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Rufus Jones 1870–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Oct 1870

Birth Location: Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 23 Feb 1960

Death Location: Camden, Camden, Arkansas, USA

Father: Henry James

Mother: Dolly Matlock

Spouse(s): Mary Whitaker

Children(s): Clyde Jones, Clifton Jones, Hannibal Jones, Ruthie Jones, Calure Jones, Emma Jones

The story of Rufus Jones began in 1870 in Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, USA. In 1900, Rufus Jones established residence. In 1904, Rufus Jones established residence. Rufus Jones married Mary Willie Whitaker, and had children including Calure Jones, Clifton Jones, Clyde Jones, Emma L Jones, Hannibal W Jones, Ruthie Jones. Rufus Jones passed away in 1960 in Camden, Camden, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Jones began in 1870 in Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1900, Rufus Jones established residence.
  • In 1904, Rufus Jones established residence.
  • Rufus Jones married Mary Willie Whitaker, and had children including Calure Jones, Clifton Jones, Clyde Jones, Emma L Jones, Hannibal W Jones, Ruthie Jones.
  • Rufus Jones passed away in 1960 in Camden, Camden, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Jones's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Jones
1870–1960
Birth Place: Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Henry James
1845–1920
Tennessee
Dolly Matlock
1850–
Arkansas
Grandparents
Julia Jones
1800–1889
Georgia, USA
Ruben (James) Jones
1798–
Georgia, USA
Albert Matlock
1814–
Kentucky
Louisa (Ellen) Matlock
1830–1899
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
James MATLOCK
1787–1839
Barbara Hale
1796–1864
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zachariah Matlock
1734–1837

Rufus Jones's Descendants

1.
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Rufus Jones (31 Oct 1870–23 Feb 1960) m. Mary (Willie) Whitaker (23 Aug 1877–21 Aug 1954)
  1. 1. Clyde Jones 1893–1977 m. Alice Jones 1868–1962
    1. 1. Willie (Mae) Smith 1919–1968 m. Preston (Commodore Smith) Sr 1923–1998
      1. 1. Gertrude Smith 1943–2011
      2. 2. Eular (Charles) Jones 1940–1997 m. Anne (Rowry) Jones 1943–2017
    2. 2. R (B) Jones 1921–1965 m. Henreitta Blackman 1921–2002
      1. 1. Jerry (Lee) Jones 1946–1989
    3. 3. Lucille Jones 1924–2023
    4. 4. Claudia (M.) Lesley 1918–2006
      1. 1. Charles (Herman) Lesley 1944–1972 m. Muriel Williams 1942–2019
      2. 2. Kennetha (A.) Lesley 1946–2005
    5. 5. Lee Jones 1922–
  2. 2. Clifton Jones 1898–
  3. 3. Hannibal (W) Jones 1900–2004
  4. 4. Ruthie Jones 1902–
  5. 5. Calure Jones 1904–
  6. 6. Emma (L) Jones 1907–

Rufus Jones's Timeline

5 Records

1870
31 Oct 1870
Birth of Rufus Jones in Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1900
abt 1900
Age 30
Rufus Jones resided here
None
1904
abt 1904
Age 34
Rufus Jones resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 40
Rufus Jones resided here in Manchester, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
Manchester, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
1960
23 Feb 1960
Age 90
Death of Rufus Jones in Camden, Camden, Arkansas, USA
Camden, Camden, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Oct 1870
    Event Place: Arkadelphia, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Arkansas, County Marriages Index
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manchester, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: T624_48; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1374061
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [4] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917
    [5] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1869
    [6] Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1900
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Birth Certificates; Year: Abt 1869

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1904
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Manchester, Dallas, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Manchester, Dallas, Arkansas; Roll: T624_48; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0027; FHL microfilm: 1374061

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dalark, Clark, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, County Marriages Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1960
    Event Place: Camden, Camden, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: Arkansas, Death Certificates

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