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Sophia Rafuse 1805–1874 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 MAR 1805

Birth Location: North West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 21 DEC 1874

Death Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

Father: John Rafuse

Mother: Mary Schwinheimer

Spouse(s): Jacob Mosher

Children(s): Maria Mosher, Louisa Mosher, John Mosher, Catherina Mosher, Benjamin Mosher, James Mosher

The story of Sophia Rafuse began in 1805 in North West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada. Sophia Rafuse married Jacob Mosher, and had children including Benjamin John Mosher, Catherina Mosher, James Henry Mosher, John Peter Mosher, Louisa Mosher, Maria Anna Mosher. Sophia Rafuse passed away in 1874 in Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

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Biography

  • The story of Sophia Rafuse began in 1805 in North West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • Sophia Rafuse married Jacob Mosher, and had children including Benjamin John Mosher, Catherina Mosher, James Henry Mosher, John Peter Mosher, Louisa Mosher, Maria Anna Mosher.
  • Sophia Rafuse passed away in 1874 in Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Rafuse
1781–1853
Birth Location: North West, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Mary Schwinheimer
1785–1857
Birth Location: Oakland, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Jacob Mosher
1803–1853
Birth Location: Oakland, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
JM

Children(s)

Maria Mosher
1826–
Birth Location: –
MM
Louisa Mosher
1825–1871
Birth Location: –
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John Mosher
1847–1895
Birth Location: –
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Catherina Mosher
1828–1892
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Benjamin Mosher
1842–1896
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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James Mosher
1845–1909
Birth Location: Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
JM

Sophia Rafuse's Ancestors

Self
Sophia Rafuse
1805–1874
Birth Place: North West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
John Valentine Rafuse
1781–1853
North West, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia, Canada
Mary (Magdalene) Schwinheimer
1785–1857
Oakland, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Johannes Rehfus
1755–1829
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Apollonia Berghaus
1759–
Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfus
1720–1798
Anna Rab
1722–1809
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfuss
1688–1729

