Puffer Genealogy
PUFFER, Simon
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1. PUFFER, Simon was born in 1800 in Ludlow, VT; died in 1866 in Hamburg, NY; was buried in Clarence, NY.
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- Ref#: 104a
- _COLOR: 11
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GRID=27186093Family/Spouse: DICKINSON, Adeline G.. Adeline (daughter of DICKINSON, Parley and CLARKE, Clarissa) was born on 1 Jul 1812 in Black Rock, NY; died on 8 May 1889 in Weyauwega, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. PUFFER, Clarissa \ Clarise
was born in Sep 1832 in NY; died on 31 Jul 1855 in Buffalo, NY.
- 3. PUFFER, Jabez G.
was born in 1835 in Erie County, NY; died on 12 Jun 1864 in Resaca, GA; was buried in Chattanooga, TN.
- 4. PUFFER, Philena
was born on 2 Oct 1837 in NY; died on 24 Mar 1907 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried on 31 Mar 1907 in Mendon, MI.
- 5. PUFFER, Harriet A.
was born on 21 Nov 1841 in Buffalo, NY; died on 6 Sep 1886 in Waupaca County, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
- 6. PUFFER, Harvey
was born about 1843 in NY; died before 1870 in NY.
- 7. PUFFER, Henry Samuel Sr.
was born in 1844 in Buffalo, NY; died on 6 Apr 1896 in Anna, IL; was buried in Anna, IL.
- 8. PUFFER, Jane A.
was born on 23 Nov 1845 in NY; died on 30 Aug 1875 in Waupaca County, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
- 9. PUFFER, Abigail
was born on 22 Nov 1847 in Buffalo, NY; died on 1 Jun 1928 in Waupaca, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
- 10. PUFFER, Dr. John Dickinson
was born in Mar 1850 in Buffalo, NY; died on 25 Dec 1915 in Ashland, WI; was buried in Ashland, WI.
Generation: 2
2. PUFFER, Clarissa \ Clarise
(1.Simon1) was born in Sep 1832 in NY; died on 31 Jul 1855 in Buffalo, NY.
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- Residence: 1850, Albany, NY
- Residence: 1855, Buffalo, NY
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Residence:
Studying to become a nurse3. PUFFER, Jabez G.
(1.Simon1) was born in 1835 in Erie County, NY; died on 12 Jun 1864 in Resaca, GA; was buried in Chattanooga, TN.
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- _COLOR: 11
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Civil War Soldier, US Army, Pvt.
Enlisted 28 Jul 1862, joined Co E 103 Inf OH Vol US Army 16 Sep 1862 with his brother Henry, promoted to full Corporal 29 Dec 1862. His name is listed on the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument Public Square Cleveland, OH panel #14. His brother Henry is also listed along side Jabez. Died from being wounded in the right lung 14 May 1864 in the Battle of Resaca, Georgia. His mother Adeline was awarded his pension Jun 1890 in Waupaca County, Wisconsin.
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GRID=29917504. PUFFER, Philena (1.Simon1) was born on 2 Oct 1837 in NY; died on 24 Mar 1907 in Battle Creek, MI; was buried on 31 Mar 1907 in Mendon, MI.
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- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1850, Black Rock, NY
- Residence: 1860, Hamburg, NY
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GRID=137799981Family/Spouse: COLVIN, Orson. Orson was born in Sep 1843 in NY; died in 1901 in MI; was buried in Saint Joseph County, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 11. COLVIN, Simon Puffer
was born on 27 Aug 1862 in IN; died on 2 Oct 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried in Saint Joseph County, MI.
- 12. COLVIN, Clara E.
was born in 1864 in NY; died in Apr 1936 in Houghton County, MI; was buried in Sidnaw, MI.
- 13. COLVIN, Minnie F.
was born in CA 1867 in IL; died on 24 Dec 1958 in East Leroy, MI; was buried in Cooper, MI.
- 14. COLVIN, Hattie
was born on 1 May 1869 in Leland, IL; died on 23 May 1931 in Centreville, MI; was buried in Mendon, MI.
- 15. COLVIN, John Jefferson
was born on 22 Jan 1874 in Vicksburg, MI; died in 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried in Kalamazoo, MI.
5. PUFFER, Harriet A.
(1.Simon1) was born on 21 Nov 1841 in Buffalo, NY; died on 6 Sep 1886 in Waupaca County, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
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- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1860, Hamburg, NY
- Residence: 1865, Hamburg, NY
- Residence: 1870, Weyauwega, WI
Notes:
Harriet never married. She came to Wisconsin with her sister, Abigail Puffer Van Epps, mother, Adeline Dickinson Puffer, grandmother, Clarissa Dickinson and brother, John Dickinson Puffer.
