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Reuben S Ross was born between 1819 and 1820 in Virginia.^1,3 He was the son of John S Ross and Jane Settle.¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of John S Ross.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of John S Ross.² Reuben S Ross appeared on the 1870 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Susan A Ross; he was a farmer.³ Reuben S Ross appeared on the 1880 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Susan A Ross, his sister; he was marked non compos mentis.⁴

Rhoda Ross was born between 1872 and 1873 in Illinois.¹ She was the daughter of Levi Ross and Nancy Caylor.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Fayette Co, Ohio, in her parent's household.¹

Robert married Ida B Merchant, daughter of Isaac Merchant and Nancy Caylor, 14 November 1880.^1,2

Roxanne Jane Ross was born between 1823 and 1826 in Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of John S Ross and Jane Settle.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of John S Ross.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of John S Ross.² Roxanne Jane Ross appeared on the 1870 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Susan A Ross; she worked at tending toll gate.³ Roxanne Jane Ross appeared on the 1880 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of Susan A Ross, her sister.⁴

Samuel Ross was named in the will of Alexander Simpson as a witness 15 April 1768 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Sarah Ross was born in June 1861 in Illinois (may be Sarah Ross, daughter of Joseph Ross.)¹

Sarah married George W Carmean, son of Pearson Carmean and Sophia Long, 7 June 1894 in Bourbon Co, Kansas.^1,3 Sarah Ross appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bourbon Co, Kansas, in the household of George W Carmean; she had no children.¹ Sarah Ross appeared on the 1910 federal census of Bourbon Co, Kansas, in the household of George W Carmean; she had no children.²

Susan A Ross was born between 1821 and 1823 in Virginia.^1,3 She was the daughter of John S Ross and Jane Settle.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of John S Ross.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, in the household of John S Ross.²

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 18 August 1870. Household: Susan Ross (48), Roxy (44), Harriet (40), Ida (9), and Reuben (50), residing in Dranesville Township, Chantilly post office, where Susan was keeping house and had real estate valued at $150 and personal property at $500.³

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Fairfax Co, Virginia, enumerated 10 June 1880. Household: Susan A Ross (58), Roxy Jane (sis - 56), Harriett E (sis - 50), Reuben S (bro - 60), and Jane Ida (sis - 18), residing in Dranesville district where Susan A was keeping house and was single. Although Jane Ida is marked as Susan's sister, this would not have been possible - unsure of Jane Ida's relationship.⁴

Verna Mae Ross was born 8 August 1889 in Kansas.^1,2

Verna married Charles Pearson Carmean, son of George W Carmean and Mary Elizabeth Houser, 7 August 1907 in Iola, Allen Co, Kansas.^1,2 Verna Mae Ross appeared on the 1910 federal census of Pottawattamie Co, Iowa, in the household of Charles Pearson Carmean; both of her children were alive in 1910.¹

Verna Mae Ross died 26 August 1914 at age 25.²

Violet B Ross was born between 1900 and 1901 in Ohio.¹ She was the daughter of Charles W Ross and Eva Bell Levally.¹ Violet B Ross appeared on the 1910 federal census of Van Wert Co, Ohio, in the household of William Billieu, her stepfather.¹

Deborah Ross] was born in 1791 in Pennsylvania.^1,2

Deborah married John Owen DeCamp, son of Moses DeCamp and Martha Rutan.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Morrow Co, Ohio, in the household of John Owen DeCamp.¹

Deborah Ross] died in 1884.²

Evelyn Rouse was born between 1876 and 1877 in California.²

Evelyn married second Joseph Lee Moore, son of Joseph Moore and Nancy Jane "Mary" Caylor, between 1902 and 1903.^5,2 Evelyn Rouse appeared on the 1910 federal census of Shasta Co, California, in the household of Joseph Lee Moore; all six of her children were alive in 1910.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Shasta Co, California, in the household of Joseph Lee Moore.³

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Stanislaus Co, California, in the household of Joseph Lee Moore.⁴

Abigail Rowand was the daughter of John Rowand and Sarah I Matlack.¹

Abigail Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his daughter 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Alexander married Abigail Hillman, daughter of John Hillman, in Haddonfield, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

Alexander left a will 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey, (transcription available.)²

Alexander Rowand died between 16 August 1743 and 7 November 1743 in Waterford Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Alexander Rowand was the son of John Rowand and Sarah I Matlack.¹

Alexander Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his son 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Ann Rowand was the daughter of Alexander Rowand and Abigail Hillman.¹

Ann Rowand was named in the will of Alexander Rowand as his daughter 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Hannah Rowand was the daughter of Alexander Rowand and Abigail Hillman.¹

Hannah Rowand was named in the will of Alexander Rowand as his daughter 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Isaac Rowand was the son of Alexander Rowand and Abigail Hillman.¹

Isaac Rowand was named in the will of Alexander Rowand as his son 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Jacob Rowand was the son of John Rowand and Sarah I Matlack.¹

Jacob Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his son 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Jacob Linville Rowand was born 10 October 1799 in New Jersey.^5,1 He was the son of John Rowand and Francis Linville.⁵

Jacob married first Lydia Braddock 16 September 1824.^5,6

Jacob was the "family lawyer" for the Stoy family and his name appears on many of the wills, inventories and legal actions of the family.

Jacob Linville Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his son 31 December 1832 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.⁷

Jacob Linville Rowand witnessed the marriage of John Stoy and Rebecca H Fish 11 March 1846 in Newton Township, Camden Co, New Jersey.^8,9

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, enumerated 17 July 1850. Household: Jacob L Rowand (50), Lydia (45), John Lewis (13), and Sarah E Roache (8), residing in Newton Township, Haddonfield, where he was a surveyor and conveyancer.¹

Jacob Linville Rowand was named in the will of Philip Stoy as his friend and executor 16 March 1852 in Delaware Township, Camden Co, New Jersey.^10,11

Jacob Linville Rowand was named in the will of Daniel R Stoy as a witness 11 December 1856 in Camden Co, New Jersey.¹²

Jacob married second Ann T [-?-] circa 1857 (marriage date is inferred from headstone dates.)⁵

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, enumerated 26 July 1860. Household: Jacob L Rowand (60), Ann T (36), John L (24), and Sarah E Roach (domes serv - 17), residing in Newton Township, Haddonfield post office, where Jacob was a conveyancer.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, enumerated 5 August 1870. Household: Jacob L Rowand (71), Ann T (46), John Lewis (34), and Mary Jane Shear (domes serv - 19), residing in Haddonfield village, Merchantville post office, where Jacob was a conveyancer.³

Jacob Linville Rowand witnessed the inventory of Susanna Fish 25 May 1877.¹³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, enumerated 16 June 1880. Household: Jacob L Rowand (80), Anna T (wif - 56), and [?] Jackson (serv - 23), residing in Haddon Township, where he was a conveyancer.⁴

Jacob left a will 30 August 1880 in Camden Co, New Jersey, (transcription available.)¹⁴

Jacob Linville Rowand died 14 September 1880 at age 80.⁵

Jacob was buried in Haddonfield Baptist Church Cemetery, Haddonfield, Camden Co, New Jersey.

