NameAlvin Andrew SHAFER 6612
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
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.
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