Anton Schafer

1853 - 1903  (49 years)

• Name	Anton Schafer
  Birth	1 Dec 1853	Rueckersflieden, Fulda, Germany
  Gender	Male
  Death	2 Feb 1903	Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA
  Person ID	I3745	Branches and Roots
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

  Family	Barbara S Wegemer,   b. 8 Apr 1858, St Marys, Elk, Pennsylvania, USA d. 29 Jul 1949, Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, USA (Age 91 years)
  Children	1. William Ferdinand Schafer,   b. 16 Jul 1877, Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, USA d. 18 Sep 1946, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA (Age 69 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural] + 2. Francis Joseph Schafer,   b. 5 Mar 1879, Wheeling, Ohio, West Virginia, USA d. 13 May 1968, Danville, Kentucky (Age 89 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   3. Clara Kathryn Schafer,   b. 5 Feb 1881, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 17 Oct 1947, Franklin, Venango, Pennsylvania, USA (Age 66 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   4. Frederick (Fritz) Schafer,   b. 26 Jun 1884, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 19 Apr 1965, La Mesa, San Diego, California, USA (Age 80 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   5. Charles Christian Schafer,   b. 10 Feb 1888, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 9 Jul 1970, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, USA (Age 82 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   6. Bernadina Josephina Schafer,   b. 17 Jul 1890, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 28 Jan 1977, Wellsburg, Brooke, West Virginia, USA (Age 86 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   7. Clemence Leopold Schafer,   b. 27 Jun 1892, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 4 Sep 1958 (Age 66 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   8. Anton Edward Schafer,   b. 1 Mar 1894, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 18 Oct 1932, New Philadelphia, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA (Age 38 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   9. Lawrence Walter Schafer,   b. 17 Sep 1896, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 8 Dec 1896, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA (Age 0 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   10. George Nicholas Schafer,   b. 22 Jul 1898, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 2 Dec 1938 (Age 40 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]   11. Mary Eleanor Schafer,   b. 26 Nov 1902, Barnesville, Belmont, Ohio, USA d. 12 Feb 1977, Carrollton, Carroll, Ohio, USA (Age 74 years)  [Father: natural]  [Mother: natural]
  Family ID	F585	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	13 Feb 2026

  
  

• Notes

  February 9, 1903 Death of Anton Schafer The Enterprise regrets to announce the death of Mr. Anton Schafer occurred last Monday night at his home on West Main street, after a long illness from lung trouble. The deceased had not been able to becut for a year or more but was not confined to his bed only about a week previous to his death. Mr. Schafer had long been a resident of Barnesville and in his dealings with men was always known for his honesty and up-rightness. When he knew that his time to meet his God was near, he decclared himself ready to submit to the will of the Master. He received all the sacraments of the dying from Father Coffey, who was also with him toward the end. Surrounded by his loving wife and children, his soul passed peacefully away and rest came at last. During his severe illness he never complained but accepted all his suffering as coming from God. Requiem mass will be held at the Catholic church Thursday morning at 9:30. February 9, 1903 Death of Anton Schafer The Enterprise regrets to announce the death of Mr. Anton Schafer occurred last Monday night at his home on West Main street, after a long illness from lung trouble. The deceased had not been able to becut for a year or more but was not confined to his bed only about a week previous to his death. Mr. Schafer had long been a resident of Barnesville and in his dealings with men was always known for his honesty and up-rightness. When he knew that his time to meet his God was near, he decclared himself ready to submit to the will of the Master. He received all the sacraments of the dying from Father Coffey, who was also with him toward the end. Surrounded by his loving wife and children, his soul passed peacefully away and rest came at last. During his severe illness he never complained but accepted all his suffering as coming from God. Requiem mass will be held at the Catholic church Thursday morning at 9:30. February 9, 1903 Death of Anton Schafer The Enterprise regrets to announce the death of Mr. Anton Schafer occurred last Monday night at his home on West Main street, after a long illness from lung trouble. The deceased had not been able to becut for a year or more but was not confined to his bed only about a week previous to his death. Mr. Schafer had long been a resident of Barnesville and in his dealings with men was always known for his honesty and up-rightness. When he knew that his time to meet his God was near, he decclared himself ready to submit to the will of the Master. He received all the sacraments of the dying from Father Coffey, who was also with him toward the end. Surrounded by his loving wife and children, his soul passed peacefully away and rest came at last. During his severe illness he never complained but accepted all his suffering as coming from God. Requiem mass will be held at the Catholic church Thursday morning at 9:30. February 9, 1903 Death of Anton Schafer The Enterprise regrets to announce the death of Mr. Anton Schafer occurred last Monday night at his home on West Main street, after a long illness from lung trouble. The deceased had not been able to becut for a year or more but was not confined to his bed only about a week previous to his death. Mr. Schafer had long been a resident of Barnesville and in his dealings with men was always known for his honesty and up-rightness. When he knew that his time to meet his God was near, he decclared himself ready to submit to the will of the Master. He received all the sacraments of the dying from Father Coffey, who was also with him toward the end. Surrounded by his loving wife and children, his soul passed peacefully away and rest came at last. During his severe illness he never complained but accepted all his suffering as coming from God. Requiem mass will be held at the Catholic church Thursday morning at 9:30.