James Rowand was the son of Alexander Rowand and Abigail Hillman.¹

James Rowand was named in the will of Alexander Rowand as his son 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

James Rowand was the son of John Rowand and Sarah I Matlack.¹

James Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his son and executor 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

John Rowand was born in 1723 in Waterford Township, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey. He was the son of Alexander Rowand and Abigail Hillman.¹

John Rowand was named in the will of Alexander Rowand as his son and executor 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

John married Sarah I Matlack, daughter of John Matlack and Mary Lee, 8 August 1744 in Haddonfield, Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey, (in what became Camden County.)^2,3,4

John left a will 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey, (transcription available.)³

John Rowand was born in 1760.¹ He was the son of John Rowand and Sarah I Matlack.^1,2

John Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his son 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.²

John married Francis Linville in 1780.^1,3

John Rowand was listed in the militia enrollement as an exempt for Waterford Township in April 1793.⁴

John left a will 31 December 1832 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey, naming his sons (Jacob, John, Joseph, Alexander) and daughters (Abigail, Mary) as well as naming a wife Sarah.³



John Rowand died in 1841.¹

His will was proved 22 March 1841 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.³

John Lewis Rowand was born between 1836 and 1837 in New Jersey.^5,1 He was the son of Jacob Linville Rowand and Lydia Braddock.⁵

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, in his parent's household.¹

John Lewis Rowand was named in the will of Daniel R Stoy as a witness 11 December 1856 in Camden Co, New Jersey.⁶

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, in his father's household, where he was a conveyancer.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, in his father's household, where he was a surveyor and conveyancer.³

John married Amelia B Clement, daughter of Nathaniel T Clement.⁴

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Camden Co, New Jersey, enumerated 23 June 1880. Household: J Lewis Rowand (43), Amelia B (wif - 32), and Nathaniel T Clement (fil - 75), residing in Haddon Township where J Lewis was a civil engineer.⁴

John Lewis Rowand was named in the will of Jacob Linville Rowand as his son and executor 30 August 1880 in Camden Co, New Jersey.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Clara Wiesner, as her son-in-law, 8 January 2008.⁸

Joseph Rowand was the son of John Rowand and Sarah I Matlack.^1,2

Joseph Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his son 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.²

Joseph married Rachel Coles in Rowandstown, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Joseph Rowand died in December 1779 in Chester Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Margaret Rowand was the daughter of Alexander Rowand and Abigail Hillman.¹

Margaret Rowand was named in the will of Alexander Rowand as his daughter 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Mary Rowand was the daughter of John Rowand and Sarah I Matlack.¹

Mary Rowand was named in the will of John Rowand as his daughter 23 January 1760 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Rachel Rowand was the daughter of Joseph Rowand and Rachel Coles.

Rachel married William Rudderow, son of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer, 27 December 1797 (both of Waterford Township, married at home of Joseph Coles.)^1,2

Rachel Rowand died in 1799.¹

Thomas Rowand was the son of Alexander Rowand and Abigail Hillman.¹

Thomas Rowand was named in the will of Alexander Rowand as his son 16 August 1743 in Gloucester Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

Emma Rowe was born 12 May 1849 likely in Fayette Co, Ohio.^1,2

Emma married James William Hoppes, son of John Hoppes and Sarah Caylor, 18 January 1872 in Fayette Co, Ohio.^1,2

Emma Rowe died 7 March 1925 at age 75.¹

Emma was buried in Redkey Cemetery, Redkey, Richland Township, Jay Co, Indiana.³

John married Sarah J Anderson, daughter of Matthew Anderson and Sarah Merchant.¹

In 1881 John and Sarah were living in Fayette County, Ohio.¹

Ferne Mary Rowland was born 1 April 1897 in Iowa.^1,2,3

Ferne married Frank Milton Etcher, son of Charles Guy Etcher and Nellie Wilson, between 1919 and 1920.²

Her Social Security Number was 482-28-7412, issued before 1951 in Iowa.¹

Ferne Mary Rowland died in March 1978 at age 80 (last residence was Lovilia, Monroe County, Iowa.)^3,1

Ferne was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Lovilia, Monroe Co, Iowa.³

Lucy married James Fred Peebles.¹

Emma V Rucker was born in March 1849 in Tennessee.²

Emma married Henson Groves Primm, son of John T Primm and Cecelia Caroline Gantt, between 1868 and 1869.^2,3

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in the household of Henson Groves Primm.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hickman Co, Tennessee, in the household of Henson Groves Primm, where ten of her 11 children were alive in 1900.²

Agnes Fine Rudd is the daughter of Eugene Claude Rudd and Willie Iney Fine.¹

Alexander Montgomery Rudd was born between 1841 and 1842 in Tennessee.² He was the son of Elijah L Rudd and Elizabeth Garland.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

He saw military service during the Civil War.³

Alexander married Hattie [-?-].³

Alexander Montgomery Rudd died 3 September 1897 in his home, Knoxville, Knox Co, Tennessee.⁴

His obituary stated: "Knoxville, Sept 3 - Alex Rudd, who has for years been identified with business concerns of this city, died at his home tonight. He came here from Athens in 1875 and was for several years associated with the Chronicle, Journal, Tribune and other newspaper enterprises. He leaves a wife."⁴

Alice Onelia Rudd was born 9 May 1920.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas Talton Rudd and Mary Jane Ellen Nipper.¹

Alice Onelia Rudd died 14 May 1924 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 4.¹

Alice was buried 15 May 1924 in Christianburg Cemetery, Christianburg, Monroe Co, Tennessee.¹

Amos Lee Rudd was born 8 December 1902 in Tennessee.^1,4 He was the son of William Enoch Rudd and Malinda Elmina Kelley.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.³

Amos Lee Rudd was listed in records of the death of William Enoch Rudd 15 June 1937.^5,6

Amos married Emma Sue Massingale, daughter of John Massingale and Mary Coleman, 14 August 1938 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^7,8

Amos Lee Rudd was listed in records of the death of Malinda Elmina Kelley 19 October 1949.^9,10

His Social Security Number was 415-34-5877, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Bessie Rudd 14 March 1967.¹¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of William Riley Rudd 31 March 1968.¹²

Amos Lee Rudd died 30 April 1972 in his home, Niota, McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 69.^4,13

His obituary stated: "Rudd - Amos Lee, 69, a carpenter and farmer of Rt 1, Niota, Tenn, died unexpectedly Sunday night at his home. A lifelong resident of McMinn County, son of the late William Enoch Rudd and Melinda Kelly Rudd, he was of the Baptist faith. Survivors, wife, Mrs Emma Lou Massingale Rudd; one daughter Mrs Albert Lee Webb; two granddaughters, all of Niota; two sisters, Miss Minnie Rudd, Athens; Mrs Virr Cox, Knoxville. . . .¹³

Amos was buried in Wesleyanna Cemetery, Wesleyanna, McMinn Co, Tennessee.¹⁴

Anderson Lee Rudd was born 16 March 1911 in Tennessee.^1,3,4 He was the son of Thomas Talton Rudd and Mary Jane Ellen Nipper.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹ Anderson Lee Rudd appeared on the 1930 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household; he was a farmer.²

Anderson married Pearl Lee White 2 June 1934 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁵

His Social Security Number was 409-09-7237, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Retta Rudd 31 March 1995.⁶

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frankie Lou Rudd 18 April 1996.⁷

He was mentioned in the obituary of Thomas C Rudd 4 August 1998.⁸

He was mentioned in the obituary of Rachel Elizabeth Rudd.⁹

Anderson Lee Rudd died 24 October 1999 in Fairfield, Butler Co, Ohio, at age 88 (certificate 079899 - noted as widowed at time of death and that he had been in the Marines.)^3,10

Ann Rudd was born between 1873 and 1874 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of John Samuel Rudd and Sarah S West.

