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PUFFER, James B.

Male 1844 - 1909  (64 years)


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  • Name PUFFER, James B. 
    Birth 28 Nov 1844  NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1, 2] 
    Gender Male 
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    Residence 1850  Chenango, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    Residence 1860  Port Crane, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Residence 1870  Oxford, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Residence 1880  Binghamton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Residence 1888  Binghamton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
    Residence 1900  Binghamton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [5] 
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    Death 4 Jul 1909  Binghamton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [6] 
    • He had been ill for a long time and took his own life. He left a note for his wife which read:
      "Darling Nellie:
      This stomach of mine will drive me to a mad house.
      Why stay when it can all be over in a minute?
      I am 64 years of age. I cannot stay much longer at the best. Darling, it will be hard for you to do without me, but it is hard for you to see me suffer.
      You have a letter saying just what I wish done. have Strait and Desmond as undertakers.
      I do not owe any bills, except Catterson 62 cents. My dues are all paid.
      I love everybody and would like to stay, but I feel so bad. I am discouraged and I might as well face it now as at any time. Lovingly,
      J. B. Puffer"

      The note referred to reads as follows"
      " In the event of my death I wish my remains cremated and no ashes saved. I do not wish a preacher to say anything over me. No singing. No flowers. I would like to have Brother Green and Brother Lawyer make a few remarks. I wish only the funeral services of the Improved Order of Red Men by Wamsutta Tribe, No. 37. J. B. Puffer"
    Cremation 5 Jul 1909  Binghamton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Person ID I36067  Puffers
    Last Modified 19 Apr 2024 

    Father PUFFER, Rev. Enos,   b. 26 Feb 1811, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 22 May 1872, Broome County, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 61 years) 
    Mother WEST, Mary Ann,   b. 26 Apr 1817, Pittstown, NY Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 26 Feb 1884, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 66 years) 
    Residence 1855  Chenango, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Residence 1870  Fenton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location  [4] 
    Family ID F11539  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family WARREN, Mary Melvina,   b. 1 Mar 1847, Mainesburg, PA Find all individuals with events at this locationd. 30 Jan 1937, Binghamton, NY Find all individuals with events at this location (Age 89 years) 
    Marriage 7 Nov 1868  NY Find all individuals with events at this location 
    Family ID F10047  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
    Last Modified 21 Apr 2024 

  • Photos
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  • Notes 
    • A Past Sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men (fraternal organization).

  • Sources 
    1. [S691] New York State Census, 1855.

    2. [S164] _1850 United States Federal Census.

    3. [S425] _1860 United States Federal Census.

    4. [S328] _1870 United States Federal Census.

    5. [S1219] Binghamton, New York Directories, 1888-1890.

    6. [S1026] New York Death Index, 1852-1956.


 

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