Martin Shaffner, Sr.

Family/Spouse: Frances Halderman. Frances was born on 30 Sep 1762; died in Dauphin County, Pennsylvania. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Settled in Crawford County, Ohio in 1829; both members of the Methodist Episcopal church. At the time of the 1850 census, a Martin and Rebecsa Schaffner were living next to Ann Shaffner and John Cramer in Bloom Township, Seneca County, Ohio. FindAGrave notes that "he became somewhat of a legendary person in the Shaffner genealogy, often noted for his "three wives and 21 children." In fact, he was widowed three times and married four times. He is also known to have had more than 125 grandchildren, many of whom were born after his death, even though he lived to be 83. He also had more than 300 great-grandchildren. "

Martin married Ann E. WirtDauphin County, Pennsylvania. Ann was born on 10 Oct 1802 in Pennsylvania; died on 22 Sep 1831 in Crawford County, Ohio; was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Bloomville, Seneca County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Ann married Johannes "John" Cramer on 29 Dec 1847 in Seneca County, Ohio. Johannes (son of Johannes "John" Cramer, Sr. and Catharina Schlott) was born on 9 Oct 1821 in York County, Pennsylvania; was christened on 25 Nov 1821 in Saint Jacobs (Stone) Union Church, Codorus Township, York County, Pennsylvania; died on 10 Jan 1912 in Van Wert County, Ohio; was buried in Woodland Union Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Dean Cramer shows that he died 17 Oct 1862.

Notes:

Clarence E. Cramer shows she was also called "Mary Ann," and died young. Dean Cramer shows she died Apr 1941 in Van Wert County, Ohio. Unable to locate a death certificate on FamilySearch.Org for Ohio. As she was living with her daughter, Wilma, in Anderson, Madison Co., Indiana at the time of the 1940 census, it is possible she may have actually died in Indiana.

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/V1YQ-FWB
Name: Sarah C Balyeat
Titles & Terms:
Event: Census
Event Year: 1940
Event Place: Ward 2, Anderson, Anderson Township, Madison, Indiana, United States
Gender: Female
Age: 86
Marital Status: Widowed
Race (Original):
Race (Standardized): White
Relationship to Head of Household (Original):
Relationship to Head of Household (Standardized): Mother
Birthplace: Ohio
Estimated Birth Year: 1854
Residence in 1935: Same Place
Enumeration District Number: 48-18
Family Number: 289
Sheet Number and Letter: 61A
Line Number: 11
NARA Publication Number: T627
NARA Roll Number: 1072
Digital Folder Number: 005459828
Image Number: 00663
Collection: Sarah C Balyeat in household of Wilma I Balyeat, "United States Census, 1940"

Sarah married John Wesley Balyeat on 7 Oct 1875. John was born on 18 Mar 1847 in Ohio; died on 30 Oct 1931 in Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From the HISTORY OF VAN WERT COUNTY, OHIO AND REPRESENTATIVE CITIZENS, Thaddeus Stephens Gilliland, Editor

"Frank A. Cramer was nine years old when his parents came to Pleasnt township and settled on the farm which is located just outside the city limits of Van Wart. He remained on the family homestead until he was 21 years of age, and in the meantime acquired a good common-school education. He then passed several years away from home, traveling over about 14 States, working at various occupations and having many adventures; but when he found himself 1,000 miles from home, with only three cents in his pocket, he wisely decided to return to that safe harbor as soon as possible. he met witha ready and hearty welcome, and while not desiring to become a farmer, found this a fine and locality in which to learnt the carpenter's trade, and, for the past 12 years has been a leader at Van Wert in the building and contracting line. Prior to entering into business for himself, he worked for 13 years of one employer. About 1901 he built his own shop on Jackson street, whihc is a commodious establishment two stories in height, with dimensions of 48 by 50 feet. Mr. Cramer gives employment to from 12 to 15 ment, and has successfully carried through a number of very large contracts, at present erecting a $30,000 structure for the Central Manufacturers' Mutual Insurance Company, the finest building ever erected in the city.

In 1882 Mr. Cramer was married to Kate P. Harris, daughter of Elijah and Ann Harris, of this county, and they have two children-Hazel and Milo. He is the owner of a beautiful family residence at No. 314 North Jefferson street, which he built, and now occupies; has a half interest in three other dwellings; is administrator of his father's estate, and is comtemplating the platting of the old homestead farm.

Politically Mr. Cramer is a Republican. Fraternally he is a Mason and an Odd Fellow; religiously he is connected with the Methodist Episcopal Church and is one of the stewards.


https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X67Y-BTB
name: Frank A Cramer
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 29 Jan 1935
event place: Van Wert, Van Wert, Ohio
residence: Van Wert, Ohio
street address: 314 N Jefferson 2nd Ward
gender: Male
death age: 79y 8m 4d
marital status: Married
race: W
occupation: Contractor, self
birth date: 25 May 1855
birthplace: ... Co., Ohio
estimated birth year: 1856
burial date: 01 Feb 1935
burial place:
cemetery: Woodland
father: John Cramer
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Penn.
mother: Ann Shafer
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Penn.
spouse: Catherine Cramer
spouse's titles & terms:
reference number: fn 6977
film number: 2022481
digital folder number: 4001919
image number: 1104
Collection: Frank A Cramer, "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953"

(Research):

Census Listings:

