Puffer Genealogy

WHITNEY, Ellen Maria

Female 1841 - 1842  (1 year)


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  1. 1.  WHITNEY, Ellen Maria was born on 10 Jun 1841 in Westminster, MA (daughter of WHITNEY, Theodore and WHEELER, Betsey); died on 26 Nov 1842 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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Generation: 2

  1. 2.  WHITNEY, TheodoreWHITNEY, Theodore was born on 2 Apr 1807 in Westminster, MA; died on 19 Oct 1894 in MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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    Theodore married WHEELER, Betsey on 4 Nov 1835 in Westminster, MA. Betsey (daughter of WHEELER, Josiah Page and PUFFER, Betsey) was born on 4 Jan 1814 in Westminster, MA; died on 31 Mar 1884 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  WHEELER, BetseyWHEELER, Betsey was born on 4 Jan 1814 in Westminster, MA (daughter of WHEELER, Josiah Page and PUFFER, Betsey); died on 31 Mar 1884 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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    Children:
    1. 1. WHITNEY, Ellen Maria was born on 10 Jun 1841 in Westminster, MA; died on 26 Nov 1842 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.


Generation: 3

  1. 6.  WHEELER, Josiah PageWHEELER, Josiah Page was born on 19 Jul 1785 in Westminster, MA (son of WHEELER, Josiah and PAGE, Huldah); died on 20 May 1851 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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    He was a man of genial temper and given to hospitality, a kind neighbor and worthy citizen.

    Josiah married PUFFER, Betsey on 29 Oct 1807 in Westminster, MA. Betsey (daughter of PUFFER, Josiah and READ, Mary) was born on 19 Mar 1788 in Westminster, MA; died on 10 Aug 1846 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 7.  PUFFER, BetseyPUFFER, Betsey was born on 19 Mar 1788 in Westminster, MA (daughter of PUFFER, Josiah and READ, Mary); died on 10 Aug 1846 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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    Children:
    1. WHEELER, Josiah Addison was born on 1 Sep 1808 in Westminster, MA; died on 20 May 1851; was buried in Rochester, NY.
    2. WHEELER, Lyman was born on 1 Aug 1810 in Westminster, MA; died on 20 Nov 1810 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    3. WHEELER, Betsey was born on 24 Sep 1811 in Westminster, MA; died on 1 Sep 1813; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    4. 3. WHEELER, Betsey was born on 4 Jan 1814 in Westminster, MA; died on 31 Mar 1884 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    5. WHEELER, Newell Reed was born on 6 May 1816 in Westminster, MA; died on 28 Feb 1853 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    6. WHEELER, Francis Denny was born on 15 Nov 1818 in Westminster, MA; died on 8 Feb 1893 in Worcester, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.
    7. WHEELER, Asa Whitney was born on 15 Nov 1818 in Westminster, MA; died on 12 Sep 1833 in Westminster, MA.
    8. WHEELER, Orange was born on 24 Apr 1821 in Westminster, MA; died on 29 Nov 1882 in Worcester, MA; was buried in Worcester, MA.
    9. WHEELER, Mary Ann was born on 24 Sep 1823 in Westminster, MA; died on 15 Jun 1866 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    10. WHEELER, Caroline Augusta was born on 10 May 1827 in Westminster, MA; died on 13 Aug 1854 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    11. WHEELER, Martha Maria was born on 8 Jan 1829 in Westminster, MA; died on 1 Nov 1899 in Fitchburg, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.
    12. WHEELER, Harriet Foster was born on 15 Aug 1832 in Westminster, MA; died on 4 Apr 1875; was buried in Westminster, MA.


Generation: 4

  1. 12.  WHEELER, Josiah was born on 29 Sep 1743 in Concord, MA; died on 16 Dec 1826 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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    Wheeler Gen., p 53.

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    Josiah married PAGE, Huldah on 1 Jan 1773 in Westminster, MA. Huldah (daughter of PAGE, Daniel and HASKELL, Ruth) was born on 31 Jan 1748 in Shirley, MA; died on 31 Mar 1826 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 13.  PAGE, Huldah was born on 31 Jan 1748 in Shirley, MA (daughter of PAGE, Daniel and HASKELL, Ruth); died on 31 Mar 1826 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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    Children:
    1. WHEELER, Thirza was born on 6 Mar 1781 in Westminster, MA; died on 13 Jan 1846 in Fitchburg, MA; was buried in Fitchburg, MA.
    2. 6. WHEELER, Josiah Page was born on 19 Jul 1785 in Westminster, MA; died on 20 May 1851 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

  3. 14.  PUFFER, JosiahPUFFER, Josiah was born on 21 Mar 1735 in Sudbury, MA (son of PUFFER, Capt. Jabez and HAYNES, Thankful); died on 9 Jul 1806 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.

