Mays Family Tree - Person Sheet
NameAlta HIGHT 
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6610Birth Date19 Oct 18816611
Birth PlacePepin County, WS, USA
Death Date1958
Death PlaceWisconsin, USA
Burial PlaceRosehill Cemetery, Menomonie, Dunn Co., WS, USA
FatherJoseph HIGHT
MotherAmelia L SHIMCUSKY
Spouses
Birth Date18 Aug 1874
Birth PlaceClearfield County, PA, USA
Residence DateAug 1906
Residence PlaceLawrence Township, Clearfield Co., PA, USA
Residence MemoNear the Litz Bridge
Death Date11 Aug 1906 Age: 31
Death PlaceClearfield County, PA, USA
Death MemoClearfield Hopital
Burial Date13 Aug 1906
Burial PlaceMount Joy Cemetery, Clearfield, Clearfield Co., PA, USA
Cause of DeathComplications From Gallstone Surgery
FatherZachariah OGDEN (1835-1904)
MotherElizabeth Ann BAILEY (1831-1887)
Misc. Notes
Jared served in the U.S. Army during the Spanish American War.6609
Family ID13739
Birth Date26 Jun 1867
Birth PlaceDunn, Dunn Co., WS, USA
Residence PlaceWeston, Marathon Co., WS, UDA
Death Date1961
Death PlaceDunn County, WS, USA
Burial PlaceRosehill Cemetery, Menomonie, Dunn Co., WS, USA
OccupationEngaged In Farming In Section 34, Town Of Weston
FatherAndrew SHAFER (1829-1905)
MotherJoann O INGALLS (1832-1916)
Misc. Notes
Alvin Shafer, engaged in farming in Section 34, town of Weston, was born in the town of Dunn, this county, June 26, 1867, son of Andrew and Joan (Ingalls) Shafer. He was reared in that town, where as a boy he attended school. When old enough he became his father's assistant, and so continued for many years, helping to develop and improve the farm, of which in time he became the owner, caring for his parents until their death.
With the exception of a short period to be later mentioned, he has continued to operate the farm. He has been successful
and is a stockholder in the Downsville Cooperative Creamery. He also belongs to the Odd Fellows' and Beavers' lodges in Downsville. On Aug. 29, 1912, Alvin Shafer was united in marriage in Pepin County, with Mrs. Alta Ogden, who was born in Pepin County, Wis., on Oct. 19, 1881, daughter of Joseph and Amelia Hight, her parents being early settlers in Pepin County. Mrs. Shafer was first married to Jerard Ogden, by whom she had one son, Lynn, now residing at home. Of her union with Mr. Shafer, a daughter, Joyce, was born, On Aug. 21, 1915.
In 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Shafer rented their farm and went to Menomonie, where they resided until the spring of 1923, when they returned to the farm. They own a good residence at 602 12th Avenue, and are members of the Congregational Church in the city.6613
Misc. Notes
In 1918 Mr. and Mrs. Shafer rented their farm and went to Menomonie, where they resided until the spring of 1923, when they returned to the farm. They own a good residence at 602 12th Avenue, and are members of the Congregational Church in the city.6613