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Photograph of the main house and chicken houses that comprised the egg hatchery business, Shaffer's Chicks, near Woodstock.

Two company vehicles are visible parked on the right. Both have logos on the side that read, "Shaffer's Chicks".

Unidentified man is standing by a conveyor belt filled with chicken eggs. He appears to be sorting them.

It is likely this is Shaffer's Chick's, an egg hatchery that was located in the Woodstock area.

Photo of two separate portrait photographs of Joanna B. (Gardner) Shaffer of Woodstock.

She was born in Mt. Airy, North Carolina, to William Rush and Mary (Foster) Gardner.

She grew up in Hillsville , Virginia, and graduated from Hillsville…

Photo of two separate portrait photographs of John David Shaffer.

He is remembered for having been the president of Shaffer's, Inc. and Shaffer's Barbecue Service, retiring in 1990.

John was born in Maurertown, the son of Vernon Spitler and…

Photo of two separate portrait photographs of John David Shaffer.

He is remembered for having been the president of Shaffer's, Inc. and Shaffer's Barbecue Service, retiring in 1990.

John was born in Maurertown, the son of Vernon Spitler and…

Portrait photograph of William F. Dalke, Jr. and his wife, Kathryn Stover (Shaffer) Dalke.

The coupled married in 1941.

William is most remembered for having continued his father's movie theatre business.

In 1956, he expanded the business…

Portrait photograph of John David Shaffer wearing a plaid suit and striped tie.

He is remembered for having been the president of Shaffer's, Inc. and Shaffer's Barbecue Service, retiring in 1990.

John was born in Maurertown, the son of Vernon…

Portrait of William "Bill" Shaffer as a young man.

He is best remembered for his work as a poultryman, and as a former Mayor of Woodstock, and a former member of the Virginia General Assembly.

Bill Shaffer was born in Middletown to Vernon…

A portrait of Bill Shaffer wearing a suit and tie.

He is best remembered for his work as a poultryman, and as a former Mayor of Woodstock, and a former member of the Virginia General Assembly.

Bill Shaffer was born in Middletown to Vernon…

Portrait of William "Bill Shaffer" as a young man.

He is best remembered for his work as a poultryman, and as a former Mayor of Woodstock, and a former member of the Virginia General Assembly.

Bill Shaffer was born in Middletown to Vernon…

Portrait of William Robert Shaffer.

He is best remembered for his work as a poultryman, and as a former Mayor of Woodstock, and a former member of the Virginia General Assembly.

Bill Shaffer was born in Middletown to Vernon Spitler (1884-1958)…
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