Philip Shaver (abt. 1762 - 1826)

Born about 1762 in Wien, Erzherzogtum Österreich, Heiliges Römisches Reich Deutscher Nation

Descendants

Died 7 Nov 1826 at about age 64 in Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States

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Biography

Philip Shaver served with Pennsylvania Line during the American Revolution.

Philip Shaver, whose last name was alternatively spelled as Schaeffer and Schafer, was born around 1762 in Vienna, Austria. He was the son of Georg Peter Schafer and Anna Catharina (Ybe) Schafer.

During the Revolutionary War, Philip served in the Pennsylvania Line, demonstrating his dedication to the cause of American independence.

By 1793, Philip had established himself in Knowlton Township, Sussex County, New Jersey, as evidenced by his appearance on the local tax list.

In 1800, Philip resided in Hamilton, Northampton County, Pennsylvania, where he likely continued his pursuits and contributed to his community.

The 1810 census records find Philip living in Kingston, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, indicating another move within the region.

By 1820, Philip had settled in Dallas Township, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, where he likely spent his remaining years.

Philip Shaver passed away on November 7, 1826, in Luzerne County, Pennsylvania. His final resting place is at Shaver Cemetery in Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, where he lies in eternal repose, surrounded by the serene landscapes of his adopted homeland.

Find-A-Grave: Philip Shaver BIRTH 1762 Vienna, Austria DEATH 7 Nov 1826 (aged 63–64) Luzerne County, Pennsylvania BURIAL Shaver Cemetery, Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania ^[1]

Sources

1. ↑ Unsourced family tree handed down to MariAnne (Myers) Woehrle.

• 1800 United States Federal Census: Year: 1800; Census Place: Hamilton, Northampton, Pennsylvania; Series: M32; Roll: 37; Page: 544; Image: 49; Family History Library Film: 363340 Ancestry Record 7590 #393698
• 1810 United States Federal Census: Year: 1810; Census Place: Kingston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Roll: 49; Page: 681; Image: Pam252_49-0150; FHL Roll: 0193675 Ancestry Record 7613 #449587
• 1820 United States Federal Census: Fourth Census of the United States, 1820; Census Place: Dallas, Luzerne, Pennsylvania; Page: 305; NARA Roll: M33_105; Image: 192 Ancestry Record 7734 #891895
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• Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index, 1775-1783: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Revolutionary War Battalions and Militia Index, 1775-1783 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: Revolutionary War Battalions & Militia Index Cards. Philadelphia, Pennsylvania: Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Ancestry Record 2591 #15350
• Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census, 1779-1863: Ancestry.com. Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census, 1779-1863 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2012. Original data: Septennial Census Returns, 1779–1863. Box 1026, microfilm, 14 rolls. Records of the House of Representatives. Records of the General Assembly, Record Group 7. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, PA. Ancestry Record 2702 #577703
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/37912672/philip-shaver: accessed March 4, 2024), memorial page for Philip Shaver (1762–7 Nov 1826), Find A Grave: Memorial #37912672, citing Shaver Cemetery, Dallas, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA; Maintained by Sean Billings (contributor 47245527).