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GRID=1127762646. PUFFER, Harvey (1.Simon1) was born about 1843 in NY; died before 1870 in NY.
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- Residence: 1860, Hamburg, NY
Notes:
It is possible that he is "Henry Samuel Puffer" as their dates are so close and no record of him is found after 1860.
7. PUFFER, Henry Samuel Sr.
(1.Simon1) was born in 1844 in Buffalo, NY; died on 6 Apr 1896 in Anna, IL; was buried in Anna, IL.
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- Name: Henry Samuel Puffer
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1850, Black Rock, NY
- Residence: 1855, Buffalo, NY
- Residence: 1860, Hamburg, NY
- Milit-Beg: 16 Sep 1862, OH
- Residence: 1865, Hamburg, NY
- Milit-End: 12 Jun 1865, Raleigh, NC
- Residence: Jun 1870, Finley, MO
- Residence: 1880, Fannin County, TX
- Residence: 1880, Fannin, TX
- Mil Pen: 6 Mar 1891; IL
Notes:
A Civil War Veteran, enlisted in Company E, 103rd Regt. OH Volunteer Infantry in Cleveland, OH, Aug. 12, 1862; mustered out June 12, 1865. Applied for invalid pension, Mar. 6, 1891 in IL but it was not issued. Cemetery records were burned up in a fire in the early 1970s but he has a military headstone in a plot with 20 other vets in Section H. His name is on Panel #14 in the Cuyahoga County Soldiers' and Sailors' Monument, Public Square, Cleveland, OH.
His headstone was provided by the Stockbridge Marble Co, Stockbridge, MA on May 29, 1900
A school teacher at the time of his marriage to Sarah F. Hollis
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GRID=63469290
Milit-Beg:
Enlisted in Co. E., 103rd Inf. Regt., Ohio. Promoted to full Corporal on 1 Dec 1864. Mustered out at Raleigh, NC on 12 Jun 1865.
Residence:
His occupation is "school teacher" but it also shows he can't read/write?
Mil Pen:
Application # 1.001.651 as an "invalid". Was he wounded during the Civil War?
Died:
of pneumoniaHenry married HOLLIS\HARLESS, Sarah\Sally F. on CA Apr 1870 in MO. Sarah\Sally (daughter of HOLLIS\HARLESS, Henry and Martha) was born about 1845 in GA or TX; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 16. PUFFER, Henry Samuel Jr.
was born on 5 Dec 1874 in St. Louis, MO; died after 1940 in LA.
- 17. PUFFER, Jabez
was born in 1875 in TX; died on 17 Jul 1897 in TX; was buried in Corral City, TX.
- 18. PUFFER, John Dickenson Sr.
was born on 12 Mar 1877 in Waco, TX; died on 14 Apr 1914 in Heber Springs, AR; was buried in Heber Springs, AR.
- 19. PUFFER, Robert H.
was born in 1879 in LA; and died.
- 20. PUFFER, A.
was born in Oct 1879 in TX; died before 1900 in TX.
- 21. PUFFER, Catherine W.
was born in 1883 in LA; and died.
Henry married JONES, Almeda on 27 Sep 1890 in Cairo, IL. Almeda (daughter of JONES, Anderson) was born in Mar 1843 in TN; died in 1928 in Jonesboro, IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. PUFFER, Jane A.
(1.Simon1) was born on 23 Nov 1845 in NY; died on 30 Aug 1875 in Waupaca County, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
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- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1860, Hamburg, NY
- Residence: 1865, Hamburg, NY
- Residence: 1870, Weyauwega, WI
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GRID=113062018Jane married WHITNEY, James H. on 23 Nov 1870 in Waupaca County, WI. James was born on 2 Feb 1847 in Stockbridge, WI; died in 1910 in WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. WHITNEY, Abigail
was born in 1873 in Weyauwega, WI; died in 1941 in WI; was buried in Royalton, WI.
9. PUFFER, Abigail
(1.Simon1) was born on 22 Nov 1847 in Buffalo, NY; died on 1 Jun 1928 in Waupaca, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
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- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1850, Black Rock, NY
- Residence: 1860, Hamburg, NY
- Residence: 1865, Hamburg, NY
- Residence: 1870, Royalton, WI
- Residence: 1880, Weyauwega, WI
- Residence: 1900, Weyauwega, WI
- Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Weyauwega, WI
- Residence: 1910, Weyauwega, WI
- Residence: 1920, Weyauwega, WI
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GRID=112732154 sec 1 Row 2Abigail married VAN EPS, Peter Lysander in 1868. Peter (son of VAN EPPS, James Lawrence (Jacobus) and MYKEL, Rosina) was born on 27 Sep 1845 in Hamburg, NY; died on 9 Dec 1937 in Waupaca County, WI; was buried in Dec 1937 in Weyauwega, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. VAN EPPS, Rosina C.
was born in 1871 in WI; died on 15 Nov 1952 in Everett, WA; was buried in Nov 1952 in Seattle, WA.
