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Early Schafers

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Diebold Schafer was born in 1805. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Diebold Schafer.
Elisabetha Wilhelmina Catharina (Schafer) Payne was born on April 18, 1838 in Frankfurt, HE Germany. She was in a relationship with George Morton Payne, and had a child Ada Adelaide (Payne) Glynn. Elisabetha Payne died at age 66 years old on August 23, 1904 in Grenfell, NSW Australia. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elisabetha Wilhelmina Catharina (Schafer) Payne.
Henry Schafer of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on October 14, 1868, and died at age 97 years old in June 1966.
Joseph Schafer of Benkelman, Dundy County, Nebraska was born on September 21, 1869, and died at age 98 years old in August 1968.
Lina Schafer of Illinois was born on December 2, 1869, and died at age 92 years old in November 1962.
Laura Schafer of Washington was born on October 22, 1870, and died at age 92 years old in January 1963.
John Schafer of Michigan was born on October 26, 1870, and died at age 93 years old in December 1963.
Catherine Schafer of Albany, Albany County, NY was born on July 30, 1870, and died at age 97 years old in October 1967.
Michael Schafer of Forest Hills, Queens County, NY was born on June 17, 1870, and died at age 97 years old in December 1967.
David Schafer of Ohio was born on August 31, 1870, and died at age 92 years old in December 1962.
Rose Schafer of New York was born on January 9, 1870, and died at age 95 years old in July 1965.
John Schafer of Texas was born on December 2, 1871, and died at age 91 years old in March 1963.

