Our Family History
The Genealogy of the Thompson Family
Bonnie Mae Pulfrey
1. Bonnie Mae Pulfrey Family/Spouse: ? Lewis. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
2. Phillip Morris Pulfrey was born in 1912 (son of Charles Townsend Pulfrey and Evalina Augusta Morris); died in 1997. Phillip married Frances Edith PulfreyWebster, South Dakota. Frances (daughter of Irvin Weston Pulfrey and Edith May Kiplinger) was born on 26 Sep 1912 in Stockton, Illinois; died on 27 Dec 1971 in Aberdeen, South Dakota; was buried in Detroit Cemetery, Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
3. Frances Edith Pulfrey was born on 26 Sep 1912 in Stockton, Illinois (daughter of Irvin Weston Pulfrey and Edith May Kiplinger); died on 27 Dec 1971 in Aberdeen, South Dakota; was buried in Detroit Cemetery, Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota. Notes:
Services for MRS. Phillip (Frances) Pulfrey
Mrs. Pulfrey
Services for Mrs Phillip (Frances) Pulfrey, 59, Frederick, SD., will be at 2pm at the Houghton Lutheran Church. She died Monday, Dec. 27th at Dakota Midland Hospital, Aberdeen, SD. Burial will be in the Detroit Cemetery east of Houghton.
Frances Edith Pulfrey was born Sept. 26, 1912, at Stockton, Ill. where she grew to womanhood. She later moved to Aberdeen where she met and married Phillip M. Pulfrey in Webster, SD. Frances was the daughter of Irvin and Edith (Kipplinger) Pulfrey of Stockton, Illinois.
Survivors include her husband, four daughters, Dorothy Heberlein, Hecla, SD.; Mrs Lyle (Nancy) Chapin, Frederick; Mrs Don (Bonnie) Lewis, Mina, SD.; and Linda, at home. 16 grandchildren and 1 great-grandchild; two brothers, Ward Pulfrey of Thompson, Ill. and Irvin Pulfrey of Thompson also. and two sisters Mrs. Ruth Smith, Thompson Ill.; and Betty Pulfrey, Dixon, Ill.
She was preceeded in death by her parents, two daughters, four brothers and one sister, Nel Raih of Stockton, Ill..Children:
- Donna Jean Pulfrey was born on 01 Mar 1938; died in 1950.
- Mona Pulfrey was born on 27 Oct 1939; died on 26 Dec 1939.
- Nancy Lee Pulfrey was born on 06 Oct 1940; died on 23 Aug 1998.
- 1. Bonnie Mae Pulfrey
- Linda Kay Pulfrey was born on 25 Apr 1957; died on 28 Sep 2008; was buried in Detroit Cemetery, Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota.
Generation: 3
4. Charles Townsend Pulfrey was born on 06 May 1877 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 15 Mar 1961 in Brown County, South Dakota; was buried in Detroit Cemetery, Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota. Charles married Evalina Augusta Morris. Evalina was born on 31 Jan 1885 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 19 Dec 1942 in Brown County, South Dakota; was buried in Detroit Cemetery, Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
5. Evalina Augusta Morris was born on 31 Jan 1885 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 19 Dec 1942 in Brown County, South Dakota; was buried in Detroit Cemetery, Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota. Children:
- 2. Phillip Morris Pulfrey was born in 1912; died in 1997.
6. Irvin Weston Pulfrey was born on 17 Aug 1886 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois (son of Weston Pulfrey and Nellie Eustice); died on 27 Oct 1952 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Notes:
Have also seen first name as Irving.
Irvin married Edith May Kiplinger about 1909. Edith (daughter of Edward Martin Kiplinger and Ruth Delphene Howard) was born on 26 May 1886 in Howardsville, Illinois; died on 07 Feb 1950 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
7. Edith May Kiplinger was born on 26 May 1886 in Howardsville, Illinois (daughter of Edward Martin Kiplinger and Ruth Delphene Howard); died on 07 Feb 1950 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Children:
- Edward Weston Pulfrey was born on 12 Nov 1909 in Stockton, Illinois; died on 18 Jun 1964; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
- Nelda Ruth Pulfrey was born on 03 Oct 1910 in Stockton, Illinois; died on 07 Aug 1958 in Winnebago, Illinois; was buried in Woodbine, Illinois.
- 3. Frances Edith Pulfrey was born on 26 Sep 1912 in Stockton, Illinois; died on 27 Dec 1971 in Aberdeen, South Dakota; was buried in Detroit Cemetery, Hecla, Brown County, South Dakota.
