Elmer Adam Schafer

Elmer married Ruby A. Conard on 22 Sep 2009 in Lincoln, Nebraska (home of the bride). Ruby was born on 13 Aug 1882 in Kansas; died on 03 Nov 1963 in Los Angeles, California. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

In 1910 census, Addie S Conard, Ruby's mother was living with E.A. and Ruby in Lincoln City, Lancaster County Nebraska

1. Ward Remond Schafer was born in 1912.
2. Dorthy S. Schafer was born in 1914.
3. Paul D. Schafer was born in 1921 in Nebraska.

Family/Spouse: Sarah Lillian (Lillie) YOUNGER. Sarah (daughter of Richard YOUNGER and Nancy Ann STRAUGHAN) was born on 2 Feb 1876; died on 13 Apr 1951; was buried in Stamford, NE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

EA and Lillian both were traveling sales people. EA sold mens straw hats, ties and cookware. Lillian sold womens gloves, lace cuffs and collars. They traveled by train, but then they purchased a car and traveled together for many years. EA was divorced and Lillian was separated. After her husband died, they supposedly got married but I don't have any documents to prove that.

EA filed for divirce from his wife, Ruby, citing extreme cruelty and asking for custody of 3 children Dec 7, 1926.

It must not have been granted. Ruby later filed for divorce citing abandonment. On June 13, 1934. She was given custody of one minor child and $5 per week child support.

My mother and father (Ina and Rex Lewis) say that EA was a very kind, sweet man. He must have been a glutton for punishment though, because Lillian was also a VERY difficult woman.

Family/Spouse: Hershel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]