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Rufus Herman Smith 1900–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1900

Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma

Death Date: 2 August 1991

Death Location: Wyandotte, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Hiram Smith

Mother: Lucy Smith

Spouse(s): Ester Smith

Children(s): Elsie Smith, Dallas Smith, Dalmer Smith, Wayne Smith, Wilma Smith

In 1900, Rufus Herman Smith entered the world in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, born to Hiram J Smith And Lucy M Smith. In 1900, Rufus Herman Smith resided in Seneca Indian Reservation, Seneca Nation, Indian T. In 1905, Rufus Herman Smith resided in Indian. Rufus Herman Smith married Ester Smith, and had children including Dallas Reid Smith, Dalmer Smith, Elsie Pauline Smith, Lajonta Smith, Melvin Smith, Wayne Monsell Smith, Wilma L Smith, Wilma Lucille Smith. Rufus Herman Smith passed away in 1991 in Wyandotte, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1900, Rufus Herman Smith entered the world in Indian Territory, Oklahoma, born to Hiram J Smith And Lucy M Smith.
  • In 1900, Rufus Herman Smith resided in Seneca Indian Reservation, Seneca Nation, Indian T.
  • In 1905, Rufus Herman Smith resided in Indian.
  • Rufus Herman Smith married Ester Smith, and had children including Dallas Reid Smith, Dalmer Smith, Elsie Pauline Smith, Lajonta Smith, Melvin Smith, Wayne Monsell Smith, Wilma L Smith, Wilma Lucille Smith.
  • Rufus Herman Smith passed away in 1991 in Wyandotte, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Hiram Smith
1876–1907
Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
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Lucy Smith
1877–1977
Birth Location: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
LS

Spouses(s)

Ester Smith
1898–1949
Birth Location: Oklahoma
ES

Children(s)

Elsie Smith
1920–
Birth Location: Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA
ES
Dallas Smith
1921–1992
Birth Location: Oklahoma
DS
Dalmer Smith
1923–1926
Birth Location: Oklahoma
DS
Wayne Smith
1925–2013
Birth Location: Ottawa County, Oklahoma, USA
WS
Wilma Smith
1926–1989
Birth Location: Wyandotte Ot, Oklahoma
WS

Rufus Smith's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Smith
1900–1991
Birth Place: Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Parents
Hiram J. Smith
1876–1907
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Lucy (M.) Smith
1877–1977
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Grandparents
John Smith
1828–
Pennsylvania
Wm Spicer
1851–1892
Loughton, Essex, England
Ida Spicer
1880–1928
Oklahoma
Great-Grandparents
Rev Jones
1770–1826
Mary Smith
1774–1857
Stubbs Spicer
1828–1881
Elizabeth Bass
1833–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Cadwallader LHJS-6GL
1732–1826
Sarah cousin)
1748–1780
Thompson Sr
1750–1821
Rachel 6xGGM
1749–1815
John Spiser
1802–1817
Sarah Spicer
1804–1854

Rufus Smith's Descendants

1.
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Rufus (Herman) Smith (18 Feb 1900–2 August 1991) m. Ester Smith (16 Feb 1898–1949)
  1. 1. Elsie (Pauline) Smith 1920–
  2. 2. Dallas (Reid) Smith 1921–1992 m. Jeane (F) Smith 1918–2003
  3. 3. Dalmer Smith 1923–1926
  4. 4. Wayne (Monsell) Smith 1925–2013 m. Veldonah Gaston 1929–2015
  5. 5. Wilma (Lucille) Smith 1926–1989 m. Stanley (Lewis) Langley 1926–1970
    1. 1. Judy (J) Langley 1950–1950

Rufus Smith's Timeline

13 Records

1900
18 Feb 1900
Birth of Rufus Herman Smith in Indian Territory, Oklahoma
Indian Territory, Oklahoma
1900
1900
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Seneca Indian Reservation, Seneca Nation, Indian Territory, USA
Seneca Indian Reservation, Seneca Nation, Indian Territory, USA
1905
30 Jun 1905
Age 5
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Indian
Indian
1911
30 Jun 1911
Age 11
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Wyandotte, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma
Wyandotte, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma
1917
30 Jun 1917
Age 17
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1920
1920
Age 20
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 30
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Grove, Grove, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
Grove, Grove, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
1933
1 Apr 1933
Age 33
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1935
1935
Age 35
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma
Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 40
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Council House Twp, Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
Council House Twp, Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
1942
1942
Age 42
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 50
Rufus Herman Smith resided here in Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
1991
2 August 1991
Age 91
Death of Rufus Herman Smith in tiff city, mcdonald, MO usa
tiff city, mcdonald, MO usa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1900
    Event Place: Indian Territory, Oklahoma

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Seneca Indian Reservation, Seneca Nation, Indian Territory, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Seneca Indian Reservation, Seneca Nation, Indian Territory; Roll: 1854; Page: 28; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1241854

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Indian
    Record Source: U.S., Indian Census Rolls

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1911
    Event Place: Wyandotte, Ottawa Co., Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Indian Census Rolls

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 30 Jun 1917
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Indian Census Rolls

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1481; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grove, Grove, Delaware, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grove, Delaware, Oklahoma; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0017; FHL microfilm: 2341636

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1933
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Indian Census Rolls, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Indian Census Rolls, 1885-1940; Record Group: 75; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs; Series: Microfilm Publication M595

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03321; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-8

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Council House Twp, Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03321; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 58-8

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, 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 Oklahoma, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 471

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Council House, Ottawa, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 August 1991
    Event Place: tiff city, mcdonald, MO usa
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wyandotte, Ottawa County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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