George Rufus Bragg

M, b. 11 April 1849, d. 27 May 1935

FatherMichael Bragg b. 5 Dec 1823, d. 11 Aug 1899
MotherRachel W. Hughart b. 18 Sep 1823, d. 19 Jun 1873
George Rufus Bragg|b. 11 Apr 1849\nd. 27 May 1935|p859.htm|Michael Bragg|b. 5 Dec 1823\nd. 11 Aug 1899|p856.htm|Rachel W. Hughart|b. 18 Sep 1823\nd. 19 Jun 1873|p855.htm|Daniel Bragg|b. c 1795\nd. 1869|p195.htm|Isabella Meadows|b. c 1795\nd. May 1880|p186.htm|Charles Hughart|b. 28 Aug 1799\nd. 13 May 1882||Mary Withrow|b. 15 Sep 1802\nd. Feb 1877||

Birth*11 Apr 1849 George was born at Fayette Co, VA, on 11 Apr 1849. 
 He was the son of Michael Bragg and Rachel W. Hughart. 
(Witness) Census15 Aug 1850 George Rufus Bragg appeared on the census of 15 Aug 1850 in the household of Michael Bragg and Rachel W. Hughart at District 14, Fayette Co, VA.1 
(Witness) Census8 Jun 1860 George Rufus Bragg appeared on the census of 8 Jun 1860 in the household of Michael Bragg and Rachel W. Hughart at District 2, Fayette Co, VA.1 
Marriage*19 May 1870 He married Edna Hazeltine Bibb at Fayette Co, WV, on 19 May 1870. Geo R.: age 21, single, bp Fayette Co, parents Michael and Rachel Bragg. Edney H.: age 24, single, bp Fayette Co, parents Cary and Nancy Bibb..2 
Employment*Aug 1870 Occupation: farmer in Aug 1870 at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census*11 Aug 1870 A census listed George as head of household at Fayetteville Twp, Fayette Co, WV, on 11 Aug 1870.1 
EmploymentJun 1880 Occupation: laborer in Jun 1880 at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census24 Jun 1880 A census listed George as head of household at Fayetteville Dist, Fayette Co, WV, on 24 Jun 1880.1 
EmploymentMay 1910 Occupation: farmer in May 1910 at Gatewood Pct, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census3 May 1910 A census listed George as head of household at Gatewood Pct, Fayette Co, WV, on 3 May 1910.1 
EmploymentJan 1920 Occupation: farmer in Jan 1920 at Gatewood Pct, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census30 Jan 1920 A census listed George as head of household at Gatewood Pct, Fayette Co, WV, on 30 Jan 1920.1 
EmploymentApr 1930 Occupation: farmer in Apr 1930 at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV.1 
Census22 Apr 1930 A census listed George as head of household at Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV, on 22 Apr 1930.1 
Death*27 May 1935 George died on 27 May 1935 at Fayette Co, WV, at age 86. 
Burial*29 May 1935 He was buried on 29 May 1935 at Bibb Cemetery, Gatewood, Fayette Co, WV. 

Family

Edna Hazeltine Bibb
Marriage*19 May 1870 He married Edna Hazeltine Bibb at Fayette Co, WV, on 19 May 1870. Geo R.: age 21, single, bp Fayette Co, parents Michael and Rachel Bragg. Edney H.: age 24, single, bp Fayette Co, parents Cary and Nancy Bibb..2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S205] U.S. Census, Population Schedule.
  2. [S146] Larry G. Shuck, Fayette Co. (W) Virginia Marriages 1832-1853 and 1865-1903.
  3. [S235] Births, Civil Records, Fridley, Beth, comp.. Fayette County, West Virginia Births, 1866-80 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2001. Original data: Fayette County, West Virginia Birth and Death Records, 1866-1968.. County court records located at Fayette, West Virginia.
  4. [S237] Obituary, Sarah N. McClung, Beckley Post-Herald and Register, Saturday 5 May 1973.