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James Rucker 1842–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1842

Birth Location: Patrick County, Virginia

Death Date: 1924

Death Location: Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America

Father:

Mother: Milly Rucker

Spouse(s): ELVIRA REYNOLDS

Children(s): John Rucker, Elbert Rucker

In 1842, James Rucker entered the world in Patrick County, Virginia, born to E Rucker And Milly Rucker. In 1870, James Rucker resided in Mayo, Patrick, Virginia, USA. In 1900, James Rucker resided in Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA. James Rucker married Elvira Reynolds, and had children including Elbert D Rucker, John Willie Rucker. James Rucker passed away in 1924 in Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1842, James Rucker entered the world in Patrick County, Virginia, born to E Rucker And Milly Rucker.
  • In 1870, James Rucker resided in Mayo, Patrick, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1900, James Rucker resided in Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA.
  • James Rucker married Elvira Reynolds, and had children including Elbert D Rucker, John Willie Rucker.
  • James Rucker passed away in 1924 in Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Rucker's Ancestors

Self
James Rucker
1842–1924
Birth Place: Patrick County, Virginia
Parents
Milly Rucker
1832–
Bedford, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Rucker's Descendants

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James Rucker (Jan 1842–1924) m. ELVIRA REYNOLDS (May 1858–11 May 1940)
  1. 1. John (Willie) Rucker 1889–1950 m. Nina Turner 1902–1989
    1. 1. GRADY RUCKER 1936–1957 m. Richard Ross 1906–
    2. 2. Ida (Virginia Rucker) Carter 1932–1993
    3. 3. Annie (Sue) Rucker 1926–2024 m. Wade (H) Dejohnette 1924–1955
    4. 4. Santford (Martin) Rucker 1939–2018
    5. 5. E (SINCLAIR) RUCKER 1926–2010
    6. 6. John (W Rucker) Jr 1924–1967
    7. 7. James (Murry) Rucker 1923–2008 m. Lucille Blackstock 1917– m. Christine Meadow 1922– m. Christine (Broadnax Meadows Rucker) Wilson 1922–
      1. 1. Elbert Rucker 1945–2001
      2. 2. Barbara Rucker 1949–2011
      3. 3. Darnell Rucker 1948–2003
    8. 8. Lillian Rucker 1934–2012
  2. 2. Elbert (D) Rucker 1884–

James Rucker's Timeline

6 Records

1842
Jan 1842
Birth of James Rucker in Patrick County, Virginia
Patrick County, Virginia
1870
1870
Age 28
James Rucker resided here in Mayo, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Mayo, Patrick, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 58
James Rucker resided here in Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 68
James Rucker resided here in Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 78
James Rucker resided here in Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
1924
1924
Age 82
Death of James Rucker in Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America
Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1842
    Event Place: Patrick County, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Mayo, Patrick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mayo River, Patrick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Patrick County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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