Puffer Genealogy

PUFFER, Ruth

Female 1903 - 1982  (79 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  PUFFER, Ruth was born on 4 Jul 1903 in IL (daughter of PUFFER, William Lincoln and STOREY, Effie S.); died on 3 Dec 1982 in Schaumburg, IL.

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    • _COLOR: 2
    • Residence: 1910, Chicago, IL
    • Residence: 1920, Chicago, IL
    • Residence: 1930, Chicago, IL
    • Residence: 1940, Chicago, IL


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  PUFFER, William LincolnPUFFER, William Lincoln was born on 1 Apr 1865 in Downers Grove, IL (son of PUFFER, Reuben Wilson and KENYON, Rozella Sandusky); died on 1 Oct 1932 in Evanston, IL; was buried on 2 Oct 1932 in Downers Grove, IL.

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    • _COLOR: 11
    • Residence: 1870, Lisle, IL
    • Residence: 1880, Lisle, IL
    • Residence: 1900, Chicago, IL
    • Residence: 1910, Lisle, IL
    • Residence: 1910, Lisle, IL

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=16355859

    William married STOREY, Effie S. on 6 Jun 1903 in Lake, IN. Effie (daughter of STOREY, William Leo and RHEA, Margaret T.) was born on 10 Jul 1864 in New Albany, IN; died on 25 Dec 1945 in Chicago, IL; was buried on 28 Dec 1945 in Hillside, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  STOREY, Effie S.STOREY, Effie S. was born on 10 Jul 1864 in New Albany, IN (daughter of STOREY, William Leo and RHEA, Margaret T.); died on 25 Dec 1945 in Chicago, IL; was buried on 28 Dec 1945 in Hillside, IL.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Children:
    1. 1. PUFFER, Ruth was born on 4 Jul 1903 in IL; died on 3 Dec 1982 in Schaumburg, IL.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  PUFFER, Reuben WilsonPUFFER, Reuben Wilson was born on 28 Jan 1823 in Oxford, MA (son of PUFFER, Deacon Henry and WILSON, Lusanna); died on 15 Jul 1877 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in Downers Grove, IL.

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    • Ref#: 157
    • _COLOR: 11
    • Birth: 1825, NY
    • Residence: 1 Jun 1840, Du Page, IL
    • Residence: 4 Sep 1850, Downers Grove, IL
    • Residence: 1855, Naperville, IL
    • Residence: 24 Jun 1860, Lisle, IL
    • Residence: 1862, DuPage County, IL
    • Residence: Jun 1863, IL
    • Residence: 3 Jun 1870, Lisle, IL

    Notes:

    He was a farmer at Downers Grove, IL. He was well educated, one of the best informed men of his day. He was a typical representative of the pioneer stock from New England, the kind that never knew defeat.

    A Civil War Veteran, Pvt., Co. D., 105th Illinois Inf. Regt.

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    GRID=16355875

    Reuben married KENYON, Rozella Sandusky on 18 Oct 1843. Rozella (daughter of KENYON, Esquire James and WILKINSON, Hannah) was born on 10 Apr 1822 in Petersburg, NY; died on 19 Dec 1914 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in 1914 in Downers Grove, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  KENYON, Rozella SanduskyKENYON, Rozella Sandusky was born on 10 Apr 1822 in Petersburg, NY (daughter of KENYON, Esquire James and WILKINSON, Hannah); died on 19 Dec 1914 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in 1914 in Downers Grove, IL.

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    • _COLOR: 11
    • Residence: 4 Sep 1850, Downers Grove, IL; Puffer Farm
    • Residence: 24 Jun 1860, Lisle, IL; Puffer Farm
    • Residence: 3 Jun 1870, Lisle, IL; Puffer Farm
    • Residence: 15 Jun 1880, Lisle, IL; Puffer Farm
    • Residence: 19 Jun 1900, Lisle, IL; Puffer Farm
    • Residence: 28 Apr 1910, Lisle, IL; Puffer Farm

    Notes:

    Her father died when she was very young and she was adopted by an uncle, David Loring, who came to IL when she was very young. She had a brother George and an Uncle Russell Potter, an Englishman, who married Elizabeth Barry. Mrs. Puffer "was to the day of her death a blessing and a benediction to all who came in contact with her. She passed through great trials and hardships in war times with her large family and sick husband and her two eldest sons in the army, by she came out of it all the same sunny, devoted Christian she has always been, never too tired or busy to go to a friend or neighbor night or day if they needed her. They had the true pioneer spirit and our home was a shelter and refuge for all who needed their help. And they believed in 'freely have you received, freely give.' They were rich only in love and kindness and a big farm that was home to all."

    A local newspaper said of her:
    "Perhaps no figure in the community was better known or better loved than this beautiful woman whose whole life was one of utter unselfishness and devotion to the interests of those about her. A devout Christian and an old-fashioned mother, who believed that woman's place was in the home, and yet with a vision so broad that she could find good in all things and interest in all people. Her sympathy and love went to every one who needed her assistance and nothing that she could give or do was ever withheld. Such a personality cannot but leave its imprint upon those who knew her, and her spirit like a fragrance will remain to bless and hallow every corner of the old homestead that saw the growth and beauty of her character develop as the years rolled by."

