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Hugh Owen Rafuse 1909–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 MAY 1909

Birth Location: Parkers Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: FEB 1978

Death Location: Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Reginald Rafuse

Mother: Carrie Eaton

Spouse(s): Margaret Hiltz, Nelsie Saulnier

Children(s): Beverly Rafuse

In 1909, Hugh Owen Rafuse entered the world in Parkers Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Reginald Travis Rafuse And Carrie Estelle Eaton. In 1911, Hugh Owen Rafuse resided in Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1921, Hugh Owen Rafuse resided in Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Ca. Hugh Owen Rafuse married Margaret Jane Hiltz, Nelsie Philomine Saulnier, and had children including Beverly Hugh Paul Rafuse, Carolyn Rafuse, Hughena Rafuse, Juanita Faye Rafuse. Hugh Owen Rafuse passed away in 1978 in Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Hugh Owen Rafuse entered the world in Parkers Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Reginald Travis Rafuse And Carrie Estelle Eaton.
  • In 1911, Hugh Owen Rafuse resided in Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1921, Hugh Owen Rafuse resided in Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Ca.
  • Hugh Owen Rafuse married Margaret Jane Hiltz, Nelsie Philomine Saulnier, and had children including Beverly Hugh Paul Rafuse, Carolyn Rafuse, Hughena Rafuse, Juanita Faye Rafuse.
  • Hugh Owen Rafuse passed away in 1978 in Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Hugh Rafuse's Ancestors

Self
Hugh Rafuse
1909–1978
Birth Place: Parkers Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Reginald Travis Rafuse
1886–1979
Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Carrie (Estelle) Eaton
1891–1941
Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
William (Alexander (Twin)) Rafuse
1857–1957
Mill Village, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Emily (Agnes) Graham
1864–1944
Nova Scotia, Canada
James (D.) Eaton
1857–1945
Granville Centre, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Frances (Wentworth) Guest
1864–1945
Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Paulus Rafuse
1807–1884
Anne Guest
1819–1911
Robert Graham
1834–1901
Georgianna Wade
1843–1914
James Guest
1826–1931
Catherine Karnes
1836–1931
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eberhard Rehfus
1767–1844
Susanna Klettenberger
1772–1827
Thomas Guest
1798–1871
Hannah Hiltz
1804–1823
George Graham
1794–
Sophia Conrad
1796–1871
Thomas Guest
1798–1871
Hannah Hiltz
1804–1823
Robert Kearns
1787–1876

Hugh Rafuse's Descendants

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Hugh (Owen) Rafuse (4 MAY 1909–FEB 1978) m. Margaret (Jane) Hiltz (ABT 1922–22 FEB 1993) m. Nelsie (Philomine) Saulnier (20 AUG 1906–25 APR 1956)
  1. 1. Beverly (Hugh Paul) Rafuse 1944–1996

Hugh Rafuse's Timeline

4 Records

1909
4 MAY 1909
Birth of Hugh Owen Rafuse in Parkers Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parkers Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1911
1911
Age 2
Hugh Owen Rafuse resided here in Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1921
1 JUN 1921
Age 12
Hugh Owen Rafuse resided here in Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1978
FEB 1978
Age 69
Death of Hugh Owen Rafuse in Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 MAY 1909
    Event Place: Parkers Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Canada, Find a Grave Index
    [2] 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 23, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 3; Family No: 28
    [3] 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Census Place: Polling District No 6, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 9
    [4] Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, A collection of online birth, marriage and death records.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St. Martin's Anglican Church, Martin's River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1921
    Event Place: Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Census Place: Polling District No 6, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 9

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: FEB 1978
    Event Place: Halifax Infirmary, Halifax, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Canada, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1911
    Event Place: Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1911 Census of Canada, Year: 1911; Census Place: 23, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 3; Family No: 28

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