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David King Schafer
David King Schafer of Islip, New York United States was born on May 24, 1894, and died at age 3 years old on June 23, 1897 in North Miami Beach, FL.
James Schafer
James Schafer was born on January 1 in Millersburg, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Schafer.
Larissa (Schafer) Clark
Larissa (Schafer) Clark was born on July 23, 1970 at Joel Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, Ohio United States, and died at age 40 years old on January 7, 2011 at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital: Emergency Room 981 Wooster Rd, in Millersburg, Holmes County. Larissa Clark was buried circa January 11, 2011 at Baker Ridge Cemetery, Killbuck, Ohio USA.
Debra (Lamp) Schafer
Deborah A (Lamp) Schafer of Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio United States was born on December 4, 1948 in Delaware, Delaware County, and died at age 70 years old on September 3, 2019 in Millersburg.
Erving Schafer of Oshkosh, Winnebago County, Wisconsin was born on September 30, 1910, and died at age 66 years old in August 1977.
Natalie Schafer
Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) Born November 5, 1900 - Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. Died April 10, 1991 (aged 90) - Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Occupation Actress Years active 1927–1990 Spouse: Louis Calhern ​(m. 1933; div. 1942)​ Partner: Maurice Hill Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) was an American actress of film, stage and television, known for her role as Lovey Howell on the sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964–1967). Natalie Schafer was born November 5, 1900, in Red Bank, New Jersey and raised in Manhattan, the eldest of the three children of Jennie (née Tim; family name originally Tein) and Charles Emanual Schafer, both of German Jewish descent. Schafer began her career as an actress on Broadway before moving to Los Angeles in 1941 to work in films. She appeared on Broadway in 17 plays between 1927 and 1959, often playing supporting roles. Most of those appearances were in short-run plays, with the exceptions of Lady in the Dark (1941–42), The Doughgirls (1942–44), and Romanoff and Juliet (1957–58). She was seen in a revival of Six Characters in Search of an Author, directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie (1955–56). She also appeared in stock and regional productions, including the off-Broadway production, The Killing of Sister George, with Claire Trevor in the title role. She also guest starred in TV productions beginning in the 1950s, such as an episode (“The Shy Ballerina”) of Sherlock Holmes, and in "The Charm School" episode of I Love Lucy, both in 1954. Schafer performed in many films, usually portraying sophisticates. On TV, her roles included "Lovey Howell" on Gilligan's Island. She reprised her role in made-for-television spin-off films after the show ended, along with the animated spinoff Gilligan's Planet in 1982. In 1969, Schafer appeared in The Survivors—a high-profile prime time soap opera aired by the ABC television network. Despite the presence of movie stars like Lana Turner, Kevin McCarthy and George Hamilton, the show was a ratings failure and lasted only one season. For the 1971-1972 television season, Schafer joined the cast of the CBS daytime-serial, Search for Tomorrow, portraying Helen Collins, mother of Wade and Clay Collins. Immediately following that role, she played Augusta Roulland on another daytime soap, Love of Life. Her final performance was in the 1990 made-for-television horror film I'm Dangerous Tonight. She guest-starred as well on many other television series, including Goodyear Playhouse/Philco Playhouse ("The Sisters", with Grace Kelly, 1951), I Love Lucy (1954), Producers' Showcase ("The Petrified Forest", 1955), Guestward, Ho! (1960), The Beverly Hillbillies (1964), Mayberry RFD (1970), Mannix (1972), The Brady Bunch (1974), Three's Company, The Love Boat, and Phyllis (1976). Death Schafer died of liver cancer in her Beverly Hills home, at age of 90. She was cremated; her ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean, off San Pedro's Point Fermin Light. She bequeathed between $1.5 million and $2 million to the Lillian Booth Actors Home to renovate the hospital's outpatient wing, which was renamed the Natalie Schafer Wing in 1993.
Earl H Schafer is the son of Earl F Schafer and Lorna McMartin. He married Sarah Jacqueline "Sallie Jac" Hill and they had children Sheila Marie, Elizabeth Victoria, Lorna Adele, Richard Cullen, and Jacqueline Anne.
Janice (Ginnow) Schafer of Maple Valley, Washington United States was born on July 24. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Janice (Ginnow).
Hubert L Schafer of Caldwell, Noble County, Ohio was born on July 14, 1905, and died at age 81 years old in April 1987.
Daniel Schafer of Hanford, Kings County, California was born on August 21, 1915, and died at age 67 years old in December 1982.
Daniel W Schafer of Orange, Orange County, VA was born on July 22, 1919 in Dist Of Columbia, and died at age 81 years old on June 10, 2001.
Daniel F Schafer Jr of Shirley, Suffolk County, NY was born on November 15, 1923, and died at age 81 years old on August 23, 2005. Daniel Schafer was buried at Calverton National Cemetery Section 41 Site 1810 210 Princeton Boulevard - Rt 25, in Calverton.
Roy L Schafer of Wheatland, Yuba County, CA was born on March 21, 1905, and died at age 83 years old on June 3, 1988.
Roy R Schafer of Leander, Williamson County, TX was born on February 29, 1944. He married Kay (Wallace) Schafer on June 22, 1968 in Travis County, TX. He also married Kathryn L. (Swan) Schafer on December 7, 1973 in Travis County. Roy Schafer died at age 61 years old on March 10, 2005.
Roy A Schafer of Spokane, Spokane County, Washington was born on August 5, 1908, and died at age 75 years old in March 1984.
Roy B Schafer of Onalaska, La Crosse County, WI was born on July 7, 1921, and died at age 74 years old on November 28, 1995.
Roy A Schafer of Wheeling, Ohio County, WV was born on June 1, 1923, and died at age 82 years old on July 12, 2005.
Roy Schafer of Marietta, Washington County, OH was born on November 30, 1914, and died at age 72 years old on November 15, 1987.
Roy W Schafer of Cleves, Hamilton County, Ohio was born on November 12, 1916, and died at age 61 years old in March 1978.
Louis O Schafer of Colorado City, Mitchell County, TX was born on August 1, 1916, and died at age 83 years old on December 17, 1999.

