PUFFER, Laura Dana

Puffer Genealogy

1874 - 1962 (87 years)

Generation: 1

PUFFER, Laura Dana was born on 22 Nov 1874 in Saxonville, MA (daughter of PUFFER, George Dana and DENCH, Ellen); died in 1962 in MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.

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_COLOR: 11

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She graduated from the Framingham High School in 1891; from Smith College, 1894, with the degree of A.B., and from Radcliffe College in 1899, with the degree of A.M. She taught in the Brookline public schools, 1895-6; in the Northampton High School, 1896-8; Miss Boostow's School, Kansas City, MO, 1900-2; University of Nebraska, 1902-7. She was made adjunct professor of mathematics in the University of Nebraska in 1907, but resigned and was married in 1908. She is active in clubs and does some newspaper work. In 1914-15 she was a member of the local board of directors and chairman of the lecture and press committee of Washington Center Dramatic League of America; vice-president and chairman of the vocational committee of Washington Branch, Association of Collegiate Allumnae; vice-president of Smith College Club of Washington; member of the executive board of College Women's club of Washington; member of Congressional Committee of National American Women's Suffrage Association and press chairman; member of the executive board and chairman of legislative committee of Washington Woman Sufferage Council; member of board of directors of Washington Branch, National College Equal Suffrage League; member of National Geographic Society; Washington Society of Fin Arts, and Art and Archeology League of Washington.

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Laura married MORGAN, Raymond Beveridge on 4 Apr 1908 in Cambridge, MA. Raymond (son of MORGAN, Rev. William E. and COOK, Phoebe) was born on 1 Jul 1873 in York County, NE; died on 18 Sep 1921 in Rock Creek, Washington, DC; was buried on 21 Sep 1921 in Framingham, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Generation: 2

PUFFER, George Dana was born on 1 Apr 1835 in Sudbury, MA (son of PUFFER, Elijah and CUTTER, Laura M.); died on 24 Dec 1888 in Framingham, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.

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_COLOR: 11

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He was the station agent many years at Saxonville, MA, on the Boston & Albany Railroad, a useful and highly respected citizen.

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George married DENCH, Ellen on 18 Oct 1871 in Framingham, MA. Ellen (daughter of DENCH, John Bent and DURONT\DURANT, Caroline) was born on 18 Jul 1841 in Framingham, MA; died on 14 Oct 1922 in Washington, DC; was buried on 15 Oct 1922 in Framingham, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

DENCH, Ellen was born on 18 Jul 1841 in Framingham, MA (daughter of DENCH, John Bent and DURONT\DURANT, Caroline); died on 14 Oct 1922 in Washington, DC; was buried on 15 Oct 1922 in Framingham, MA.

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Residence: 1920, Washington, DC

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Some records incorrectly list her husband as John Puffer

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PUFFER, Dr. Ethel Dench was born on 10 Oct 1872 in Framingham, MA; died in 1950; was buried in Keene, NH.
1. PUFFER, Laura Dana was born on 22 Nov 1874 in Saxonville, MA; died in 1962 in MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Katherine Fairbanks was born on 17 Aug 1878 in Framingham, MA; died before 1978.
PUFFER, Louisa Wallis was born on 24 Aug 1885 in Framingham, MA; died in 1981 in Framingham, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.

Generation: 3

PUFFER, Elijah was born on 1 Mar 1800 in Sudbury, MA; was christened on 20 Apr 1800 in Sudbury, MA (son of PUFFER, Deacon Samuel T. Jr. and EAMES, Joanna); died on 11 Apr 1879 in Saxonville, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.

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_COLOR: 11

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He was a grocer for many years. He was also a shoe manufacturer.

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Elijah married CUTTER, Laura M. on 12 Nov 1820 in Sudbury, MA. Laura (daughter of CUTTER, William and Rosina) was born on 10 Oct 1801 in Sudbury, MA; died on 26 Feb 1871 in Auburndale, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

CUTTER, Laura M. was born on 10 Oct 1801 in Sudbury, MA (daughter of CUTTER, William and Rosina); died on 26 Feb 1871 in Auburndale, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.

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PUFFER, Almira Jessie Cutter was born on 5 May 1821 in Sudbury, MA; died on 5 Jan 1897 in Saxonville, MA; was buried in Lawrence, MA.
PUFFER, Laura Ann was born on 10 Aug 1823 in Marlborough, MA; died on 17 Apr 1858 in Saxonville, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Nancy Kidder was born on 2 Jul 1825 in Marlborough, MA; died on 31 Jan 1900 in Framingham, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Elijah Jr. was born on 19 Feb 1829 in Boston, MA; died on 10 Feb 1832 in Boston, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Eliza Jane was born on 18 Jan 1832 in Boston, MA; died in 1919 in Framingham, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
2. PUFFER, George Dana was born on 1 Apr 1835 in Sudbury, MA; died on 24 Dec 1888 in Framingham, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Alfred Edgar was born on 1 Jul 1839 in Saxonville, MA; died on 12 Dec 1859 in Framingham, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Eugene Edgar was born on 19 Feb 1842 in Saxonville, MA; died on 24 Jul 1842 in Saxonville, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.