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Ann Rudd died before 1900.²

Anna Marie "Rie" Rudd was born 27 April 1891 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.^5,1 She was the daughter of Milton S Rudd and Anna Roberta "Bertie" Morrison.

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹



She appeared in the 1910 and 1911 Chattanooga city directories residing at 808 Union Avenue, the home of her father - no occupation was listed.^7,8

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household, aged 18 years.²

Anna married first Charles Warren Hall, son of James A Hall and Josephine Nichelson, 17 May 1911 in Hamilton Co, Tennessee, (ceremony performed by T S McCallie, MG.)^3,9

Anna Marie "Rie" Rudd was listed as informant on the death certificate of Charles Warren Hall.^10,11,12

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Thomas Henry Young, her brother-in-law and was reported as married.³

Anna married second Roy John Jorolemon, son of William J Jorolemon and Harriett Bidwell, in 1921.⁴

Marie and Roy Jorolemon arrived in the Port of New York on 21 Feb 1921 on the SS Fort Hamilton, sailing from Hamilton, Bermuda, on 19 Feb 1921. They were both marked as married and living at 225 Rhode Island Avenue, Washington, DC, which was the home of Marie's sister and brother-in-law. This was likely their honeymoon trip.¹³

She was active in her daughter's schools during the years 1925-1930, serving on the PTA of Langley Junior-High School as vice-president and on the PTA of Central High School (on 7th Street, between O and P Streets, NW - torn down in 1970 to build the John F Kennedy Recreation Center.)^14,15,16

She was mentioned in the obituary of Anna Roberta "Bertie" Morrison, her mother, 13 January 1926.¹⁷

A newspaper item 15 Apr 1928 stated: "The girls of Chalmhi Sorority entertained their mothers at a tea given at the Carlton Hotel on Tuesday". Among those present were Mrs P J Jorolemon, Miss Marie Jorolemon, and Miss Allie Marie Young.¹⁸

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in the household of Roy John Jorolemon.⁴

She was active in the Woman's Club of Chevy Chase, elected to membership in Nov 1932 and worked in various capacities during the 1930s.^19,20

Anna Marie "Rie" Rudd was listed in records of the death of Milton S Rudd 10 November 1938.^21,22

Her Social Security Number was 578-38-7840, issued 30 April 1946 in Washington, DC, where she worked at the Eleanore Gift Shop in Bethesda, Maryland.²³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Grace Argyle Rudd, her brother, 14 December 1948.²⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Mary Louise Young, her niece, 26 January 1977.²⁵

Anna Marie "Rie" Rudd died in May 1989 in Washington, DC, at age 98 (last residence was Washington, DC.)⁵

Anna was buried in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, (Section Six 145 NT001 or, possibly Section Six 45 based on gravesite of husband.)²⁶

Anne Rudd was born circa 1745 in Virginia Colony.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Rudd and Elizabeth Wilmoth.^2,1

Anne married James Hester.²

Anne Rudd was named in the will of Joseph Rudd as his daughter 31 January 1779 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.²

Anne Rudd died in April 1817 in North Carolina.¹

Anne Rudd was born in 1750. She was the daughter of John Rudd.¹

Anne Rudd was named in the will of Joseph Rudd as his granddaughter 31 January 1779 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.¹

Anne Rudd was born circa 1730 (estimate based on will of father.)¹ She was the daughter of John Rudd and Hannah [-?-].¹

Anne married Ellis Palmer.²

Anne Rudd was named in the will of John Rudd as his daughter 5 January 1754 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia Colony.¹

Anne Rudd was named in the will of Hannah [-?-] as her daughter and wife of Ellis Palmer 2 October 1771 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia Colony.²

Arthur Franklin Rudd was born 3 March 1898 in Philadelphia, Loudon Co, Tennessee.^5,6,7,1 He was the son of James Bradford Rudd and Sarah Tennessee "Tennie" Price.⁸

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.²

Arthur registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Loudon Co, Tennessee, where he lived in Lenoir City and worked as an employment agent for Lenoir Car Works. He named his closest relative as Mrs W T McCarroll, sister, of Philadelphia, Tennessee. He was short, medium build, had brown eyes and red hair.⁷

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, enumerated 9 January 1920. Household: Maude M Douthit, others, Frank Rudd (boarder - 23), single, born TN, bookkeeper for a car works company.³

Arthur married Florence Catherine Kelble, daughter of Robert A Kelble and Ella Powers, 14 July 1921 in Greene Co, Ohio.⁹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Marion Co, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1930. Household: Frank A Rudd (32), Curtis C Young (lodger - 36), and Thomas J Wright (lodger - 41), residing in Indianapolis where Frank was a supervisor of electric production.⁴

His Social Security Number was 269-09-7174, issued before 1951 in Ohio.⁵

Arthur married second Nanabelle Reed 5 October 1960 in Summit Co, Ohio.⁸

They were residing together at 1415 South Main Street, Akron, at the time of marriage.⁸

Arthur Franklin Rudd died 9 December 1980 in Ashland Co, Ohio, at age 82 (last residence was Nova, Ashland County, Ohio.)^10,5

Avis Rudd was born circa 1754.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Rudd and Elizabeth Wilmoth.^2,1

Avis married Thomas Akin.³

Avis Rudd was named in the will of Joseph Rudd as his daughter 31 January 1779 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.²

Avis Whittaker Rudd was born circa 1731 (estimate based on will of father.)¹ She was the daughter of John Rudd and Hannah [-?-].¹

Avis Whittaker Rudd was named in the will of John Rudd as his daughter 5 January 1754 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia Colony.¹

Avis married [-?-] Cashing.²

Avis Whittaker Rudd was named in the will of Hannah [-?-] as her daughter and wife of [-?-] Cashing 2 October 1771 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia Colony.²

Benjamine Rudd was born in 1844 in Tennessee.^1,6 He was the son of Thomas R Rudd and Sophia [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, in his parent's household.²

He saw military service during the Civil War when he was in Company C, 5th Missouri Cavalry.⁶

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, in his father's household, where he was a farm laborer.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, in his father's household, where he was a laborer.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, enumerated 21 April 1930. He was an inmate at the Confederate Soldiers Home and Hospital of Missouri in Dover Township - age 82, single.⁵

Benjamine Rudd died 26 July 1930 in Lafayette Co, Missouri, (certificate 23399.)^7,6

Benjamine was buried in Confederate Cemetery, Higginsville, Lafayette Co, Missouri.⁶

