Henry Huffman (1812 - 1863)

Born 2 May 1812 in Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States

Descendants

Biography

From Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania:

Henry Huffman, son of Lewis and Eleanor (Foster) Huffman, was born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, was at first a shoemaker, later a farmer, and at the time of his death was the owner of a large farm in Baldwin township. He was a Republican politically, and he and his family were members of the Methodist church. He married Sarah Beam, born in Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, a daughter of Elijah and Nancy (Snee) Beam, the former born in Jefferson township, Allegheny county, Pennsylvania, the latter born in Ireland, a daughter of John and Nancy (Kay) Snee, who on their voyage to this country with their children buried their daughter Polly at sea. Children of Henry and Sarah (Beam) Huffman: Nancy, married Dr. W. V. M. Taylor, of McKeesport ; Benjamin Franklin, deceased ; William W., of Butler county, Pennsylvania ; Eleanor Foster, who became the wife of Dr. Stuckslager, of this sketch ; Sarah B., deceased; Esther, died in infancy.

Sources

• Jordan, John W. Genealogical and Personal History of Western Pennsylvania (Lewis Historical Pub. Co., New York, 1915, Vol. 3. pg. 1109-1111)
• Find A Grave: Memorial #102649680