Robert Lee Rucker (1918 - 1997)

Born 1 Nov 1918 in Tennessee, United States

Died 19 Sep 1997 at age 78 in South Carolina, United States

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Biography

Robert Rucker is a part of US Black heritage.

Robert Lee Rucker was born on November 1, 1918 in Tennessee, United States.^[1]

In 1920, Robert (1), was a single son, in the household of William Rucker (49) in Civil District 8, Knox, Tennessee. ^[1]

In 1930, Robert (11), was a single son, in the household of W M Rucker (41) at 4030 Lonas Road, District 8, Knox, Tennessee, USA. ^[2]

Robert registered for the draft for World War II. ^[3], ^[4]

In 1950, Robert Lee (31), was a married head of household, Farmer, in Oconee, Oconee, South Carolina, United States. ^[5]

Robert died on September 19, 1997 in South Carolina, aged 78.^[6]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1} 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 8, Knox, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1750; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 128
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #99966826 (accessed 2 February 2024)
   Robert Rucker (1), single son, in household of William Rucker (49) in Civil District 8, Knox, Tennessee. Born in Tennessee.
2. ↑ 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
   Year: 1930; Census Place: District 8, Knox, Tennessee; Page: 14B; Enumeration District: 0080; FHL microfilm: 2341994
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #67290139 (accessed 2 February 2024)
   Robert Rucker (11), single son, in household of W M Rucker (41) at 4030 Lonas Road, District 8, Knox, Tennessee, USA. Born in Tennessee.
3. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947"
   National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards For Tennessee, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 253
   Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 2238 #201440339 (accessed 2 February 2024)
   Name: Robert Lee Rucker; Race: Negro (Black); Age: 22; Birth Date: 1 Nov 1918; Birth Place: Knoxville, Tennessee; Residence Place: Bearden, Knox, Tennessee; Registration Date: 2 Nov 1940; Registration Place: Knoxville, Knox, Tennessee; Employer: Ed Henegar; Height: 5-8"; Weight: 150 Ibs.; Complexion: Ruddy; Hair Color: Red; Eye Color: Gray; Next of Kin: Mr Will Rucker;
   Household Members (Name) Relationship:
   Robert Lee Rucker
   Will Rucker Father.
4. ↑ Military: "U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
   National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Number: 07441; Reel: 261
   Ancestry Record 8939 #801486 (accessed 2 February 2024)
   Name: Robert L Rucker; Race: Negro (Black); Marital Status: Married; Rank: Private; Birth Year: 1918; Nativity State or Country: Tennessee; Citizenship: Citizen; Residence: Knox, Tennessee; Education: Grammar school; Civil Occupation: Housekeepers, stewards, and hostesses; Enlistment Date: 12 Apr 1941; Enlistment Place: Fort Oglethorpe, Georgia; Service Number: 34041793; Branch: Branch Immaterial - Warrant Officers, USA; Component: Selectees (Enlisted Men); Source: Civil Life; Height: 67; Weight: 141.
5. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 33; Line: 26; Digital film/folder number: 109025865; Image number: 34
   FamilySearch Record: 6F7C-CCB9 (accessed 2 February 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-SQHW-1NW3
   Robert Lee Rucker (31), married, Farmer, head of household in Oconee, Oconee, South Carolina, United States. Born in Tennessee.
6. ↑ Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
   Find A Grave: Memorial #124520571 (accessed 2 February 2024)
   Memorial page for Robert Lee Rucker (1 Nov 1918-19 Sep 1997), citing Mountain Springs Baptist Church Cemetery, Walhalla, Oconee County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Wolf (contributor 47111916).

See also:

• Military: "U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010"
  Original data: Beneficiary Identification Records Locator Subsystem (BIRLS) Death File. Washington, D.C.: U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs; Page number: 1
  Ancestry Record 2441 #5630188 (accessed 2 February 2024)
  Name: Robert L Rucker; Gender: Male; Birth Date: 1 Nov 1918; Death Date: 19 Sep 1997; Enlistment Branch: ARMY; Enlistment Date: 12 Apr 1941; Discharge Date: 18 Jan 1946.
• Obituary: "U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current"
  The Greenville News; Publication Date: 24 Sep 1997; Publication Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/194002457/?article=4475c423-9d20-4dc0-be60-d514821ad839&focus=0.16471393,0.5063454,0.32339287,0.66554606&xid=3355
  Ancestry Record 61843 #615021523 (accessed 2 February 2024)
  Name: Robert Lee Rucker; Gender: Male; Residence Place: Easley; Death Date: Abt 1997; Obituary Date: 24 Sep 1997; Obituary Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA; Newspaper Title: The Greenville News; Child: Mary A. Smith Robbie A. Davis Martha A. Black Nina M. Hawthrone Matline Hopkins London C. Smith William J. Rucker William H. Rucker Mark Rucker.