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The angel of death again made his appearance and this time Keith Everett SUTTON answered the final call. Keith was the oldest son of Mr. and Mrs. George O. SUTTON. He was born Feb 25, 1913, at Haddam, Kansas and departed this life at Hollenberg, KS, Dec 24,1931, at the age of 18 years, 9 months and 29 days. He attended his first year of school at Haddam then in 1919 he moved from her with his parents to Chicago, Illinois, where the family lived until 1926, when they spent a year in Boise, Idaho and Portland, Oregon. Following that family came to Haddam where Keith attended his first year of High School. For the past two years they have lived at Great Bend, KS. He leaves to mourn, besides his parents, a brother, George O, Jr., many relatives and friends. Keith was ill only nine days. He was skating when someone ran into him pushing his hand through a glass cutting a deep gash in his hand. It was apparently healing nicely when tetanus developed. He uncomplainingly suffered the pangs of the disease and they thought he was recovering as fast as possible until Wednesday night, when he began to fail. In the still small hours of the morning he quietly slipped away, leaving only the memory of a kind hearted cheerful lad, who will be missed by all who were endeared to him. The Rev. EDDINS, pastor of the Baptist church in Hollenberg, conducted funeral services in the Haddam church, Sunday afternoon in the presence of many sympathetic friends. As the winter sun began to sink in the west his body was gently lowered to its last resting place in the Haddam cemetery.
Asa Roy DARBY , the son of Rufus and Belinda DARBY, was born Aug 25, 1847 in Belmont Co, Ohio and died at his home in Morrowville, on Mar 18, 1841 , at the age of 93 years, 6 months and 23 days. He came with his parents to Marshall Co, Iowa in 1855. The family moved to the Territory of Kansas in 1858, settling in Washington Co, where he has since made his home, except for one year which was spent in Oregon. He was married to Miss Clara HAWORHT, Sept 4, 1887 at Washington, KS. To this union three children were born, Vernon Roy DARBY of Morrowville, Mrs. Winnifred May MENZIES of Washington, and Herbert Willis DARBY of Washington. Mrs. DARBY died Jan9, 1904. He was married to Miss Sara GARRETT, Jan 11, 1912 at Morrowville, KS. He is survived by his wife, his children, six grandchildren, five great grandchildren, a number of nieces and nephews and many friends. He was a faithful and loyal member of the Methodist church for many years. Funeral Services were conducted by his pastor, the Rev. I.C. WILLARD at the Methodist church, on Thursday afternoon and interment was made in the Morrowville Cemetery.
Word was received here of the death of Mrs. Mary PICKARD; Wed, Mar 12 at her home in Eugene, Oregon. Mrs. PICKARD was an old Haddam, Kansas resident, coming to the community by wagon train in the early 80's. On Sept 22, she and her husband celebrated their 59th wedding Anniversary.
For the past 29 years, the PICKARD's have lived in Oregon. Mrs PICKARD was past 80 years old and was a sister of A. R. RUSSELL of Haddam.
Funeral services were held at Eugene, Saturday afternoon and burial was made at Eugene
SOPHIA JANE RUCKER: Born: 1878, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California
Married: 14 January 1904 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
EMMETT MCDONALD Born: 1873, Lawrence County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California ___
MARRIAGE LICENSE:
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by Law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in marriage Emett McDonald of Fort Scott, Kansas, aged 31 years and SOPHIA J. RUCKER of Fort Scott, aged 26 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson, Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 14th day of January A.D. 1904
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE:
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage of EMMETT McDONALD and SOPHIA J. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Kansas on the fourteenth day of January A.D. 1904.
( address Lawrence, Kansas) Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel
Marriage record - Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox
Publication Date:
1903
Article:
DORA A. RUCKER Born: 1883, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas Buried: Kansas
Married: 20 May 1903 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
BURTON E. FOX Born: 1882, Independance, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas. Buried: Kansas
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MARRIAGE LICENSE
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage, BURTON E. FOX of Independence, Kansas, aged 21 years DORA A. RUCKER of Fort Scott, Kansas aged 20 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Probate Court, this 17th day of May A.D. 1903
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the arriage BURTON E. FOX and DORA A. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas on the 20th day of May A.D. 1903.
Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel __________________
CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER Wife of William Lee Rucker _______
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, TRIBUNE -- MONITOR Monday Evening, December 31, 1828
MRS. W. LEE RUCKER, Died at 5 am, Resident for 57 years dies at Mercy Hospital, Was ill for two years.
Member of Eastern Star and Women's Relief Corps -- Belonged to NUTZ FAMILY
Mrs. Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker, wife of W. Lee Rucker, insurance agent of 13 S. Holbrook street, passed away at 5 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 26th. Mrs. Rucker underwent an operation in 1926 for carcinob--since which time she has suffered severe illness at intervals. Her husband was constantly at her bedside and everything known in science was done to save her life. Mrs. Rucker displayed a cheerful spirit, and even hope, when chatting with friends and relatives. Her sickroom was filled with flowers that were greatly appreciated and during the holidays many kind courtesies were bestowed.
Carrie Belle Nutz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Nutz. Was born in Alton, Ill., March 14,1858, making her 70 years, eight months and seventeen days. Her mother, widowed came to Fort Scott in 1872 and reared a family of ?? sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rucker was the last of the brothers and sisters. The brothers were expert machinists connected with the Old Fort Scott Foundry.
The deceased was thrice married, first to Jacob Smith, former Justice of the Peace and later to J.P. Miller, pioneer Banker, both deceased.
On Christmas day, 1924, she was united in marriage to W.L. Rucker an old schoolmate. Then after many years renewed the friendship and became congential life companions. Mrs. Rucker was a good business woman, managing much real estate industriously. She was a home love and faithful, sincere friend, kindly in cases of sorrow or illness. She had an unfailing sense of humor which made her a merry associate.
She joined Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. April 4, 1893 and was active as an officer for many years. She also served as Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She kept her membership in the Women's Relief Corps and in the Methodist Ladies Society.
She will be sorely missed by those dear to her.
Mrs. Rucker took an motherly interest in her niece, Miss Margaret Nutz nephews, Harold Nutz of the Tribune Office Leonard Nutz, Wichita Clarence Nutz, Pueblo, Colorado Everett Nutz, Liberty, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrison of Joplin, Missouri nephew and neice and other of the late Theo. Nutz visited her also. Mrs. Charles Nutz of Topeka, was a sister-in-law, while Mrs. Ralph Richards is a niece.
The body will lie in state at Konantz Mortuary until the Funeral.
The services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock pm at the First Methodist Church, Conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H.J. Cockerill.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot.
Pallbearers will be: Upton Snider J.T. Beatty E.C. Bright Ralph Bright Cliff Crain C.R. Hughes. _______
TRIBUTE to MRS. RUCKER:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE-MONITOR , Thursday, January 3, 1929
Sermon by Rev. H.J. Cockerill at rites yesterday --
Eastern Star Burial Services Among the many sorrowing friends and relatives, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Belle Rucker yesterday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church were members of the W.R.C. with the colors, and members of Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. whose officers gave the burial service.
More About CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER: Burial: January 02, 1929 Evergreen Cemetery Bourbon County, Kansas
Lloyd C. Easter, 81, Wichita, died Saturday, December 4, 1993, Wichita. He was born June 6, 1912, at Fort Scott,
Son of Charles Edward and EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter. He married Arlene Noggle on March 5, at Iola.