Bessie Rudd was born 2 March 1907 in Tennessee.^1,4 She was the daughter of William Enoch Rudd and Malinda Elmina Kelley.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.³

Bessie married Hubert O Thompson 8 November 1931 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁵

Bessie Rudd died 7 March 1967 in Oak Ridge, Anderson Co, Tennessee, at age 60.⁶

Her obituary stated: "Thompson - Mrs Bessie Rudd, 61, wife of Hubert Thompson, Rt 1, Riceville, Tenn, died early Monday moring in an Oak Ridge hospital following a prolonged illness. She was a lifelong resident of McMinn County and was the daughter of the late Will and Elmina Kelly Rudd. She was a member of Clay Hill Baptist Church. Survivors are her husband; one son, Bill Thompson of Riceville; two daughters, Mrs Dorothy Morgan and Mrs Bobbie Jean Wilson, both of Athens; eight grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Minnie Rudd of Athens, Mrs Vera Cox of Knoxville and Mrs Edna Rush of Jefferson, Ore; two brothers, Amos and Riley Rudd, both of Athens. . . ."⁶

Bessie was buried 16 March 1967 in South Liberty Cemetery (6 miles SE of Athens), McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁶

Bessie D Rudd was born in April 1880 in Georgia.^1,4 She was the daughter of William Henry Rudd and Florence White.

Bessie married Levy C Walters 4 August 1897 in Hart Co, Georgia, (by F M Cole, MG.)^5,2,4

Bessie D Rudd witnessed the probate of the estate of J C Maples as a child of William H Rudd, son of Rachel Maples Rudd, 22 March 1898 in Kaufman Co, Texas.⁶ Bessie D Rudd appeared on the 1900 federal census of Marion Co, Alabama, in the household of Levy C Walters; she had no children.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Marion Co, Alabama, in the household of Levy C Walters.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Marion Co, Alabama, in the household of Levy C Walters.³

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Marion Co, Alabama, in the household of Levy C Walters.⁴

Bill Marie Rudd was born 18 May 1915 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.^2,3 She was the daughter of James Edward Rudd and Martha Mae Matilda McBroom.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Bill married first Charles Thurston Burnette 11 August 1934 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^3,4

Bill married second Everette Brown West.³

Her Social Security Number was 409-09-7202, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of James Edward Rudd 12 September 1959.⁶

Bill Marie Rudd died 8 November 1989 in Etowah, McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 74.⁵

Her obituary stated: "West - Mrs Bill, 74, of Ingleside Avenue, Athens, Tenn, died Wednesday in an Etowah, Tenn, hospital. A native of McMinn County, she was a floral arranger and was a member of Homemakers Home Demonstration Club. She was also a member of Keith Memorial United Methodist Church and its Mary Broyles Circle. She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Martha Mae Tilda McBroom Rudd. Survivors include two daughters, Jimmie Browder, Jacksonville, Fla, Judy Shatterly, Boulder, Colo; two sisters, Fannie Ellis and Hazel McDaniel, both of Athens; four grandchildren. . . ."⁷

Burkett Dolan Rudd was born 21 June 1930.¹ He was the son of William Riley Rudd and Carrie Mae Franks.¹

Burkett Dolan Rudd died 25 July 1930 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^1,2

Burkett was buried 26 July 1930 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.^1,2

Carrie Pet Rudd was born 28 February 1870 in Georgia.^1,2,3 She was the daughter of William Henry Rudd and Susan J Linder.^1,3

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Whitfield Co, Georgia, in her parent's household.¹

Carrie married Wiley Jackson Marett.³

Carrie Pet Rudd witnessed the probate of the estate of J C Maples as a child of William H Rudd, son of Rachel Maples Rudd, 22 March 1898 in Kaufman Co, Texas.⁴

Carrie Pet Rudd died 5 July 1924 in Shoal Creek militia district, Hart Co, Georgia, at age 54.^2,3

Carrie was buried in Shoal Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, Hart Co, Georgia.²

Cathaline Rudd was born 28 July 1934.¹ She was the daughter of William Riley Rudd and Carrie Mae Franks.¹

Cathaline Rudd died 4 July 1936 at age 1.¹

Cathaline was buried 5 July 1936 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.^1,2

Catherine Rudd was born between 1855 and 1856 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Thomas R Rudd and Sophia [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, in her parent's household.¹

Cecil Rudd was born 3 September 1895 in Dayton, Rhea Co, Tennessee.^4,5 He was the son of Elijah L Rudd and Martha A Parker.¹ Cecil Rudd appeared on the 1910 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household; he was a miner.¹

Cecil married Lucy [-?-].²

Cecil registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Walker Co, Georgia, where he lived at 418 Chickamauga Avenue, Rossville and worked as a mill hand for the Richmond Hosiery Mills. He had a wife and one child as dependents; medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and brown hair.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, enumerated 2 January 1920. Household: Cecil Rudd (24), Lucy (wif - 24), Waunuts (dau - 5), and Cecil (son - 2&1/12), residing at 416 Chickamauga Avenue, Rossville, where Cecil was an electrician for a hosiery mill and rented his home.²

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, enumerated 3 April 1930. Household: Cecil Rudd (34), Lucy H (wif - 34), Juanita (dau - 15), Cecil Jr (son - 12), Mattie (moth - 66), and Mary (dau - 2&8/12), residing on Hogan Road, Rossville, where Cecil ran his own plumbing shop, owned his home valued at $4000 and had no radio set.³

Cecil Rudd died 18 October 1937 in his home, Rossville, Walker Co, Georgia, at age 42.⁵

His obituary stated: "Source: Chattanooga Times, 19 Oct 1937 - Chattanooga, Tennessee

Cecil Rudd, age 43, died at his home on the Hogan road, Rossville, yesterday morning. Mr. Rudd was a well-known resident of Rossville and was active in civic and political affairs. He was for several years city councilman for the city of Rossville. Mr. Rudd is survived by his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Raymond Cook and Miss Frances Rudd; one son, Cecil Rudd, Jr; two brothers, J. D. Rudd, of Gadsden, Ala., and E. L. Rudd, of Attalla, Ala. Funeral services will be held from the First Baptist church of Rossville at 2 o’clock Wednesday afternoon, the Revs. J. H. Knight, G. W. McClure and J. B. Tallant officiating. Pallbearers will be Harry Denton, Garnett Andrews, Jr., W. E. Sanders, Ernest Fowler, J. W. Gilreath and Leroy Monds. Interment will be in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park, Coulter’s in charge."⁵

Cecil was buried in Tennessee Georgia Memorial Park, Rossville, Walker Co, Georgia.⁵

Cecil Rudd Jr was born in December 1918 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of Cecil Rudd and Lucy [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Cecil Rudd, as his son, 19 October 1937.²

Charles E Rudd was born between 1870 and 1871 in Texas.¹ He was the son of Joseph Franklin Rudd and Minnie A [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Cherokee Co, Texas, in his parent's household.¹

Charles E Rudd witnessed the probate of the estate of J C Maples as a child of Joseph Rudd, son of Rachel Maples Rudd, 22 March 1898 in Kaufman Co, Texas.²

Charles E Rudd was listed in records of the death of John Desmer Rudd 2 June 1926.³

