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Rufus Odell Parks 1905–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Jul 1905

Birth Location: Lincoln, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 12 Oct 1974

Death Location: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America

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Mother:

Spouse(s): Lillie Kennedy, Anna O'Neil, Willa Redditt

Children(s): Edward Parks, Phillis Parks

The story of Rufus Odell Parks began in 1905 in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA. In 1921, Rufus Odell Parks resided in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. In 1928, Rufus Odell Parks resided in Port Huron, Michigan, USA. Rufus Odell Parks married Anna M O Neil, Lillie Kennedy, Willa Mae Redditt, and had children including Edward Parks, Mandel Parks, Mattie Parks, Phillis Jessie Parks, Sarah E Parks, Wesley Parks, Winnifred Parks. Rufus Odell Parks passed away in 1974 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Odell Parks began in 1905 in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1921, Rufus Odell Parks resided in Port Huron, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1928, Rufus Odell Parks resided in Port Huron, Michigan, USA.
  • Rufus Odell Parks married Anna M O Neil, Lillie Kennedy, Willa Mae Redditt, and had children including Edward Parks, Mandel Parks, Mattie Parks, Phillis Jessie Parks, Sarah E Parks, Wesley Parks, Winnifred Parks.
  • Rufus Odell Parks passed away in 1974 in Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Lillie Kennedy
1899–1976
Birth Location: Mississippi
LK
Anna O'Neil
1905–
Birth Location: Georgia
AO
Willa Redditt
1918–1993
Birth Location: Tennessee
WR

Children(s)

Edward Parks
1930–2020
Birth Location: Port Huron, Michigan
EP
Phillis Parks
1941–2021
Birth Location: –
PP

Rufus Parks's Ancestors

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Rufus Parks
1905–1974
Birth Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
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Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rufus Parks's Descendants

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Rufus (Odell) Parks (4 Jul 1905–12 Oct 1974) m. Lillie Kennedy (9 Jul 1899–19 Aug 1976) m. Anna (M) O'Neil (1905–) m. Willa (Mae) Redditt (29 Sep 1918–5 Oct 1993)
  1. 1. Edward Parks 1930–2020
  2. 2. Phillis (Jessie) Parks 1941–2021

Rufus Parks's Timeline

10 Records

1905
4 Jul 1905
Birth of Rufus Odell Parks in Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
Lincoln, Tennessee, USA
1921
1921
Age 16
Rufus Odell Parks resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1928
1928
Age 23
Rufus Odell Parks resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 25
Rufus Odell Parks resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1931
1931
Age 26
Rufus Odell Parks resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1933
1933
Age 28
Rufus Odell Parks resided here in Port Huron, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Rufus Odell Parks resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 35
Rufus Odell Parks resided here in Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1950
1950
Age 45
Rufus Odell Parks resided here in Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
1974
12 Oct 1974
Age 69
Death of Rufus Odell Parks in Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan
Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Jul 1905
    Event Place: Lincoln, Tennessee, 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; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 909
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74-53
    [3] Michigan Deaths
    [4] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 184; Film Description: 1925 Sanilac-1925 Wayne
    [5] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 14 Oct 1974; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.48212677,0.66875523,0.620
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 13 Oct 1974; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.27305943,0.33442247,0.603
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 3978; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 74-100

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1921
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74-53

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01816; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 74-53

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan; Roll: 3978; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 74-100

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Huron
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 14 Oct 1974; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.48212677,0.66875523,0.620
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 13 Oct 1974; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.27305943,0.33442247,0.603

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Huron, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 184; Film Description: 1925 Sanilac-1925 Wayne

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Huron, St Clair, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Michigan, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 909

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan Deaths

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Oct 1974
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan Deaths
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 14 Oct 1974; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.48212677,0.66875523,0.620
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Times Herald; Publication Date: 13 Oct 1974; Publication Place: Port Huron, Michigan, United States of America; ,0.27305943,0.33442247,0.603

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Port Huron, St. Clair County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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