Margarita Ruth Lewis 1 2 3 4
- Born: 7 February 1896, , Frederick County, MD 2 3 4
- Marriage (1): Harry Randolph Shafer on 26 August 1911 in Frederick, MD 1 2 3
- Died: 24 December 1973, , Frederick County, MD at age 77 4
 Noted events in her life were:
• She appeared on the 1920 US Census in Frederick, MD on 9 January 1920. 2
1920 US Census
Sheet 8A, District 64, Dwelling 187, Family 187, Roll 672
Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
129 East Third Street; Home rented
Rita Shafer..Wife..23..MD
(Living with husband, 3 children, and 2 sisters.)
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• She appeared on the 1930 US Census in Frederick, MD on 8 April 1930. 3
1930 US Census
Sheet 7B, District 12, Dwelling 172, Family 181, Roll 874
Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
274 West 5th Street; Home owned, $3000
Rita L. Shaffer..Wife..34..MD
(Living with husband and 3 children.)
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Margarita married Harry Randolph Shafer, son of Theodore Calvin Shafer and Effie Jane Castle, on 26 August 1911 in Frederick, MD.1 2 3 (Harry Randolph Shafer was born on 5 August 1893 in Middletown, MD 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 and died on 26 November 1963 in Frederick, MD 1 4.)
Noted events in their marriage were:
• They appeared on the 1920 US Census in Frederick, MD on 9 January 1920. 2
1920 US Census
Sheet 8A, District 64, Dwelling 187, Family 187, Roll 672
Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
129 East Third Street; Home rented
Harry Shafer..Head..26..MD..Carpenter, Firm
Rita Shafer..Wife..23..MD
Dorthy Shafer..Daughter..6y7m..MD
John R. Shafer..Son..4y11m..MD
Harry Shafer Jr..Son..1y2m..MD
Helen Lewis..Sister-in-law..26..MD..Milliner, Millinery Store
Amelia Lewis..Sister-in-law..15..MD
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• They appeared on the 1930 US Census in Frederick, MD on 8 April 1930. 3
1930 US Census
Sheet 7B, District 12, Dwelling 172, Family 181, Roll 874
Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland
274 West 5th Street; Home owned, $3000
Harry R. Shaffer..Head..36..MD..Carpenter, Contractors
Rita L. Shaffer..Wife..34..MD
Dorothy L. Shaffer..Daughter..16..MD
Richard L. Shaffer..Son..15..MD
Harry R. J. Shaffer..Son..11..MD
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Marriage Notes:
Mr. Harry R. Shafer, son of Theodore C. Shafer, of near Middletown, and Miss Reta Lewis, daughter of Mrs. Harry Lewis, of Jefferson, were quietly married in this city Saturday night at the home of Rev. M. A. Castle, 370 Madison street, at about 10 o'clock. Following the ceremony the happy young couple left for Waynesboro, where they will spend a week as the guest of the bridegroom's uncle, Mr. Arthur F. Shafer. Upon their return they will reside at the home of Mr. Theodore Shafer. Both young people are very popular in their respective towns, where they are well-known.
(Source: Evening Post. Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland. 28 August 1911)
NOTE - If you read between the lines of this marriage announcement, it should be clear that the young couple actually eloped. Rita Lewis was only 15 years old at the time and the wedding was performed at 10 o'clock at night at the home of the pastor. They then stayed with an uncle for a week and finally returned home to live with the groom's parents.
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