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Rufus Samuel Sweet 1826–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Oct 1826

Birth Location: Vermont, USA

Death Date: 9 Nov 1907

Death Location: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA

Father: Samuel Sweet

Mother: Hannah Perry

Spouse(s): Patsy Sweet

Children(s): Greeley Sweet, Samuel Sweet, Luella Sweet, Simpson Sweet, Sophronia Sweet, Lincoln Sweet

In 1826, Rufus Samuel Sweet entered the world in Vermont, USA, born to Samuel Clark Sweet And Hannah Perry. In 1865, Rufus Samuel Sweet resided in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. In 1870, Rufus Samuel Sweet resided in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA. Rufus Samuel Sweet married Patsy Sweet, and had children including Greeley Henry Sweet, Lincoln Rufus Sweet, Luella Maria Sweet, Samuel Clark Sweet, Simpson Sweet, Sophronia Sweet. Rufus Samuel Sweet passed away in 1907 in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1826, Rufus Samuel Sweet entered the world in Vermont, USA, born to Samuel Clark Sweet And Hannah Perry.
  • In 1865, Rufus Samuel Sweet resided in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.
  • In 1870, Rufus Samuel Sweet resided in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.
  • Rufus Samuel Sweet married Patsy Sweet, and had children including Greeley Henry Sweet, Lincoln Rufus Sweet, Luella Maria Sweet, Samuel Clark Sweet, Simpson Sweet, Sophronia Sweet.
  • Rufus Samuel Sweet passed away in 1907 in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Sweet
1794–1883
Birth Location: N Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
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Hannah Perry
1798–1871
Birth Location: Otsego County, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Patsy Sweet
1830–1912
Birth Location: Rhode Island, USA
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Children(s)

Greeley Sweet
1855–1886
Birth Location: Cattaraugus County, New York, USA
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Samuel Sweet
1858–1931
Birth Location: New York
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Luella Sweet
1857–1910
Birth Location: Humphrey
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Simpson Sweet
1852–
Birth Location: –
SS
Sophronia Sweet
1852–1925
Birth Location: Collins, Erie, New York, USA
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Lincoln Sweet
1869–1932
Birth Location: New York
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Rufus Sweet's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Sweet
1826–1907
Birth Place: Vermont, USA
Parents
Samuel Clark Sweet
1794–1883
N Kingstown, Washington County, Rhode Island, USA
Hannah Perry
1798–1871
Otsego County, New York, USA
Grandparents
Rufus Sweet
1751–1820
England
Elizabeth Clarke
1773–1843
Middletown, Newport, Rhode Island, USA
Jonas Perry
1759–1827
Sturbridge, Worcester County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Susannah Damon
1759–1813
Scituate, Plymouth County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Dr Sweet
1724–1805
Jemima Sherman
1727–1753
Josiah Perry
1714–1783
Hannah Grant
1722–1808
Ichabad Damon
1724–1805
Ruth Studley
1729–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sweet
1687–1751
Mary Sherman
1688–

Rufus Sweet's Descendants

1.
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Rufus (Samuel) Sweet (29 Oct 1826–9 Nov 1907) m. Patsy Sweet (1830–23 March 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
      1. 1. Avis Gill 1925–
      2. 2. Arleigh Cooney 1912–1998 m. Ruth (Ann) Cooney 1914–2007
      3. 3. Howard Cooney 1908–2001
      4. 4. Marie (L.) Cooney 1915–1986
      5. 5. Stanley (M.) Cooney 1918–
    2. 2. Lois (Luella) Sweet 1894–1970 m. Manley (Myron) Snyder 1884–1956
      1. 1. Hartson (L.) Snyder 1912–1930
      2. 2. Izola (Pauline) Snyder 1914–1997 m. Lelan (Carlyle) Reynolds 1907–1954 m. Emmons (Edward) Anderson 1901–2000
        1. 1. Audrey Reynolds 1933–2022
      3. 3. Eugenia (Mae) Snyder 1916–2017 m. John Rinko 1911–1982 m. Robert (C) Carlson 1913–
      4. 4. Victor (Sweet) Snyder 1919–1965 m. Pauline (Josephine) Bliton 1933–1986 m. Betty (Jane) Reynolds –1943
        1. 1. Vickie (Lee) Snyder 1951–1951
      5. 5. Lavern (Wilks "Thomas") Snyder 1921–1975 m. Wilma (Mears) Goodwill 1925–2010

Rufus Sweet's Timeline

7 Records

1826
29 Oct 1826
Birth of Rufus Samuel Sweet in Vermont, USA
Vermont, USA
1865
1865
Age 39
Rufus Samuel Sweet resided here in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1870
1870
Age 44
Rufus Samuel Sweet resided here in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1875
1 June 1875
Age 49
Rufus Samuel Sweet resided here in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1880
1880
Age 54
Rufus Samuel Sweet resided here in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1905
1905
Age 79
Rufus Samuel Sweet resided here in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
1907
9 Nov 1907
Age 81
Death of Rufus Samuel Sweet in Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Oct 1826
    Event Place: Vermont, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 812; Family History Film: 1254812; Page: 262A; Enumeration District: 015; Image: 0175
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M593_908; Page: 262B; Family History Library Film: 552407
    [3] New York, State Census, 1865
    [4] New York, State Census, 1875
    [5] New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 01 E.D. 01; City: Humphrey; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 5
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1865
    Event Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1865

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: M593_908; Page: 262B; Family History Library Film: 552407

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1875
    Event Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1875

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York; Roll: 812; Family History Film: 1254812; Page: 262A; Enumeration District: 015; Image: 0175

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1905, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1905; Election District: A.D. 01 E.D. 01; City: Humphrey; County: Cattaraugus; Page: 5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1907
    Event Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Humphrey, Cattaraugus, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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