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Rufus Abbott 1852–1915 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 03 Mar 1852

Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 09 Oct 1915

Death Location: Sumpter, Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Father: Jonathan Abbott

Mother: Rachael King

Spouse(s): Mary Burgess, Mary Burgess

Children(s): Linnie E, Ninnia Abbott, Maurice Abbott, Eugene Abbott, Martha Abbott, Louverna Abbot

The story of Rufus Abbott began in 1852 in Wayne, Kentucky, United States. Rufus Abbott married Mary Ellie Burgess, and had children including Eugene W Abbott, Linnie E, Louverna I Abbot, Martha Eleanor Nellie Abbott, Maurice John Abbott, Ninnia Rachel Abbott. Rufus Abbott passed away in 1915 in Sumpter, Wayne, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Abbott began in 1852 in Wayne, Kentucky, United States.
  • Rufus Abbott married Mary Ellie Burgess, and had children including Eugene W Abbott, Linnie E, Louverna I Abbot, Martha Eleanor Nellie Abbott, Maurice John Abbott, Ninnia Rachel Abbott.
  • Rufus Abbott passed away in 1915 in Sumpter, Wayne, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jonathan Abbott
1822–1891
Birth Location: Whitely County, Kentucky, United States
JA
Rachael King
1807–1862
Birth Location: Ohio, United States
RK

Spouses(s)

Mary Burgess
1868–1904
Birth Location: Kentucky, USA
MB
Mary Burgess
1868–1904
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
MB

Children(s)

Linnie E
1897–1991
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
LE
Ninnia Abbott
1892–1972
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
NA
Maurice Abbott
1891–1986
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
MA
Eugene Abbott
1901–1973
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
EA
Martha Abbott
1895–1980
Birth Location: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
MA
Louverna Abbot
1888–
Birth Location: Kentucky, United States
LA

Rufus Abbott's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Abbott
1852–1915
Birth Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Jonathan Abbott
1822–1891
Whitely County, Kentucky, United States
Rachael King
1807–1862
Ohio, United States
Grandparents
Johnathan Abbott
1788–1887
Burke County, North Carolina, USA
OCella
1790–1870
Mecklenburg County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Abbott
1754–1839
Margaret Lyon
1765–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Abbott
1723–1787
Frances Abbott
1731–1820

Rufus Abbott's Descendants

1.
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Rufus Abbott (03 Mar 1852–09 Oct 1915) m. Mary (Ellie) Burgess (27 Jul 1868–10 Jul 1904) m. Mary (Ellie) Burgess (27 Jul 1868–10 Jul 1904)
  1. 1. Linnie E 1897–1991 m. Alfred Abbott 1889–1972
    1. 1. Barnett Abbott 1916–2004 m. Maggney (Lee) Guffey 1915–2007
    2. 2. Raymond (L) Abbott 1924–2006
  2. 2. Ninnia (Rachel) Abbott 1892–1972
  3. 3. Maurice (John) Abbott 1891–1986
  4. 4. Eugene (W) Abbott 1901–1973
  5. 5. Martha (Eleanor Nellie) Abbott 1895–1980
  6. 6. Louverna (I) Abbot 1888– m. Ananias Laxton 1879–1953

Rufus Abbott's Timeline

10 Records

1852
3 Mar 1852
Birth of Rufus Abbott in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States
1852
03 Mar 1852
Birth of Rufus Abbott in Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1852
03 Mar 1852
Birth of Rufus Abbott in Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Wayne, Kentucky, United States
1860
1860
Age 8
Rufus Abbott resided here in Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
1880
1880
Age 28
Rufus Abbott resided here in Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
1900
1900
Age 48
Rufus Abbott resided here in Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky
Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 48
Rufus Abbott resided here in Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 58
Rufus Abbott resided here in Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky
Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 58
Rufus Abbott resided here in Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky
Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky
1915
09 Oct 1915
Age 63
Death of Rufus Abbott in Sumpter, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
Sumpter, Wayne, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240554
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: T624_502; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1374515

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 03 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Whitley, Whitley, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Monticello, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Masonic Hall, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: 554; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1240554

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky; Roll: T624_502; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 0222; FHL microfilm: 1374515

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Elk Creek, Wayne, Kentucky
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wayne, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Sumpter, Wayne, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [2] Public Member Trees, Database online.
    [3] Public Member Trees, Database online.
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