Born in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
Daughter of Bennett Van Horn
and Bell (Warden) Van Horn
Wife of
Albert Shaffer
— married
[date unknown] [location unknown]
Descendants 
Mother of
Nelson Shaffer, Dorothy Belle (Shaffer) Weaver, Agnes Marie Shaffer, Zelda Shaffer, Claude Shaffer, Gladys (Shaffer) Marshall, Clarence Shaffer and Clyde Sylvester Shaffer
Died
at age 82
in White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 1 Dec 2023
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Biography
Cora Van Horn was born on 3 Jun 1879 in South Mahoning Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States, daughter of Bennett Van Horn (1847– ) and Bell Warden (1853– ).
Her siblings were:
- Ada Van Horn (1873– )
- George Van Horn (1875– )
- Caroline Van Horn (~1875– )
Cora died on 19 Sep 1961 in White Township, Indiana County, Pennsylvania, United States, aged 82.[1] She was buried in Beracha Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Plumville, Pennsylvania.
Cora married Albert Shaffer (born on 26 Aug 1875 in Pennsylvania, United States; son of Isaac Shaffer and Agnes (Gelnet) Shaffer).[2] Their known children were:
- Nelson Shaffer (1901– )
- Dorothy Shaffer (1903– )
- Agnes Shaffer (1906– )
- Zelda Shaffer (1908– )
- Claude Shaffer (1910– )
- Gladys Shaffer (1913–1933)
- Clarence Shaffer (1918– )
In 1880, Cora (1), was a single daughter, in the household of Bennett Van Horn (34) in South Mahoning Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. [3]
In 1900, Cora B Vanhorn (21), was a single daughter, in the household of Bennett Vanhorn (53) in Mahoning Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. [4]
In 1910, Cora Shaffer (30), was a wife, in the household of Albert Shaffer (34) in South Mahoning, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. [5]
In 1920, Cora Shaffer (40), was a wife, in the household of Albert Shaffer (45) in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. [6]
In 1930, Cora Shaffer (50), was a wife, in the household of Albert Shaffer (54) in White, Conemaugh Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. [7]
In 1940, Cora Shafer (60), was a wife, in the household of Albert Shafer (64) in Pine Flats, Green Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. [8]
Sources
- ↑ Burial: "Find A Grave Index"
citing record ID 42720831, Find a Grave, http://www.findagrave.com
FamilySearch Record: QVKF-KM7X (accessed 2 December 2023)
Find A Grave: Memorial #42720831
Cora Belle Van Horn Shaffer burial (died on 19 Sep 1961) in Plumville, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States of America. Born on 3 Jun 1879. - ↑ Marriage: "Pennsylvania, County Marriages, 1885-1950"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004460699; FHL microfilm: 001429961; Image number: 2004; Packet letter: B; Indexing batch: I10884-2
FamilySearch Record: VF33-XBT (accessed 2 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YMN3-31M
Cora B Vanhorn (21) marriage to Albert M. Shaffer (25) on 24 Oct 1900 in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, United States. - ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00078; Digital film/folder number: 005162066; FHL microfilm: 1255135; Image number: 623; Sheet number: 309; Sheet letter: D
FamilySearch Record: MWFV-RG8 (accessed 2 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYB4-NN2
Cora Van Horn (1), single daughter, in household of Bennett Van Horn (34) in South Mahoning Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania, United States. - ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 54; Digital film/folder number: 004115101; FHL microfilm: 1241416; Image number: 52; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00707-2
FamilySearch Record: M33M-D91 (accessed 2 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-62V4-9R3
Cora B Vanhorn (21), single daughter, in household of Bennett Vanhorn (53) in Mahoning Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania. - ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973417; FHL microfilm: 1375364; Image number: 82; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03506-7
FamilySearch Record: MG3X-4FR (accessed 2 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVQ-VP1
Cora Shaffer (30), wife, in household of Albert Shaffer (34) in South Mahoning, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania. - ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 27; Digital film/folder number: 004968616; FHL microfilm: 1821574; Image number: 805; Sheet number: 5; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03079-6
FamilySearch Record: MFBP-GWF (accessed 2 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRX7-G4C
Cora Shaffer (40), wife, in household of Albert Shaffer (45) in Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania. - ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 44; Digital film/folder number: 004952989; FHL microfilm: 2341780; Image number: 717; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03901-9
FamilySearch Record: XH3F-NY4 (accessed 2 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRZR-6XV
Cora Shaffer (50), wife, in household of Albert Shaffer (54) in White, Conemaugh Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania. - ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 63; Digital film/folder number: 005456657; Image number: 379; Sheet number: 9; Sheet letter: B
FamilySearch Record: KQF2-68J (accessed 2 December 2023)
FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MT-GLS
Cora Shafer (60), wife, in household of Albert Shafer (64) in Pine Flats, Green Township, Indiana, Pennsylvania, United States. Born in Pennsylvania.
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