- 24. VAN EPPS, Adaline
was born on 5 Jun 1874 in WI; died on 19 May 1960 in McLeod County, MN.
- 25. VAN EPPS, Hattie Amanda
was born on 23 Oct 1879 in Waupaca County, WI; died on 13 Jan 1894 in Waupaca County, WI; was buried in Jan 1894 in Weyauwega, WI.
- 26. VAN EPPS, Cora
was born on 26 Jun 1881 in WI; died on 7 Aug 1881 in WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
- 27. VAN EPPS, James Andrew
was born on 6 May 1883 in Weyauwega, WI; died on 11 Jun 1968 in Waupaca, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
10. PUFFER, Dr. John Dickinson
(1.Simon1) was born in Mar 1850 in Buffalo, NY; died on 25 Dec 1915 in Ashland, WI; was buried in Ashland, WI.
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- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1860, Hamburg, NY
- Residence: 1865, NY
- Residence: 1870, Weyauwega, WI
- Residence: 1880, Weyauwega, WI
- Education: 1889, Chicago, IL; Rush Medical School
- Residence: 1900, Ashland, WI
- Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Ashland, WI
- Residence: 1910, Ashland, WI
Notes:
A physician and pharmacist
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GRID=37107677John married WIGHTMAN, Mary Louise on 31 May 1877 in Weyauwega, WI. Mary (daughter of WIGHTMAN, Andrew B. and AUSTIN, Polly Malinda) was born on 24 Aug 1856 in IL; died in Oct 1913 in Ashland, WI; was buried in Ashland, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 28. PUFFER, John M.
was born on 1 May 1878 in Weyauwega, WI; died before 1978.
- 29. PUFFER, Florence Lynn
was born on 26 Jun 1880 in Weyauwega, WI; died on 22 Sep 1969 in NJ; was buried in Ashland, WI.
- 30. PUFFER, Virginia A.
was born on 22 Aug 1884 in Waupaca County, WI; died on 21 Oct 1953 in WI; was buried in Ashland, WI.
Generation: 3
11. COLVIN, Simon Puffer (4.Philena2, 1.Simon1) was born on 27 Aug 1862 in IN; died on 2 Oct 1940 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried in Saint Joseph County, MI.
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- _COLOR: 11
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GRID=13725759012. COLVIN, Clara E.
(4.Philena2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1864 in NY; died in Apr 1936 in Houghton County, MI; was buried in Sidnaw, MI.
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- _COLOR: 11
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GRID=107541116Family/Spouse: ESTES, Alton B.. Alton was born in 1855; died on 2 Nov 1931 in MI; was buried in Sidnaw, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. COLVIN, Minnie F.
(4.Philena2, 1.Simon1) was born in CA 1867 in IL; died on 24 Dec 1958 in East Leroy, MI; was buried in Cooper, MI.
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- _COLOR: 11
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GRID=57509313 Section A. Lot 319. Grave 3Family/Spouse: DUTTON, William H.. William was born in 1867; died on 18 Jan 1952 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried in Cooper, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. COLVIN, Hattie
(4.Philena2, 1.Simon1) was born on 1 May 1869 in Leland, IL; died on 23 May 1931 in Centreville, MI; was buried in Mendon, MI.
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- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1900, Mendon, MI
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GRID=15526015715. COLVIN, John Jefferson (4.Philena2, 1.Simon1) was born on 22 Jan 1874 in Vicksburg, MI; died in 1930 in Kalamazoo, MI; was buried in Kalamazoo, MI.
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- _COLOR: 11
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GRID=25805408Family/Spouse: BENNETT, Nancy. Nancy was born on 6 Oct 1882 in Fairfield, IL; died in Jul 1952 in IL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
16. PUFFER, Henry Samuel Jr. (7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 5 Dec 1874 in St. Louis, MO; died after 1940 in LA.
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- Ref#: 447
- _COLOR: 11
- Land Purchase: 30 Nov 1904, New Orleans, LA
- Residence: 1918, Falls County, TX
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GRID=67005572Henry married HENDERSON, Missouri Palacina on 11 Jun 1899 in Union Parish, LA, and was divorced about 1920. Missouri (daughter of HENDERSON, Hiram G. and CARROLL, Cynthia Rebecca) was born in 1875 in TX; died on 29 Nov 1958 in Union Parish, LA; was buried in 1958 in Lillie, LA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 31. PUFFER, Euna May
was born on 14 May 1900 in Ruston, LA; died on 28 Mar 1970 in Dinuba, CA; was buried in Dinuba, CA.