Charles Franklin Rudd was born 17 March 1890 in Gadsden, Etowah Co, Alabama.³ He was the son of William Millard Rudd and Jane C Webster.¹ Charles Franklin Rudd appeared on the 1900 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.¹ He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, in his parent's household; he was an enginieer at a lime and stone company.²

Charles registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Etowah Co, Alabama, where he lived on RFD 1 and worked in a rock drilling quarry in Rockspring. He was single and claimed a brother and a sister as dependents; tall, mediuim build, had blue eyes and light hair.³

Charles Maples Rudd was born in June 1894 in Texas.¹ He was the son of James Calvin Rudd and Margaret Gray Mooring.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bell Co, Texas, in his parent's household.¹

Claud A Rudd was born between 1877 and 1878 in Georgia.¹ He was the son of William Henry Rudd and Florence White.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Whitfield Co, Georgia, in his parent's household.¹

Claud A Rudd witnessed the probate of the estate of J C Maples as a child of William H Rudd, son of Rachel Maples Rudd, 22 March 1898 in Kaufman Co, Texas.²

Cornelius Rudd was born between 1841 and 1842.¹ He was the son of William Rudd and Rachal [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

David F Rudd was born between 1855 and 1856 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Herrod Rudd and Margaret B Reatherford.³

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Dunklin Co, Missouri, in his parent's household, where he worked on a farm.²

Edna Mae Rudd was born 26 May 1900 in Tennessee.^1,4 She was the daughter of William Enoch Rudd and Malinda Elmina Kelley.¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.³

Edna married Liston Rush.⁵

Her Social Security Number was 540-32-4059, issued before 1951 in Oregon.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of Bessie Rudd 14 March 1967.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of William Riley Rudd 31 March 1968.⁶

Edna Mae Rudd died 26 November 1971 in Benton Co, Oregon, at age 71 (last residence was Jefferson, Marion County, Oregon - death certificate no. 71-16595.)^4,7

His obituary stated: "Source: Gadsden Times, 18 Oct 1984 - Gadsden, Alabama

Edwin L. Rudd, 56, 409 Redbud Dr., died Tuesday from injuries received in an accident. Survivors, wife, Mrs. Sue McGraw Rudd; sons, Edwin Lynn Rudd, James Dunson Rudd; parents, Mr. and Mrs. E. L. Rudd, all of Gadsden. Collier-Butler Funeral Home directing. Funeral services were to be today at 3:30 p.m. at Collier-Butler Chapel with the Rev. Bill Harbison officiating. Burial in Crestwood Cemetery. Other survivors: daughter-in-law, Anne Wood Rudd; sisters, Mrs. Elaine Campbell, Hokes Bluff, Mrs. Joyce Campbell, Huntsville; brother-in-law, Ray Campbell, Hokes Bluff; nieces, Jane, Clark and Susan Campbell; nephews, Michael Ray and Jon Mark Campbell; uncles, Marrice Walker and William Dunson. Pallbearers: Dan E. Copeland, Wayne Eads, Billy Joe Eads, S B Jacobs, James Luttrel, Jim Mynatt, DeLeath Rives, Calvin Rollins, W H. Watts, B. G. Williams. Honorary pallbearers: deacons and brotherhood of East Gadsden Baptist Church, IBEW, The Gideons and Optimist Club. Mr. Rudd was a veteran of World War II, having served with the Merchant Marine. He was active in church and civic affairs, was a former Scout leader and a member of the board of directors of East Gadsden Boys Club."¹ Edwin L Rudd was born in 1928.¹ He was the son of Elidge L "Boss" Rudd and Dorothy Elizabeth Dunson.¹

Edwin L Rudd died 16 October 1984.¹

Edwin was buried in Crestwood Memorial Cemtery, East Gadsden, Etowah Co, Alabama.¹

Elidge L "Boss" Rudd was born 20 October 1905 in Dayton, Rhea Co, Tennessee.^2,3 He was the son of Elijah L Rudd and Martha A Parker.²

Elidge L "Boss" Rudd was also known as Elijah L Rudd.

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.²

Elidge married Dorothy Elizabeth Dunson.³

He was mentioned in the obituary of Cecil Rudd, as his brother, 19 October 1937.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Dorothy Elizabeth Dunson, as her husband, 31 January 1987.⁵

Elidge L "Boss" Rudd died 28 September 1991 at age 85.³

Elidge was buried 30 September 1991 in Crestwood Memorial Cemtery, East Gadsden, Etowah Co, Alabama.³

His obituary stated: "Monday, 30 September 1991---GADSDEN TIMES
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Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Collier Butler chapel for Elidge "E.L." Rudd, 85, Gadsden, who died Saturday, September 28, 1991. Burial will be in Crestwood cemetery. Collier-Butler Funeral Home is in charge.

Mr. Rudd was retired owner of R and A Electric Company and was a native of Dayton, Tenn. and a resident of Gadsden most of his life. He was formerly employed with Republic Steel. Mr. Rudd was a member of Bellevue Methodist Church and was active in the East Gadsden Civilian Club for many years.

He is survived by a daughter, Joyce R. Campbell, Huntsville; daughter-in-law, Sue Rudd, Gadsden; grandchildren, Susan Campbell, Huntsville, Ed Rudd, Gadsden, and James Rudd, Gadsden; and great grandchild, Hannah Rudd, Gadsden."³

Elijah Rudd was born between 1855 and 1856 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of William Rudd and Rachal [-?-].¹ Elijah Rudd appeared on the 1860 federal census of Oregon Co, Missouri, in the household of R Jackson Rudd [brother].¹

Elijah L Rudd was born 17 November 1820 in Tennessee.^5,6 He was the son of William Rudd.

He is most likely the son of William Rudd (1792 - c.1865) based on examining all census and family data for the sons of Harwood Rudd in McMinn County - there is no other sourced documentation of parentage at this time.

Note - - Elijah L Rudd is listed as a son of William Rudd based on the limited information stated above.

Elijah married Elizabeth Garland 25 May 1841 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁷

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, enumerated 19 November 1850. Household: Elijah L Rudd (29), Eliza G (25), Alex A M (8), Sarah E (6), and James C J (3), residing in the 8th district where Elijah L was a tailor.¹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, enumerated 17 August 1860. Household: Elijah Rudd (38), Eliza (30), Alexander (18), Sarah (15), James (12), Mary (9), Adelaide (6), and Masete[?] (3), residing in the 6th district, Washington post office, where Elijah was a tailor with real estate valued at $150 and personal property at $150.²

He saw military service during the Civil War as a member of the 1st Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry (Carter's Regiment), Confederate. He also appears to have served in Forrest's 3rd Regiment, Tennessee Cavalry.^8,9

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, enumerated 25 August 1870. Household: Elijah L Rudd (50), Eliza G (40), Sarah E (24), James G (21), Mary J (18), Adda F (16), Eliza M (11), Julia T (9), and Elijah L (6), residing in the 6th district, Washington post office, where Elijah L was a farmer with no real estate listed and personal property valued at $700.³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, enumerated 18 June 1880. Household: Eligah L Rudd (60), Eliza G (wif - 54), Sarah E (dau - 35), and Eligah L (son - 17), residing in the 6th district where Eligah L was a farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, enumerated 18 June 1900. Household: Elijah L Rudd (79), Eliza G (wif - 74), and Sarah (dau - 55), residing in the 5th district where Elijah L rented his home.⁵

He received a pension about the time of his death for service in Carter's 1st Tennessee Cavalry (Rhea County, pension S3160.)⁹

Elijah L Rudd died 7 January 1905 at age 84.⁶

Elijah was buried in French Cemetery, Dayton, Rhea Co, Tennessee.⁶

Elijah L Rudd was born between 1862 and 1863 in Tennessee.² He was the son of Elijah L Rudd and Elizabeth Garland.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

E L Rudd appeared in the 1886 Chattanooga city directory and an engineer working at Vetter Beer & Ice Company, residing at 630 Market Street along with his brother James G, who also worked at Vetter.³

Elijah married Martha A Parker, daughter of Sallie [-?-], 26 February 1891 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.⁴

Have not been able to locate in the 1900 census.

