Caleb Shaffner

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
Member of the Nova Scotia House of Assembly for Annapolis
In office
1878 (1878)  1882 (1882)
Preceded byAvard Longley
Succeeded byJames Wilberforce Longley
Personal details
Born(1846-02-01)February 1, 1846
Nicteaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
DiedDecember 28, 1904(1904-12-28) (aged 58)
Truro, Nova Scotia
NationalityCanadian
Political partyConservative Party of Nova Scotia
Spouse(s)
Annie Wood
(
m. 1871)
Alma materAcadia College
OccupationTravelling 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.

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