Here are some SHAFFERs in 1870 Mercer Co., Pa. census. This is all the info I have. I hope it helps someone. Hickory Twp. SHAFFER, William 33 coalminer , Rebecca 33 , Samuel 11 , Lavina 8 , Willy 6 SHAFFER, Abraham 32 coalminer , Catharine 32 , James 12 , Ellen 10 , Ida 9 , George 7 , Abram 5 , Amanda 4 , Anna 2 , William 3 m. SHAFFER, George 26 coalminer , Mary 19 , Mathias 2