Eliza Rudd was born between 1837 and 1838.¹ She was the daughter of William Rudd and Rachal [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

Elizabeth Rudd was the daughter of John Rudd and Avis Whittaker.¹

Elizabeth married Daniel Brown.¹

Elizabeth E Rudd was born between 1843 and 1844 in Tennessee.^4,1 She was the daughter of Herrod Rudd and Margaret B Reatherford.⁴

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Elizabeth married [-?-] Johnson.³

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Dunklin Co, Missouri, in her parent's household.³

Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie" Rudd was born 17 August 1864 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^7,3 She was the daughter of William H Rudd and Cicely Mary Ann Zeigler.^1,7

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Cicely Mary Ann Zeigler.¹ Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie" Rudd appeared on the 1880 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of William Studdard, her stepfather.²

Elizabeth married Thomas Russel Robinson 21 January 1883 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^3,8 Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie" Rudd appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bradley Co, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Russel Robinson; all seven of her children were alive in 1900.³ Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie" Rudd appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Russel Robinson; six of her six children were alive in 1910.⁴

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Russel Robinson.⁵

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in the household of Thomas Russel Robinson.⁶

At her death, she resided at 1811 Chicago Avenue, Knoxville, Tennessee, and was widowed.⁷

Elizabeth Gertrude "Lizzie" Rudd died 19 November 1946 in Knoxville, Knox Co, Tennessee, at age 82.⁷

Elizabeth was buried 21 November 1946 in Coghill Baptist Church Cemetery, Etowah, McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁷

Elizabeth Moselite Rudd was born 14 May 1857 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.^2,3,4 She was the daughter of Elijah L Rudd and Elizabeth Garland.²

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Elizabeth married Robert Owen Purser 29 November 1874 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.³

Elizabeth Moselite Rudd died 9 February 1946 in Rayville, Richland Parish, Louisiana, at age 88.^3,4

Elizabeth was buried 11 February 1946 in French Cemetery, Dayton, Rhea Co, Tennessee.^3,4

Ella Elizabeth Rudd was born 22 June 1860 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.^5,3,6 She was the daughter of James Bradford Rudd and Mary A Brown.⁵

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her father's household.¹

Ella married Bina Crawford Young, son of Lewis Ross Young and Sarah Kelly, 12 July 1876 in Loudon Co, Tennessee.^7,3

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in the household of Bina Crawford Young.² Ella Elizabeth Rudd appeared on the 1900 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in the household of Bina Crawford Young; four of her nine children were alive in 1900.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of James Bradford Rudd, as his daughter, 15 July 1902.^8,9 Ella Elizabeth Rudd appeared on the 1910 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in the household of Bina Crawford Young; four of her nine children were alive in 1910.⁴

Ella Elizabeth Rudd died 1 January 1914 in Sweetwater, Monroe Co, Tennessee, at age 53.^5,10,6

Ella was buried 3 January 1914 in West View Cemetery, Sweetwater, Monroe Co, Tennessee.^6,5

Emily Texana Rudd was born 13 March 1844 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^1,7 She was the daughter of Herrod Rudd and Margaret B Reatherford.⁷

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Emily married Samuel P Carson McFalls between August 1860 and 1861.^5,8

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel P Carson McFalls.³

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel P Carson McFalls.⁴ Emily Texana Rudd appeared on the 1900 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Samuel P Carson McFalls; nine of her ten children were alive in 1900.⁵

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 21 April 1910. Household: Emly McFalls (65), Lillie E (dau - 38), Harve Keltner (boarder - 21), and Kelley Kirkpatrick (boarder - 40), residing on West 23rd Street, Chattanooga, where Emly was a housekeeper, widowed, with 8 of her 10 children alive in 1910.⁶

Emily Texana Rudd died 22 August 1916 in Alton Park, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, at age 72.^7,9

Emily was buried in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁷

Ernest Blane Rudd was born 6 August 1888 in Loudon Co, Tennessee.^6,1 He was the son of James Bradford Rudd and Sarah Tennessee "Tennie" Price.

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.²

Ernest registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Loudon Co, Tennessee, where he lived in Lenoir City. He worked as a car builder at the Lenoir Car Works [railroad cars], was single and named his mother as a dependent. He was of medium height, medium build, had brown eyes and brown hair.⁶

He saw military service in WWI.⁴

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, enumerated 13 January 1920. Earnest Rudd, age 29, was a boarder in the home of G Luther Lee and worked as an electrician at a car works.³

Ernest married Achsa Kollock 11 November 1921 in Loudon Co, Tennessee.^4,7

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, enumerated 4 April 1930. Household: Earnest Rudd (41), Achsa J (wif - 41), and Emma Carrell (sis - 56), residing at 517 Broadway where he was a plumber in a plumbing shop, rented his home, had no radio set and was a veteran of WWI.⁴

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, in the household of Lou Emma Rudd, his sister; he had completed the 7th grade and worked as a plumber.⁵

Ernest Blane Rudd was listed in records of the death of Lou Emma Rudd 29 June 1945.⁸

Ernest Blane Rudd died in January 1962 at age 73.⁹

His obituary appeared 4 January 1962.⁹

Ernest M Rudd was born 29 September 1889 in Tennessee (obituary state Dalton, Georgia, as birthplace.)^1,2 He was the son of William Henry Rudd and Florence White.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bedford Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.¹

His obituary stated: "Ernest M Rudd, 75, of Route 1, Maroa, died at 11 pm yesterday in his home after an illness of six weeks.
Mr Rudd moved to Decatur in 1942 from Dalton, Ga, and lived here until moving to Maroa in 1956. He was employed in the starch department at the A E Staley Mfg Co for 14 years, retiring in 1956.
He was a veteran of World War I, a member of the Castle Williams American Legion Post 105 and the Maroa Christian Church.
Mr Rudd was born Sept 29, 1889, in Dalton, Ga, a son of William and Francis White Rudd. On April 7, 1951, in Maroa, he was married to Mrs Anna Conn.
Surviving are his wife; one stepson, George Hitchens, Decatur; three grandchildren and one great-grandchild. Seven brothers and sisters preceded him in death. . . ."²

