Illinois:  History of Cass County, Illinois, ed. William 
Henry Perrin. O. L. Baskin & Co. Historical Publishers, 
Chicago, 1882. Cass County.

ABNER SCHAEFFER, farmer, P.O. Arenzville; was born near the 
old town of Monroe, in Monroe Precinct, this county, Feb. 
7, 1848; son of Henry and Sophia (Barger) Schaeffer; he a 
native of Ohio-a carpenter and farmer-died in 1863; she, 
still living. They were the parents of eight children.  
Subject began life as a farmer in Monroe precinct, where he 
received his education and where he has since been engaged 
in agricultural pursuits. He married in Beardstown, this 
county, Nov. 25, 1874, Eliza Ruff, born in Ohio, April 13, 
1843, daughter of Joseph and Sarah Ruff. From this union 
they have one child, Harry H. Mr. Schaeffer is a 
Republican.

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