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Rufus D Potter 1919–1989 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Dec 1919

Birth Location: Missouri, USA

Death Date: 19 Nov 1989

Death Location: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA

Father: Clofus Potter

Mother: Potter None

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Janet Melton

The story of Rufus D Potter began in 1919 in Missouri, USA. In 1920, Rufus D Potter resided in Jackson, Dallas, Missouri, USA. Rufus D Potter married Joanna Fallin, and had children including Janet Potter Melton. Rufus D Potter passed away in 1989 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus D Potter began in 1919 in Missouri, USA.
  • In 1920, Rufus D Potter resided in Jackson, Dallas, Missouri, USA.
  • Rufus D Potter married Joanna Fallin, and had children including Janet Potter Melton.
  • Rufus D Potter passed away in 1989 in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clofus Potter
1898–1958
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Potter None
1898–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Janet Melton
1944–1979
Birth Location: –
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Rufus Potter's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Potter
1919–1989
Birth Place: Missouri, USA
Parents
Clofus O Potter
1898–1958
Missouri, USA
Potter
1898–
Missouri, USA
Grandparents
Elisha (G) Potter
1874–1957
Missouri, USA
Rose (Jane) Bass
1876–1954
Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
W. Potter
1821–1896
Mary Potter
1835–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Jr.
1795–1865
Elizabeth Potter
1795–1868

Rufus Potter's Descendants

1.
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Rufus (D) Potter (24 Dec 1919–19 Nov 1989)
  1. 1. Janet (Potter) Melton 1944–1979

Rufus Potter's Timeline

7 Records

1919
24 Dec 1919
Birth of Rufus D Potter
None
1920
Abt. 1920
Age 1
Birth of Rufus D Potter in Missouri, USA
Missouri, USA
1920
1920
Age 1
Rufus D Potter resided here in Jackson, Dallas, Missouri, USA
Jackson, Dallas, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 11
Rufus D Potter resided here in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
1935
1935
Age 16
Rufus D Potter resided here in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 21
Rufus D Potter resided here in Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
1989
19 Nov 1989
Age 70
Death of Rufus D Potter
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1920
    Event Place: Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T627_2108; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 39-37
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson, Dallas, Missouri
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 1189; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 311.0; FHL microfilm: 2340924

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Dec 1919
    Record Source: Missouri, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Jackson, Dallas, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson, Dallas, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 1189; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 311.0; FHL microfilm: 2340924

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T627_2108; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 39-37

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T627_2108; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 39-37

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: T627_2108; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 39-37
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Jackson, Dallas, Missouri
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Springfield, Greene, Missouri; Roll: 1189; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 37; Image: 311.0; FHL microfilm: 2340924

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1989
    Record Source: Missouri, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source: Missouri, Find a Grave Index
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