Wilson Daily Times, 7 March 1950.

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In the 1920 census of Cross Roads township, Wilson County: Charlie Proctor, 48, farmer; daughters Bessie, 14, Lessie, 10, Emma, 9, and Gessie, 7; sister-in-law Rosa Ruffin, widow, 37; and her sons Garfield, 19, and Thomas, 14. 

In 1940, Thurman Ruffin registered for the World war II draft in Wilson County. Per his registration card, he was born 3 March 1907 in Lucama, N.C.; lived at 518 East Walnut Street, Wilson; his contact was mother Rosa Ruffin, 901 Mercer Street; and he worked for Williams Lumber Company.

Rosa O. Ruffin died 5 March 1950 at 604 South Spring Street, Wilson. Per her death certificate, she was born 15 January 1897 in Wilson County to Steven Ruffin and Etta [no maiden name listed] and was a widow. Emma Bradberry was informant.