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Colby Rucker 1760–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 October 1760

Birth Location: Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 20 Jan 1852

Death Location: Washburn, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Peter RUCKER

Mother: Sarah Wisdom

Spouse(s): Sarah Roberts

Children(s): Nancy Rucker

In 1760, Colby Rucker entered the world in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Peter Rucker And Sarah Wisdom. Colby Rucker married Sarah Roberts, and had children including Nancy Rucker. Colby Rucker passed away in 1852 in Washburn, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1760, Colby Rucker entered the world in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America, born to Peter Rucker And Sarah Wisdom.
  • Colby Rucker married Sarah Roberts, and had children including Nancy Rucker.
  • Colby Rucker passed away in 1852 in Washburn, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Colby Rucker's Ancestors

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Colby Rucker
1760–1852
Birth Place: Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Peter RUCKER
1731–1781
Culpeper, Culpeper, Virginia, United States
Sarah Wisdom
1735–1808
Orange, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Thomas Rucker
1705–1763
Essex, Virginia, United States
Mrs (Peter) Rucker
1690–1788
Essex, Virginia,USA
Henry (John) Wisdom
1700–1762
Petsworth Parish, Gloucester, Virginia, United States
Anne Collins
1718–1799
King Queen, Co, VA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Rucker
–1743
Elizabeth FIELDING
1660–1752
Francis Wisdom(6GGF)
1676–1750
Ann Miller(6GGM)
1680–1728
Joseph ll
1687–1767
Susannah Lewis
1692–1768
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ambrose 1st
1640–1681
Elizabeth Beauchamp
1642–1666
Joseph l
1668–1748
Catherine Robertson
1668–1748
Zachary Lewis
1673–1765
Mary Walker
1677–1724

Colby Rucker's Descendants

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Colby Rucker (10 October 1760–20 Jan 1852) m. Sarah Roberts (1764–1844)
  1. 1. Nancy Rucker 1795–1877 m. Moses (Mannon) Payne 1787–1865
    1. 1. George (W.) Payne 1829–1906 m. Elizebeth Sowder 1829–1906
      1. 1. Sarah Cummins 1874–1934 m. William (Coy) Cummins 1870–1951
        1. 1. Nannie Cummins 1896–1979 m. Theo Bowling 1890–1977
    2. 2. Mary (Nancy) Payne 1816–1880 m. Colbert (Robert Rucker "Bird") Hayes 1811–1853
      1. 1. Matilda (J) Cummins 1843–1913 m. John (Gallagher) Cummins 1842–1910
        1. 1. William (Coy) Cummins 1870–1951 m. Sarah Cummins 1874–1934

Colby Rucker's Timeline

17 Records

1760
10 Oct 1760
Birth of Colby Rucker in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
1760
10 October 1760
Birth of Colby Rucker in Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
1760
10 October 1760
Birth of Colby Rucker
None
1784
1784
Age 24
Colby Rucker was married in Wilkes,North Carolina,USA
Wilkes,North Carolina,USA
1784
1784
Age 24
Colby Rucker resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1787
1787
Age 27
Colby Rucker resided here in Isbels District, Wilkes County, NC
Isbels District, Wilkes County, NC
1790
1790
Age 30
Colby Rucker resided here in Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 40
Colby Rucker resided here in Morgan, Wilkes, North Carolina
Morgan, Wilkes, North Carolina
1810
1810
Age 50
Colby Rucker resided here in No Township Listed, Grainger County, TN
No Township Listed, Grainger County, TN
1820
1820
Age 60
Colby Rucker resided here in Grainger County, Tennessee, United States
Grainger County, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 70
Colby Rucker resided here in Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1832
1832
Age 72
Colby Rucker resided here in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1836
1836
Age 76
Colby Rucker resided here in Grainger, Tennessee, United States
Grainger, Tennessee, United States
1840
1840
Age 80
Colby Rucker resided here in Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 90
Colby Rucker resided here in District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
1852
20 Jan 1852
Age 92
Death of Colby Rucker in Thorn Hill, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
Thorn Hill, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
1852
12 Apr 1852
Age 92
Colby Rucker - Probate in Grainger, Tennessee, USA
Grainger, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 Oct 1760
    Event Place: Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: City, Wyoming, USA
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M432_880; Page: 80B; Image: 169
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Family History Books, History of the Rucker Family and Their Descendants
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 October 1760
    Event Place: Culpeper County, Virginia, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 October 1760

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Wilkes,North Carolina,USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: North Carolina, State Census, 1784-1787

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1787
    Event Place: Isbels District, Wilkes County, NC
    Record Source: North Carolina, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Wilkes, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Wilkes, North Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 7; Page: 158; Image: 98; Family History Library Film: 0568147

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Morgan, Wilkes, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Morgan, Wilkes, North Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 33; Page: 61; Image: 508; Family History Library Film: 337909

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1810
    Event Place: No Township Listed, Grainger County, TN
    Record Source: Tennessee, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Grainger County, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S. Census Reconstructed Records, Document: Tennessee Records of Grainger County - Tax Lists, 1820 [TN State Library and Archives]; Call Number: FHL Film 464105; Page Number: 540; Family Number: 21

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Grainger, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 180; Page: 373; Family History Library Film: 0024538

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Tennessee, Early Tax List Records

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Grainger, Tennessee; Page: 93; Family History Library Film: 0024546

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 11, Grainger, Tennessee; Roll: M432_880; Page: 80B; Image: 169

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: North Carolina
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Rucker family genealogy, with their ancestors, descendants and connections

    Genealogy Event 18
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1852
    Event Place: Thorn Hill, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Place: City, Wyoming, USA
    [3] Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1842-1854, Grainger County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: Grainger, Tennessee
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Family History Books, History of the Rucker Family and Their Descendants
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 19
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Washburn, Grainger County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 20
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 12 Apr 1852
    Event Place: Grainger, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, Wills and Probate Records, Will Books, 1842-1854, Grainger County, Tennessee; Author: Historical Records Project (Tennessee); Probate Place: Grainger, Tennessee

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