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Joseph Diddle Rutherford 1870–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Oct 1870

Birth Location: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 13 Sep 1955

Death Location: Rock Creek, Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Archibald Jr.

Mother: Lydia Wilkerson

Spouse(s): Ethel Patton

Children(s): Eschol Rutherford, Harry Rutherford, Virgil Rutherford, Gladys Rutherford

The story of Joseph Diddle Rutherford began in 1870 in Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States. In 1880, Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA. In 1930, Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided in Rock Creek, Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA. Joseph Diddle Rutherford married Ethel Jane Patton, and had children including Eschol Rutherford, Gladys Rutherford, Harry Irving Rutherford, Virgil Archibald Rutherford. Joseph Diddle Rutherford passed away in 1955 in Rock Creek, Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Joseph Diddle Rutherford began in 1870 in Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1880, Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided in Rock Creek, Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA.
  • Joseph Diddle Rutherford married Ethel Jane Patton, and had children including Eschol Rutherford, Gladys Rutherford, Harry Irving Rutherford, Virgil Archibald Rutherford.
  • Joseph Diddle Rutherford passed away in 1955 in Rock Creek, Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Archibald Jr.
1845–1934
Birth Location: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
AJ
Lydia Wilkerson
1844–1938
Birth Location: Hardin, Illinois, United States
LW

Spouses(s)

Ethel Patton
1876–1950
Birth Location: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
EP

Children(s)

Eschol Rutherford
1899–1935
Birth Location: Hardin County, Illinois.
ER
Harry Rutherford
1897–1952
Birth Location: Rock Creek, Hardin, IL
HR
Virgil Rutherford
1904–1970
Birth Location: Hardin County, Illinois.
VR
Gladys Rutherford
1902–1986
Birth Location: ,Hardin, IL
GR

Joseph Rutherford's Ancestors

Self
Joseph Rutherford
1870–1955
Birth Place: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
Parents
Archibald "Arch" Rutherford Jr.
1845–1934
Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
Lydia Wilkerson
1844–1938
Hardin, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
Archibald (H.) Rutherford
1814–1861
Tennessee, United States of America
Rebecca Oxford
1817–1855
Burke Co., North Carolina
John Wilkerson
1805–1850
Tennessee, United States
Sylvia (Matilda Jordan) (Wilkerson)(Bishop)
1810–1875
Tennessee, United States
Great-Grandparents
Eliot Sr.
1753–1826
Ruth Hayes
1760–1850
James Oxford
1792–1853
Mary Pennell
1794–1861
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Rutherford
1700–1788
Elizabeth Elliott
1720–1788
Andrew Hayes
1737–1807
Mehetabel Fox
1739–1807
James Oxford
1768–1846
Ailsey Roberts
1769–1805
Ellis Pennell
1750–1815

Joseph Rutherford's Descendants

1.
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Joseph (Diddle) Rutherford (23 Oct 1870–13 Sep 1955) m. Ethel (Jane) Patton (22 MAY 1876–22 JUL 1950)
  1. 1. Eschol Rutherford 1899–1935 m. Maida Rutherford 1905–1990
  2. 2. Harry (Irving) Rutherford 1897–1952 m. Hazel Paisley –1954 m. Nora (Elizabeth) Oxford 1896–1938
    1. 1. Randall (Ray) Rutherford 1917–1987 m. Nell (M) James 1917–
    2. 2. Joe (Orval) Rutherford 1918–1983
  3. 3. Virgil (Archibald) Rutherford 1904–1970 m. Rhoda (Bell) Scott 1902–1986
    1. 1. Larry (Dean) Rutherford 1931–2000
    2. 2. Lowell (Laverne "Churnie") Rutherford 1924–1998 m. Amy (Anita) Logsdon 1920–2010
    3. 3. Lindell (Scott) Rutherford 1926–1987 m. Dorothy (Nadine) Kaegi 1927–2015
      1. 1. Larry (Scott) Rutherford 1947–1970
      2. 2. Carolyn (Sue) Rutherford 1945–2017
    4. 4. Harry (Dan) Rutherford 1927–1998 m. Betty (Jean) Williams 1928–1996 m. Juanita (D) Reece 1925–
      1. 1. Steve Rutherford 1951–2018
      2. 2. Sherry (Dawn) Rutherford 1945–2009
  4. 4. Gladys Rutherford 1902–1986

Joseph Rutherford's Timeline

6 Records

1870
23 Oct 1870
Birth of Joseph Diddle Rutherford in Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 10
Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided here in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 60
Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided here in Rock Creek, Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 65
Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided here in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois
Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 70
Joseph Diddle Rutherford resided here in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1955
13 Sep 1955
Age 85
Death of Joseph Diddle Rutherford in Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Oct 1870
    Event Place: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2340253

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1935
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3422; Roll: 153; Record Group Title: Records of the

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 9 Apr 1935
    Event Place: Honolulu, Hawaii
    Record Source: Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S., Arriving and Departing Passenger and Crew Lists, 1900-1959, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at Honolulu, Hawaii, compiled 02131900 - 12301953; National Archives Microfilm Publication: A3422; Roll: 153; Record Group Title: Records of the

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Harevery-dtn county
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Sep 1955
    Event Place: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current
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