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Rufus Ellis 1832–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1832

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 15 FEB 1921

Death Location: Capleville, Shelby, Tennessee

Father: Robert Ellis

Mother: Lucy Gary

Spouse(s): Mary Ellis

Children(s): Frank Ellis, Mary Ellis, Laura Ellis, Bruce Ellis, Wallace Ellis

The story of Rufus Ellis began in 1832 in Alabama. In 1850, Rufus Ellis resided in Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA. In 1860, Rufus Ellis resided in Veasey, Lacy, Drew, Arkansas, USA. Rufus Ellis married Mary L Ellis, and had children including Bruce Ellis, Frank Ellis, Laura Ellis, Mary Ellis, Wallace Ellis. Rufus Ellis passed away in 1921 in Capleville, Shelby, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Ellis began in 1832 in Alabama.
  • In 1850, Rufus Ellis resided in Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1860, Rufus Ellis resided in Veasey, Lacy, Drew, Arkansas, USA.
  • Rufus Ellis married Mary L Ellis, and had children including Bruce Ellis, Frank Ellis, Laura Ellis, Mary Ellis, Wallace Ellis.
  • Rufus Ellis passed away in 1921 in Capleville, Shelby, Tennessee.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Ellis's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Ellis
1832–1921
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Robert Ellis
1806–1880
Mississippi, USA
Lucy (Ann) Gary
1810–
Georgia, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin Ellis
1767–1807
Northampton Co., NC
Elizabeth Sumner
1771–1853
Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Ellis's Descendants

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Rufus Ellis (abt 1832–15 FEB 1921) m. Mary (L.) Ellis (Abt 1844–16 JUN 1911)
  1. 1. Frank Ellis 1873–
  2. 2. Mary Ellis 1875–
  3. 3. Laura Ellis 1876–
  4. 4. Bruce Ellis 1879–1948 m. Lizzie (Maud Jackson) (Ellis) 1880–1966
    1. 1. Olivia (Maude) Ellis 1909–1984
    2. 2. Aubrey (Jackson) Ellis 1918–2006
    3. 3. John (Bruce Ellis) Jr 1912–1995
    4. 4. Mary (Frances Ellis) (Biggs) 1907–1995
  5. 5. Wallace Ellis 1879–

Rufus Ellis's Timeline

5 Records

1832
abt 1832
Birth of Rufus Ellis in Alabama
Alabama
1850
1850
Age 18
Rufus Ellis resided here in Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Rufus Ellis resided here in Veasey, Lacy, Drew, Arkansas, USA
Veasey, Lacy, Drew, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 48
Rufus Ellis resided here in District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
1921
15 FEB 1921
Age 89
Death of Rufus Ellis in Capleville, Shelby, Tennessee
Capleville, Shelby, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1832
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Page: 321c; Enumeration District: 126
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M653_41; Page: 175; Family History Library Film: 80
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: 26; Page: 83a

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: 26; Page: 83a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Veasey, Lacy, Drew, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Veasey, Drew, Arkansas; Roll: M653_41; Page: 175; Family History Library Film: 80

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 12, Shelby, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 12, Shelby, Tennessee; Roll: 1279; Page: 321c; Enumeration District: 126

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 FEB 1921
    Event Place: Capleville, Shelby, Tennessee

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