OBIT: John SHAFER, 1889, Blair County, PA

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DEATH RECORD.

John Shafer died at his residence, No. 1509 Sixth avenue, this
morning, aged 60 years, 7 months and 17 days.  He was a consistent
member of the Second Presbyterian church and also belonged to Post 62,
G.A.R.  He enlisted January 2, 1862, in Company G, Twelfth
Pennsylvania Cavalry and served faithfully and meritoriously in the
same company till the close of the war.  His wife died eleven years
ago.  He leaves to survive his loss two daughters - Elizabeth, wife of
J. D. Miller, of Newton Hamilton, and Nancy, wife of Edward Balliet,
of this city.  Deceased desired to be buried by Post 62, G.A.R., and
that organization will conduct the funeral ceremonies on Thursday
afternoon at 2 o'clock.  Interment in Fairview cemetery.

Altoona Mirror, Altoona, Pa., November 19, 1889