Popular Schafer Biographies

Larissa (Schafer) Clark
Larissa (Schafer) Clark was born on July 23, 1970 at Joel Pomerene Hospital in Millersburg, Ohio United States, and died at age 40 years old on January 7, 2011 at Joel Pomerene Memorial Hospital: Emergency Room 981 Wooster Rd, in Millersburg, Holmes County. Larissa Clark was buried circa January 11, 2011 at Baker Ridge Cemetery, Killbuck, Ohio USA.
James Schafer
James Schafer was born on January 1 in Millersburg, Ohio United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember James Schafer.
Debra (Lamp) Schafer
Deborah A (Lamp) Schafer of Millersburg, Holmes County, Ohio United States was born on December 4, 1948 in Delaware, Delaware County, and died at age 70 years old on September 3, 2019 in Millersburg.
Natalie Schafer
Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) Born November 5, 1900 - Red Bank, New Jersey, U.S. Died April 10, 1991 (aged 90) - Beverly Hills, California, U.S. Occupation Actress Years active 1927–1990 Spouse: Louis Calhern ​(m. 1933; div. 1942)​ Partner: Maurice Hill Natalie Schafer (November 5, 1900 – April 10, 1991) was an American actress of film, stage and television, known for her role as Lovey Howell on the sitcom Gilligan's Island (1964–1967). Natalie Schafer was born November 5, 1900, in Red Bank, New Jersey and raised in Manhattan, the eldest of the three children of Jennie (née Tim; family name originally Tein) and Charles Emanual Schafer, both of German Jewish descent. Schafer began her career as an actress on Broadway before moving to Los Angeles in 1941 to work in films. She appeared on Broadway in 17 plays between 1927 and 1959, often playing supporting roles. Most of those appearances were in short-run plays, with the exceptions of Lady in the Dark (1941–42), The Doughgirls (1942–44), and Romanoff and Juliet (1957–58). She was seen in a revival of Six Characters in Search of an Author, directed by Sir Tyrone Guthrie (1955–56). She also appeared in stock and regional productions, including the off-Broadway production, The Killing of Sister George, with Claire Trevor in the title role. She also guest starred in TV productions beginning in the 1950s, such as an episode (“The Shy Ballerina”) of Sherlock Holmes, and in "The Charm School" episode of I Love Lucy, both in 1954. Schafer performed in many films, usually portraying sophisticates. On TV, her roles included "Lovey Howell" on Gilligan's Island. She reprised her role in made-for-television spin-off films after the show ended, along with the animated spinoff Gilligan's Planet in 1982. In 1969, Schafer appeared in The Survivors—a high-profile prime time soap opera aired by the ABC television network. Despite the presence of movie stars like Lana Turner, Kevin McCarthy and George Hamilton, the show was a ratings failure and lasted only one season. For the 1971-1972 television season, Schafer joined the cast of the CBS daytime-serial, Search for Tomorrow, portraying Helen Collins, mother of Wade and Clay Collins. Immediately following that role, she played Augusta Roulland on another daytime soap, Love of Life. Her final performance was in the 1990 made-for-television horror film I'm Dangerous Tonight. She guest-starred as well on many other television series, including Goodyear Playhouse/Philco Playhouse ("The Sisters", with Grace Kelly, 1951), I Love Lucy (1954), Producers' Showcase ("The Petrified Forest", 1955), Guestward, Ho! (1960), The Beverly Hillbillies (1964), Mayberry RFD (1970), Mannix (1972), The Brady Bunch (1974), Three's Company, The Love Boat, and Phyllis (1976). Death Schafer died of liver cancer in her Beverly Hills home, at age of 90. She was cremated; her ashes were scattered into the Pacific Ocean, off San Pedro's Point Fermin Light. She bequeathed between $1.5 million and $2 million to the Lillian Booth Actors Home to renovate the hospital's outpatient wing, which was renamed the Natalie Schafer Wing in 1993.
Anna Maxine (Anna Maxine Bell) Schafer of Millersburg, Holmes County, OH was born on April 7, 1918, and died at age 69 years old on October 15, 1987 in Millersburg. Anna Schafer was buried circa October 18, 1987 at Oak Hill Cemetary in Millersburg.
Kathleen Heather (Barner Fiocco) Schafer was born on November 17, 1953 in Bristol, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Kathleen Heather Schafer.
Shirley Ruth Schafer was born on January 22, 1930 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 75 years old on January 11, 2006 in Pittsburgh. Shirley Schafer was buried on January 15, 2006 in Pittsburgh. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Shirley Ruth Schafer.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Star Hale Schafer.
Edelgard Berta (Schafer) Hopp
Edelgard Berta (Schafer) Hopp of Cranston Drive, in Escondido, San Diego County, California USA was born on January 16, 1931, and died at age 40 years old circa October 14, 1971 at Palomar Hospital in Escondido. Edelgard Hopp was buried circa October 19, 1971 at Oak Hills Cemetery in Escondido.
John Thomas Schafer
John Thomas Schafer was born in 1872, and died at age 26 years old in 1898. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John Thomas Schafer.
Susanne Annmarie (Schafer) Wallace was born on October 1, 1958 in Hemer, Arnsberg County, NRW Germany. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Susanne Annmarie Wallace.
Theresa Marie (Schafer) Brandt was born on March 1 at Lockport Hospital in Lockport, New York United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Theresa Marie (Schafer ) Brandt.
Sheila Louise (Schafer) Lorenz was born on October 25, 1963 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Sheila Louise Lorenz.
Diane Mary (Schafer) Garber was born on October 18, 1956 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States. She was married to George Charles Garber Jr. in 1986 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia County and they later divorced in 2005 in Feasterville-Trevose, Bucks County. Diane Garber has children Kimberley Elizabeth Pfaff, George Charles Garber III, Colin Scott Garber, and John Paul Garber. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Diane Mary Garber.
Harold L Schafer of Omaha, Douglas County, NE was born on August 11, 1932, and died at age 62 years old on July 26, 1995.
Wayne W Schafer
Wayne W Schafer of millersburg, holmes County, Ohio us was born on July 3, 1913, and died at age 79 years old on March 29, 1993 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus Euclid Ave, in Cleveland, Cuyahoga County. Wayne Schafer was buried at Oak Hill Cemetery in Millersburg, Holmes County.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Karen Joy (Siedenburg) Schafer.
Earl H Schafer is the son of Earl F Schafer and Lorna McMartin. He married Sarah Jacqueline "Sallie Jac" Hill and they had children Sheila Marie, Elizabeth Victoria, Lorna Adele, Richard Cullen, and Jacqueline Anne.
Diebold Schafer was born in 1805. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Diebold Schafer.
Helen Ann (Schafer) Bettin was born on December 4, 1938, and died at age 73 years old on May 13, 2012. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen Ann (Schafer) Bettin.

