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Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse 1905–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 SEP 1905

Birth Location: New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 22 FEB 1989

Death Location: Northwood Manor, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Horatio Rafuse

Mother:

Spouse(s): Nellie Thorpe

Children(s): Marion Rafuse, Rick Rafuse, Terrance Rafuse

In 1905, Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse entered the world in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Horatio K Rafuse And Hattie Manthorne. In 1973, Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse resided in Cambridge, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1989, Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse resided in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada. Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse married Nellie Ann Victoria Thorpe, and had children including Gloria May Rafuse, Marion Rose Mary Rafuse, Rick Rafuse, Terrance Wayne Terry Rafuse. Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse passed away in 1989 in Northwood Manor, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1905, Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse entered the world in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Horatio K Rafuse And Hattie Manthorne.
  • In 1973, Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse resided in Cambridge, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1989, Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse resided in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse married Nellie Ann Victoria Thorpe, and had children including Gloria May Rafuse, Marion Rose Mary Rafuse, Rick Rafuse, Terrance Wayne Terry Rafuse.
  • Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse passed away in 1989 in Northwood Manor, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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Benjamin Rafuse's Ancestors

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Benjamin Rafuse
1905–1989
Birth Place: New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Horatio K. Rafuse
1863–1929
New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Jacob Rafuse
1825–1915
Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Caroline (Elizabeth) Marriott
1831–
Great-Grandparents
John Rafuse
1790–1874
Catherine Lantz
1788–1874
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Rehfus
1762–1847
Anna Eisenhauer
1765–1847

Benjamin Rafuse's Descendants

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Benjamin (Jacob (Bennie)) Rafuse (3 SEP 1905–22 FEB 1989) m. Nellie (Ann Victoria) Thorpe (25 AUG 1914–19 JUN 1993)
  1. 1. Marion (Rose (Mary)) Rafuse 1946–2021
  2. 2. Rick Rafuse 1942–1995
  3. 3. Terrance (Wayne (Terry)) Rafuse 1947–2024

Benjamin Rafuse's Timeline

4 Records

1905
3 SEP 1905
Birth of Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1973
MAR 1973
Age 68
Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse resided here in Cambridge, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
Cambridge, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
1989
JAN 1989
Age 84
Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse resided here in Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
1989
22 FEB 1989
Age 84
Death of Benjamin Jacob (Bennie) Rafuse in Northwood Manor, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Northwood Manor, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 SEP 1905
    Event Place: New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Obituary
    [2] Obituary

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berwick Cemetery, Berwick, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Obituary
    [2] Obituary

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: JAN 1989
    Event Place: Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 FEB 1989
    Event Place: Northwood Manor, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Obituary
    [2] Obituary

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: MAR 1973
    Event Place: Cambridge, Kings, Nova Scotia, Canada

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