desc. of George Washington Shafer

[thank you, Virginia Matson!]

Descendants of George Washington Shafer


Generation No. 1

1. George Washington1 Shafer was born 1862, and died 1937. He married Rosa Ell Oxford December 25, 1884, daughter of William Oxford and Mary Zimmerman. She was born 1868, and died 1933.

More About George Washington Shafer:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cainsville, Missouri

More About Rosa Ell Oxford:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cainsville, Missouri

Children of George Shafer and Rosa Oxford are:
+ 2 i. John William Ross2 Shafer, born June 09, 1892; died June 09, 1938.
3 ii. Rosa Shafer, born Abt. 1894.
4 iii. Dell Shafer, born Abt. 1896.
+ 5 iv. Pearl Shafer, born April 19, 1897 in Mercer County, Mo.; died October 04, 1980 in Leon Hospital, Leon, Iowa.
+ 6 v. Oscar Shafer, born Abt. 1902.
7 vi. Freida Inez Shafer, born Abt. 1904. She married Unknown.

Notes for Freida Inez Shafer:
Inez adopted Wayne, he was her brother Oscar's son.


Generation No. 2

2. John William Ross2 Shafer (George Washington1) was born June 09, 1892, and died June 09, 1938. He married Amanda Craig October 10, 1919 in Princeton, Missouri, daughter of John Craig and Alcinda Osburn. She was born September 23, 1901, and died June 25, 1988 in Iowa Luthern Hospital, Des Moines, Iowa.

Notes for John William Ross Shafer:
Obituary;

John William (Ross) Shafer, Third son of George and Rosa Shafer was born June 9, 1892 near Cainsville, Missouri and departed this life at the Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines, Iowa June 9, 1938. On his 46th birthday. On May 24, 1918 Ross was called to Camp Dodge at Fort Des Moines Iowa to serve his country in the World War. He was in Company H. 88th division, 35th infantry. He served until June 9 1919 making a service of 9 month in France.
For several years Ross has been in failing health. He spent three months in the Veteran's Hospital in Des Moines for the treatment of Diabetes in 1938.He never complained and much of his suffering he bore in silence. His last illness was of short duration being ill only a week.
On October 10, 1919 he was united in marriage to Miss. Amanda Craig. To this union five children were born. He has been preceded in death by his father, mother, sister, and two brothers. He leaves to mourn his passing, his wife, two daughter, Pauline and Betty Jean. Three sons, Ralph, Junior and Dean, all of the home. Also three sisters, Alpha Van Zuyen of New Plymouth Idaho, Inez Cantrell of Ann Arbour, Michigan; and Pearl Cochran of Cainsville, one brother
Oscar Shafer of Saline, Missouri.
To know Ross was to love him and he leaves a host of friends and loving relatives
He is not dead,
He is just away,
We'll meet him over yonder,
Some sweet day.
Funeral services were held at the Fairview Church Sunday afternoon June 12, 1938. Rev George Austin officiating, assisted by Roy Donaldson of Lineville, Iowa. Mrs. Velda Booth, Mrs. Ruth McClain, Cal Cain, Frank Harrold sang: " The Old Rugged Cross" " We'll never say Good Bye" " Some time We'll Understand" and "It Is well with my Soul". Mrs. Alice Austin sang "The Golden Gates" with Ali Lawhead presiding at the organ.
The honorary pallbearers were all World War Veterans present. The active Pallbears were World War Veterans: W. L. Epperly, G.W. Hamilton, Charles Jones, W.W. Noah, Jessie Whittington, and Lee Wishon. The relief Pallbearers were Carl Gillispie, James Doyle, Earl Hart, Ford Wilson, Alva Zimmerman and Harvey Zimmerman.
Leo Ellis Post N 22, The American Legion of Princeton, Missouri conducted the military service assisted by Earl Baker and J. Glaze Blaer as Buglers.
Interment was made in the family lot in the Fairview Cemetery Ed. J. Stoklasa, Funeral Director in charge.

