Puffer Genealogy
YORK, Rodney Puffer
1961 - 1993 (32 years)
1. YORK, Rodney Puffer was born on 5 Feb 1961 in Albuquerque, NM (son of YORK, Dr. Philip Kimbrough and PUFFER, Dr. Margaret Elizabeth); died on 18 Dec 1993 in Albuquerque, NM; was buried in Albuquerque, NM. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1985, Albuquerque, NM
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GRID=95196073Family/Spouse: STEWART, Diane. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. YORK, Dr. Philip Kimbrough was born on 22 Sep 1917 in Memphis, TN (son of YORK, Robert and KNAPP, Rosa Bailey); died on 8 Mar 1985 in Albuquerque, NM; was cremated in Mar 1985. Other Events and Attributes:
- Burial: Albuquerque, NM; Address:
Sunset Memorial Park - FindaGrave: Address:
98917119 - _COLOR: 11
Notes:
Doctorate from the Univ. of Wisconsin, in chemical research.
Burial:
His ashes were placed along the Jemez River in Alburquerque, NM
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GRID=98917119Philip married PUFFER, Dr. Margaret Elizabeth on 29 Dec 1945 in Denver, CO, and was divorced before 1968. Margaret (daughter of PUFFER, Rodney Arthur and WOY, Mary Elizabeth) was born on 25 Jan 1917 in Denver, CO; died on 28 Dec 1988 in Albuquerque, NM; was cremated in Denver, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- Burial: Albuquerque, NM; Address:
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PUFFER, Dr. Margaret Elizabeth was born on 25 Jan 1917 in Denver, CO (daughter of PUFFER, Rodney Arthur and WOY, Mary Elizabeth); died on 28 Dec 1988 in Albuquerque, NM; was cremated in Denver, CO. Other Events and Attributes:
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32429803 - _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1946, Madison, WI
- Residence: 1952, Austin, TX
- Residence: 1956, Albuquerque, NM
Notes:
Doctorate at Univ. of Wisconsin in biochemistry
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GRID=32429803
Died:
A teacher at Harwood Girls School, and Albuquerque public schools.Children:
- Living
- Living
- 1. YORK, Rodney Puffer was born on 5 Feb 1961 in Albuquerque, NM; died on 18 Dec 1993 in Albuquerque, NM; was buried in Albuquerque, NM.
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Generation: 3
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YORK, Robert was born on 24 Oct 1879 in Wichita, KS; died on 18 Oct 1948 in Memphis, TN; was buried in Memphis, TN. Other Events and Attributes:
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46413931 - _COLOR: 11
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46413931Robert married KNAPP, Rosa Bailey on 15 Jan 1912 in Jacksonville, FL. Rosa was born on 6 Nov 1889 in CA; died on 8 Sep 1965 in Memphis, TN; was buried on 9 Nov 1965 in Memphis, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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5. KNAPP, Rosa Bailey was born on 6 Nov 1889 in CA; died on 8 Sep 1965 in Memphis, TN; was buried on 9 Nov 1965 in Memphis, TN. Other Events and Attributes:
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262558390 - _COLOR: 11
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GRID=262558390Children:
- 2. YORK, Dr. Philip Kimbrough was born on 22 Sep 1917 in Memphis, TN; died on 8 Mar 1985 in Albuquerque, NM; was cremated in Mar 1985.
- YORK, Col. Jerome Bailey was born on 8 May 1916 in TN; died on 29 Dec 1982 in Marin County, CA; was buried in San Francisco, CA.
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PUFFER, Rodney Arthur was born on 24 Jan 1886 in Grand Rapids, MI (son of PUFFER, Rev. William Martin and MCMICHAEL, Margaret); died on 27 Jul 1945 in Denver, CO; was buried in Denver, CO. Other Events and Attributes:
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32429484 - Ref#: 438
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1918, Denver, CO
Notes:
Graduated from the Kalamazoo High School, MI in 1905 and from Kalamazoo College (Ph.B. 1909). He engaged in the teaching profession. In 1910 he became principal of the Lafayette (CO.) High School. In 1914 he received the degree of M.A. from the University of Colorado. He is now principal of the Loveland High School in Colorado. He is a member of Phi Kappa Psi fraternity. His home is at 618 Lincoln Ave., Loveland, CO.
