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SCHAFER, GEORGE J., wagon-maker; residence, Burton; was born in Neiderkeinsbach, Hesse Darmstadt, Germany, in 1841. He emigrated to the United States with his parents in 1850, and located in Quincy, Ill. At the age of 13 he commenced to learn the blacksmiths’ trade with Tim Rogers, and remained with him for a period of eight years. He married Miss Mary V. Ulrich, Dec. 18, 1862. She was born Sept. 14, 1845, in Quincy, Ill. They have had seven children, five of whom are living: Georgia E., Lillie M., Amelia R., Clara E., Annie M., Rosie M., and Walter Roy. He moved to Burton in October, 1868, and commenced the manufacture of wagons, buggies and also does general blacksmithing. He has held the office of School Director for five years; is a member of the Presbyterian church, and an active Odd Fellow, now serving as Chaplain of his Lodge. Politically, he is a Republican. Mr. Schafer’s mother died in 1866, aged 67. His father was born in 1798, and still resides with Mr. S.