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Rufus Besse

Birth : 11 Oct 1845 Wayne, Kennebec County, Maine, USA
Death : 28 Jun 1865 Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, USA
Burial : Evergreen Cemetery, Wayne, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate : 44.3280600, -70.0380700
Description : Rufus enlisted November 20, 1863, age 21, in Company I of the 29th Maine Regiment. He died of typhoid fever.

Note: Rufus's military records show that he enlisted after he turned 18. He then lied about his age when he did enlist, so he was actually 19 when he died.

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Rufus Besse's memorial?

    Rufus Besse's memorial is located at: Evergreen Cemetery, Wayne, Kennebec County, USA.

  • When did Rufus Besse death?

    Rufus Besse death on 28 Jun 1865 in Natchez, Adams County, Mississippi, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Rufus Besse's memorial?

    Latitude: 44.3280600
    Longitude: -70.0380700

Family Members:

Parent

...

Alexander Hamilton Besse

(1818 - 1863)

Siblings

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James E. Besse

(1853 - 1856)

...

Angeline Besse

(1859 - 1865)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Cemetery
Wayne, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3280600, -70.0380700

2. Mount Pleasant Cemetery
Wayne, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3404700, -70.0680200

3. Glenside Cemetery
Winthrop, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2989006, -70.0036011

4. North Wayne Cemetery
Wayne, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3710540, -70.0311010

5. Wing Cemetery
Wayne, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3703900, -70.0663300

6. Lakeshore Cemetery
Wayne, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3490000, -70.1030830

7. Maple Cemetery
Winthrop, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3055850, -69.9735550

8. Pleasant Point Cemetery
Monmouth, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2761910, -70.0296450

9. Gordon Cemetery
Wayne, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3779500, -70.0810000

10. Fish Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3084602, -70.1201477

11. Stinchfield Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3207080, -70.1240480

12. Leeds Center Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2999382, -70.1177368

13. Morris Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3033295, -70.1200027

14. Bishop Hill
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3033180, -70.1200210

15. Lakeview Cemetery
Monmouth, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2637900, -70.0314300

16. Union Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2807999, -70.1042709

17. Metcalf Cemetery
Winthrop, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3227997, -69.9400024

18. Francis Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3235230, -70.1405100

19. Knapp Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3417600, -70.1397980

20. Whittier Cemetery
Readfield, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3544006, -69.9411011

21. Fayette Mills Cemetery
Fayette, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4049700, -70.0400800

22. Foss Cemetery
Leeds, Androscoggin County, USA
Coordinate: 44.3454895, -70.1478882

23. Kents Hill Cemetery
Readfield, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.4038000, -69.9974700

24. Lakeview Cemetery
Winthrop, Kennebec County, USA
Coordinate: 44.2922000, -69.9317300