Caleb Willoughby Shaffner (February 1, 1846 – December 28, 1904) was a travelling salesman and political figure in Nova Scotia, Canada. He represented Annapolis County in the Nova Scotia House of Assembly from 1878 to 1882 as a Conservative member.
Caleb Shaffner | |
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Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Annapolis | |
In office 1878 –1882 | |
Preceded by | Avard Longley |
Succeeded by | James Wilberforce Longley |
Personal details | |
Born | Nicteaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia | February 1, 1846
Died | December 28, 1904 Truro, Nova Scotia | (aged 58)
Nationality | Canadian |
Political party | Conservative Party of Nova Scotia |
Spouse |
Annie Wood (m. 1871) |
Alma mater | Acadia College |
Occupation | Travelling salesman, politician, militia lieutenant-colonel |
He was born in Nicteaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia, of German descent, and was educated at Acadia College. In 1871, he married Annie Wood. He was a lieutenant-colonel in the local militia. Shaffner lived in Wilmot, Nova Scotia. He died in Truro at the age of 87.
References
edit- The Canadian parliamentary companion and annual register, 1880, CH Mackintosh
- A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)