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Rutha Alexander 1824–1891 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Apr 1824

Birth Location: , Edmonson, Kentucky, USA

Death Date: 15 Nov 1891

Death Location: Brownsville, Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Jesse Alexander

Mother: Elizabeth Billings

Spouse(s): Russell Jones

Children(s): Jesse Jones, Elizebeth Gary, Nancy Woodcock, James Jones, Polly Jones

In 1824, Rutha Alexander entered the world in , Edmonson, Kentucky, USA, born to Jesse Alexander And Elizabeth Billings. In 1850, Rutha Alexander resided in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Rutha Alexander resided in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA. Rutha Alexander married Russell Jones, and had children including Elizebeth F Gary, James W Jones, Jesse Melvin Jones, Nancy J Woodcock, Polly Ann Jones. Rutha Alexander passed away in 1891 in Brownsville, Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1824, Rutha Alexander entered the world in , Edmonson, Kentucky, USA, born to Jesse Alexander And Elizabeth Billings.
  • In 1850, Rutha Alexander resided in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Rutha Alexander resided in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rutha Alexander married Russell Jones, and had children including Elizebeth F Gary, James W Jones, Jesse Melvin Jones, Nancy J Woodcock, Polly Ann Jones.
  • Rutha Alexander passed away in 1891 in Brownsville, Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Jesse Alexander
1799–1868
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States of America
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Elizabeth Billings
1799–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Russell Jones
1830–1902
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, United States
RJ

Children(s)

Jesse Jones
1859–1931
Birth Location: Edmonson Co. Kentucky
JJ
Elizebeth Gary
1856–1931
Birth Location: Kentucky
EG
Nancy Woodcock
1854–1931
Birth Location: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
NW
James Jones
1838–1935
Birth Location: Kentucky
JJ
Polly Jones
1856–
Birth Location: Kentucky
PJ

Rutha Alexander's Ancestors

Self
Rutha Alexander
1824–1891
Birth Place: , Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Parents
Jesse Alexander
1799–1868
North Carolina, United States of America
Elizabeth Billings
1799–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Reuben Alexander
1763–1816
Ruth Bullock
1777–1861
Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
James (W) Lindsey
1770–1842
North Carolina, United States of America
Mary (Mc) MANN
1773–1813
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Rev Alexander
1745–1820
Nancy Brown
1745–1823
Charles Steiss
1745–1801
Catherine Long
1745–1815
Joshua Jr
1737–1813
James McMann
1750–1802
Mary Smith
1753–1800
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rutha Alexander's Descendants

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Rutha Alexander (13 Apr 1824–15 Nov 1891) m. Russell Jones (1830–10 June 1902)
  1. 1. Jesse (Melvin) Jones 1859–1931 m. Hester (Ann) Vincent 1860–1939
    1. 1. Ralph Jones 1880–1942 m. Martha (Avestus Christine "Tennia") Sailing 1880–1920 m. Tennie Jones 1881–
      1. 1. Earl Jones 1908–1972 m. Katie (Belle) Jones 1916–1966 m. Katie (Belle) Jones 1916–1966
        1. 1. Claud Jones 1933–2017 m. Dollie (Mae) Jones 1934–2001
        2. 2. Anna (B) Ford 1931–2001 m. Cicero (Wilber) Ford 1923–2020
        3. 3. Anna (Belle) Jones 1931–2001
      2. 2. Della (May) Jones 1913–1975
      3. 3. Elliott Jones 1904–1966
      4. 4. Deller (P.) Jones 1913–
      5. 5. Earl Jones 1909–
      6. 6. Elliott Jones 1905–
      7. 7. Della (Mae) Williams 1913–1975
    2. 2. Ruthie (Elizebeth) Jones 1887–1945
    3. 3. James (Oliver) Jones 1888–1956
    4. 4. Polly (Anne) Jones 1890–1963
    5. 5. Lillie (Frances) Jones 1893–1983
    6. 6. Russell Jones 1896–1962
    7. 7. Reuben Jones 1896–
    8. 8. Arbie Jones 1901–
    9. 9. Russell (B) Jones 1896–1962
    10. 10. Lilly Jones 1893–1983
    11. 11. Arba (Arby) Jones 1900–1972
    12. 12. Tommy Jones 1890–1958
    13. 13. Anna Jones 1892–
    14. 14. John (Rufus) Jones 1884–1957
    15. 15. James (Oliver) Jones 1888–1956
    16. 16. Thomas (Jefferson) Jones 1888–1958
    17. 17. Polly (Anne) Jones 1890–1963
    18. 18. Lillie (Frances) Jones 1893–1983
    19. 19. Russell (B) Jones 1896–1962
    20. 20. Reuben Jones 1896–
    21. 21. Earl Jones 1883–
    22. 22. Arba (Arby) Jones 1900–1972
    23. 23. Tommy Jones 1890–1958
    24. 24. Anna Jones 1892–
    25. 25. James Jones 1884–1956
    26. 26. Thomas Jones 1890–
    27. 27. Anna Jones 1892–
    28. 28. Lilly Jones 1893–
    29. 29. Russell Jones 1896–
    30. 30. Reuben Jones 1896–
  2. 2. Elizebeth (F) Gary 1856–1931 m. James Geary 1858–1935
    1. 1. Ida House 1881–1914
    2. 2. Merry (D) Geary 1881–
    3. 3. John (M) Geary 1884–1936
    4. 4. Wavie Geary 1888–1963
    5. 5. Robert (Stanford) Geary 1890–1965
    6. 6. James (Russell) Geary 1875–1971
    7. 7. Sarah (Frances) Key 1878–1968
    8. 8. Martha (E) Gary 1889–
  3. 3. Nancy (J) Woodcock 1854–1931 m. Franklin (M) Woodcock 1845–
    1. 1. Noah Woodcock 1888–
    2. 2. John Woodcock 1895–
    3. 3. Marion Woodcock 1886–
    4. 4. Washington Woodcock 1886–
    5. 5. Martha Woodcock 1887–
    6. 6. Annie Woodcock 1890–
  4. 4. James (W) Jones 1838–1935 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Jones 1859–1945
    1. 1. Jimmy Jones 1896–1897
    2. 2. Fanny (Almeady) Hack 1884–1918
  5. 5. Polly (Ann) Jones 1856–

Rutha Alexander's Timeline

5 Records

1824
13 Apr 1824
Birth of Rutha Alexander in , Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1850
1850
Age 26
Rutha Alexander resided here in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 36
Rutha Alexander resided here in Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 46
Rutha Alexander resided here in Precinct 1, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
Precinct 1, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
1891
15 Nov 1891
Age 67
Death of Rutha Alexander in Edmonson County, Kentucky
Edmonson County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Apr 1824
    Event Place: , Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Precinct 1, Edmonson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Nov 1891
    Event Place: Edmonson County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Brownsville, Edmonson County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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