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Mary Polly Runyon 1761–1836 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1761

Birth Location: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America

Death Date: 4 February 1836

Death Location: Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Absalom Runyan

Mother: Ann Lake

Spouse(s): James II

Children(s): George 1, Daniel Bruce, Sarah Stephens, Piety Bruce, Elizabeth Bruce, Doctor III, Amy Bruce, Margaret Albin, Mary Bruce, Jane 1, Nancy Tewmey, John Bruce, Joseph 1, William Jr), Joshua Bruce

Mary Polly Runyon was born in 1761 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America, the child of Absalom Runyan And Ann Lake. Mary Polly Runyon married James Robert Bruce Ii, and had children including Amy Bruce, Daniel Baldwin Bruce, Doctor James Robert Bruce Iii, Elizabeth Bruce, George Harvey Bruce 1, Jane Bruce 1, John M Ellen Lemmon 1824 Bruce, Joseph Bruce 1, Joshua Bruce, Margaret Peggy Bruce Albin, Mary Polly Bruce, Nancy Bruce Tewmey, Piety Bruce, Sarah Sally Bruce Stephens, William May M Catherine Bowman Bruce Dar Bruce James Sr And Jr. Mary Polly Runyon passed away in 1836 in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Mary Polly Runyon was born in 1761 in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America, the child of Absalom Runyan And Ann Lake.
  • Mary Polly Runyon married James Robert Bruce Ii, and had children including Amy Bruce, Daniel Baldwin Bruce, Doctor James Robert Bruce Iii, Elizabeth Bruce, George Harvey Bruce 1, Jane Bruce 1, John M Ellen Lemmon 1824 Bruce, Joseph Bruce 1, Joshua Bruce, Margaret Peggy Bruce Albin, Mary Polly Bruce, Nancy Bruce Tewmey, Piety Bruce, Sarah Sally Bruce Stephens, William May M Catherine Bowman Bruce Dar Bruce James Sr And Jr.
  • Mary Polly Runyon passed away in 1836 in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Absalom Runyan
1728–1809
Birth Location: Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
AR
Ann Lake
1740–1770
Birth Location: Middlesex, New Jersey
AL

Spouses(s)

James II
1760–1835
Birth Location: Frederick County, Virginia, United States of America
JI

Children(s)

George 1
1799–1864
Birth Location: Coxes Creek, Nelson, Kentucky, USA
G1
Daniel Bruce
1781–1841
Birth Location: Winchester, Frederick, Virginia
DB
Sarah Stephens
1792–1880
Birth Location: Coxes Creek, Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
SS
Piety Bruce
1784–1850
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
PB
Elizabeth Bruce
1786–1852
Birth Location: Coxes Creek, Nelson County, KY
EB
Doctor III
1794–1863
Birth Location: Coxes Creek, Nelson County, KY
DI
Amy Bruce
1780–1830
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
AB
Margaret Albin
1781–1835
Birth Location: , Nelson,Kentucky
MA
Mary Bruce
1788–1830
Birth Location: Coxes Creek, Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
MB
Jane 1
1790–1840
Birth Location: Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
J1
Nancy Tewmey
1796–1862
Birth Location: Coxes Creek, Nelson County, KY
NT
John Bruce
1804–1850
Birth Location: Coxes Creek, Nelson, Kentucky USA
JB
Joseph 1
1802–1824
Birth Location: Nelson County, Kentucky, USA
J1
William Jr)
1798–1859
Birth Location: Cox's Creek, Nelson, Kentucky, USA
WJ
Joshua Bruce
1782–1838
Birth Location: Nelson, Kentucky, USA
JB

Mary Runyon's Ancestors

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Mary Runyon
1761–1836
Birth Place: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
Parents
Absalom Runyan
1728–1809
Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, USA
Ann Lake
1740–1770
Middlesex, New Jersey
Grandparents
Thomas (Runyon) Jr
1701–1770
Hopewell, Mercer County, New Jersey, United States of America
Hannah Stout
1717–1752
Hopewell, Hunterdon, New Jersey, United States
Daniel (Lake or) Leek
1696–1775
Brookland, Kings, New York, United States
Elizabeth (Van) Sutphen
1699–1766
New City, Rockland, New York, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Mary Runyon's Descendants