- 32. PUFFER, Conway Kursey
was born on 6 Nov 1901 in LA; died on 21 Jul 1983 in Santa Ana, CA.
- 33. PUFFER, John E.
was born on 6 Aug 1903 in Jonesborough, LA; died in Jul 1972 in Fairfax, OK.
- 34. PUFFER, Gage Edward
was born on 29 May 1905 in Quitman, LA; died on 4 Aug 1972 in Bernice, LA; was buried in Union Parish, LA.
- 35. PUFFER, Linnie L.
was born in 1907 in LA; died before 2007.
- 36. PUFFER, Samuel Henry Jr.
was born on 13 Jul 1906 in Dodson, LA; died on 31 Jan 1975 in San Bernardino, CA; was cremated on 1 Feb 1975 in CA.
- 37. PUFFER, Dellie W.
was born in 1911 in LA; died on 6 Jan 1937 in Oklahoma County, OK; was buried in Luther, OK.
- 38. PUFFER, John A.
was born in 1903; died in 1972 in Fairfax, OK; was buried in Fairfax, OK.
17. PUFFER, Jabez
(7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1875 in TX; died on 17 Jul 1897 in TX; was buried in Corral City, TX.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: S. J. Puffer
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1880, Fannin County, TX
Notes:
I believe this is Samuel Jabez Puffer..
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GRID=10467634418. PUFFER, John Dickenson Sr.
(7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 12 Mar 1877 in Waco, TX; died on 14 Apr 1914 in Heber Springs, AR; was buried in Heber Springs, AR.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Ref#: 448
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1880, Fannin County, TX
- Residence: 1880, Fannin, TX
- Residence: 1910
Notes:
A Spanish American War Veteran, 1st Arkansas Infantry
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A Spanish American War Veteran, 1st Arkansas Infantry
He was the town Marshall of Clarendon in 1913 and was accused of assaulting a young woman, Maude Rowe. A news article in the Batesville Daily Guard, 16 May 1913 tells the story. According to the article Puffer had even told his wife that he had assaulted her. Taking Miss Rowe to a nearby river, he tried to drown her and then dragged her through the streets of Clarendon, Arkansas by her hair. A local telegraph lineman, Herbert Young, came to her aid and tried telephoning for help, but Puffer to the butt of his pistol and "nearly beat Young's head in". Another citizen, M. M. May, yelled at Puffer to stop and Puffer shot at Mr. May with a pistol. Mr. May returned with a shotgun and unloaded both barrels at the Marshall. "Everyone is afraid of Puffer. He got drunk a year ago and shot up the whole town. They fired him but elected him again shortly afterwards. Batesville Daily Guard, 16 Jul 1913, page 1
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GRID=49823305John married WATKINS, Mary May on 3 Jul 1901 in Baton Rouge, LA. Mary was born on 17 Dec 1881 in East Baton Rouge, LA; died in Apr 1977 in Santa Ana, CA; was buried in Santa Ana, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 39. PUFFER, John Dickenson Jr
was born on 5 May 1905 in Clarendon, AR; died on 23 Oct 1983 in Montebello, CA; was buried in Whittier, CA.
- 40. PUFFER, Roselee Katherine
was born on 10 Feb 1907 in Clarendon, AR; died on 3 Feb 1985 in Beverly Hills, CA.
- 41. PUFFER, William Henry
was born on 1 Sep 1910 in Clarendon, AR; died on 28 Mar 2000 in Santa Ana, CA; was buried in Santa Ana, CA.
19. PUFFER, Robert H. (7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1879 in LA; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1950, New Orleans, LA
Notes:
It's not proven he was their son, but this is the only family that fits in place and time.
20. PUFFER, A. (7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born in Oct 1879 in TX; died before 1900 in TX.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 24 Jun 1880, Fannin County, TX
21. PUFFER, Catherine W.
(7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1883 in LA; and died.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1950, New Orleans, LA
Notes:
It's not proven she was their daughter, but this is the only family that fits in place and time.
22. WHITNEY, Abigail
(8.Jane2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1873 in Weyauwega, WI; died in 1941 in WI; was buried in Royalton, WI.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
Notes:
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GRID=76719788Abigail married DUNBAR, J. Luther on 22 Mar 1899 in Weyauwega, WI. J. was born in 1872 in WI; died in 1913 in WI; was buried in Royalton, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. VAN EPPS, Rosina C.
