About Caleb Shaffner
Lived 1845 – 1932 (aged 87). Caleb Shaffner was a Canadian politician.
Caleb Willoughby Shaffner (February 1, 1846 – December 28, 1904) was a travelling salesman and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1878 to 1882 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Nicteaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, of German descent, and was educated at Acadia College. In 1871, he married Annie Wood. He was a lieutenant-colonel in the local militia. Shaffner lived in Wilmot, Nova Scotia. He died in Truro at the age of 87.
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Who was Caleb Shaffner?
Canadian politician
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Caleb Shaffner was born on 3 February 1845 in Nictaux.
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Caleb Shaffner died on 15 August 1932 in Truro, Nova Scotia.
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Caleb Shaffner was a politician.
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Caleb Shaffner was Canadian.
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