1900 Census
Ohio, Van Wert County, Van Wert Pleasant Twp
Enumerated 15 Jun 1900
SD 4 ED 89 Sheets 16A and 16B Stamped 175
131-379-395
Cramer, Frank A Head W M May 1855 45 M 18 Oh Pa Pa Carpenter
Cramer, Katie P Wf W F Dec 1862 38 m 18 3/2 Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Hazel B Dtr W F Aug 1883 16 S Oh Oh Oh At School
Cramer, Milo A Dtr (sic) W F (sic) Sept 1887 12 S Oh Oh Oh At School

Frank married Catherine "Kate" P. Harris on 30 Aug 1882. Catherine was born in Dec 1862 in Ohio; died about 1953; was buried in Woodland Union Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X6LX-PNL
name: Irene Kensler
titles & terms: Mrs.
event: Death
event date: 17 Jan 1948
event place:
residence:
street address:
gender: Female
death age: 90y 7 m 25d
marital status:
race: White
occupation:
birth date: 23 May 1857
birthplace: Bloomville, Ohio
estimated birth year: 1858
burial date:
burial place:
cemetery:
father: John Cramer
father's titles & terms: Cramer
father's birthplace:
mother: Ann Eve Schaffner
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace:
spouse: John Kensler
spouse's titles & terms:
reference number: Certificate
film number: 2246455
digital folder number: 4109084
image number: 00198
Collection: Irene Kensler, "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953"

Irene married John Wesley Kensler on 28 Dec 1884 in Van Wert County, Ohio. John was born on 8 Aug 1859 in Ohio; died on 19 Apr 1929; was buried in Ridge Cemetery, Middle Point, Van Wert County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X6WR-Y26
name: Anna Eve Cramer
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 10 Nov 1935
event place: Liberty Township, Van Wert County, Ohio
residence:
street address:
gender: Female
death age: 76y 4m 17d
marital status: Single
race: white
occupation: none
birth date: 23 May 1859
birthplace: Ohio
estimated birth year: 1859
burial date: 12 Nov 1935
burial place: Van Wert (Woodland)
cemetery:
father: John Cramer
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Penn
mother: Anne Eve Shaffner
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ohio
spouse:
spouse's titles & terms:
reference number: fn 69444
film number: 2022569
digital folder number: 4001937
image number: 1726
Collection: Anna Eve Cramer, "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953"

Notes:

https://familysearch.org/pal:/MM9.1.1/X6W1-Y77
name: Martin Shaffner Cramer
titles & terms:
event: Death
event date: 15 Dec 1935
event place: Libert Township, Van Wert, Ohio
residence:
street address:
gender: Male
death age: 73y 11m 23d
marital status: Married
race: White
occupation: Retired Phsician
birth date: 23 Dec 1861
birthplace: Ohio
estimated birth year: 1862
burial date: 17 Dec 1935
burial place: Van Wert, Ohio
cemetery:
father: John Cramer
father's titles & terms:
father's birthplace: Pa.
mother: Anna Shaffner
mother's titles & terms:
mother's birthplace: Ohio
spouse: Florence Cramer
spouse's titles & terms:
reference number: fn 76743
film number: 2022572
digital folder number: 4001940
image number: 1509
Collection: Martin Shaffner Cramer, "Ohio, Deaths, 1908-1953"

His obituary is said to have been published in the Ohio City Progress, the Van Wert Daily Bullitin, and the Van Wert Times on 16 and/or 19 Dec 1935. Available at the Brumback Public Library.

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Ohio, Van Wert County, Pleasant Twp
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 101 Sheet 1A
West Crawford Street
339-16-17
Cramer, Martin S Head m W 48 m1 16 Oh Pa Oh Physician General Practice
Cramer, Florence Wf F W 36 m1 16 2/2 Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Donald R Son M W 14 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, John E. Son M W 6 S Oh Oh Oh

Martin married Florence E. Runnion on 30 Nov 1892. Florence was born on 5 Oct 1873 in Seneca County, Ohio; died on 21 Feb 1943 in Liberty Township, Van Wert County, Ohio; was buried in Woodland Union Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

(Research):

Census Listings:

1910 Census
Ohio, Van Wert County, Pleasant Twp, Van Wert City
Enumerated 15 Apr 1910
SD 4 ED 101 Sheet 2A
West Maple Street
305-48-50
Cramer. Ralph Head m W 45 m1 20 Oh Pa Pa Carpenter House
Cramer, Nettie Wf F W 42 m1 20 4/3 Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Maud Dtr F W 19 S Oh Oh Oh
Cramer, Victor Son m W 17 S Oh Oh Oh Driver ??? wagon
Cramer, Harry Son M W 12 S Oh Oh Oh

Ralph married Effie Anetta "Nettie" Longsworth on 20 Mar 1890 in Van Wert County, Ohio. Effie was born on 17 Nov 1867 in Van Wert County, Ohio; died on 1 May 1951 in Van Wert County, Ohio; was buried in Woodland Union Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Minister of the Methodist Episcopal Church, Celina, Ohio. Said to have first married Jennie E. CHAPMAN on 5 Oct 1905. A tombstone engraved "Jennie E. Chapman, Ann Elizabeth, wife and daughter of Charles B. Cramer, October 21, 1906" is pictured on FindAGrave at the Woodland Union Cemetery in Van Wert County, Ohio.

FindAGrave memorial # 34606137

Charles married Eva Dell Evans on 25 Mar 1914 in Union County, Ohio. Eva was born about 1869 in York Township, Union County, Ohio; died on 30 Jan 1943 in Union County, Ohio; was buried in Woodland Union Cemetery, Van Wert, Van Wert County, Ohio. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]