Survivors include his wife
Sons: Larry Easter, Wichita Steven Easter, Cheney, Kansas
Brother: Charles Edward Easter, Big Springs, Texas
Sister: Dora Flood, ElDorado, Kansas
Two grandchildren.
Pastor Charles Barlett will conduct the services at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2100 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67214
More About LLOYD C. EASTER: Burial: December 07, 1993 Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom, Wichita, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack
Marriage License - State of Kansas --County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage:
Lincoln A. Rucker of Fort Scott Kas, aged 29 years, and Minnie A. Prager of same place, aged 27 years, and of this License you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In Testimony Whereof, I, R.J. Waters, Probate Judge of said County and State, Have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 19th day of November A.D. 1889
signed R.J. WATERS Probate Judge {{seal}} -------
CERTIFICATE:
I, A.B. McCurdy, do hereby certify that I solemnized the Marriage of Lincoln A. Rucker and Minnie Prager, at Fort Scott on the 20th day of November A.D. 1889.
signed A.B. McCurdy Pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas -------
OBIT:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE - MONITOR -- 23 February 1948 --
RUCKER, Lincoln Abraham
" LINK RUCKER RITES "
Funeral rites for Lincoln A. Rucker, retired merchant and pioneer resident, who died at his home Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cheney Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. W.F. Keesecker of the Presbyterian Church conducted services and spoke of Mr. Rucker's pioneer heritage, his long and useful life and his many acts of kindness.
Mrs. Howard Jones played favorite hymns on the chapel organ.
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery,
with the following serving as pallbearers: Walter Prager, Cliff W. Crain, Ralph Ingham, Charles Hanes, Clifford Gordon, D.P. Gordon.
Out-of town relatives here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rucker, Tulsa; Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, a Son JACK, and a Daughter ANN of Kansas City..
Mr. Rucker was born in a log cabin near Marmaton and was six months old when Kansas was admitted as a state to the union.
He moved to Coffeyville in 1892, where he was a merchant for 40 years.
Following his retirement in 1936, he came to Fort Scott to make his home.
He was a charter member of the Coffeyville Elks lodge and at one time served as secretary.
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More About ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Burial: February 22, 1948, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Wife of Link: MINNIE PRAGER: Burial: October 1931, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Children of ABRAHAM RUCKER and MINNIE PRAGER: CARL RUCKER JACK RUCKER ANN RUCKER
CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. b. July 1880, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; d. May 10, 1881, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. _______
CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER:
DIED - RUCKER
OBIT: FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR Wednesday Morning, May 11, 1881.
On Tuesday evening, May 10th, 1881, at 5 1/2 o'clock.
C.T. Rucker, JR. infant son of C.T. and Sarah Rucker, died of Cholera Infantum, age 9 months and 15 days.
The funeral will take place at the residence of its parents this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
" Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Although as A wise Father has seen fit to take this little one, who was a sunbeam, in the home now bereft of it, there is a solace in this declaration which can assurage the most poignant grief and disperse the deepest gloom...
More About CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: Burial: May 11, 1881, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR , Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday Evening, November 27, 1937
LEE RUCKER, BORN IN THIS COUNTY IN 1857, DIES THIS MORNING
The son of Mr and Mrs C. T. Rucker, His birthplace was near Marmaton, 14 September 1857
Funeral Rites Monday
" His death closes a long life that had many interesting incidents and made him a familiar figure here "
William Lee Rucker , better known as Lee Rucker, of 15 South Holbrook Street, a resident of the County all his life, Died this morning at 9:45 at Burke Street Hospital, where he was taken several days ago. Although Mr Rucker had been in failing health the past two years after undergoing a serious operation his health seemed to improve until last week when he suffered a severe Heart Attack and was taken to the hospital. Mr Rucker seemed to improve in the past few days, but was stricken suddenly this morning and death followed immediately. -------
" BORN NEAR MARMATON "
Mr Rucker was well known in the county and the city. Son of: Mr & Mrs Clifton T. Rucker and was born near Marmaton on 14 September 1857. He had lived in the city since 1869. He was united in marriage to MARY CARRIE NUTZ MILLER, who died in 1929.
Mr Rucker leaves one brother: Lincoln A. Rucker of Coffeyville, who had been at the bedside.
Three half-sisters: Mrs Effie Easter, Fort Scott; Mrs Sophia McDonald, LosAngles, California; Mrs Dora Fox, Kansas City, Kansas; and Harold Nutz and Miss Margaret Nutz, a nephew and neice.
Mr Rucker was a very interesting personality. He was very socialble and was an engaging conversationalist. He was well read and was very familar with the History of Fort Scott and the Old Time Residents. Mr Rucker attended The First Methodist Church. -------
" FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 o'clock, at the Konaniz Chapel and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The srvices will be conducted by Dr. C.I. Coldsmith assisted by Dr. B.F. Gaither.
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THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR Tuesday November 30, 1937
A 12 -- LINE RUCKER WILL The Entire Estate Goes To Brother, Brief Document Stipulates.
By the Will of the late W.L. Rucker, filed in probate court today, the entire estate of the deceased is left to his brother, Lincoln Rucker of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is made sole beneficiary and executor.The Will made on January 23, 1933, is very brief, containing only 12 lines.
The names of Charles Hanes, Lillian Hurst and C.J. Kirkpatrick, are signed as witnesses.
The WILL reads as follows:
WILL OF W. LEE RUCKER
I, W. Lee Rucker, of the City of Fort Scott, County of Bourbon, State of Kansas, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament.
I give devise and bequeath all of my property of whatever kind, real and personal, and wheresoever situated, after the payment of any just debts that may constitute a claim upon it at the time of my death, to my brother Lincoln A. Rucker.
I do hereby name and appoint my brother, Lincoln A. Rucker, the sole executor and administrator of this, my last will and testament and to act without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of January, 1933.
Signed W. LEE RUCKER
Witness Charles A. Hanes Witness Lillian Hurst Witness C. J. Kirkpatrick -------
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of W. LEE RUCKER, Deceased.
FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
On this 3rd, day of October, 1941, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, the above entitled matter comes on for hearing on the petion filed herein on the 4th day of September, 1941, of the executor of the Will of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, for the assignment of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled thereto.
And the Petition filed herein this 3rd, day of October, 1941, to correct the description of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Court finds that due notice of the hearing of Final Settlement has been duly given and published as required by law and the Order of the Court, and that proof thereof has been duly filed in this Court.
The Court after hearing the evidence and being duly advised in the premises, further finds that the said decedent died testate on the 27th, day of November, 1937;
that at the time of his death the said decedent resided at Fort Scott, Kansas;
that the said estate has been fully administered;
that all inheritance taxes determined to be due the State of Kansas are paid;
that all estate taxes determined to be due the United States are paid; there being none.
The Court finds that the Petition of Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor of the Estate of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, this day filed praying that the real estate described therein as Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, be and is hereby corrected and ordered to read as follows, to-wit;
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less Railway right-of-way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. ( 203 Heylman )
That the residue of said estate consists of the following described real estate, situated in Bourbon County, Kansas, to-wit:
Lot 7 and North 5 ft. of Lot 9, Block 93, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (15 South Holbrook);
North 40 ft. of Lot 10, Block 128, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (220 South Holbrook);
Lot 5, Block 1, Catholic Church Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (723 South Eddy);
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less railway right of way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, (203 Heylman);
Lot 6, Block 22, Couch's Second Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (412 Heylman);
Lot 5, Block11, Wilson's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (115 North Crawford);
Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 207, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (302 E. Seventh St.);
Lot 18, Block 16, Tower Hill Subdivision of Blackett's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas ( 1120 Horton Street )
and personal property as follows, None; that in and by his last will, duly admitted to probate herein, the decedent devised and bequeathed to Lincoln A. Rucker, all of the above and foregoing described property.
