Jacob Shaffner connection
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In reply to:
Re: Carper + Shaffner
3/25/01
Sorry for the loose end. Spent last few weeks on trail of Jacob Shaffner. Jacob settled in Lebanon, he is in 1790 Dauphin Co, PA census - had 4 sons incl. Matthias and Charles who moved to Washington Co, MD across river from Berkeley from 1790s on. They were well off;pooled funds to buy and both live in country home of Charles Carroll-signer of declaration of ind. Matthias was elected Sheriff for a while.
What caught my eye is that our George kids share almost all the same names found in the Mathias family.
I am trying to find out the history of the other two brothers - Phillip and John I believe.
There is a Phillip Shaffner in 1830 Knox Co, Morgan Twp OH census same age bracket as George.
Maybe just coincidences, but I don't think so. I am sure these families are tied.