Rufus Freeman was born on March 10 1884 in Kershaw County, SC, he died on December 5, 1959 in Richland County, SC. He married Carrie Annie Branham (born on July 8, 1885 in Kershaw County, SC, died on December 7, 1964 in Richland County, SC.) They are buried in Smyrna Methodist Church Cemetery, Kershaw County, SC.

Rufus & Carrie had ten children, however nine lived to adulthood.
Their children:
i.) Rosa Eleanor, b. Sept 20, 1908; d. Feb 18, 1991
ii.) Cora Mae, b. Oct 18, 1910; Mar 13, 2000
iii.) James Arthur, b. Oct 27, 1912; d. Apr 23, 1917
iv.) Herbert Blake, b. June 30, 1916; d. November 28, 2008
v.) Alvin, b. November 15, 1917; d. march 21, 1987
vi.) Janie Irene, b. Sept 13, 1920, d. October 27, 1997
vii.) Johnny, b. Dec 23, 1922; Apr 26, 1980
viii.) Charles Woodrow, b. Sept 27, 1924; d. Feb 22, 2010
ix.) Katie Corinne, b. Feb 4, 1927; d. Dec 12, 2002
x.) Melvin, b. June 12, 1929;