Emily died in 1865 and John remarried to Samantha Cole on September 13, 1866, at Greenville, Michigan. By 1870, the family of four (including 12-year-old Hattie and two-year-old son Jesse) had moved to Hersey Township, Osceola Co., MI.
 
Nine children were born to the couple: Jesse, in 1868; Charles, 1870; Daniel, 1872; Cora, 1873; Nellie, 1876, Blanche (my grandmother), 1879; Flora, 1882; Ora, 1886; and Forest, 1890.  
 
John B. Huff of Hersey township, died at his home June 16, 1894, from the effects of an abscess in the head. The deceased was an early settler in this township, having located his present farm and homestead twenty-four years ago. He served during the Civil War in a Michigan cavalry regiment and was considered an exemplary citizen. 
Source: Evart Review, Friday, June 22, 1894

Samantha survived her husband by 20 years when she passed away in 1914.

GRAVESITE: Oakdale Cemetery, Hersey, Osceola Co., MI 
Written by Susan Norder, October 2003