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Joseph Rafuse 1833–1910 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 MAY 1833

Birth Location: Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 21 MAY 1910

Death Location: Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: Johann Rafuse

Mother: Lucy Keyser

Spouse(s): Lucy Keyser

Children(s): Louisa Rafuse, Ada Rafuse, Bessie Rafuse, John Rafuse, Mary Rafuse, Joshua Rafuse, Margaret Rafuse

In 1833, Joseph Rafuse entered the world in Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Johann George Rafuse And Lucy Keyser. In 1880, Joseph Rafuse was employed. Joseph Rafuse married Lucy Louisa Keyser, and had children including Ada Rafuse, Bessie Rafuse, John Nathan Rafuse, Joshua Israel Rafuse, Louisa Albertina Rafuse, Margaret Hannah Sarah Rafuse, Mary Sarah Rafuse. Joseph Rafuse passed away in 1910 in Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • In 1833, Joseph Rafuse entered the world in Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to Johann George Rafuse And Lucy Keyser.
  • In 1880, Joseph Rafuse was employed.
  • Joseph Rafuse married Lucy Louisa Keyser, and had children including Ada Rafuse, Bessie Rafuse, John Nathan Rafuse, Joshua Israel Rafuse, Louisa Albertina Rafuse, Margaret Hannah Sarah Rafuse, Mary Sarah Rafuse.
  • Joseph Rafuse passed away in 1910 in Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Rafuse's Ancestors

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Joseph Rafuse
1833–1910
Birth Place: Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
Johann George Rafuse
1794–1875
North West, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Lucy Keyser
1798–1883
Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Johannes Rehfus
1755–1829
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Apollonia Berghaus
1759–
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfus
1720–1798
Anna Rab
1722–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfuss
1688–1729

Joseph Rafuse's Descendants

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Joseph Rafuse (29 MAY 1833–21 MAY 1910) m. Lucy (Louisa) Keyser (1841–17 AUG 1894)
  1. 1. Louisa (Albertina) Rafuse 1858–1933 m. James (Edward) DeMont 1854–1929
    1. 1. Wellington (St. Clair) DeMont 1885–1969 m. Cora (Louise) Adams 1890–1953
      1. 1. Alice (Louise) DeMont 1906–1999 m. Russell (Earle) Langille –1999
      2. 2. Jessie (Irene) DeMont 1918–2006 m. Lloyd Swinimer 1917–1993
        1. 1. David Swinemar –1993
      3. 3. Florence (Clara) DeMont 1917–2007 m. Franklin (Alexander) Hiltz 1915–2002
        1. 1. Janet (Louise) Hiltz 1935–1981
      4. 4. Beryle (Royette) DeMont 1922–2004 m. Ernest Myra –2004
      5. 5. Bruce (Frederick) DeMont 1929–1999
      6. 6. Beatrice (Leona) DeMont 1910–1971 m. Harry (William) Frank 1906–1974
        1. 1. Dorothy (Elizabeth (Betty)) Frank 1935–2002 m. James (Martin (Jim)) Clark 1932–2004
        2. 2. Stella Frank 1931–1932
        3. 3. Vonnie Frank –2002
        4. 4. Marlene Frank –2002
      7. 7. Murray (St. Clair) DeMont 1911–1978 m. Pearle (Evelyn) Thompson 1908–1978
      8. 8. Keith (Emerson) DeMont 1913–1994 m. Grace (Irene) Rafuse 1918–2001
        1. 1. Donald (Robert (Twin)) DeMont 1934–1998
        2. 2. Douglas (John (Twin)) DeMont 1934–2010
    2. 2. Selvin (Anthony) DeMont 1881–1967 m. Olive (Passana) Myra 1885–1974
      1. 1. Irene (Lillian) DeMont 1914–2006 m. Henry (James) Adams 1911–1987
      2. 2. Lucy (Victoria (Twin)) DeMone 1911–1993 m. Royden (Harold (Rowdy)) Rafuse 1904–1973
        1. 1. Donald (Royden) Rafuse 1930–2021
        2. 2. Selvin (William (Tud)) Rafuse 1933–2012 m. Irene Sawler –2012
        3. 3. Bun Rafuse 1939–2020 m. Beverly (Mae) Kaizer 1945–2012
        4. 4. Raymond (Edward) Rafuse 1931–1992 m. Doreen (Rita) Hirtle 1935–2022
      3. 3. Thelma (Ada) DeMont 1910–1999 m. Charles (Victor) Richardson 1896–1956
      4. 4. Fern ((Twin)) DeMont 1911–
      5. 5. Vincent (McLean) DeMont 1919–1993
      6. 6. Lloyd DeMont –1993
    3. 3. Aubrey (Percy) DeMont 1901– m. Leone (Cecilia) Veinotte 1904–
  2. 2. Ada Rafuse 1862–1904
  3. 3. Bessie Rafuse 1862–1943 m. James Manuel 1867–1950
    1. 1. Mary Manuel 1888–
    2. 2. Gordon Manuel 1890–
  4. 4. John ('Nathan') Rafuse 1864–1912 m. Mary DeLorey –1916
    1. 1. John Rafuse 1889–
    2. 2. Willoughby (Elsie William) Rafuse 1904–
  5. 5. Mary (Sarah) Rafuse 1870–1874
  6. 6. Joshua (Israel) Rafuse 1872–1905 m. Catherine Eisenhaur 1863–1896 m. Emma Zwicker 1874–1964
  7. 7. Margaret (Hannah 'Sarah') Rafuse 1868– m. Nelson Zwicker 1866–1891

Joseph Rafuse's Timeline

5 Records

1833
29 MAY 1833
Birth of Joseph Rafuse in Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1834
8 JAN 1834
Age 1
Joseph Rafuse was baptized
None
1880
BET NOV 1880 AND FEB 1895
Age 47
Joseph Rafuse was employed
None
1891
JAN 1891
Age 58
Joseph Rafuse was employed
None
1910
21 MAY 1910
Age 77
Death of Joseph Rafuse in Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 MAY 1833
    Event Place: Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 8 JAN 1834

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Church of England Cemetery, Chester, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 MAY 1910
    Event Place: Gold River, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: Nova Scotia Historical Vital Statistics, An online media site for records of births, marriages and deaths.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: JAN 1891

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BET NOV 1880 AND FEB 1895

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