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PUFFER, Mabel Emeline

PUFFER, Mabel Emeline

Female 1870 - 1934  (63 years)

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  1. 1.  PUFFER, Mabel EmelinePUFFER, Mabel Emeline was born on 23 May 1870 in Ayer, MA (daughter of PUFFER, Pvt. George Gibson and SPRAGUE, Ellen Louise); died in 1934 in Worcester, MA.

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    • _COLOR: 2
    • Residence: May 1900, Ayer, MA
    • Residence: 1907, Ayer, MA
    • Residence: 1910, Ayer, MA
    • Residence: 1914, Ayer, MA
    • Residence: 1927, Worcester, MA

    Notes:

    Graduate of the Ayer High School in 1886, of the Emerson School of Oratory, Boston, in 1893. Named after her grandmother, a devout Unitarian and substantially wealthy.

    Mabel, a white heiress, and her black handyman, Arthur Garfield 'Honey' Hazzard planned to marry, but her family found a compliant judge to declare her mentally incompetent, not only breaking the engagement but, conveniently, seizing control of her assets. Ann Hagedorn, Savage Peace: Hope and Fear in America, 1919 (New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2007), 543 pp .

    She owned a cottage on Sandy Pond, Ayer, MA where she stayed during her conflict with family over her marriage plans.


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    Graduate of the Ayer High School in 1886, of the Emerson School of Oratory, Boston, in 1893. Named after her grandmother, a devout Unitarian and substantially wealthy.

    Mabel, a white heiress, and her black handyman, Arthur Garfield 'Honey' Hazzard planned to marry, but her family found a compliant judge to declare her mentally incompetent, not only breaking the engagement but, conveniently, seizing control of her assets. Ann Hagedorn, Savage Peace: Hope and Fear in America, 1919 (New York, NY: Simon & Schuster, 2007), 543 pp .,

    Residence:
    a stenographer

    Family/Spouse: HAZZARD, Arthur Garfield. Arthur (son of HAZZARD, William W. and LEW, Mary I.) was born on 2 Jan 1881 in Lowell, MA; died after 1942. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  PUFFER, Pvt. George GibsonPUFFER, Pvt. George Gibson was born on 23 Oct 1838 in Westminster, MA (son of PUFFER, Josiah and PAGE, Emeline); died on 9 Dec 1915 in Ayer, MA; was buried on 12 Dec 1915 in Ayer, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Ref#: 237
    • _COLOR: 11
    • Milit-Beg: 8 Jul 1864, MA
    • Milit-End: 27 Oct 1864, MA

    Notes:

    He was educated in the public schools.
    Civil War Veteran, he enlisted, Jul 8 1864, in Co. E ., Sixth Mass. Vols., and was discharged Oct. 27, 1864.
    Since 1868, he lived at Ayers, MA. He was for many years engaged in the transportation of milk in charge of cars running between Stow and Boston, Littleton and Boston, and Pepperell and Boston. He followed farming for a number of years and was engaged in business in Ayer as a coal dealer.
    Since 1889 he has devoted himself to care of his real estate and the supervision of real estate for others. He was a Republican and was road commissioner. He is a member of the Unitarian church has was trustee for 18 years of George S. Boutwell Post, G.A.R.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=114706473

    George married SPRAGUE, Ellen Louise on 1 Jan 1868 in Littleton, MA. Ellen (daughter of SPRAGUE, John and SANDERSON, Lydia) was born on 11 Aug 1835 in Littleton, MA; died on 14 Mar 1914 in Ayer, MA; was buried in Ayer, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  SPRAGUE, Ellen Louise was born on 11 Aug 1835 in Littleton, MA (daughter of SPRAGUE, John and SANDERSON, Lydia); died on 14 Mar 1914 in Ayer, MA; was buried in Ayer, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=180191480

    Children:
    1. 1. PUFFER, Mabel Emeline was born on 23 May 1870 in Ayer, MA; died in 1934 in Worcester, MA.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  PUFFER, JosiahPUFFER, Josiah was born on 2 Jan 1810 in Westminster, MA (son of PUFFER, Samuel Read and WOOD, Mary); died on 10 Jan 1881 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • FindaGrave: Address:
      76592514
    • Ref#: 141
    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    He was a man of public spirit, prominent in military circles and in the temperance movement. He was a farmer at Bolton; kept a hotel at Harvard ; manufactured chairs at Westminster.

    He was an enterprising, public spirited man, much interested in military affairs and somewhat given to speculation in real estate, in which he was quite successful. He was an earnest advocate of temperance, and on account of his activity, in support of his belief, he suffered some personal indignities. He was at one time captain of the Westminster guards.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=76592514

    Josiah married PAGE, Emeline on 18 Sep 1834 in Westminster, MA. Emeline (daughter of PAGE, Joel and WHEELER, Thirza) was born on 11 Jul 1813 in Fitchburg, MA; died on 21 Dec 1878 in MA; was buried in Westminster, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  PAGE, EmelinePAGE, Emeline was born on 11 Jul 1813 in Fitchburg, MA (daughter of PAGE, Joel and WHEELER, Thirza); died on 21 Dec 1878 in MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=76592443

    Children:
    1. PUFFER, Merrick Harwood was born on 1 Jul 1835 in Westminster, MA; died on 19 Jan 1901 in Leominster, MA; was buried in Princeton, MA.
    2. 2. PUFFER, Pvt. George Gibson was born on 23 Oct 1838 in Westminster, MA; died on 9 Dec 1915 in Ayer, MA; was buried on 12 Dec 1915 in Ayer, MA.
    3. PUFFER, William Augustus was born on 20 Jul 1843 in Westminster, MA; died on 30 Dec 1887 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Harvard, MA.
    4. PUFFER, Frank N. was born about 1852 in MA; died before 1952.