(9.Abigail2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1871 in WI; died on 15 Nov 1952 in Everett, WA; was buried in Nov 1952 in Seattle, WA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1880, Weyauwega, WI
- Residence: 1900, Middletown, MN
- Residence: 1910, Lakefield, MN
- Residence: 1920, Lakefield, MN
- Residence: 1930, Everett, WA
- Residence: 1950, Everett, WA
Notes:
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GRID=83724513Family/Spouse: SAYLES, James A.. James was born in 1868; died in 1933 in WA; was buried in Seattle, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
24. VAN EPPS, Adaline
(9.Abigail2, 1.Simon1) was born on 5 Jun 1874 in WI; died on 19 May 1960 in McLeod County, MN.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1880, Weyauwega, WI
- Residence: 1900, MacKford, WI
- Residence: 27 Jun 1905, Monticello, MN
- Residence: 1910, Monticello, MN
- Residence: 1920, Litchfield, MN
- Residence: 1930, Litchfield, MN
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Litchfield, MN
Family/Spouse: HANSEN, Charles F.. Charles was born in 1871 in Denmark; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
25. VAN EPPS, Hattie Amanda (9.Abigail2, 1.Simon1) was born on 23 Oct 1879 in Waupaca County, WI; died on 13 Jan 1894 in Waupaca County, WI; was buried in Jan 1894 in Weyauwega, WI.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1880, Weyauwega, WI
Notes:
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GRID=9348918026. VAN EPPS, Cora
(9.Abigail2, 1.Simon1) was born on 26 Jun 1881 in WI; died on 7 Aug 1881 in WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
Notes:
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GRID=9348921427. VAN EPPS, James Andrew
(9.Abigail2, 1.Simon1) was born on 6 May 1883 in Weyauwega, WI; died on 11 Jun 1968 in Waupaca, WI; was buried in Weyauwega, WI.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
Notes:
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GRID=11276878028. PUFFER, John M.
(10.John2, 1.Simon1) was born on 1 May 1878 in Weyauwega, WI; died before 1978.
29. PUFFER, Florence Lynn
(10.John2, 1.Simon1) was born on 26 Jun 1880 in Weyauwega, WI; died on 22 Sep 1969 in NJ; was buried in Ashland, WI.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Lynore Puffer
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Ashland, WI
- Residence: 1920, Ashland, WI
- Residence: 1930, Manlius, IL
Notes:
A graduate of Smith College, student of music in NYC, Chicago and Paris.
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GRID=24957697
Residence:
She is listed as Lynore Puffer, living with her parents. A student in 1905Family/Spouse: BANKS, Frederick T. Jr.. Frederick (son of BANKS, Frederick T. Sr. and SULLIVAN, Mary E.) was born on 19 Dec 1900 in WI; died on 7 Aug 1974 in WI; was buried in Ashland, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
30. PUFFER, Virginia A.
(10.John2, 1.Simon1) was born on 22 Aug 1884 in Waupaca County, WI; died on 21 Oct 1953 in WI; was buried in Ashland, WI.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1901, Ashland, WI
- Residence: 1 Jun 1905, Ashland, WI
- Residence: 1930, Ashland, WI
Notes:
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GRID=24975318Family/Spouse: HARRISON, George Wood Jr.. George (son of HARRISON, George Wood and WOODHEAD, Ida) was born on 20 Nov 1885 in WI; died on 29 Apr 1934 in WI; was buried in Ashland, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 42. HARRISON, George Wood III
was born on 14 Jun 1909 in WI; died on 19 Sep 1960 in WI; was buried in Ashland, WI.
Generation: 4
31. PUFFER, Euna May
(16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 14 May 1900 in Ruston, LA; died on 28 Mar 1970 in Dinuba, CA; was buried in Dinuba, CA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1900, Union, LA
- Residence: 1910, Kiesche, LA
- Residence: 1920, Wellston, OK
- Residence: 1930, Luther, OK
Notes:
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GRID=40485825Euna married CRAWFORD, James Dewit about 1918 in Oklahoma City, OK. James was born in 1900 in TN; died in May 1993 in CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 43. CRAWFORD, James Dewitt Jr.
was born on 14 May 1925 in Wellston, OK; died on 29 Sep 2009 in Milwaukie, OR.
- 44. CRAWFORD, Thomas S.
was born on 2 Apr 1928 in Wellston, OK; died on 6 Feb 1961 in Santa Clara County, CA.
- 45. CRAWFORD, Laura Lois
was born on 4 Sep 1935 in Wellston, OK; died on 31 Dec 1986 in Santa Barbara County, CA; was buried in Lompoc, CA.
- 46. CRAWFORD, Samuel Henry
was born on 3 Jun 1923 in Wellston, OK; died on 11 Feb 2005 in OK.
- 47. CRAWFORD, Alfred Harold
was born on 31 Jan 1920 in Wellston, OK; died on 22 Oct 2000 in OK; was buried in Apple Valley, CA.
- 48. CRAWFORD, Paul Raymond
was born on 12 Jun 1940 in Wellston, OK; died on 30 Dec 2009 in Modesto, CA; was cremated on 31 Dec 2009 in CA.
