Rufus Douglas Haynes was born 19 Nov 1909 in Persia, Tennessee. He was the son of Drury Lazarus Haynes and Cordelia 'Cordie' Ball.[1]
He married Gertrude Leslie Chesnutt 26 Mar 1932 in Hawkins, Tennessee.[2] Gertrude was the daughter of Charlie Chesnutt and Eliza Chesnutt.[3]
Rufus was living in Bluff City, Tennesse when he registered for the draft during WWII. He is listed as a farmer.[4]
He married Virgie Ellen Statzer 26 Jul 1969 in Bristol, Virginia.[5]
Rufus died 25 Nov 1983 in Rogersville, Tennessee. He is buried in Kite Cemetery in Persia, Tennessee.[6]
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