Frances Violet (Adsett) Rufus (1920 - abt. 1999)

Born 11 Sep 1920 in Queensland, Australia [uncertain]

Died about 23 Jul 1999 at about age 78 in Queensland, Australia [uncertain]

Biography

Frances (Adsett) Rufus was born in Queensland, Australia

Frances Violet Adsett was born September 11, 1920 in Queensland, Australia. A child of Charles Richard Adsett and Ida Alvene Voelkel.^[1]

Frances married Arthur Rufus November 14, 1942 in Queensland, Australia.^[2]

Frances passed away July 23, 1999. She is interred with her sister and parents at Walkerston Cemetery located in Walkerston, Queensland, Australia.^[3]

Research Notes

• Death record will become public in 2029.

Sources

1. ↑ Birth Index: "Births, Deaths, Marriages and Divorces Queensland". Birth date: 11/09/1920. Mother's name: Ida Alwine Voelkel. Father/parent's name: Charles Richard Adsett. Registration details: 1920/C/10139. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au. Accessed Feb 4, 2024.
2. ↑ Marriage Index: "Births, Deaths, Marriages and Divorces Queensland". Marriage date: 14/11/1942. Spouse's name: Arthur Rufus. Registration details: 1942/C/5216. https://www.familyhistory.bdm.qld.gov.au. Accessed Feb 4, 2024.
3. ↑ Monumental inscription: Walkerston Cemetery, Presbyterian Section 1, Line 1, Plot 26, Walkerston, Queensland, Australia.
   Jul 23, 1999 (b. Sep 11, 1920) ADSETT, Frances Violet. Photographed by: Gaz: taken 2024/1/7.
   A concrete plinth spanning two plots lays at the head of the grave. On top of the plinth are two concrete pedestals, all three elements are painted black. An ogee stele made of peppercorn granite sits on each pedestal. The top and sides of the steles are undressed. The front surface of each stele has an open book with tasseled page marker engraved in white. The gilded inscriptions read:
   
   

   In Loving Memory of
   CHARLES R.		IDA A.
   ADSETT		ADSETT
   PASSED AWAY 20•3•69		PASSED AWAY 24•7•83
   AGED 81 YEARS.		AGED 85 YEARS.
   AT REST

   
   and,
   
   

   In Loving Memory of
   FRANCES VIOLET		RACHEL
   RUFUS		MILNE
   Passed away 23.7.1999		Passed away 26.9.2014
   aged 78 years		aged 90 years
   At Rest

   
   This memorial is in fair condition. There is only a small amount of wear in the paint on plinth and steles. No stakes or plaques were found near this memorial.
   Description, transciption and notes provided by the above on Jan 16, 2024.