Caleb Shaffner
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Preceded byAvard Longley
Succeeded byJames Wilberforce Longley
BornFebruary 1, 1846
DiedDecember 28, 1904 (aged 58)
Caleb Shaffner | |
|---|---|
| Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Annapolis | |
| In office 1878 – 1882 | |
| Preceded by | Avard Longley |
| Succeeded by | James Wilberforce Longley |
| Personal details | |
| Born | February 1, 1846 |
| Died | December 28, 1904 (aged 58) |
| Party | Conservative Party of Nova Scotia |
| Spouse |
Annie Wood (m. 1871) |
| Alma mater | Acadia College |
| Occupation | Travelling salesman, politician, militia lieutenant-colonel |
Caleb Willoughby Shaffner (February 1, 1846 – December 28, 1904) was a travelling salesman and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1878 to 1882 as a Conservative member.
He was born in Nicteaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, of German descent, and was educated at Acadia College. In 1871, he married Annie Wood. He was a lieutenant-colonel in the local militia. Shaffner lived in Wilmot, Nova Scotia. He died in Truro at the age of 87.
