Rufus Williams: Genealogy, Obituaries, Marriages, Births

Rufus Williams is documented in 40 historical records spanning 1859-2015 across 11 cities — including Edmonton, Doherty Creek, Chatham, Rawdon, Brandon, Winnipeg, King, Verdun, Tisdale, and Dartmouth. Sources include 13 births, 13 censuses, and 14 obituaries. Discover your genealogy on MesAieux (YourFolks), one of the best platforms for ancestry research, focusing on Quebec and Canada. Trace your family tree and track the lives of individuals named Rufus Williams through these records — start uncovering your ancestors and build your complete family tree with Rufus Williams today.

Year Type Subject Location Source Results

abt. 1859

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1881

abt. 1859

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1872

Birth

William-Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1872

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1877

Birth

Thomas-Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1877

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1879

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1881

abt. 1879

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1879

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1879

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1881

Census

Rufus Williams

Chatham (Town), ON

Census of Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Chatham (Town), ON

(Census of Canada, 1881 )

1881

Census

Rufus Williams

Rawdon, NS

Census of Canada, 1881

1881

Census

Rawdon, NS

(Census of Canada, 1881 )

abt. 1898

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

abt. 1898

Birth

Undetermined location

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

abt. 1899

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1899

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1904

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1904

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1906

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1906

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1908

Birth

Gerald-Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1908

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1909

Birth

Frederick-Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1909

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1912

Birth

Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1912

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

abt. 1917

Birth

Mark-Rufus Williams

Undetermined location

Census of Canada, 1931

abt. 1917

Birth

Undetermined location

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1926

Census

Rufus Williams & Minnie Williams

Brandon, MB

Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926

1926

Census

Brandon, MB

(Canadian Census of the Prairie Provinces, 1926)

1931

Census

Gerald-Rufus Williams & Alma Williams

Edmonton (City), AB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Edmonton (City), AB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Rufus Williams & Beatrice Williams

Edmonton (City), AB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Edmonton (City), AB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Thomas-Rufus Williams & Elizabeth Williams

Winnipeg (City), MB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Winnipeg (City), MB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Rufus Williams

King (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

King (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Rufus Williams

Verdun (City), QC

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Verdun (City), QC

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Rufus Williams & Estella Williams

Tisdale (Township), ON

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Tisdale (Township), ON

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Mark-Rufus Williams

Doherty Creek, NS

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Doherty Creek, NS

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Frederick-Rufus Williams

Dartmouth (Town), NS

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Dartmouth (Town), NS

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

William-Rufus Williams & Vida-Jane Williams

Doherty Creek, NS

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Doherty Creek, NS

(Census of Canada, 1931)

1931

Census

Rufus Williams & Minnie Williams

Indian Reserves, MB

Census of Canada, 1931

1931

Census

Indian Reserves, MB

(Census of Canada, 1931)

Obituary of Deacon-Rufus Williams (1922 - 1922)

Deacon-Rufus Williams, born in 1922, son of Willie and Charlotte, father of Rufus H, died on July 15, 1922.

Obituary: WILLIAMS Deacon Rufus Williams was born July 15, 1922, in Ludowici, GA, to the late Willie T. and Charlotte Williams. He heard the voice of his Master calling him home on April 2, 2004. Dea. Williams was educated in the public school systems of Duval County and was a graduate [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams

Rufus Williams, spouse of Sheila Williams, father of Tonita, Adrianne, Sc, David, Corey, Christopher and Allen, died at 78 years old.

Obituary: -> Hardeeville, SC - Rufus Williams, age 78, died at his residence on Sunday night after a long illness. He is a native of Hardeeville and attended public schools in Beaufort County. He was a member of Jones Temple New Church of Christ in Hardeeville, SC. Survivors: wife, Sheila Williams [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams

Rufus Williams, died.

Obituary: -> Funeral service for Deacon Rufus Williams will be held Friday at 2 p.m. at St. Stephen A.M.E. Church, Hardeeville, SC. Visitation: 7-8 p.m. Thursday at Jones Temple New Church of Christ, Highway, 321. Interment: State Cemetery. Stiney's Mortuary Savannah Morning News, July 29, 2004 Please sign our [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams ( - 2004)

Photo of Rufus Williams

Rufus Williams, died on September 18, 2004.

Obituary: -> Funeral service will be held for Rufus Williams 11 a.m. Saturday, September 18, 2004 in the Chapel. Interment: Oak Grove Cemetery. Williams and Williams 1012 E. Gwinnett St. Savannah, GA. 31401 (912) 234-1634 Savannah Morning News, September 17, 2004 Please sign [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams (1970 - 2005)

Photo of Rufus Williams

Rufus Williams, born in 1970, died on January 25, 2005.

Obituary: Sept. 14, 1970- Jan. 25, 2005 We can not send a birthday card, your hand we can not touch, but God will take our birthday prayer to the one we love so much. Mom, Son: Ruchon, Sisters: Benita, Ruby, Brothers: Anthony, Daryl, Aunts: Adele, Lady, Uncles: Freddy, Mann, [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams ( - 2005)

Rufus Williams, died on July 9, 2005.

