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Joseph Rucker 1912–1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Jan 1912

Birth Location: Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 17 Feb 1965

Death Location: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Father: Joe Cook

Mother: Cora Bruce

Spouse(s): Gladys Bell, Rena Bennett

Children(s): Rena Rucker?, Charles Rucker?, Joe Rucker, Roxie Rucker, John Rucker, Mary Smith

In 1912, Joseph Rucker entered the world in Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA, born to Joe Cook And Cora A Bruce. In 1930, Joseph Rucker resided in Seneca, Seneca, Campbell, Virginia, USA. In 1940, Joseph Rucker resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Joseph Rucker married Gladys Bell, Rena Bennett, and had children including Bernice Rucker, Charles William Rucker, Diane Gladys Rucker, Evelyn Charlena Rucker, Fonda Rucker, Gregory Rucker, Joe Lewis Louis Rucker, John 1946 Thomas Rucker, Keith Le Roy Rucker, Kendall Bell Rucker, Mary Alice Smith, Mary Bell Rucker, Rena Novella Rucker, Roxie Lee Rucker, Sally Bell Edwards, Son Rucker, Valora Fayette Rucker. Joseph Rucker passed away in 1965 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Joseph Rucker entered the world in Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA, born to Joe Cook And Cora A Bruce.
  • In 1930, Joseph Rucker resided in Seneca, Seneca, Campbell, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1940, Joseph Rucker resided in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Joseph Rucker married Gladys Bell, Rena Bennett, and had children including Bernice Rucker, Charles William Rucker, Diane Gladys Rucker, Evelyn Charlena Rucker, Fonda Rucker, Gregory Rucker, Joe Lewis Louis Rucker, John 1946 Thomas Rucker, Keith Le Roy Rucker, Kendall Bell Rucker, Mary Alice Smith, Mary Bell Rucker, Rena Novella Rucker, Roxie Lee Rucker, Sally Bell Edwards, Son Rucker, Valora Fayette Rucker.
  • Joseph Rucker passed away in 1965 in Washington, District of Columbia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Joseph Rucker's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Rucker
1912–1965
Birth Place: Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Parents
Joe Cook
1882–1973
Virginia
Cora (A.) Bruce
1884–1931
Virginia
Grandparents
Morton Cook
1833–
Virginia, USA
FFannie Cook
1865–1917
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Joseph Rucker's Descendants

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Joseph Rucker (20 Jan 1912–17 Feb 1965) m. Gladys Bell (23 Jul 1923–16 Jan 1991) m. Rena Bennett (abt 1911–18 Feb 1948)
  1. 1. Rena (Novella) Rucker? 1941–1971
  2. 2. Charles (William) Rucker? 1933–1978 m. Barbara (Marie) Smith 1932–2010
  3. 3. Joe (Lewis\Louis) Rucker 1937–1983 m. Barbara (Marion) Hardy 1945–1988
  4. 4. Roxie (Lee) Rucker 1944–1948
  5. 5. John ((1946) Thomas) Rucker 1946–2014
  6. 6. Mary (Alice) Smith 1931–2007 m. Sim Smith 1919–1994

Joseph Rucker's Timeline

5 Records

1912
20 Jan 1912
Birth of Joseph Rucker in Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 18
Joseph Rucker resided here in Seneca, Seneca, Campbell, Virginia, USA
Seneca, Seneca, Campbell, Virginia, USA
1940
1940
Age 28
Joseph Rucker resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1950
1950
Age 38
Joseph Rucker resided here in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1965
17 Feb 1965
Age 53
Death of Joseph Rucker in Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Washington, District of Columbia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1912
    Event Place: Evington, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For District of Columbia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 198
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seneca, Campbell, Virginia; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342172
    [3] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 2137; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 1-104

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seneca, Seneca, Campbell, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seneca, Campbell, Virginia; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 2342172

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For District of Columbia, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 198

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 31 Aug 1947
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Evening star - 31 Aug 1947 - 28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Washington, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: 2137; Page: 14; Enumeration District: 1-104

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Feb 1965
    Event Place: Washington, District of Columbia, USA

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