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GRID=32429484Rodney married WOY, Mary Elizabeth on 16 Jul 1914 in Denver, CO. Mary (daughter of WOY, Silas Mansfield and MORLEDGE, Anne Elizabeth) was born on 2 Sep 1884 in Sparta, WI; died on 28 Nov 1925 in Denver, CO; was buried in Denver, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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WOY, Mary Elizabeth was born on 2 Sep 1884 in Sparta, WI (daughter of WOY, Silas Mansfield and MORLEDGE, Anne Elizabeth); died on 28 Nov 1925 in Denver, CO; was buried in Denver, CO. Other Events and Attributes:
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32429482 - _COLOR: 11
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On her maternal side she is descended from Abraham Westfall, a captain in the Revolution. She is a member of the D.A.R.
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GRID=32429482Children:
- 3. PUFFER, Dr. Margaret Elizabeth was born on 25 Jan 1917 in Denver, CO; died on 28 Dec 1988 in Albuquerque, NM; was cremated in Denver, CO.
- PUFFER, Dorothy Ann was born on 30 Apr 1919 in Denver, CO; died in Jun 1920 in Denver, CO; was buried in Denver, CO.
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Generation: 4
12. PUFFER, Rev. William Martin was born on 12 Jun 1860 in Sheldon, VT (son of PUFFER, Rev. William R. and KINSLEY, Esther Ann); died on 10 Oct 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried on 12 Oct 1936 in Kalamazoo, MI. Other Events and Attributes:
- Ref#: 407
- _COLOR: 11
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He attended public schools and St. Johnsbury (VT) Academy, where he graduated in 1878, entered Wesleyan University at Middletown, CT, where in 1882 he received his degree of A.B. From his alma mater he received the degree of A.M. in 1885, and D.D. from Albion College in 1898. He was principal of the graded school in Clare, MI, 1882-4; he joined the Michigan Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church in 1884 and in the same year became pastor of the church at Hart, MI. In 1885-7 he was pastor at Plainfield Avenue Church, Grand Rapids, MI; pastor from 1888 to 1892 inclusive at Hastings, MI; and from 1893-5 inclusive in Manistee, M I. He was appointed Presiding Elder of the Lansing District of the Methodist Episcopal Church and served 1896-1901; pastor at Kalamazoo, 1901-7; superintendent of Kalamazoo district 1907-13; now pastor of Trinity Church, Grand Rapids. He was elected member of the London Society of Bi lical Archeology, Jan 11, 1891. He was a member of the General Conference in 1900 and is a member of the Federal Council of Churches in North America.
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GRID=30712948William married MCMICHAEL, Margaret on 11 Jun 1883 in Farwell, MI. Margaret (daughter of MCMICHAEL, James Wyley and HORTON, Mary Ann) was born on 9 Jul 1864 in Freedom, OH; died on 10 Apr 1958 in South Boardman, MI; was buried in Kalamazoo, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. MCMICHAEL, Margaret was born on 9 Jul 1864 in Freedom, OH (daughter of MCMICHAEL, James Wyley and HORTON, Mary Ann); died on 10 Apr 1958 in South Boardman, MI; was buried in Kalamazoo, MI. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1940, Kalamazoo, MI; with her sister Annie
- Residence: 1950, Kalamazoo, MI
Children:
- PUFFER, William James was born on 24 May 1884 in Clare, MI; died on 9 Jan 1956 in Weslaco, TX; was buried in Weslaco, TX.
- 6. PUFFER, Rodney Arthur was born on 24 Jan 1886 in Grand Rapids, MI; died on 27 Jul 1945 in Denver, CO; was buried in Denver, CO.
- PUFFER, Anna Margaret was born on 29 Mar 1888 in Grand Rapids, MI; died in Jul 1985 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried in Kalamazoo, MI.
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WOY, Silas Mansfield was born in Sep 1850 in OH; died in 1920 in Denver, CO; was buried in Denver, CO. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
Notes:
From Pennsylvania Dutch families.
Silas married MORLEDGE, Anne Elizabeth. Anne (daughter of MORLEDGE, James and DUMBLETON, Mary) was born on 14 Jul 1851 in Minerva, OH; died on 19 Dec 1938 in Toledo, OH; was buried in Denver, CO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. MORLEDGE, Anne Elizabeth was born on 14 Jul 1851 in Minerva, OH (daughter of MORLEDGE, James and DUMBLETON, Mary); died on 19 Dec 1938 in Toledo, OH; was buried in Denver, CO. Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
Children:
- WOY, John Morledge was born on 13 Sep 1875 in IA; died on 19 Sep 1954 in San Diego County, CA; was buried in San Diego, CA.
- 7. WOY, Mary Elizabeth was born on 2 Sep 1884 in Sparta, WI; died on 28 Nov 1925 in Denver, CO; was buried in Denver, CO.