Robert Buffum
Salem, United States
Robert Buffum born circa 1590 at "Buffum" Yorkshire England. The immigrant Buffum to Salem Massachusetts Bay Colony America in 1634. Died March 6, 1669 at Salem. Robert was a seedman, owner of 40 acres of upland and 5 acres of meadow or marsh. The beginning of "Buffum's Corner" well-known in Salem and perpetuated to this day by the proverbial expression. It is just 1 mile from Buffum's corner to the neck gate. Robert Buffum married first Margaret Blessing died in England August 22, 1631 Second Thomasine Thompson nee Ward died March 23, 1688 at Salem Massachusetts Bay Robert was the father of 17 children, 45 grandchildren, 114 great-grandchildren, and over 264 great-great-grandchildren quad centennial monument Erected by Buffum Family Association Inc. dedicated August 1990