Sophia Rafuse's Descendants

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Sophia Rafuse (14 MAR 1805–21 DEC 1874) m. Jacob Mosher (7 MAY 1803–4 FEB 1853)
  1. 1. Maria (Anna) Mosher 1826–
  2. 2. Louisa Mosher 1825–1871 m. Isaiah Zwicker 1825–1901
    1. 1. Emma (Charlotte) Zwicker 1854–1942 m. Benjamin Mosher 1853–1942
    2. 2. Sarah (Ann Priscilla) Zwicker 1857– m. John (Benjamin) Hiltz 1856–1941
      1. 1. Phoebe Hiltz 1897–
    3. 3. Martha Zwicker 1858– m. Frederick Hiltz 1857–
      1. 1. Eva (M.) Hiltz 1897–1993 m. Percy (Alexander) Keddy 1890–1944
        1. 1. Reginald Keddy –1993
    4. 4. Sophia Zwicker 1863–
    5. 5. John (Isaac) Zwicker 1867–1941 m. Albertina (V.) Hiltz 1866–1939
      1. 1. Mary (Alena (Lena)) Zwicker 1894–1994 m. Ernest (A.) Hubley –1994
        1. 1. Murray (Raymond) Hubley 1930–2002
        2. 2. Joyce (Eileen) Hubley 1922–2002
      2. 2. Jennie (Florence May) Zwicker 1897–1996 m. Steven (Menno) Heisler 1883–1966
      3. 3. Harvey (James) Zwicker 1900–1995 m. Eva (Marie) Williams 1904–1987
      4. 4. Marie Zwicker –1992
      5. 5. Annie Zwicker –1992
      6. 6. Ella (Louise) Zwicker 1891–1992 m. Arthur (H.) Young 1887–1986
    6. 6. James Zwicker 1871–1960
  3. 3. John (Peter) Mosher 1847–1895 m. Sarah Sawler 1850–1889
  4. 4. Catherina Mosher 1828–1892 m. George (Frances Samuel (Fredericks)) Adams 1815–1876 m. John (Philip) Hiltz 1817–1868
    1. 1. Ada (Ann) Hiltz 1865–1900 m. Edward Myra 1863–1949
      1. 1. Lillian (M.) Myra 1899–1985 m. Basil (Wellington) Rafuse 1900–1996
        1. 1. Bernice Rafuse 1921–2010 m. William Clune –1991
        2. 2. Calvin (Edward Rafuse) Sr. 1924–2004 m. Agnes (H. 'Pinky') Healey 1919–2008
        3. 3. Basil ('Reginald') Rafuse 1920–1920
      2. 2. Olive (Passana) Myra 1885–1974 m. Selvin (Anthony) DeMont 1881–1967
        1. 1. Irene (Lillian) DeMont 1914–2006 m. Henry (James) Adams 1911–1987
        2. 2. Lucy (Victoria (Twin)) DeMone 1911–1993 m. Royden (Harold (Rowdy)) Rafuse 1904–1973
        3. 3. Thelma (Ada) DeMont 1910–1999 m. Charles (Victor) Richardson 1896–1956
        4. 4. Fern ((Twin)) DeMont 1911–
        5. 5. Vincent (McLean) DeMont 1919–1993
        6. 6. Lloyd DeMont –1993
    2. 2. Sophia (Rebecca) Hiltz 1850–1927 m. James (Silas) Vaughan 1849–1930
      1. 1. James (Silas) Vaughan 1884– m. Rubina (May) Rafuse 1884–
      2. 2. Capt (Arnold) Vaughan 1878–
        1. 1. Audrey Vaughan 1903–1994 m. Arthur Schofield –1994
        2. 2. Harold (Borden) Vaughan 1920–2006 m. Theresa (Juanita) Unknown –2006
        3. 3. Edith (Lois) Vaughan 1912–1999
        4. 4. Nellie (Catherine) Vaughan 1906–1998 m. Raymond Langille –1998 m. John Fraser –1998
        5. 5. Gladys Vaughan –1998
        6. 6. Fanny Vaughan –1998
        7. 7. Elizabeth Vaughan –1998
        8. 8. Alice Vaughan –1998
      3. 3. David Vaughan 1879–
      4. 4. James Vaughan 1886–
      5. 5. Lucy (Sophia) Vaughan 1890– m. David (E.) Myra 1885–1975
        1. 1. Carmon (E. Myra) Sr. 1909–1991 m. Eva (May) Kaizer 1913–2001
        2. 2. Velma (Valma Barbara) Myra 1918–1995 m. Adolphus (Hanford (Tubby)) Whynacht 1916–2008
        3. 3. Florence (Dorothy) Myra 1923–2011 m. Thomas (Roy) Joudrey 1922–2011
        4. 4. Ruby Myra –1999
        5. 5. Eugene (William) Myra 1915–1999
        6. 6. Marion Myra –1987
        7. 7. Albert (John) Myra 1910–1993 m. Marguerite McInnis –1993
        8. 8. Noble (J. H.) Myra 1912–1984
        9. 9. Winston (G.) Myra 1914–1972
        10. 10. Robie (Victor (Buddie)) Myra 1932–1987 m. Beverley (Carmina) Elliot 1936–2000
    3. 3. Maria (Rebecca) Hiltz 1857–
    4. 4. John (Freeman) Hiltz 1861–1865
    5. 5. Anna (Arabella) Hiltz 1864–1864
    6. 6. James (Sidney (Fredericks)) Adams 1874–
    7. 7. Anna (Lavina) Hiltz 1853–1893 m. George (Henry (Fredericks)) Adams 1852–1900
      1. 1. Elenore (M. (Ella)) Adams 1878–1912 m. William (Austin (Sawler)) Rafuse 1870–
        1. 1. Rennie (Lavinia) Rafuse 1899–1978 m. George (Lawrence (Larry)) Swinimar 1888–1983
        2. 2. Edward (A.) Rafuse 1902–1983 m. Lucy (Beatrice) Rafuse 1903– m. Florence (May) Oickle 1912–2001
        3. 3. Obbie (Garfield) Rafuse 1897–1924
        4. 4. Lawrence (William (Laurie)) Rafuse 1907–1991 m. Norah (W.) Welch 1920–2002
        5. 5. Royden (Harold (Rowdy)) Rafuse 1904–1973 m. Lucy (Victoria (Twin)) DeMone 1911–1993
      2. 2. John (Aaron) Adams 1885–1918 m. Annie (Laura) Swinemar 1889–1979
        1. 1. Henry (James) Adams 1911–1987 m. Irene (Lillian) DeMont 1914–2006
        2. 2. Nellie ((Twin)) Adams –1987
