Rev. Israel Shaffer (b. 1826)

SHAFFER, SCHROCK

Posted By: Dorothy Gosse (email)
Date: 7/3/2005 at 22:37:15

Shaffer, Israel Rev., PO Highland, Clayton Co., born in Somerset Co., Pennsylvania, April 26, 1826; came to this county in 1861; owns 195 acres land, valued at $6,825. Belongs to the United Brethren Church; been a member thirty-six years. Married Mary M. Schrock, 1850, born Clinton Co., Pennsylvania , Sept. 12, 1831; has six children --- Sylvester, born Feb. 15, 1851; Charles L., May 16, 1855; John D., May 18, 1858; Emiline L., March 5, 1860; Sarah E., May 22, 1864; Ella L., Nov. 8, 1868. Emigrated to Stephenson Co., Illinois when he was 21 years old; was one of the earliest settlers; lived there ten years; has hauled grain to Chicago for forty cents a bushel; he attended the first camp meeting held at Spring Grove, Wisconsin; from Stephenson County went to Black Hawk Co., Iowa, in 1854; the first sermon, Sabbath school and election was held in his house; was the first Missionary that canvassed the Iowa and Boone River country; had twenty seven appointments before the year was out; traveled thirty-five miles without meeting any landmarks of civilization; from Black Hawk Co., went to Butler Co.; lived there one year, then went to Berkley, Black Hawk Co.; was Pastor of the church there two years; from there to West Union, this county; lived there four years; from there to this section, where he has resided ever since; been engaged in the ministry twenty-four years.

Page 642, "1878 History of Fayette County, Iowa"
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