PUFFER, James B.

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• _COLOR: 11
• Residence: 1850, Chenango, NY
• Residence: 1860, Port Crane, NY
• Residence: 1870, Oxford, NY
• Residence: 1880, Binghamton, NY
• Residence: 1888, Binghamton, NY
• Residence: 1900, Binghamton, NY

Notes:

A Past Sachem of the Improved Order of Red Men (fraternal organization).

FindaGrave:
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Died:
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"

James married WARREN, Mary Melvina on 7 Nov 1868 in NY. Mary (daughter of WARREN, William Henry and RUMSEY, Amiriam) was born on 1 Mar 1847 in Mainesburg, PA; died on 30 Jan 1937 in Binghamton, NY; was buried in Mainesburg, PA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]