Who was Rueben Curnutte?

Rueben Curnutte (1813–1869) was born in Kentucky and died in Brushy Creek Lawrence KY. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Rueben Curnutte 1813–1869

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1813 · Kentucky

Died 27 Oct 1869 · Brushy Creek Lawrence KY

Father John Tolliver Curnutte

Mother Deresa Chaffin

Siblings John David Curnutte, Mary Polly Cornutte, Nancy Edna Curnutte, William Marion Curnutte

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Immediate Family

Parents

John Tolliver Curnutte

Deresa Chaffin

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Rueben Curnutte began in 1813 in Kentucky. Rueben Curnutte passed away in 1869 in Brushy Creek Lawrence KY.

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1813

Birth of Rueben Curnutte in Kentucky

Birth

1869

Death of Rueben Curnutte in Brushy Creek Lawrence KY

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Rueben Curnutte

This ancestor line traces from Belfast, Antrim, Northern Ireland (1740) to Kentucky (1813) across 3 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Rueben Curnutte (1813–1869) was born in Kentucky and died in Brushy Creek Lawrence KY. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Rueben in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 3 generations of this lineage geographically.
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