- Charles Irving Pulfrey was born on 18 Jun 1915 in Stockton, Illinois; died in 1966; was buried in Woodbine, Illinois.
- Ruth Georgia Pulfrey was born on 22 Jul 1918 in Stockton, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 23 Jul 1999; was buried in Burr Oak Cemetery, Alsip, Cook County, Illinois.
- Robert Earl Pulfrey was born on 15 Nov 1921 in Stockton, Illinois; died in Apr 1961 in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado; was buried in Fort Morgan, Morgan County, Colorado.
- Ward Howard Pulfrey, Sr. was born on 02 Feb 1923 in Stockton, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 11 Dec 1997 in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan; was cremated in Newberry, Luce County, Michigan.
- Calvin Martin Pulfrey was born on 13 Feb 1924 in Stockton, Illinois; died in 1953; was buried in Woodbine, Illinois.
- Irvin Murray Pulfrey, Sr. was born on 18 Sep 1926 in Stockton, Illinois; died on 21 Aug 1985 in Sioux City, Iowa; was buried in 1985 in Sioux City, Iowa.
- Betty Pulfrey
Generation: 4
12. Weston Pulfrey was born on 04 Dec 1842 in Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England (son of John Pulfrey and Ann Weston); died on 23 Sep 1933 in Stockton, Jo Daviess County, Illinois; was buried on 25 Sep 1933 in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Jo Daviess County, Illinois. Notes:
Weston served in the Army's 75th Illinois Infantry from 22 Aug 1862 to 05 Jul 1865.
Weston's grandson Ward said that Weston stood guard over Abraham Lincoln's body at the hotel across the street from the Ford Theatre after he was shot.
Weston Pulfrey's obit:
VETERAN OF THE 60'S DIES
Stockton's Last Civil War Soldier Dies At Home In Country\On Saturday
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Weston Pulfrey, who fought with the Union forces during the Civil War, joined his commanders on the other shore Saturday. Although past 90, he frequently came to town from his home near Stockton Center and was a familiar figure on the streets.
He was sturdy and well preserved but time took it's toll the latter part of the week when he was laid low by a stroke which terminated in his death.
The recent death of Jacob Nading and that of Mr. Pulfrey completely wipes out the Civil War Veterans in this section.
Weston Pulfrey, son of John and Ann Weston Pulfrey, was born Dec. 4, 1842 at Harlaxton, Lincolnshire, England and passed away at Stockton, Illinois at the ripe old age of 90 years, 9 months and 19 days.
He came to this country when but a boy, first making his home at New Milford, Ill. and later, at the age of 10 years, he came to Stockton and has resided in this community until his death.
He enlisted with the 75th Ill. Infantry, Co. H., Aug.22, 1862 and served faithfully until he was discharged July 5, 1865 at Indianapolis.
Mr. Pulfrey was one of the guard of honor over the body of Abraham Lincoln while it lay in state at Springfield
following his assassination in April, 1865.
He was united in marriage Sept. 26, 1876 to Nellie Eustice. To this marriage was born two children, one daughter, who died in infancy, and one son, Irving W. His wife passed away March 13, 1894 and he was again united in marriage to Amelia Garner, March 22, 1909. He leaves to mourn his departure his widow, one son and 10 Grandchildren and many
friends and neighbors.
The funeral was held at the Methodist church Monday afternoon at 1:30 o'clock.
Died:
Certficate of Undertaker on Burial of U.S. War Veteran on file.Weston married Nellie Eustice on 26 Sep 1876. Nellie was born on 25 Feb 1857 in Illinois; died on 13 Mar 1894. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
13. Nellie Eustice was born on 25 Feb 1857 in Illinois; died on 13 Mar 1894. Children:
- Jane Pulfrey was born on 05 Apr 1885 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 05 Apr 1885 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
- 6. Irvin Weston Pulfrey was born on 17 Aug 1886 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; died on 27 Oct 1952 in Jo Daviess County, Illinois; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.
14. Edward Martin Kiplinger Notes:
Edward Martin and Ruth Delphene (Howard) Kiplinger founded the town of Howardsville, Illinois.
Edward married Ruth Delphene Howard. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
15. Ruth Delphene Howard Notes:
Edward Martin and Ruth Delphene (Howard) Kiplinger founded the town of Howardsville, Illinois.
Children:
- 7. Edith May Kiplinger was born on 26 May 1886 in Howardsville, Illinois; died on 07 Feb 1950 in Freeport, Stephenson County, Illinois; was buried in Woodbine Cemetery, Woodbine, Jo Daviess County, Illinois.