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ALBERT SHAFFER, one of the best known and most prosperous farmers of Montgomery township, Montgomery county, Pennsylvania, was born at Camp Hill, in Springfield township, April 15, 1863. He is the son of William and Caroline (Yeakle) Shaffer, both residents of that vicinity, and both now deceased.

William Shaffer (father) in early life was engaged in agricultural pursuits and in the dairy business. He also operated a lime kiln for a number of years. He subsequently removed to Fort Washington, where he was engaged in the lumber and coal business. He was also the owner of the Fort Washington Hotel, which he conducted for several years. He died in 1894, and his widow died in 1896.

Albert Shaffer was educated in the Whitemarsh public school, near Fort Washington, where he was a pupil for several years. In early life he was engaged in teaming until he had attained the age of sixteen years. He was then engaged in bridge building for two years. The following four years were spent in sinking artesian wells. Since that time he has devoted his entire attention to agricultural pursuits. In February, 1901, Mr. Shaffer purchased the farm which he now occupies in Montgomery township. It contains 62 acres, and is in a high state of cultivation, yielding heavy crops.

Mr. Shaffer married, in Philadelphia, Miss Alice, daughter of George W. and Rebecca Snyder. They have had three children: Carrie May, deceased; Rennie A. and George Frederick.