Joe M. Shafer, proprietor of the Sinnemahoning House, Sinnemahoning, was born in what is now Grove Township, Cameron Co., Penn., April 22, 1838, and is a son of Henry and Jane (Mason) Shafer, who came to Grove township in 1817, and later removed to Gibson township, where they resided until their death. They had nine children: Margaret (Mrs. James Fulton), Nancy (Mrs. Josiah Fink), Joe M., James A., Christopher C., Luzerna (Mrs. G. W. Huntley), Martha J. (Mrs. William Robinson), William B., and John H. The subject of this sketch was reared in Grove township, and has resided there in lumbering, and has conducted his present hotel business since 1871. In 1862 Mr. Shafer married Francelia, daughter of A.G. and Louisa (Miller) Huntley, of Grove township, and they have seven children: Albert, Dessie, Joseph, George, Alonzo, Cassius and Hattie. Mr. Shafer is a popular landlord; is a member of the F.&A.M., is a Democrat in politics, and has served one term from this district in the State legislature.

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