Schafer Death Records & Life Expectancy

The average age of a Schafer family member is 75.0 years old according to our database of 9,300 people with the last name Schafer that have a birth and death date listed.

Life Expectancy

75.0 years

Oldest Schafers

These are the longest-lived members of the Schafer family on AncientFaces.

Martha M Schafer was born on September 29, 1899, and died at age 109 years old on November 20, 2008. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Martha M Schafer.
109 years
Magdalena Schafer of Sellersburg, Clark County, IN was born on January 11, 1882, and died at age 108 years old on March 13, 1990.
108 years
Althea C Schafer of Saint Simons Island, Glynn County, Florida was born on April 7, 1904, and died at age 107 years old on August 21, 2011.
107 years
Garnett L Schafer of L'Anse, Baraga County, MI was born on September 13, 1905, and died at age 105 years old on March 24, 2011.
105 years
Bert Schafer of Erie, Erie County, PA was born on September 12, 1877, and died at age 106 years old in November 1983.
106 years
Ellen Schafer of Big Spring, Howard County, TX was born on November 27, 1892, and died at age 103 years old on January 24, 1996.
103 years
Jesse Schafer of Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota was born on October 30, 1905, and died at age 103 years old on October 19, 2009.
103 years
Lucille B Schafer was born on August 22, 1907, and died at age 102 years old on January 26, 2010. Lucille Schafer was buried at Ft. Logan National Cemetery Section 12 Site 995 4400 West Kenyon Avenue, in Denver, Co. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Lucille B Schafer.
102 years
William Schafer of Lockport, Niagara County, NY was born on May 1, 1884, and died at age 103 years old in August 1987.
103 years
Elsie C Schafer of Milwaukee, Milwaukee County, WI was born on June 23, 1905, and died at age 102 years old on June 22, 2008.
102 years
Dora Schafer of Westfield, Hampden County, MA was born on February 19, 1879, and died at age 103 years old in June 1982.
103 years
James C Schafer of Vermillion, Marshall County, KS was born on May 29, 1906, and died at age 103 years old on June 11, 2009.
103 years
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