32. PUFFER, Conway Kursey (16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 6 Nov 1901 in LA; died on 21 Jul 1983 in Santa Ana, CA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Kiesche, LA
- Residence: 1920, Revilee, AR
- Residence: 1930, Kitsap County, WA; Address:
Navy Yard - Milit-Beg: 31 Jul 1940
- Milit-End: 23 Jun 1945
Notes:
A machinist at a copper smelter in 1940
Family/Spouse: HALL, Thelma Lucille. Thelma (daughter of HALL, Aubrey Everett and WINGET, Frances Pearl) was born on 23 Jan 1909 in Clairmont County, OH; died on 7 Feb 1991 in Orange County, CA; was buried in Westminster, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Conway married GAUNT, Anna Elva on 12 Sep 1926 in Los Angeles, CA. Anna (daughter of GAUNT, William W. and CHRYSLER, Eva Gage) was born on 7 Aug 1903 in MN; died in Nov 1977 in Inglewood, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 49. PUFFER, Arys Jean
was born on 9 Jul 1927 in Los Angeles, CA; died on 13 Mar 2003 in Kalispell, MT.
Conway married ANDERSON, Gertrude L. on 27 Oct 1930 in Kitsap County, WA. Gertrude was born in CA 1912 in WA; died on 5 Aug 1963 in Bell Garden, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 50. PUFFER, Leone Mae
was born on 9 Jun 1934 in Hawaii; died on 18 Dec 2015 in Klamath County, OR; was buried in Eagle Point, OR.
- 51. PUFFER, Connie Patricia
was born on 14 Sep 1941 in WA; died on 12 Sep 1981 in Santa Clara County, CA.
33. PUFFER, John E. (16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 6 Aug 1903 in Jonesborough, LA; died in Jul 1972 in Fairfax, OK.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Kiesche, LA
- Residence: 1920, Revilee, AR
- Residence: 1938, Kansas City, KS
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Russell, KS
Notes:
According to the 1940 Federal Census he was a truck driver on the oil fields.
34. PUFFER, Gage Edward
(16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 29 May 1905 in Quitman, LA; died on 4 Aug 1972 in Bernice, LA; was buried in Union Parish, LA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1910, Kiesche, LA
- Residence: 1920, Revilee, AR
- Birth: 5 Aug 1929, Lillie, LA
- Residence: Apr 1930, Hillsdale, MI
- Residence: 1940, Bernice, LA
- Milit-Beg: 1 Sep 1944
- Milit-Beg: 1 Sep 1944, LA
- Muster: 31 Mar 1945; USN, USS Ormsby
- Milit-End: 3 Mar 1948
- Milit-End: 11 Mar 1948
- Residence: 1951, Oklahoma City, OK
Notes:
WWII Veteran, US Navy
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USN, stationed in San Diego, CA in 1959
He was a ranch hand in AZ 1948-1950, raising turkeys.
He hauled logs in AR with his brother-in-law 1950-1951
He did contstruction work (off and on) in 1951
He worked in bridge construction in OK 1951-1952
He was a roughneck in OK 1952-1953
He was a lumber sawer in OR 1953
He was a roughneck in OK 1954
He worked for the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company 1954-?
FindaGrave:
GRID=67121017Gage married PILGREEN, Jewell Alice in CA 1930. Jewell (daughter of PILGREEN, Robert Newton and BUSBY, Annie Theo) was born on 15 Dec 1913 in Bernice, LA; died on 3 Mar 2003 in Holly Springs, MS; was buried in Union Parish, LA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 52. PUFFER, Jimmie Dean
was born on 23 Apr 1932 in LA; died on 11 Sep 2018 in MS; was buried in New Albany, MS.
Gage married HARRIS, Edith Lorene on 14 Aug 1952 in Jones, OK. Edith (daughter of HARRIS, Benjamin) was born on 1 Sep 1938 in CA; died after 2009 in CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 53. Living
35. PUFFER, Linnie L. (16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1907 in LA; died before 2007.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910, Kiesche, LA
- Residence: 1920, Revilee, AR
- Residence: 1940, Luther, OK
Family/Spouse: CLARK, Aaron Clyde. Aaron was born on 1 Oct 1905; died on 31 Aug 1981 in Garland, AR; was buried in Hot Springs, AR. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 54. CLARK, Homer Edward
was born on 11 Feb 1928 in Horrah, OK; died on 20 Apr 2004 in Merced, CA.
