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FORMAN, Ernestine Viola

Female 1908 - 1995  (86 years)


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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  FORMAN, Ernestine Viola was born on 11 Oct 1908 in Battle Creek, MI (daughter of FORMAN, Ernest Harry and PUFFER, Evangeline V.); died on 19 Jan 1995 in Redford, MI.

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    Ernestine married BIERWIRTH, Ormand Frederick on 15 Jan 1928 in Detroit, MI. Ormand was born on 11 May 1907 in MI; died in May 1966 in MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

    Children:
    1. BIERWIRTH, James Ernest was born on 15 Aug 1928 in Detroit, MI; died in 20 Feb; was buried in Detroit, MI.
    2. BIERWIRTH, Charles Ormond was born on 28 Feb 1930 in Detroit, MI; died on 9 Oct 1996 in ME.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  FORMAN, Ernest Harry was born on 12 Sep 1888 in Carlton Township, MI (son of FORMAN, Lemuel Rumsey and PUFFER, Viola Delphina); died on 19 Jan 1952 in Detroit, MI; was buried in Detroit, MI.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    Graduate of the dept of pharmacy, University of MI. Reside in Detroit, MI. A druggist in Detroit, MI in 1941.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=13215468

    Ernest married PUFFER, Evangeline V. on 18 Apr 1908 in Battle Creek, MI. Evangeline (daughter of PUFFER, Ellsworth Hazzard and MERRILL, Georgiana) was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Pennfield, MI; died on 13 Oct 1984 in Livonia, MI; was buried in Detroit, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  PUFFER, Evangeline V. was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Pennfield, MI (daughter of PUFFER, Ellsworth Hazzard and MERRILL, Georgiana); died on 13 Oct 1984 in Livonia, MI; was buried in Detroit, MI.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=13215466

    Buried:
    GRID=

    Children:
    1. 1. FORMAN, Ernestine Viola was born on 11 Oct 1908 in Battle Creek, MI; died on 19 Jan 1995 in Redford, MI.
    2. FORMAN, Georgia Fern was born on 12 Jul 1910 in Detroit, MI; died on 27 Oct 1997 in Loveland, CO; was buried in Denver, CO.
    3. FORMAN, Kathryn Elizabeth was born on 6 Oct 1911 in Detroit, MI; died on 22 Sep 1999 in MI; was buried on 24 Sep 1999 in Detroit, MI.
    4. FORMAN, Margaret Alice was born on 14 Jan 1915 in Detroit, MI; died on 26 Nov 1984 in Dallas, TX.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  FORMAN, Lemuel RumseyFORMAN, Lemuel Rumsey was born on 14 May 1857 in Kankakee, IL; died on 14 Jun 1929 in Hastings, MI; was buried in Carlton, MI.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    Woodland MI

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=20503542

    Lemuel married PUFFER, Viola Delphina on 2 Mar 1881 in Battle Creek, MI. Viola (daughter of PUFFER, George Layfayette and AMIDON, Elsie D.) was born on 19 Jun 1857 in Canisteo, NY; died on 7 Sep 1946 in Scottville, MI; was buried in Carlton, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  PUFFER, Viola DelphinaPUFFER, Viola Delphina was born on 19 Jun 1857 in Canisteo, NY (daughter of PUFFER, George Layfayette and AMIDON, Elsie D.); died on 7 Sep 1946 in Scottville, MI; was buried in Carlton, MI.

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    • _COLOR: 11

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    FindaGrave:
    GRID=20503543

    Children:
    1. FORMAN, Arthur Leroy was born on 24 Aug 1881 in Coats Grove, MI; died on 20 Mar 1970 in Trenton, MI; was buried on 26 Mar 1970 in Detroit, MI.
    2. FORMAN, William Glen was born on 3 Mar 1882 in Coats Grove, MI; died on 30 Jan 1972 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Freeport, MI.
    3. FORMAN, George Rumsey was born on 10 Aug 1883 in Coats Grove, MI; died on 21 Jul 1981 in Hastings, MI; was buried in Carlton, MI.
    4. 2. FORMAN, Ernest Harry was born on 12 Sep 1888 in Carlton Township, MI; died on 19 Jan 1952 in Detroit, MI; was buried in Detroit, MI.
    5. FORMAN, Marion Lavern was born on 26 Nov 1891 in Carleton Township, MI; died on 28 Apr 1956 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Carlton, MI.
    6. FORMAN, Earl C. was born on 23 Jun 1896 in Coats Grove, MI; died on 23 Jun 1896 in Coats Grove, MI; was buried in Jun 1896 in Carlton, MI.
    7. FORMAN, Elsa Rocina was born on 23 Jun 1896 in Coats Grove, MI; died on 5 Jul 1989 in South Boardman, MI; was buried in Scottville, MI.
    8. FORMAN, Fern Estella was born on 13 Sep 1898 in Coats Grove, MI; died on 9 Dec 1965 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried in Carlton, MI.

