William T. Shafer
American politician (1825–1882)
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William Thompson Shafer (February 17, 1825 – April 3, 1882) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1859 to 1861.
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February 17, 1825
William T. Shafer | |
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Shafer in an 1881 publication | |
| Member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives from the Chester County district | |
| In office 1859–1861 | |
| Preceded by | John Hodgson, Eber W. Sharpe, Morton Garrett |
| Succeeded by | Persifor Frazer Smith, William Windle, Robert L. McClellan |
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| Born | William Thompson Shafer February 17, 1825 |
| Died | April 3, 1882 (aged 57) |
| Resting place | Oaklands Cemetery West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Party | Republican |
| Spouse |
Mary E. Evans (m. 1865) |
| Children | 1 |
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Early life
Career
Shafer worked as a teacher for several years.[2] He worked in the mercantile business of Shafer's stand. He supporting his father as a clerk and, in 1849, he took over the store from his father.[2]
Shafer was aide-de-camp for Governor James Pollock. In that role, he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.[1][2] He was a Republican and served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1859 to 1861.[1][3] He served as school director and as auditor of West Pikeland Township.[1]
Personal life
Shafer married Mary E. Evans, daughter of Abel Evans, in 1865. They had one child, Martha.[2]
Shafer died on April 3, 1882, in West Pikeland Township. He was interred at Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester.[1]