6.	DENCH, John Bent was born about 1810 in MA; died before 1898 in MA. Other Events and Attributes: _COLOR: 8 John married DURONT\DURANT, Caroline on 1 Oct 1840 in Newton, MA. Caroline was born about 1810 in Newton, MA; died on 23 May 1898 in Framingham, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

$DURONT\DURANT, Caroline$ DURONT\DURANT, Caroline was born about 1810 in Newton, MA; died on 23 May 1898 in Framingham, MA.

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3. DENCH, Ellen was born on 18 Jul 1841 in Framingham, MA; died on 14 Oct 1922 in Washington, DC; was buried on 15 Oct 1922 in Framingham, MA.
DENCH, Caroline Gardner was born on 27 May 1851 in Framingham, MA; died after 1929 in Washington, DC.
DENCH, Edward Starr was born in CA 1849 in Framingham, MA; died on 2 Feb 1859 in Dracut, MA.

Generation: 4

PUFFER, Deacon Samuel T. Jr. was born on 31 Oct 1765 in Sudbury, MA (son of PUFFER, Lieut. Phineas and STRATTON, Molly); died on 5 Aug 1842 in Sudbury, MA; was buried in Sudbury, MA.

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Title: Captain
_COLOR: 11

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He joined the Congregational Church at Sudbury, May 26, 1786, by profession of faith, was chosen deacon, Sept 14, 1807, continuing in that office until his death, a period of 35 years. He was an energetic, industrious and prominent citizen, highly respected by his townsmen. When he died 11 of his 13 children were living, and 50 of his 65 grandchildren, of whom but one was married. He was captain of the militia.

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Samuel married EAMES, Joanna on 16 Mar 1785 in Sudbury, MA. Joanna (daughter of EAMES, Aaron and MCALISTER, Anne) was born on 3 Nov 1766 in Sudbury, MA; died on 27 Nov 1820 in Sudbury, MA; was buried in Sudbury, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

EAMES, Joanna was born on 3 Nov 1766 in Sudbury, MA (daughter of EAMES, Aaron and MCALISTER, Anne); died on 27 Nov 1820 in Sudbury, MA; was buried in Sudbury, MA.

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PUFFER, Joanna was born on 6 Oct 1785 in Sudbury, MA; was christened on 21 May 1786 in Sudbury, MA; died before 1885.
PUFFER, Phineas was born on 14 Dec 1786 in Sudbury, MA; was christened on 1 Apr 1787 in Sudbury, MA; died on 5 Aug 1864 in Adams, NY.
PUFFER, Aaron was born on 26 Nov 1788 in Sudbury, MA; died on 18 Mar 1865 in Cambridge, MA.
PUFFER, James Bowdoin was born on 22 Aug 1790 in Sudbury, MA; died on 31 Dec 1865 in Sudbury, MA.
PUFFER, Luther Eames was born on 29 Jul 1792 in Sudbury, MA; died on 24 Jul 1870 in Lowell, MA; was buried in Lowell, MA.
PUFFER, Sophia was born on 23 Sep 1794 in Sudbury, MA; died on 13 Sep 1873 in Sudbury, MA.
PUFFER, Elijah was born on 29 Oct 1796 in Sudbury, MA; died before 1814.
PUFFER, Clarissa was born in CA 1797 in Wayland, MA; died on 22 Jul 1799 in Wayland, MA.
PUFFER, Clarissa was born on 17 Dec 1798 in Harvard, MA; died on 2 Apr 1868 in Cambridge, MA; was buried in Cambridge, MA.
4. PUFFER, Elijah was born on 1 Mar 1800 in Sudbury, MA; was christened on 20 Apr 1800 in Sudbury, MA; died on 11 Apr 1879 in Saxonville, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Laura G. was born in 1801; died on 26 Feb 1858 in MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.
PUFFER, Capt. Martin Luther was born on 2 May 1802 in Sudbury, MA; was christened on 9 May 1802 in Sudbury, MA; died on 18 Aug 1854 in Bennington, VT; was buried in Bennington, VT.
PUFFER, Windsor was born on 13 Jan 1804 in Sudbury, MA; died after 1874.
PUFFER, Mary Ann was born on 2 Feb 1806 in Sudbury, MA; died on 19 Nov 1899 in Newfields, NH; was buried in Newfields, NH.
PUFFER, Samuel Jr. was born on 19 Jan 1808 in North Sudbury, MA; was christened on 31 Jan 1808 in North Sudbury, MA; died on 4 Sep 1864 in Sudbury, MA; was buried in Sudbury, MA.

10. CUTTER, William and died.
William married Rosina. Rosina and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
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Rosina and died.
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5. CUTTER, Laura M. was born on 10 Oct 1801 in Sudbury, MA; died on 26 Feb 1871 in Auburndale, MA; was buried in Framingham, MA.