Ernest M Rudd died 5 March 1965 in his home, Maroa, Macon Co, Illinois, at age 75.²

Ernest was buried in Camp Butler National Cemetery, Springfield, Sangamon Co, Illinois.²

Eugene Claude Rudd was born 25 October 1892 in Philadelphia, Loudon Co, Tennessee, (his Selective Service registration form stated 6 Oct 1894 as his birth.)^5,6,7,1 He was the son of James Bradford Rudd and Sarah Tennessee "Tennie" Price.⁶

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.²

Eugene married Willie Iney Fine 28 February 1917 in Loudon Co, Tennessee.^4,8

Eugene registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 5 June 1917 in Loudon Co, Tennessee, where he lived in Lenoir City and worked as a drug clerk for Dr W H Goodwin. He was married, of medium height, medium build, had brown eyes and black hair.⁷

Eugene Claude Rudd was listed in records of the death of Sarah Tennessee "Tennie" Price 13 May 1918.^9,10

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudon Co, Tennessee, enumerated 14 January 1920. Household: Eugene Rudd (25) and Willie (wif - 27), residing at 210 Broadway, Lenoir City where he was a druggist at a drug store.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Hamilton Co, Tennessee, enumerated 9 April 1930. Household: Eugene C Rudd (35), Willie (wif - 38), and Agnes F (dau - 5), residing at 216 Forrest Avenue, Chattanooga where he was a druggist for a retail drug store.⁴

His Social Security Number was 413-03-5967, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁵

Eugene Claude Rudd died in July 1967 at age 74 (last residence was Chattanooga, Hamilton County, Tennessee.)⁵

Fannie Elizabeth Rudd was born 12 November 1911 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^3,4,5 She was the daughter of James Edward Rudd and Martha Mae Matilda McBroom.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Fannie married Walter Edgar Ellis 30 June 1934 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^6,7

Her Social Security Number was 409-09-7221, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of James Edward Rudd 12 September 1959.⁸

She was mentioned in the obituary of Walter Edgar Ellis 20 February 1988.⁹

She was mentioned in the obituary of Bill Marie Rudd 13 November 1989.¹⁰

She was mentioned in the obituary of Hazel Lee Rudd 19 September 1992.⁶

Fannie Elizabeth Rudd died 17 March 2008 at age 96 (last residence was Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee.)⁵

Fannie was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁴

Field Rudd was born circa 1745 in Virginia Colony.¹ He was the son of Joseph Rudd and Elizabeth Wilmoth.^2,1

Field Rudd was named in the will of Joseph Rudd as his son 31 January 1779 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.²

Field left a will 27 April 1803 in Newberry Co, South Carolina, "In the name of God amen. I Fields Rudd of Newberry District being infirm in body but in perfect memory, do make and ordain this my last will and testament in form following that is to say I give and recommend my Soul to the hand of Almighty God who gave it and my body I recommend to the earth to decently entered at the discretion of my Executors, and touching such Worldly Estate as it hath pleased God to bless me with; I will and bequeath in the following manner and form.
I give and bequeath to my son John Rudd the tract of land whereon he now lives containing three hundred and ninety five acres more or less lying on Page Creek. It is to be laid off of the upper end of the said land from Whites line down the line of said land till it makes the amount of two hundred acres, also one horse by the name of Vip and one feather bed and furniture in hand and
I also give and bequeath to my son Thomas Rudd the remainder part of the above mentioned tract of land and one mare called Hartell and one feather bed and furniture.
I also give and bequeath to my son Robert Rudd the tract of land whereon I now live at the decease of his mother and also one feather bed and furniture to be delivered to him when called for.
I also give and bequeath to my daughters as they shall come to the years of maturity one feather bed and furniture and also one cow and calf and also one horse to each daughter if it is in the power of their mother so to do . . .
And the remainder part of my estate to my Wife during her natural life and at her death each daughter to have a young Negro and each as equally proportioned in value to each daughter as it can be done.
And I also give my Executors power to sell a tract of land that is not heretofore mentioned containing two hundred and fifteen acres and also all the crop of cotton and tobacco that is now in my possession in order to pay my debts with and if there should be anything of this land or crop remaining after paying my debts it is to be at the disposal of my wife to dispose of as she thinks proper.
And I likewise constitute make and ordain Sussannah Rudd and Thomas Rudd my lawfull executors of this My last Will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal this 27th day of April 1803.
Being sealed and delivered in the presence of us
Sig: Fields (X) Rudd
Wit: Robert GILLIAM, P. B. Waters, John Watson."³

Field Rudd died between 28 April 1803 and 30 September 1803 likely in Newberry Co, South Carolina.³

His estate was probated 1 August 1803 in Newberry Co, South Carolina.³

Florence Adaline Rudd was born in May 1854 in Tennessee.^2,3 She was the daughter of Elijah L Rudd and Elizabeth Garland.²

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Florence married Anderson Parker 4 July 1875 in Rhea Co, Tennessee.³

Florence Adaline Rudd died 1 January 1939 in Dayton, Rhea Co, Tennessee, at age 84.³

Florence C Rudd was born 17 December 1846 in Monroe Co, Tennessee.^1,5 She was the daughter of Joseph R Rudd and Rachel Caroline Maples.¹

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1860 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

Florence married first Charles H Mahoney 28 October 1866 in Monroe Co, Tennessee, (married by E E Smyre MG.)^6,5 Florence C Rudd appeared on the 1870 federal census of Whitfield Co, Georgia, in the household of Joseph R Rudd; she was living in her father's hotel with her husband.³

Florence married second William L Hubbard 19 October 1882 in Fulton Co, Georgia.^4,5

Florence C Rudd witnessed the probate of the estate of J C Maples as a child of Rachel Maples Rudd 22 March 1898 in Kaufman Co, Texas.⁷ Florence C Rudd appeared on the 1920 federal census of Bell Co, Texas, in the household of James Calvin Rudd, her brother; she was widowed.⁴

Florence C Rudd died 22 March 1922 at age 75.⁵

Florence was buried in Rose Hill Cemetery, Pittsburg, Camp Co, Texas.⁵

Frances Fay Mooring Rudd was born 4 October 1892 in Texas (death certificate has 4 Nov 1892.)^1,4 She was the daughter of James Calvin Rudd and Margaret Gray Mooring.^1,5

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bell Co, Texas, in her parent's household.¹

Frances married Charles Dwight Chiles 6 September 1919 in Bell Co, Texas.^2,6 Frances Fay Mooring Rudd appeared on the 1930 federal census of Bell Co, Texas, in her mother's household; she was stated as widowed.²

She appeared on the 1940 federal census of Travis Co, Texas, enumerated 23 April 1940. Household: C Dwight Chiles (49), Dwight (son - 19), Margaret M (dau - 16), and James Rudd (mother - 70), residing at 1509 Rainbow Bend, Austin, where C Dwight was marked as a female, was widowed, had completed four years of college, lived in the same place in 1935 and was a manager at Brown Securities, working 52 weeks in the past year and earning $2,400. It seems that Margaret Rudd took her husband's name in the 1930 and 1940 censuses and Fay took her husband's name in the 1940 census since Fay does not appear elsewhere and she appears in later newspaper articles. Fay's death certificate shows she worked at Brown Securities so this is definitely her. Why do this?³

Frances Fay Mooring Rudd died 16 September 1980 in Harris Hospital, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co, Texas, at age 87.^4,5

Her obituary stated: "Memorial service for Fay Rudd Chiles, 87, a retired executive secretary for Brown Securities of the Brown and Root Corp, will be held at 4 pm Thursday in the chapel at First Presbyterian Church in Fort Worth with burial to be in Elmwood Cemetery in Birmingham, Ala. . . ." See attached newspaper article.⁷

Frances was buried in Elmwood Cemetery, Birmingham, Jefferson Co, Alabama.

