SOUTHWORTH, Lucy Hewett

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Lucy married PUFFER, Loring in 1827 in Canton, MA. Loring (son of PUFFER, Nathan and JOSLIN, Abigail) was born on 4 Jul 1797 in Lancaster, MA; was christened on 30 Sep 1810 in Lancaster, MA; died on 15 Sep 1828 in Stoughton, MA; was buried in Stoughton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lucy married SNELL, Joseph Doane on 11 Feb 1849 in Brockton, MA. Joseph (son of SNELL, Joseph and COOK, Hannah) was born on 4 Dec 1789 in Brockton, MA; died before 1889. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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His general education was acquired in common and private schools, which he attended until he reached the age of eighteen years, and he graduated from the Boston Dental College March 17, 1870. From 18 to 25 years of age he was engaged in machine shop work and the manufacturing of pegging awls, but ill health obliged him to change his occupation and the three years following were devoted to the study of medicine and dentistry. He began the practice of dentistry in 1854, and for nearly fifty-five years followed the profession actively, mainly in North Bridgewater, which afterwards became Brocton. Since 1858 he has been engaged in life and fire insurance business, and now (1915) represents a number of the old-line companies of England and America. This business in connection real estate in time almost entirely replaces this profession. Dr. Puffer is a great reader, and for over sixty years has devoted and average of five hours in twenty-four to reading.
Quite early in life Dr. Puffer became a copious correspondent for various newspapers, and later was editor of the Brockton Advance for one year, and editor and proprietor of the Brocton Eagle in 1885-85. Other literary work, especially in historical and biographical lines, has widened his reputation. In 1871-72 he was adjunct professor of operative and clinical dentistry in the Boston Dental College, and professor in the institute of the Old Colony Dental Association and was a frequent essayist at its meetings. He has at two periods during his residence in North Bridgewater, or Brockton, been a member of the school committee (1875 -1885); and for over a third of the century he has been one of the trustees of the public library, of which he is known as the "father" having served as president of the board. He was one of the number of citizens who originally purchased the library, and some years later gave it to the town. He was appointed a justice of the peace in 1885, and is now holding a commission, one of the oldest in the State; in 1883 he was appointed a notary public, and also holds a commission to perform marriages in Brockton. Since its incorporation he has been a trustee of the Brock ton Savings Bank.

Originally and anti-slavery man, he was among the first to help from the Republican party, and has been steadfastly devoted to its cause. Outspoken and frank with tongue and pen, he is counted one the most efficient, honorable and successful political workers in MA. He has been on the Republican city committee of Brockton for many years, and has served as chairman.

The Brocton Eagle is given credit for presenting Benjamin Harrison as a candidate for president in a very appreciative article, Feb. 6, 1885, when Dr. Puffer was the editor. This article was reprinted in an IA newspaper, the editor of which was afterward appointed private secretary by President Harrison.
Dr. Puffer had a personal friendship through political and lyceum work with Lowell, Whittier, Sumner, John D. Long, and cherishes many interest ng letters from famous men of his acquaintance.

In 1856 he became an active member of the Plymouth County Agricultural Society; was trustee for many years, and has been vice-president. In 1860 Dr. Puffer built the first greenhouse ever constructed in North Bridgewater; and from that date to the present he has been an ardent horticulturist, florist and frequent contributor to agricultural, horticultural and floricultural publications. Dr. Puffer was one of the active originators of the Brockton Agricultural Society founded in 1874, which was a success from the start. Its opening exhibition, held in a tent for ten days, received an income of $7,400; and now it's annual income exceeds $100,000.

He is also a member of the New England Historic Genealogical Society; of the Natural History Society of Boston; of the Old Bridgewater Historical Society, of which he has served as president, and now president-emeritus; of the Stoughton Historical Society, of which he is a trustee; of the Old Colony Historical Society (honorary member), of Taunton; and of the MA and Suburban Press Association; and a charter member of Paul Revere Lodge, A.F.&A.M. and of Satucket Chapter, R.A.M. of Brockton.

