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Rufus Canfield 1815–1854 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1815/16

Birth Location: Durham, Greene, New York, USA

Death Date: 12 April 1854

Death Location: Greene County, New York, United States of America

Father: Thomas Canfield

Mother: Esther Bidwell

Spouse(s): Jane Miller

Children(s):

The story of Rufus Canfield began in 1815 in Durham, Greene, New York, USA. In 1830, Rufus Canfield resided in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA. Rufus Canfield married Jane Lavina Miller. Rufus Canfield passed away in 1854 in Greene County, New York, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Canfield began in 1815 in Durham, Greene, New York, USA.
  • In 1830, Rufus Canfield resided in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA.
  • Rufus Canfield married Jane Lavina Miller.
  • Rufus Canfield passed away in 1854 in Greene County, New York, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Canfield's Ancestors

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Rufus Canfield
1815–1854
Birth Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Parents
Thomas Canfield
1774–1845
Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Esther Bidwell
1775–1851
Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Phineas Canfield
1753–1800
Durham, Middlesex Co., Connecticut, USA
Amy Newton
1754–1787
Durham, Middlesex, Connecticut, USA
Benjamin Bidwell
1744–1831
Middletown, Middlesex, Connecticut, United States
Anna Lane
1751–1777
Middletown, Hartford County, Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Canfield
1725–1796
Bethiah Moss
1723–1782
Abner Jr
1726–1760
Hulda Spellman
1732–
Daniel Bidwell
1717–1792
Agnes Abby
1716–1765
John Lane
1715–1761
Anna Bacon
1722–1753
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Samuel Moss
1680–1765
Susannah Hall
1683–1766
Abner Newton
1699–1769
Mary Burwell
1698–1759
Samuel Bidwell
1677–1727
Mary Barnes
1679–1734
Beriah Bacon
1682–1730
Ann O'Dell
1688–1749

Rufus Canfield's Timeline

8 Records

1815
1815
Birth of Rufus Canfield in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1815
1815/16
Birth of Rufus Canfield in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1830
1830
Age 15
Rufus Canfield resided here in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1840
1840
Age 25
Rufus Canfield resided here in Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
1850
19 Jul 1850
Age 35
Rufus Canfield resided here in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1854
12 Apr 1854
Age 39
Death of Rufus Canfield in Durham, Greene Co, New York
Durham, Greene Co, New York
1854
12 April 1854
Age 39
Death of Rufus Canfield in Durham, Greene, New York, USA
Durham, Greene, New York, USA
1854
10 Jun 1854
Age 39
Rufus Canfield - Probate in Greene, New York, USA
Greene, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1815/16
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Roll: M432_509; Page: 148A; Image: 303
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut; Series: M19; Roll: 6; Page: 197; Family History Library Film: 0002799

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Ridgefield, Fairfield, Connecticut; Roll: 21; Page: 14; Family History Library Film: 0003018

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 19 Jul 1850
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Archive Collection Number: A3; Roll: 3; Page: 535; Line: 22; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] U.S., Census Non-Population Schedules, New York, 1850-1880, Census Year: 1850; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Archive Collection Number: A3; Roll: 3; Page: 535; Line: 22
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Durham, Greene, New York; Roll: M432_509; Page: 148A; Image: 303

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1854
    Event Place: Durham, Greene Co, New York

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 April 1854
    Event Place: Durham, Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1800-1923; Letters Testamentary, 1830-1917; Letters of Administration, 1804-1900; Executors and Administrators, 1831-1879; Decrees on Executors, Administrators, and Guardians Accounts, 1883-1902; Letters of Guardianship, Administrators Bonds,
    [2] Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Milwaukee County), Wisconsin. State Historical Society (Madison, Wisconsin); Probate Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greene County, New York, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1854
    Event Place: Greene, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1800-1923; Letters Testamentary, 1830-1917; Letters of Administration, 1804-1900; Executors and Administrators, 1831-1879; Decrees on Executors, Administrators, and Guardians Accounts, 1883-1902; Letters of Guardianship, Administrators Bonds,
    [2] Wisconsin, Wills and Probate Records, Author: Wisconsin. County Court (Milwaukee County), Wisconsin. State Historical Society (Madison, Wisconsin); Probate Place: Milwaukee, Wisconsin

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