PUFFER, John

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• Ref#: 219
• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1850, Newport, NH

Notes:

He was of E. Windsor, CT, Oct 4, 1839, when he and Martha joined in a deed of land in the south part of Monson to Beremiah Bumstead (112-231) . He mortgaged land in So. Monson, Nov 23, 1837 (104-353). In 1873-9, with wife Harriet and daughter Nellie, he was living in Redfield, Dallas, Co., IA, as shown by letters to his brothers dated may 21, 1873 and preserved.
A farmer

"Last Will & Testament
John Puffer, died"

I, John Puffer, of Wiscotta, in the County of Dallas, State of Iowa, now in the sixty second year of my age, being of a sound and disposing mind, in view of the uncertainty of life, and the certainty of death, do hereby on this the Fifth day of March 1872, publish this as and declare the same to be my last Will and Testament.

First, it is my will that out of my estate, the Executrix of this my last Will and Testament Shall pay or cause to be paid all my just and legal debts and for said purpose I hereby confer upon her full discretionary power to sell or convey the said estate or any part thereof as in her judgment seemeth good and proper.

Second: after the payment of my just debts as as above described, I give and bequeath unto my beloved wife, Harriet J. Puffer, all and every of my estate bot Real and Person of whatever kind or nature, to have and to hold the same to herself and in there own right, subject to no conditions or reservations, saving and excepting as herein provided in the third and fourth sections of this my Will.

Third: I give and bequeath unto my son, Charles A. Puffer, the sum of ten ($10.00) dollars to be paid out of my estate, and hereby authorize and direct my Executrix to pay the same to him.

Fourth: I have and bequeath unto my grand daughter, Nellie Jane Puffer the sum of Ten ($10.00) dollars, to be out of my estate, and hereby authorize and direct my Executrix to pay the same to her. (Ed. Note: the transcription says "Wellie", but is incorrect)

Fifth: Reposing in my wife full and explicit confidence, I hereby appoint her, Harriet J. Puffer to be my Executrix of this my last Will and Testament, subject to no further conditions than those herein expressed, and hereby relieve her from any necessity of giving bond, or any security for the faithful performances of her duties as such Executrix.

Signed, sealed and delivered by me on the day and date first above written in the presence of and before, J. S. Morgan and H. K. Jameson, called my me to witness this my last Will and Testament and whose names are appended hereto as witnesses."

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John married WILLIAMS, Martha Maria in CA 1832. Martha (daughter of WILLIAMS, Nehemiah and GORHAM, Nabby M.) was born on 9 Jun 1810 in IN; died on 4 Oct 1846 in MA; was buried in Newport, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married WILLIAMS, Harriet Jane on 19 Jan 1847 in Windsor, VT. Harriet (daughter of WILLIAMS, Nehemiah and GORHAM, Nabby M.) was born on 13 Oct 1817 in MA; died on 24 Dec 1899 in Newport, NH; was buried in Newport, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Ref#: 352
• _COLOR: 11
• Milit-Beg: 24 Aug 1864, NH
• Milit-End: 15 Jun 1865, Washington, DC

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He was a marble cutter at Newport and Tilton, NH.

A Civil War Veteran, he was a Pvt. in Co. H , 1st NH Heavy Artillery.

His headstone was supplied by Gross Brothers, Lee, MA in 1891

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Milit-Beg:
Civil War Veteran, Pvt., Co. H., 1st NH Inf. Regt.

Charles married HERSLING, Emma J. on 18 Sep 1853 in Newport, NH. Emma (daughter of HERSLING, Isaac and FORD, Lucinda) was born in 1825 in Newport, NH; died on 16 Mar 1895 in Newport, NH; was buried in Newport, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1850, Newport, NH
• Residence: 1856, Union, IA

Notes:

He is not mentioned in his father's will of 5 Mar 1872

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• Residence: 1856, Union, IA

Notes:

He is not mentioned in his father's will of 5 Mar 1872

Family/Spouse: Unknown. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Residence: 1892, Manchester, MA
• Residence: 1893, Manchester, MA
• Residence: 1894, Manchester, MA
• Residence: 1895, Manchester, MA
• Residence: 1896, Manchester, MA
• Residence: 1898, Manchester, MA
• Residence: Bef 1899, Montpelier, VT

Notes:

I believe this is Frank H. Puffer, Justice of the Peace in Manchester, NH in 1893 and in other Manchester City Directories.

He is not mentioned in his father's will of 5 Mar 1872

Residence:
An insurance agent for General Life Ins. Co.

Frank married UNKNOWN in 1886. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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  11356702
• Name: Rose R. Puffer
• _COLOR: 11
• Adopted: CA 1850, NH
• Residence: 1850, Newport, NH
• Residence: 1856, Union, IA

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Rosetta married NOEL, Joseph Rice on 1 Jan 1866 in Dallas County, IA. Joseph (son of NOEL, George W. and THORNTON, Dulcina G.) was born in 1845 in IN; died in 1917 in IA; was buried in Redfield, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11

Notes:

He worked in his father's marble shop

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA

Notes:

She is mentioned in her Grandfathers will to receive $10.00. The transcription of the will shows her name to be "Wellie", but this is incorrect.

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Residence:
She is living with her sister Rosetta R. Noel and husband Joseph R. Noel.

Nellie married SHACKETT, Francis Jr. on 1 Jan 1884 in Newport, NH. Francis (son of SHACKETT, Francis Sr. and LOWSELL, Orvilla\Orilla) was born on 9 May 1852 in Highgate, VT; died on 28 Jun 1924 in Newport, NH; was buried on 1 Jul 1924 in Newport, NH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA

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Archie married FREEMAN, Mary Jane on 7 Dec 1893 in Buena Vista County, IA. Mary was born on 15 Nov 1867 in WI; died on 25 Feb 1933 in Pierre, SD; was buried in Ree Heights, SD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA

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Family/Spouse: LEEPER, Martin Van Buren. Martin was born in 1865 in IA; died in 1948 in IA; was buried in Redfield, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA

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Harriet married LIKINS, Charles Thomas in 1892 in IA. Charles was born on 31 May 1864 in Jasper County, IA; died on 16 Nov 1940 in Fort Dodge, IA; was buried in Sioux Rapids, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA

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Family/Spouse: STEWART, Elmer Scott. Elmer was born on 8 Aug 1882; died on 16 Jun 1967 in WA; was buried in Yakima, WA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1880, Lee, IA
• Residence: 1885, Lincoln, IA
• Residence: 1900, Lee, IA
• Residence: 1910, Vallejo, CA

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Family/Spouse: HOWARD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• _COLOR: 11

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Frank married CARLSON, Augusta Evenia in 1923 in IA. Augusta was born on 17 Feb 1887 in Pomeroy, IA; died on 1 Apr 1978 in Humboldt, IA; was buried in Pocahontas County, IA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]