IT IS THEREFORE BY THE COURT DECREE, that the above described real estate and personal property and all other estate of the decedent within the State of Kansas, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, be and the same is hereby assigned to and vested in the said Lincoln A. Rucker, and his Petition for Final Settlement Approved.
The Court further finds that there remains due the Court, the sum of $9.80 Court Costs, and upon said Executor paying into Court the said sum, That he be discharged from all further liability as such Executor.
J. A. Stanton Probate Judge.
Prepared by A. M. Keene, Attorney for Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor -------
More About WILLIAM LEE RUCKER: Burial: November 29, 1937, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack Medical Information: Failing health for past two years, after undergoing a serious operation. Heart Attack a week ago. Another and he died immediatly.
THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE--MONITOR Wednesday, December 28, 1910
Funeral Services Tomorrow
Rev. Satterlee will conduct Funeral of Mrs. C.T. Rucker Burial in Evergreen
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Frances Rucker, wife of C.T. Rucker, Former SHERIFF of Bourbon County, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, south of the city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and Rev. Satterlee, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral service.
The body will be taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial.
Mrs. Bert Fox of Independence, Kansas and Mrs. Emmett McDonald of Coffeyville, two daughters of the deceased. Mrs. C.E. Easter the only other child, lives southwest of the city..
_______ The Konantz Funeral Home Fort Scott, Kansas Telephone 223-1212
" Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1885 "
Rucker, Sarah Frances, Place of death: 6 miles south of Fort Scott Age at death: 61 years, 0 months, 6 days, Hour of death 2:25 pm, Physician E. B. PAYNE. Services: Evergreen, 28 December 1910, 10:30am
More About SARAH FRANCES JENNINGS: Burial: December 28, 1910, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
------- BORN: 28 January 1849 DIED: 27 December 1910
FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
Article:
FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
Marriage Certificate Territory of Kansas County of Bourbon
This certifies that on the 16th of October A.D. 1856, the rites of Matrimony were solomized between Clifton T. Rucker of Franklin County, Missouri and Nancy E. Chambers of Bourbon County, Kansas. This 1st day of December 1856
C. R. RICE ------- Recorded this 26th day of December, 1856 A.F. Harley, clerk ______________ Notes for: NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS Marriage to Clifton Tinsley Rucker ended in DIVORCE -------
*** MRS RUCKER DEAD ***
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Wednesday, 28 February 1900
Mother of Link and Lee Passed Away at 6 o;clock pm
Mrs. Nancy E. Rucker, one of Fort Scott's oldest and highly respected citizens, died last night at 6 o'clock at her home, 753 South National Avenue, after a breif illness. Death was caused by CANCER. She was about 65 years old and was the mother of Link and Lee Rucker. She was taken seriously sick about two weeks ago. Link Rucker was notified by telegram and came up from Coffeyville Monday night being at her bedside when she died. Lee Rucker is in the West, but it is probable that he will be here for the Funeral which will be held tomorrow afternoon. The deceased came here in the early days and was a worthy Christain lady whose high standing in the community cultivated a large aquaintance. -------
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Thursday, March 1, 1900
The funeral of the late MRS. NANCY RUCKER who died Tuesday evening of CANCER of the LIVER, will be held from the residence 753 South National Avenue this afternoon at 2 p.m. ...
Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. -------
More About NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS: Burial: March 01, 1900, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Liver Cancer
BORN: 05 April 1837 DIED: 27 February 1900
WIFE #1 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER... _____________________
SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER b: Tennessee or North Carolina.? I need Record of Birth.? d: 27 February 1868 - Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Bu: Marmaton Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas.? m: Franklin County, Missouri Widow of Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll _______
Executor of the Estate: William Branch - Brother ___
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
WILLIAM BRANCH being duly sworn executor for the deceased. SUSAN RUCKER dec'd without a WILL and ---------- content of his knowledge and belief, Names and place of residence of the heirs of the deceased as follows, to - wit;
ELIZA JEAN RUCKER, Bourbon County,
ELISHA HURT RUCKER, Bourbon County,
THOMAS LEVI RUCKER, Bourbon County,
JAMES WILSON RUCKER, Bourbon County.
signed WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator
Subscribed and Sworn before me, this 4th day of March 1868.
AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER was FOUNDER of " RUCKERS PRAIRIE ", MISSOURI Established the First Post Office, 22 December 1853, served as the FIRST Postmaster until 15 May 1858.
Ruckers Prairie was later renamed Lubbering, Missouri. _____
522 Harvard Street, NW, Washington D. C. 21 February 1920
Judge Robert B. Denny Jackson, Missouri
Dear Judge Denny:
Ruckers Prairie Post Office was established 22 December 1853 and discontinued, 21 November 1861
The following Postmasters served there:
Ambrose L.F. Rucker - 22 December 1853 to 15 May 1858
T.C.G. Jones - 15 May 1858 to 18 January 1859
L.T. Jones - 18 January 1859 to 7 March 1860
William Russell - 7 March 1860 to 18 July 1860
Jeremiah Russell - 18 July 1860 to 21 November 1861
Have you any idea about what Section, Township and Range this Postoffice was located in or can you give me an idea who owns the land now, so I can hunt it up on the map?
Will appreciate any help or clue to help given. Notations hereon will answer.
b: 1792 in North Carolina d: 1849 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri Bu: --?-- Cemetery, Franklin County, ? Missouri ? m: 1813 Nancy Branch Cumberland County, North Carolina. Nancy and Levi were COUSINS
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State of Missouri County of Franklin
The State of Missouri to all persons to whom these presenters come; Greeting.
Know ye that wereas LEVI BRANCH, late of the County of Franklin; died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death properties in this state which be lost due to my --?-- er or diminished in value if speedy care be --?-- takers of the same to the end therefore that the said property may be collected preserved and disposed of according to law.
We do hereby appoint WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator of all and --?-- ular the goods and chattels. in 8ths and credits which were of the said LEVI BRANCH at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said properity according to the law and collect all moneys due said deceased and in general to do and perform all other acts which are or hereafter may be required of him by law..
In testimony whereof I, C.J. Jeffnes, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Franklin
Appeared, have herewith Signed My name and affixed the seal of said Court at Office this Fourteenth day of May A D 1849.
C.J. Jeffnes Clerk
Recorded May 14, 1849 {{ seal }}
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Children: Susan Elizabeth Branch Rucker John Carrol Branch William Branch Wilson Devalson Branch _____________________
WILLIAM BRANCH Administration of the Estate of the said SUSAN RUCKER
For Medical Attendance and Medicine, furnished Mrs SUSAN RUCKER and Family from September 12th 1866 to February 23rd 1868. Twenty Two Dollars $22.00 ___
County of Bourbon State of Kansas
Before me John Todd a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared M.D. Elder agent of above named W.G. Elder who made solemn oath that there is justly due on the above claim the sum of $22.00 that no payments have been made thereon, and that there are no offers to against the same to his knowledge.
