SHEFFEY, Daniel, lawyer, born in Frederick, Maryland, in 1700; died in Staunton, Virginia, 3 December, 1830. He was bred a shoemaker in his father's shop, but, although without advantages, acquired through his own exertions a respectable education. He emigrated to Virginia when twenty-one years of age, followed his trade at Wytheville, at the same time studied law, and was admitted to the bar. His original character and natural ability soon brought him into notice, he acquired a large practice, and, removing to Staunton, won reputation at the bar, and was for many years a member of the legislature. He was elected to congress as a Federalist in 1810, and served by re-election from 1809 till 1817. His speech in favor of the renewal of the charter of the first United States bank was a masterly effort, and was listened to by the house for three hours in profound silence. He opposed the war of 1812. He often engaged in controversy with John Randolph, who on one occasion, in commenting on his speech, said: "The shoemaker ought not to go beyond his last." Mr. Sheffey retorted: "If that gentleman had ever been on a shoemaker's bench, he would never have left it."