36. PUFFER, Samuel Henry Jr. (16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 13 Jul 1906 in Dodson, LA; died on 31 Jan 1975 in San Bernardino, CA; was cremated on 1 Feb 1975 in CA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Burial: Victorville, CA; Address:
Desert View Memorial Park - Burial: Joshua Tree, CA; Address:
Desert Lawn Cemetery - FindaGrave: Address:
66996698 - SSN issued: MI
- Social Security Number: 383-07-3375
- _COLOR: 11
- Birth: 13 Jul 1908, Dodson, LA
- Residence: 1 Apr 1940, Scipio, MI
- Residence: Feb 1944, Hillsdale, MI
- Death: 31 Jan 1975, San Bernardino, CA
- Cremated: Aft 1975, CA
Notes:
In July 1938, he and his family left Hillsdale, MO and headed 'west' when he was laid off from his truck driving job. He abandoned his wife and seven children in Plainview, TX, with $10 and 2 blankets. He said he was going to "travel light". It was the 2nd time he had abandoned the family.
Killed in auto/pedestrian accident, cremated. He ran across the IS15 freeway and was struck by an automobile.
US Navy Veteran during WWII from Aug 1942 to Mar 1944. He was aboard the USS Haven AH-12 in 1951-1952
FindaGrave:
GRID=66996698
Died:
He was killed when struck by an automobileSamuel married MANGUS, Bessie Anne in CA 1925, and was divorced in 1943. Bessie (daughter of MANGUS, Harrison Thompson and STEVENS, Thersa Lorraine) was born on 1 Feb 1906 in Phillips, WI; died on 23 Jan 1990 in Oro Grande, CA; was cremated in 1990. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 55. PUFFER, Gage Edward
was born on 29 May 1905 in Quitman, LA; died on 4 Aug 1972 in Bernice, LA; was buried in Union Parish, LA.
- 56. PUFFER, Samuella Theresa
was born on 27 Jul 1930 in Flint, OK; died on 23 Nov 2020 in Prattville, AL; was buried in Prattville, AL.
- 57. PUFFER, Myrtle Lee
was born on 18 Dec 1932 in Hillsdale, MI; died on 12 Sep 1933 in Washington County, AR.
- 58. PUFFER, Samuel Henry Jr.
was born on 3 Apr 1933 in MI; died on 18 Aug 2006 in Lancaster, CA; was buried in Arlington, VA.
- 59. PUFFER, Betty Lou
was born on 24 Oct 1934 in Hillsdale, MI; died on 1 Aug 2023.
- 60. PUFFER, Iva Carolina
was born on 4 May 1935 in Hillsdale, MI; and died.
- 61. PUFFER, Edwina Frances
was born on 24 Mar 1937 in Hillsdale, MI; died on 7 Jul 2016 in Helena, MT; was cremated in Jul 2016 in Helena, MT.
- 62. Living
- 63. PUFFER, David Chester
was born on 30 Apr 1939 in CA; died on 30 Jun 2018 in Boron, CA.
- 64. Living
- 65. PUFFER, Harold Lawrence
was born on 12 Oct 1942 in OK; died on 28 Nov 1942 in Merced County, CA; was buried in Merced, CA.
- 66. Living
Samuel married BAGGETT, Cecil Mae on 29 Feb 1944 in Maricopa County, AZ. Cecil (daughter of BAGGETT, Finley Marion and GOODMAN, Alta Mae) was born on 21 Jan 1905 in Carbondale, IL; died on 5 Oct 2004 in Watseka, IL; was buried in Rapid River, MI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married MANNING, Judith Elizabeth on 11 Apr 1927 in Grayson County, TX, and was divorced in CA 1945. Judith (daughter of MANNING, Forbis and HOST, Judith) was born on 20 Jun 1890 in LA; died on 1 Jun 1983 in OK; was buried in Caddo, OK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married KIRCHNER, Eva Ethel on 24 Mar 1950 in Florence, AZ. Eva was born in CA 1910; and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married Helen before 1951, and was divorced on 21 Jul 1951. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Samuel married WENTWORTH, Ruth E. on 26 Dec 1956 in Sacramento, CA. Ruth was born in CA 1911; died before 2011 in CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- Burial: Victorville, CA; Address:
37. PUFFER, Dellie W.
(16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1911 in LA; died on 6 Jan 1937 in Oklahoma County, OK; was buried in Luther, OK.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Name: Dillie Puffer
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1920, Revilee, AR
- Residence: 1930, Craig County, OK
Notes:
FindaGrave:
GRID=205290260
Residence:
Eastern Oklahoma Hospital
He was institutionalized for seizures around 1923.
Dellie Puffer, 26, a young man who worked for and was living with Mr Phillips, three miles northwest of Luther, met death in a peculiar manner last Saturday morning. He had been sent to the home of Elmer Rector nearby to call a doctor for Mr Phillips, who was ill. Walking along the bank of the Deep Fork canal he was attacked by a fit of epilepsy, to which he was subject, and fell into the water and was drowned. The body was found an hour or so later by Frank Turner who was passing by. The body was taken to Edmond in a Baggerly ambulance and prepared for burial. Funeral services were held Monday afternoon at the Christian church, followed by burial in the Luther cemetery
Died:
suffered an epileptic seizure while walking along the bank of the Deep Fork Canal and drowned.38. PUFFER, John A.