M.D. Elder, agent for W. G. Elder M.D.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of October 1870
John Todd, Justice of the Peace
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Fort Scott, Kansas December 10th, 1870
For Mrs SUSAN RUCKER.
Five visits and medicine $35.00
N.N. Horton M.D.
MEDICAL Bill turned into the Estate of Susan Rucker. Dr. Horton claims that it is Justly Due..
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FINAL SETTLEMENT of the ESTATE of SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Recorded: 30 April 1874 ___
SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER: Born: 1814 - Tennessee or North Carolina.? Died: 1868 Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Burial: 1868 Marmaton Cemetery, Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas.?
Marriage Record: December 23, 1846 to Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll Book B, Page 038-2 Franklin Co. Courthouse, Union, MO. ___
Parents: William Levi Branch, Jr. & Nancy Branch (cousins) ---- Brothers: John Carrol Branch William Branch Wilson Devalson Branch
Ray KENTON aged 59, who died at his home at 345 South Winter Street, Salem, OR, Monday morning, Jan 13, was born at Colesburg, IA, Jan 8, 1871. At the age of 8 years he moved to Shurbert, Nebraska, and lived there until 1894 when he moved to Haddam, Kansas. In 1920 he moved to Salem, Oregon where he was living at the time of his death. In 1892, he was united in marriage to Linnie M. DOWNS and to this union five children were born; Mrs. Gladys DOUGLAS of Hagerman, Idaho; Mrs. Hazel SELMAR, Mrs. Alma WILLIS, Miss Harriet KENTON, all of Salem and Charles Worth KENTON, who preceded him in death June 18, 1928. He leaves to mourn his wife, one sister, Mrs. Lizzie GARNET of Holcomb, KS, his daughters, four grandchildren and many friends. Funeral services were conducted Tues. Jan 14, by teh Masonic Lodge of Salem. Interment was in the Belcrest Memorial Park. Mr. KENTON worked for several years as a faithful employee at one of the hospitals in Salem, and for several months after his health had failed the hospital took care of him in reward for his faithful services.
I, Peter Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange planter being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner following:
Imprimis: I, do order that all my Just Debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Rucker all my Estate both real and Personal During her natural life and after her Decease to be Devided in the following manner.
Item: I, give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Margaret Tinsley and my Son In-law Isaac Tinsley a negro boy named Yorkshire to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Son Ephraim Rucker a negro Girl named Fillis to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Ann Cook and my son in law Shem Cook a negro girl named Jeney to her and her increase to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, do Desire that all the Remainder of my Estate both real and personal after my wifes Decease as aforesaid to be sold by my Exr. hereafter named at public auction to the highest bidder on six months credit for Current Money the Buyer giving Good Security and the money arising by Sale to be Equally Devided amongst my beloved Children by name as followeth:
Thomas Rucker
Elizabeth Pierce
William Rucker
Mary Offell
James Rucker
Ephraim Rucker
Ann Cook
and to their heirs forever,
and lastly I do Constitute and appoint my beloved Sons James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker to be my Whole and sole Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and Disannuling all other Testaments and wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this eighteen day of January 1742/43.
Signed sealed. {{seal}} Peter Rucker his X mark
Published in the presence of Wm. Jackson Wm. Offell Mich. Holt his X mark
At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday ye 23 Day of Febry. 1743.
The Last Will and Testament of Peter Rucker Dec'd. being presented into Court by James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker Exrs. Therein named and proved by the oaths of Wm. Jackson and Mich. Holt two of the Witnesses Thereto who also made Oath that they saw William Offell sign the same as an Evidence and the sd Exrs. having severally Taken the Oath of an Exr. and having Entered into bond with Mic. Holt, George Holt and Richard Mauldin Junr.,
Their Securities, before their due Execution thereof, Probate is Granted them and the said will together with the Bond was admitted to record.
TWO VERSIONS OF JOHN RUCKER'S WILL ---- Son of PETER RUCKER
John left one (1) shilling sterling to his daughter Margaret Smith, less than what he willed to his other children. Her marriage to Isaac Smith was greatly DISAPPROVED of by her family.
ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, JOHN RUCKER Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind and Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS:
I, do order that all my just Debts & funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture and Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold and divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
1. Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his choice of my guns
2. Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse called Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
3. Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred Kurg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Exector, for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses and horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts,I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Executor if my Debts can't be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
4. Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs forever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
5. Item: I, give my Daughter MARGARET SMITH one shilling Sterling and lastly
I, do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed, Sealed, Published John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robert Seag {{seal}} Joseph Hawkins {{seal}} Richard Cross {{seal}}
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gentleman Dec'd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow and Relict and Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre and Richard Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Executor and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the said Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holtand James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah & Peter Rucker
- faithful and true Administration of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
28 January 1742
Jonathan Gibson Court Clerk
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WILL OF JOHN RUCKER
Orange County, Virginia Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, John Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS: I, do order that all my just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture & Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold & divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his Choice of my guns,
Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse alled Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred K urg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Ex.r for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses & horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts, I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Exec if my Debts cant be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benj a Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs for ever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benja Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
Item: I, give my Daughter Margaret Smith one shilling Sterling
and lastly I do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed Sealed Published
John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robt Seagre/Seayre ? Joseph Hawkins Richd Cross
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gent. Decsd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow & Relict & Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre/Seayre? and Richd Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Exec and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the sd Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holt and James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah and Peter Rucker
- faithful & true Admon. of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
WILL OF AMBROSE L.F.RUCKER SR.Son of Captain, John Rucker, Grandson of Peter Rucker. Also known as COL. Ambrose Rucker
Copies of Original Documents: by Earl Horton May, Bedford City/County Museum, Bedford, Virginia.. Transcribed by C.V. Leighton, Seaside, Oregon, 16 February 2000
Will Book #7, page 717, 718,
Accounts list
Will Book No. 4, pages, 479 - 480 - 481
In the name of God amen. I, Ambrose Rucker Sr. of Amherst Countyand Parrish of Lexington being in perfect health and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Viz,
I lend to my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER during her widowhood or natural life, Ten choice negroes, with the addition of three others, namely Bart, Old Man and Clary, the Marman Plantation whereon I now live, with four hundred and seventy three acres of land in which said plantation is included, being a part thereof with one other tract of land on the head of Harrises Creek, called my Mountain Plantation (except what
I shall hereafter will to my SON, AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. with all the stock and plantation utensils of every kind, including the waggon and mill, all my household and kitchen furniture at her death or marriage to return to my estate to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren.
I give and bequeath to my SON AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. the new survey on the upper or north side of my Mountain Plantation containing two hundred odd acres, with the addition of one hundered acres taken off, the land formerly contested between Lucas and myself, which which said hundred acres last mentioned is a part of tract lent to my wife and all the land on the south or west side of the road that leads from the head of Harrises Creek, with two negroes (Viz) Sarah and Crese the former being now in his posession, with all other things I have given him heretofore, or let him have, except the ore Bank Land on the high peak of the Tobacco-row Mountain, to him and his heirs forever..The ore Bank Land containing three hundred and seventy five acres with one other tract adjoining, is to be sole at the direction of my Executors and divided equally among my children and grandchildren.
I give to my SON ISAAC RUCKER three hundred acers of land, from the upper side of my Rocky Creek Plantation,running quite accross the creek from oneside of the land to the other, also a negro woman named Anna and her children also Betty and her increase the said negro being now in his posession, also all other things I have heretofore given him, to him and his heirs forever.
