Ruby Caffey (1917–1993) was born in Sweatman, Mississippi and died in West Memphis, Crittenden Co. AR. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ruby Hammond Caffey 1917–1993

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 5 Jan 1917 · Sweatman, Mississippi

Died 21 Nov 1993 · West Memphis, Crittenden Co. AR

Father Samuel Patrick Caffey

Mother Lillian Esley Kirk

Siblings Christine Caffey, Clara B Caffey, Derward Johnny Caffey, Erwin Caffey, Inez Hampton Bummie Caffey, James Howard Caffey, Kirk Caffey, Leroy Caffey, Samuel Patrick Jr Caffey, William Ethridge Caffey, Winton Jack Caffey

Records

1920 United States Federal Census 1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Applications and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Patrick Caffey

Lillian Esley Kirk

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

In 1917, Ruby Hammond Caffey entered the world in Sweatman, Mississippi, born to samuel patrick caffey and lillian esley kirk. In 1920, Ruby Hammond Caffey resided in Beat 3, Webster, Mississippi. In 1930, Ruby Hammond Caffey resided in Beat 3, Webster, Mississippi. Ruby Hammond Caffey passed away in 1993 in West Memphis, Crittenden Co. AR.

Sources

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Census 1920 United States Federal Census
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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

Life Timeline

1917

Birth of Ruby Hammond Caffey in Sweatman, Mississippi

Birth

1920

Ruby Hammond Caffey resided here in Beat 3, Webster, Mississippi

Residence

1930

Ruby Hammond Caffey resided here in Beat 3, Webster, Mississippi

Residence

1993

Death of Ruby Hammond Caffey in West Memphis, Crittenden Co. AR

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruby Caffey

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Sweatman, Mississippi (1917) across 14 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ruby Caffey (1917–1993) was born in Sweatman, Mississippi and died in West Memphis, Crittenden Co. AR. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Ruby in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 14 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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