YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

James Edward Rafuse 1893–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 FEB 1893

Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 22 MAR 1940

Death Location: Digby General Hospital, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Richard Rafuse

Mother: Hattie Crouse

Spouse(s): Gladys Richard

Children(s): Carleton Rafuse

In 1893, James Edward Rafuse entered the world in Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Richard Allan Rafuse And Hattie Crouse. James Edward Rafuse married Gladys Lorella Richard, and had children including Carleton E Rafuse, Doris Catherine Rafuse, Marie Rafuse, Virginia Rafuse. James Edward Rafuse passed away in 1940 in Digby General Hospital, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Find more search results for James Rafuse
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1893, James Edward Rafuse entered the world in Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Richard Allan Rafuse And Hattie Crouse.
  • James Edward Rafuse married Gladys Lorella Richard, and had children including Carleton E Rafuse, Doris Catherine Rafuse, Marie Rafuse, Virginia Rafuse.
  • James Edward Rafuse passed away in 1940 in Digby General Hospital, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Rafuse's Ancestors

Self
James Rafuse
1893–1940
Birth Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Richard 'Allan' Rafuse
1863–1942
Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hattie Crouse
1871–1964
Conquerall Bank, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
James Rafuse
1826–1888
Lucinda Winters
1825–1865
Great-Grandparents
John Rafuse
1800–1889
Mary Eisenhauer
1802–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Eberhard Rehfus
1767–1844
Susanna Klettenberger
1772–1827

James Rafuse's Descendants

1.
JR
James (Edward) Rafuse (7 FEB 1893–22 MAR 1940) m. Gladys (Lorella) Richard (16 NOV 1894–25 MAR 1974)
  1. 1. Carleton (E.) Rafuse 1918–1966

James Rafuse's Timeline

2 Records

1893
7 FEB 1893
Birth of James Edward Rafuse in Nova Scotia, Canada
Nova Scotia, Canada
1940
22 MAR 1940
Age 47
Death of James Edward Rafuse in Digby General Hospital, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
Digby General Hospital, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 FEB 1893
    Event Place: Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, An online media site for records of births, marriages and deaths.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: West LaHave Cemetery, West LaHave, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 MAR 1940
    Event Place: Digby General Hospital, Digby, Digby, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source:
    [1] Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, An online media site for records of births, marriages and deaths.
    [2] Connecticut, Hale Cemetery Inscriptions

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE