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Rufus Welker Cline 1847–1920

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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C Reliability
C
Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Rufus Cline in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 12 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 25 May 1847 · Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
Died 17 Jan 1920 · Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
Father James Cline (1808–1891)
Mother Margaret A Shinn
Siblings Alice Bernice Cline, Allison F Cline, Caleb Phifer Cline, Crawford L Cline, Esther C Cline, John Wesley Cline, Matthew Plunkett Cline, Robert Ford Cline

Researchers connected through Rufus Cline 1847–1920

and 1 more tree owner connected with Rufus Cline 1847–1920

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded
Children
No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rufus Welker Cline began in 1847 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA. Rufus Welker Cline passed away in 1920 in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA.

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Life Timeline

1847
Birth of Rufus Welker Cline in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
Birth
1920
Death of Rufus Welker Cline in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Rufus Cline

This ancestor line traces from Strasbourg, Bas-Rhin, Alsace, France (1490) to Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA (1847) across 12 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Rufus Cline (1847–1920) was born in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA and died in Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA. 2 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rufus 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 12 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Rufus Cline's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Rufus Welker Cline PTP
1847–1920
Cabarrus County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
James C Cline PTP
1808–1891
Cabarrus, North Carolina, United States
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Rufus Cline's Descendants

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RC
Rufus Welker Cline PTP 1847–1920