  3. 6.  SPRAGUE, JohnSPRAGUE, John was born on 6 Jul 1798 in Littleton, MA; died on 15 Jun 1873 in Ayer, MA; was buried in Littleton, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=27222337

    John married SANDERSON, Lydia on 31 Mar 1824 in Littleton, MA. Lydia (daughter of SANDERSON, Samuel and WHITCOMB, Lydia) was born on 24 Feb 1800 in Littleton, MA; died on 11 Dec 1884 in MA; was buried in Littleton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  SANDERSON, LydiaSANDERSON, Lydia was born on 24 Feb 1800 in Littleton, MA (daughter of SANDERSON, Samuel and WHITCOMB, Lydia); died on 11 Dec 1884 in MA; was buried in Littleton, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=27222339

    Children:
    1. 3. SPRAGUE, Ellen Louise was born on 11 Aug 1835 in Littleton, MA; died on 14 Mar 1914 in Ayer, MA; was buried in Ayer, MA.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  PUFFER, Samuel ReadPUFFER, Samuel Read was born on 21 Oct 1773 in Westminster, MA (son of PUFFER, Josiah and READ, Mary); died on 22 Mar 1854 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Ref#: 76
    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    By act of legislature, in 1827, he dropped his middle name. He succeeded to the homestead in South Westminster and was a quiet, industrious and upright citizen. He enlisted for the War of 1812 and he and his wife used their pewter spoons to cast bullets at the time of the alarm. His estate was administered by his son Josiah.

    He and his wife Polly are listed in the "Historical Discourse delivered on the 125th anniversary of the Congregational Church in Westminster, Mass."

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=88473032

    Samuel married WOOD, Mary on 6 Nov 1801 in Westminster, MA. Mary (daughter of WOOD, Nathan and COWEE, Mehitable) was born on 15 Sep 1782 in Westminster, MA; died on 27 Mar 1843 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  WOOD, MaryWOOD, Mary was born on 15 Sep 1782 in Westminster, MA (daughter of WOOD, Nathan and COWEE, Mehitable); died on 27 Mar 1843 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    It is said that she was the best educated woman in town in her day.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=88472929

    Children:
    1. PUFFER, Merrick was born on 9 Feb 1803 in Westminster, MA; died on 6 Jan 1858 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    2. PUFFER, Mary was born on 20 Apr 1805 in Westminster, MA; died on 12 Apr 1900 in Chelsea, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.
    3. PUFFER, Elmira was born on 10 Sep 1807 in Westminster, MA; died on 2 Nov 1902 in Boston, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    4. 4. PUFFER, Josiah was born on 2 Jan 1810 in Westminster, MA; died on 10 Jan 1881 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    5. PUFFER, Mehitable Cowee was born on 1 Jan 1812 in Westminster, MA; died on 14 Dec 1896 in Newton, MA; was buried in Holden, MA.
    6. PUFFER, Joel Wood was born on 26 Dec 1813 in Westminster, MA; died on 22 Dec 1828 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    7. PUFFER, Sarah Bigelow was born on 9 Sep 1815 in Westminster, MA; died on 11 Apr 1889 in Brimfield, MA; was buried in Brimfield, MA.
    8. PUFFER, Nancy Wood was born on 27 Nov 1817 in Westminster, MA; was christened on 19 Jun 1827; died on 17 Jun 1879 in Gardner, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    9. PUFFER, Samuel Augustus was born on 9 Oct 1820 in Westminster, MA; died on 21 Feb 1825 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    10. PUFFER, Caroline Abby was born on 28 Feb 1822 in Westminster, MA; was christened on 19 Jun 1827 in Westminster, MA; died on 9 Mar 1912 in Boston, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.
    11. PUFFER, Martha Raymond was born on 4 Jan 1825 in Westminster, MA; died on 17 Jan 1910 in Brookline, MA; was buried in Cambridge, MA.

  3. 10.  PAGE, Joel was born on 29 Jun 1782 in Fitchburg, MA; died on 22 May 1853 in Fitchburg, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=119311088

    Joel married WHEELER, Thirza in Feb 1806 in Fitchburg, MA. Thirza (daughter of WHEELER, Josiah and PAGE, Huldah) was born on 6 Mar 1781 in Westminster, MA; died on 13 Jan 1846 in Fitchburg, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  WHEELER, Thirza was born on 6 Mar 1781 in Westminster, MA (daughter of WHEELER, Josiah and PAGE, Huldah); died on 13 Jan 1846 in Fitchburg, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=119311116

    Children:
    1. 5. PAGE, Emeline was born on 11 Jul 1813 in Fitchburg, MA; died on 21 Dec 1878 in MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    2. PAGE, Joel was born on 25 Nov 1820 in Westminster, MA; died on 13 Apr 1906 in Lancaster, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.

  5. 14.  SANDERSON, SamuelSANDERSON, Samuel was born on 30 Apr 1762 in Littleton, MA (son of SANDERSON, Moses and FLAGG, Mary); died on 26 Jul 1832 in Littleton, MA; was buried in Littleton, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=27222113

    Samuel married WHITCOMB, Lydia on 19 Nov 1795 in Littleton, MA. Lydia was born on 26 Jun 1762 in Middlesex County, MA; died on 19 Oct 1849 in Littleton, MA; was buried in Littleton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  WHITCOMB, LydiaWHITCOMB, Lydia was born on 26 Jun 1762 in Middlesex County, MA; died on 19 Oct 1849 in Littleton, MA; was buried in Littleton, MA.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=27222108

    Children:
    1. 7. SANDERSON, Lydia was born on 24 Feb 1800 in Littleton, MA; died on 11 Dec 1884 in MA; was buried in Littleton, MA.


 

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