Background
Shaffner, Henry Fries was born on September 19, 1867 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Francis and Caroline Louisa (Fries) Shaffner.
Shaffner, Henry Fries was born on September 19, 1867 in Winston-Salem, North Carolina, United States. Son of John Francis and Caroline Louisa (Fries) Shaffner.
Bachelor of Philisophy, University of North Carolina, 1887.
Secretary-treasurer Wachovia Loan & Trust Company (later Wachovia Bank & Trust Company), 1893-1911. Vice president Wachovia Bank and Trust Company in Winston-Salem, 1911-1931, Chairman, Board Of Directors, 1931-1941. President Winston-Salem Building and Loan Association.
President Briggs-Shaffner Company, Oakdale Cotton Mills.
Member financial board Southern Province, Moravian Church. Member Sigma Alpha Epsilon. Clubs: Twin City, Forsyth Country (Winston-Salem).
Married Agnes G. Siewers, November 21, 1901. Children: Henry Siewers (deceased), Eleanor C. (Mistress R. East. Guthrie), Anna P. (Mistress R. South. Slye), Emil North., Louis de South. Began as pharmacist, 1887.