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James C Rutherford 1829–1918 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jul 1829

Birth Location: Knox, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 13 Sep 1918

Death Location: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Joseph Rutherford

Mother: Rebecca Kline

Spouse(s): Mary Shaw

Children(s): Susan Rutherford, George Rutherford, Grace Gray, Samuel Rutherford, Charles Rutherford, Mary Rutherford

In 1829, James C Rutherford entered the world in Knox, Tennessee, United States, born to Joseph Rutherford And Rebecca Cline Kline. In 1830, James C Rutherford resided in Knox, Tennessee, USA. In 1836, James C Rutherford resided in Knox, Tennessee, USA. James C Rutherford married Mary Ellen Shaw, and had children including Charles A Rutherford, George Henry Rutherford, Grace Lillian Gray, Mary L Rutherford, Samuel Rutherford, Susan Elizabeth Rutherford. James C Rutherford passed away in 1918 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1829, James C Rutherford entered the world in Knox, Tennessee, United States, born to Joseph Rutherford And Rebecca Cline Kline.
  • In 1830, James C Rutherford resided in Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1836, James C Rutherford resided in Knox, Tennessee, USA.
  • James C Rutherford married Mary Ellen Shaw, and had children including Charles A Rutherford, George Henry Rutherford, Grace Lillian Gray, Mary L Rutherford, Samuel Rutherford, Susan Elizabeth Rutherford.
  • James C Rutherford passed away in 1918 in Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Rutherford's Ancestors

Self
James Rutherford
1829–1918
Birth Place: Knox, Tennessee, United States
Parents
Joseph Rutherford
1786–1882
VA
Rebecca (Cline) Kline
1804–1849
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Julius Reatherford
1756–1831
Montgomery,,Virginia,USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Rutherford's Descendants

1.
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James (C) Rutherford (23 Jul 1829–13 Sep 1918) m. Mary (Ellen) Shaw (15 NOV 1839–13 Sep 1918)
  1. 1. Susan (Elizabeth) Rutherford 1870–1913 m. John Young 1866– m. James (Wm) Young 1865–1906
    1. 1. Walter Young 1889–1955 m. Austie (May) Hall 1895–1975 m. Effie (M) Young 1897– m. Onedia (M) Young 1907–1980 m. Rose (M) Young 1900–
      1. 1. James Young 1917–1996 m. Hilda (V) Huggins 1933–2001
      2. 2. Lawrence (W) Young 1915–1984
      3. 3. Evelyn (E) Young 1920–1994
      4. 4. Burley (E) Young 1922–
      5. 5. Evert (T) Young 1916–
      6. 6. Delbert (E) Young 1918–
      7. 7. Walter (C) Yaung 1923–
      8. 8. Wanda (A) Yaung 1925–
    2. 2. Lawrence (E) Young 1897–
    3. 3. Willam (W) Young 1889–
  2. 2. George (Henry) Rutherford 1876–1966
  3. 3. Grace (Lillian) Gray 1883–1967
  4. 4. Samuel Rutherford 1869–
  5. 5. Charles (A) Rutherford 1864–
  6. 6. Mary (L.) Rutherford 1875–

James Rutherford's Timeline

13 Records

1829
23 Jul 1829
Birth of James C Rutherford in Knox, Tennessee, United States
Knox, Tennessee, United States
1830
1830
Age 1
James C Rutherford resided here in Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knox, Tennessee, USA
1836
1836
Age 7
James C Rutherford resided here in Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knox, Tennessee, USA
1840
1840
Age 11
James C Rutherford resided here in Knox, Tennessee, USA
Knox, Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 21
James C Rutherford resided here in Township 7 Range 12, Jersey, Illinois, USA
Township 7 Range 12, Jersey, Illinois, USA
1851
BET 1851 AND 1881
Age 22
James C Rutherford was married
None
1863
abt 1863
Age 34
James C Rutherford was married in Illinois, United States
Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 41
James C Rutherford resided here in Madelia, Madelia, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
Madelia, Madelia, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
1880
1880
Age 51
James C Rutherford resided here in Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
1885
1 May 1885
Age 56
James C Rutherford resided here in Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
1888
25 Apr 1888
Age 59
James C Rutherford resided here in Alton, Illinois, USA
Alton, Illinois, USA
1890
Jun 1890
Age 61
James C Rutherford resided here in Riverdale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
Riverdale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
1918
13 Sep 1918
Age 89
Death of James C Rutherford in Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota, USA
Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1829
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota; Roll: 637; Page: 399a; Enumeration District: 265
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madelia, Watonwan, Minnesota; Roll: M593_718; Page: 188B
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Township 7 Range 12, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: 111; Page: 42b
    [5] Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: BET 1851 AND 1881

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: abt 1863
    Event Place: Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: Knox, Tennessee; Series: M19; Roll: 178; Page: 375; Family History Library Film: 0024536

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1836
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: Tennessee, U.S., Early Tax List Records, The Tennessee State Library and Archives; Nashville, Tennessee; Early Tax Lists of Tennessee

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Knox, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Knox, Tennessee; Roll: 527; Page: 12; Family History Library Film: 0024547

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Township 7 Range 12, Jersey, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Township 7 Range 12, Jersey, Illinois; Roll: 111; Page: 42b

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Madelia, Madelia, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Madelia, Watonwan, Minnesota; Roll: M593_718; Page: 188B

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota; Roll: 637; Page: 399a; Enumeration District: 265

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 May 1885
    Event Place: Rosendale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source: Minnesota, U.S., Territorial and State Censuses, 1849-1905

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1888
    Event Place: Alton, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Alton Evening Telegraph; Publication Date: 25 Apr 1888; Publication Place: Alton, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Jun 1890
    Event Place: Riverdale, Watonwan, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Appointments of U. S. Postmasters, 1832-1971, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC; Record of Appointment of Postmasters, 1832-Sept. 30, 1971; Record Group: Records of the Post Office Department; Record Group Number: 28; Series: M841; Roll Number: 119
    [2] 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Girard, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Soldier Records and Profiles, 1861-1865, Historical Data Systems, Inc.; Duxbury, MA 02331; American Civil War Research Database

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Girard, Macoupin Co, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Databases of Illinois Veterans Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Washington, DC, USA; U.s., Civil War Pension Index: General Index to Pension Files, 1861-1934; NAI Title: General Index to Civil War and Later Pension Files, Ca. 1949-Ca. 1949; NAI Number: 563268; Record Group Title

    Genealogy Event 16
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Madelia, Watonwan County, Minnesota, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 17
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Girard, Macoupin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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