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Rufus Lafayette Baker 1879–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Nov 1879

Birth Location: Civil, Hardin, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 5 Feb 1953

Death Location: Randolph, Arkansas, United States

Father: John Baker

Mother: Martha Williams

Spouse(s): Laura Smith

Children(s): Beulah Baker

In 1879, Rufus Lafayette Baker entered the world in Civil, Hardin, Tennessee, United States, born to John Henry Baker And Martha Jones Williams. In 1880, Rufus Lafayette Baker resided in District 13, Hardin, Tennessee, United States. In 1900, Rufus Lafayette Baker resided in Civil District 8, Hardin, Tennessee. Rufus Lafayette Baker married Laura Bell Smith, and had children including Beulah May Baker. Rufus Lafayette Baker passed away in 1953 in Randolph, Arkansas, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Rufus Lafayette Baker entered the world in Civil, Hardin, Tennessee, United States, born to John Henry Baker And Martha Jones Williams.
  • In 1880, Rufus Lafayette Baker resided in District 13, Hardin, Tennessee, United States.
  • In 1900, Rufus Lafayette Baker resided in Civil District 8, Hardin, Tennessee.
  • Rufus Lafayette Baker married Laura Bell Smith, and had children including Beulah May Baker.
  • Rufus Lafayette Baker passed away in 1953 in Randolph, Arkansas, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Baker
1853–1920
Birth Location: District 13, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
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Martha Williams
1857–1927
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Spouses(s)

Laura Smith
1884–1969
Birth Location: Randolph County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Children(s)

Beulah Baker
1906–1971
Birth Location: Scott, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
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Rufus Baker's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Baker
1879–1953
Birth Place: Civil, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Parents
John Henry Baker
1853–1920
District 13, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Martha (Jones) Williams
1857–1927
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
James (N) Baker
1826–1891
Greene, Tennessee, United States
Mary (Jane) Nolen
1833–1896
Alabama, United States
James (Silas "Jim") Williams
1822–1908
Bedford, Tennessee, USA
Mary (Francis "Frankie") Turner
1819–1891
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Elijah Williams
1795–
James Turner
1788–1857
Mary Wynne
1787–1879
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Williams
1758–1831
Rebecca McKinney
1771–1803
James Turner
1730–1794
Frances Betts
1767–1788
Phillis Marrs
1763–1855

Rufus Baker's Descendants

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Rufus (Lafayette) Baker (9 Nov 1879–5 Feb 1953) m. Laura (Bell) Smith (3 Mar 1884–26 Feb 1969)
  1. 1. Beulah (May) Baker 1906–1971 m. Roy (Mathew) Elliott 1902–1976
    1. 1. Bill (Jack) Elliott 1927–1991

Rufus Baker's Timeline

9 Records

1879
9 Nov 1879
Birth of Rufus Lafayette Baker in Civil, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
Civil, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 1
Rufus Lafayette Baker resided here in District 13, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
District 13, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Rufus Lafayette Baker resided here in Civil District 8, Hardin, Tennessee
Civil District 8, Hardin, Tennessee
1905
1905
Age 26
Rufus Lafayette Baker was married in Randolph, Arkansas
Randolph, Arkansas
1910
1910
Age 31
Rufus Lafayette Baker resided here in Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
1920
1920
Age 41
Rufus Lafayette Baker resided here in Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
1930
1930
Age 51
Rufus Lafayette Baker resided here in Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 61
Rufus Lafayette Baker resided here in Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas, United States
Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas, United States
1953
5 Feb 1953
Age 74
Death of Rufus Lafayette Baker in Randolph, Arkansas, United States
Randolph, Arkansas, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1879
    Event Place: Civil, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Randolph , Arkansas.
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: T627_170; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 61-29.
    [3] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: T625_78; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 139.
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: 93; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 327.0; FHL microfilm: 2339828.
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Randolph County, Arkansas; Roll: ; Draft Board: .
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Hardin, Tennessee; Roll: 1260; Family History Film: 1255260; Page: 137A; Enumeration District: 052; Image: .
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Hardin, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1576; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 39; FHL microfilm: 1241576.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: T624_63; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 824; FHL microfilm: 1374076.
    [10] Arkansas, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas Marriages

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 13, Hardin, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 13, Hardin, Tennessee; Roll: 1260; Family History Film: 1255260; Page: 137A; Enumeration District: 052; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Hardin, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Hardin, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1576; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 39; FHL microfilm: 1241576.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: T624_63; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0125; Image: 824; FHL microfilm: 1374076.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: T625_78; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 127; Image: 139.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: 93; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 28; Image: 327.0; FHL microfilm: 2339828.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Siloam, Randolph, Arkansas; Roll: T627_170; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 61-29.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Randolph, Arkansas
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: ; Local board: Randolph , Arkansas.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Sardia, Hardin, Tennessee
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Feb 1953
    Event Place: Randolph, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: Arkansas, Find a Grave Index
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