Obituary: WILLIAMS, Mr. Rufus , a resident of Montgomery, Al. expired on Satur-day July 9, 2005 in a local hospital. Funeral arrangements and survivors will be announced at a later date by Lee's Funeral Home.

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams ( - 2008)

Rufus Williams, spouse of Rubie-L. Williams, died on June 6, 2008.

Obituary: Monday's obituary notice for Rufus Williams, of Syracuse, who died June 6, 2008, misspelled the names of his daughter-in-law, Terri Sampson; his former wife, Rubie L. Williams; and his sister, Janice Faye Johnson. Garland Bros. Funeral Home is handling arrangements.

Register to see full record


Obituary of James-Rufus Williams (1947 - 2008)

James-Rufus Williams, born in 1947, died on July 15, 2008 at 61 years old.

Obituary: WILLIAMS James Rufus, 61, of Paterson, Tuesday, July 15, 2008. He was born in Wilson County, NC. He enjoyed life. Arrangements: David Davis, Jr. & Sons Funeral Home.

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams

Rufus Williams, died.

Obituary: Rufus Williams Mr. Rufus Williams, died January 13, 2009, in his hometown of Tallahasee, Fla. The memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. EST, on Saturday, January 24, 2009, at Strong and Jones Funeral Chapel, 551 W. Carolina St., in Tallahassee (850-224-2139). Mr. Williams is survived by his two [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams ( - 2010)

Rufus Williams, father of Mr and Louise, died on May 22, 2010.

Obituary: Rufus Williams SPARTANBURG, SC-- Funeral service for Mr. Rufus Williams, formerly of 245 Southern Avenue, will be held Saturday, May 22, 2010 at 12:00 noon at The John Stinson Woodward Memorial Chapel. Rev. William E. Smith will officiate. Burial will be in the Lincoln Memorial Gardens. The family will receive [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams (1935 - 2012)

Rufus Williams, born in 1935, spouse of Pearl Hudson, son of Cecil and Rosa, father of Penny, Gregg and N. Y, died on August 27, 2012 at 77 years old.

Obituary: ->MAPLETON - Rufus Williams, 77, died Monday morning, Aug. 27, 20121, at Cary Medical Center, Caribou. He was born June 4, 1935, in Appalachia, Va., son of Cecil and Rosa (Johnson) Williams. He retired from the U.S. Air Force. He loved to hunt and fish, and pick fiddleheads and give [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus-Lee Williams

Rufus-Lee Williams, died.

Obituary: RUFUS LEE WILLIAMS, 70, Fort Myers, died 04-17-2014. Arrangements: Neptune Society.

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus Williams (1919 - 2014)

Rufus Williams, born in 1919, died on December 31, 2014 at 95 years old.

Obituary: Rufus J. Williams - MILLEN - Mr. Rufus J. Williams, age 95, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2014 at the Veteran's Hospital in Augusta, GA. The funeral service is incomplete at this time and will be announced at a later date by Hill's Mortuary, Inc. hillsmortuaryinc.com Hill's [...]

Register to see full record


Obituary of Rufus-James Williams (1919 - 2014)

Photo of Rufus-James Williams

Rufus-James Williams, born in 1919, father of James Edward, Mamie Luease, Annie Jean, Rufus Lee Vaughn, Charles Alvin, Sidney Rufus, Gwendolyn Faye, Cynthia Doretha, Bernie Lee, Rosa, Elouise, Ollie and Belinda, died on December 31, 2014 at 95 years old.

Obituary: MILLEN, Ga. -- Superintendent Rufus James Williams, age 95, passed into eternal rest on Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at the Veteran's Hospital in Augusta, Ga. The Jenkins County native was a member of the Williams Grove Church of God In Christ. He later became a pastor and superintendent of Williams [...]

Register to see full record


What are the most common first names in Williams family?

The most popular first names associated with the Williams surname and their share of records are listed below.

First name Popularity
John 0.88%
Mary 0.79%
James 0.77%
Robert 0.69%
Charles 0.5%
Margaret 0.43%
George 0.43%
Thomas 0.4%
David 0.37%
Dorothy 0.34%
William 0.34%
Elizabeth 0.33%
Michael 0.3%
Joseph 0.29%
Richard 0.28%
Donald 0.28%
Henry 0.26%
Catherine 0.24%
Betty 0.24%
Helen 0.23%

The most popular first names associated with the Williams surname and their share of records are listed below.

First name Popularity
John 0.88%
Mary 0.79%
James 0.77%
Robert 0.69%
Charles 0.5%
Margaret 0.43%
George 0.43%
Thomas 0.4%
David 0.37%
Dorothy 0.34%
William 0.34%
Elizabeth 0.33%
Michael 0.3%
Joseph 0.29%
Richard 0.28%
Donald 0.28%
Henry 0.26%
Catherine 0.24%
Betty 0.24%
Helen 0.23%

These percentages represent the proportion of all genealogy records with the Williams who bear each given name, based on the 24442 available.

Updated: 

Quebec records on MyHeritage



Copyright©2026

Last update: 2025-05-20

YourFolks.com uses cookies for content personalization purposes in its various services. By continuing to use this website, you agree to their use. Get more
YourFolks.com uses cookies to help you. Get more