  3. 6.  PUFFER, Ellsworth HazzardPUFFER, Ellsworth Hazzard was born on 30 Jun 1862 in Hornell, NY (son of PUFFER, Tisdale Amidon and GIFFORD, Mary Jane); died on 15 Apr 1942 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.

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    • Ref#: 421
    • _COLOR: 11
    • Arrival: 1865, Battle Creek, MI

    Notes:

    He came with his parents to Battle Creek, MI when 3 years old, and lived on a farm in Bedford township three years, then removed to the farm in Pennfield, MI, where he still lives. He was educated in the public schools and in Battle Creek College. He has been supervisor of Pennfield 11 years; is a member of the Methodist Protestant Church, a trustee and superintendent of the Sunday School; member of the Knights of Maccabees of the World. He was elected County Road Commissioner April 5, 1915, by a majority of 2,377, the largest vote ever given a candidate in the county. The term of office is six years.
    "Mr. Puffer was the first member of the board of supervisors to introduce a resolution providing for a good roads commission in Calhoun County. As a member of the board he established a reputation for honesty and square dealing enjoyed by few men in public life and has been endorsed by a majority of the Democratic members of that body. He has shown a spirit of fairness upon all questions affecting equally the interests of both country and the city districts."

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=13451935 plot A145 grave 1

    Ellsworth married MERRILL, Georgiana on 14 Sep 1884 in Pennfield, MI. Georgiana (daughter of MERRILL, Horace Augustus and HODGE, Sophia E.) was born on 6 Sep 1868 in Battle Creek, MI; died on 4 Dec 1918 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried on 6 Dec 1918 in Pennfield, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  MERRILL, GeorgianaMERRILL, Georgiana was born on 6 Sep 1868 in Battle Creek, MI (daughter of MERRILL, Horace Augustus and HODGE, Sophia E.); died on 4 Dec 1918 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried on 6 Dec 1918 in Pennfield, MI.

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    • _COLOR: 11

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    FindaGrave:
    GRID=13451937 plot A145 grave 2

    Children:
    1. PUFFER, Beulah was born on 6 Dec 1885 in Pennfield, MI; died on 17 Nov 1976 in South Boardman, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.
    2. PUFFER, Raymond Ellsworth was born on 4 Jan 1888 in Pennfield, MI; died on 14 Nov 1922 in Philippines; was buried in Pennfield, MI.
    3. PUFFER, Frances Eugenia was born on 3 Sep 1889 in Pennfield, MI; died on 12 Jul 1936 in Detroit, MI; was buried on 14 Jul 1936 in Pennfield, MI.
    4. 3. PUFFER, Evangeline V. was born on 19 Jan 1890 in Pennfield, MI; died on 13 Oct 1984 in Livonia, MI; was buried in Detroit, MI.
    5. PUFFER, Richard Wilson was born on 3 Jul 1892 in Pennfield, MI; died on 1 Aug 1970 in Pasadena, CA; was buried in Altadena, CA.
    6. PUFFER, Harold James was born on 6 Apr 1894 in Pennfield, MI; died on 23 Jan 1983 in Washington, DC; was buried in Augusta, MI.
    7. PUFFER, Baby Boy was born in 1896 in MI; died on 5 Apr 1896 in Pennfield, MI; was buried in MI.
    8. PUFFER, Helen May was born on 1 May 1897 in Pennfield, MI; died in Jul 1982 in Dowling, MI; was buried in Athens, MI.
    9. PUFFER, Georgia Lucille was born on 28 Feb 1900 in Pennfield, MI; died on 30 Mar 1937 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried on 2 Apr 1937 in Pennfield, MI.
    10. PUFFER, Leona Marie was born on 27 Sep 1901 in Pennfield, MI; died on 16 Dec 1997 in Zeeland, MI.
    11. PUFFER, Marian Elizabeth was born on 12 Jun 1903 in Pennfield, MI; died on 11 May 1991 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.
    12. PUFFER, Ellsworth Hazzard Jr. was born on 4 Jun 1905 in Pennfield, MI; died on 16 Sep 1985 in Springfield, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.
    13. PUFFER, Mildred Louise was born on 17 May 1907 in Pennfield, MI; died on 8 Sep 1990 in Tucson, AZ; was buried in Tucson, AZ.
    14. PUFFER, Jeanette Merrill was born on 31 Dec 1908 in Pennfield, MI; died on 13 Oct 1988 in Columbus, OH; was buried in Tallmadge, MI.


Generation: 4

  1. 10.  PUFFER, George LayfayettePUFFER, George Layfayette was born on 16 Jul 1825 in Steuben County, NY (son of PUFFER, Tisdale and AMIDON, Rosina Alcena); died on 15 May 1892 in Hartsville, NY; was buried in Hartsville, NY.

    Other Events and Attributes:

    • Ref#: 488
    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    A Pvt in Co. B., 86th NY Infantry Regt in the Civil War. Wounded in the foot. Member of Abram Miller Post, G.A.R., Canistee, NY.