1.
MR
Mary (Polly) Runyon (3 May 1761–4 February 1836) m. James (Robert Bruce) II (2 April 1760–5 January 1835)
  1. 1. George (Harvey Bruce) 1 1799–1864 m. Frances Kepley 1806–1855
    1. 1. George (Harvey Bruce) Jr 1837–1925 m. Sarah (Ann) Reynolds 1836–1914
      1. 1. Clarence (Alfred) Bruce 1873–1948
      2. 2. Eliza (Jane) Bruce 1862–1952
      3. 3. George (Miles) Bruce 1870–1936
      4. 4. Isaac (Wilford) Bruce 1856–1856
      5. 5. James (Richard) Bruce 1864–1907
      6. 6. John (Thomas) Bruce 1868–1870
      7. 7. Lydia (Ann) Bruce 1860–1936
      8. 8. Mary (Ellen) Bruce 1858–1909
      9. 9. Nelia (Daisy) Bruce 1881–1965
      10. 10. Sarah (Catherine) Bruce 1866–1929
      11. 11. Theodocia (Elizabeth) Bruce 1877–1893
    2. 2. Hannah (Elizabeth) Bruce 1834–1917
    3. 3. John (Montgomery) Bruce 1832–1833
    4. 4. James (R.) Bruce 1850–1933 m. Parmelia (C) Wallace 1854–1920
      1. 1. Louella Bruce 1871–1936
      2. 2. William (E) Bruce 1871–
      3. 3. James (Wilbur) Bruce 1886–
      4. 4. Florry (E.) Bruce 1874–
    5. 5. Johnathan (G) Bruce 1845–1933 m. Sarah (A) Gwaltney 1842–
      1. 1. William (S) Bruce 1871–1947
      2. 2. James Bruce 1875–
      3. 3. Viva Bruce 1869–
    6. 6. David (R.) Bruce 1827–1910 m. Jane Rodgers 1831–
      1. 1. James Bruce 1842–1912
    7. 7. Mary (Jane) Bruce 1830–1886
    8. 8. William (Franklin) Bruce 1825–1910 m. Mary (Polly) Anderson 1822–1884
      1. 1. Charles (Marion) Bruce 1853–1931
      2. 2. Francis (Ellen) Montgomery 1847–1914
      3. 3. Nancy (Caroline) Hilgert 1864–1926
      4. 4. John Bruce 1858–
      5. 5. George (F\H) Bruce 1843–
      6. 6. Sarah (E) Bruce 1845–
      7. 7. James (M) Bruce 1848–
    9. 9. Wilford (H) Bruce 1834–1862 m. Sarah (Anne) MCMECHEN 1842–1900
      1. 1. Susan (Elizabeth) BRUCE 1858–
      2. 2. George (W.) Bruce 1862–1962
    10. 10. Homer (E.) Bruce 1834–1887
    11. 11. James (K.) Bruce 1836–
  2. 2. Daniel (Baldwin) Bruce 1781–1841
  3. 3. Sarah ("Sally" BRUCE) Stephens 1792–1880 m. James Stevens 1789–1833
    1. 1. David Stevens 1818–1880
    2. 2. Julia (Ann) Stevens 1814–1860
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Stevens 1813–1836
    4. 4. George (Bruce) Stevens 1816–1901
    5. 5. Robert (A) Stevens 1828–1908
    6. 6. Averilla Stevens 1831–1860
    7. 7. Nathanial (Cash) Stevens 1824–1920
    8. 8. Henry (Mathis) Stevens 1826–1912
    9. 9. Matilda (S) Stevens 1824–1880
    10. 10. Joseph Stevens 1820–
    11. 11. Jacob Stevens 1818–
    12. 12. Sarah (Jane) Stevens 1832–1912
    13. 13. William (Lewis) Stevens 1828–1860
  4. 4. Piety Bruce 1784–1850 m. Absolam Albin 1780–1850
    1. 1. Mary ("Polly") Albin 1806–1880
    2. 2. Parthena (Ann Thena) Albin 1820–1876
    3. 3. Matilda (Malinda) Albin 1810–1888
    4. 4. Male Albin 1803–1803
    5. 5. James Albin 1810–
    6. 6. Benjamin (Tolbert) Albin 1818–1891
    7. 7. Eleanor (S.) Albin 1812–
    8. 8. Sally (A) Albin 1835–
    9. 9. Joseph (Runyan) Albin 1809–1860
    10. 10. Rebecca Albin 1804–1881
    11. 11. Robert Albin 1818–1891
  5. 5. Elizabeth Bruce 1786–1852 m. Cornelius (Westerfield) SR 1782–1852
    1. 1. Joel (Hayden) Westerfield 1811–1855
    2. 2. Elizabeth (Betsy) Westerfield 1817–1882
    3. 3. Cornelius Westerfield 1805–1872
    4. 4. James (Breming Bruce) Westerfield 1807–1861
    5. 5. Phoebe (Jane) Westerfield 1824–1863
    6. 6. David (Sutton "Happy Jack") Westerfield 1819–1903
    7. 7. Nancy (Belle) Westerfield 1816–1880
    8. 8. Mary (Ann Liza) Westerfield 1816–1885
    9. 9. Sarah (Ann) WESTERFIELD 1830–1889
    10. 10. Alexander (Barnett) Westerfield 1832–1869
    11. 11. George (H. Westerfield) 1 1812–1885
    12. 12. William (James) Westerfield 1808–1860
    13. 13. Sally Westerfield 1804–
    14. 14. William (Isaac Miltravis) Westerfield 1821–1908 m. Zerilda (Josephine) Poole 1822–1880
      1. 1. William (Bruce) Westerfield 1841–1886
      2. 2. Ernest (Melvin Travis) Westerfield 1843–1875
      3. 3. Sarah (Emily) Westerfield 1845–1887
      4. 4. Letitia (Jane) Westerfield 1850–1929
      5. 5. James (Alexander) Westerfield 1852–1929
      6. 6. John (Coleman) Westerfield 1856–1898
      7. 7. Lucinda (Almerinda) Westerfield 1859–1895
      8. 8. Oliver (P) Westerfield 1854–1866
      9. 9. Cicero Westerfield 1864–1904
      10. 10. Elizabeth (Ann) Westerfield 1847–1870
