YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford 1889 – 1965 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Nov 1889

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 18 Sep 1965

Death Location: Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA

Father: John Rutherford

Mother: Martha Heath

Spouse(s): Mary Scalf

Children(s): Emory Rutherford, Richard Rutherford, David Rutherford, Alford Rutherford, Alfred Rutherford

The story of James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford began in 1889 in Tennessee. In 1935, James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford resided in Rural, Collin, Texas. In 1940, James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford resided in Collin, Texas, USA. James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford married Mary E Scalf, and had children including Emory Hunter Rutherford, Richard Basil Rutherford, David Rutherford, Alford Dix Rutherford, Alfred Dich Rutherford. James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford passed away in 1965 in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA.

Find more search results for James Rutherford
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford began in 1889 in Tennessee.
  • In 1935, James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford resided in Rural, Collin, Texas.
  • In 1940, James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford resided in Collin, Texas, USA.
  • James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford married Mary E Scalf, and had children including Emory Hunter Rutherford, Richard Basil Rutherford, David Rutherford, Alford Dix Rutherford, Alfred Dich Rutherford.
  • James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford passed away in 1965 in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Rutherford's Ancestors

Self
James Rutherford
1889 – 1965
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
John Rice Rutherford
1846 – 1936
Rutherford, Tennessee, USA
Martha ("Mattie") Heath
1856 – 1928
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
Gideon (M) Rutherford
1829 – 1887
Wilson, Tennessee, USA
Mary (C) Duke
1829 – 1881
wilson tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Rutherford's Descendants

1.
JR
James (Ferril "Jim") Rutherford (4 Nov 1889 – 18 Sep 1965) m. Mary (E) Scalf (11 Nov 1892 – 9 Nov 1973)
  1. 1. Emory (Hunter) Rutherford (16 Aug 1911 – 20 Apr 1974) m. Myrtle Bridges
    1. 1. Rutherford (11 Jul 1934 – )
  2. 2. Richard (Basil) Rutherford (14 Apr 1916 – 12 Feb 2001) m. Ruby Dunn (21 May 1917 – 25 Nov 1991)
    1. 1. Doris (J.) Rutherford (12 August – 12 August 1943)
    2. 2. James (Nolan) Rutherford (2 Aug 1937 – 15 Dec 1937)
    3. 3. Bettye (Joyce) Rutherford (14 September 1939 – 23 October 2020) m. Charles (Ray) Hart (8 November 1935 – 12 October 2013)
      1. 1. Charles (Ray) Hart (1958 – 2013) m. Ida (Lorraine) Rich
        1. 1. Douglas (Eugene) Hart (1978 – )
      2. 2. Gregory (K) Hart (13 March 1960 – 17 February 1999)
      3. 3. Marti Hart
    4. 4. Calvin (Ray) Rutherford (19 Apr 1941 – ) m. Deborah (Sue) Hagan (19 Jul 1944 – 27 Jan 2021) m. Laura (Evelyn) Lee (27 Feb 1946 – )
      1. 1. Kari (Michelle) Rutherford (7 Apr 1963 – ) m. Cliff (Bailey) Barr (17 Aug 1961 – ) m. Steve Simpkins m. Elliott (Eugene) Boggs (12 Sep 1963 – )
        1. 1. Matthew (Bailey) Barr (19 Jan 1989 – )
        2. 2. Melanie (Dee) Rutherford (25 Oct 1984 – ) m. Jared (T.) Adams (1982 – ) m. Nathaniel (Lee) Hockenberry (19 Mar 1982 – )
      2. 2. Kimberly (Dee) Rutherford m. Kasey (Coal) Summers
    5. 5. Richard (Glenn) Rutherford (18 Nov 1945 – 6 Oct 2001)
    6. 6. Frieda (Marie) Rutherford (29 Jun 1949 – ) m. Charles (Leamon) Wilson (1943 – )
      1. 1. Angela (Wynette) Wilson (14 Nov 1975 – ) m. Michael (Raymond) Andrews
  3. 3. David Rutherford (21 December 1919 – 10 March 1923)
  4. 4. Alford (Dix) Rutherford (16 June 1922 – 18 April 1996)
  5. 5. Alfred (Dich) Rutherford (abt 1923 – )

James Rutherford's Timeline

4 Records

1889
4 Nov 1889
Birth of James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford in Tennessee
Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 46
James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford resided here in Rural, Collin, Texas
Rural, Collin, Texas
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford resided here in Collin, Texas, USA
Collin, Texas, USA
1965
18 Sep 1965
Age 76
Death of James Ferril "Jim" Rutherford in Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1889
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Collin, Texas; Roll: T627_4009; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 43-31
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Collin, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Collin, Texas; Roll: T627_4009; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 43-31

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Collin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Collin, Texas; Roll: T627_4009; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 43-31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1965
    Event Place: Bakersfield, Kern, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lowry Crossing, Collin County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE