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Thomas Rudd was born circa 1720 in Henrico Co, Virginia Colony.¹ He was the son of John Rudd and Avis Whittaker.¹

Thomas married first Margaret Robertson.²



Thomas married second Elizabeth [-?-].²

Thomas Rudd was named in the will of Avis Whittaker as her son and executor 27 September 1759 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia Colony.⁴



Thomas Rudd died circa 1794 likely in Chesterfield Co, Virginia.

The estate of Thomas Rudd was inventoried in September 1794.⁷

Thomas Rudd was born circa 1753.¹ He was the son of Joseph Rudd and Elizabeth Wilmoth.^2,1

Thomas Rudd was named in the will of Joseph Rudd as his son and co-executor 31 January 1779 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.²



Thomas married Elizabeth Walker 6 March 1783 (she was widow of Robert Ingram at time of marriage to Thomas.)⁴

Thomas Rudd died before 11 June 1807 in Lunenburg Co, Virginia, (date will proven.)⁴

Thomas Rudd was born circa 1794 (based on being called youngest son in father's will.) He was the son of Harwood Rudd and Sarah Hayes.²

Thomas paid taxes in McMinn County in 1830 on 80 acres, one free person, and one black person.³

Have not been able to locate in the 1830 census.



He appeared on the 1840 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Thomas Rudd: one male 30-40, one male 60-70 and one female >100 - he was enumerated next to Jos Rudd [brother]. Not sure which of two males is Thomas, probably the younger, but who is the older.¹

A receipt dated 8 Oct 1840 for one pair shoes and three pounds tobacco by Thomas Rudd was presented as part of the claims on his estate.⁵

Thomas Rudd died between 10 October 1840 and 4 November 1840 likely in McMinn Co, Tennessee, (there is a bill for the coffin of Thomas Rudd dated 5 Nov 1840.)⁵



William Rudd and Joseph H Rudd were administrators of the estate of Thomas Rudd and they reported the disposition of sold items on 19 Dec 1840. Purchasers with the Rudd surname included Isaiah, Sarah, John, Meney, Elizabeth, Joseph, and William. Also, "One gray mare was not sold by the consent of the heirs and was left with the mother of Thomas Rudd Deceased for her use till her death[,] this 19th of December 1840 [signed] William Rudd and Joseph (his x mark) Rudd Administrators" The sale was recorded in McMinn County Court 4 Jan 1841.^7,5

The estate of Thomas Rudd was inventoried in January 1841 and the inventory was performed by William Rudd and Joseph Rudd.⁸

William Rudd filed a settlement of the estate of Thomas Rudd on 15 Dec 1842, McMinn County Court. The following were named as heirs: John O'Neal, Joseph H Rudd, John Rudd, and Meeny Rudd.^5,9

Thomas C Rudd was born 3 December 1921 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of Thomas Talton Rudd and Mary Jane Ellen Nipper.¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹

Thomas married Gladys Pierce.³

His Social Security Number was 412-28-9916, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.²

He was mentioned in the obituary of Gladys Pierce 18 July 1986.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Retta Rudd 31 March 1995.⁵

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frankie Lou Rudd 18 April 1996.⁶

Thomas C Rudd died 3 August 1998 in his home, Niota, McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 76.²

His obituary stated: "Rudd, T C, 76, of Niota, Tenn, died Monday, Aug 3, 1998, at his home. He was a member of Ebenezer Methodist Church and the husband of the late Gladys Rudd. Survivors include a daughter, Linda Childress, Knoxville; son, David Rudd; sister, Rachael Brown, both of Niota; brother Anderson Rudd, Fairfax, Ohio; two grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. . .. ."⁷

Thomas was buried 5 August 1998 in Mars Hill Cemetery, Englewood (near), McMinn Co, Tennessee.^8,7

Thomas J Rudd was born between 1866 and 1867 in Missouri.¹ He was the son of John A Rudd and Judith A Guthery.¹

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

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

Thomas J Rudd died 29 May 1918 in Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee.^3,4

An article in the 30 May 1918 edition of the Chattanooga Times reported on his suicide: "Thomas Rudd, a resident of Chattanooga for more than twenty years, shot and killed himself yesterday afternoon, the circumstances and evidence satisfying the police that such was the case. The tragedy occurred at about 4 o'clock, shortly after Mr Rudd had returned from a trip to Louisville in company with a close friend, M M Vaughn. . . . The deceased is survived by two sisters, Mrs Kate Sherman, of Athens, Tenn, and Mrs J S Loder, of Chattanooga. . . ."⁵

His obituary stated: "The funeral of Thomas J Rudd will take place this moring at 10 in the parlors of the O'Donohue undertaking establishment. Interment will be in the Forest Hills cemetery. The following will act as pallbearers: Charles Brown, T F Byrnes, Welshire Rees, Arthur Duff, Arthur Watkins and T J Giles."⁶

Thomas was buried 31 May 1918 in Forest Hills Cemetery, Chattanooga, Hamilton Co, Tennessee, (section 6, lot 127.)^7,4

Thomas R Rudd was born between 1816 and 1817 in Virginia.¹ He was the son of Joseph H Rudd and Susannah [-?-].⁶

Thomas married first Sophia [-?-].¹

On 23 Dec 1846 Thomas R Rudd sold for $1 to Williams Mayfield a number of household items including a feather bed and bedstead, a bureau, a clock, a carpet, and kettle. Thomas was indebted to William H Ballin for $40.37 by a note dated 20 Nov 1846, which he intended to pay back by 23 Dec 1847 and these conveyed items to Mayfield were intended to fund payment to Ballin.⁷

At the May term, 1850, of the McMinn County Court, a petition was presented to incorporate the town of Athens - Thomas R Rudd was one of the petitioners.⁸

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 2 September 1850. Household: Thos Rudd (33), Sophia (34), John (14), Mary Ann (13), Benjamin (10), James (7), Thos R (5), William (4), Laura (3), Leona (3), and Sarah (1), residing in the 23rd subdivision of East Tennessee where he was a farmer.¹

On 13 May 1851, Thomas R Rudd of McMinn County sold land to William S McEwen (of Roane), Robert N McEwen (of McMinn) and George L Gillespie (of Roane) for $200. The land was the SW quarter of section 26, range 1, Township 4, McMinn County, and had been the dower of his mother, and where the late Joseph Rudd had lived and on which Thomas's mother Susan now lived.⁶

Thomas R Rudd of the 4th district of McMinn County owed the county $.60 for taxes in 1856 [he was either delinquent or had removed from the county].⁹

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, enumerated 28 July 1860. Household: Thomas R Rudd (44), Sophia (44), Mary J (21), Benj (20), James (18), Thomas (16), Wm (14), Emily (12), Sally (10), Saml (8), and Catherine (4), residing in Middleton Township, Lexington post office, where Thomas R was a tailor.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, enumerated 12 September 1870. Household: Thomas Rudd (54), Jane (24), Emily (17), Sarah (15), Benjamin (26), and Samuel (19), residing in Clay Township, Freedom post office, where Thomas was a tailor.³

Thomas married second America [-?-] 21 October 1873 in Lafayette Co, Missouri, (marriage performed by James A McHatton.)^10,11