  6. 6. Doctor (James Robert Bruce) III 1794–1863 m. Eliza (Jane) WILEY 1818–1894 m. Sarah DAVIS 1791–1844
    1. 1. Robert Bruce 1843–1880
    2. 2. Noah Bruce 1861–1930
    3. 3. Anne ("Annie") BRUCE 1856–1939
    4. 4. Sarah (E.) Yockey 1846–1888
    5. 5. Daniel (Webster) Bruce 1844–1905
    6. 6. Loucretia (Jane) Bruce 1849–1925
    7. 7. Amanda (Jane) Yockey 1854–1928
    8. 8. Isaac (Newton) BRUCE 1844–1920
    9. 9. Andrew (Jackson) BRUCE 1850–1927
    10. 10. Felicia (Isabel) BRUCE 1862–1862
    11. 11. Jonathon BRUCE 1850–
    12. 12. James (Mickelbury) BRUCE 1823–1905 m. Sarah (Frances) Sims 1842–1898 m. Martha (Arthina Turman) Tindell 1847–1920 m. Mary (M.) Morris 1836–1885 m. Naomi Clark 1816–1859
      1. 1. George (Grant) Bruce 1872–1916
      2. 2. Euel (Ambus) Bruce 1872–1961
      3. 3. Arthur (Lightner) Bruce 1878–1968
      4. 4. Albert (King) Bruce 1869–1946
      5. 5. Sarah (Malinda Lynn) Bruce 1876–1950
      6. 6. Laura (Bell) Bruce 1874–1956
      7. 7. James (Arvalee) Bruce 1882–1962
      8. 8. Haley (McClarenda Clara) Bruce 1880–1964
      9. 9. Joseph (Joe Delbirt) Bruce 1886–1918
    13. 13. William BRUCE 1830–1900
    14. 14. Joseph (R.) BRUCE 1827–
    15. 15. Mary (Ann) BRUCE 1824–1900
    16. 16. Julia (Anne) BRUCE 1822–
    17. 17. Uriah BRUCE 1820–1880
    18. 18. Francis (Marion) BRUCE 1839–1917 m. Martha Hill 1859–1919
      1. 1. James (Soloman) Bruce 1880–1908
      2. 2. Marion (Francis) Bruce 1885–1956
      3. 3. Emily (Amanda) Bruce 1890–1918
      4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth) Bruce 1893–1951
      5. 5. Rosella (Elinor "Rose") Bruce 1877–1931
      6. 6. William (Henry (Alias Robert)) Bruce 1878–1939
  7. 7. Amy Bruce 1780–1830 m. Capt. (William I) Reedy 1764–1817
    1. 1. John (C.) Reedy 1805–1864
    2. 2. Mary (Polly) Reedy 1809–1879
    3. 3. Ellenor Reedy 1804–1886
    4. 4. James Reedy 1800–1850
    5. 5. George (B) Reedy 1814–1856
    6. 6. Nancy Reedy 1812–1905
    7. 7. William Reedy 1799–1880
    8. 8. Margaret (Peggy) Reedy 1808–1879
    9. 9. Elizabeth Reedy 1796–1845
  8. 8. Margaret ("Peggy" Bruce) Albin 1781–1835 m. George (Henry) Albin 1771–1840
    1. 1. Sarah ("Sally") Albin 1807–1897
    2. 2. Malinda Albin 1812–1895
    3. 3. Jane Albin 1831–1907
    4. 4. Margaret (Bruce Albin) Creagan 1822–1909
    5. 5. Julia (Ann) Albin 1823–1886
    6. 6. George (B) Albin 1817–1860
    7. 7. Mary Albin 1807–1812
    8. 8. Mary Albin 1816–1907
    9. 9. James (Thomas) Albin 1799–1850
    10. 10. Linda Albin 1807–1808
    11. 11. Jane Albin 1814–1907
    12. 12. William (Thomas) Albin 1805–1840
    13. 13. Margaret Albin 1811–1811
  9. 9. Mary ("Polly") Bruce 1788–1830 m. James (A Johnston) Sr 1774–1855
    1. 1. Nancy Johnston 1819–1903
    2. 2. Cyrus Johnston 1811–
    3. 3. Jane Johnston 1812–1898
    4. 4. James (William Johnston) Jr 1810–1889
    5. 5. Ann Johnston 1822–1898
    6. 6. Nathan Johnston 1810–
  10. 10. Jane (Bruce) 1 1790–1840
  11. 11. Nancy (Bruce) Tewmey 1796–1862
  12. 12. John ((m. Ellen Lemmon 1824)) Bruce 1804–1850
  13. 13. Joseph (Bruce) 1 1802–1824
  14. 14. William (May (m. Catherine Bowman) Bruce (DAR Bruce James Sr and) Jr) 1798–1859 m. Catherine Bowman 1798–1846 m. Susan (Gwartney) Wright 1808–1885
    1. 1. Eliza (Rice) Bruce 1825–1869 m. Phillip Conrad 1825–1881
      1. 1. E. Conrad 1867–
      2. 2. Charles (Lapp) Conrad 1864–1940
      3. 3. James ((Jim) Sylvester) Conrad 1852–1940
      4. 4. Mary (O.) Conrad 1866–1940
      5. 5. Henry (Richard) Conrad 1860–1941
      6. 6. John (Edward) Conrad 1855–1940
      7. 7. Jacob (H) Conrad 1857–1916
      8. 8. Henry (R) Conrad 1860–1944
      9. 9. William Conrad 1853–1938
      10. 10. Elizabeth (Emily) Fleshman 1847–1892
    2. 2. Polly (E) Bruce 1836–
    3. 3. Nancy (E) Bruce 1831–
    4. 4. Francis (Marion) Bruce 1840–1911
    5. 5. Joseph Bruce 1839–1911
    6. 6. Elizabeth (Ann) King 1836–1908
    7. 7. John (B) Bruce 1840–
    8. 8. William (W) Brush 1833–
    9. 9. Avarilla Bruce 1821–1908
    10. 10. James (Runyan) Bruce 1823–1846
    11. 11. Clarissa Bruce 1825–1893
    12. 12. William (Henry) Bruce 1827–1845
    13. 13. John Bruce 1829–1847
    14. 14. Jacob ("Jake") Bruce 1831–1900
    15. 15. George Bruce 1833–1867
    16. 16. Sophia (Ann) Bruce 1836–1846
    17. 17. William (Montgomery) Bruce 1843–
    18. 18. Sally (I) Bruce 1844–1850
  15. 15. Joshua Bruce 1782–1838