CARD OF THANKS

Words cannot express our sincere appreciation to the many friends who aided in ever way during the illness and death of husband and father, for the kind words of sympathy and the beautiful floral tributes, also the World War Veterans and the American Legion for the service they rendered.

Mrs. Amanda Shafer and children



More About John William Ross Shafer:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cainsville, Missouri
Military service: Served in France in WWII

More About Amanda Craig:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cainsville, Missouri

Children of John Shafer and Amanda Craig are:
8 i. William Ralph3 Shafer, born August 18, 1920; died November 21, 1943 in Gilbert Island in S.Pacific.

Notes for William Ralph Shafer:
Killed in action in WWII. Terminate interment is Gilbert Island in S. Pacific, Battle of Tarawa. His body was brought home in 1944?

More About William Ralph Shafer:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cainsville, Mo.

+ 9 ii. Mary Pauline Shafer, born May 20, 1922; died December 06, 1992 in at home in San Jose, California.
+ 10 iii. Junior Ross Shafer, born March 19, 1924; died March 08, 1972.
+ 11 iv. Cecil Dean Shafer, born February 14, 1926; died August 08, 1998 in At home in Princeton, Missouri..
+ 12 v. Betty Jean Shafer, born June 17, 1928; died July 14, 1988 in At her home in Des Moines, Iowa.


5. Pearl2 Shafer (George Washington1) was born April 19, 1897 in Mercer County, Mo., and died October 04, 1980 in Leon Hospital, Leon, Iowa. She married Charles Arthur Cochran.

More About Pearl Shafer:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cainsville, Missouri

More About Charles Arthur Cochran:
Burial: Fairview Cemetery, Cainsville, Missouri

Child of Pearl Shafer and Charles Cochran is:
+ 13 i. Lois3 Cochran.


6. Oscar2 Shafer (George Washington1) was born Abt. 1902. He married (1) Edna Banks Abt. 1920, daughter of Alvin Banks and Millie Turner. She was born 1904, and died 1967. He married (2) Leta Unknown Bef. 1929. She was born 1914, and died 1969.

Notes for Oscar Shafer:
Not sure of this but I think he probably attended the Hutchinson Country School, Mercer County, Lindley Twp. Missouri.

I was told that Oscar and his sister Inez changed their spelling of their name from Shafer to Schaeffer. But don't have any proof of this.

Notes for Edna Banks:
Eva Shafer and Clayton Shafer were Edna children by a prior marriage. After she married Roy Willis he raised them.

More About Edna Banks:
Burial: Zoar Cemetery, Harrison County, Cainsville, Mo.

More About Leta Unknown:
Burial: Freedom Cemetery, Mercer County, Mo.

Children of Oscar Shafer and Edna Banks are:
+ 14 i. Eva Edith3 Shafer, born in Harrison County, Cainsville, Missouri.
15 ii. Clayton Ray Shafer.

Notes for Clayton Ray Shafer:
Clayton was either adopted by Roy, or else he changed his name to Willis himself.

16 iii. Wayne Shafer.

Notes for Wayne Shafer:
See his aunt Inez, he went to live with her and we think she adopted him.


Children of Oscar Shafer and Leta Unknown are:
17 i. Nadine3 Shafer, born Abt. 1929.
18 ii. George Shafer, born Aft. 1930.
19 iii. Patricia Shafer, born Aft. 1939.

Notes for Patricia Shafer:
Adopted

20 iv. Clifford Shafer, born December 15, 1943.

Notes for Clifford Shafer:
Clifford was adopted by a family in Chillicothe, Mo. 1946 his name was changed to Robert Norman. He graduated in Chillicothe.


Generation No. 3

9. Mary Pauline3 Shafer (John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born May 20, 1922, and died December 06, 1992 in at home in San Jose, California. She married Alfred Axsom August 29, 1939 in Bethany, Missouri. He was born December 27, 1913 in Andover, Missouri.

