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Rufus Aaron Hawkins 1884–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Sep 1884

Birth Location: Clarksdale C, Illinois

Death Date: 1955

Death Location: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: James Hawkins

Mother: Ruth Speer

Spouse(s): Althea Mcghee

Children(s):

The story of Rufus Aaron Hawkins began in 1884 in Clarksdale C, Illinois. In 1900, Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided in Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA. Rufus Aaron Hawkins married Althea J Mcghee. Rufus Aaron Hawkins passed away in 1955 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Aaron Hawkins began in 1884 in Clarksdale C, Illinois.
  • In 1900, Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided in Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA.
  • Rufus Aaron Hawkins married Althea J Mcghee.
  • Rufus Aaron Hawkins passed away in 1955 in Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Hawkins
1856–1921
Birth Location: Virginia
JH
Ruth Speer
1862–1884
Birth Location: Indiana
RS

Spouses(s)

Althea Mcghee
1881–
Birth Location: –
AM

Children(s)

Rufus Hawkins's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Hawkins
1884–1955
Birth Place: Clarksdale C, Illinois
Parents
James Gilmore Hawkins
1856–1921
Virginia
Ruth (Amelia) Speer
1862–1884
Indiana
Grandparents
Joshua Speer
1821–1896
Orange County, Indiana, United States of America
Eveline Vandeveer
1822–1910
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Moses Speer
1786–1841
Anna Voorhies
1790–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Rev.Joshua Speer
1753–1791
Ruth VanDeVeer
1764–1850
Garret Voorhees
1748–1848
Leannah Halstead
1758–1837

Rufus Hawkins's Timeline

9 Records

1884
1 Sep 1884
Birth of Rufus Aaron Hawkins in Clarksdale C, Illinois
Clarksdale C, Illinois
1900
1900
Age 16
Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided here in Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois, USA
Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois
Decatur, Macon, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 56
Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided here in Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
1942
1942
Age 58
Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided here in Decatur, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Illinois, USA
1948
1948
Age 64
Rufus Aaron Hawkins resided here in Decatur, Illinois, USA
Decatur, Illinois, USA
1955
1955
Age 71
Death of Rufus Aaron Hawkins
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Sep 1884
    Event Place: Clarksdale C, Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 58-26
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_384; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 132
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340273
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Macon; Roll: 1613194
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240241
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [9] Illinois, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Bear Creek, Christian, Illinois; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240241

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: T625_384; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 132

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340273

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 58-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00844; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 58-26

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration), for The State of Illinois; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M2097

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1948
    Event Place: Decatur, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Illinois; Registration County: Macon; Roll: 1613194

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1955
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Decatur, Macon County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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