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Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers 1879–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 May 1879

Birth Location: Hastings, Minnesota, USA

Death Date: 6 Feb 1947

Death Location: Spokane, Spokane, -Washington, USA

Father: Albert Byers

Mother: Helen Abbott

Spouse(s): Gretta Beachy, Emma Miller

Children(s): Francis Byers, Francis Byers

In 1879, Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers entered the world in Hastings, Minnesota, USA, born to Albert Stowell John Byers And Helen C Stephen Abbott. In 1880, Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States. In 1900, Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA. Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers married Emma Ruth Gustav Miller, Gretta Stella Abraham Beachy, and had children including Francis Rufus Byers, Francis Fay Rugus Byers. Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers passed away in 1947 in Spokane, Spokane, -Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers entered the world in Hastings, Minnesota, USA, born to Albert Stowell John Byers And Helen C Stephen Abbott.
  • In 1880, Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States.
  • In 1900, Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA.
  • Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers married Emma Ruth Gustav Miller, Gretta Stella Abraham Beachy, and had children including Francis Rufus Byers, Francis Fay Rugus Byers.
  • Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers passed away in 1947 in Spokane, Spokane, -Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Byers
1852–1933
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
AB
Helen Abbott
1852–1916
Birth Location: Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
HA

Spouses(s)

Gretta Beachy
1879–1919
Birth Location: Preston, Fillmore, Minnesota, USA
GB
Emma Miller
1885–1975
Birth Location: Wisconsin, USA
EM

Children(s)

Francis Byers
1907–
Birth Location: Washington, USA
FB
Francis Byers
1906–
Birth Location: Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA
FB

Rufus Byers's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Byers
1879–1947
Birth Place: Hastings, Minnesota, USA
Parents
Albert Stowell (John) Byers
1852–1933
Wisconsin, USA
Helen (C. (Stephen)) Abbott
1852–1916
Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Grandparents
John Byers
1829–1887
Ohio, USA
Elmira (L) Stowell
1835–1892
Wales, Massachusetts, USA
Stephen (Sylvester (Stephen)) Abbott
1820–1892
Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Emma (D) Frank
1825–1911
Busti, Chautauqua, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Stephen Abbott
1787–1863
Lydia Devereaux
1790–1858
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezra Abbott
1756–1833
Ruth Morehouse
1758–1836
Elisha War
1754–1828
Jemima Chamberlain
1757–1827

Rufus Byers's Descendants

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Rufus (Fay (Albert)) Byers (15 May 1879–6 Feb 1947) m. Gretta (Stella (Abraham)) Beachy (19 Oct 1879–May 1919) m. Emma (Ruth (Gustav)) Miller (2 Apr 1885–22 Feb 1975)
  1. 1. Francis ((Rufus)) Byers 1907–
  2. 2. Francis (Fay (Rugus)) Byers 1906–

Rufus Byers's Timeline

10 Records

1879
15 May 1879
Birth of Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers in Hastings, Minnesota, USA
Hastings, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 1
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
1900
1900
Age 21
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA
Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA
1910
1910
Age 31
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA
Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Franklin, Washington
Franklin, Washington
1920
1920
Age 41
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1923
1923
Age 44
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Kokomo, Indiana, USA
Kokomo, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
1942
1942
Age 63
Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers resided here in Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Washington, USA
1947
6 Feb 1947
Age 68
Death of Rufus Fay (Albert) Byers in Spokane, Spokane, -Washington, USA
Spokane, Spokane, -Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 May 1879
    Event Place: Hastings, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 28
    [2] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1941; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 186; Image: 223
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 2515; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 851.0; FHL microfilm: 2342249
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1991570
    [6] Washington Death Index
    [7] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: 618; Family History Film: 1254618; Page: 179B; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0042.
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington; Roll: 1743; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1241743
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington; Roll: T624_1656; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375669
    [10] Washington, Select Death Certificates
    [11] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Hastings, Dakota, Minnesota; Roll: 618; Family History Film: 1254618; Page: 179B; Enumeration District: 196; Image: 0042.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington; Roll: 1743; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 1241743

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pasco, Franklin, Washington; Roll: T624_1656; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0064; FHL microfilm: 1375669

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Franklin, Washington
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Washington; Registration County: Franklin; Roll: 1991570

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: T625_1941; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 186; Image: 223

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Kokomo, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Spokane, Spokane, Washington; Roll: 2515; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 0024; Image: 851.0; FHL microfilm: 2342249

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Washington; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563992; Box Number: 28

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Feb 1947
    Event Place: Spokane, Spokane, -Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Death Records
    [2] Washington Death Index
    [3] Washington, Select Death Certificates
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