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Rufus Clay Jones 1903–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Apr 1903

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 29 Feb 1960

Death Location: Wise County, Virginia,

Father: Clinton Jones

Mother: Ellen Duncan

Spouse(s): Lola Wells, Lurie Day

Children(s): Bessie Jones, Loretta Jones

In 1903, Rufus Clay Jones entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, USA, born to Clinton Dennis Jones And Ellen Rebecca Duncan. In 1910, Rufus Clay Jones resided in Rock Lick, Buchanan, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Rufus Clay Jones resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA. Rufus Clay Jones married Lola Wells, Lurie Day, and had children including Bessie Marie Jones, Loretta Jones. Rufus Clay Jones passed away in 1960 in Wise County, Virginia,.

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Biography

  • In 1903, Rufus Clay Jones entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, USA, born to Clinton Dennis Jones And Ellen Rebecca Duncan.
  • In 1910, Rufus Clay Jones resided in Rock Lick, Buchanan, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Rufus Clay Jones resided in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA.
  • Rufus Clay Jones married Lola Wells, Lurie Day, and had children including Bessie Marie Jones, Loretta Jones.
  • Rufus Clay Jones passed away in 1960 in Wise County, Virginia,.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clinton Jones
1878–1952
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Ellen Duncan
1876–1957
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Lola Wells
1898–1987
Birth Location: –
LW
Lurie Day
1909–1950
Birth Location: Virginia
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Children(s)

Bessie Jones
1923–2006
Birth Location: Norton, Wise, Virginia
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Loretta Jones
1930–2002
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Rufus Jones's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Jones
1903–1960
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
Parents
Clinton Dennis Jones
1878–1952
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Ellen (Rebecca) Duncan
1876–1957
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James (Monroe) Duncan
1844–1886
Ft Blackmore, Scott, Virginia, USA
Eliza (Rebecca) Nelson
1848–1927
Scott County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
David Duncan
1808–1884
Susannah Dingus
1807–1873
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Duncan
1783–1870
Susannah Treadway
1784–1857
John *
1774–1831
Nancy *
1778–1845

Rufus Jones's Descendants

1.
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Rufus (Clay) Jones (23 Apr 1903–29 Feb 1960) m. Lola Wells (5 Oct 1898–2 Oct 1987) m. Lurie Day (25 Oct 1909–11 Jan 1950)
  1. 1. Bessie (Marie) Jones 1923–2006
  2. 2. Loretta Jones 1930–2002

Rufus Jones's Timeline

8 Records

1903
23 Apr 1903
Birth of Rufus Clay Jones in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 7
Rufus Clay Jones resided here in Rock Lick, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Rock Lick, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 17
Rufus Clay Jones resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 27
Rufus Clay Jones resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 32
Rufus Clay Jones resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
1940
1940
Age 37
Rufus Clay Jones resided here in Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
1942
1942
Age 39
Rufus Clay Jones resided here in Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
1960
29 Feb 1960
Age 57
Death of Rufus Clay Jones in Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1903
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 407
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 98-6
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 50B; Enumeration District: 170
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0007
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Lick, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1375636
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rock Lick, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Rock Lick, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0012; FHL microfilm: 1375636

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T625_1918; Page: 50B; Enumeration District: 170

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0007

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 98-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Gladeville, Wise, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04301; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 98-6

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 407

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 2 Mar 1960
    Event Place: Bristol, Sullivan, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Bristol Herald Courier - 2 Mar 1960 - Page 2, Obituary for Rufus C Jones (Aged 56) 2 Mar 1960

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Feb 1960
    Event Place: Norton, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia,
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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