William Shaffer (1869–1870)
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- Born
- 1869
- Died
- 1870
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- Names in Stone
When was William Shaffer born? 1869.
When did William Shaffer die? 1870.
Life story
William Shaffer (1869–1870) was born in 1869, and died in 1870, at about age 1. A cemetery record documents William's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William's life.
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1869 · age 0 — The first transcontinental railroad was completed
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When was William Shaffer born?
William Shaffer was born in 1869.
When did William Shaffer die?
William Shaffer died in 1870.
How old was William Shaffer at the time of death?
William Shaffer was about 1 years old.
Where is William Shaffer buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William Shaffer was born?
In 1869, the U.S. presidents were Andrew Johnson and Ulysses S. Grant.
Who was president when William Shaffer died?
Ulysses S. Grant was president of the United States when William died.
What happened in the world the year William Shaffer was born?
In 1869, the first transcontinental railroad was completed.
What major events happened during William Shaffer's lifetime?
During William's lifetime: the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 0).
Which U.S. censuses would include William Shaffer?
Federal censuses taken during William's lifetime and now public: 1870.
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1869
Death
1870
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AncestryData, "William Shaffer (1869–1870)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-shaffer-1869-1870-31c7889c/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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