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Note: N635 REASIN HUFFMAN, farmer, Waynesburg, Penn., is one of the industrious farmers of Center Township, Greene County, Penn., where he was born June 24, 1831. His parents were Joseph and Sarah Huffman (nee Hunt), who were natives and residents of this county until their death. On October 15, 1859, Mr. Huffman was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Sidney Stewart (nee Thomas). Her father was a native of Ohio, and her mother of Greene County, Penn. They now reside in Monroe County, Ohio. To Mr. Huffman, and wife have been born nine children, eight of whom are living - Joseph L., William R., Albert L., Emma F., Biddie E., Alexander C. J., John F., Isa O., and Nancy (deceased). The subject, like his brothers, was reared on a farm and has devoted his life principally to agriculture pursuits. He owns about 200 acres of land. In politics, Mr. Huffman is a Democrat, has filled the office of school director in his township, and he and wife are devoted members of the Christian Church.
Source - History of Greene County, Pennsylvania, Samuel P. Bates, Nelson, Rishforth & Co., Chicago, 1888, page 585
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Surname (Huffman) from the obituary of Margaret Stewart Huffman - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, September 9, 1909
Given name (Reason), surname (Huffman) and status (deceased) in May, 1923, from the obituary of Sidney Huffman - "Waynesburg Republican" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, May 17,1923
Given name (Reason), surname (Huffman) and status (deceased) in March, 1936, from the obituary of Emma F. Frye - "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Monday, March 2 , 1936
Given name (Reason), surname (Huffman) and status (deceased) in November, 1939, from the obituary of Mrs. Harry Kent - "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Monday, November 20 , 1939
Surname (Huffman) and status (deceased) in June, 1954, from the obituary of A. L. (Albert) Huffman - "Democrat Messenger" newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, June 11, 1954 and Saturday, June 12, 1954
CONFLICTING GIVEN NAME (Reson) and surname (Huffman) from the obituary of Icie O. Graham - ÒObserver-ReporterÓ newspaper, Washington, Washington County, Pennsylvania, Saturday, February 23 , 1980, page A10
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1860 (August 14) census data from the census images for Center Township (Post Office-Rogersville), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 141 - Image 45 - line 16) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 29 year old farmer. He was living with his wife and 1 son. The value of his real estate was $1,200 and the value of his personal estate was $500. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as ÒRezinÓ in this census.
1870 (June 17) census data from the census images for Center Township (Post Office-Rogersville), Greene County, Pennsylvania (Page 40 - Image 40 - line 30) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 39 year old farmer. He was living with his wife and 3 sons. The value of his real estate was $6,000 and the value of his personal estate was $600. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania. His given name is listed as ÒReasonÓ in this census.
1880 (June 29) census data from the census images for Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (Enumeration District 67 - page 34 - image 34 - line 16) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 49 year old farmer. He was married and living with his wife, 5 sons and 2 daughters. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as ÒReasonÓ in this census.
1900 (June 19) census data from the census images for Center Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania (ED 80 - sheet 10B - image 20 - line 65) on Ancestry.com. The census indicates that he was a 68 year old farmer and born in June, 1831. He had not been employed for 0 months. He had been married for 40 years and was living with his wife, 1 son and 1 daughter on a farm, which was owned free of any mortgage. He is listed as having been born in Pennsylvania as were his father and mother. His given name is listed as ÒReasonÓ in this record.
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REZIN HUFFMAN.
Rezin Huffman, a highly respected citizen of Center township, died at his home Friday evening, October 4, aged 76 years, of dropsy. Mr. Huffman was a member of the Pleasant Ridge Christian church. He is survived by his wife and the following children: John and A. C. Huffman, Mrs. G. W. Fry, Mrs. Harry Kent, Mrs. George Graham, of Waynesburg; W. R. and A. L. Huffman, of Oak Forest, and J. L. Huffman, of Meadville, Mo. The funeral services were held on Sunday, conducted by Rev. F. A. Bright. Interment in Pleasant Ridge cemetery.
Source - ÒWaynesburg RepublicanÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Thursday, October 10, 1907
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REASON HUFFMAN.
