Rufus Lipe

Rufus was born on July 3rd, 1834 in ,Hawkins, Tennessee.¹   Rufus' father was William Lipe and his mother was Frances.  His paternal grandparents were Daniel Lipe and Elizabeth. He had six brothers and three sisters, named Joseph, Daniel F., William Eldridge, Francis D., George, Robert D., Elizabeth Jane, Mary Ann and Laura.  He was the fifth youngest of the ten children.