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Rufus Pike 1812–1885 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Aug 1812

Birth Location: Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA

Death Date: 10 Jan 1885

Death Location: Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States of America

Father: JAMES Jr.

Mother: ALICE GeorgE

Spouse(s): Elsie Nelson

Children(s): George Pike, Orin Pike, Climena Pike, Alice Pike, Annah Pike, Omie Pike

The story of Rufus Pike began in 1812 in Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA. In 1850, Rufus Pike resided in Newbury, Orange, Vermont, USA. In 1857, Rufus Pike resided in Township 101, Fillmore, Minnesota Territory, USA. Rufus Pike married Elsie George Nelson, and had children including Alice Pike, Annah Pike, Climena Pike, George B Pike, Omie Pike, Orin Pike, Unnah Pike. Rufus Pike passed away in 1885 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Pike began in 1812 in Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA.
  • In 1850, Rufus Pike resided in Newbury, Orange, Vermont, USA.
  • In 1857, Rufus Pike resided in Township 101, Fillmore, Minnesota Territory, USA.
  • Rufus Pike married Elsie George Nelson, and had children including Alice Pike, Annah Pike, Climena Pike, George B Pike, Omie Pike, Orin Pike, Unnah Pike.
  • Rufus Pike passed away in 1885 in Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

JAMES Jr.
1752–1837
Birth Location: Plaistow, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonies
JJ
ALICE GeorgE
1756–1837
Birth Location: Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
AG

Spouses(s)

Elsie Nelson
1818–1889
Birth Location: Vermont, United States
EN

Children(s)

George Pike
1842–1928
Birth Location: , Orange, Vermont, USA
GP
Orin Pike
1855–
Birth Location: Vermont
OP
Climena Pike
1848–
Birth Location: Vermont
CP
Alice Pike
1852–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AP
Annah Pike
1861–
Birth Location: Wisconsin
AP
Omie Pike
1845–
Birth Location: Vermont
OP

Rufus Pike's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Pike
1812–1885
Birth Place: Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
Parents
JAMES PikE Jr.
1752–1837
Plaistow, Rockingham, New Hampshire, British Colonies
ALICE ("Elsey") GeorgE
1756–1837
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
JAMES (PikE) Sr.
1725–1811
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Anne George
1728–1800
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
SAMUEL GeorgE
1733–1775
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
REBEKAH PagE
1736–1825
Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
HUGH PikE
1686–1747
Hannah Kelly
1691–1736
John George
1702–1785
ALICE Robinson
1705–1752
John George
1702–1785
ALICE Robinson
1705–1752
LEWIS PagE
1714–1781
LYDIA GriffiN
1717–1781
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hugh Pike
1657–1727
Sarah Brown
1663–1691
SAMUEL Emerson
1663–1739
Judith Emerson
1668–1743
JOHN George
1675–1716
Ann Swaddock
1678–1763
Thomas Robinson
1671–
Hannah Dorman
1674–1746
JOHN George
1675–1716
Ann Swaddock
1678–1763
Thomas Robinson
1671–
Hannah Dorman
1674–1746
BENJAMIN PagE
1681–1724
ELIZABETH LewiS
1684–1747
SHIMUEL GriffiN
1680–1762
Rebecca Annis
1675–1748

Rufus Pike's Descendants

1.
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Rufus Pike (17 Aug 1812–10 Jan 1885) m. Elsie (George) Nelson (2 May 1818–1 Nov 1889)
  1. 1. George (B) Pike 1842–1928
  2. 2. Orin Pike 1855–
  3. 3. Climena Pike 1848–
  4. 4. Alice Pike 1852–
  5. 5. Annah Pike 1861–
  6. 6. Omie Pike 1845–

Rufus Pike's Timeline

7 Records

1812
17 Aug 1812
Birth of Rufus Pike in Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
1850
1850
Age 38
Rufus Pike resided here in Newbury, Orange, Vermont, USA
Newbury, Orange, Vermont, USA
1857
21 Sep 1857
Age 45
Rufus Pike resided here in Township 101, Fillmore, Minnesota Territory, USA
Township 101, Fillmore, Minnesota Territory, USA
1860
1860
Age 48
Rufus Pike resided here in Dayton, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA
Dayton, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA
1870
15 Jun 1870
Age 58
Rufus Pike resided here in Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 68
Rufus Pike resided here in Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
1885
10 Jan 1885
Age 73
Death of Rufus Pike in Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1812
    Event Place: Franklin, Merrimack, New Hampshire, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota; Roll: 628; Page: 324B; Enumeration District: 204
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota; Roll: T132_8; Page: 498; Family History Library Film: 830428
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dayton, Green Lake, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1410; Page: 914; Family History Library Film: 805410
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Newbury, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M432_926; Page: 117A; Image: 233
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Newbury, Orange, Vermont, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Newbury, Orange, Vermont; Roll: M432_926; Page: 117A; Image: 233

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1857
    Event Place: Township 101, Fillmore, Minnesota Territory, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Dayton, Green Lake, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Dayton, Green Lake, Wisconsin; Roll: M653_1410; Page: 914; Family History Library Film: 805410

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 15 Jun 1870
    Event Place: Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, Census Place: Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota; Archive Collection Number: M0593; Schedule Type: Agriculture
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota; Roll: T132_8; Page: 498; Family History Library Film: 830428

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Haverhill, Olmsted, Minnesota; Roll: 628; Page: 324B; Enumeration District: 204

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jan 1885
    Event Place: Rochester, Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rochester, Olmsted County, Minnesota, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Olmsted, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, Wills and Probate Records, 1801-1925, Probate case files, 1855-1925; Author: Minnesota. Probate Court (Olmsted County); Probate Place: Olmsted, Minnesota
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