KENYON, Rozella Sandusky

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• 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

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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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Rozella married PUFFER, Reuben Wilson on 18 Oct 1843. Reuben (son of PUFFER, Deacon Henry and WILSON, Lusanna) was born on 28 Jan 1823 in Oxford, MA; died on 15 Jul 1877 in Downers Grove, IL; was buried in Downers Grove, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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. 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.

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