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Rufus Abel Deal 1878–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 September 1878

Birth Location: North Carolina

Death Date: 18 March 1953

Death Location: Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Marcus Deal

Mother: Mary Deal

Spouse(s): Julia Deal

Children(s): Marcus Deal, Lula Sheek, Rufus Jr

In 1878, Rufus Abel Deal entered the world in North Carolina, born to Marcus Sylvanus Deal And Mary Adeline Bisanar Deal. In 1880, Rufus Abel Deal resided in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA. In 1935, Rufus Abel Deal resided in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina. Rufus Abel Deal married Julia Louvenia Anderson Deal, and had children including Lula Gertrude Deal Sheek, Marcus Deal, Rufus Avery Deal Jr. Rufus Abel Deal passed away in 1953 in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1878, Rufus Abel Deal entered the world in North Carolina, born to Marcus Sylvanus Deal And Mary Adeline Bisanar Deal.
  • In 1880, Rufus Abel Deal resided in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1935, Rufus Abel Deal resided in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina.
  • Rufus Abel Deal married Julia Louvenia Anderson Deal, and had children including Lula Gertrude Deal Sheek, Marcus Deal, Rufus Avery Deal Jr.
  • Rufus Abel Deal passed away in 1953 in Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marcus Deal
1837–1924
Birth Location: Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Mary Deal
1843–1912
Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Julia Deal
1879–1922
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Children(s)

Marcus Deal
1911–1984
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Lula Sheek
1916–1989
Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Rufus Jr
1919–1979
Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
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Rufus Deal's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Deal
1878–1953
Birth Place: North Carolina
Parents
Marcus Sylvanus Deal
1837–1924
Burke County, North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Adeline Bisanar) Deal
1843–1912
Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
Grandparents
William ((Billie) Deal) III
1798–1870
Lincoln, North Carolina, USA
Anna (Catherine Smyre) Deal
1802–1865
Lincoln County, North Carolina, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
William II
1774–1824
Mary Deal
1780–1845
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Deal
1722–1789
Susanna Ikard
1750–1780
Maria Oberwahrenbrock
1734–1813

Rufus Deal's Descendants

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Rufus (Abel) Deal (28 September 1878–18 March 1953) m. Julia (Louvenia Anderson) Deal (22 December 1879–2 February 1922)
  1. 1. Marcus Deal 1911–1984 m. Lillie (Mae Teague) Deal 1911–2002
  2. 2. Lula (Gertrude Deal) Sheek 1916–1989 m. James (K) Sheek 1921–
  3. 3. Rufus (Avery Deal) Jr 1919–1979 m. Hilda (K) Deal 1920–

Rufus Deal's Timeline

6 Records

1878
28 September 1878
Birth of Rufus Abel Deal in North Carolina
North Carolina
1880
1880
Age 2
Rufus Abel Deal resided here in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 57
Rufus Abel Deal resided here in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina
Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina
1940
1940
Age 62
Rufus Abel Deal resided here in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 72
Rufus Abel Deal resided here in Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1953
18 March 1953
Age 75
Death of Rufus Abel Deal in North Carolina, United States of America
North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 September 1878
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02883; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 14-16
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: 955; Page: 592B; Enumeration District: 054
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Little River, Caldwe

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: 955; Page: 592B; Enumeration District: 054

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02883; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 14-16

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-02883; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 14-16

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Little River, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Little River, Caldwe

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 March 1953
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lenoir, Caldwell County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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