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Henry Rufus Strong 1874–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 July 1874

Birth Location: Wavnesville, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 22 April 1948

Death Location: Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father: John Strong

Mother: Laura Edwards

Spouse(s): Essie McDade, Sallie McAbee

Children(s): Buford Strong, Infant Strong, Odell Strong, Inez Caldwell, Morris Strong, Gertrude Strong, Montez Strong, Willie Strong, Florie Strong, Erston Strong, Robert Strong

The story of Henry Rufus Strong began in 1874 in Wavnesville, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Henry Rufus Strong resided in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA. In 1917, Henry Rufus Strong established residence. Henry Rufus Strong married Essie Elizabeth Mcdade, Sallie Mcabee, and had children including Buford Lee Strong, Erston Strong, Florie Strong, Gertrude Strong, Inez Caldwell, Infant Strong, Montez Strong, Morris Herbert Strong, Odell Strong, Robert Alton Strong, Willie Strong. Henry Rufus Strong passed away in 1948 in Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Henry Rufus Strong began in 1874 in Wavnesville, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Henry Rufus Strong resided in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1917, Henry Rufus Strong established residence.
  • Henry Rufus Strong married Essie Elizabeth Mcdade, Sallie Mcabee, and had children including Buford Lee Strong, Erston Strong, Florie Strong, Gertrude Strong, Inez Caldwell, Infant Strong, Montez Strong, Morris Herbert Strong, Odell Strong, Robert Alton Strong, Willie Strong.
  • Henry Rufus Strong passed away in 1948 in Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry Strong's Ancestors

Self
Henry Strong
1874–1948
Birth Place: Wavnesville, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John M Strong
1850–1890
Virginia
Laura (Eliza) Edwards
1847–
North Carolina
Grandparents
James Strong
1816–
Virginia
Mary (Polly) Dykes
1817–
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
James Dykes
1775–1853
Mary Robertson
1779–1818
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Dykes
1740–1832
Susannah Lankford
1742–1833

Henry Strong's Descendants

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Henry (Rufus) Strong (25 July 1874–22 April 1948) m. Essie (Elizabeth) McDade (30 October 1886–13 Sep 1955) m. Sallie McAbee (2 January 1869–12 January 1912)
  1. 1. Buford (Lee) Strong 1917–1918
  2. 2. Infant Strong 1911–1912
  3. 3. Odell Strong 1905–1912
  4. 4. Inez Caldwell 1897–1979
  5. 5. Morris (Herbert) Strong 1895–1962
  6. 6. Gertrude Strong 1918–
  7. 7. Montez Strong 1902–
  8. 8. Willie Strong 1903–
  9. 9. Florie Strong 1909–
  10. 10. Erston Strong 1922–
  11. 11. Robert (Alton) Strong 1925–1997 m. Frances (Vandola) Jackson 1925–1985

Henry Strong's Timeline

6 Records

1874
25 July 1874
Birth of Henry Rufus Strong in Wavnesville, North Carolina, USA
Wavnesville, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 6
Henry Rufus Strong resided here in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1917
abt 1917
Age 43
Henry Rufus Strong resided here
None
1920
1920
Age 46
Henry Rufus Strong resided here in Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 56
Henry Rufus Strong resided here in Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
1948
22 April 1948
Age 74
Death of Henry Rufus Strong in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 July 1874
    Event Place: Wavnesville, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 77
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 2341933
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1917
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Apr 1948; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.24809109,0.38843706,0.40268892&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Record Source: South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1920, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169; Year Range: 1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Beech Springs, Spartanburg, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1710; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 77

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 2341933

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1948
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Greenville News - 23 Apr 1948 - Page 8, Obituary for Henry Rufus Strong 23 Apr 1948

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 11 Lois Street, Camperdown
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Apr 1948; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.24809109,0.38843706,0.40268892&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 April 1948
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Greenville News; Publication Date: 23 Apr 1948; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; ,0.24809109,0.38843706,0.40268892&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wellford, Spartanburg County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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