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Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones 1884–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 April 1884

Birth Location: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Death Date: 23 June 1959

Death Location: Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Jones

Mother: Elizabeth Mercer

Spouse(s): Ada Mcdonald

Children(s): Virgel Jones, Ruba Jones, Martin Jones, Raymond Jones, Charles Jones, J Jones, John Jones, Beverly Jones, Robbie Jones, John Jones, Beverly Jones, Robbie Jones

Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones was born in 1884 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Benjamin Babler Walker Ben Jones And Elizabeth Price Betty Mercer. In 1900, Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided in Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. In 1910, Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided in East Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA. Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones married Ada Thomas Mcdonald, and had children including Beverly G Jones, Charles E Jones, J W Jones, John R Jones, Martin Barnes Jones, Raymond Thomas Jones, Robbie Nell Jones, Ruba E Jones, Virgel B Jones. Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones passed away in 1959 in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones was born in 1884 in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America, the child of Benjamin Babler Walker Ben Jones And Elizabeth Price Betty Mercer.
  • In 1900, Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided in Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1910, Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided in East Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones married Ada Thomas Mcdonald, and had children including Beverly G Jones, Charles E Jones, J W Jones, John R Jones, Martin Barnes Jones, Raymond Thomas Jones, Robbie Nell Jones, Ruba E Jones, Virgel B Jones.
  • Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones passed away in 1959 in Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Jones's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Jones
1884–1959
Birth Place: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Parents
Benjamin Babler. Walker 'Ben' Jones
1850–1941
Ohio County, Kentucky, USA
Elizabeth (Price "Betty") Mercer
1852–1932
Earles, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Sylvester (Presley) Jones
1828–1909
Kentucky
Cordelia (Anna) Brown
1831–1867
Centertown, Ohio, Kentucky, USA
Albert (Gilbert) Mercer
1827–1905
Madison, Kentucky, United States
Pheby (Wright) Mercer
1826–1883
Muhlenberg County,Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
George Jones
1797–1840
Rachel Faith
1797–1870
Presley BROWN
1810–1850
Sarah Humphrey
1812–1880
Hosea Mercer
1784–1843
Rachel Cope
1785–1830
William Wright
1780–1859
Lydia(Siddie) Vincent
1796–1882
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jones
1777–1818
Dorcas McCrady
1760–1840
Benjamin Humphrey
1784–1847
Elizabeth McGriff
1782–1852
John Wright
1746–1845
Mary Wray
1753–1840
Charles Vincent
1765–1835
Sarah McElwain
1769–1830

Rufus Jones's Descendants

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Rufus (Eldon "Ruff") Jones (11 April 1884–23 June 1959) m. Ada (Thomas) Mcdonald (26 May 1885–3 Aug 1924)
  1. 1. Virgel (B) Jones 1905–1975
  2. 2. Ruba (E) Jones 1908–
  3. 3. Martin (Barnes) Jones 1912–1990
  4. 4. Raymond (Thomas) Jones 1914–1967
  5. 5. Charles (E) Jones 1919–1987
  6. 6. J (W) Jones 1920–1980
  7. 7. John (R) Jones 1923–
  8. 8. Beverly (G) Jones 1911–1911
  9. 9. Robbie (Nell) Jones 1924–1925
  10. 10. John (R) Jones 1922–1975
  11. 11. Beverly (G) Jones 1911–1912
  12. 12. Robbie (Nell) Jones 1924–1925

Rufus Jones's Timeline

7 Records

1884
11 April 1884
Birth of Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones in Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 16
Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided here in Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided here in East Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
East Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided here in Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided here in Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 56
Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones resided here in Mag Dist No 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist No 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
1959
23 June 1959
Age 75
Death of Rufus Eldon "Ruff" Jones in Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 April 1884
    Event Place: Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: East Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: East Boggess, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T624_497; Page: 32B; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1374510

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Court House, Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: T625_593; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 93

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cleaton, Dovey, Mercer, Muhlenberg, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01344; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 89-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist No 1, Muhlenberg, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Muhlenberg, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01344; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 89-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Muhlenberg
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 June 1959
    Event Place: Central City, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Greenville, Muhlenberg County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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