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Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce 1871–1949 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 May 1871

Birth Location: Melder, Rapides, LA, US

Death Date: 25 Apr 1949

Death Location: Collinston, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Father: James Bruce

Mother: Sarah Roaten

Spouse(s): George Chafin

Children(s): Leonard Chaffin, Elma Chafin, Willie Chaffin, Henry Chaffin, Glossie Miley, Jessie Chaffin, Marry Chaffin, Penkney Chaffin, Amanda Chaffin

In 1871, Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce entered the world in Melder, Rapides, LA, US, born to James Jasper Bruce And Sarah Catherine Roaten. In 1910, Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce resided in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA. Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce married George Anderson Chafin, and had children including Alma Chaffin, Amanda Chaffin, Elma Chafin, Glossie Miley, Henry D Chaffin, Jessie Oliver Chaffin, Leonard James Chaffin, Marry M Chaffin, Penkney Chaffin, Willie A Chaffin. Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce passed away in 1949 in Collinston, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1871, Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce entered the world in Melder, Rapides, LA, US, born to James Jasper Bruce And Sarah Catherine Roaten.
  • In 1910, Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce resided in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA.
  • Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce married George Anderson Chafin, and had children including Alma Chaffin, Amanda Chaffin, Elma Chafin, Glossie Miley, Henry D Chaffin, Jessie Oliver Chaffin, Leonard James Chaffin, Marry M Chaffin, Penkney Chaffin, Willie A Chaffin.
  • Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce passed away in 1949 in Collinston, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sarah Bruce's Ancestors

Self
Sarah Bruce
1871–1949
Birth Place: Melder, Rapides, LA, US
Parents
James Jasper Bruce
1826–1917
Green, Georgia, United States
Sarah (Catherine) Roaten
1851–1877
Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
James (Jasper Bruce) Sr
1795–1870
Edgecombe, North Carolina, USA
Adelaide (Delila) Richards
1795–1829
Green, Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Aziel Bruce
1771–1834
Elizabeth Melton
1775–1849
George Jr.
1750–1829
Lydia Tullis
1780–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jacob Bruce
1735–1806
Susannah Barnes
1745–1844
John IV
1726–1818
Tabitha Hudson
1745–1819
David Vinson
1726–1814
Hannah Watkins
1750–1833

Sarah Bruce's Descendants

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Sarah (E "Sallie") Bruce (22 May 1871–25 Apr 1949) m. George (Anderson) Chafin (27 May 1868–3 May 1931)
  1. 1. Leonard (James) Chaffin 1888–1969 m. Ollie (Elvie) Hanks 1896–1973
  2. 2. Elma Chafin 1915–1997 m. Selby (J. Shorty) Tullier 1904–1982
  3. 3. Willie (A.) Chaffin 1907–1986
  4. 4. Henry (D.) Chaffin 1895–1979 m. Mabel Yielding 1905–1998
  5. 5. Glossie Miley 1904–1998 m. Sidney (Antone) Best 1897–1948 m. Leo Miley 1914–2005
  6. 6. Jessie (Oliver) Chaffin 1892–1947 m. Leola (Leona) Yielding 1900–1974
  7. 7. Marry (M) Chaffin 1896–
  8. 8. Penkney Chaffin 1904–
  9. 9. Amanda Chaffin 1910–

Sarah Bruce's Timeline

3 Records

1871
22 May 1871
Birth of Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce in Melder, Rapides, LA, US
Melder, Rapides, LA, US
1910
1910
Age 39
Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce resided here in Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
1949
25 Apr 1949
Age 78
Death of Sarah E "Sallie" Bruce in Oakdale, Allen, LA, US
Oakdale, Allen, LA, US

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 May 1871
    Event Place: Melder, Rapides, LA, US

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Spring Hill, Rapides, Louisiana; Roll: T624_527; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0087; FHL microfilm: 1374540

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1949
    Event Place: Oakdale, Allen, LA, US

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Collinston, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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