James b. NJ 22 Dec 1788
This is what I know of James Shaffer (SHAVER) according to censuses, an obit, biography, and tombstone. I'd truly appreciate any help regarding James' parents/siblings or a more specific place of birth.
22 Dec 1788 - James born in NJ
1802 - According to an obit, James "came to Lycoming Co" (PA). [He was just 13-14 yr old - would he have traveled there without his family? If so, why?]
1809 - James marries Margaret BROOKS in Lycoming Co. (Margaret originally from Tinicum Twp, Bucks Co, PA.)
1812 - James, Margaret and 2 small children are in OH where James serves 6 months in the War of 1812 under the name James SHAVER. James & Margaret another child in OH, then return to PA.
1816 - James, Margaret & family settle in what is now Grove Twp, Cameron Co. (was still Lycoming Co. in 1816)
1831 - James' family grows to 15 children:William, Henry, Rebecca, Benjamin B., James Jr, Joseph, John, Mary, David, Wesley, Washington, Jacob, Elizabeth, Margaret, & Sarah Jane.
Any leads out there? James has been a dead end for my family for as long as I can remember. He didn't seem to be connected to the other Shaffer families in Lycoming Co. Thanks for any help,
Dee
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Re: James b. NJ 22 Dec 1788
Alan Price 1/01/01