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Spencer Ruff 1882–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Feb 1882

Birth Location: Richland Cou, South Carolina

Death Date: 10 Feb 1964

Death Location: Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Carrie Sinkerson

Spouse(s): Annie Dubose

Children(s): Mack Roof, Mimnaugh Ruff, Cleveland Ruff, Mc Ruff, Gertrude Ruff, Howard Ruff, Willie Ruff, Johny Ruff, Philip Ruff, Lucile Ruff, Essie Ruff, Olie Ruff, Mack Ruff, Misola Ruff, Magie Roof

The story of Spencer Ruff began in 1882 in Richland Cou, South Carolina. In 1900, Spencer Ruff resided in Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. In 1910, Spencer Ruff resided in Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA. Spencer Ruff married Annie Dubose, and had children including Cleveland Ruff, Essie Ruff, Gertrude Ruff, Howard Ruff, Johny Ruff, Lucile Ruff, Mack Edward Ruff, Mack Roof, Magie Roof, Mc Edmun Ruff, Mimnaugh Ruff, Misola Ruff, Olie Mae Ruff, Philip Ruff, Willie James Ruff. Spencer Ruff passed away in 1964 in Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Spencer Ruff began in 1882 in Richland Cou, South Carolina.
  • In 1900, Spencer Ruff resided in Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA.
  • In 1910, Spencer Ruff resided in Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA.
  • Spencer Ruff married Annie Dubose, and had children including Cleveland Ruff, Essie Ruff, Gertrude Ruff, Howard Ruff, Johny Ruff, Lucile Ruff, Mack Edward Ruff, Mack Roof, Magie Roof, Mc Edmun Ruff, Mimnaugh Ruff, Misola Ruff, Olie Mae Ruff, Philip Ruff, Willie James Ruff.
  • Spencer Ruff passed away in 1964 in Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Carrie Sinkerson
1853–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Spouses(s)

Annie Dubose
1884–1961
Birth Location: South Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Mack Roof
1918–
Birth Location: South Carolina
MR
Mimnaugh Ruff
1921–1992
Birth Location: South Carolina
MR
Cleveland Ruff
1919–
Birth Location: South Carolina
CR
Mc Ruff
1916–
Birth Location: South Carolina
MR
Gertrude Ruff
1914–
Birth Location: South Carolina
GR
Howard Ruff
1920–
Birth Location: Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
HR
Willie Ruff
1909–
Birth Location: South Carolina
WR
Johny Ruff
1907–
Birth Location: South Carolina
JR
Philip Ruff
1906–
Birth Location: South Carolina
PR
Lucile Ruff
1905–
Birth Location: South Carolina
LR
Essie Ruff
1903–
Birth Location: South Carolina
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Olie Ruff
1924–
Birth Location: –
OR
Mack Ruff
1915–
Birth Location: South Carolina
MR
Misola Ruff
1925–
Birth Location: South Carolina
MR
Magie Roof
1925–
Birth Location: South Carolina
MR

Spencer Ruff's Ancestors

Self
Spencer Ruff
1882–1964
Birth Place: Richland Cou, South Carolina
Parents
Carrie Sinkerson
1853–
South Carolina
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Spencer Ruff's Descendants

1.
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Spencer Ruff (14 Feb 1882–10 Feb 1964) m. Annie Dubose (25 November 1884–25 June 1961)
  1. 1. Mack Roof 1918–
  2. 2. Mimnaugh Ruff 1921–1992
  3. 3. Cleveland Ruff 1919–
  4. 4. Mc (Edmun) Ruff 1916–
  5. 5. Gertrude Ruff 1914–
  6. 6. Howard Ruff 1920–
  7. 7. Willie (James) Ruff 1909–
  8. 8. Johny Ruff 1907–
  9. 9. Philip Ruff 1906–
  10. 10. Lucile Ruff 1905–
  11. 11. Essie Ruff 1903–
  12. 12. Olie (Mae) Ruff 1924–
  13. 13. Mack (Edward) Ruff 1915–
  14. 14. Misola Ruff 1925–
  15. 15. Magie Roof 1925–

Spencer Ruff's Timeline

9 Records

1882
14 Feb 1882
Birth of Spencer Ruff in Richland Cou, South Carolina
Richland Cou, South Carolina
1900
1900
Age 18
Spencer Ruff resided here in Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Spencer Ruff resided here in Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Spencer Ruff resided here in Duke, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Duke, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 48
Spencer Ruff resided here in Wateree, Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
Wateree, Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 53
Spencer Ruff resided here in Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina
Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina
1940
1940
Age 58
Spencer Ruff resided here in School District 23 Blythewood, Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina, USA
School District 23 Blythewood, Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1950
1950
Age 68
Spencer Ruff resided here in Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina, USA
Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina, USA
1964
10 Feb 1964
Age 82
Death of Spencer Ruff in Columbia, South Carolina, USA
Columbia, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Feb 1882
    Event Place: Richland Cou, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03835; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 40-87
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Duke, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1708; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 118
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341936
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: 1527; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0035
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1460; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1375473
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: 5690; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 40-73

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: 1527; Page: 17; Enumeration District: 0035

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Township 6, Fairfield, South Carolina; Roll: T624_1460; Page: 11a; Enumeration District: 0054; FHL microfilm: 1375473

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Duke, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Duke, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: T625_1708; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 118
    [2] South Carolina, U.S., Births, 1915-1917, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, SC; Birth Certificates; Record Group Number: S169123; Series Number: 169

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Wateree, Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Wateree, Kershaw, South Carolina; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0025; FHL microfilm: 2341936

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03835; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 40-87

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: School District 23 Blythewood, Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: m-t0627-03835; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 40-87

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Blythewood, Richland, South Carolina; Roll: 5690; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 40-73

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1964
    Event Place: Columbia, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] South Carolina, Death Records, 1821-1965, South Carolina Department of Archives and History; Columbia, South Carolina; South Carolina Death Records; Year Range: 1962-1965; Death County or Certificate Range: 001469-003096
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elgin, Kershaw County, South Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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