More About Mary Pauline Shafer:
Cause of Death: Lymphoma

Children of Mary Shafer and Alfred Axsom are:
21 i. Mary Jean4 Axsom, born May 29, 1940 in At home near Cainsville, Missouri. She married (1) Alvin Warren Beck; died in Farm near Spickard, Missouri. She married (2) Lewis Fred Johnson May 25, 1976.

More About Alvin Warren Beck:
Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Military service: U.S.Navy

+ 22 ii. Freeda Darlene Axsom, born December 30, 1941 in At home north of Cainsville, Missouri..
+ 23 iii. Bernard Charles Axsom, born June 17, 1944 in At home near Cainsville, Missouri.
24 iv. Roger Dale Axsom, born March 30, 1952 in Trenton, Missouri; died January 12, 1987 in San Jose, California. He married Delores Jane Bruce August 28, 1971.

Notes for Roger Dale Axsom:
Roger attended college, was a musician.

More About Roger Dale Axsom:
Burial: Oakhill, California


10. Junior Ross3 Shafer (John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born March 19, 1924, and died March 08, 1972. He married Katerine Darlene Teas. She was born January 01, 1927.

Children of Junior Shafer and Katerine Teas are:
+ 25 i. George Ross (Butch)4 Shafer, born January 1945.
+ 26 ii. James "Jimmy" Lee Shafer, born December 15, 1947.
27 iii. William Ray "Bill" Shafer, born September 18, 1949. He married (1) Susan Lowe; born October 22, 1940; died Unknown. He married (2) Becky Unknown June 07, 1986; born June 28, 1947.
+ 28 iv. Stephen Craig Shafer,Jr., born March 23, 1954.
+ 29 v. Karen Kay Shafer, born September 23, 1955.
30 vi. Gerald Wayne Shafer, born January 28, 1956.
+ 31 vii. Cindy Lynn Shafer, born March 05, 1964.


11. Cecil Dean3 Shafer (John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born February 14, 1926, and died August 08, 1998 in At home in Princeton, Missouri.. He married (1) Marolynn Donanell Hampshire March 24, 1944. She was born November 28, 1926. He married (2) Joanne Sloan Aft. 1944. He married (3) Marolynn Donanell Hampshire Lawson July 03, 1970.

Child of Cecil Shafer and Marolynn Hampshire is:
+ 32 i. Dona Lynn4 Shafer, born October 25, 1944.


Child of Cecil Shafer and Joanne Sloan is:
33 i. Roy Dean4 Shafer, born October 17, 1946. He married Janet Olson Unknown.


Children of Cecil Shafer and Marolynn Lawson are:
+ 34 i. Lovella Jane4 "Janie"Lawson, Stepchild.
35 ii. William Albert Lawson, Stepchild.
+ 36 iii. Daniel Bruce Lawson, Stepchild.
+ 37 iv. Randall Mark Lawson, Stepchild.


12. Betty Jean3 Shafer (John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born June 17, 1928, and died July 14, 1988 in At her home in Des Moines, Iowa. She married David Leroy Ashley.

More About Betty Jean Shafer:
Cause of Death: Cancer

Children of Betty Shafer and David Ashley are:
38 i. Rodney David4 Ashley, born April 01, 1951.
+ 39 ii. Sherryl Jean Ashley, born July 13, 1954.
40 iii. Lisa Luanne Ashley, born October 06, 1963.
41 iv. Lori Lynne Ashley, born December 21, 1964. She married Jim Evans September 03, 1988.


13. Lois3 Cochran (Pearl2 Shafer, George Washington1) She married Lester Booth.

Children of Lois Cochran and Lester Booth are:
42 i. Linda4 Booth.
43 ii. Randy Booth.


14. Eva Edith3 Shafer (Oscar2, George Washington1) was born in Harrison County, Cainsville, Missouri. She married Harold Asa Mathes March 13, 1941. He was born in Harrison County, Colfax Twp. Blythedale, Mo..

Notes for Eva Edith Shafer:
Eva went to live with Shafer grandparents after Edna & Oscar divorced. When her mother Edna married Roy Willis she moved back to live with her mother. Roy never adopted her but she used the last name of Willis while she lived with them. Her maiden name listed on her marriage certificate is Shafer.

Children of Eva Shafer and Harold Mathes are:
+ 44 i. Deanna4 Mathes, born July 12, 1942.
+ 45 ii. Denver Lavern Mathes, born December 25, 1943; died April 2005.
+ 46 iii. Daryl Keith Mathes, born January 28, 1946.
+ 47 iv. Harold Gene(Gene) Mathes, born July 26, 1948.
+ 48 v. Vicki Lynne Mathes, born August 26, 1952.
+ 49 vi. Ronda Gail Mathes, born March 19, 1959.


Generation No. 4

22. Freeda Darlene4 Axsom (Mary Pauline3 Shafer, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born December 30, 1941 in At home north of Cainsville, Missouri.. She married Jerry Lee Haggard June 06, 1959 in Trenton, Missouri.

Children of Freeda Axsom and Jerry Haggard are:
50 i. Darla Ann5 Haggard, born June 19, 1960 in Trenton, Missouri. She married Marcus Wayne Winegarden May 03, 1980.
51 ii. Mona Carol Haggard, born June 25, 1963 in Princeton, Missouri. She married (1) Randy Edward Boyer February 21, 1981 in Redding, California; born April 13, 1960. She married (2) David Wayne Somers August 13, 1988 in Anderson, Cailfornia; born May 13, 1960 in Mercy Hospital, Redding, CA..
52 iii. Jerry Lynn Haggard, born December 23, 1967 in Davenport, Iowa.


23. Bernard Charles4 Axsom (Mary Pauline3 Shafer, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born June 17, 1944 in At home near Cainsville, Missouri. He married Janet Mae Brown June 02, 1963 in Trenton, Missouri.

Children of Bernard Axsom and Janet Brown are:
53 i. Debra Lynn5 Axsom, born December 08, 1964. She married Kevin Fred Dailey September 28, 1983 in Mercer United Methodist Church, Mercer, Mo. by Rev. Virginia Belt; born February 28, 1965 in Galvaston County, Texas.

More About Debra Lynn Axsom:
Graduation: 1983, Princeton, Mo. High School

Notes for Kevin Fred Dailey:
Graduated from Chillicothe, Mo. Vo-Tech in 1985 with a farm industrial II degree.


More About Kevin Fred Dailey:
Graduation: 1983, Mercer High School, Mercer, Mo.

54 ii. Lisa Ann Axsom, born November 17, 1966. She married Tom Butler June 04, 1994 in Belle, Missouri.

Notes for Lisa Ann Axsom:
She graduated Trenton, Mo. Junior College and graduation from Kirkville, Mo. college with a CPA.


More About Lisa Ann Axsom:
Graduation: 1985, Princeton High School, Princeton, Mo.

55 iii. Brenda Kay Axsom, born March 28, 1969. She met Jason Crabb.

Notes for Brenda Kay Axsom:
Graduated American Institute of Business in Des Moines, Iowa

More About Brenda Kay Axsom:
Graduation: 1987, Princeton High School, Princeton, Mo.

56 iv. John Ross Axsom, born September 09, 1980.

Notes for John Ross Axsom:
He attended North Central Missouri College, Trenton, Mo. As of 2005 he works as a dispatcher in sheriff's office, Trenton, Mo.

More About John Ross Axsom:
Graduation: 1999, Princeton High School, Princeton, Mo.


25. George Ross (Butch)4 Shafer (Junior Ross3, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born January 1945. He married (1) Doris Unknown. He married (2) Carolynn Unknown. He married (3) Judy Unknown. He married (4) Nancy Unknown. He married (5) July Miller 1964. He married (6) Evelyn Overton 1969.