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    GRID=16365361

    Children:
    1. PUFFER, Charles Mortimer was born on 6 Mar 1847 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 26 May 1878 in Burlington Heights, IL; was buried in Downers Grove, IL.
    2. PUFFER, Julia Seville was born on 4 Dec 1848 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 15 Sep 1850 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in DuPage County, IL.
    3. PUFFER, George Wilson was born on 20 Nov 1850 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 18 Aug 1864 in Columbus, KY; was buried in Mound City, IL.
    4. PUFFER, Edwin Russell was born on 25 Sep 1852 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 18 Dec 1924 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in Downers Grove, IL.
    5. PUFFER, Henry Elmer was born on 1 May 1855 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 10 Jul 1920 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in Downers Grove, IL.
    6. PUFFER, Frank Sumner was born on 1 Feb 1856 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 9 Sep 1924 in Jefferson, IA; was buried in Jefferson, IA.
    7. PUFFER, Leonard Reuben was born on 20 May 1859 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 5 May 1933 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried on 7 May 1933 in Darien, IL.
    8. PUFFER, Harriett Mary was born on 13 Feb 1862 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 12 Feb 1952 in Winnetka, IL.
    9. 2. PUFFER, William Lincoln was born on 1 Apr 1865 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 1 Oct 1932 in Evanston, IL; was buried on 2 Oct 1932 in Downers Grove, IL.
    10. PUFFER, Lucy Genevieve was born on 27 Oct 1867 in Downers Grove, IL; died in 1942 in Broward County, FL; was buried in Downers Grove, IL.
    11. PUFFER, Dr. Maurice Lyon was born on 15 Oct 1872 in Downers Grove, IL; died on 29 Dec 1950 in Aurora, IL.

  3. 6.  STOREY, William Leo was born in CA 1834 in New Albany, IN; died before 1910.

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    • _COLOR: 8

    William married RHEA, Margaret T. on 18 May 1860 in New Albany, IN. Margaret was born in Jun 1836 in IN; died on 27 Nov 1921 in Cook County, IL; was buried on 29 Nov 1921 in Chicago, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  RHEA, Margaret T. was born in Jun 1836 in IN; died on 27 Nov 1921 in Cook County, IL; was buried on 29 Nov 1921 in Chicago, IL.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

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    GRID=157818919

    Children:
    1. 3. STOREY, Effie S. was born on 10 Jul 1864 in New Albany, IN; died on 25 Dec 1945 in Chicago, IL; was buried on 28 Dec 1945 in Hillside, IL.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  PUFFER, Deacon HenryPUFFER, Deacon Henry was born on 15 Feb 1790 in Berlin, MA (son of PUFFER, Rev. Reuben D. D. and PERRY, Hannah); died on 12 Mar 1851 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in Lisle, IL.

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    • Ref#: 86
    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    He was a clothier by trade, and lived at Farnumsville, MA before going t o IL. He deeded land at Charlton (City), MA., April 12, 1830, to G eorge W. Marsh (W.D. 291-369).

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=48124190

    Henry married WILSON, Lusanna on 4 Oct 1814 in Belchertown, MA. Lusanna was born on 26 Sep 1791 in Belchertown, MA; died on 7 Jul 1866 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in DuPage County, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  WILSON, LusannaWILSON, Lusanna was born on 26 Sep 1791 in Belchertown, MA; died on 7 Jul 1866 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in DuPage County, IL.

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    • _COLOR: 11
    • Residence: 1860, Lisle, IL

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    GRID=48124209

    Children:
    1. PUFFER, Elizabeth Wilson was born on 16 Nov 1816 in Millbury, MA; died on 26 Feb 1894 in Lake County, IL; was buried in Milburn, IL.
    2. PUFFER, Hannah Perry was born on 16 Feb 1818 in Sutton, MA; died on 4 May 1882 in IA; was buried in Troy Mills, IA.
    3. PUFFER, Henry Jr. was born on 5 Apr 1820 in Oxford, MA; died on 18 Jul 1906 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in DuPage County, IL.
    4. 4. PUFFER, Reuben Wilson was born on 28 Jan 1823 in Oxford, MA; died on 15 Jul 1877 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in Downers Grove, IL.
    5. PUFFER, Edwin was born on 28 Apr 1827 in Charlemont, MA; died on 24 Sep 1828 in MA; was buried in Charlton, MA.

  3. 10.  KENYON, Esquire JamesKENYON, Esquire James was born in CA 1782; died before 1840 in IL.

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    • _COLOR: 8

    James married WILKINSON, Hannah. Hannah was born in CA 1782 in Yorkshire, England; died in NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  WILKINSON, HannahWILKINSON, Hannah was born in CA 1782 in Yorkshire, England; died in NY.
    Children:
    1. 5. KENYON, Rozella Sandusky was born on 10 Apr 1822 in Petersburg, NY; died on 19 Dec 1914 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in 1914 in Downers Grove, IL.