Hiram Metcalf Huff (1832 - 1923)

Born 2 Feb 1832 in Fleming, Kentucky, United States

Husband of Lucinda (McGahan) Huff — married 24 Jan 1856 in Jackson Township, Harrison, Iowa, United States

Descendants

Died 11 Nov 1923 at age 91 in Baker City, Baker, Oregon, United States

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Biography

This profile is part of the Huff Name Study.

Hiram Metcalf Huff was born on 2 Feb 1832, in Fleming County, Kentucky, to Hester Blair, age 44, and Samuel Huff, age 42. He was the 11th of 12 children born to them.^[1][2][3]

In the 1850 census, Hiram (age 18), Wagoner, was in District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, United States, living with his parents and two of his brothers.^[4]

In 1855, when Hiram was 23, he left Kentucky for Iowa. He first went by rail to Louisville, Kentucky, then by boat to Saint Joseph, Missouri. From there, he went by wagon to Harrison County, Iowa.^[3]

On 24 Jun 1856, he married Lucinda (McGahan) Huff (1830-1918) in Ragland Township, Harrison County, Iowa.^[2] Lucinda and Hiram had six children together, though only four would survive to adulthood:

1. John William Huff, 1857–1941
2. Lenorah Laura Huff, 1860–1871
3. Clara May Huff, 1862–1936
4. Hattie B Huff, 1864–1865
5. Benjamin Franklin Huff "Frank" 1866–1933
6. Thomas Carson Huff (1870-1940)

In the 1860 census, Hiram (age 28), Farmer, was in Sioux, Harrison, Iowa.^[5]

Hiram registered for military service in Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa, in Jun 1863. No record has been found for whether he served.^[6] In the 1870 census, Hiram (age 38), Farmer, was in Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa.^[7]

In the 1880 census, Hiram (age 48), Farmer, was the married head of household in Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa, United States.^[8]

In the 1900 census, Hiram (age 68), Landlord, was the married head of household in Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa.^[9]

In the 1905 census, Hiram and Lucinda were living in Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, United States.^[10]

By 1908, Hiram and Lucinda moved to Baker City, Oregon.^[11]

In the 1910 census, Hiram (age 78), was the married head of household in Baker Ward 4, Baker, Oregon, United States.^[12]

Hiram's wife, Lucinda, died in 1918 in Baker City. In the 1920 census, Hiram (age 87) was the head of household in Baker, Baker, Oregon.^[13]

He passed away at home on 11 Nov 1923, aged 91 years, 9 months, and 9 days. His son, J. W. Huff, was the attending doctor on the death certificate.^[14][2] Hiram was buried in Soldier Valley Cemetery, in Pisgah, Harrison County, Iowa. The memorial headstone lists the names, birth and death years of Hiram, his two daughters that died young, Lenorah and Hattie, and his wife, Lucinda. ^[15]

Hiram Huff was featured in a commemorative history of Harrison County citizens published in 1891.^[3] The interesting and informative entry told of his early years, moves, occupations, community involvement, parents, wife, children, and more.

