King, Rufus, 1842-1924

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Genealogist.

From the description of Odell family genealogical research papers, [ca. 1790-1900] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155496816

From the description of King family genealogical research papers, 1824-[ca. 1900] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155496781

From the description of King family genealogical research papers, [ca. 1880-1920] (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 155496809

Rufus King of Yonkers, New York, was a banker by profession as well as a respected genealogist. The son of Rufus Sylvester and Phoebe Odell King, his ancestors included the revolutionary war veteran and New York State Senator Rufus King, after whom he was named. He researched members of the Odell family, descendants of William Odell, fl. 1635, who settled in Rye, New York.

From the guide to the Odell family genealogical research papers, 1758-1947, bulk 1864-1909, (The New York Public Library. Manuscripts and Archives Division.)

Rufus King was a convinced Quaker who served in the Confederate Army. After he joined Friends, he was recorded a minister. He m. Alice Carr. In 1875-76, he traveled among Friends in England and Ireland.

From the description of ALS, 1876 March 7, Redford, Ireland to S. Mason McCollin [manuscript] / Rufus P. King. (Haverford College Library). WorldCat record id: 319175347

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associatedWith King, John, d. 1845. person
associatedWith King, Nehemiah F. person
associatedWith McCollin, S. Mason. person
associatedWith Morrison, George A. person
associatedWith New York Genealogical and Biographical Society Collection corporateBody
associatedWith O'Dell family family
associatedWith O'Dell family. family
associatedWith Randall, Frank E. person
associatedWith Scull, Edward Lawrence, 1846-1884. person
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England
Coldenham (N.Y.)
Westchester County (N.Y.)
New York (State)
England
Rye (N.Y.)
Connecticut
New York (State)--Coldenham
New York (State)--Montgomery
Westchester County (N.Y.)
New York (N.Y.)
Massachusetts
New York (State)
United States
New York (State)
Montgomery (N.Y.)
West Indies
Rye (N.Y.)
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Birth 1842

Death 1924

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