Children of George Shafer and July Miller are:
57 i. George Ross "ButchY"5 Shafer, Jr., born June 21, 1965.
58 ii. Brian Keith Shafer, born August 03, 1966.


Children of George Shafer and Evelyn Overton are:
59 i. James5 Overton, born May 25, 1967; Stepchild.
60 ii. Michelle "Sissy" Lynn Shafer, born August 15, 1969.
61 iii. Floyd "Fonzie" Ross Shafer, born August 08, 1970.
62 iv. George "Huey" Ross Shafer, born August 31, 1971.
63 v. Jerry Roy Lee Shafer, born December 04, 1972.
64 vi. David Earl Shafer, born January 03, 1975.


26. James "Jimmy" Lee4 Shafer (Junior Ross3, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born December 15, 1947. He married Marcia Ann Olson.

Children of James Shafer and Marcia Olson are:
65 i. John James5 Olson, born March 15, 1957; Stepchild.
66 ii. Ronald Clark Olson, born December 25, 1959.
67 iii. James Lee (Jimbo) Shafer, Jr., born August 05, 1965.
68 iv. Dawn Marie Shafer, born September 03, 1968.
69 v. Linda Leann Shafer, born Aft. 1969.


28. Stephen Craig4 Shafer,Jr. (Junior Ross3, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born March 23, 1954. He married Peggy Sue Unknown. She was born March 12, 1958.

Children of Stephen Shafer and Peggy Unknown are:
70 i. Stephen Craig "Stevie"5 Shafer, Jr., born September 01, 1974.
71 ii. Robert Ross "Robbie" Shafer, born May 19, 1977.


29. Karen Kay4 Shafer (Junior Ross3, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born September 23, 1955. She married Frank Howard Ragan December 07, 1974. He was born November 02, 1955.

Child of Karen Shafer and Frank Ragan is:
72 i. Frank Howard "Frankie"5 Ragan, Jr., born February 28, 1975; died February 28, 1975.


31. Cindy Lynn4 Shafer (Junior Ross3, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born March 05, 1964. She married (1) Tim Pearson. She married (2) Rodger Gullian.

Children of Cindy Shafer and Rodger Gullian are:
73 i. Joshua Edward5 Shafer, born February 04, 1981.
74 ii. Jennifer Nicole Shafer, born January 15, 1983.
75 iii. Melinda Sue Shafer, born December 13, 1985.


32. Dona Lynn4 Shafer (Cecil Dean3, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born October 25, 1944. She married Ronnie Hesseltine September 29. He was born November 26, 1945.

Children of Dona Shafer and Ronnie Hesseltine are:
76 i. Christina Lynn5 Hesseltine, born July 09, 1963.
77 ii. Craig Wesley Hesseltine, born July 12, 1966; died January 14, 1968.

More About Craig Wesley Hesseltine:
Burial: Glendale, Dis Moines, Iowa
Cause of Death: Crib Death

78 iii. Richard "Rick" Harold Hesseltine, born May 12, 1971.


34. Lovella Jane4 "Janie"Lawson (Cecil Dean3 Shafer, John William Ross2, George Washington1) She married Art Unknown.

Child of Lovella "Janie"Lawson and Art Unknown is:
79 i. Ty5 Unknown.


36. Daniel Bruce4 Lawson (Cecil Dean3 Shafer, John William Ross2, George Washington1) He married Cricket Unknown.

Child of Daniel Lawson and Cricket Unknown is:
80 i. Gilbert5 Lawson.


37. Randall Mark4 Lawson (Cecil Dean3 Shafer, John William Ross2, George Washington1) He married (1) Unknown. He married (2) Jennie Unknown.

Children of Randall Lawson and Unknown are:
81 i. Corby5 Lawson.
82 ii. Michelle Lawson.


