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Rufus Sweet 1751–1820 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Sep 1751

Birth Location: England

Death Date: 5 Aug 1820

Death Location: North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America

Father: Dr Sweet

Mother: Jemima Sherman

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Clarke

Children(s): Samuel Sweet, Rufus Sweet, Constant Sweet, James Sweet, Sophronia Bicknell, Benjamin Sweet

The story of Rufus Sweet began in 1751 in England. Rufus Sweet married Elizabeth Clarke, and had children including Benjamin Sweet, Constant Sweet, James Sweet, Rufus Sweet, Samuel Clark Sweet, Sophronia Bicknell. Rufus Sweet passed away in 1820 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Rufus Sweet began in 1751 in England.
  • Rufus Sweet married Elizabeth Clarke, and had children including Benjamin Sweet, Constant Sweet, James Sweet, Rufus Sweet, Samuel Clark Sweet, Sophronia Bicknell.
  • Rufus Sweet passed away in 1820 in North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Sweet's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Sweet
1751–1820
Birth Place: England
Parents
Dr Job Sweet
1724–1805
North Kingstown, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Jemima Sherman
1727–1753
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Grandparents
James Sweet
1687–1751
Warwick, Kent, Rhode Island, USA
Mary Sherman
1688–
Kingston, Washington, Rhode Island, USA
Great-Grandparents
Dr. Sweet
1663–1751
Elizabeth Manchester
1667–1727
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sweet
1622–1698
Mary Greene
1633–1686

Rufus Sweet's Descendants

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Rufus Sweet (16 Sep 1751–5 Aug 1820) m. Elizabeth Clarke (10 Sep 1773–18 Nov 1843)
  1. 1. Samuel (Clark) Sweet 1794–1883 m. Hannah Perry 1798–1871
    1. 1. Rufus (Samuel) Sweet 1826–1907 m. Patsy Sweet 1830–1912
      1. 1. Greeley (Henry) Sweet 1855–1886
      2. 2. Samuel (Clark) Sweet 1858–1931 m. Rhoda (Jane) Southwick 1858–1924
        1. 1. Francis Sweet 1892– m. Harry (L) Chapman 1891–1957
        2. 2. Vera (Marie) Sweet 1890– m. Daniel (Thomas) Chapman 1883–1948
      3. 3. Luella (Maria) Sweet 1857–1910 m. Atkins (H.) Manning 1856–1911
        1. 1. Vincent Manning 1881–
        2. 2. Perry (Leon) Manning 1893–1930
      4. 4. Simpson Sweet 1852–
      5. 5. Sophronia Sweet 1852–1925 m. William Reed 1841–1920
        1. 1. Jennie (Lillian) Reed 1874–1953
      6. 6. Lincoln (Rufus) Sweet 1869–1932 m. Ola (D.) Sherwood 1873–1960
        1. 1. Leora (Mae) Sweet 1892–1973 m. Henry (Thomas) Gill 1875–1949 m. Andrew Cooney 1880–1923
        2. 2. Lois (Luella) Sweet 1894–1970 m. Manley (Myron) Snyder 1884–1956
    2. 2. Gilbert (C.) Sweet 1818–1898 m. Abigail Sweet 1816–
      1. 1. Lafayette Sweet 1846–
      2. 2. Susan (A) Sweet 1850–
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Sweet 1824–
  2. 2. Rufus Sweet 1807–1890
  3. 3. Constant Sweet 1798–1859
  4. 4. James Sweet 1809–1873
  5. 5. Sophronia Bicknell 1805–1879
  6. 6. Benjamin Sweet 1811–1895

Rufus Sweet's Timeline

2 Records

1751
16 Sep 1751
Birth of Rufus Sweet in England
England
1820
5 Aug 1820
Age 69
Death of Rufus Sweet in North Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
North Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1751
    Event Place: England
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1820
    Event Place: North Kingston, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: North Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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