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, enumerated 15 June 1880. Household: Thomas R Rudd (62), America (wif - 48), Benjamine (son - 32), and Emmet R (son - 18), residing in Wellington village where Thomas R was a tailor.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Lafayette Co, Missouri, enumerated 8 June 1900. Household: Effie Thomas (37), family, Thomas R Rudd (boarder - 82), other boarders - Thomas was widowed and worked as a tailor.⁵

Thomas Talton Rudd was born 20 January 1883 in Tennessee.^1,5 He was the son of John Samuel Rudd and Sarah S West.¹

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household, where he worked as a farm laborer.¹

Thomas married Mary Jane Ellen Nipper, daughter of Frank Nipper and Sinda White, 23 September 1906.⁶

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 29 April 1910. Household: Thomas Rudd (26), Jane (wif - 25), Rachel (dau - 2) and Frankie L (dau - 9/12), residing in the 2nd civil district where he was a laborer doing odd jobs - they lived next to Thomas's father.²

Thomas registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee, where he lived and worked as a farmer in Madisonville. He named Mary Jane Rudd as nearest relative. He was medium height, medium build, had gray eyes and dark hair.⁵

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 17 January 1920. Household: Thomas T Rudd (36), Mary J (wif - 34), Esther (dau - 12), Frankie (dau - 10), Anderson (son - 8), Relles (dau - 4&1/12), and Rosvelt Nipper (bil - 19), residing in the 2nd civil district where Thomas was a farmer.³

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Monroe Co, Tennessee, enumerated 18 April 1930. Household: Tom D Rudd (47), Mary J (wif - 46), Frankie (dau - 20), Anderson (son - 18), Retter (dau - 14), and Tom C (son - 8), residing in district 1 where he was a farmer.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Samuel B Rudd 26 October 1955.⁷

Thomas Talton Rudd died 1 January 1958 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 74.^8,9

His obituary stated: "Rudd, Thomas T, 74, retired farmer of McMinn Country[sic], Wednesday in an Athens hospital after a brief illness. . . ."⁸

Thomas was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁸

Thos R Rudd was born between 1844 and 1845 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Thomas R Rudd and Sophia [-?-].¹

Thos R Rudd was also known as Thomas R Rudd.

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

Vann C Rudd was born 25 November 1910 in Alabama.^1,2 He was the son of William Millard Rudd and Jane C Webster.^3,1 Vann C Rudd appeared on the 1920 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, in the household of Lauada Simonton, his brother-in-law.¹

Vann C Rudd was also known as James Vann Rudd.

His Social Security Number was 421-05-8211, issued before 1951 in Alabama.²

Vann C Rudd died in August 1991 at age 80.²

Vera Rudd was born 22 July 1913 in Tennessee.^1,3 She was the daughter of William Enoch Rudd and Malinda Elmina Kelley.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

Vera married [-?-] Cox.⁴

Her Social Security Number was 411-36-3954, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.³

She was mentioned in the obituary of Bessie Rudd 14 March 1967.⁴

She was mentioned in the obituary of William Riley Rudd 31 March 1968.⁵

She was mentioned in the obituary of Amos Lee Rudd 2 May 1972.⁶

Vera Rudd died 3 September 2001 at age 88 (last residence was Knoxville, Knox County, Tennessee.)³

Walter A Rudd was born 21 October 1902 in Tennessee.^1,4 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

Walter married Maxine A Edinger.³

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Lake Co, Indiana, enumerated 2 April 1940. Household: Walter Rudd (37), Maxine (wif - 26), James (bro - 35), and Ocie (sil - 39), residing at 4832 Elm Avenue, Hammond, where Walter was a foreman at a steel mill who rented his home for $36/month, had worked 52 weeks in 1939 and earned $2,000.³

His Social Security Number was 306-03-4822, issued before 1951 in Indiana.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Samuel B Rudd 26 October 1955.⁵

Walter A Rudd died in November 1967 at age 65 (last residence was Hammond, Lake County, Indiana.)⁴

Walter was buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Hammond, Lake Co, Indiana.⁶

Warren Windfield Rudd was born 20 November 1855 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of William H Rudd and Cicely Mary Ann Zeigler.^1,2

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

Warren Windfield Rudd died 25 December 1915 in Lockney, Floyd Co, Texas, at age 60.²

Warren was buried 26 December 1915 in Lockney Cemetery, Lockney, Floyd Co, Texas.²

William Rudd was born between 1879 and 1880 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of James Bradford Rudd and Sarah Tennessee "Tennie" Price.

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

William Rudd died before June 1900 (based on mother's information in the 1900 census.)

William Rudd was born circa 1718 in Henrico Co, Virginia Colony.¹ He was the son of John Rudd and Avis Whittaker.¹



William Rudd died likely circa 1790 in North Carolina.¹

William Rudd was the son of Joseph Rudd and Elizabeth Wilmoth.^1,2

His grandfather's will of 18 Aug 1744 stated that he was to receive a Negro girl named "Judey" and feather bed if William Rudd, his uncle, did not return to Virginia.³

William Rudd died before 31 January 1779.⁴

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

William Rudd was born between 1792 and 1793 likely in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia, based on his family's presence in the county in the 1790s.⁴ He was the son of Harwood Rudd and Sarah Hayes.⁵

Cannot locate any sourced record of name of wife and mother of children. 1830 and 1840 census information has female born 1780-1790 as the likely wife - she did not appear in the 1850 census. Those on-line family trees that have Deborah Lockhart Tynes as wife have confused this William Rudd with William of Halifax County, Virginia, It's possible that William married Elizabeth Norwood, daughter of John Norwood who died in Blount County in 1826 (she was named as Elizabeth Rudd in his will). Several family trees indicate their marriage in 1812 - have yet to find any information with sources.

In a chancery case filed 22 Apr 1853, it was noted that William Rudd had testified in July 1854 that he was living with John McGhee (in Monroe County) in 1820 and that he was asked to come to McMinn County to run William Lowry's farm, which he did for ten years.⁶

He was called to serve on the grand jury of McMinn County, the first Monday of Sep 1822 by the Court of Pleas and Quarter Sessions, which met at the courthouse in Calhoun.⁷

He served on the jury of the McMinn County Court between 3 Dec 1823 - 7 Sep 1824.⁸

He served again on the jury of the McMinn County Court between 7 Mar 1825 - 6 Dec 1825.⁹

He paid taxes in 1830 in in McMinn Co, Tennessee.¹⁰

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of William Rudd: three males <5, two males 5-10, one male 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 30-40 (William), one female <5, two females 5-10, and one female 40-50.¹

He paid taxes in 1831 on 110 acres and one free person and was listed as William Rudd Sr. Next to his name was listed Wm Rudd Jur with no land and one free person - do not know relationship of this younger Wm Rudd.¹¹

William Rudd was appointed constable for McMinn County 5 Mar 1832 and took oath on 6 Mar.¹²

On 3 Sep 1832 Reubin Casada sold 35 acres in McMinn County to William Rudd.¹³

On 5 Dec 1833 the McMinn County Court ordered that William Rudd be appointed guardian of James and Benjamin Riddle, minors under the age of 21. Rudd entered into bond with approved security and took the oath required by law. At the same time, the court appointed Nathaniel Smith to be guardian of Abraham Riddle, minor under the age of 21.¹⁴

On 6 Dec 1833 Gilbert Cruise and William Rudd, guardians of two of the minor children of Benjamin Riddle, deceased, petitioned the court for an order to sell the slaves belonging to the estate. The court ordered the slaves be sold.¹⁵

On 6 Dec 1833 the McMinn County Court appointed constables for the next two years - William Rudd was one of those appointed.¹⁶

In June of 1834, William Rudd received $85 from the McMinnn County Court for his services as one of the executors of the estate of Harod Rudd.¹⁷

On 5 Mar 1834 the McMinn County Court ordered that William Rudd be released from further liability as guardian of James and Benjamin Rudd.¹⁸[sic]

On 5 Mar 1836 William Rudd and others were elected constables of McMinn County for a term of two years. On 2 May 1836 they presented security and took oath.¹⁹

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Will Rudd: one male 5-10, two males 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 40-50 (Will), one female 10-15, one female 15-20, and one female 50-60 with three people engaged in agriculture. The oldest female could be Will's mother, Sarah Hayes, but significantly younger than she should be - this female may also be William's wife (who is unknown so far.)²

On 7 Dec 1840 William Rudd and Joseph Rudd were appointed administrators of the estate of Thomas Rudd, deceased. They were issued letters of administration and were to inventory the property, report to the court and pay all debts.²⁰



William Rudd witnessed the inventory of Thomas Rudd in January 1841.²³



On 19 Apr 1845, William Rudd was still performing in his role of administrator of Herod Rudd's will of 1829 - he sold property to Mina J Rudd (a negro woman named Anna) for $125. The transaction was witnessed by James F Bradford and J L Bridges.²⁵

Wm Rudd submitted an inventory of sale for estate of Herrod Rudd [William's father], deceased, on 19 Apr 1845 for three slaves for life: Eliza purchased by Joseph Rudd, Oliver purchased by John Moss, and Amy purchased by Miny G Rudd. Also, 80 acres purchased by P Rudd.²⁶





On 1 Jan 1846 William Rudd, as executor of the estate of Herod Rudd, sold property in the southeast quarter of section 34 in the 4th township, first range, containing about 80 acres, to John Rudd (initially paid for by Parker Rudd) for $380. Witnesses were David Cleage and M[artin] D Anderson.²⁹

On 21 Feb 1846, William Rudd, as executor of the will of Herod Rudd, sold 80 acres in McMinn County to his brother John for $380 on 12 month's credit. Payment was made by Parker Rudd with John owing the money. The land had been conveyed to William by his father's will and was in Range 1, Township 4, SE quarter of section 34. Witnesses were David Cleage and M[artin] D Anderson.³⁰



On 15 Oct 1847 Wm Rudd filed a settlement account for the estate of Herod Rudd. In it, the following heirs were named: Joseph Rudd, Mina J Rudd, John Rudd, Wm Rudd, John S Oneal (agent of R Kendricks heirs), Wm Cowden, Parker Hood, Alexander Hood, Jas H Hadon, and Solomon Kelly.³²

William Rudd was still managing the settlement of Herod Rudd's estate 1 Sep 1848 when he was directed to pay half the court costs for a case brought by John Rudd et al in the chancery court at Cleveland, Tennessee [Bradley County, south of McMinn County]. Part of the settlement involved the payment of $618.9875 by the estate to William for advances he had made as well as settlement of the status of Hulda, a Negro woman bought from William by James L Bridges 23 May 1831.³³

William Rudd, administrator of the estate of Thomas Rudd, and Herrod H Rudd made a deed of quit claim to Richard C Jackson of McMinn County on 13 Feb 1849 for the north half of the NE quarter of section 8, Range 1, Township 5. The NE quarter section (excepting about 15 acres in the SE corner of the quarter section) had been conveyed to Herrod H Rudd by William and then Herrod had conveyed it to Alexander Hood of Monroe County during the settlement of Thomas Rudd's estate.³⁴

On 8 Apr 1850 William Rudd sold the remaining fraction of the NE quarter of section 8, Range 1, Township 5, McMinn County, to Ezekiel Ellis for $250 in his role as executor of the estate of Thomas Rudd. The funds went to pay debts of the estate to Alexander D Keys, T Nixan Vandyke and James F Bradford.³⁵

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 14 September 1850. Household: Will Rudd (50), Irby (25), John (20), Will (18), and Retty (female - 30), residing in the 23rd subdivision of East Tennessee, where Will was a farmer. He lived two dwellings from Will Shook in 1850 and next to him in 1840.³

In a chancery case filed before August 1854, William Rudd was declared "certificated bankrupt" so he could not pay a security bond he had posted in March 1841 for Augustin P Green on lot number 37 in Athens.³⁶



He appeared on the 1860 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of James Bradford Rudd, where he was a constable.⁴

In a chancery case filed 4 Mar 1868, William Rudd was noted as a constable of McMinn County who had received a judgment payment in 1862.³⁹

William Rudd died before 5 June 1865 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, (Herrod Rudd was appointed administrator of William's estate on this date.)^39,5

William Rudd was the son of William Rudd.¹

William Rudd was named in the will of Joseph Rudd as his grandson and son of William 31 January 1779 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.¹

William Rudd was the son of Thomas Rudd.¹

William Rudd was named in the will of Avis Whittaker as her grandson and son of Thomas 27 September 1759 in Chesterfield Co, Virginia Colony.¹

William Rudd was born between 1845 and 1846 in Tennessee.¹ 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

William Rudd was born between 1809 and 1810 in Virginia.¹

William could have been the son of William (1792-1864) or Joseph H (1773-1851) or John (c1785-1850). Thomas is excluded because of his young age. There is no record at this time to be sure of parentage.

`A Wm Rudd Jur paid taxes in 1831 on no land and one free person with his name listed next to that of William Rudd Sr. He was not listed in the 1819 and 1830 tax years, suggesting he became 21 in 1831. Although the Junior and Senior does not necessairly indicate son and father, the records of the 1840 and 1830 censuses for William Rudd (b. 1792) suggest they are likely son and father; no other Rudd family in the McMinn area is suitable.³

William married Rachal [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Bradley Co, Tennessee, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of William Rudd: one male <5, one male 5-10, one male 20-30 (William), one female <5, and one female 20-30, with one person engaged in manufacturing and trades.²

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 10 October 1850. Household: William Rudd (40), Rachal (36), Jackson (17), John (16), Eliza (12), Cornelius (8), John (7), William (5), and Joseph (3), residing in the 23rd subdivision of East Tennessee where William was a wagon maker.¹

On 28 May 1852 William Rudd sold all his wagon-making tools and timber suitable for wagon making that he had on hand, along with one sorrel mare about 5 years old, two cows, fifteen hogs, one bureau and one clock to F M Edens. William did this because he was indebted to Seth Bedford for $71.35 from a judgment obtained in Athens court. If his debt to Bedford was not paid by 1 Nov 1852 then Edens was to sell the property at auction to pay the debt. Witnesses were S W Rudd and J B Rudd.⁴

On 6 Apr 1853 William sold property to Berden Smith for $5 and other consideration: one three-horse wagon and gearing; one gray horse about 8 years old; one bay mare about 9 years old. William was indebted to John M Gaughey (one note for $74.78 on 20 Jan 1852 and a second note for $41.34 on 26 Jun 1850) and Wm H Ballew (one note for $37.75 on 3 Sep 1852.)⁵

William Rudd was born in April 1883 in Georgia.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

William Enoch Rudd was born 10 February 1875 in Tennessee.^6,1,7 He was the son of John Samuel Rudd and Sarah S West.

