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Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse 1895–1983 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 NOV 1895

Birth Location: Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

Death Date: 1 MAR 1983

Death Location: Stewart's Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia

Father: William Rafuse

Mother: Emily Graham

Spouse(s): Helen Bacon

Children(s):

In 1895, Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse entered the world in Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Alexander Twin Rafuse And Emily Agnes Graham. In 1901, Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided in Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada. In 1921, Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided in Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Ca. Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse married Helen G Bacon. Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse passed away in 1983 in Stewart's Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse entered the world in Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada, born to William Alexander Twin Rafuse And Emily Agnes Graham.
  • In 1901, Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided in Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada.
  • In 1921, Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided in Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Ca.
  • Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse married Helen G Bacon.
  • Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse passed away in 1983 in Stewart's Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Rafuse
1857–1957
Birth Location: Mill Village, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
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Emily Graham
1864–1944
Birth Location: Nova Scotia, Canada
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Spouses(s)

Helen Bacon
1906–1974
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Walter Rafuse's Ancestors

Self
Walter Rafuse
1895–1983
Birth Place: Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Parents
William Alexander (Twin) Rafuse
1857–1957
Mill Village, Queens, Nova Scotia, Canada
Emily (Agnes) Graham
1864–1944
Nova Scotia, Canada
Grandparents
Paulus Rafuse
1807–1884
Nova Scotia, Canada
Anne (Marie Elisabeth) Guest
1819–1911
Sherbrooke, Lunenburg, Nova Scotia (now New Ross)
Robert (James) Graham
1834–1901
Dartmouth, Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Georgianna Wade
1843–1914
Nova Scotia, Canada
Great-Grandparents
Eberhard Rehfus
1767–1844
Susanna Klettenberger
1772–1827
Thomas Guest
1798–1871
Hannah Hiltz
1804–1823
George Graham
1794–
Sophia Conrad
1796–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johannes Rehfus
1720–1798
Anna Rab
1722–1809
Peter Clattenburger
1725–1788
Anna Wagner
–1792
Johann Hiltz
1775–1839
John Graham
1747–1819
Mary Scott
1753–1844
Johannes Conrad
1769–
Catharina Halter
1774–

Walter Rafuse's Timeline

7 Records

1895
9 NOV 1895
Birth of Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse in Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1901
1901
Age 6
Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided here in Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1921
1 JUN 1921
Age 26
Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided here in Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1971
JAN 1971
Age 76
Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided here in Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1971
JAN 1971
Age 76
Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse resided here in Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1983
3 MAR 1983
Age 88
Burial of Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse in Hillside Cemetery (Old Sarty Burial Grounds), Parker's Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
Hillside Cemetery (Old Sarty Burial Grounds), Parker's Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
1983
1 MAR 1983
Age 88
Death of Walter 'Hilton' Rafuse in Stewart's Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
Stewart's Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 NOV 1895
    Event Place: Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 13; Family No: 129

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: JAN 1971
    Event Place: Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 3 MAR 1983
    Event Place: Hillside Cemetery (Old Sarty Burial Grounds), Parker's Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 MAR 1983
    Event Place: Stewart's Nursing Home, Annapolis Royal, Annapolis County, Nova Scotia
    Record Source: Charles 'Laurie' Rafuse

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1901
    Event Place: Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1901 Census of Canada, Year: 1901; Census Place: Belleisle, Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page: 13; Family No: 129

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: JAN 1971
    Event Place: Youngs Cove, Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 JUN 1921
    Event Place: Annapolis County, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia, Canada
    Record Source: 1921 Census of Canada, Reference Number: RG 31; Folder Number: 43; Census Place: Polling District No 5, Digby-Annapolis, Nova Scotia; Page Number: 16
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