I give to my SON BENJAMIN RUCKER three hundred acres of land, it being the tract of land my SON ISAAC RUCKER now lives on, with the addition of one hundred acres that are now in his possesion , Store-houses and my barn, also a horse, saddle and bridle, a good feather bed and furniture, two negroes (Viz) Caleb and Rhoda, two cows and calves, two sows and pigs, my rifle gun and three sheep, to him and his heirs forever.
Item.. I give to my SON REUBEN RUCKER {dec'd} equal to two hundred pounds, also fifty pounds more in property to his heirs forever..
I have given and now do confirm unto the heirs of WINIFRED PLUNKETT {dec'd} one hundred and thirty pounds, and my Executors are to pay them in property seventy pounds more to them and their heirs forever.
I have given and do give unto the heirs of PEGGY McDANIEL {dec'd} one hundred pounds in property and they are to be paid by my Executors (from my estate) in property one hundred pounds more, to their heirs forever.
I do give and have given unto FRANKEY LEE two negroes Viz Lydia and Cresey and sixty pounds in property making in the whole two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give and have given to my MOLLY BURFORD, one negro woman named Sereler and other things to the amount of one hundred pounds, and my Executors are to pay her from my estate one hundred pounds more in property, so as to make her first portion two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give to ELIZABETH MARR and have given two negroes (Viz) Dilcey and Tiller now in her posession and other things to the amount of one hundred and sixty pounds and my Executors are to pay her in property out of my estate, forty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I lend to SOPHIA RUCKER now SOPHIA JENNINGS, five negroes, Vix, Letia, Dole, Craysey, Betsa and Daniel during pleasure, at her death they are to go to the heirs and issue of her body forever.. also I give to my DAUGHTER SOPHIA fifty pounds cash, which said sum I desire my Executors to pay personally.
I give to my DAUGHTER CAROLINE HANSFORD, two negroes Viz June and Nancy and other things to the value of one hundred and fifty poundsand my Executors are to her from my estate in property, fifty pounds more to her & her heirs forever.
I give to MATILDA MARR, two negroes (Viz) Anna and Carka and other things to the value of one hundred and eighty pounds and my Executorsare to pay her out of my estate, twenty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
I give to CHARLOTTE RUCKER, two negroes Viz Caroline and Bicey,a good feather bed and furniture, a horse, saddle and bridle worth twenty pounds and the said negroes value at one hundred and twenty pounds, and bed and furniture at fifteen pounds making in all one hundred and fifty five pounds and my Executors are to pay her out of my estate, forty five pounds in property to make her legacy two hundred pounds, to her and her heirs forever. which legacy is to be disposed of to the use of my said Daughter at the discretion of my executors..
I give to my DAUGHTER SALLY MARR two negroes (viz) Dolshia and Little Lucy or yellow Lucy at the quarter valued at one hundred and fifty pounds, a horse saddle and bridle at twenty pounds, a feather bed and furniture at fifteen pounds and other things amounting to one hundred and ninety nine pounds nineteen schillings and my executors are to pay her one shilling to make up her legacy, two hundred pounds in all, to her and her heirs forever.
Finally all my land and other things not herein willed are to be sold and put to value to pay the legacies, after they are paid, the remainder of my estate both real and personal that is not willed away is to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren (Viz)
1. The children of REUBEN RUCKER one share. 2. The children of WINIFRED PLUNKETT one share. 3. The children of MARGARET McDANIEL one share. 4. The children of MOLLY BURFORD one share. 5. The children of FRANKEY LEE one share. 6. AMBROSE RUCKER one share. 7. ISAAC RUCKER one share. 8. SOPHIA JENNINGS one share. 9. CAROLINE HANSFORD one share. 10. BETSEY MARR one share. 11. MATILDA MARR one share. 12. SALLY MARR one share. 13. CHARLOTTE RUCKER one share. 14. BENJAMIN RUCKER one share. and their heirs forever..
I give to BENJAMIN RUCKER (dec'd), ANTHONY RUCKER and the heirs and representatives of ISAAC RUCKER (dec'd), their due share, sell the lands patented in my name in the State of Kentucky agreeable to contract to them hereto in for it is to be observed that I reserve half an acre of land for a grave yard, where the grave yard is now fixed to belong to my family forever.
And lastly I do appoint my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER and my beloved SONS ; AMBROSE RUCKER and ISAAC RUCKER whole and sole Executrix and Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this third day of December one thousand eight hundred and three.
signed AMBROSE RUCKER {{seal}} 3 December 1803
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged In presence of:
John Cooney, Henry A. Christian, Anthony Rucker Tinsley Rucker
Memorandium:
Tis ordered in my Will that the land whereon I now live shall be sold to the highest bidder. I hereby direct it shall be sold on credit three annual payments and the money to be divided agreeable to my will.
signed Ambrose Rucker 1st January 1807
At a Court held for Amherst County the 21st day of December 1807:
This last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER, deceased was proven by the oaths of John Cooney and Anthony Rucker two wittnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And I, Isaac Rucker one of the Executors named in said Will, personally came into Court and qualified according to laws, and entered into Bond with Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, John McDaniel and Benjamin Rucker Jr., his sureties in the penalty of $50,000.00 current Money conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste
At a Court held for Amherst County the 18th day of January 1808. William Ware & Thomas Moore being sworn say they verily believe that the signature to then above instrument of writing was in the proper hand writing of the said Ambrose Rucker.
The same is ordered to be Recorded
Teste
Wm S. Crawford Clerk
Will Book No. 4, pages 481 & 482
Know all men by these presents, that we Isaac Rucker, Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, Benjamin Rucker, and John McDaniel are held and firmly bound unto Will Loving, James Montgomery, Philip Johnson and John Warwick,
Gentlemen, Issues of the Court of Amherst County, now sitting in the sum of fifty thousand dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices and their sucsessors, we bind ourselfs and each of us and each of our heirs,
Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by those presents.
Sealed with our seals, this 21st day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seven and in the 32nd year of the commonwealth...
The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Isaac Rucker one of the Executors of the Last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER Deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands and possesion of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the County Court of Amherst at such time as he shall be there unto required , the said Courts, and the same goods, chattles and credits, and all other the goods, chattels & credits of the said deceased, which at anytime after shall come to the hands, possesion or knowledge of the said Isaac Rucker or into the hands or possesion of any other person or persons for him do well and truly administer, according to the laws and further then do make a just and true account of his actings and doings therein thereto required by the said Court, and also shall truly pay and deliver all the Legacies contained and specified in the said testament as far as the said goods, chattels and credits, will xxx to attend and the law shall charge, then this obligation to be said and void and of no effect or else to remain in full force and virtue.
signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of the court
teste Heartland DC
Isaac Rucker {{seal}} Anthony Rucker {{seal}} Benjamin Rucker {{seal}} David Tinsley {{seal}} John McDaniel {{seal}}
I, Ambrose Rucker of the County of Bedford and State of Virginia,being weak in body, out of sound and perfect of mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and blessed by the Almighty God for in his name, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament,in manner and form following, that is to say, first it is my wish and desire that all my just be prior.
I give and bequeath to my SON TINSLEY RUCKER, four dollars with what I have already given him.
I give unto my SON THOMAS RUCKER, four dollars with what I have here tofore given him.
I give unto my SON GARLAND RUCKER, my tract of land in Kentucky; extra on account of his misfortunes, also one negro boy, named Henry.
