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Lydia Wilkerson 1844–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Jan 1844

Birth Location: Hardin, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 18 Mar 1938

Death Location: Hardin, Illinois, United States

Father: John Wilkerson

Mother: Sylvia (Wilkerson)(Bishop)

Spouse(s): Archibald Jr.

Children(s): Sarah Rutherford, Hannah Rutherford, James Rutherford, Joseph Rutherford

The story of Lydia Wilkerson began in 1844 in Hardin, Illinois, United States. In 1870, Lydia Wilkerson resided in Rock Creek, Cave in Rock, Hardin, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Lydia Wilkerson resided in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA. Lydia Wilkerson married Archibald Arch Rutherford Jr, and had children including Hannah Rutherford, James Thomas Rutherford, Joseph Diddle Rutherford, Sarah Rutherford. Lydia Wilkerson passed away in 1938 in Hardin, Illinois, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Lydia Wilkerson began in 1844 in Hardin, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1870, Lydia Wilkerson resided in Rock Creek, Cave in Rock, Hardin, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Lydia Wilkerson resided in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA.
  • Lydia Wilkerson married Archibald Arch Rutherford Jr, and had children including Hannah Rutherford, James Thomas Rutherford, Joseph Diddle Rutherford, Sarah Rutherford.
  • Lydia Wilkerson passed away in 1938 in Hardin, Illinois, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Wilkerson
1805–1850
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Sylvia (Wilkerson)(Bishop)
1810–1875
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Spouses(s)

Archibald Jr.
1845–1934
Birth Location: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
AJ

Children(s)

Sarah Rutherford
1869–
Birth Location: –
SR
Hannah Rutherford
1868–1895
Birth Location: USA
HR
James Rutherford
1877–1955
Birth Location: Yellow Springs,Hardin,Illinois,USA
JR
Joseph Rutherford
1870–1955
Birth Location: Yellow Springs, Hardin, Illinois, United States
JR

Lydia Wilkerson's Ancestors

Self
Lydia Wilkerson
1844–1938
Birth Place: Hardin, Illinois, United States
Parents
John Wilkerson
1805–1850
Tennessee, United States
Sylvia (Matilda Jordan) (Wilkerson)(Bishop)
1810–1875
Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lydia Wilkerson's Descendants

1.
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Lydia Wilkerson (22 Jan 1844–18 Mar 1938) m. Archibald ("Arch" Rutherford) Jr. (11 Sep 1845–21 Mar 1934)
  1. 1. Sarah Rutherford 1869–
  2. 2. Hannah Rutherford 1868–1895 m. Stephan (Sherman) Browning 1865–1924
    1. 1. Hester (M) Browning 1888–1961 m. Alvis (Moses "Mose") Suits 1887–1966
      1. 1. Charlie Suits 1912–1976
      2. 2. Edna (M) Suits 1917–1917
      3. 3. Alvis (Suits) Jr. 1920–1920
      4. 4. Ethel (Irene) Austin 1916–1994
      5. 5. Ethna Suits 1910–1995
    2. 2. Vergie Browning 1907–
  3. 3. James (Thomas) Rutherford 1877–1955 m. India Holbrook 1881–1942
    1. 1. Gilbert (Wayne) Rutherford 1904–1975 m. Lucy Rogers 1896–1971
    2. 2. Hannah (Verona) Rutherford 1911–2004 m. Paul (Edwin) Board 1903–1965
  4. 4. Joseph (Diddle) Rutherford 1870–1955 m. Ethel (Jane) Patton 1876–1950
    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

Lydia Wilkerson's Timeline

8 Records

1844
22 Jan 1844
Birth of Lydia Wilkerson in Hardin, Illinois, United States
Hardin, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 26
Lydia Wilkerson resided here in Rock Creek, Cave in Rock, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Cave in Rock, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 36
Lydia Wilkerson resided here in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 56
Lydia Wilkerson resided here in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 66
Lydia Wilkerson resided here in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 76
Lydia Wilkerson resided here in Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 86
Lydia Wilkerson resided here in Rock Creek, Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
Rock Creek, Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
1938
18 Mar 1938
Age 94
Death of Lydia Wilkerson in Hardin, Illinois, United States
Hardin, Illinois, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Jan 1844
    Event Place: Hardin, Illinois, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Cave in Rock, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0063; FHL microfilm: 1240305

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Rock Creek, Hardin, Illinois; Roll: T625_371; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 66

    Genealogy Event 7
    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 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hardin County
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Mar 1938
    Event Place: Hardin, Illinois, United States
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