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Francis Willoughby 1912–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 OCT 1912

Birth Location: Durham, Durham, England

Death Date: 14 NOV 1954

Death Location: Elms Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County, Nova Scotia

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Spouse(s): Thelma Rafuse

Children(s): Sheila Willoughby

In 1912, Francis Willoughby entered the world in Durham, Durham, England, born to James Willoughby And Ann Matthews. In 1933, Francis Willoughby was employed. Francis Willoughby married Thelma Eleanor Rafuse, and had children including James Willoughby, Janet Willoughby, Sheila Doreen Willoughby. Francis Willoughby passed away in 1954 in Elms Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County, Nova Scotia.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Francis Willoughby entered the world in Durham, Durham, England, born to James Willoughby And Ann Matthews.
  • In 1933, Francis Willoughby was employed.
  • Francis Willoughby married Thelma Eleanor Rafuse, and had children including James Willoughby, Janet Willoughby, Sheila Doreen Willoughby.
  • Francis Willoughby passed away in 1954 in Elms Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County, Nova Scotia.

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Francis Willoughby's Ancestors

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Francis Willoughby
1912–1954
Birth Place: Durham, Durham, England
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Francis Willoughby's Descendants

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Francis Willoughby (12 OCT 1912–14 NOV 1954) m. Thelma (Eleanor) Rafuse (17 FEB 1913–24 SEP 1992)
  1. 1. Sheila (Doreen) Willoughby –1992

Francis Willoughby's Timeline

3 Records

1912
12 OCT 1912
Birth of Francis Willoughby in Durham, Durham, England
Durham, Durham, England
1933
OCT 1933
Age 21
Francis Willoughby was employed
None
1954
14 NOV 1954
Age 42
Death of Francis Willoughby
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 OCT 1912
    Event Place: Durham, Durham, England
    Record Source: Cemetery Inscriptions taken by Angela Horsfall

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elms Grove Cemetery, Steam Mill, Kings County, Nova Scotia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: OCT 1933

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 NOV 1954
    Record Source: Cemetery Inscriptions taken by Angela Horsfall

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