I give unto my SON ANTHONY RUCKER, two negroes, Essesco and Little Wat.
I give unto my DAUGHTER FRANCES HANCOCK, two negro boys named Nelson and Peter.
I give unto my SON-IN-LAW JAMES RUCKER, fifty acres of land adjoining the land on which he now lives commencing at one line and running and -----to the other.
I give to my GRAND DAUGHTER EMELY RUCKER, one negro girl, named Harrietta.
I give to my GRANDSON ELISHA HURT, one negro boy, named James.
I give to my SON AMBROSE L. RUCKER, the balance of the two hundred and fifteen acres of land, which I had reserved for myself, together with two negroes, named Reuben and Ewing. He is also to have a share of the present crop, for his two negroes Reuben and Gregory. also half of my stock, of all kinds, one half of all my household and kitchen furniture, together with all my plantation utensils.
I also leave my DAUGHTER NANCY RUCKER, into the hands of my son AMBROSE RUCKER and for which considerations, I further give unto him the following slaves, to wit Davy, George, Wat, Lary, Martha and Rhoda; also the remaining half of my household and kitchen furniture, together with the remaining half of my stock of all kinds.
I appoint ANTHONY and AMBROSE L. RUCKER my Executors to this my Last Will and Testament; I do hereby revoking all former Will by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this day date above written..
his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
This is my desire, that my SON GARLAND RUCKER take my two old negroes Ned and -----and lastly, it is my desire, that this my codicil by me and made a part of my last will and testament to all intents and my ----- witness of ----,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal This day and date above written.
signed - his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
Probate Court held for Bedford County, at the Courthouse: August 27, 1827
The procedding Court, with the Will and Testament together with the Codicil thereto annexed, Of Ambrose Rucker, deceased. Was proved by the oath of Richard Hobson Jr., and Rawley Rather Sen. residing, witnesses, and was ordered to be to be recorded. In an motion of ANTHONY RUCKER, one of the executors, therein names, who made oaths and your bond and securities according to law, certificate was granted him for allowing probate thereof in due form;
AMBROSE L. RUCKER the other named Executor, DECLINED EXECUTORSHIP.
AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III Died: 17 August 1859 Marion Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory
(F.= Franklin or Frederick.??) -------
Bourbon County, Kansas, Index To Willbooks 1867 - 1925 W. David Samuelsen -- Sampubco -- Salt Lake City Index page 14 --- Volume A -- Page 7
Ambrose LeGrande F. Rucker -- MARION Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory -------
Will Book Page 174 -- 175 Bourbon County Courthouse ---- Fort Scott, Kansas ------- 174
MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III ------ WILL ------
I, Ambrose L. Rucker of the County of Bourbon in Kansas Territory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. ---ovq---
1st,It is my will that all my lawful and just debts be paid.
2nd, I give and bequeath to my WIFE SUSAN RUCKER in lieu of her dower the plantation on which we now reside on Yellow Paint Road in Bourbon County, Kansas Territory, also a land warrant of one hundred sixty acres No. 77097, Issued to Richard Runee/Puree. The 25th day of January 1858 and assigned to me --- during her widowhood or so long as she remains my widdow, and the livestock, Horses, Cattle, Hogs by me now owned, also all the household and furniture and items not particular named and otherwise disposed of in this will closing her widdowhood as afore said --------- She however first disposing of a suffiecency thereof to pay my lawful and just debts as a foresaid and that whenever my said wife shal marry all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain unexpected to my Daughter:
ELIZA J. RUCKER
and Sons:
ELISHA H. RUCKER
THOMAS L. RUCKER
JAMES W. RUCKER
and to them heirs and assigns for ever.
3rd, I give and devise to my SON, WM G. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him
4th, I give and bequeath to the heirs of my DAUGHTER Deceased MARY ANN ELIZABETH BARBONEY one dollar in addition to What I have before given their Mother.
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5th, I give and bequeath to my SON, AMBROSE L. F. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
6th, I give and bequeath to my SON, CLIFTON T. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
7th, I give and bequeath to my SON, JOHN Q. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
8th, I give and bequeath to my DAUGHTER, SARAH F. CHAMBERS one dollar in addition to what I have before given her ----
And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my WIFE, SUSAN RUCKER to be the Executive of this my last will & testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of May 1859
signed AMBROSE L. RUCKER {{seal}} Teste
By the request of Ambrose L. Rucker
We Subscribe our names as witnesses David S. Waru Jacob (X his mark) Larue
August the 19th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
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County of Bourbon } Territory of Kansas,
To all persons to whom these presents shall come grieving:
Know ye that whereas AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER late of the County of Bourbon died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death property in this Territory which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value of speedy case not taken of the same to the end therefore that said property maybe collected preserved disposed of according to law we do hereby appoint C. T. RUCKER Administrator: Of all and singular the goods and Chatts sights and executes, which were of the said Ambrose L. Rucker at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to the law and collect all money due said deceased and in general to do and preform all other acts and things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law.
In testimony whereof: I, William Margrave, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Bourbon, aforesaid and hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of said Court at office this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
Wm Margrave {{seal}} Judge of Probate
RECORDED: August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate {{seal}}
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Know all men by these present that we CLIFTON T. RUCKER as Principal and JOHN HAMILTON ISAAC N. WELLS and JOHN D. CHAMBERS
as securities are held and stand firmley bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the final sum of Sixteen hundred dollars to the Payment of which we bind ourselves and ourlegal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The conditions of the above Bond is that Clifton T. Rucker, administrator of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER,deceased. Shall faithfully administer said Estate, account for pay and deliver all money and property of said Estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law on the -----or -----of any event having competent jurisdiction then this bond to be -----attention to remaining in full force
Even under our hands and souls this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
C. T. Rucker {{seal}} John Hamilton {{seal}} Isaac N. Wells {{seal}} John D. Chambers {{seal}}
Recorded, August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
------------34 Know by all men by those presents that we SUSAN RUCKER, Executrix of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER, deceased as principal and WILSON D. BRANCH and JOHN BRANCH as securities are held and stand firmly bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the Final sum of Twenty two hundred dollars to the payment of which we bind ourselves and our legal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The condition of the above Bond is that of Susan Rucker Executrix of the Estate of Ambrose L. Rucker deceased shall faithfully administrator said Estate Account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the order or excuse of any Court having Jurisdiction then the above bond to be void otherwise to remain in full force and given under our hands and seals, this 19th day of August A. D. 1859
Susan Rucker {{seal}} Wilson D. Branch {{seal}} John Branch {{seal}}
I, Thomes Levy Rucker, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, to wit:
FIRST: All my just debts and funeral expences, shall be first fully paid.
SECOND: I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal to my beloved children:
Bertha Rucker
Elmer Rucker
Lara Rucker
Eva Rucker
Sedalia Rucker
and also my step-son
Milton Wolverton
in equal shares, except my Daughter Sedalia, She will receive two hundred Dolars $200. the most.
THIRD: I, nominate and appoint John McCubbin to be the executor of this my last will and testament, here by revoking all former wills by me madein witnesses wherof I have unto set my hand and seal this 11 day of April A.D. 1899
Thomes. Levy. Rucker. {{seal}}
Signed sealed published and declared as and of his last will and testament, by the above named testor in our presnce who have at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other sign our names as witnesses there to.
