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Rufus Hilliard Bell 1864–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1864

Birth Location: Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 29 Jan 1960

Death Location: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Hilliard Bell

Mother: Nannie Bell

Spouse(s): Lillie Bell, Susie Bell

Children(s): Goldie Bell, Rufus Jr, Creo Bell, Susan Bell, Daisy Bell

In 1864, Rufus Hilliard Bell entered the world in Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA, born to Hilliard Bell And Nannie Bell. In 1870, Rufus Hilliard Bell resided in Raleigh West Ward, Wake, North Carolina, USA. In 1880, Rufus Hilliard Bell resided in Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA. Rufus Hilliard Bell married Lillie Bell, Susie Bell, and had children including Creo B Bell, Daisy Bell, Goldie Bell, Rufus Hilliard Bell Jr, Susan Mae Susie Bell. Rufus Hilliard Bell passed away in 1960 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1864, Rufus Hilliard Bell entered the world in Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA, born to Hilliard Bell And Nannie Bell.
  • In 1870, Rufus Hilliard Bell resided in Raleigh West Ward, Wake, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1880, Rufus Hilliard Bell resided in Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA.
  • Rufus Hilliard Bell married Lillie Bell, Susie Bell, and had children including Creo B Bell, Daisy Bell, Goldie Bell, Rufus Hilliard Bell Jr, Susan Mae Susie Bell.
  • Rufus Hilliard Bell passed away in 1960 in Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hilliard Bell
1835–1911
Birth Location: Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
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Nannie Bell
1842–1917
Birth Location: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
NB

Spouses(s)

Lillie Bell
1867–
Birth Location: –
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Susie Bell
1879–1932
Birth Location: Johnston County, North Carolina
SB

Children(s)

Goldie Bell
1892–1972
Birth Location: North Carolina
GB
Rufus Jr
1902–1973
Birth Location: North Carolina
RJ
Creo Bell
1907–1931
Birth Location: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
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Susan Bell
1910–1975
Birth Location: North Carolina
SB
Daisy Bell
1910–
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Rufus Bell's Ancestors

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Rufus Bell
1864–1960
Birth Place: Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Hilliard Bell
1835–1911
Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Nannie Bell
1842–1917
Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina
Grandparents
Balus Bell
1806–1851
Wake County, North Carolina, USA
Ann (Eliza) Robertson
1815–1885
Goldsboro, Wayne County, North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Bell
1778–1826
Lavinia Perry
1780–1852
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zadock Bell
1757–1826
Elizabeth Bicknall
1756–1826

Rufus Bell's Descendants

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Rufus (Hilliard) Bell (22 Sep 1864–29 Jan 1960) m. Lillie Bell (abt 1867–) m. Susie Bell (14 August 1879–6 September 1932)
  1. 1. Goldie Bell 1892–1972 m. Ellice (G) Buffaloe 1887–1955
    1. 1. Ethel Donahue 1920–1975 m. Abraham Okun 1906–1977 m. Owen (Eugene) Donohue 1916–1960
      1. 1. Nancy (E) Okun 1936–2017 m. Larry (Earl) Frederick 1936–2004
      2. 2. Elaine (M) Okun –2012
      3. 3. Samuel Okun 1948–2012
      4. 4. Denas Buffaloe 1939–2000 m. Maria 1939–1967
      5. 5. Esther (Eileen) Okun 1947–1949
      6. 6. Shirley (Ann) Okun 1940–2008
    2. 2. Leslie (B) Buffaloe 1910–1973
    3. 3. Virgina Buffaloe 1932–1999
    4. 4. William Buffaloe 1913–1913
    5. 5. Moselle (O'Hara) Hirst 1913–1967 m. Raymond (James) O'Hara 1908–1985
      1. 1. Sally (Anne) Martin 1933–1983
    6. 6. Mary (E) Buffaloe 1916–1992
    7. 7. George (E) Buffaloe 1921–2006
    8. 8. Margarete Buffaloe 1927–2011
  2. 2. Rufus (Hilliard Bell) Jr 1902–1973
  3. 3. Creo (B) Bell 1907–1931
  4. 4. Susan (Mae "Susie") Bell 1910–1975
  5. 5. Daisy Bell 1910–

Rufus Bell's Timeline

9 Records

1864
22 Sep 1864
Birth of Rufus Hilliard Bell in Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 6
Rufus Hilliard Bell resided here in Raleigh West Ward, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh West Ward, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 16
Rufus Hilliard Bell resided here in Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 36
Rufus Hilliard Bell resided here in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 46
Rufus Hilliard Bell resided here in Garner, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Garner, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 56
Rufus Hilliard Bell resided here in Raleigh Ward 4, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh Ward 4, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1928
1928
Age 64
Rufus Hilliard Bell resided here in Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 66
Rufus Hilliard Bell resided here in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
1960
29 Jan 1960
Age 96
Death of Rufus Hilliard Bell in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1864
    Event Place: Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Raleigh Ward 4, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1326; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 137
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 1725; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2341459
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 985; Family History Film: 1254985; Page: 381A; Enumeration District: 274
    [5] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Raleigh West Ward, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1162; Page: 211B; Family History Library Film: 552661
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 1221; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1241221
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garner, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1136; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375149
    [8] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] North Carolina, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Raleigh West Ward, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Raleigh West Ward, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1162; Page: 211B; Family History Library Film: 552661

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Saint Marys, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 985; Family History Film: 1254985; Page: 381A; Enumeration District: 274

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 1221; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1241221

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Garner, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garner, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1136; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 0126; FHL microfilm: 1375149

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Raleigh Ward 4, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Raleigh Ward 4, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1326; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 137

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: 1725; Page: 28A; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 2341459

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
    Record Source: North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Jan 1960
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, 1909-1975
    [2] North Carolina, Death Indexes
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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