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Rufus Crawford 1892–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1892

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 1947

Death Location: Simms, Bowie County, Texas, USA

Father: Vachel Crawford

Mother: Mallisie Crawford

Spouse(s): Lela Britton

Children(s): Leland Crawford, Novelle Cannon, Anabell Crawford, Charlie Crawford, Charlie Crawford, Anabell Crawford, Clyde Crawford, Novell Crawford, Baby Crawford

In 1892, Rufus Crawford entered the world in Texas, born to Vachel Davidson Crawford And Mallisie A Crawford. In 1900, Rufus Crawford resided in Justice Precinct 8, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA. In 1910, Rufus Crawford resided in Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas, USA. Rufus Crawford married Lela Mae Britton, and had children including Anabell Crawford, Baby Crawford, Charlie Crawford, Charlie Edward Crawford, Clide V Crawford, Clyde Volander Crawford, Leland Ray Crawford, Leveta Crawford, Loveta Chestine Patsy Crawford, Novell Crawford, Novelle Audrey Cannon, Ray Crawford, Rufus Gay Twin Crawford, Rufus Gay Crawford. Rufus Crawford passed away in 1947 in Simms, Bowie County, Texas, USA.

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  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • In 1892, Rufus Crawford entered the world in Texas, born to Vachel Davidson Crawford And Mallisie A Crawford.
  • In 1900, Rufus Crawford resided in Justice Precinct 8, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Rufus Crawford resided in Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas, USA.
  • Rufus Crawford married Lela Mae Britton, and had children including Anabell Crawford, Baby Crawford, Charlie Crawford, Charlie Edward Crawford, Clide V Crawford, Clyde Volander Crawford, Leland Ray Crawford, Leveta Crawford, Loveta Chestine Patsy Crawford, Novell Crawford, Novelle Audrey Cannon, Ray Crawford, Rufus Gay Twin Crawford, Rufus Gay Crawford.
  • Rufus Crawford passed away in 1947 in Simms, Bowie County, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Vachel Crawford
1868–1952
Birth Location: Alabama, USA
VC
Mallisie Crawford
1870–1926
Birth Location: Louisiana
MC

Spouses(s)

Lela Britton
1904–1988
Birth Location: Texas
LB

Children(s)

Leland Crawford
1935–2014
Birth Location: Bowie County, Texas, USA
LC
Novelle Cannon
1924–2010
Birth Location: –
NC
Anabell Crawford
1919–
Birth Location: Texas
AC
Charlie Crawford
1922–
Birth Location: Texas
CC
Charlie Crawford
1921–1945
Birth Location: Bowie County, Texas
CC
Anabell Crawford
1919–2000
Birth Location: Simms, Bowie County, Texas
AC
Clyde Crawford
1929–1931
Birth Location: Simms, Bowie County, Texas
CC
Novell Crawford
1924–
Birth Location: Texas
NC
Baby Crawford
Birth Location: Bowie County, Texas
BC

Rufus Crawford's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Crawford
1892–1947
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Vachel Davidson Crawford
1868–1952
Alabama, USA
Mallisie (A) Crawford
1870–1926
Louisiana
Grandparents
Joseph (Mc) Cormick
1825–
Georgia
Mary Mitchell
1840–
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Crawford's Descendants

1.
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Rufus Crawford (1892–1947) m. Lela (Mae) Britton (7 July 1904–11/09/1988)
  1. 1. Leland (Ray) Crawford 1935–2014 m. Betty (Delores) Crawford 1936–2014
  2. 2. Novelle (Audrey) Cannon 1924–2010
  3. 3. Anabell Crawford 1919–
  4. 4. Charlie Crawford 1922–
  5. 5. Charlie (Edward) Crawford 1921–1945
  6. 6. Anabell Crawford 1919–2000
  7. 7. Clyde (Volander) Crawford 1929–1931
  8. 8. Novell Crawford 1924–
  9. 9. Baby Crawford

Rufus Crawford's Timeline

9 Records

1892
1892
Birth of Rufus Crawford in Texas
Texas
1900
1900
Age 8
Rufus Crawford resided here in Justice Precinct 8, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 8, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Rufus Crawford resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 25
Rufus Crawford resided here in Bowie, Texas
Bowie, Texas
1930
1930
Age 38
Rufus Crawford resided here in Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas
Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas
1935
1935
Age 43
Rufus Crawford resided here in Rural, Bowie, Texas
Rural, Bowie, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
Rufus Crawford resided here in Bowie, Texas, USA
Bowie, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 50
Rufus Crawford resided here in Simms, Texas, USA
Simms, Texas, USA
1947
1947
Age 55
Death of Rufus Crawford in Bowie County, Texas, USA
Bowie County, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1892
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Texas, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576252; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] Texas, Death Certificates
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bowie, Texas; Roll: T627_3990; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19-30
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: 2300; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 515.0; FHL microfilm: 2342034
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Bowie; Roll: 1927367
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: 1661; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1241661
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T624_1534; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1375547
    [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: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 8, Nacogdoches, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 8, Nacogdoches, Texas; Roll: 1661; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0050; FHL microfilm: 1241661

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: T624_1534; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 1375547

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Bowie, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Texas; Registration County: Bowie; Roll: 1927367

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Bowie, Texas; Roll: 2300; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 515.0; FHL microfilm: 2342034

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Bowie, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bowie, Texas; Roll: T627_3990; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19-30

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Bowie, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Bowie, Texas; Roll: T627_3990; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19-30

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Simms, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Texas, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 576252; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Bowie County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas Death Index
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Simms, Bowie County, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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