Early life and education
Sheffer was born in York, Pennsylvania on May 24, 1783 to Henry Sheffer and Anna Maria Billmeyer. He attended common schools and Harvard University. Sheffer studied medicine in Philadelphia and commenced practice in York Springs, Pennsylvania.Career
Sheffer served as associate judge of Adams County, Pennsylvania from 1813 to 1837. Sheffer was elected as a Democratic Party (United States), Democrat to the 25th United States Congress. He served from March 4, 1837 to March 3, 1839, representing the Pennsylvania's 12th congressional district, 12th congressional district of Pennsylvania. Sheffer was an unsuccessful candidate for re-election in 1838 to the 26th United States Congress. Following his tenure in Congress, Sheffer resumed the practice of his profession. He was a delegate to the 1848 Democratic National Convention.Personal life and death
Sheffer had two children. Sheffer died at the age of 96 in York Springs, Pennsylvania on February 16, 1880. He was interred in the Old Lutheran Cemetery, located in York Springs.See also
*List of members of the United States House of Representatives who served a single termReferences
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