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his parent's household.¹ William and Malinda Elmina Kelley obtained a marriage license 19 September 1896 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁸

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 20 June 1900. Household: Wm E Rudd (25), Mulinda E (wif - 24), Edna (dau - 0/12), and Julius Kelly (waiter - 15), residing in the 6th civil district where he was a farmer.²

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 27 April 1910. Household: William Rudd (36), Elmina (wif - 36), Edna (dau - 9), Amos (son - 7), Riley (son - 5), Bessie (dau - 3) and Minnie (dau - 8/12), residing in the 2nd civil district where he was a farm laborer.³

William registered for the World War I Selective Service Draft 12 September 1918 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee, where he lived and worked on RFD 5 as a farmer. He named his wife, Elmina Rudd, as nearest relative, was of medium height, medium build, had grey eyes and dark hair.⁶

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 22 January 1920. Household: William E Rudd (44), Elmina (wif - 45), Edna (dau - 18), Amos (son - 17), Rially (son - 15), Essie (dau - 13), Minnie (dau - 11), and Vir (dau - 6), residing on the road north of Auburn and Englewood Road, where he was a farmer.⁴

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 12 April 1930. Household: William E Rudd (55), Elmine (wif - 56), Amos (son - 27), Bessie (dau - 23), Minnie (dau - 20), and Vera (dau - 16), residing on Union Hill and Athens Road where he was a farmer.⁵

He lived on Route 2, Athens, McMinn County, at the time of his death.

William Enoch Rudd died 15 June 1937 in McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 62 (his son Amos was informant for death certificate)^7,9 and had the following medical condition noted at death: "paralysis (general); general dropsy; diagnosis somewhat obscure."⁷

William was buried 17 June 1937 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.^7,10

William H Rudd was born between 1831 and 1836 in Tennessee.^1,2 He was the son of William Rudd.¹

Although the documentation is slim, I've placed William H as the son of William partly because of the nephew relationship of his son William Millard Rudd to Isaiah Rudd in the 1870 census. The birth dates from the 1850 and 1860 censuses don't match very closely and more documentation is needed.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in his father's household, where he was a farmer.¹

William married Cicely Mary Ann Zeigler, daughter of J R Zeigler and Ester [-?-], 27 September 1854 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^3,2

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 28 July 1860. Household: Wm H Rudd (24), Sisley M A (21), and Winfield W (4), residing in Athens where Wm H was a blacksmith and had personal property valued at $250.²

William H Rudd died circa 1868 (based on birthdate of daughter and wife's appearance in the 1870 census.)

William Henry Rudd was born between 1841 and 1842 in Tennessee.¹ He was the son of Joseph R Rudd and Rachel Caroline Maples.¹

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

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

He saw military service during the Civil War. He enlisted 26 April 1861 in Sweetwater, Tennessee, and was in Company C, East Tennessee Regiment (mounted infantry), commanded by Col James Vaughn, and his rank was Captain (obtained March 1863) - all according to his widow's pension application in 1934. He was captured at Vicksburg on 4 July 1863 and was paroled 10 July 1863. He last signed the muster roll 7 Oct 1864.⁴

William married first Susan J Linder 21 December 1865 in Hart Co, Georgia.⁵

William married Florence White, daughter of Augustus Harvey White, 15 October 1874 in Nashville, Davidson Co, Tennessee.^3,4

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Whitfield Co, Georgia, enumerated 2 June 1880. Household: W H Rudd (38), Florence W (wif - 25), C??ie (dau - 10), Lilly M (dau - 4), Claud A (son - 2), and Sallie (dau - 2/12), residing in Dalton where W H was a Deputy US Marshall.³

William Henry Rudd died in 1892 in Dalton, Whitfield Co, Georgia.⁴

William Henry Rudd was born between 1844 and 1845 in Tennessee.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

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Oregon Co, Missouri, in the household of R Jackson Rudd.²

William Jerome Rudd was born 27 November 1936.¹ He was the son of William Riley Rudd and Carrie Mae Franks.¹

William Jerome Rudd died 23 March 1955 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 18¹ and had the following medical condition noted at death: congenital heart defect.¹

William was buried 25 March 1955 in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.¹

William Millard Rudd was born in August 1860 in Tennessee.³ He was the son of William H Rudd and Cicely Mary Ann Zeigler.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Cherokee Co, Alabama, in the household of Isaiah Rudd, where "nephew" is written and then lined out.¹ William Millard Rudd appeared on the 1880 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, in the household of William Studdard, his stepfather.²

William married Jane C Webster between 1884 and 1885 in Gadsden, Etowah Co, Alabama.^3,5

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, enumerated 1 June 1900. Household: William M Rudd (39), Jane C (wif - 32), Millard B (son - 14), Mamie L (dau - 12), Frank C (son - 10), Reubena E (dau - 7), Susan F (dau - 5), and Lula C (dau - 2), residing in Hokes Bluff precinct where William M was a farm laborer who owned his home free of mortgage.³

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Etowah Co, Alabama, enumerated 16 April 1910. Household: William Rudd (50), Jenny C (wif - 42), Millard (son - 25), Frank (son - 20), Reubena (dau - 18), Sudie (dau - 15), Lula (dau - 12), and Nellie (dau - 5), residing in the 25th precinct where William was a weigher at a lime and stone company.⁴

William Millard Rudd died circa 1911.⁵

William was buried in Hokes Bluff Baptist Church Cemetery, Hokes Bluff, Etowah Co, Alabama.⁵

William Riley Rudd was born 2 November 1904 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.^4,1,5 He was the son of William Enoch Rudd and Malinda Elmina Kelley.⁴

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 William and Carrie Mae Franks obtained a marriage license 15 June 1929 in McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁶

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of McMinn Co, Tennessee, enumerated 12 April 1930. Household: Riley Rudd (25) and Carrie (wif - 19), residing in district 2 where he was a farmer.³

His Social Security Number was 409-07-5479, issued before 1951 in Tennessee.⁵

William Riley Rudd was listed in records of the death of William Jerome Rudd 23 March 1955.⁷

William Riley Rudd was listed in records of the death of Carrie Mae Franks 28 May 1958.^8,9

He was mentioned in the obituary of Bessie Rudd 14 March 1967.¹⁰

William Riley Rudd died 30 March 1968 in Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee, at age 63 (last residence was Athens, McMinn County, Tennessee.)^8,5,11