A Plymouth County editor wrote: "Loring W. Puffer's long life has been one of useful activity along many lines. As a town and city official he instituted reforms and progressive ideas in the health and school departments and public library. As a write on political and civic subjects h e has been vigorous and outspoken. Always a busy worker upon whom his private concerns mad large demands he never hesitated to give his time and talents freely to further any community cause that appealed to him as being right and worthy. A keen and kindly observer, his periods of recreation or travel have been made to add to his knowledge of men, matters and manners. His remarkable memory, has been a storehouse of things worth while, and a wide acquaintance among people of note and achievement has be fostered by his fondness for the now too uncommon art of personal correspondence. Rich in historical and genealogical lore, he has been a recognized authority, a voluminous writer and a frequent public speaker along these lines, and his estimates of his fellowmen have be en characterized by a spirit of broad charity and of appreciation of the best that was in them.

While never hesitating to let it be known where he stood on any public issue, to assail a worn or champion a right in plain and unmistakable English, Dr. Puffer has loved friendships, flowers and all the finer things of life that blossom and bloom in the sunshine of the passing years. " A.J.H.R.

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Loring married CURTIS, Martha Mary Crane on 18 Sep 1855. Martha (daughter of CURTIS, Ephraim and WALES, Mary Fenno Crane) was born on 2 Apr 1837 in Worcester, MA; died on 4 May 1922 in Brockton, MA; was buried in Stoughton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1910, Brocton, MA

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Graduate of the Perkins School, Brockton High School, New England Conservatory of Music, a skillful pianist; member of the Society of Mayflower Descendants. "Miss Puffer was a member of the Brockton Society of the Church of the New Jerusalem, and always interested in its welfare, although prevented by ill health from attending any of its services during the last fifteen years. Her mind was unusually acute and she took an active interest in religious matters and in genealogical studies. She was deeply interested in music and for years practiced both piano and organ, showing marked ability. She was the daughter of Dr. and Mrs. Loring W. Puffer, both attendants at the services of the Brockton Society, and the latter a member. Her two brothers, William L. and Clarence Puffer are attendants of the New Church. Interment was in Stoughton, MA. - P.S."

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In the printing business at Brockton, MA.

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William married LEONARD, Eliza Cook on 5 Dec 1888 in Brockton, MA. Eliza (daughter of LEONARD, Cyrus and ISAACS, Mary S.) was born on 26 Dec 1865 in Brockton, MA; died on 13 Apr 1922 in MA; was buried in Stoughton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 24 Apr 1950, West Bridgewater, MA

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Entered the insurance and real estate business with his father, Loring W. Puffer, about 1888, and has continued in the same line to date. Has charge of large real estate interests in Brockton and vicinity. Belongs to the Odd Fellows, Brockton Commercial Club. Is a 32nd degree mason and belongs to Bay State Commandery, and Aleppo Temple, Mystic Shrine. Is a graduate of the Brockton High School.

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Clarence married ROLLINS, Minnie Jean on 19 Jun 1901 in Brockton, MA. Minnie (daughter of ROLLINS, William Blanding and MACE, Elmira J.) was born on 12 Oct 1867 in Jay, ME; died on 8 Jan 1943 in MA; was buried in Stoughton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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Family/Spouse: DULLEA, 1st Lt. Daniel F.. Daniel was born on 14 Nov 1915 in Columbia, ME; died on 19 Jun 1944 in England; was buried in Stoughton, MA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Milit-Beg: 8 Jun 1943, Boston, MA; Womens Army Corps

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She was an WAC during WWII.This is the woman who I visited at her farm in New Hampshire. She had given a genealogy lecture on the Puffers in MA and that is how I learned of her. When I visited her (Freedom Acres, NH) she showed me her copy of the Puffer Genealogy book by Charles Nutt. She allowed me to take it home and use it. I had it re-stitched and rebound as a thank you for letting me use it. Some 10 (1988) years after returning it a friend of hers called me and asked if I wanted the book. I paid $50 plus shipping. That's how I came across an original copy of the book. DMC

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Katherine married WHITE in 1929 in Taunton, MA, and was divorced before 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Katherine married WHITE in 1929, and was divorced before 1943. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]