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George Abner Rafuse 1855–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 NOV 1855

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

Death Date: 12 FEB 1933

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

Father: Jacob Rafuse

Mother: Caroline Marriott

Spouse(s): Nellie Manthorne

Children(s): Ira Rafuse, Clarence Rafuse, Kenneth Rafuse, Maude Rafuse, Winnifred Rafuse, Irene Rafuse, Charles Rafuse, Eva Rafuse

The story of George Abner Rafuse began in 1855 in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1892, George Abner Rafuse was employed. In 1920, George Abner Rafuse was employed. George Abner Rafuse married Nellie Manthorne, and had children including Charles Hadden Rafuse, Clarence Creighton Rafuse, Eva Viola Rafuse, Ira Gladstone Rafuse, Irene Gladys Rafuse, Kenneth Havelock Rafuse, Maude Kathleen Rafuse, Winnifred Rafuse. George Abner Rafuse passed away in 1933 in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of George Abner Rafuse began in 1855 in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1892, George Abner Rafuse was employed.
  • In 1920, George Abner Rafuse was employed.
  • George Abner Rafuse married Nellie Manthorne, and had children including Charles Hadden Rafuse, Clarence Creighton Rafuse, Eva Viola Rafuse, Ira Gladstone Rafuse, Irene Gladys Rafuse, Kenneth Havelock Rafuse, Maude Kathleen Rafuse, Winnifred Rafuse.
  • George Abner Rafuse passed away in 1933 in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

George Rafuse's Ancestors

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George Rafuse
1855–1933
Birth Place: New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Jacob Rafuse
1825–1915
Chester, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Caroline (Elizabeth) Marriott
1831–
Grandparents
John (Jacob) Rafuse
1790–1874
Catherine (Elizabeth) Lantz
1788–1874
Great-Grandparents
John Rehfus
1762–1847
Anna Eisenhauer
1765–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfus
1720–1798
Anna Rab
1722–1809

George Rafuse's Descendants

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George (Abner) Rafuse (19 NOV 1855–12 FEB 1933) m. Nellie Manthorne (18 MAY 1860–18 JUN 1931)
  1. 1. Ira (Gladstone) Rafuse 1895–1985 m. Beulah (May) Redden 1904–1996
    1. 1. Bruce (Ira) Rafuse 1934–1995 m. Yvonne (Lurita) Lantz 1937–2011
    2. 2. Sheldon (Paul) Rafuse 1926–2020 m. Joyce (Eleanor) Leopold 1929–2016
    3. 3. Dean (Ellison) Rafuse 1929–1998 m. Joyce (Margaret) Reeves 1931–1950 m. Praxcie (Loretta) Allen 1936–1975
      1. 1. Susan Rafuse –1998
    4. 4. Lynne (Claudette) Rafuse 1939–2004
    5. 5. Delphine (Hope) Rafuse 1923–2010 m. Harvey (Arnold) Leopold 1918–2004
      1. 1. Victor (Wayne 'Vic') Leopold 1942–2023
        1. 1. Wendy Leopold –2023
      2. 2. Ferne Leopold –2004
  2. 2. Clarence ('Creighton') Rafuse 1896–1972
  3. 3. Kenneth (Havelock) Rafuse 1887–1971
  4. 4. Maude (Kathleen) Rafuse 1889–1986 m. James Purvis –1986
    1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Purvis 1910–2006 m. Fred Cameron –2006
    2. 2. Daughter Purvis 1909–1909
    3. 3. Mary ('Margaret') Purves 1911–1995 m. Robert (Clyde) Miller 1900–1980
      1. 1. Marilyn (Rita) Miller –1995
    4. 4. Carol Purves –1986
    5. 5. James Purves –1986
  5. 5. Winnifred Rafuse 1894–1928 m. Stephen (Collins) Bezanson 1883–1962
    1. 1. Ray Bezanson 1917–1932
    2. 2. Pat Bezanson 1921–1992
  6. 6. Irene (Gladys) Rafuse 1895–1958 m. Charles (Freeman) Keddy 1893–1968
    1. 1. Lorna (Aldena) Keddy 1920–1970 m. Kenneth (David) Hale 1918–1970
  7. 7. Charles ('Hadden') Rafuse 1892–1982 m. Alma (L.) O'Leary 1901–1991
    1. 1. Veral (George) Rafuse 1931–2008
    2. 2. Curtis (Blakey) Rafuse 1932–1997
    3. 3. Mabel (Euella) Rafuse 1918–2012 m. Eldridge (Bernard) Crossley 1911–1984
      1. 1. Dale Crossley –2012
    4. 4. Frances (Theresa) Rafuse 1921–2013 m. Ronnie Lavallee 1923–1999
    5. 5. Carmen (N.) Rafuse –1995
      1. 1. Marsha Canning –1995
    6. 6. Madeline (Roslie) Rafuse 1926–2007 m. Archibald (R. (Arch)) Walker 1924–1996
  8. 8. Eva (Viola) Rafuse 1890–1980 m. Harry (Clarence) Broome 1889–1979
    1. 1. Ira (Dewayne) Broome 1919–2006 m. Ethel (Margaret) Keddy 1931–2003
    2. 2. Harold (Whitney) Broome 1914–1997 m. Kathleen (Marjorie) Leopold 1917–1998
    3. 3. Arnold (Lawrence) Broome 1924–2002
      1. 1. Chella (Christine) Broome 1951–2008
    4. 4. Gerald (Roland) Broome 1926–2002
    5. 5. Evelyn (Sylvia) Broome 1917–1999 m. Aubrey (Lawrence) Legge –1999
    6. 6. Lois (Evangeline) Broome –2002
      1. 1. James Fletcher –2021
    7. 7. Elta (Maude) Broome 1920–2009 m. Rettie (Elroy) Crossman 1924–2009

George Rafuse's Timeline

4 Records

1855
19 NOV 1855
Birth of George Abner Rafuse in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1892
JUL 1892
Age 37
George Abner Rafuse was employed
None
1920
FEB 1920
Age 65
George Abner Rafuse was employed
None
1933
12 FEB 1933
Age 78
Death of George Abner Rafuse in New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 NOV 1855
    Event Place: New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Christ Church Anglican Cemetery (New), New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: JUL 1892

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 FEB 1933
    Event Place: New Ross, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, An online media site for records of births, marriages and deaths.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: FEB 1920

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