About William T. Shafer
Lived 1825 – 1882 (aged 57). William T. Shafer was an American politician.
William Thompson Shafer (February 17, 1825 – April 3, 1882) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1859 to 1861.
Early life William Thompson Shafer was born on February 17, 1825, to Martha (née Neilor) and John Shafer. He learned the carpenter's trade. He went to school under Joseph C. Strode. He served as school director and as auditor of West Pikeland Township.
Personal life Shafer married Mary E. Evans, daughter of Abel Evans, in 1865. They had one child, Martha.
Shafer died on April 3, 1882, in West Pikeland Township. He was interred at Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester.
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American politician (1825–1882)
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William T. Shafer was born on 17 February 1825.
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William T. Shafer died on 3 April 1882.
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William T. Shafer was a politician.
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