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Rufus Henry Fletcher 1868–1908 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1868

Birth Location: West Virginia

Death Date: 23 Dec 1908

Death Location: Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America

Father: William Fletcher

Mother: Martha Easter

Spouse(s): Sallie Caldwell

Children(s): Pearl Fletcher, Fred Fletcher, Otie Fletcher, Elbert Fletcher, Dutcher Fletcher, Virgil Fletcher, Ethel Fletcher, Carl Fletcher

In 1868, Rufus Henry Fletcher entered the world in West Virginia, born to William Harrison Fletcher And Martha Jane Easter. In 1870, Rufus Henry Fletcher resided in East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA. In 1880, Rufus Henry Fletcher resided in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA. Rufus Henry Fletcher married Sallie Caldwell, and had children including Carl James Fletcher, Dutcher Fletcher, Elbert Luster Fletcher, Ethel M Fletcher, Fred M Fletcher, Otie Lee Fletcher, Pearl Jackson Fletcher, Virgil Rufus Fletcher. Rufus Henry Fletcher passed away in 1908 in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1868, Rufus Henry Fletcher entered the world in West Virginia, born to William Harrison Fletcher And Martha Jane Easter.
  • In 1870, Rufus Henry Fletcher resided in East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1880, Rufus Henry Fletcher resided in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA.
  • Rufus Henry Fletcher married Sallie Caldwell, and had children including Carl James Fletcher, Dutcher Fletcher, Elbert Luster Fletcher, Ethel M Fletcher, Fred M Fletcher, Otie Lee Fletcher, Pearl Jackson Fletcher, Virgil Rufus Fletcher.
  • Rufus Henry Fletcher passed away in 1908 in Mercer County, West Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Fletcher's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Fletcher
1868–1908
Birth Place: West Virginia
Parents
William Harrison Fletcher
1842–1900
Mercer County, West Virginia
Martha (Jane) Easter
1848–1926
Campbell County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Issac Fletcher
1821–1896
Virginia
Sarah (Eleanor "Ellen") Deer
1821–1860
Mercer County, Virginia West Virginia since 1862, USA
William (Wesley) Easter
1806–1870
Campbell County, Virginia, USA
Susannah (R.) Woodall
1822–1870
Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Sampson Woodall
1790–1862
Sarah Ferris
1783–1875
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Woodall
1763–1840
Rebecca Covington
1769–1853

Rufus Fletcher's Descendants

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Rufus (Henry) Fletcher (16 Mar 1868–23 Dec 1908) m. Sallie Caldwell (19 February 1868–28 January 1920)
  1. 1. Pearl (Jackson) Fletcher 1901–1973
  2. 2. Fred (M.) Fletcher 1895–1899
  3. 3. Otie (Lee) Fletcher 1892–1959
  4. 4. Elbert (Luster) Fletcher 1891–1970
  5. 5. Dutcher Fletcher 1904–
  6. 6. Virgil (Rufus) Fletcher 1909–1984
  7. 7. Ethel (M.) Fletcher 1906–1978
  8. 8. Carl (James) Fletcher 1904–1971

Rufus Fletcher's Timeline

7 Records

1868
16 Mar 1868
Birth of Rufus Henry Fletcher in West Virginia
West Virginia
1870
1870
Age 2
Rufus Henry Fletcher resided here in East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Rufus Henry Fletcher resided here in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1891
1891
Age 23
Rufus Henry Fletcher resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 32
Rufus Henry Fletcher resided here in Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
1908
23 Dec 1908
Age 40
Death of Rufus Henry Fletcher in Mercer County, West Virginia
Mercer County, West Virginia
1909
20 Jan 1909
Age 41
Rufus Henry Fletcher - Probate in Mercer, West Virginia, USA
Mercer, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1868
    Event Place: West Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East River, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1694; Page: 525B; Family History Library Film: 553193
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: East River, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: East River, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: M593_1694; Page: 525B; Family History Library Film: 553193

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: 1408; Page: 55D; Enumeration District: 083

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1891
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Plymouth, Mercer, West Virginia; Roll: 1766; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0084; FHL microfilm: 1241766

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tennessee and New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives At Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; NAI Title: U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Number: T288; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Veterans Affairs, 1773-2007; Record Group N

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1908
    Event Place: Mercer County, West Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1909
    Event Place: Mercer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: West Virginia, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records; Author: West Virginia. County Court (Mercer County); Probate Place: Mercer, West Virginia

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