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Ross Richard Rutherford 1892–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1892

Birth Location: Linneus, Linn, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 15 December 1955

Death Location: Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: George Rutherford

Mother: Joan Rutherford

Spouse(s): Ruby McFarland

Children(s): Mescal Rutherford, Velpeau Rutherford, Elaine Rutherford, Willeta Rutherford, Ruth Rutherford, Frances Rutherford

In 1892, Ross Richard Rutherford entered the world in Linneus, Linn, Missouri, USA, born to George Washington Rutherford And Joan M Rutherford. In 1900, Ross Richard Rutherford resided in Davis Township (excl. Shawnee city), Pottawatomie,. Ross Richard Rutherford married Ruby Frances Mcfarland, and had children including Elaine Marjorie Rutherford, Frances Nettie Rutherford, Mescal Helen Rutherford, Ruth Virginia Rutherford, Velpeau Rutherford, Willeta Joyce Rutherford. Ross Richard Rutherford passed away in 1955 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Ross Richard Rutherford entered the world in Linneus, Linn, Missouri, USA, born to George Washington Rutherford And Joan M Rutherford.
  • In 1900, Ross Richard Rutherford resided in Davis Township (excl. Shawnee city), Pottawatomie,.
  • Ross Richard Rutherford married Ruby Frances Mcfarland, and had children including Elaine Marjorie Rutherford, Frances Nettie Rutherford, Mescal Helen Rutherford, Ruth Virginia Rutherford, Velpeau Rutherford, Willeta Joyce Rutherford.
  • Ross Richard Rutherford passed away in 1955 in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Rutherford
1840–1920
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
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Joan Rutherford
1862–1936
Birth Location: Missouri, United States
JR

Spouses(s)

Ruby McFarland
1893–1984
Birth Location: Ryan, Jefferson, Oklahoma, USA
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Children(s)

Mescal Rutherford
1915–1978
Birth Location: Center, Rio Grande, Colorado, USA
MR
Velpeau Rutherford
1912–1962
Birth Location: Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
VR
Elaine Rutherford
1913–2006
Birth Location: Durango, La Plata, Colorado, USA
ER
Willeta Rutherford
1922–1990
Birth Location: Seminole, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
WR
Ruth Rutherford
1917–1989
Birth Location: Center, Saguache, Colorado, USA
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Frances Rutherford
1919–1984
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
FR

Ross Rutherford's Ancestors

Self
Ross Rutherford
1892–1955
Birth Place: Linneus, Linn, Missouri, USA
Parents
George Washington Rutherford
1840–1920
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
Joan (M.) Rutherford
1862–1936
Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Joseph Rutherford
1803–1836
Breckenridge Co Kentucky Married by 1829
Margaret Miller
1803–1850
Breckenridge, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Rutherford
1776–1868
Elizabeth Lawrence
1776–1868
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Rutherford
1740–1801
Martha Elizabeth
1742–

Ross Rutherford's Descendants

1.
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Ross (Richard) Rutherford (9 Jan 1892–15 December 1955) m. Ruby (Frances) McFarland (19 Jun 1893–12 Jan 1984)
  1. 1. Mescal (Helen) Rutherford 1915–1978 m. Everett (Woodrow) Selby 1913–2001
    1. 1. Ross (Allen) Selby 1939–2020 m. Carolyn (Adiel) Johnson 1942–1994
    2. 2. Betty (Carroll) Selby 1935–1970 m. Stanley (G) Sandstrom 1930–1974
  2. 2. Velpeau Rutherford 1912–1962 m. Pauline (Elizabeth) Rutherford 1915–1981 m. Pauline Ford 1915–1981
    1. 1. Larry (William) Rutherford 1940–2013
    2. 2. Joy (Elaine) Rutherford 1934–2018 m. Jerry (Elton) Rawle 1934–2017
    3. 3. Larry (William) Rutherford 1940–2013
  3. 3. Elaine (Marjorie) Rutherford 1913–2006 m. Lorain (George) Small 1911–
  4. 4. Willeta (Joyce) Rutherford 1922–1990 m. Burl Henley 1912–1985
  5. 5. Ruth (Virginia) Rutherford 1917–1989
  6. 6. Frances (Nettie) Rutherford 1919–1984

Ross Rutherford's Timeline

10 Records

1892
9 January 1892
Birth of Ross Richard Rutherford in Lemons, Putnam County, Missouri, United States of America
Lemons, Putnam County, Missouri, United States of America
1892
9 Jan 1892
Birth of Ross Richard Rutherford in Linneus, Linn, Missouri, USA
Linneus, Linn, Missouri, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Ross Richard Rutherford resided here in Davis Township (excl. Shawnee city), Pottawatomie, Oklahoma Territory
Davis Township (excl. Shawnee city), Pottawatomie, Oklahoma Territory
1920
1920
Age 28
Ross Richard Rutherford resided here in Lincoln, Seminole, Oklahoma
Lincoln, Seminole, Oklahoma
1930
1930
Age 38
Ross Richard Rutherford resided here in Seminole, Seminole, Oklahoma
Seminole, Seminole, Oklahoma
1931
27 Mar 1931
Age 39
Ross Richard Rutherford resided here in Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 43
Ross Richard Rutherford resided here in Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma
Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 48
Ross Richard Rutherford resided here in Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1950
1950
Age 58
Ross Richard Rutherford resided here in Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
1955
15 December 1955
Age 63
Death of Ross Richard Rutherford in Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 January 1892
    Event Place: Lemons, Putnam County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03331; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 67-3
    [3] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1471; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 249; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seminole, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Saguache County, Colorado; Roll: 1561801; Draft Board: 0.
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Davis, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; Roll: T623_1342; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 195.
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Holdenville Daily News; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1955; Publication Place: Holdenville, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.63026947,0.86436427,0.73429936&xid=3355
    [11] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: 2918; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 67-4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1892
    Event Place: Linneus, Linn, Missouri, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Davis Township (excl. Shawnee city), Pottawatomie, Oklahoma Territory
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Davis, Pottawatomie, Oklahoma; Roll: T623_1342; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 195.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Lincoln, Seminole, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Lincoln, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1471; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 249; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Seminole, Seminole, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Seminole, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1931
    Event Place: Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: Oklahoma, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Seminole Producer; Publication Date: 27 Mar 1931; Publication Place: Seminole, Oklahoma, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03331; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 67-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03331; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 67-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Brown, Seminole, Oklahoma; Roll: 2918; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 67-4

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Saguache
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Saguache, Colorado
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Saguache County, Colorado; Roll: 1561801; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wewoka
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Holdenville Daily News; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1955; Publication Place: Holdenville, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.63026947,0.86436427,0.73429936&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Wewoka, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (4th Registration) for the State of Oklahoma; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 December 1955
    Event Place: Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Holdenville Daily News; Publication Date: 15 Dec 1955; Publication Place: Holdenville, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.63026947,0.86436427,0.73429936&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Wewoka, Seminole County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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