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Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse 1830–1911 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 OCT 1830

Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 4 MAR 1911

Death Location: Northwest, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: John Rafuse

Mother: Anna Deal

Spouse(s): Sophia Schnare

Children(s): John Rafuse, William Rafuse, Georgianna Rafuse, Minnah Rafuse, Obediah Rafuse, Albertina Rafuse, Mary Rafuse, Sophia Rafuse, Sophia Rafuse, Frances Rafuse

In 1830, Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse entered the world in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to John Frederick Rafuse And Anna Barbara Deal. In 1868, Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed. In 1881, Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed. Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse married Sophia E Schnare, and had children including Albertina Rafuse, Frances Ann Rafuse, Georgianna Rafuse, John R Rafuse, Mary Alice Rafuse, Minnah Josephine Rafuse, Obediah Timothy Rafuse, Sophia A Rafuse, Sophia E Rafuse, William Rafuse. Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse passed away in 1911 in Northwest, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1830, Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse entered the world in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to John Frederick Rafuse And Anna Barbara Deal.
  • In 1868, Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed.
  • In 1881, Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed.
  • Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse married Sophia E Schnare, and had children including Albertina Rafuse, Frances Ann Rafuse, Georgianna Rafuse, John R Rafuse, Mary Alice Rafuse, Minnah Josephine Rafuse, Obediah Timothy Rafuse, Sophia A Rafuse, Sophia E Rafuse, William Rafuse.
  • Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse passed away in 1911 in Northwest, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Casper Rafuse's Ancestors

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Casper Rafuse
1830–1911
Birth Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
John Frederick Rafuse
1794–
Anna (Barbara) Deal
1794–
Grandparents
John (Jakob) Rehfus
1758–1834
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfus
1720–1798
Anna Rab
1722–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfuss
1688–1729

Casper Rafuse's Descendants

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Casper (Francis (Frank)) Rafuse (3 OCT 1830–4 MAR 1911) m. Sophia (E.) Schnare (15 AUG 1828–15 MAR 1916)
  1. 1. John (R.) Rafuse 1874–1883
  2. 2. William Rafuse 1850–1920
  3. 3. Georgianna Rafuse 1855– m. Peter Cantelope 1845–
    1. 1. Thomas ('Edwin') Cantelope 1881–
    2. 2. Charles ('Peter') Cantelope 1884– m. Effie (Blanche) Langille 1890–1972
      1. 1. Daisy ('Pauline') Cantelope 1909–1991
      2. 2. Douglas (Charles Peter) Cantelope 1916–1991 m. Christabel (Irene) Walters 1919–1992
        1. 1. Linda (Lee) Cantelope 1944–2012
    3. 3. William ('Anthony') Cantelope 1873–1952 m. May (Lottie) Dauphinee –1977
      1. 1. Dawson (F.) Cantelope 1911–1974 m. Beulah ('Muriel') Mason 1911–2002
      2. 2. Owen (William) Cantelope 1910–2000 m. Bertha (Pauline) Lohnes 1914–2005
      3. 3. Starr Cantelope 1917–1994
    4. 4. Charles ('Walter') Cantelope 1874–1947 m. Harriett (Amelia (Hattie)) Allen 1872–1957
      1. 1. Mabel (Louise) Cantelope 1896–1986 m. Frederick (Blanchard) Miller 1892–
      2. 2. Marion (Louise) Cantelope 1903–1986 m. John (A.) McQuinn –1986
    5. 5. Theresa (Alice (Tessie)) Cantelope 1880– m. Fenwick (S.) Smith 1875–
      1. 1. Luetta (May) Smith 1898–
        1. 1. Lucille (Marguerite) Langille –2011
        2. 2. Theresa ('Pauline' (Bubbles)) Langille 1917–2008
        3. 3. H. (Lloyd) Langille 1920–2004
    6. 6. Joseph ('Norbert') Cantelope 1877–1952 m. Melinda (Ann) Spiddle 1880–
    7. 7. Mary (Albertine) Cantelope 1882–1956 m. Henry ('Whitford') Falkenham 1875–1952
      1. 1. Ira (Paul) Falkenham 1910–1983 m. Dorothy (Annie) Unknown 1903–1969
      2. 2. Harry (Douglas) Falkenham 1903–1985 m. Theresa (Eldora (Dora)) Lohnes 1902–1987
        1. 1. Robert Falkenham –1985 m. Charlotte (Elaine) Wagner 1928–2012
      3. 3. Hattie (Lavinia) Falkenham 1900–1983 m. Clarence Lohnes 1901–1947
      4. 4. Charles (Anthony Whitford) Falkenham 1906–1983
    8. 8. Georgina (Sophia) Cantelope 1888–1964 m. Simeon (Arthur) Wilkie 1878–
    9. 9. Francis (John (Frank)) Cantelope 1886–1926 m. Winnie (Bell) Dauphinee 1893–
  4. 4. Minnah (Josephine) Rafuse 1860–1876
  5. 5. Obediah (Timothy) Rafuse 1862–1940 m. Mary (Alice) Creaser 1861–1951
    1. 1. Minerva (Zelena) Rafuse 1899– m. James (David) Daniels 1891–
    2. 2. Daisy (Thelma) Rafuse 1905– m. Hector (Roslyn) Mosher 1904–
    3. 3. Vivian (Mabel) Rahfuss 1896– m. James (Alexander Paul) Young 1894–
    4. 4. Beulah (May) Rafuse 1898– m. Stannage (Diego) Oickle 1886–1917
      1. 1. Ruth (Beulah) Oickle 1914–2002 m. George (H.) Purse 1918–1990
      2. 2. Darrell Oickle –2002
      3. 3. Ronald (Stannage) Oickle 1912–2002
      4. 4. Douglas (Vincent) Oickle 1916–2002
  6. 6. Albertina Rafuse 1864– m. Edwin (C.) Morash 1861–
    1. 1. Maurice ('Starr') Morash 1890–1969 m. Emily (Maude) Smith 1892–1924 m. Nina (Ilene) Oxner 1890–1959
  7. 7. Mary (Alice) Rafuse 1866–1923 m. Henry ('Joshua') Schnare 1856–1923
    1. 1. Mabel (Leona) Schnare 1892–
    2. 2. Frederick (Gordon) Schnare 1903–
    3. 3. Sadie (Althea) Schnare 1895– m. John (Roland) Knickle 1889–
  8. 8. Sophia (A.) Rafuse 1868–1878
  9. 9. Sophia (E.) Rafuse 1871–
  10. 10. Frances (Ann) Rafuse 1857–1946 m. O. (Henry) Rafuse 1855–1924

Casper Rafuse's Timeline

6 Records

1830
3 OCT 1830
Birth of Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse in Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1868
MAR 1868
Age 38
Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed
None
1881
SEP 1881
Age 51
Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed
None
1882
FEB 1882
Age 52
Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed
None
1888
NOV 1888
Age 58
Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse was employed
None
1911
4 MAR 1911
Age 81
Death of Casper Francis (Frank) Rafuse in Northwest, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Northwest, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 OCT 1830
    Event Place: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Cemetery Inscriptions taken by Angela Horsfall

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: SEP 1881

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hillcrest Cemetery (at the site of the old Academy), Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: Www.findagrave.com

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 MAR 1911
    Event Place: Northwest, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, An online media site for records of births, marriages and deaths.
    [2] Cemetery Inscriptions taken by Angela Horsfall

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: FEB 1882

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: MAR 1868

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: NOV 1888
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

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