Milton Rambo {{seal}}
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERATION #7. Sedalia RUCKER married: William Burton Dexter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GENERATION #8. Violet Laurene DEXTER married: Daniel Carl Eugene Hill ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERATION #9. Carla Virginia HILL married: Donald Orville Leighton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I, Peter Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange planter being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner following:
Imprimis: I, do order that all my Just Debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Rucker all my Estate both real and Personal During her natural life and after her Decease to be Devided in the following manner.
Item: I, give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Margaret Tinsley and my Son In-law Isaac Tinsley a negro boy named Yorkshire to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Son Ephraim Rucker a negro Girl named Fillis to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Ann Cook and my son in law Shem Cook a negro girl named Jeney to her and her increase to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, do Desire that all the Remainder of my Estate both real and personal after my wifes Decease as aforesaid to be sold by my Exr. hereafter named at public auction to the highest bidder on six months credit for Current Money the Buyer giving Good Security and the money arising by Sale to be Equally Devided amongst my beloved Children by name as followeth:
Thomas Rucker
Elizabeth Pierce
William Rucker
Mary Offell
James Rucker
Ephraim Rucker
Ann Cook
and to their heirs forever,
and lastly I do Constitute and appoint my beloved Sons James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker to be my Whole and sole Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and Disannuling all other Testaments and wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this eighteen day of January 1742/43.
Signed sealed. {{seal}} Peter Rucker his X mark
Published in the presence of Wm. Jackson Wm. Offell Mich. Holt his X mark
At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday ye 23 Day of Febry. 1743.
The Last Will and Testament of Peter Rucker Dec'd. being presented into Court by James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker Exrs. Therein named and proved by the oaths of Wm. Jackson and Mich. Holt two of the Witnesses Thereto who also made Oath that they saw William Offell sign the same as an Evidence and the sd Exrs. having severally Taken the Oath of an Exr. and having Entered into bond with Mic. Holt, George Holt and Richard Mauldin Junr.,
Their Securities, before their due Execution thereof, Probate is Granted them and the said will together with the Bond was admitted to record.
TWO VERSIONS OF JOHN RUCKER'S WILL ---- Son of PETER RUCKER
John left one (1) shilling sterling to his daughter Margaret Smith, less than what he willed to his other children. Her marriage to Isaac Smith was greatly DISAPPROVED of by her family.
ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, JOHN RUCKER Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind and Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS:
I, do order that all my just Debts & funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture and Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold and divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
1. Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his choice of my guns
2. Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse called Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
3. Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred Kurg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Exector, for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses and horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts,I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Executor if my Debts can't be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
4. Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs forever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
5. Item: I, give my Daughter MARGARET SMITH one shilling Sterling and lastly
I, do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed, Sealed, Published John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robert Seag {{seal}} Joseph Hawkins {{seal}} Richard Cross {{seal}}
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gentleman Dec'd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow and Relict and Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre and Richard Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Executor and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the said Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holtand James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah & Peter Rucker
- faithful and true Administration of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
28 January 1742
Jonathan Gibson Court Clerk
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WILL OF JOHN RUCKER
Orange County, Virginia Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, John Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS: I, do order that all my just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture & Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold & divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his Choice of my guns,
Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse alled Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred K urg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Ex.r for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses & horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts, I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Exec if my Debts cant be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benj a Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs for ever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benja Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
Item: I, give my Daughter Margaret Smith one shilling Sterling
and lastly I do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed Sealed Published
John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robt Seagre/Seayre ? Joseph Hawkins Richd Cross
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gent. Decsd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow & Relict & Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre/Seayre? and Richd Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Exec and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the sd Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holt and James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah and Peter Rucker
- faithful & true Admon. of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
WILL OF AMBROSE L.F.RUCKER SR.Son of Captain, John Rucker, Grandson of Peter Rucker. Also known as COL. Ambrose Rucker
Copies of Original Documents: by Earl Horton May, Bedford City/County Museum, Bedford, Virginia.. Transcribed by C.V. Leighton, Seaside, Oregon, 16 February 2000
Will Book #7, page 717, 718,
Accounts list
Will Book No. 4, pages, 479 - 480 - 481
In the name of God amen. I, Ambrose Rucker Sr. of Amherst Countyand Parrish of Lexington being in perfect health and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Viz,
I lend to my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER during her widowhood or natural life, Ten choice negroes, with the addition of three others, namely Bart, Old Man and Clary, the Marman Plantation whereon I now live, with four hundred and seventy three acres of land in which said plantation is included, being a part thereof with one other tract of land on the head of Harrises Creek, called my Mountain Plantation (except what
I shall hereafter will to my SON, AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. with all the stock and plantation utensils of every kind, including the waggon and mill, all my household and kitchen furniture at her death or marriage to return to my estate to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren.
I give and bequeath to my SON AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. the new survey on the upper or north side of my Mountain Plantation containing two hundred odd acres, with the addition of one hundered acres taken off, the land formerly contested between Lucas and myself, which which said hundred acres last mentioned is a part of tract lent to my wife and all the land on the south or west side of the road that leads from the head of Harrises Creek, with two negroes (Viz) Sarah and Crese the former being now in his posession, with all other things I have given him heretofore, or let him have, except the ore Bank Land on the high peak of the Tobacco-row Mountain, to him and his heirs forever..The ore Bank Land containing three hundred and seventy five acres with one other tract adjoining, is to be sole at the direction of my Executors and divided equally among my children and grandchildren.
I give to my SON ISAAC RUCKER three hundred acers of land, from the upper side of my Rocky Creek Plantation,running quite accross the creek from oneside of the land to the other, also a negro woman named Anna and her children also Betty and her increase the said negro being now in his posession, also all other things I have heretofore given him, to him and his heirs forever.
I give to my SON BENJAMIN RUCKER three hundred acres of land, it being the tract of land my SON ISAAC RUCKER now lives on, with the addition of one hundred acres that are now in his possesion , Store-houses and my barn, also a horse, saddle and bridle, a good feather bed and furniture, two negroes (Viz) Caleb and Rhoda, two cows and calves, two sows and pigs, my rifle gun and three sheep, to him and his heirs forever.
Item.. I give to my SON REUBEN RUCKER {dec'd} equal to two hundred pounds, also fifty pounds more in property to his heirs forever..
I have given and now do confirm unto the heirs of WINIFRED PLUNKETT {dec'd} one hundred and thirty pounds, and my Executors are to pay them in property seventy pounds more to them and their heirs forever.
I have given and do give unto the heirs of PEGGY McDANIEL {dec'd} one hundred pounds in property and they are to be paid by my Executors (from my estate) in property one hundred pounds more, to their heirs forever.
I do give and have given unto FRANKEY LEE two negroes Viz Lydia and Cresey and sixty pounds in property making in the whole two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give and have given to my MOLLY BURFORD, one negro woman named Sereler and other things to the amount of one hundred pounds, and my Executors are to pay her from my estate one hundred pounds more in property, so as to make her first portion two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give to ELIZABETH MARR and have given two negroes (Viz) Dilcey and Tiller now in her posession and other things to the amount of one hundred and sixty pounds and my Executors are to pay her in property out of my estate, forty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I lend to SOPHIA RUCKER now SOPHIA JENNINGS, five negroes, Vix, Letia, Dole, Craysey, Betsa and Daniel during pleasure, at her death they are to go to the heirs and issue of her body forever.. also I give to my DAUGHTER SOPHIA fifty pounds cash, which said sum I desire my Executors to pay personally.
