HUFFER-James W. (Huffner?) - Fountain County INGenWeb Project

James W. HUFFER. Mr. Huffer is a native of the Buckeye State; born on Mad River, Greene County Feb 7, 1826. When he was one his parents moved to Fountain County, Indiana and he there lived until 1843 at which time he returned to Ohio and learned the saddle and harness making business in Dayton. In 1843, he was married to Miss Caroline M. Landis of the latter place. In 1860 he removed to this city, where he still resides. Mr. Huffer, in 1865, was a contractor and improved several streets in the southeast part of the city. He built himself a handsome residence on Fletcher Avenue where he resides, also several other buildings in his immediate neighborhood. Like most other persons, he has had misfortunes and reserves in business but never despaired but was always ready to "pick his flint and try it again." Mrs. Huffer is an active worker in the interest of the Ladies' Relief Society and seems to not forget htat "we have the poor always with us," and is always ready to help them when in her power, or as occasion requires. She has 5 children - two sons and 3 daughters. One son and one daughter are married. Mr. Huffer is fortunate in having a wife who, when he is overtaken by the trials and ills of life, can comfort and cheer him on his way.