    His headstone was provided by Gross Brothers, Lee, MA in 1891.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=69730416 Lot 64

    George married AMIDON, Elsie D. on 21 Mar 1847 in Hartsville, NY. Elsie (daughter of AMIDON, John Smith and WILCOX, Phoebe) was born in Dec 1828 in Readsboro, VT; died on 4 Jan 1922 in Hartsville, NY; was buried in Hartsville, NY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 11.  AMIDON, Elsie D.AMIDON, Elsie D. was born in Dec 1828 in Readsboro, VT (daughter of AMIDON, John Smith and WILCOX, Phoebe); died on 4 Jan 1922 in Hartsville, NY; was buried in Hartsville, NY.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=90832804 Lot 64

    Children:
    1. PUFFER, Isaac Lafayette was born on 4 Jul 1848 in Steuben County, NY; died on 30 Jan 1919 in Canisteo, NY; was buried in Canisteo, NY.
    2. PUFFER, Salem Monroe was born on 11 Oct 1849 in Hartsville, NY; died on 16 Oct 1926 in Bath, NY; was buried in Hammondsport, NY.
    3. 5. PUFFER, Viola Delphina was born on 19 Jun 1857 in Canisteo, NY; died on 7 Sep 1946 in Scottville, MI; was buried in Carlton, MI.
    4. PUFFER, Lillian Artenia was born on 19 Apr 1861 in Hartsville, NY; died on 17 Dec 1933 in Greenwood, NY; was buried in Greenwood, NY.

  3. 12.  PUFFER, Tisdale AmidonPUFFER, Tisdale Amidon was born on 29 May 1829 in Readsboro, VT (son of PUFFER, Tisdale and AMIDON, Rosina Alcena); died on 3 May 1874 in Pennfield, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.

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    • Ref#: 346
    • _COLOR: 11
    • Residence: 1850, Hartsville, NY
    • Milit-Beg: 10 Sep 1864, Hartsville, NY

    Notes:

    He died when a large boulder he was burying fell upon him and crushed him. He removed early in life to N. Adams, MA, and thence to Steuben County, NY. At the age of 20 years he went to California in 1849, and again at the age of 23 by way of the Isthmus of Panama. In 1859 he made a trip to Pike's Peak, CO.

    He enlisted at Canedea, NY on 13 Sept, 1864, in Company B, 189th NY Infantry Regt. and was discharged May 31, 1865 at Washington, DC. He then moved to MI and lived four years in Bulford township, Calhoun Co., near the city of Battle Creek, afterward moving to a farm in Pennfield in the same county. He was a member of the Methodist Church.

    He was wounded during the Civil War.

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=13451941

    Tisdale married GIFFORD, Mary Jane on 21 Aug 1859 in Nunda, NY. Mary (daughter of GIFFORD, Levi and WILCOX, Johanna) was born on 21 Oct 1840 in Berkshire County, MA; died on 2 Apr 1917 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 13.  GIFFORD, Mary JaneGIFFORD, Mary Jane was born on 21 Oct 1840 in Berkshire County, MA (daughter of GIFFORD, Levi and WILCOX, Johanna); died on 2 Apr 1917 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=71721350

    Children:
    1. 6. PUFFER, Ellsworth Hazzard was born on 30 Jun 1862 in Hornell, NY; died on 15 Apr 1942 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.
    2. PUFFER, Edwin O. was born on 21 May 1866 in Bedford, MI; died on 26 Jan 1872 in Pennfield, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.
    3. PUFFER, Francis E. was born on 19 Aug 1869 in Pennfield, MI; died on 9 Feb 1872 in Pennfield, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.

  5. 14.  MERRILL, Horace Augustus was born on 18 Dec 1848 in Batavia, NY (son of MERRILL, Sylvester and RUSSELL, Louisa); died on 30 Jul 1917 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried in Potterville, MI.

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    • FindaGrave: Address:
      97542107
    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    According to the NY State Census, 1905 there is a Horace A Merrill born 1849 who is listed as a 'prisoner' at Auburn, NY. Same man? He was a shoemaker

    FindaGrave:
    GRID=97542107

    Horace married HODGE, Sophia E. on 23 Nov 1867 in Battle Creek, MI. Sophia was born in 1849 in Greenfield, MS; died before 31 Jul 1917 in South Boardman, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  6. 15.  HODGE, Sophia E.HODGE, Sophia E. was born in 1849 in Greenfield, MS; died before 31 Jul 1917 in South Boardman, MI; was buried in Pennfield, MI.

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    • _COLOR: 11

    Notes:

    A direct descendant of Elder William Brewster, who came in the Mayflowe r.

    Children:
    1. 7. MERRILL, Georgiana was born on 6 Sep 1868 in Battle Creek, MI; died on 4 Dec 1918 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried on 6 Dec 1918 in Pennfield, MI.


 

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