        3. 3. Arlene ((Twin)) Adams –1987
        4. 4. George Adams –1987
        5. 5. Willie Adams –1987
        6. 6. Charles Adams –1987
      3. 3. Maude (Maria) Adams 1887–1969 m. James (Wesley) Mosher 1884–1928
    8. 8. Sarah (Catharine) Hiltz 1858–1887 m. Joshua (Allan) DeLorey 1854–1931
      1. 1. James (Bernard (Burn)) DeLorey 1878–1952 m. Margaret ((Maggie) Alice) Swinimer 1882–1962
        1. 1. Riley (Lawrence) DeLorey 1907–1998 m. Catherine ((Kitty) Kathleen) Whelan –1995
        2. 2. Sarah ("Pauline") DeLorey 1903– m. Edwin (Elsforth) Cleveland 1895–1963
        3. 3. Hosea (Everett) DeLorey 1902–1990 m. Beatrice (Florence) Veinotte 1902–
        4. 4. Glennie DeLorey –1998
  5. 5. Benjamin (John) Mosher 1842–1896 m. Anna (Elizabeth) Graves 1842–1873 m. Rebecca Ewald 1836–1876 m. Louisa (Agnes) Bauchman 1850–1928
    1. 1. Isabella (Bernice) Mosher 1883–
    2. 2. Jennie Mosher 1885– m. William Barkhouse 1874–1958
    3. 3. Susan (Claire) Mosher 1887–1948
    4. 4. Helen (Victoria) Mosher 1893–1980
      1. 1. Harriett (Leona) DeMont 1916–2002 m. Ephriam (E.) Hatt 1904–1992
      2. 2. Ira DeMont –1998 m. Golda (Ethel) Brenton 1919–1998
    5. 5. Thomas (Lorenzo) Mosher 1865–1931 m. Eleanor Swinemar 1862–1923
      1. 1. Barney Mosher 1892–
      2. 2. Carrie Mosher 1893–
        1. 1. Capt. (Douglas J.) Mosher 1923–1994
      3. 3. Olia Mosher 1901–
    6. 6. James (W. Alfred) Mosher 1866–1893
    7. 7. Sophia (Loraine (Twin)) Mosher 1868–
    8. 8. Elizabeth ((Twin)) Mosher 1868–1883
    9. 9. Rachel (J.) Mosher 1870–
    10. 10. Clara Mosher 1872–
    11. 11. Mary (Alice) Mosher 1879–1948 m. Philip (R.) Keyser 1868–1938
      1. 1. Robie (St. Clair) Kaizer 1898–1964 m. Margaret (Ann) Kennedy 1902–1948
        1. 1. Raymond (Louis Kennedy LaCrouts) Kaizer 1922–1991
    12. 12. Noah (Fenwick) Mosher 1878–1960 m. Alma (Jane) Hatt 1880–1942
      1. 1. Blanche (E.) Mosher 1914–1989 m. Donald (Howard) Zwicker 1921–2000
        1. 1. Albert (Perry) Zwicker 1947–1950
      2. 2. Margaret (Louise) Mosher 1909–1989 m. Donald (Ray) Hatt 1901–1989
      3. 3. Carroll (A. P.) Mosher 1904–1989 m. Florence (Eurodice) Vaughan 1899–1981
      4. 4. Ada (Muriel) Mosher 1917–2005
      5. 5. Ferne (A.) Mosher 1921–2006 m. D. (Brenton) Veinotte –2005
      6. 6. Nellie Mosher –1998
      7. 7. Violet (V.) Mosher 1902–1993
    13. 13. Oscar (Pierson) Mosher 1877–1951 m. Evalina (Ellen) Demont 1876–1967
      1. 1. Ward (Benjamin) Mosher 1907–1966 m. Hazel Young 1904–1953
  6. 6. James (Henry) Mosher 1845–1909 m. Louisa Sawler 1848–1927 m. Louisa (Ann) Fredericks 1849–1884
    1. 1. Sophia Mosher 1887–1954 m. David Vaughan 1880–1918
    2. 2. Stella (Blanche) Mosher 1872–1974
    3. 3. Beatrice Mosher 1879–
    4. 4. James (Wesley) Mosher 1884–1928 m. Maude (Maria) Adams 1887–1969
      1. 1. Alfred (James) Mosher 1906–2001 m. Myra (Florence) Rafuse 1915–2001
        1. 1. Lillian (Louise) Mosher 1932–2006 m. Donald Cleveland –2006
        2. 2. Joyce Mosher –2001
    5. 5. Cerilla Mosher 1877–1961
      1. 1. Donald (Ray) Hatt 1901–1989 m. Margaret (Louise) Mosher 1909–1989
      2. 2. Shirley Hatt –2009 m. Jack Gardiner 1916–1999
      3. 3. Andrew (Kinley) Hatt 1914–2001 m. Beatrice (H.) Spidle –2001
        1. 1. Paul (Douglas) Hatt 1949–2001
        2. 2. Marjorie (Anne) Hatt –2001
      4. 4. Lionel (MacDougall) Hatt 1915–1994 m. Hattie (Elizabeth) Eldridge 1926–2003
      5. 5. Harold (Gray (Hal)) Hatt –1989
      6. 6. Eliza Hatt 1900–1994
      7. 7. Margery Hatt 1902–1937
      8. 8. Dorothy Hatt 1904–1942
      9. 9. Phyllis Hatt 1906–1973
      10. 10. Edmund Hatt 1907–1936
        1. 1. Lawrence (E.) Hatt 1929–1930
      11. 11. Lewis (St. Clair (Lew)) Hatt 1911–1997
      12. 12. Iris (Clare) Hatt 1919–2001 m. Lionel (William) Hiltz 1918–2000

Sophia Rafuse's Timeline

3 Records

1805
14 MAR 1805
Birth of Sophia Rafuse in North West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
North West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
1805
24 MAR 1805
Sophia Rafuse was baptized
None
1874
21 DEC 1874
Age 69
Death of Sophia Rafuse in Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

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    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 MAR 1805
    Event Place: North West, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 24 MAR 1805

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 DEC 1874
    Event Place: Western Shore, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia, Canada
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