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    • Residence: 1790, Canajoharie, NY
    • Residence: 1799, Canajoharie, NY

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    He settled in Westminster about the time of the incorporation, 1759, on Lot No 62, in the south part of the town, on the farm lately owned by Cephas W. Bush. In early youth he lost a thumb by the explosion of a gun in his hands and was disqualified for military service. When he enlisted, it is said that he passed the examination by wearing gloves of which the thumb of one was filled with wood. He was in the French War, as the following letter to his father at Sudbury shows:

    "Halfway Brook, July ye 23, 1758.
    Honored father and mother

    I hope these few lines may find you and all my Brothers and Sisters well and in good health as I am at this time after my Duty to you my father and mother and Love to my Brothers and sisters and friends and neighbors I will inform you that we have been met with a vary poor Stroke in the loss of Captain Daken and Leftene Curtis and thre privets, william grout J onathan Patson Nathanial Molton all of Sudbury and in the fight we lost three Captens and two Leftenants and one Ensine and two Sargnts and one Corporal and thirteen privets all out of our Regiment * * * and I will inform you that I Received your Letter this Day Dated June ye 29, and I Desier you would Send me a Letter as Sun as you Can I also Desier prayers for me and I hope that I shall Return to you in Due time--Know more at present So I shall Remain Your Dutifull Son
    JOSIAH PUFFER."

    He was a sergeant in Capt. Dakin's Co,, Col. Nicols' regt. at Worcester (list Jan 4 1759). He was in Captain Noah Mile's company, Colonel John Whitcomb's regiment Apr. 19, 1775, and took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill; also in Capt. Elisha Jackson's company to reinforce the northern army, 1777.

    He was an active, influential citizen, of good judgment, able and upright. He was a Representative to the General Court in 1787, 1790, and 1791. He was the best educated man in town, except perhaps the minister. He retained his health to the day of his death. He mowed an acre of heavy grass the day before he died, and, indeed, died in the hayfield next day, while making his hay, pitchfork in hand, and was found dead by a neighbor. He deeded land to his son Samuel in 1805 (W.D. 163, 452). His will was dated Jan. 10, 1806. The 1790 census shows he was living in Westminster, head of a family of nine.

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    Josiah married READ, Mary on 29 Nov 1759 in Sudbury, MA. Mary (daughter of READ, Isaac L. and WILLIS, Experience) was born on 19 Mar 1741 in Sudbury, MA; died on 19 Jul 1831 in Westminster, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 15.  READ, Mary was born on 19 Mar 1741 in Sudbury, MA (daughter of READ, Isaac L. and WILLIS, Experience); died on 19 Jul 1831 in Westminster, MA.

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    It is unproven if these are Mary's parents. The Puffer Genealogy book, by Nutt, says her parents are Jacob and Experience Read.

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    Children:
    1. PUFFER, Rev. Isaac G. Sr. was born on 24 Jan 1761 in Sudbury, MA; died on 12 Mar 1837 in Watson, NY; was buried in Watson, NY.
    2. PUFFER, Mary was born on 5 Apr 1763 in Westminster, MA; died on 19 Apr 1857 in Petersham, MA.
    3. PUFFER, Jabez was born on 14 Jun 1765 in Westminster, MA; died before 1865 in NY.
    4. PUFFER, Eunice was born on 2 Aug 1767 in Westminster, MA; died on 22 Feb 1846; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    5. PUFFER, Thankful was born on 17 Apr 1769 in Westminster, MA; died on 18 Apr 1857 in Westfield, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    6. PUFFER, Lucena was born on 27 May 1771 in Sudbury, MA; died on 11 Sep 1851 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    7. PUFFER, Samuel Read was born on 21 Oct 1773 in Westminster, MA; died on 22 Mar 1854 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    8. PUFFER, Ruth was born on 1 Mar 1776 in Westminster, MA; died on 19 Apr 1833 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    9. PUFFER, Sally was born on 22 Mar 1780 in Westminster, MA; died on 5 Oct 1811 in MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    10. PUFFER, Asahel was born on 20 Dec 1781 in Westminster, MA; died on 20 Mar 1835 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.
    11. 7. PUFFER, Betsey was born on 19 Mar 1788 in Westminster, MA; died on 10 Aug 1846 in Westminster, MA; was buried in Westminster, MA.