Williamsport, Warren, Indiana,
Hillside Cemetery

180 South 200 East (east of the Highland Cemetery)
Monument erected in 1883 after Matilda's death by their children, Jacob, George & William Sheffer and Mrs. Ruth Hopkins. A daughter, Rebecca who died one year after her father and a son, Leonard who died shortly after birth in 1835, are probably buried here also. No records exist for this early part of the cemetery.
Our Parents Matilda & Nicholas Sheffer
Detail: Matilda born June 30, 1805.  Died July 5, 1883.  Nicholas born July 7, 1796. Died Apr. 22, 1852.
Nicholas' Original Tombstone
Nicholas' original stone was broken off and found placed in between the pillars of the main monument. An "N" is engraved on the upper left corner and an "S" on the upper right corner.
--1 Jul 2002

Highland Cemetery

180 South 200 East (west of the Hillside Cemetery)
Jacob Sheffer Co D 150th Ind Vol 1848-1921 Delphine C. Sheffer 1850-1918
Jacob Sheffer (son of Nicholas & Matilda) and his wife Delphine Schlosser.
Jacob's stone notes his service in the Civil War, Company D, 150th Indiana Volunteers
Wilmer, their son, is also buried here in the family plot.

Ashland, Ashland, Ohio,
Ashland City Cemetery

West Main & County Road 108
Margaret's tombstone was broken off and half buried in over-grown grass. The cemetery has no record of Margaret's burial here other than this stone. It is very likely that her husband, Philip who died in 1847, is buried next to her. The marker below found proped up against a nearby tombstone; however, Henry's stone could not be located. --9 Jul 2002 In Memory of Margaret Wife of Philip Shaffer who died April 8, 1839; Aged 72 years 7 Mo. & 8 days.
War with Mexico Henry Shaffer Private U. S. Army

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