(16.Henry3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born in 1903; died in 1972 in Fairfax, OK; was buried in Fairfax, OK.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Birth: 6 Aug 1903, Jonesborough, LA
- Residence: 1942, Fairfax, OK
Notes:
It is not proven he is the son of Henry Marion and Alice Toner Puffer. He is put here as they are the only Puffer's in OK that fit. More research is needed to prove his lineage.
FindaGrave:
GRID=129891652John married Mary Helen before 1942. Mary was born on 26 Sep 1908 in MO; died on 11 Oct 1995 in Tyler, TX; was buried in Tyler, TX. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
39. PUFFER, John Dickenson Jr
(18.John3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 5 May 1905 in Clarendon, AR; died on 23 Oct 1983 in Montebello, CA; was buried in Whittier, CA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- FindaGrave: Address:
152244330 - Social Security Number: 563-10-1599
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1910, Clarendon, AR
- Residence: 1920, Heber Springs, AR
- Residence: 1930, Gilbert, LA
- Residence: 1940, Riverside, CA
Notes:
FindaGrave:
GRID=152244330John married NELSON, Mildred Elna in CA 1937 in CA. Mildred (daughter of NELSON, Peter Martin and OLSEN, Bessie) was born on 19 Jul 1910 in Minneapolis, MN; died on 25 May 1985 in Montebello, CA; was buried in Whittier, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 67. PUFFER, John Dickenson III
was born on 10 Oct 1938 in Riverside, CA; died on 16 Jul 1998 in St. Louis, MO.
- 68. Living
- FindaGrave: Address:
40. PUFFER, Roselee Katherine
(18.John3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 10 Feb 1907 in Clarendon, AR; died on 3 Feb 1985 in Beverly Hills, CA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- Residence: 1910
- Residence: 1920, Heber Springs, AR
Roselee married GOODWIN, Wallace Alan in CA 1925. Wallace (son of GOODWIN, William C. and DAVIS, Elizabeth Ada) was born on 13 Feb 1901 in Mena Town, AR; died on 9 May 1957 in Oklahoma City, OK; was buried in Oklahoma City, OK. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 69. GOODWIN, Wallace Alan Jr.
was born on 12 Oct 1927 in Orange County, CA; died on 20 May 1928 in Orange County, CA; was buried in Anaheim, CA.
- 70. GOODWIN, Lew Wellington
was born on 24 Jan 1929 in Orange County, CA; died on 14 Jul 2015 in CA; was buried in Culver City, CA.
Roselee married GAYLE, Louis Anton on 20 Oct 1951 in Los Angeles County, CA. Louis (son of GAYLE, Max and KULISHEFSKY, Eva) was born on 22 Jul 1912 in New York City, NY; died on 16 Oct 2000 in Los Angeles, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
41. PUFFER, William Henry
(18.John3, 7.Henry2, 1.Simon1) was born on 1 Sep 1910 in Clarendon, AR; died on 28 Mar 2000 in Santa Ana, CA; was buried in Santa Ana, CA.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1920, Heber Springs, AR
- Residence: 1930, Santa Ana, CA
- Residence: 1943, CA
- Residence: 1993, Santa Ana, CA
Notes:
WWII Veteran, enlisted Jan 12, 1943, Orange County, CA
FindaGrave:
GRID=59262527William married ENGLES, Gertrude H. on 8 Nov 1938 in Orange County, CA. Gertrude (daughter of ENGLES, William and SCHLRINGEN, Wilhelmina E.) was born on 27 Apr 1909 in SD; died on 6 Feb 1973 in Santa Ana, CA; was buried in Santa Ana, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
William married WELLIVER, Doris Barbara on 9 Nov 1974 in Orange, CA. Doris was born on 18 Dec 1912; died on 3 Dec 2005 in Santa Ana, CA; was buried in Santa Ana, CA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
42. HARRISON, George Wood III
(30.Virginia3, 10.John2, 1.Simon1) was born on 14 Jun 1909 in WI; died on 19 Sep 1960 in WI; was buried in Ashland, WI.
Other Events and Attributes:
- _COLOR: 11
- Residence: 1930, Ashland, WI
Notes:
FindaGrave:
GRID=24975222George married BULANEK, Agnes M. on 20 Jun 1942 in Ashland, WI. Agnes was born on 29 Jun 1919 in Ashland, WI; died on 17 Jan 2012 in Sturgeon Bay, WI; was buried in Ashland, WI. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]