Benjamin moved from Pennsylvania with his family to Wisconson. The family
settled near Buck Grove Iowa, which is a short distance from Dennison, in
Crawford County. Benjamin then married Olive In Dennison. Benjamin and
Olive framedin Crawford Co. until they moved by immigrant train to
Villard Township, arriving at Philbrook, Minnesota on Dec. 5, 1902. The
family left Iowa due to high land prices and high taxes. Benjamin
purchased an 80 acre farm, and decided this was just what he wanted. the
house on 80 acres was a long ways from the road and was only a small
house. After arriving here the family immediatly set about moving the
house closer to the road, with the intentions of building on. It was a
day in December of 1902 that the house finally momved to the new
location. Night arrives, and so did one of Minnasota's blizzards. The
house rocked and shook. The family had a difficult time to keep from
freezing. When the storm subsided they banked the house with hay and snow
and there it remained until spring. In the spring it was lowered to the
ground, and an addition was built. No foundation was ever put under the
house. The house stood at this location until his grandson, Glen, tore it
down in the fall of 1979. Arriving in Philbrook the family continued to
farm. Shortly after arriving at Philbrook, Benjamin was ordained to the
ministry at a Methodist conference at Fergus Fall, Minn. I examined a
copy my father has on file in his history material of the original
certificate signed by the president of the district of Alexandria on the
12 day of June 1913. The certificate said to whom this may concern, This
certifies that, being acquainted with the gifts, grace, and usefulness
Brother B.F. Huff, and he being duly recommended, we judge that heis a
suitable person to be licensed as a local preacher in the Methodist
Episcopal Church and we strongly aurthorize him to preach the gospel,
subject to the Discipline of the Church. Although he was ordained as a
Methodist, he preached whereever there was a call to do so. These meeting
were held in the evening after the farming. It appears that Benjamin
became an invalid at the age of 62, until he died at 82. His legs had
began to give him trouble long brfore he became an invalid. He managed
too get around some on his own and do some limited farming, cattle and
sheep raising and poultry.[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 4, Ed. 1, Tree #1822, Date
of Import: Jun 2, 2001]DEATH: CertID# 1941-MN-016055
[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 4, Ed. 1, Tree #1822, Date of Import: Jun 2, 2001]
I examined a copy of the marrige certificate from State of Iowa, Crawford
County that certifies the marriage between Benjamin Franklin Huff and
Olive Ann Orem of the 11th of July in 1881 signed by Rev W.G. Beck and
witnessed by Mrs M.R. Beck.[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 4, Ed. 1, Tree #1822, Date of Import: Jun 2, 2001]
I examined a copy of the marrige certificate from State of Iowa, Crawford
County that certifies the marriage between Benjamin Franklin Huff and
Olive Ann Orem of the 11th of July in 1881 signed by Rev W.G. Beck and
witnessed by Mrs M.R. Beck.DEATH: CertID# 1943-MN-016046
Cause of Death:
Poor Heart, Lungs
[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 4, Ed. 1, Tree #1822, Date of Import: Jun 2, 2001]
Lawrence had open heart surgery on July 23 1980. They did 3 coronary and
4 Aorta bypasses. He had a pace maker implanted on April 13 1982. These
were both done at the University Hospital in Minneapolis. Mn. When
Lawrence was in having surgery his daugter in law was a floor above
delivering him another grandson. Nancy Huff the wife of William Huff
delivered Cory Huff.
Lawrence had surgery on his neck on July 19, 1985 after having a stroke.
This surgerey was done at St. Lukes in Fargo, Nd.
Cause of Death:
Poor Heart, Lungs
[Brøderbund WFT Vol. 4, Ed. 1, Tree #1822, Date of Import: Jun 2, 2001]
Lawrence had open heart surgery on July 23 1980. They did 3 coronary and
4 Aorta bypasses. He had a pace maker implanted on April 13 1982. These
were both done at the University Hospital in Minneapolis. Mn. When
Lawrence was in having surgery his daugter in law was a floor above
delivering him another grandson. Nancy Huff the wife of William Huff
delivered Cory Huff.
Lawrence had surgery on his neck on July 19, 1985 after having a stroke.
This surgerey was done at St. Lukes in Fargo, Nd.
Obituaries
Glenn E. Huff
June 17, 1921 - February 22, 2001Place of Funeral: -- Church of Christ, Staples, MN -- Monday, February 26, 2001 @ 1:00 PM
Glenn E. Huff, age 79, of Motley, MN, died Thursday morning, February 22, 2001, at his home. Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 26th, at 1:00 PM, in the Staples Church of Christ, with Pastor Barry Klein officiating. Burial will follow in the Motley Public Cemetery. Relatives will receive friends on Sunday afternoon, from 3 to 5 PM, at the Brenny Funeral Home in Staples.
Glenn Edwin Huff was born at home in Staples, MN, on June 17, 1921, to William and Verna (Schmidt) Huff. He grew up on his parent’s farm south of Motley, MN, and attended school in Philbrook, MN. On July 3, 1941, he married Bessie June Shinabarger in Staples. Glenn purchased his family farm, and together they farmed and raised their family southwest of Motley in Villard Township of Todd County, MN. Besides running beef cattle on the farm, he also worked at Wolf’s Garage in Staples for 15 years. He also worked some other jobs until he retired in 1984. Ten years ago they sold their farm and moved into Motley. Glenn was a member of the Staples and Philbrook Church of Christ. His many hobbies included hunting, fishing, gardening, woodworking and lending a helping hand whenever needed. Glenn also enjoyed traveling; he and Bessie covered 26 states.Glenn is survived by his wife, Bessie; 3 sons, Richard Huff of Motley, Walter Huff of Staples, and Robert Huff of Madison, FL; a daughter, Nancy Nieken of Motley; 13 grandchildren; and 24 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, 2 brothers, a granddaughter, and 2 great-grandsons.