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James Leonard Rafuse (1852 - 1935)

James Leonard Rafuse
Born in Lunenburg, Nova Scotiamap
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Died at age 83 in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United Statesmap
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Biography

James L Rayfuse (age 24y) married Delia Reilly (age 23) on 8 June 1878 in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan.[1]

In the 1880 census James Raiffuse (age 28), Blacksmith, was the married head of household in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan.[2] They were also enumerated together through 1930.[3][4][5][6]

James L Rayfuse, son of James L Rayfuse and Mryira Webber, died (age 83) on 21 July 1935 in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan.[7][8][9]

Sources

  1. Marriage: "Michigan Marriages, 1868-1925"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004207597; FHL microfilm: 2342463; Image number: 192; Indexing batch: M01727-7
    FamilySearch Record: N3NM-6MZ (accessed 26 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTL9-N6K
    James L Raypese (24y) marriage to Delia Reilly (23) on 8 Jun 1878 in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan.
  2. 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00076; Digital film/folder number: 005161031; FHL microfilm: 1254600; Image number: 239; Sheet number: 116; Sheet letter: D; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MW3W-JMK (accessed 26 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB2-RHF
    James Raiffuse (28), married, Blacksmith, head of household in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States. Born in Canada.
    James Raiffuse M White 28 Married Head Blacksmith Canada
    Delia Raiffuse F White 26 Married Wife Keep. House New York
    Benard W. Raiffuse M White 1 Single Son At Home Michigan
  3. 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 51; Digital film/folder number: 004120249; FHL microfilm: 1240737; Image number: 471; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00841-6
    FamilySearch Record: MS9P-76P (accessed 26 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DTJ9-MGW
    James Rafuse (48), married head of household in Reed City village, Osceola, Michigan, United States. Born in Canada Eng Nova Scotia.
    James Rafuse M White 48 Married Head Canada Eng Nova Scotia
    Delia Rafuse F White 47 Married Wife New York
    Benard W Rafuse M White 21 Single Son Michigan
    Mary M Rafuse F White 15 Single Daughter Michigan
    William C Rafuse M White 13 Single Son Michigan
    Eva K M Rafuse F White 4 Single Daughter Michigan
  4. 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972503; FHL microfilm: 1374682; Image number: 1121; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03436-7
    FamilySearch Record: MLRL-15C (accessed 26 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVJ-99JF
    James L Rayfuse (57), married head of household in Reed, Osceola, Michigan, United States. Born in Canada.
    James L Rayfuse M White 57 Married Head Canada
    Delia Rayfuse M White 56 Married Wife New York
    Eva K Rayfuse F White 14 Single Daughter Michigan
    Mary K Kribich F White 21 Single Servant Austria
  5. 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 55; Digital film/folder number: 004966169; FHL microfilm: 1820791; Image number: 454; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02063-3
    FamilySearch Record: MZQB-RCS (accessed 26 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RXJ-JFL
    James L Rayfuse (67), married head of household in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States. Born in Nova Scotia.
    James L Rayfuse M White 67 Married Head Nova Scotia
    Delia Rayfuse F White 66 Married Wife New York
    Eva L Rayfuse F White 23 Single Daughter Michigan
  6. 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004951258; FHL microfilm: 2340755; Image number: 925; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03864-5
    FamilySearch Record: XQ1B-8GP (accessed 26 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRHF-RR
    James L Rayfuse (78), married head of household in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States. Born in Nova Scotia.
    James L Rayfuse M White 78 Married Head Nova Scotia
    Delia Rayfuse F White 77 Married Wife New York
  7. Death: "Michigan Death Certificates, 1921-1952"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005240321; FHL microfilm: 001973069; Image number: 1268
    FamilySearch Record: KF79-9GB (accessed 26 August 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-91SN-5H6
    James L Rayfuse death 21 Jul 1935 (born 10 May 1852), son of James L Rayfuse & Mryira Webber, in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States.
  8. Death: "Michigan Deaths and Burials, 1800-1995"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007607650; FHL microfilm: 1003440; Record number: 505; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: FHL6-KLZ (accessed 26 August 2024)
    James L Rayfuse death 21 Jul 1935 (age 83), son of James L. Rayfuse & Mryira Webber, husband of Delia Rayfuse, in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States.
  9. Burial: "Find a Grave Index"
    citing record ID 142975489, Find a Grave
    FamilySearch Record: QK1X-9NYW (accessed 26 August 2024)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #142975489
    James Leonard Rayfuse burial (died on 21 Jul 1935) in Reed City, Osceola, Michigan, United States of America. Born on 10 May 1852.




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