YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Rufus Gurley Blackwell 1904–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Sep 1904

Birth Location: Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama

Death Date: 14 May 1996

Death Location: Elmwood Cemetery

Father: William Blackwell

Mother: Elizabeth Carmichael

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Linn

Children(s):

The story of Rufus Gurley Blackwell began in 1904 in Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama. In 1910, Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided in Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. In 1920, Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided in Coalburg, Jefferson, Alabama, USA. Rufus Gurley Blackwell married Elizabeth Linn, and had children including Julia Mae Blackwell. Rufus Gurley Blackwell passed away in 1996 in Elmwood Cemetery.

Find more search results for Rufus Blackwell
RB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Rufus Gurley Blackwell began in 1904 in Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama.
  • In 1910, Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided in Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1920, Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided in Coalburg, Jefferson, Alabama, USA.
  • Rufus Gurley Blackwell married Elizabeth Linn, and had children including Julia Mae Blackwell.
  • Rufus Gurley Blackwell passed away in 1996 in Elmwood Cemetery.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Blackwell
1881–1964
Birth Location: Short Creek, Jefferson, AL, USA
WB
Elizabeth Carmichael
1887–1951
Birth Location: Bayview, Jefferson County, Alabama
EC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Linn
1906–1980
Birth Location: Alabama, United States
EL

Children(s)

Rufus Blackwell's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Blackwell
1904–1996
Birth Place: Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama
Parents
William Seay Blackwell
1881–1964
Short Creek, Jefferson, AL, USA
Elizabeth Carmichael
1887–1951
Bayview, Jefferson County, Alabama
Grandparents
John (Wesley) Blackwell
1845–1916
Rome, Floyd, Georgia, United States
Eliza (Jane) Gossett
1844–1927
Floyd, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Blackwell
1808–1888
Susana Littlejohn
1809–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Blackwell
1767–1830
Susanna Pope
1769–
Eli Littlejohn
1740–1815
Susanna Fourd
1762–1850

Rufus Blackwell's Timeline

9 Records

1904
24 Sep 1904
Birth of Rufus Gurley Blackwell in Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama
Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama
1910
1910
Age 6
Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided here in Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided here in Coalburg, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Coalburg, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 26
Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided here in Precinct 39, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Precinct 39, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 31
Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided here in Sh, Jefferson, Alabama
Sh, Jefferson, Alabama
1940
1940
Age 36
Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided here in Election Precinct 57, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
Election Precinct 57, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 38
Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided here in Mulga, Alabama, USA
Mulga, Alabama, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 47
Rufus Gurley Blackwell resided here in Alabama
Alabama
1996
14 May 1996
Age 92
Death of Rufus Gurley Blackwell in Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Sep 1904
    Event Place: Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 22
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00047; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 37-154
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coalburg, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_22; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 176
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 39, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 2339767
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_17; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374030
    [7] Alabama, Select Marriages, 1816-1957
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Short Creek, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T624_17; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374030

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Coalburg, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Coalburg, Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: T625_22; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 176

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 39, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 39, Jefferson, Alabama; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0188; FHL microfilm: 2339767

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00047; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 37-154

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Election Precinct 57, Jefferson, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jefferson, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00047; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 37-154

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Mulga, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 22

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Birmingham, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 May 1996
    Event Place: Birmingham, Jefferson, Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elmwood Cemetery
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Rufus Blackwell

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE