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Rufus E Nelson 1897–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1897

Birth Location: Alabama, USA

Death Date: 21 APR 1969

Death Location: Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America

Father: Artis Nelson

Mother: Mary Smith

Spouse(s): Mattie Helms

Children(s): Lois Alverson, Rufus Nelson, Flora Fox, Bobby Nelson

The story of Rufus E Nelson began in 1897 in Alabama, USA. In 1900, Rufus E Nelson resided in Duck Springs, Etowah, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Rufus E Nelson resided in Fairview, Etowah, Alabama, USA. Rufus E Nelson married Mattie Lou Helms, and had children including Bobby Gene Nelson, Flora Estelle Fox, Lois E Alverson, Rufus Lanair Nelson. Rufus E Nelson passed away in 1969 in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus E Nelson began in 1897 in Alabama, USA.
  • In 1900, Rufus E Nelson resided in Duck Springs, Etowah, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Rufus E Nelson resided in Fairview, Etowah, Alabama, USA.
  • Rufus E Nelson married Mattie Lou Helms, and had children including Bobby Gene Nelson, Flora Estelle Fox, Lois E Alverson, Rufus Lanair Nelson.
  • Rufus E Nelson passed away in 1969 in Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Nelson's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Nelson
1897–1969
Birth Place: Alabama, USA
Parents
Artis Tilton Nelson
1877–1968
Alabama
Mary (E) Smith
1878–
Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Edmond (Argyle) Nelson
1842–1900
Alabama
Mary (Ann) Higgins
1847–1885
Cherokee County, Alabama, USA
John (Henry) Smith
1845–1918
Franklin, Georgia, United States
Nancy (Elizabeth) Stowe
1842–1910
Franklin, Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Nelson
1800–1880
Sarah Cox
1805–1859
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Nelson's Descendants

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Rufus (E) Nelson (31 Mar 1897–21 APR 1969) m. Mattie (Lou) Helms (20 August 1899–13 December 1974)
  1. 1. Lois (E.) Alverson 1917–1974
  2. 2. Rufus (Lanair) Nelson 1929–1969
  3. 3. Flora (Estelle) Fox 1927–2009
  4. 4. Bobby (Gene) Nelson 1938–2016

Rufus Nelson's Timeline

6 Records

1897
31 Mar 1897
Birth of Rufus E Nelson in Alabama, USA
Alabama, USA
1900
1900
Age 3
Rufus E Nelson resided here in Duck Springs, Etowah, Alabama, USA
Duck Springs, Etowah, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
Rufus E Nelson resided here in Fairview, Etowah, Alabama, USA
Fairview, Etowah, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 20
Rufus E Nelson resided here in Etowah County, Alabama, USA
Etowah County, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 45
Rufus E Nelson resided here in Duck Springs, Dekalb, Alabama, USA
Duck Springs, Dekalb, Alabama, USA
1969
21 APR 1969
Age 72
Death of Rufus E Nelson in Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, USA
Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1897
    Event Place: Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 201
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Etowah County
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Duck Springs, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: 16; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0156
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairview, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: T624_13; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374026
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Duck Springs, Etowah, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Duck Springs, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: 16; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0156

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Fairview, Etowah, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Fairview, Etowah, Alabama; Roll: T624_13; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0065; FHL microfilm: 1374026

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Etowah County, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Etowah County

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Duck Springs, Dekalb, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 201

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 APR 1969
    Event Place: Gadsden, Etowah, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Gadsden, Etowah County, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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