His obituary stated: "Rudd - Riley, 63, resident of Route 5, Athens, died unexpectedly Friday night in an Athens hospital. He was employed at the Athens Stove Co for 20 years. He followed construction work for several years and later worked for the city of Athens until retirement. A life long resident of McMinn County, he was the son of the late William Rudd and Elymina Kelly Rudd. He was of the Baptist faith. Survivors; one daughter, Mrs Kitty Sue Fritts, Athens; three sons, Homer and Gene Edward, both of Athens, Hugh of Cleveland; four grandchildren; three sisters, Miss Minnie Rudd, Athens, Mrs Vera Cox, Knoxville, Mrs Edna Rush, Jefferson, Ore; one brother Amos Rudd of Niota. . . ."¹¹

William was buried in Cedar Grove Cemetery, Athens, McMinn Co, Tennessee.⁸

Wilmoth Rudd was born circa 1758 in Virginia Colony.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Rudd and Elizabeth Wilmoth.^2,3

Wilmoth married Henry Averett.⁴

A useful message on the Rootsweb RUDD message board in 2002 covered the marriage and descendants of Wilmoth Rudd - data not used yet, needs followup.¹

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

Wilmoth Rudd died circa 1821 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia.¹

Wilmouth Rudd was the daughter of John Rudd.¹

Wilmouth Rudd was named in the will of John Rudd as his daughter 28 April 1765 in Mecklenburg Co, Virginia Colony.²

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

Abigail Rudderow was the daughter of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

Abigail married [-?-] Ashburner.¹

Abigail Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his daughter and wife of (-?-) Ashburner 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.¹

Ann Rudderow was born circa 1798.¹ She was the daughter of William Rudderow and Rachel Rowand.

Ann married Jeremiah Fish, son of Isaac Fish and Susannah Huggins, 21 February 1822.²

Ann Rudderow died 19 March 1826.^1,3

Ann was buried in Colestown Cemetery, Camden Co, New Jersey.

Elizabeth Rudderow was the daughter of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

Elizabeth married [-?-] Day.¹

Elizabeth Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his daughter and wife of (-?-) Day 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.¹

Humphrey Rudderow was the son of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

Humphrey Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his son 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.¹

Jacob Rudderow was the son of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

Jacob Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his son 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.¹

John Rudderow was born likely circa 1660 and likely in Wales. He was the son of John Rudderow and Ann Jones. John Rudderow emigrated circa 1680 from England.¹

John married Lucy Stiles, daughter of Robert Stiles.

John Rudderow died in 1729 likely in Chester Township, Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹

John Rudderow was born in 1634 in Wales.^1,2

John married Ann Jones.

John Rudderow was born 13 May 1694 in Province of West Jersey. He was the son of John Rudderow and Lucy Stiles.

John married first Elizabeth Hollingshead between 1714 and 1730 (source cites Elizabeth Hollingshead as first wife with 3 girls and 2 boys; marriage dates are inferred from this information and the known marriage date for Elizabeth Jones.)¹

John married second Elizabeth Jones 2 November 1730 (source cites Elizabeth Jones as second wife with 6 girls and 3 boys - Joseph, Samuel and William.)^1,2

John Rudderow died 12 May 1769 at age 74.

John Rudderow was the son of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

John Rudrow[sic] was listed in the militia enrollement for Waterford Township in April 1793.²

John Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his son and executor 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.¹

Spicer Rudderow was the son of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

Spicer Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his son 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.¹

Thomas Rudderow was the son of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

Thomas Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his son and executor 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.¹

William Rudderow was born 15 September 1769.¹ He was the son of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.²

William married first Rachel Rowand, daughter of Joseph Rowand and Rachel Coles, 27 December 1797 (both of Waterford Township, married at home of Joseph Coles.)^1,3

William Rudderow was named in the will of William Rudderow as his son 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey.²

William married second Rachel Borden.

William Rudderow died 17 September 1823 at age 54.¹

William Rudderow was born 11 October 1738 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.¹ He was the son of John Rudderow and Elizabeth Jones.

William married Abigail Spicer, daughter of Thomas Spicer and Rebecca Day, 4 May 1758 in Burlington Co, Province of New Jersey.^2,3,4

William left a will 7 January 1804 in Gloucester Co, New Jersey, (transcription available) (witnesses were Owen Osler, John Baxter and Deliverance Willets.)⁵

William Rudderow died 9 November 1808 at age 70.^1,5

William was buried in Colestown Cemetery, Camden Co, New Jersey.

[-?-] Rudderow was the daughter of William Rudderow and Abigail Spicer.¹

[-?-] married [-?-] Osler.¹

Marian married Allen Gordon Cayler Jr, son of Allen Gordon Cayler and Laura L Mitchell.¹

Phebe Rude was born between 1796 and 1797 in Northwest Territory (now Ohio.)

Phebe married Luther Winget, son of Daniel Winget and Phoebe Clutter, 29 June 1813 in Fayette Co, Ohio.^1,2

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Adams Co, Illinois, in the household of Luther Winget.¹

John married Mary Ann Reeves, daughter of John Reeves and Sarah Ann Cloud, in January 1837.^1,2

Samuel Rulon was born between 1778 and 1779 in Province of New Jersey.¹

Samuel married Elizabeth Clutch, daughter of John Clutch and Rebecca Hughes.^2,3

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Monmouth Co, New Jersey, enumerated 6 August 1850. Household: Samuel Rulon (71) and Elizabeth (66), residing in Upper Freehold Township where Samuel was a castrator.¹

Samuel Rulon died before 30 July 1855.⁴

Arlene Christine Rupertis is the daughter of Frederick Charles Rupertus and Evelyn Marie Caylor.¹

Eric Scott Rupertis is the son of Frederick Charles Rupertis Jr and Beulah A Lenley.¹

Frederick Charles Rupertis III is the son of Frederick Charles Rupertis Jr and Beulah A Lenley.¹

Frederick Charles Rupertis Jr was born 24 September 1936 in Washington, DC.² He was the son of Frederick Charles Rupertus and Evelyn Marie Caylor.³

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Washington, DC, in his parent's household.¹

He was mentioned in the obituary of Frederick Charles Rupertus 28 June 1945.³

His Social Security Number was 579-44-7617, issued in 1952 in Washington, DC.⁴

He was mentioned in the obituary of Evelyn Marie Caylor 15 July 1974.⁵

Frederick Charles Rupertis Jr died 29 November 1998 at age 62 (last residence was Hollywood, Saint Marys County, Maryland.)⁴

Frederick Charles Rupertus was born between 1908 and 1909.³ He was the son of Edith V [-?-].¹

He appeared on the 1930 federal census of Washington, DC, in his mother's household.¹ Frederick and Evelyn Marie Caylor obtained a marriage license 29 May 1931 in Washington, DC.^4,5,3

He appeared on the 1940 federal census of Washington, DC, enumerated 10 April 1940. Household: Frederick C Rupertis (31), Evelyn M (wif - 32), Arlene C (dau - 5), and Frederick C (son - 3), residing at 1020 17^th Place NE where Frederick C was a stationary engineer for the DC schools who rented his home for $33/month, lived in Atlantic City NJ in 1935, had completed seventh grade, and worked 52 weeks in 1939 earning $1,200.²

