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Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker 1929–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 May 1929

Birth Location: , , Georgia, USA

Death Date: 21 December 1996

Death Location: Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Gifford Rucker

Mother: Annie Rucker

Spouse(s): Patricia May-Herndon

Children(s):

In 1929, Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker entered the world in , , Georgia, USA, born to Gifford Julian Rucker And Annie Venolia Rucker. In 1930, Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker resided in Mallorys, Wilkes, Georgia, USA. In 1935, Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker resided in Rural, Wilkes. Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker married Patricia Mary May Herndon, and had children including Ramona Ann Rucker, Willis Herndon Rucker. Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker passed away in 1996 in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1929, Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker entered the world in , , Georgia, USA, born to Gifford Julian Rucker And Annie Venolia Rucker.
  • In 1930, Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker resided in Mallorys, Wilkes, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1935, Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker resided in Rural, Wilkes.
  • Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker married Patricia Mary May Herndon, and had children including Ramona Ann Rucker, Willis Herndon Rucker.
  • Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker passed away in 1996 in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willis Rucker's Ancestors

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Willis Rucker
1929–1996
Birth Place: , , Georgia, USA
Parents
Gifford Julian Rucker
1910–1961
Georgia
Annie (Venolia) Rucker
1910–1997
Georgia
Grandparents
Willis (Leviston "Levi") Rucker
1875–1950
Wilkes, Georgia, United States
Mary (Jane "Janie") Dixon
1875–1949
Elberton, Elbert, Georgia, United States
John (Harper) Rice
1869–1946
Elbert County, Georgia, USA
Agnes (E Prather) Rice
1873–1947
Georgia
Great-Grandparents
John Rucker
1849–1905
Lucy Haley
1849–1922
Richard Sr.
1826–1912
Mary Harper
1837–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Peter Rucker
1813–1854
Mary Hailey
1816–1891
Richard Rice
1777–1841
Elizabeth White
1793–1830

Willis Rucker's Timeline

5 Records

1929
25 May 1929
Birth of Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker in , , Georgia, USA
, , Georgia, USA
1930
1930
Age 1
Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker resided here in Mallorys, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
Mallorys, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker resided here in Rural, Wilkes
Rural, Wilkes
1940
1940
Age 11
Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker resided here in Wyches, Elbert, Georgia, USA
Wyches, Elbert, Georgia, USA
1996
21 December 1996
Age 67
Death of Willis Harper “Hop” Rucker in Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 May 1929
    Event Place: , , Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wyches, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00669; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 52-12
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 260-46-2888; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mallorys, Wilkes, Georgia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340129
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mallorys, Wilkes, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mallorys, Wilkes, Georgia; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2340129

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Wilkes
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wyches, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00669; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 52-12

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Wyches, Elbert, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Wyches, Elbert, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00669; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 52-12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Apr 1960
    Event Place: Elbert County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Infant Son Rucker

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 December 1996
    Event Place: Elberton, Elbert County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 260-46-2888; Issue State: Georgia; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [4] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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