1844 - 1909 (64 years)
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Name |
PUFFER, James B. |
Birth |
28 Nov 1844 |
NY [1, 2] |
Gender |
Male |
FindaGrave |
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Residence |
1850 |
Chenango, NY [2] |
Residence |
1860 |
Port Crane, NY [3] |
Residence |
1870 |
Oxford, NY [4] |
Residence |
1880 |
Binghamton, NY [5] |
Residence |
1888 |
Binghamton, NY [5] |
Residence |
1900 |
Binghamton, NY [5] |
_COLOR |
11 |
Death |
4 Jul 1909 |
Binghamton, NY [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"
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Cremation |
5 Jul 1909 |
Binghamton, NY |
Person ID |
I36067 |
Puffer 062124 |
Last Modified |
19 Apr 2024 |
Father |
PUFFER, Rev. Enos, b. 26 Feb 1811, NY d. 22 May 1872, Broome County, NY (Age 61 years) |
Mother |
WEST, Mary Ann, b. 26 Apr 1817, Pittstown, NY d. 26 Feb 1884, NY (Age 66 years) |
Residence |
1855 |
Chenango, NY [1] |
Residence |
1870 |
Fenton, NY [4] |
Family ID |
F11539 |
Group Sheet | Family Chart |
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Notes |
- A Past Sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men (fraternal organization).
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Sources |
- [S691] New York State Census, 1855.
- [S164] _1850 United States Federal Census.
- [S425] _1860 United States Federal Census.
- [S328] _1870 United States Federal Census.
- [S1219] Binghamton, New York Directories, 1888-1890.
- [S1026] New York Death Index, 1852-1956.
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