Francis "Franky" Rudd was born in 1789.^1,3 She was the daughter of Harwood Rudd and Sarah Hayes.

Francis married Robert Kindrick 20 January 1812 in Blount Co, Tennessee.^4,5

She appeared on the 1830 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Franky Kindrick: one male 10-15, one female 5-10, two females 10-15, two females 15-20, and one female 40-50 (Franky.)¹

On 16 Apr 1837, Francis Kindrick of McMinn County, sold to John Rudd of McMinn 80 acres for $300. Situated in the 1st range, 4th township, 26th section and the E half of the SW corner - witnessed by Isaac Shook and J C Jackson.⁶

She appeared on the 1840 federal census of Polk Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Francis Kendrick: two males <5, one male 15-20, one female 5-10, two females 20-30, and one female 40-50 (Francis) with one person engaged in agriculture.²

Francis "Franky" Rudd died in 1864.³

Frank Rudd was born in June 1885 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of William Henry Rudd and Florence White.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Bedford Co, Tennessee, in his mother's household.¹

Frankie Lou Rudd was born 15 July 1909 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^5,1,6 She was the daughter of Thomas Talton Rudd and Mary Jane Ellen Nipper.¹

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.²

She appeared on the 1930 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in her parent's household.³

Frankie married Wes Paul Riggs 18 June 1932 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁷ Frankie Lou Rudd appeared on the 1940 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of Wes Paul Riggs; she had completed the 8th grade.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 408-76-8261, issued in 1963 in Tennessee.⁸

She was mentioned in the obituary of Retta Rudd 31 March 1995.⁹

Frankie Lou Rudd died 16 April 1996 at age 86 (last residence was Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee.)⁸

Her obituary stated: "Riggs, Frankie Lou, 86, of Athens, Tenn, died Tuesday. She was a Baptist, the widow of Wes Paul Riggs and the mother of the late Tommy and Clarence Riggs. Survivors include four daughters, Jane Etta Moore, Sweetwater, Tenn, Betsy Stephens, Lucinda Wattenbarger, both of Athens, Elizabeth Runyan, Etowah, Tenn; two sons, Lawrence Riggs, Madisonville, Tenn, Billy Riggs, Tellico Plains, Tenn; sister, Rachel Brown, Athens, two brothers, Anderson Rudd, Fairfield, Ohio, T C Rudd, Niota, Tenn; 17 grandchildren and 18 great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. . . ."¹⁰

Frankie was buried 21 April 1996 in Christianburg Cemetery, Christianburg, Monroe Co, Tennessee.¹⁰

Frederick Elijah Fulton Rudd was born 24 December 1883 in Tennessee.^1,5 He was the son of James Garland Rudd and Martha A French.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Rhea Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

Frederick married first [-?-] [-?-] circa 1905.

Frederick registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 8 September 1918 in Pittsburg, Crawford Co, Kansas, where he lived at 218 North Highland and worked as a laborer for the Kansas Gas and Electric Company. He named James G Rudd of Dayton, Tennessee, as his father and nearest relative; medium height, medium build, had blue eyes and light brown hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Crawford Co, Kansas, enumerated 16 January 1920. Household: Fred E F Rudd (36), Gladys (dau - 12), James W F (son - 10), Mary E (sis - 41), Mariah Sparks (mil - 67), residing in Baker Township where Fred E F was a motor man for Kansas Electric and rented his home.²

Frederick married second Irys M [-?-] circa 1925.³

He appeared on the May 1925 state census of Crawford Co, Kansas. Household: Fred Rudd (42), I M (26), Gladey (17), James (15), Leo Eassom (7), Dortha Eassom (5), Roberts Eassom (2-1/2), residing at 110 Elm Street, Pittsburg, where Fred was a gasman who owned his home with a mortgage.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Crawford Co, Kansas, enumerated 11 April 1930. Household: Fred E Rudd (46), Irys (wif 31), Leo E (son - 11), Dorothy (dau - 10), and Robert (son - 7), residing at 105 West Monroe Street, Pittsburg, where Fred E was a lineman for a gas and electric company who rented his home for $10/mo and owned a radio.⁴

Gene Edward Rudd was born 10 August 1946.^1,2 He was the son of William Riley Rudd and Carrie Mae Franks.¹

His Social Security Number was 414-72-2372, issued between 1961 and 1962 in Tennessee.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of William Riley Rudd 31 March 1968.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Homer L Rudd, as his brother, 17 February 1996.³

Gene Edward Rudd died 17 February 2002 at age 55 (last residence was Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee.)²

His obituary stated: "Rudd, J E 'Gene' - 55 of Athens went home to be with the Lord, Sunday. Life-long resident of McMinn County, well-known construction worker, owner of R&R Asphalt Co, and of the Baptist faith. Survived by wife, Jackie Mae Price Rudd of Athens; son, Spencer A Rudd of Athens; sister, Sue Wood of Athens; brother, Hugh Rudd of Cleveland. . . ."⁴

Gene was buried 20 February 2002 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁴

George Rudd was born between 1906 and 1907 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Samuel B Rudd and Mary Frances Hyde.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.²

Gladys Rudd was born between 1907 and 1908 in Oklahoma.¹ She was the daughter of Frederick Elijah Fulton Rudd and [-?-] [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1920 federal census of Crawford Co, Kansas, in her father's household.¹

She appeared on the May 1925 state census of Crawford Co, Kansas, in the household of Frederick Elijah Fulton Rudd.²

Gladys Louise Rudd was born in April 1900 in Texas.¹ She was the daughter of John Desmer Rudd and Emma V [-?-].¹

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Robertson Co, Texas, in her parent's household.¹ Gladys Louise Rudd appeared on the 1910 federal census of Jefferson Co, Texas, in the household of James N Hatfield, her step-father.² Gladys Louise Rudd was listed in the WWI draft registration record of John Desmer Rudd 12 September 1918.³

Gladys Louise Rudd was listed in records of the death of John Desmer Rudd 2 June 1926.⁴

Grace Rudd was born between 1855 and 1856 in Tennessee.¹ She was the daughter of Herod H Rudd and Harriet S [-?-].^1,2

Grace married Louis K McGrew circa 8 September 1876 in the home Mr J G Potts, Palestine, Anderson Co, Texas.^2,1 Grace Rudd appeared on the 1880 federal census of Walker Co, Georgia, in her parent's household; she was marked as married but no husband in the household.¹

Unable to locate Grace Rudd McGrew or her son after the 1880 census.