Frederick Charles Rupertus died 26 June 1945.⁶

His obituary stated: "On Tuesday, June 26, 1945, Frederick Charles Rupertis of 6806 New Hampshire ave., Takoma Park, Md., beloved husband of Evelyn Caylor Rupertis; father of Arline and Frederick Rupertis and son of Mr and Mrs Joseph J Frigenti. . . ."⁶

Frederick was buried 28 June 1945 in Rock Creek Cemetery, Washington, DC.⁶

Liston Rush was born 24 December 1910.²

Liston married Edna Mae Rudd, daughter of William Enoch Rudd and Malinda Elmina Kelley.³

His Social Security Number was 448-01-7839, issued before 1951 in Oklahoma.²

Liston Rush died 7 July 1999 at age 88 (last residence was Albany, Linn County, Oregon.)²

Anna Mary Rusk was born 30 August 1844 in Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rusk and Marizie Hartgrove Dennis.³

She appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Jefferson Spring, where she was a housekeeper.¹

Anna Mary Rusk died 3 March 1931 in McLean, Fairfax Co, Virginia, at age 86.²

Anna was buried in Rusk Family Cemetery, Watson, Loudoun Co, Virginia.²

Huldah Andrews Rusk was born 22 July 1826 in Virginia.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rusk and Marizie Hartgrove Dennis.¹

Huldah married Waters Thompson.³

Huldah Andrews Rusk died 12 December 1915 in the home of her daughter, Mrs L B Hunt, Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 89.¹

Huldah was buried in Flint Hill Cemetery, Oakton, Fairfax Co, Virginia.²

Samuel Rusk was born 29 August 1795 in Harrisburg, Dauphin Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Samuel married Marizie Hartgrove Dennis circa 1824.²

Samuel Rusk died 18 March 1881 in Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 85.¹

Vylindia Hartgrove Rusk was born 24 January 1847 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.^2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Rusk and Marizie Hartgrove Dennis.²

Vylindia married Thomas D Moffett, son of Thomas J Moffett and Elizabeth [-?-], 21 February 1872 in Loudoun Co, Virginia.²

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in the household of Thomas D Moffett.¹

Vylindia Hartgrove Rusk died 10 June 1925 at age 78.³

Vylindia was buried in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.³

[-?-] married Lily C Conner, daughter of Robert T Conner and Mary E Adams.¹

Abraham Rutan was born in 1720 in Province of New Jersey.^2,1 He was the son of Peter Abraham Rutan and Elizabeth Sickles.¹

Abraham married first Anne [-?-] in 1752 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2

He was a Revolutionary War veteran, an ensign from New Providence, New Jersey.¹

Abraham was listed as an elder and was present at a New Providence Presbyterian Church session meeting on 28 Oct 1782, moderated by Rev Jonathan Elmer.³

Abraham married second Elizabeth [-?-].¹

Abraham left a will 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey, (transcription available.)⁴

Abraham Rutan died 21 September 1792 in New Jersey.^5,1

Abraham was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, New Jersey.⁵

Abraham Rutan was born 26 June 1791.^1,2 He was the son of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.²

Abraham Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his son 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.³

Abraham Rutan was born in 1774.² He was the son of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].^1,3 Abraham Rutan was baptized 25 June 1775 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.³

Abraham married Hannah Shipman in 1790.⁴

Abraham Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his son 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Abraham Rutan died 25 December 1804.⁴

Abraham was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, New Jersey.²

Alvey Rutan was born between 1814 and 1815 in Pennsylvania.^2,1 He was the son of Jacob Rutan and Mary Sayre.

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Jacob Rutan, where he was a farmer.¹

Anne Rutan was born in 1771.^1,2 She was the daughter of Abraham Rutan.³ Anne Rutan was baptized 16 June 1771 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.³

Anne married Moses Squier 29 April 1790 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, New Jersey.^4,1,2,5,6,7

Anne Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his daughter and wife of Moses Squire 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.⁸

Anne Rutan died 5 July 1819.^1,2,6

Anne was buried in Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Prosperity, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.^1,2,6

Anne Rutan was born 9 December 1798.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.²

Anne Rutan died after February 1830.³

Anne Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his daughter 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.³

Catherine Rutan was born 22 January 1785 in Province of New Jersey.^2,3,1 She was the daughter of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.³

Catherine married Daniel Sanders, son of Stephen Sanders and Martha [-?-], in 1804.²

Catherine Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his daughter 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁴

Catherine Rutan was named in the will of Sarah Rutan as the wife of Daniel Sanders and an heir 25 October 1842 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.^5,6

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Daniel Sanders.¹

Catherine Rutan died 28 October 1867 at age 82.⁷

Catherine was buried in Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Prosperity, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁷

Eliza Rutan was the daughter of Abraham Rutan and Hannah Shipman.¹

She died young.¹

Elizabeth Rutan was born 24 April 1793.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.²

Elizabeth married Aaron Dille.³

Elizabeth Rutan died before February 1830.⁴

Elizabeth Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his deceased daughter 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁴

Elizabeth Rutan was the daughter of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].¹

Elizabeth married Abraham Calwall, son of William Cauldwell, 14 June 1791.^1,2

Elizabeth Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his daughter and wife of Abraham Calwall 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Finella "Fanny" Rutan was born 6 October 1788 in Greene Co, Province of Pennsylvania, (calculated from tombstone.)^2,3 She was the daughter of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.²

Finella married Reuben Sanders, son of Stephen Sanders and Martha [-?-].^4,5

Finella "Fanny" Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his daughter 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.¹

Finella "Fanny" Rutan died 20 September 1870 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania, at age 81 (from tombstone.)^1,3

Finella was buried in Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Prosperity, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.³

Frank M Rutan was born in September 1871 in Pennsylvania.² He was the son of Israel Rutan and Elizabeth McGlumphy.¹

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household.¹ Frank M Rutan appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.²

George H Rutan was born in July 1868 in Pennsylvania.³ He was the son of Israel Rutan and Elizabeth McGlumphy.¹

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

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household.² George H Rutan appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in his parent's household; he was a farm laborer.³

Hannah Rutan was born circa 1761.² She was the daughter of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].¹

Hannah married John Cauldwell, son of William Cauldwell.^1,3

Hannah Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his daughter and wife of John Calwall 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Hannah Rutan died 3 June 1797.²

Israel Rutan was born 4 July 1830 in Pennsylvania.^6,5,7 He was the son of Jacob Rutan and Mary Sayre.⁶

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Jacob Rutan, where he was a farmer.¹

Israel married Elizabeth McGlumphy.²

He appeared on the 1860 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 18 July 1860. Household: Israel Rutan (30), Elisabeth (27), Sarah A (4), Lydde V (2), and Mary (77), residing in Morris Township, Days Store post office where he was a farm laborer.²

He appeared on the 1870 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 17 June 1870. Household: Israel Rutan (39), Elizabeth (38), Sarah A (15), Mary E (9), Martha A (5), George H (1), and Mary (boarder - 83.)³

He appeared on the 1880 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 7 June 1880. Household: Izeral Rutan (49), Elizabeth (wif - 47), Martha J (dau - 15), George (son - 12), Frank (son - 8), Minerva (dau - 6), and Ida Mellon (grdau - 5), residing in Center Township where he worked on a farm.⁴

He appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 5 June 1900. Household: Israel Rutan (69), Elizabeth (wif - 67), George H (son - 31), Frank M (son - 28), and Minnie A (dau - 26), residing in Richhill Township where Israel was a farmer.⁵

Israel Rutan died 9 October 1906 in Richhill Township, Greene Co, Pennsylvania, at age 76⁷ and had the following medical condition noted at death: dilatation of the heart from mitral insufficiency.⁷

Israel was buried 11 October 1906 in Hopewell Cemetery, Rogersville, Greene Co, Pennsylvania.⁷

Jacob Rutan was born 25 July 1779 in New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^6,7,5 He was the son of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.⁶

Jacob married Mary Sayre, daughter of Samuel Sayre and Lydia Simpson, circa 1803 in Aleppo Township, Greene Co, Pennsylvania.^7,8,9

He appeared on the 1810 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 6 Aug 1810. Household of Jacob Rattan: one male <10, one male 26-45 (Jacob), two females <10, and one female 16-26, residing in Morris Township.¹

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of Jacob Rutan: two males <10, one male 10-16, one male 26-45 (Jacob), two females <10, one female 10-16 and one female 26-45, residing in Morris Township.²

Jacob Rutan was named in the will of Simeon Simpson as a witness 14 August 1823 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.¹⁰

Jacob Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his son 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.¹¹

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Jacob Retan: two males 10-15, one male 50-60 (Jacob), one female <5, one female 5-10, one female 15-20, one female 20-30, and one female 40-50, residing in Morris Township.³

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of Jacob Rutan: one male 10-15, two males 20-30, one male 60-70 (Jacob), one female 10-15, one female 20-30 and one female 50-60, residing in Morris Township - two people were engaged in agriculture.⁴

He appeared on the 1850 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, enumerated 28 October 1850. Household: Jacob Rattan (71), Mary (65), Israel (20), Alvey (35), Sarah (2), and Noah Tuttle (13), residing in Morris Township where Jacob was a farmer.⁵

John Rutan was born 27 May 1796.^4,5 He was the son of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.⁵

He appeared on the 1820 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 7 Aug 1820. Household of John Rutan: one male <10, one male 16-26 (John), and one female 16-26, residing in Morris Township.¹

John Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his son and executor 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁶

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of John Retan: two males <5, one male 5-10, one male 10-15, one male 30-40 (John), two females <5, one female 30-40, residing in Morris Township.²

John Rutan witnessed the probate of the estate of Samuel Rutan as his son 14 January 1840 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁷

He appeared on the 1840 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1840. Household of John Rutan: three males 10-15, one male 15-20, one male 40-50 (John), one female 10-15, one female 20-30, and one female 50-60, residing in Morris Township - three people were engaged in agriculture.³

John Rutan died 20 January 1885 at age 88.⁸

John was buried in Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Prosperity, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁸

John Rutan was born 16 May 1751.² He was the son of Abraham Rutan and Elizabeth [-?-].¹

John married Catherine Jones 20 March 1774 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^3,1

John married Catherine and "went west" according to Littel. He settled near Selbysport, Maryland on military lots 3284, 3285, and 3286 which he purchased from the state. John and Catherine are buried in the family graveyard on an apple orchard. One of their daughters, Mary, married William W Hoye.^1,4

John Rutan was born between 1811 and 1820 in Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jacob Rutan and Mary Sayre.²

John married Sarah "Sallie" Winget, daughter of John Winget and Mary [-?-], circa 1847.

Joseph Rutan was born in 1769.^2,3 He was the son of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].¹ Joseph Rutan was baptized 7 September 1769 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, (name not recorded.)⁴

Joseph married first Hannah Baker 14 June 1791.²

Joseph and Hannah had three sons and one daughter.²

Joseph Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his son 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Joseph married second Rachel Hole.²

Joseph and Rachel had a daughter and a son.²

Joseph Rutan died 19 March 1809.^2,3

Lydde V Rutan was born between 1857 and 1858 in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Rutan and Elizabeth McGlumphy.¹

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

Lydia Rutan was born between 1804 and 1810 in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Jacob Rutan and Mary Sayre.

Manning Rutan was the son of Abraham Rutan and Hannah Shipman.¹

He married a Miss Hurd and lived at Dover, Morris County and then removed to Greenville, Montcalm County, Michigan.¹

Martha Rutan was born 7 August 1767.^2,3 She was the daughter of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].¹

Martha married Moses DeCamp 17 October 1787 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^4,1,5

Martha Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his daughter and wife of Moses Carn 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Martha Rutan died 3 July 1816 at age 48.^2,3

Martha was buried in Old Concord Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.^2,3

Martha A Rutan was born between 1864 and 1865 in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Rutan and Elizabeth McGlumphy.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household.¹

She appeared on the 1880 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household.²

Mary Rutan was born in 1764.² She was the daughter of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].¹

Mary married Mathias Roll 7 April 1785 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, (they went to Washington County, Pennsylvania after marriage and then to Ohio.)^1,3,4,2

Mary Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his daughter and wife of Mathias Roll 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Apparently went to Ohio.⁵

Mary E Rutan was born between July 1860 and 1861 in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Rutan and Elizabeth McGlumphy.¹

She appeared on the 1870 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household.¹

Minerva A Rutan was born in March 1874 in Pennsylvania.² She was the daughter of Israel Rutan and Elizabeth McGlumphy.¹

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

She appeared on the 1900 federal census of Greene Co, Pennsylvania, in her parent's household.²

Peter Rutan was born 6 January 1758 (calculated from age 45 on tombstone.)^2,3 He was the son of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].¹

Peter Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his son and executor 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Peter Rutan died 12 April 1802 at age 44.^2,3

Peter Rutan was born circa 1720.¹ He was the son of Peter Abraham Rutan and Geestruy Van der Hoef.^2,1

Peter Rutan died in 1754.²

Peter Abraham Rutan was baptized in 1691 in New Paltz, Ulster Co, Province of New York.^2,3

Peter married first Geestruy Van der Hoef 7 November 1713.^3,2

Peter married second Elizabeth Sickles circa 1734.^1,4

He moved to Turkey (New Providence), Essex County about 1736 and then to Long Hill, Morris County, Province of New Jersey about 1738, a distance of only a few miles.⁴



Peter left a will 28 June 1774 in Morris Co, Province of New Jersey.³

Peter Abraham Rutan died 29 June 1774 in Province of New Jersey.^6,2,3

Peter was buried in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.⁶

His will was proved 7 August 1774 in Morris Co, Province of New Jersey.³

Rosanah Rutan was the daughter of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].¹

Rosanah married Thomas Parrot 20 December 1786.^1,2

Rosanah Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his daughter and wife of Thomas Parrot 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.¹

Samuel Rutan was born 4 September 1754 in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey, (it is likely that Samuel lived in, and likely was born in, Turkey, New Jersey. This is based on the information in his pension record that he lived 10 miles from Morristown and that he and Eleanor were married in Turkey.)^1,4,5,6 He was the son of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].^1,7

Samuel Rutan witnessed the marriage of Simeon Simpson and Sarah Rutan 6 June 1775 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^7,8,9,10

