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Richard Dexter Genealogy, 1642-1904

Arms of Dexter

Being a history of the descendants of Richard Dexter of Malden, Massachusetts, from the notes of John Haven Dexter and original researches. Richard Dexter, who was admitted an inhabitant of Boston (New England), Feb. 28, 1642, came from within ten miles of the town of Slane, Co. Meath, Ireland, and belonged to a branch of that family of Dexter who were descendants of Richard de Excester, the Lord Justice of Ireland. He, with his wife Bridget, and three or more children, fled to England from the great Irish Massacre of the Protestants which commenced Oct. 27, 1641. When Richard Dexter and family left England and by what vessel, we are unable to state, but he could not have remained there long, as we know he was living at Boston prior to Feb. 28, 1642.

Peffers, Henry Elmer – Obituary

Elmer Peffers, aged 47, passed away on June 14, 1935, after a brief illness. A lifelong resident of the region, he is survived by two sisters, Emma Waters and Mary McEwen, and four brothers: John and Leavenworth, William and Burton from Ellensburg, and Albert from Sunnyside. Funeral arrangements are pending, with interment planned at IOOF Cemetery.

Peffers, Moses – Obituary

Moses Peffers, a Kittitas Valley pioneer since 1882, died at 79 on April 13, 1930, at his daughter’s home. Originally from Fairview District, he had moved to the city due to illness. He is survived by five sons, a daughter, nine grandchildren, and siblings in Iowa. His funeral service took place at the Honeycutt Funeral Home, led by Rev. A. B. Morriss, with interment at the IOOF Cemetery.

Peffers, William Samuel – Obituary

William Samuel Peffers, a lifelong resident of Kittitas Valley, passed away on October 8, 1960, at age 71 during a fishing and hunting trip in Colville, Washington. Born July 24, 1889, in Caribou Canyon, he spent many years farming in the Fairview District before retiring in 1951. He is survived by his wife, Faye, two daughters, three grandchildren, and two brothers. Funeral services will be held on October 12 at Evenson Chapel, with memorial contributions suggested for the Heart Fund.

Peffers, Sina Ellen Grissom – Obituary

Mrs. Sina Peffers of East Kittitas passed away unexpectedly at her home on the morning of February 10, 1902. Her funeral was held two days later. She is survived by her grieving husband, nine children, and two brothers, William and Henry Grissom.

Peffers, Burton L. – Obituary

Burton L. Peffers, aged 63, passed away on November 21, 1956, in Ellensburg, where he was born on February 2, 1893. A World War I veteran, he had suffered from ill health for 2.5 years prior to his hospitalization. He is survived by his wife, Zelma Hailey, a stepson, a stepdaughter, three step-grandchildren, and several siblings. Funeral services will take place at the First Baptist Church on Saturday, followed by burial in the IOOF Cemetery, with military honors from American Legion Post 8.