Sources

1. ↑ Lee, Helen (Huff), Family Information, as told to Nancy Lee, 1981. Written recollection is in the possession of Barb Lee.
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} Hiram Huff Obituary, The Morning Democrat, Baker City, Oregon, 18 Nov 1928, p 6.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2} History of Harrison County, Iowa: Containing full-page portraits and biographical sketches of prominent and representative citizens of the county. Together with portraits and biographies of all the governors of Iowa, and of the presidents of the United States.'' Chicago, Illinois, National Publishing Company, 1891, pp. 575-576.
4. ↑ 1850 Census: "1850 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1850; Census Place: District 1, Fleming, Kentucky; Roll: 199; Page: 285b; Line Number: 31
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 8054 #17059751 (accessed 21 October 2022)
   Hiram Huff (18), Wagoner, in District 1, Fleming, Kentucky, USA. Born in Kentucky.
5. ↑ 1860 Census: "1860 United States Federal Census"
   The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Sioux, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: M653_323; Page: 783; Family History Library Film: 803323
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7667 #5478827 (accessed 21 October 2022)
   Hiram M Huff (28), Farmer, in Sioux, Harrison, Iowa. Born in Kentucky.
6. ↑ Military: "U.S., Civil War Draft Registrations Records, 1863-1865"
   National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Consolidated Lists of Civil War Draft Registration Records (Provost Marshal General's Bureau; Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865); Record Group: 110, Records of the Provost Marshal General's Bureau (Civil War); Collection Name: Consolidated Enrollment Lists, 1863-1865 (Civil War Union Draft Records); NAI: 4213514; Archive Volume Number: 1 of 2
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1666 #3530038 (accessed 21 October 2022)
   Name: Hyrum M Huff; Birth Year: abt 1832; Place of Birth: Kentucky; Age on 1 July 1863: 31; Race: White; Marital Status: Married; Residence: Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa; Congressional District: 5th; Class: 1.
7. ↑ 1870 Census: "1870 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1870; Census Place: Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: M593_395; Page: 62A
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7163 #35442270 (accessed 21 October 2022)
   Hram Huff (38), Farmer, in Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa. Born in Kentucky.
8. ↑ 1880 Census: "1880 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1880; Census Place: Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: 343; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 080
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6742 #23363994 (accessed 21 October 2022)
   Hiram Huff (48), married, Farmer, head of household in Little Sioux, Harrison, Iowa, USA. Born in Kentucky.
9. ↑ 1900 Census: "1900 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1900; Census Place: Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa; Roll: 436; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1240436
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7602 #2089573 (accessed 21 October 2022)
   Hiram M Huff (68), married, Landlord, head of household in Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa. Born in Kentucky, USA.
10. ↑ 1905 Census: "Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925"
    Microfilm of Iowa State Censuses, 1856, 1885, 1895, 1905, 1915, 1925 as well various special censuses from 1836-1897 obtained from the State Historical Society of Iowa via Heritage Quest
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 1084 #4230096 (accessed 21 October 2022)
    Hiram M Huff in Missouri Valley, Harrison, Iowa, USA.
11. ↑ 1908 Directory: "U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995"
    Original sources vary according to directory. The title of the specific directory being viewed is listed at the top of the image viewer page. Check the directory title page image for full title and publication information
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2469 #1002843433 (accessed 21 October 2022)
    Name: Hiram M Huff; Residence Year: 1908; Street Address: 2257 5th; Residence Place: Baker City, Oregon, USA; Publication Title: Baker City, Oregon, City Directory, 1908.
12. ↑ 1910 Census: "1910 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1910; Census Place: Baker Ward 4, Baker, Oregon; Roll: T624_1278; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 1375291
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 7884 #23224940 (accessed 21 October 2022)
    Hiram M Huff (78), married, Own, head of household in Baker Ward 4, Baker, Oregon, USA. Born in Kentucky.
13. ↑ 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Baker, Baker, Oregon; Roll: T625_1491; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 5
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #99178132 (accessed 21 October 2022)
    Hiram M Huff (87), married head of household in Baker, Baker, Oregon. Born in Kentucky.
14. ↑ Death: "Oregon, U.S., State Deaths, 1864-1968"
    Oregon State Archives; Salem, Oregon; Oregon, Death Records, 1864-1967
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 61675 #346321 (accessed 23 October 2022)
    Hiram M Huff death 11 Nov 1923 (age 91), son of Samuel Huff, in Baker, Baker, Oregon, USA.
15. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #14631824 (accessed 23 October 2022)
    Memorial page for Hiram Metcalf Huff (1832-1923), citing Soldier Valley Cemetery, Pisgah, Harrison County, Iowa, USA; Maintained by BarbL (contributor 47579832).