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Rufus Johnson 1904–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 June 1904

Birth Location: Jasper County, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 17 Jan 1987

Death Location: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA

Father: Oscar Johnson

Mother: Genie Riggins

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1904, Rufus Johnson entered the world in Jasper County, Georgia, USA, born to Oscar Johnson And Genie Riggins. In 1920, Rufus Johnson resided in Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia. In 1930, Rufus Johnson resided in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA. Rufus Johnson passed away in 1987 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1904, Rufus Johnson entered the world in Jasper County, Georgia, USA, born to Oscar Johnson And Genie Riggins.
  • In 1920, Rufus Johnson resided in Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia.
  • In 1930, Rufus Johnson resided in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA.
  • Rufus Johnson passed away in 1987 in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Oscar Johnson
1875–1956
Birth Location: Newton County, Georgia, USA
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Genie Riggins
1886–1961
Birth Location: Jasper County, Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Johnson's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Johnson
1904–1987
Birth Place: Jasper County, Georgia, USA
Parents
Oscar Johnson
1875–1956
Newton County, Georgia, USA
Genie Riggins
1886–1961
Jasper County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Albert (Johnson) Sr
1850–
Newton County, Georgia, USA
Savannah Allen
1850–
Newton County, Georgia, USA
Tom Riggin
1850–
Georgia
Katherine Riggin
1850–
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Johnson's Timeline

6 Records

1904
23 June 1904
Birth of Rufus Johnson in Jasper County, Georgia, USA
Jasper County, Georgia, USA
1920
1920
Age 16
Rufus Johnson resided here in Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia
Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia
1930
1930
Age 26
Rufus Johnson resided here in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 47
Rufus Johnson resided here in Georgia
Georgia
1987
16 January 1987
Age 83
Death of Rufus Johnson in Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
1987
17 Jan 1987
Age 83
Burial of Rufus Johnson
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 June 1904
    Event Place: Jasper County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia; Roll: T625_265; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 359; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 720.0; FHL microfilm: 2340094
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Thompson and Barnes, Jasper, Georgia; Roll: T625_265; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: 359; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 720.0; FHL microfilm: 2340094

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Georgia
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 187 Fairfngtor J Ave. S.E.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 16 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.6277744,0.99566257,0.6893051&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 January 1987
    Event Place: Atlanta, Fulton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 16 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.6277744,0.99566257,0.6893051&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 17 Jan 1987
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Atlanta Constitution; Publication Date: 16 Jan 1987; Publication Place: Atlanta, Georgia, USA; ,0.6277744,0.99566257,0.6893051&xid=3355
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