| William T. Shafer | |
| State House: | Pennsylvania |
| Term Start: | 1859 |
| Term End: | 1861 |
| Birth Name: | William Thompson Shafer |
| Birth Date: | 17 February 1825 |
| Death Place: | West Pikeland Township, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Resting Place: | Oaklands Cemetery West Chester, Pennsylvania, U.S. |
| Children: | 1 |
| Signature: | Signature of William T. Shafer (1881) (cropped).png |
William Thompson Shafer (February 17, 1825 – April 3, 1882) was an American politician from Pennsylvania. He served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1859 to 1861.
William Thompson Shafer was born on February 17, 1825, to Martha (née Neilor) and John Shafer.[1] [2] He learned the carpenter's trade. He went to school under Joseph C. Strode.[2]
Shafer worked as a teacher for several years.[2] He worked in the mercantile business of Shafer's stand. He supporting his father as a clerk and, in 1849, he took over the store from his father.[2]
Shafer was aide-de-camp for Governor James Pollock. In that role, he attained the rank of lieutenant colonel.[1] [2] He was a Republican and served as a member of the Pennsylvania House of Representatives, representing Chester County from 1859 to 1861.[1] [3] He served as school director and as auditor of West Pikeland Township.[1]
Shafer married Mary E. Evans, daughter of Abel Evans, in 1865. They had one child, Martha.[2]
Shafer died on April 3, 1882, in West Pikeland Township. He was interred at Oaklands Cemetery in West Chester.[1]