Christian Peter Shaffstall
M, b. 23 August 1807, d. 22 November 1880
| Father | Solomon IM Shaffstall b. 5 Dec 1777, d. 4 Apr 1849 |
| Mother | Catharina Haag b. 27 Apr 1783, d. 2 Aug 1858 |
Christian Peter was born on Sunday, 23 August 1807 in Lykens Township, Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. He was christened there on 23 March 1808 in Hoffman's Reformed Church. The sponsors of his christening were David Buffington & his wife, Eva.1 Christian married Christianna Rowe circa 1832. Christian & Christianna had children:
Lovina [12/24/1832-9/30/1908][m.2/02/1852 Hollister Slick], Susannah [1835][m. William Lease], Adam [12/18/1836-1913][m. Hannah Hogeboom], Franklin [12/23/1842-1913][m. 2/28/1868 Annie Day, Daughter [1840], Amanda [1845], Nathaniel [7/12/1847-9/101913][m. Mary C. Bodley & 2nd. Geneva Squires], Elmira [10/27/1849-12/26/1927][m. 2/14/1869 George Q. Cary ], & Corneia [1851]. The 1840 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio, the family of Christian Shofestall [10011:10001].2 The family moved to Indiana in 1846. 28 October 1850, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township, Stueben County, Indiana. Enumerated in this household were Christian Shustaftl [43 Pennsylvania], his wife: Christianna [39 Pennsylvania], children: Lorina [17 Ohio], Susannah [15 Ohio], Adam [13 Ohio], Franklin [7 Ohio], Amanda [5 Ohio], Nathaniel [2 Indiana], & Almira [8/12 Indiana].3 29 June 1860, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township. Enumerated in this household were Christian Shaffstall [53 Pennsylvania], his wife: Christianna [50 Pennsylvania], children: Adam [22 Ohio], Franklin [18 Ohio], Amanda [15 Ohio], Nathaniel [13 Indiana], Almira [11 Indiana], & Corneia [9 Indiana]. Their post office is at Salem Center.4 22 July 1870, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township. Enumerated in this household were Christian Shaffstall [63 Pennsylvania], his wife: Christianna [60 Pennsylvania], Cornlia [18 Indiana], & Infant Van Pelt [1 mo. Indiana]. Christian is a retired farmer.5 5 June 1880, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township. Enumerated in this household were Christin Shaffstall [72 Pennsylvania] & his wife: Christianna [71 Pennsylvania][nurse].6 Christian departed this life on Monday, 22 November 1880 in Salem Township at age 73 years, 2 months and 30 days. He was buried at Salem Center, Jackson Township in Block Cemetery.7,8
Lovina [12/24/1832-9/30/1908][m.2/02/1852 Hollister Slick], Susannah [1835][m. William Lease], Adam [12/18/1836-1913][m. Hannah Hogeboom], Franklin [12/23/1842-1913][m. 2/28/1868 Annie Day, Daughter [1840], Amanda [1845], Nathaniel [7/12/1847-9/101913][m. Mary C. Bodley & 2nd. Geneva Squires], Elmira [10/27/1849-12/26/1927][m. 2/14/1869 George Q. Cary ], & Corneia [1851]. The 1840 U.S. Federal Census enumerates at Liberty Township, Crawford County, Ohio, the family of Christian Shofestall [10011:10001].2 The family moved to Indiana in 1846. 28 October 1850, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township, Stueben County, Indiana. Enumerated in this household were Christian Shustaftl [43 Pennsylvania], his wife: Christianna [39 Pennsylvania], children: Lorina [17 Ohio], Susannah [15 Ohio], Adam [13 Ohio], Franklin [7 Ohio], Amanda [5 Ohio], Nathaniel [2 Indiana], & Almira [8/12 Indiana].3 29 June 1860, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township. Enumerated in this household were Christian Shaffstall [53 Pennsylvania], his wife: Christianna [50 Pennsylvania], children: Adam [22 Ohio], Franklin [18 Ohio], Amanda [15 Ohio], Nathaniel [13 Indiana], Almira [11 Indiana], & Corneia [9 Indiana]. Their post office is at Salem Center.4 22 July 1870, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township. Enumerated in this household were Christian Shaffstall [63 Pennsylvania], his wife: Christianna [60 Pennsylvania], Cornlia [18 Indiana], & Infant Van Pelt [1 mo. Indiana]. Christian is a retired farmer.5 5 June 1880, Christian and his wife, Christianna, were listed on the U.S. Federal Census in Salem Township. Enumerated in this household were Christin Shaffstall [72 Pennsylvania] & his wife: Christianna [71 Pennsylvania][nurse].6 Christian departed this life on Monday, 22 November 1880 in Salem Township at age 73 years, 2 months and 30 days. He was buried at Salem Center, Jackson Township in Block Cemetery.7,8
Family | Christianna Rowe b. 25 Apr 1810, d. 14 Aug 1890 |
Citations
- [S685] Hoffman's Reformed Church Christening Records: 23 March 1808 - Christian, son of Solomon IM Schoffstall & his sponsors: David Buffington & wife Eva.
- [S673] 1840 United States Federal Census: Crawford County, Ohio - Sheet 54 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
- [S674] 1850 United States Federal Census: Steuben County, Indiana - Sheet 194b, line 32 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
- [S675] 1860 United States Federal Census: Steuben County, Indiana - Sheet 39, line 34 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
- [S676] 1870 United States Federal Census: Steuben County, Indiana - Sheet 27, line 39 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
- [S677] 1880 United States Federal Census: Stueben County, Indiana - Enumeration District 3, sheet 7, line 9 - transcribed by Larry & Kathy McCurdy.
- [S407] Tombstone Inscription: Inscription: Christian Shaffstall d. November 22, 1880 age 73.2.28 years.
- [S953] Find a grave - www.findagrave.com.