Sixth Generation (Continued)
Sixth Generation (Continued)
Family of Sarah Ann Zwicker (320) & William Rafuse
979. Annie Etta Rafuse (Sarah Ann Zwicker5, Nelson4, John3, Maria Catherine Boehner2, Johann Georg1). Born on 17 Aug 1869 in Gold River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Annie Etta died in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 21 Jun 1943; she was 73.
On 21 Feb 1889 Annie Etta married Charles Daniel McInnes, son of George McInnis & Emma Corkum, in Gold River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Born on 7 Feb 1867 in Oak Island, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America.7 Charles Daniel was baptized in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, British North America, on 24 Mar 1867.7 Charles Daniel died on 28 Jun 1913; he was 46.
980. Bessie Lavinia Rafuse (Sarah Ann Zwicker5, Nelson4, John3, Maria Catherine Boehner2, Johann Georg1). Born on 7 Feb 1873 in Gold River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.22 Bessie Lavinia died in Martin’s Point, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 2 Jan 1950; she was 76.6 Buried on 4 Jan 1950 in Western Shore, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.6
On 7 Feb 1893 Bessie Lavinia married George William MacInnis, son of George McInnis & Emma Corkum, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.6 Born on 7 Aug 1871 in Oak Island, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.6,22 George William died in 1948; he was 76. Buried in Western Shore, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.12 Occupation: Fisherman.
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that George and Bessie McGinnes with three children resided in the Western Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. George McGinnes was a mariner. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-J1, Western Shore, p. 1)
George and Bessie MacInnes with three sons resided at Martin’s Point, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Annie Wiles was a lodger in the household. George and William MacInnes were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-42, Western Shore, p. 13)
The 1901 Canadian federal census states that George and Bessie McGinnes with three children resided in the Western Shore census district, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia. George McGinnes was a mariner. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1901, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 37-J1, Western Shore, p. 1)
George and Bessie MacInnes with three sons resided at Martin’s Point, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Annie Wiles was a lodger in the household. George and William MacInnes were fishermen. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-42, Western Shore, p. 13)
They had the following children:
2270i.
George William (1893-)
2271ii.
Renna Minerva (1897-1903)
2272iii.
Lorenzo Moyle (1899-1983)
2273iv.
Ambers (Ambrose) Melbourne (1902-1920)
981. William Sydney Rafuse (Sarah Ann Zwicker5, Nelson4, John3, Maria Catherine Boehner2, Johann Georg1). Born abt 18 Nov 1874 in Gold River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. William Sydney died in Western Shore, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada, on 24 May 1909; he was 34.6 Occupation: Cooper, Farmer.
William Rafuse was a farmer and a cooper. He died from consumption.
William Rafuse was a farmer and a cooper. He died from consumption.
On 11 Feb 1904 William Sydney married Bertha Jean Zwicker (988) , daughter of 322. George Austin Zwicker & Carrie Frank, in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.6 Born on 10 Aug 1881 in Gold River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
They had the following children:
2274i.
Moyle Baxter (1904-)
2275ii.
Arthur Albert (1905-1990)
2276iii.
Charles Goldbourn (1907-)
982. Kenneth Freeman Rafuse (Sarah Ann Zwicker5, Nelson4, John3, Maria Catherine Boehner2, Johann Georg1). Born abt Mar 1881 in Gold River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada. Occupation: Lumberman.
On 11 Jul 1903 Kenneth Freeman married Bertha Keizer in Chester, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.6 Born abt May 1883 in Gold River, Lunenburg Co., Nova Scotia, Canada.
dau of Joseph and Mary Keizer
Kenneth and Bertha Rafuse with three daughters resided at Gold River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Kenneth Rafuse was a lumberman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-42, Western Shore, p. 1)
The 1925 New York State census states that Kenneth and Bertha Refuse with five children resided at The Cliffs, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York. Kenneth Refuse was a farm labourer. The family immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1923 and were aliens. (New York State Archives: State Population Census Schedules, 1925, Election District 1, Assembly District 1, Suffolk Co., Riverhead, p. 9)
Kenneth and Bertha Rafuse with three children resided at Hallock Street, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York according to the 1930 United States federal census. They rented their home for USD 20.00 per month. They owned a radio set. Kenneth Rafuse was a labourer. The family immigtrated to the United States from Canada in 1923 and were not naturalized. (T626-1651, New York, Suffolk Co., ED 99, Riverhead, p. 3B)
According to the 1940 United States federal census, Bertha Rafuse with an adult son resided at 183 Blackwood Street, Blackwood Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Her daughter Mildred Watson and a ‘nephew’ Leroy Watson lived in the household. They rented their home for USD 40.00 per month. Both Bertha Rafuse and Mildred Watson stated that they were married, but their husbands were not present. Benjamin Rafuse was a salesman in a flower shop. Mildred Watson was a waitress in a restaurant. Bertha and Benjamin Rafuse and MIldred Watson immigrated to the United States from Canada. (T627-1662, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 15-169, Boston, p. 10A)
dau of Joseph and Mary Keizer
Kenneth and Bertha Rafuse with three daughters resided at Gold River, Lunenburg County, Nova Scotia according to the 1911 Canadian federal census. Kenneth Rafuse was a lumberman. The family were Anglicans. (RG 31-C-1, 1911, Nova Scotia, Lunenburg Co., ED 49-42, Western Shore, p. 1)
The 1925 New York State census states that Kenneth and Bertha Refuse with five children resided at The Cliffs, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York. Kenneth Refuse was a farm labourer. The family immigrated to the United States from Canada in 1923 and were aliens. (New York State Archives: State Population Census Schedules, 1925, Election District 1, Assembly District 1, Suffolk Co., Riverhead, p. 9)
Kenneth and Bertha Rafuse with three children resided at Hallock Street, Riverhead, Suffolk County, New York according to the 1930 United States federal census. They rented their home for USD 20.00 per month. They owned a radio set. Kenneth Rafuse was a labourer. The family immigtrated to the United States from Canada in 1923 and were not naturalized. (T626-1651, New York, Suffolk Co., ED 99, Riverhead, p. 3B)
According to the 1940 United States federal census, Bertha Rafuse with an adult son resided at 183 Blackwood Street, Blackwood Street, Boston, Massachusetts. Her daughter Mildred Watson and a ‘nephew’ Leroy Watson lived in the household. They rented their home for USD 40.00 per month. Both Bertha Rafuse and Mildred Watson stated that they were married, but their husbands were not present. Benjamin Rafuse was a salesman in a flower shop. Mildred Watson was a waitress in a restaurant. Bertha and Benjamin Rafuse and MIldred Watson immigrated to the United States from Canada. (T627-1662, Massachusetts, Suffolk Co., ED 15-169, Boston, p. 10A)
They had the following children:
2277i.
Lucy Beatrice (1903-)
2278ii.
Odella May (1910-)
2279iii.
Charlotte Naomi (1908-)
2280iv.
James A. (1912-1986)
2281v.
Mildred D. (~1914-)
2282vi.
Benjamin William (~1921-)
2283vii.
Eugene (1918-1974)