39. Sherryl Jean4 Ashley (Betty Jean3 Shafer, John William Ross2, George Washington1) was born July 13, 1954. She married (1) Tim Shay 1974. She married (2) Jess Hicks October 1985.

Child of Sherryl Ashley and Tim Shay is:
83 i. Unknown5 Shay, Adopted child.


Child of Sherryl Ashley and Jess Hicks is:
84 i. Amanda5 Hicks, born April 27, 1990 in Korea; Adopted child.


44. Deanna4 Mathes (Eva Edith3 Shafer, Oscar2, George Washington1) was born July 12, 1942. She married (1) Robert Harmon Aft. 1960 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He died Abt. 1962. She married (2) Ray Steveson Abt. June 06, 1972.

Notes for Deanna Mathes:
Deanna's address as of 2005 was 111 Palmer St., Marshalltown, Iowa 50158.

Notes for Robert Harmon:
Killed in a motorcycle accident about 1 1/2 years after they married.

More About Robert Harmon:
Cause of Death: Motorcycle Accident

Child of Deanna Mathes and Ray Steveson is:
85 i. Ray5 Steveson,Jr., born November 29, 1975.


45. Denver Lavern4 Mathes (Eva Edith3 Shafer, Oscar2, George Washington1) was born December 25, 1943, and died April 2005. He married Linda Shannon March 31, 1967. She was born in From Knoxville, Iowa.

Notes for Denver Lavern Mathes:
Lavern had several chronic health problems (diabetes, heart).

Marriage Notes for Denver Mathes and Linda Shannon:
Linda and Lavern separated but never divorced.

Child of Denver Mathes and Linda Shannon is:
86 i. Denise5 Mathes, born July 18, 1972. She married James Paris 2003.


46. Daryl Keith4 Mathes (Eva Edith3 Shafer, Oscar2, George Washington1) was born January 28, 1946. He married Rebecca Jo Nichol Abt. 1967.

Children of Daryl Mathes and Rebecca Nichol are:
87 i. Bradley5 Mathes, born 1969. He married Tessia Essen Abt. 1989 in Marshalltown, Iowa.
88 ii. Brian Mathes.


47. Harold Gene(Gene)4 Mathes (Eva Edith3 Shafer, Oscar2, George Washington1) was born July 26, 1948. He married Rebecca Ellen Piek July 28, 1973 in Milwaukee, Wi.. She was born in From Elkhorn, Wisconsin.

Children of Harold Mathes and Rebecca Piek are:
89 i. Rachel Lynn5 Mathes, born June 25, 1974. She married Matthew Silas Uksas August 29, 1998.

Marriage Notes for Rachel Mathes and Matthew Uksas:
They lost 2 boys during mid pregnancy.

90 ii. James Paul Mathes, born July 30, 1976; died July 30, 1976.
91 iii. David Gene Mathes, born August 16, 1978. He married Amanda Weiss July 02, 2005.
92 iv. Daniel Roy Mathes, born March 14, 1981. He married Kristin Heesch June 26, 2004 in New Lisbon, WI..
93 v. Timothy Jon Mathes, born September 25, 1984.


48. Vicki Lynne4 Mathes (Eva Edith3 Shafer, Oscar2, George Washington1) was born August 26, 1952. She married Kenneth Sires September 16, 1978 in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Children of Vicki Mathes and Kenneth Sires are:
94 i. Jillissa5 Sires, born September 28, 1980. She married Shawn Woods.
95 ii. Kellanie Sires, born March 24, 1984.


49. Ronda Gail4 Mathes (Eva Edith3 Shafer, Oscar2, George Washington1) was born March 19, 1959. She married Wayne Blubaugh May 19, 1979 in Marshalltown, Iowa.

Children of Ronda Mathes and Wayne Blubaugh are:
96 i. Travis5 Blubaugh, born September 24, 1980. He married Tressie Unknown.
97 ii. Kimberly Blubaugh, born December 30, 1982.
98 iii. Tyler Blubaugh, born Abt. 1987.