He saw military service during the Revolutionary War, serving in the New Jersey militia.^1,11

Samuel married Eleanor Bedell, daughter of Jacob Bedell and Eleanor "Aula" Powers, 12 February 1778 in Presbyterian Church, Turkey (now New Providence and Summit townships), Essex Co (now in Union Co), Province of New Jersey.^1,4,6

Samuel's family bible notes that twins were born and died in August of 1787.⁶

Samuel "went west" to Washington Co Pennsylvania in 1791 according to Rutan family genealogy.¹

Samuel Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his son 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.⁹

He appeared on the 1800 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 4 Aug 1800. Household of Samuel Rutan: two males <10, one male 16-26, one male >45 (Samuel), three females <10, one female 10-16, and one female >45, residing in Morris Township.²

Samuel left a will 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania, (witnesses were Anna Lindly, who did not appear, and J W Lindley - executors were William Lindly and John Rutan.)¹²

He appeared on the 1830 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Samuel Retan: one male 10-15, one male 70-80 (Samuel), one female 20-30, and one female 80-90, residing in Morris Township.³

Samuel Rutan died 4 January 1840 likely in Washington Co, Pennsylvania, at age 85.^5,11

Samuel was buried in Upper Ten Mile Presbyterian Church Cemetery, Prosperity, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁵

His estate was probated 14 January 1840 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.¹³

Samuel Rutan was born 15 November 1804 in Pennsylvania.¹ He was the son of Jacob Rutan and Mary Sayre.

Sarah Rutan was born 14 January 1756 likely in Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.³ She was the daughter of Abraham Rutan and Anne [-?-].^4,3

Sarah married Simeon Simpson, son of Alexander Simpson and Elizabeth [-?-], 6 June 1775 in New Providence Presbyterian Church Cemetery, New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^3,5,6,1

Sarah Rutan was named in the will of Abraham Rutan as his daughter and wife of Simeon Simpson 20 September 1792 in Morris Co, New Jersey.⁶

Sarah Rutan was named in the will of Simeon Simpson as his wife and executrix 14 August 1823 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.⁷

She appeared on the 1830 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, on census date 1 Jun 1830. Household of Sarah Simpson: one female 60-70 and one female 70-80 (Sarah), residing in Morris Township.²

Although Sarah has not been located in Pennsylvania living as head of household in the 1840 census, there is in the Stephen Sanders household a female age 80-90 which could be Sarah. An elderly female appeared in no other household of a person named in her will and Sarah had two neices that had married Sanders.⁸

On 12 Nov 1840, Sarah Simpson signed an affidavit in Washington County, Pennsylvania, with her mark that she knew Eleanor Rutan, applicant for a widow's pension for Samuel Rutan. She said she was present when Eleanor and Samuel married and that she recollected that he was drafted and performed several tours of duty after his marriage to Eleanor; she believed he was in the Battle of Springfield.⁹

Sarah left a will 25 October 1842 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania, where she bequeathed specified personal belongings to Montgomery Sayer, to Clymena & Lucina Sayer, daughters of Montgomery Sayer; to Catherine Sanders, wife of Daniel Sanders; to Catherine Sanders, wife of Stephen Sanders; to Eunice Sanders, daughter of Daniel Sanders; to Sarah Lindley, wife of Wm Lindley. A bequest of $25 was made to the support of pious students at Washington College who had no funds of their own, to be disbursed at the discretion of the faculty. The balance of her property went to Daniel Sanders and to his son Stephen, equally divided. Executors: Wm Lindley & John V Hanna.^10,11

Sarah Rutan died between 25 October 1842 and 26 November 1845 likely in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.¹¹

Her will was proved 26 November 1845 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.¹¹

Sarah Rutan was born between 1847 and 1848 in Pennsylvania.¹

Note - - Sarah Rutan may be a daughter of Alvey but there is currently insufficient documentation to support this relationship.

She appeared on the 1850 federal census of Washington Co, Pennsylvania, in the household of Jacob Rutan.¹

Sarah Rutan was born 26 April 1820 (date calculated from tombstone.)¹

Sarah Rutan died 15 December 1881 likely in Greene Co, Pennsylvania, at age 61.¹

Sarah A Rutan was born between 1855 and 1856 in Pennsylvania.¹ She was the daughter of Israel Rutan and Elizabeth McGlumphy.¹

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

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

Sarah McNay Rutan was born 20 September 1781 in New Providence, Essex Co, Province of New Jersey.^1,2 She was the daughter of Samuel Rutan and Eleanor Bedell.¹

Sarah married William Clutter in 1803 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.²

Sarah McNay Rutan died 10 April 1817 in Amwell Township, Washington Co, Pennsylvania, at age 35.²

Sarah was buried in Mount Herman Baptist Church Cemetery, Amwell Township, Washington Co, Pennsylvania.²

Sarah McNay Rutan was named in the will of Samuel Rutan as his deceased daughter 6 February 1830 in Washington Co, Pennsylvania.³

John Rutledge was born circa 1865 in Georgia.¹

John married Eva Bayles, daughter of Enos Q Bayles, between 1911 and 1917.¹

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Chattooga Co, Georgia, enumerated 2 January 1920. Household: John M Rutledge (5[?]), Eva N (wif - 37), Mary C (dau - 2&11/12), and Thomas L Simmons (son - 9), residing in the Alpine district, Menlo town where he was farmer.¹

Mary Rutledge was born circa 1768.¹

Mary married Thomas Young, son of Robert Young Sr and Mary [-?-], in Virginia Colony.¹

Mary left a will 29 March 1808 in Washington Co, Tennessee, in which her sons Joseph and James were named trustees of William and Catherine who were minors and who may have been disabled in some way. She also wanted her son James to pay $50 to James's son Thomas and to pay the same to Thomas Rutledge Davis, son of her daughter Jane.²

Mary Rutledge died between 7 July 1810 and August 1810 likely in Washington Co, Tennessee.¹

Her estate was probated in August 1810 in Washington Co, Tennessee.³

Mary C Rutledge was born in February 1917 in Georgia.¹ She was the daughter of John Rutledge and Eva Bayles.¹

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

Arthur Levin Rutter was born 13 February 1909 in Virginia.^4,1 He was the son of Levan Adams Rutter and Maude Ellen Wortman.¹

He appeared on the 1910 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.²

He appeared on the 1920 federal census of Loudoun Co, Virginia, in his parent's household.³

Arthur Levin Rutter died 24 May 1945 at age 36.¹

Arthur was buried 26 May 1945 in Union Cemetery, Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia.¹

Helen Elizabeth Rutter was born 1 June 1915 in Virginia.^3,4 She was the daughter of Levan Adams Rutter and Maude Ellen Wortman.⁴

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

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

Helen married first Everett Lemel Robey 12 September 1934.³

Helen married second Lorne Bernard O'Reilly 21 December 1939.^5,3

She was mentioned in the obituary of Maude Ellen Wortman 8 July 1948.⁶

She was mentioned in the obituary of Levan Adams Rutter 23 May 1960.⁵

Helen Elizabeth Rutter died 30 November 1984 in Leesburg, Loudoun Co, Virginia, at age 69.³