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Rufus Roy 1883–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 December 1883

Birth Location: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 17 May 1972

Death Location: Burnside, Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Roy

Mother: Mary Eastham

Spouse(s): Mary (Eastham)

Children(s): Loretta (Roy), Alma Roy, Katie (Roy), Hobert Roy, Ernest Roy, Rufus Roy, Luella Roy, Fred Roy, Esther Roy, Hubert Roy, Hubert Roy, William Roy

The story of Rufus Roy began in 1883 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Rufus Roy resided in District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky. In 1935, Rufus Roy resided in Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky. Rufus Roy married Mary Margaret Polly Roy Eastham, and had children including Alma Maza Maggie Roy, Ernest Leonidas Roy, Esther Roy, Fred Roy, Hobert Estil Roy, Hubert Edzel Roy, Hubert P Roy, Katie Elizabeth Smith Roy, Loretta E Ashbrook Roy, Luella Roy, Rufus Jr Roy, William Roy. Rufus Roy passed away in 1972 in Burnside, Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Roy began in 1883 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Rufus Roy resided in District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky.
  • In 1935, Rufus Roy resided in Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky.
  • Rufus Roy married Mary Margaret Polly Roy Eastham, and had children including Alma Maza Maggie Roy, Ernest Leonidas Roy, Esther Roy, Fred Roy, Hobert Estil Roy, Hubert Edzel Roy, Hubert P Roy, Katie Elizabeth Smith Roy, Loretta E Ashbrook Roy, Luella Roy, Rufus Jr Roy, William Roy.
  • Rufus Roy passed away in 1972 in Burnside, Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Roy's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Roy
1883–1972
Birth Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Parents
William Joshua Roy
1852–1919
Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Mary ("Catherine") Eastham
1851–1907
Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Zachariah Roy
1832–1914
Greenup, Russell, Kentucky, USA
Hannah (Clemens Jones) Stephens
1831–1915
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Charles (Pinkney) Eastham
1807–1887
Wolfe Creek, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Mary (Polly) Barrow
1806–1893
Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Roy
1799–1861
Sarah Hall
1801–1850
John Eastham
1782–1870
Mary Eastham
1784–1862
Aaron Barrow
1762–1839
Susan Miskell
1777–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Roy
1776–1850
Polly Harris
1777–1850
James Eastham
1730–1815
Sarah Zachary
1740–1835
William DENHAM
1745–1820
Anna TURNER
1745–1785
William Barrow
1727–1817
Amy Lee
1732–1793
Charles Miskell
1758–1793
Nancy Newman
1756–1790

Rufus Roy's Descendants

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Rufus Roy (1 December 1883–17 May 1972) m. Mary (Margaret "Polly" Roy) (Eastham) (28 September 1884–22 February 1958)
  1. 1. Loretta (E Ashbrook) (Roy) 1908–1983 m. Malcom Ashbrook 1906–1975
    1. 1. Ruedell Ashbrook 1928–2015
    2. 2. Vernon (M.) Ashbrook 1929–1987
    3. 3. Jewel (M.) Hauk 1935–2011
  2. 2. Alma (Maza "Maggie") Roy 1911–1940
  3. 3. Katie (Elizabeth Smith) (Roy) 1914–1998
  4. 4. Hobert (Estil) Roy 1922–1964
  5. 5. Ernest (Leonidas) Roy 1925–2001 m. NELLIE (G.) PITTMAN 1924–2012
    1. 1. ERNEST ROY 1948–1948
    2. 2. SUE (ANN) ROY 1950–1950
  6. 6. Rufus (JR) Roy 1929–1991
  7. 7. Luella Roy 1909–
  8. 8. Fred Roy 1917–1979
  9. 9. Esther Roy 1927–1927
  10. 10. Hubert (Edzel) Roy 1919–1944
  11. 11. Hubert (P) Roy 1920–
  12. 12. William Roy 1923–

Rufus Roy's Timeline

6 Records

1883
1 December 1883
Birth of Rufus Roy in Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Rufus Roy resided here in District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky
District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky
1935
1935
Age 52
Rufus Roy resided here in Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky
Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
Rufus Roy resided here in Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Rufus Roy resided here in Ingle
Ingle
1972
17 May 1972
Age 89
Death of Rufus Roy in Burnside, Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
Burnside, Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 December 1883
    Event Place: Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1352; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 100-15
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-18-9597; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 776; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 805.0; FHL microfilm: 2340511
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Pulaski; Roll: 1653783

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 3, Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: 776; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 805.0; FHL microfilm: 2340511

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sp, Pulaski, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1352; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 100-15

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pulaski, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1352; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 100-15

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Ingle
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Fourth Registration for Kentucky, 04271942 - 04271942; NAI Number: 7644732; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pulaski
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pulaski, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Kentucky; Registration County: Pulaski; Roll: 1653783

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 May 1972
    Event Place: Burnside, Pulaski County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-18-9597; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951

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