Mary Runyon's Timeline

12 Records

1761
27 May 1761
Birth of Mary Polly Runyon in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States,
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States,
1761
27 May 1761
Birth of Mary Polly Runyon in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA
1761
3 May 1761
Birth of Mary Polly Runyon
None
1761
27 May 1761
Birth of Mary Polly Runyon in Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
1761
17 May 1761
Birth of Mary Polly Runyon in Maryland, USA
Maryland, USA
1761
3 May 1761
Birth of Mary Polly Runyon in Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
1836
4 Feb 1836
Age 75
Death of Mary Polly Runyon in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana,
Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana,
1836
4 Feb 1836
Age 75
Death of Mary Polly Runyon in Bruce Cemetary, Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA
Bruce Cemetary, Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA
1836
4 February 1836
Age 75
Death of Mary Polly Runyon in Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
1836
04 Feb 1836
Age 75
Death of Mary Polly Runyon in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA
Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA
1836
04 Feb 1836
Age 75
Death of Mary Polly Runyon in Corydon, Harrison, Indiana, USA
Corydon, Harrison, Indiana, USA
1836
4 February 1836
Age 75
Death of Mary Polly Runyon in Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA
Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1761
    Event Place: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States,
    Record Source: U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1761
    Event Place: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1761
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1761
    Event Place: Frederick, Frederick, Maryland, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 May 1761
    Event Place: Maryland, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1761
    Event Place: Frederick, Frederick County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1836
    Event Place: Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana,

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 Feb 1836
    Event Place: Bruce Cemetary, Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 February 1836
    Event Place: Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1836
    Event Place: Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 04 Feb 1836
    Event Place: Corydon, Harrison, Indiana, USA

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 February 1836
    Event Place: Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Corydon, Harrison County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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