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 by	Avard Longley
Succeeded by	James Wilberforce Longley
Personal details
Born	(1846-02-01)February 1, 1846 Nicteaux, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
Died	December 28, 1904(1904-12-28) (aged 58) Truro, Nova Scotia
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

• Mackintosh, C.H., ed. (1880). The Canadian Parliamentary Companion and Annual Register. Ottawa: Citizen Printing and Publishing Company. p. 349.
• A Directory of the Members of the Legislative Assembly of Nova Scotia, 1758-1958, Public Archives of Nova Scotia (1958)