Families of Henry Jacob Sheffer
HENRY JACOB SHEFFER, son of ELLEN B. MILLER and LANDORF D. SHEFFER, was born March 25, 1895 in Randolph County, Indiana,56 and died June 18, 1976 in Ball Memorial Hospital, Muncie, Delaware, Indiana.4931, 5545 He is buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.4931
He married (1) MARY WARNER on December 25, 1915 in Greenville, Darke, Ohio.8796 She was born November 7, 1872 in Ohio,4931 and died May 11, 1920 in Reid Memorial Hospital, Wayne County, Indiana.1675, 4931 She is buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.4931
He married (2) VIRGIL WINKLER on April 8, 1924 in Wayne County, Indiana.1675 She was born October 29, 1888 in Rush County, Indiana,896, 56 and died June 9, 1975 in Reid Memorial Hospital, Wayne County, Indiana.896, 4931 She is buried in Earlham Cemetery, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana.896, 4931
Children of MARY WARNER and HENRY JACOB SHEFFER:
- MARJORIE SHEFFER, b. October 7, 1916, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana;1675 m. (1) SHERMAN STEVENS on December 30, 1933 in Wayne County, Indiana1675, m. (2) SHERMAN STEVENS on April 29, 1944 in Wayne County, Indiana1675.
- PHYLLIS SHEFFER, b. October 18, 1918, Richmond, Wayne, Indiana;1675 m. (1) JOHN THOMAS HAMPTON on November 2, 1935 in Wayne County, Indiana1675, m. (2) EMERSON MCCLAIN on April 29, 1939 in Wayne County, Indiana5546, 5547; d. January 21, 1995, Reid Memorial Hospital, Wayne County, Indiana.5546, 4931
Children of VIRGIL WINKLER and HENRY JACOB SHEFFER:
- Son
- Son
Marriage Announcements and News
Greenville Democrat, December 29, 19158796
SHAFFER—WARNER
A pretty wedding was solemnized at the home of Mrs. Mary Warner, Warren St., at 1 o'clock Xmas afternoon when Miss Mary L. Warner became the bride of Mr. Henry J. Shaffer of Richmond, Ind., Rev. J. J. Douglas pastor of the Christian church officiating.
Miss Warner is a popular young lady and graduate of the Greenville High School while the groom is an exemplary young man.
After a short wedding trip the happy couple will be at home to their friends at Richmond, Ind.
Congratulations and best wishes are extended.
Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram, April 14, 19745544
50th Anniversary Nears For Williamsburg Couple
WILLIAMSBURG — A reception from 2 to 4 p.m., Saturday, April 20, in the First United Methodist Church, Richmond, is planned to celebrate the golden wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Sheffer of Williamsburg.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheffer have four children, Mrs. Marjorie Stevens, Richmond, Mrs. Phyllis McClain and Roldand D. Sheffer, both of Williamsburg, and Maurice Sheffer of Galion, Ohio. They have eight grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
Mrs. Sheffer was Miss Virgil Winkler of Shelbyville. For a number os years, she operated her own candy store here, retiring in 1954. She formerly had worked for the Richmond Candy Company and Abbott's Candy Shop in Hagerstown. Mr. Sheffer is a retired employe of the Richmond plant of the Perfect Crcle Division, Dana Corporation.
Mr. and Mrs. Sheffer were married in their home, 12 South Eighteenth St., by Rev. H. S. James of the United Brethren Church. Mr. Sheffer is a member of the Masonic Lodge of Williamsburg and Mrs. Sheffer is a member of the Order of Eastern Star.
Obituaries
Palladium-Item, June 10, 1975896
Mrs. Henry Sheffer
WILLIAMSBURG —Mrs. Virgil L. (Virg) Sheffer, 86, died Monday evening at Reid Memorial Hospital in Richmond, after a brief illness. She was a native of Rush County and had lived in Wayne County for the past 60 years.
She was a candymaker, had her own business in Williaimsburg and also had worked for the Richmond Candy Co. and Abbott's Candy Co. in Hagerstown. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Richmond and Taylor Chapter No 228, Order of Eastern Star, of Williamsburg.
Survivors include her husband, Henry; two daughters, Mrs. Marjorie Stevens of Richmond and Mrs. Phyllis McClain of Williamsburg; two sons, Robert D. of Williamsburg and Maurice H. of Galion, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Maud Kuhn, Shelby County; eight grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.
Services for Mrs. Sheffer will be at 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home, Rev. H. M. Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Earlham Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.
Palladium-Item and Sun-Telegram, June 18, 19765545
Henry J. Sheffer
A native of Randolph County who had sepnt most of his life in Wayne County died unexpectedly Friday morning at the Ball Memorial Hospital in Muncie, where he was admitted on Thursday.
Henry J. Sheffer, 81, of Willamsburg, retired from the Perfect Circle Corp. in Richmond in 1960, was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Richmond and the Williamsburg Lodge No. 493, Free and Accepted Masons, in Williamsburg.
Survivors include two daughter, Mrs. Marjorie Stevens of Richmond and Mrs. Phyllis McClain of Williamsburg; two sons, Robert Sheffer of Williamsburg and Maurice Sheffer of Galion, Ohio; one sister, Mrs. Iva Bryan of Indianapolis; one brother, Orville Sheffer of Phoenix, Ariz.; eight grandchildren and 13 great-grandchildren.
Services for Mr. Sheffer will be held at 1:30 p.m. Sunday at the Stegall-Berheide-Orr Funeral Home, Rev. H.M. Cobb officiating. Burial will be in Ealrham Cemetery. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home.
Census Records
| Date | Location | Enumerated Names |
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| June 5, 19001769 | Greensfork Township, Randolph, Indiana | |
| April 25, 1910895 | Greene Twp, Wayne, Indiana |
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| January 7, 1920895 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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| April 3, 1930252 | Richmond, Wayne, Indiana |
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| April 6, 19402486 | Williamsburg, Wayne, Indiana |
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