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Group Sheet for Rufus Sherman Aten

Contributed by Louise G. Stratton, July 2007

Husband: Rufus Sherman Aten
b. 11 Oct 1908 in Zwolle, Sabine Parish, La.
d. 08 Jun 1974 in Hobbs, Lea Co., NM
buried 10 Jun 1974 Prairie Haven Cemetery, Lea Co., NM
m. 09 Feb 1935 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM
Son of William Jane Aten and Ada Eudora Chandler

Wife: Annie "Beatrice" Hailey
b. 17 Apr 1910 in Alto, Cherokee Co., Texas
d. 01 Nov 1995 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM
buried Prairie Haven Cemetery, Lea Co., NM
Daughter of Thomas Hailey and Effie "Ora" Rainer

Children

1. Kenneth Wayne Wilson Aten
b. 08 Feb 1929 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., Texas
d. 23 Jul 1995 in Hobbs, Lea Co., NM
buried Prairie Haven Cemetery, Lea Co., NM
m. Marquitta "Kitty" Freeman 06 Mar 1953 in Lovington, Lea Co., NM.

2. Billy Carrell Aten
b. 25 Mar 1936 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., Texas
d. 23 Jul 1937 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., Texas
buried 25 Jul 1937 in Lamesa, Dawson Co., Texas. (died of Polio)

3. living

4. Living
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