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Rufus McAmy Hicks 1885–1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1885-10-26

Birth Location: Cameron, Le Flore, Oklahoma

Death Date: 10 Nov 1970

Death Location: Council Hill, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Thomas Hicks

Mother: Harriet Mort

Spouse(s): Empire (Roork)

Children(s): Nellie Hicks, Winifred Hicks, Harold Hicks, Clifford Hicks

In 1885, Rufus McAmy Hicks entered the world in Cameron, Le Flore, Oklahoma, born to Thomas R Hicks And Harriet Matilda Mort. In 1930, Rufus McAmy Hicks resided in Council Hill, Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, US. Rufus McAmy Hicks married Empire Amy Roark Roork, and had children including Clifford Lamar Hicks, Harold E Hicks, Nellie Mae Hicks, Winifred Matilda Hicks. Rufus McAmy Hicks passed away in 1970 in Council Hill, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1885, Rufus McAmy Hicks entered the world in Cameron, Le Flore, Oklahoma, born to Thomas R Hicks And Harriet Matilda Mort.
  • In 1930, Rufus McAmy Hicks resided in Council Hill, Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, US.
  • Rufus McAmy Hicks married Empire Amy Roark Roork, and had children including Clifford Lamar Hicks, Harold E Hicks, Nellie Mae Hicks, Winifred Matilda Hicks.
  • Rufus McAmy Hicks passed away in 1970 in Council Hill, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Hicks
1857–1898
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Harriet Mort
1861–1906
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States of America
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Spouses(s)

Empire (Roork)
1886–1973
Birth Location: Harrison, Boone County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Children(s)

Nellie Hicks
1919–1990
Birth Location: Council Hill, Muskogee Co, Ok
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Winifred Hicks
1915–2000
Birth Location: Council Hill, Oklahoma
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Harold Hicks
1907–1942
Birth Location: Council Hill, Muskogee Co, Ok
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Clifford Hicks
1909–1953
Birth Location: Council Hill, Oklahoma, USA
CH

Rufus Hicks's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Hicks
1885–1970
Birth Place: Cameron, Le Flore, Oklahoma
Parents
Thomas R. Hicks
1857–1898
Tennessee, USA
Harriet (Matilda) Mort
1861–1906
Arkansas, United States of America
Grandparents
Steven (R) Hicks
1832–1906
Tennessee
Ellen (Elizabeth) Laster
1831–1873
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
Priscilla Parrish
1788–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Hicks's Descendants

1.
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Rufus (McAmy) Hicks (1885-10-26–10 Nov 1970) m. Empire (Amy Roark) (Roork) (15 Sep 1886–1973-07-00)
  1. 1. Nellie (Mae) Hicks 1919–1990 m. Clarence Sweet 1910–
  2. 2. Winifred (Matilda) Hicks 1915–2000 m. Donald (Hubert) Butler 1919–2003
  3. 3. Harold (E.) Hicks 1907–1942
  4. 4. Clifford (Lamar) Hicks 1909–1953 m. Laura (Elizabeth) Collins 1908–2003
    1. 1. Francis (Mae) Hicks 1937–2025
    2. 2. Freda (Louise) Hicks 1932–2003 m. Donald (Augustus Guthrie) Sr. 1922–1977
      1. 1. Teressa (Gail) Guthrie 1951–1953
    3. 3. Floretta Hicks 1935–2024 m. Fred (William) Brock 1934–2004

Rufus Hicks's Timeline

5 Records

1885
1885-10-26
Birth of Rufus McAmy Hicks in McIntosh Conty Indian Territory
McIntosh Conty Indian Territory
1885
1885-10-26
Birth of Rufus McAmy Hicks in Cameron, Le Flore, Oklahoma
Cameron, Le Flore, Oklahoma
1930
1930
Age 45
Rufus McAmy Hicks resided here in Council Hill, Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Council Hill, Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 65
Rufus McAmy Hicks resided here in Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
1970
10 Nov 1970
Age 85
Death of Rufus McAmy Hicks in Checotah, Muskogee Co, Oklahoma
Checotah, Muskogee Co, Oklahoma

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1885-10-26
    Event Place: McIntosh Conty Indian Territory
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Oklahoma, U.S., County Marriage Records
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The McIntosh County Democrat; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1970; Publication Place: Checotah, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.85074306,0.153647,0.973404&xid=3355
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: 186; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 51-13

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1885-10-26
    Event Place: Cameron, Le Flore, Oklahoma

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Council Hill, Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: 186; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 51-13

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 12 Nov 1970
    Event Place: Checotah, Oklahoma
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - McIntosh County Democrat - 12 Nov 1970 - Page 1, Obituary for Rufus Hicks 12 Nov 1970

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1920 Brown, Muskogee, Muskogee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Council Hill, Muskogee, Oklahoma; Roll: 186; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 51-13

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Council Hill, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) For the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Council ` Hill
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The McIntosh County Democrat; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1970; Publication Place: Checotah, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.85074306,0.153647,0.973404&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1970
    Event Place: Checotah, Muskogee Co, Oklahoma
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The McIntosh County Democrat; Publication Date: 12 Nov 1970; Publication Place: Checotah, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.85074306,0.153647,0.973404&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Council Hill, Muskogee County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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