Reason Huffman died Friday, October 4th, 1907, at his home on Pursley creek, in the 77th year of his age. The deceased was a prominent farmer and stockraiser, and was a highly respected citizen. He had been in failing health for a long time. Mr. Huffman had been a consistent member of the Christian church for many years. He is survived by his wife and several grown up children. The funeral took place at 1 30 oÕclock Sunday, when interment was made at Pleasant Ridge cemetery. A more extended notice next week.
Source - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, October 11, 1907
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REASON HUFFMAN
The subject of this sketch was born in Center township, near Oak Forest, Greene county, Pa., June 24, 1831, and died near the same place, October 4, 1907, being aged 76 years, three months and ten days. He was the son of Joseph and Sarah Huffman. He was one of a family of twelve children, three sisters and two brothers surviving. The sisters are Mrs. Catherine Rush, wife of Phillip Rush of Waynesburg, Mrs. Sarah A. Rush, of Graysville, wife of Joseph Rush, deceased, and Nancy Huffman of Waynesburg. The brothers are Wm. Huffman, of Time, Pa., and John Huffman, of Missouri. He was married October 15th, 1859, to Sidney, daughter of Richard and Catharine Stewart, of Antioch, Ohio. He was the father of nine children. His wife and eight children survive. The children are Joseph L., of Meadville, Mo., and William R., Albert L., A. C. J., John F., Emma F., wife of George W. Frye, Biddie E., wife of Harry Kent, and Isa O., wife of George Graham, all of Greene county, Pa. Nancy V., the only child deceased, died in infancy. Mr. Huffman united with the Christian church at Pleasant Ridge, Pa., in 1862. He took a very active part in the building of the church house there and served his Master faithfully and consistently until his death. He was a farmer and stock dealer all his life. He was frugal and industrious, lived comfortably and managed to accumulate a modest heirship for each of his children. His early education like that of many men of his age was rather limited, but a rare about of good common sense compensated in degree this deficiency. Mr. Huffman belonged to that old school of citizenship in which sterling manhood, honest industry and strict economy were taught and practiced. He helped to hew down the primeval forests and convert the wilds into golden harvests and green fields. He gave the years of his life, his energy and manly vigor to make a happy home and rear to manhood and womanhood the children that had been given him. He did not seek for fame but was content to lead an honest industrious life in the community where he resided, to be useful to his neighbors and and (sic) family and helpful to the church of his choice. It has been well said that Òan honest man is the noblest work of God.Ó The subject of this sketch has been noted for his sterling honesty during all the years of his life. The home of which he was the head, the community in which he resided, the church of which he was a member have sustained a loss. But their loss is his gain for he has gone from labor here to reward above.
Source - ÒWaynesburg DemocratÓ newspaper, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Friday, October 18, 1907
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The following information is found in the ÒGreene County, Pennsylvania - Death RegisterÓ, 1903-1915, County Court House, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania, Page 066 - line 35, Copyright, 2001, James Fordyce (genealogy@fordyce.org). The URL is http://ftp.rootsweb.com/pub/usgenweb/pa/greene/vitals/deaths/death1903-1915hsur.txt
Surname: Huffman
Given Name: Reason
Color: white
Sex: male
Age: 76 yrs.
FatherÕs name (if minor): __________
MotherÕs Name (if minor): __________
Married or Single: married
Place of Birth: Center Twp.
Occupation: farmer
Date of Death: October 4 1907
Place of Death: Center Twp.
Cause of Death: Dropsy
Duration of Last Illness: 6 months
Place of Interment: Whites
Date of Interment: Oct. 6, 1907
Date of Record: __________
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The following information is found in "Cemetery Records of Greene County, Pennsylvania", Volume 5, 1976, ÒFranklin and Morris Townships,Ó Dorothy T. Hennen, page 309, Reprinted by Cornerstone Genealogical Society, Waynesburg, Greene County, Pennsylvania:
WhiteÕs Church Cemetery, Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania
HUFFMAN, REASON 1831 - 1907
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Monument located in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Franklin Township, Greene County, Pennsylvania. This monument was observed by me and photographed. There are two mouments, a large headstone with the family surname and a smaller footstone.
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1831 - 1907
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