I give to my DAUGHTER CAROLINE HANSFORD, two negroes Viz June and Nancy and other things to the value of one hundred and fifty poundsand my Executors are to her from my estate in property, fifty pounds more to her & her heirs forever.
I give to MATILDA MARR, two negroes (Viz) Anna and Carka and other things to the value of one hundred and eighty pounds and my Executorsare to pay her out of my estate, twenty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
I give to CHARLOTTE RUCKER, two negroes Viz Caroline and Bicey,a good feather bed and furniture, a horse, saddle and bridle worth twenty pounds and the said negroes value at one hundred and twenty pounds, and bed and furniture at fifteen pounds making in all one hundred and fifty five pounds and my Executors are to pay her out of my estate, forty five pounds in property to make her legacy two hundred pounds, to her and her heirs forever. which legacy is to be disposed of to the use of my said Daughter at the discretion of my executors..
I give to my DAUGHTER SALLY MARR two negroes (viz) Dolshia and Little Lucy or yellow Lucy at the quarter valued at one hundred and fifty pounds, a horse saddle and bridle at twenty pounds, a feather bed and furniture at fifteen pounds and other things amounting to one hundred and ninety nine pounds nineteen schillings and my executors are to pay her one shilling to make up her legacy, two hundred pounds in all, to her and her heirs forever.
Finally all my land and other things not herein willed are to be sold and put to value to pay the legacies, after they are paid, the remainder of my estate both real and personal that is not willed away is to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren (Viz)
1. The children of REUBEN RUCKER one share. 2. The children of WINIFRED PLUNKETT one share. 3. The children of MARGARET McDANIEL one share. 4. The children of MOLLY BURFORD one share. 5. The children of FRANKEY LEE one share. 6. AMBROSE RUCKER one share. 7. ISAAC RUCKER one share. 8. SOPHIA JENNINGS one share. 9. CAROLINE HANSFORD one share. 10. BETSEY MARR one share. 11. MATILDA MARR one share. 12. SALLY MARR one share. 13. CHARLOTTE RUCKER one share. 14. BENJAMIN RUCKER one share. and their heirs forever..
I give to BENJAMIN RUCKER (dec'd), ANTHONY RUCKER and the heirs and representatives of ISAAC RUCKER (dec'd), their due share, sell the lands patented in my name in the State of Kentucky agreeable to contract to them hereto in for it is to be observed that I reserve half an acre of land for a grave yard, where the grave yard is now fixed to belong to my family forever.
And lastly I do appoint my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER and my beloved SONS ; AMBROSE RUCKER and ISAAC RUCKER whole and sole Executrix and Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this third day of December one thousand eight hundred and three.
signed AMBROSE RUCKER {{seal}} 3 December 1803
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged In presence of:
John Cooney, Henry A. Christian, Anthony Rucker Tinsley Rucker
Memorandium:
Tis ordered in my Will that the land whereon I now live shall be sold to the highest bidder. I hereby direct it shall be sold on credit three annual payments and the money to be divided agreeable to my will.
signed Ambrose Rucker 1st January 1807
At a Court held for Amherst County the 21st day of December 1807:
This last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER, deceased was proven by the oaths of John Cooney and Anthony Rucker two wittnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And I, Isaac Rucker one of the Executors named in said Will, personally came into Court and qualified according to laws, and entered into Bond with Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, John McDaniel and Benjamin Rucker Jr., his sureties in the penalty of $50,000.00 current Money conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste
At a Court held for Amherst County the 18th day of January 1808. William Ware & Thomas Moore being sworn say they verily believe that the signature to then above instrument of writing was in the proper hand writing of the said Ambrose Rucker.
The same is ordered to be Recorded
Teste
Wm S. Crawford Clerk
Will Book No. 4, pages 481 & 482
Know all men by these presents, that we Isaac Rucker, Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, Benjamin Rucker, and John McDaniel are held and firmly bound unto Will Loving, James Montgomery, Philip Johnson and John Warwick,
Gentlemen, Issues of the Court of Amherst County, now sitting in the sum of fifty thousand dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices and their sucsessors, we bind ourselfs and each of us and each of our heirs,
Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by those presents.
Sealed with our seals, this 21st day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seven and in the 32nd year of the commonwealth...
The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Isaac Rucker one of the Executors of the Last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER Deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands and possesion of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the County Court of Amherst at such time as he shall be there unto required , the said Courts, and the same goods, chattles and credits, and all other the goods, chattels & credits of the said deceased, which at anytime after shall come to the hands, possesion or knowledge of the said Isaac Rucker or into the hands or possesion of any other person or persons for him do well and truly administer, according to the laws and further then do make a just and true account of his actings and doings therein thereto required by the said Court, and also shall truly pay and deliver all the Legacies contained and specified in the said testament as far as the said goods, chattels and credits, will xxx to attend and the law shall charge, then this obligation to be said and void and of no effect or else to remain in full force and virtue.
signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of the court
teste Heartland DC
Isaac Rucker {{seal}} Anthony Rucker {{seal}} Benjamin Rucker {{seal}} David Tinsley {{seal}} John McDaniel {{seal}}
I, Ambrose Rucker of the County of Bedford and State of Virginia,being weak in body, out of sound and perfect of mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and blessed by the Almighty God for in his name, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament,in manner and form following, that is to say, first it is my wish and desire that all my just be prior.
I give and bequeath to my SON TINSLEY RUCKER, four dollars with what I have already given him.
I give unto my SON THOMAS RUCKER, four dollars with what I have here tofore given him.
I give unto my SON GARLAND RUCKER, my tract of land in Kentucky; extra on account of his misfortunes, also one negro boy, named Henry.
I give unto my SON ANTHONY RUCKER, two negroes, Essesco and Little Wat.
I give unto my DAUGHTER FRANCES HANCOCK, two negro boys named Nelson and Peter.
I give unto my SON-IN-LAW JAMES RUCKER, fifty acres of land adjoining the land on which he now lives commencing at one line and running and -----to the other.
I give to my GRAND DAUGHTER EMELY RUCKER, one negro girl, named Harrietta.
I give to my GRANDSON ELISHA HURT, one negro boy, named James.
I give to my SON AMBROSE L. RUCKER, the balance of the two hundred and fifteen acres of land, which I had reserved for myself, together with two negroes, named Reuben and Ewing. He is also to have a share of the present crop, for his two negroes Reuben and Gregory. also half of my stock, of all kinds, one half of all my household and kitchen furniture, together with all my plantation utensils.
I also leave my DAUGHTER NANCY RUCKER, into the hands of my son AMBROSE RUCKER and for which considerations, I further give unto him the following slaves, to wit Davy, George, Wat, Lary, Martha and Rhoda; also the remaining half of my household and kitchen furniture, together with the remaining half of my stock of all kinds.
I appoint ANTHONY and AMBROSE L. RUCKER my Executors to this my Last Will and Testament; I do hereby revoking all former Will by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this day date above written..
his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
This is my desire, that my SON GARLAND RUCKER take my two old negroes Ned and -----and lastly, it is my desire, that this my codicil by me and made a part of my last will and testament to all intents and my ----- witness of ----,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal This day and date above written.
signed - his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
Probate Court held for Bedford County, at the Courthouse: August 27, 1827
The procedding Court, with the Will and Testament together with the Codicil thereto annexed, Of Ambrose Rucker, deceased. Was proved by the oath of Richard Hobson Jr., and Rawley Rather Sen. residing, witnesses, and was ordered to be to be recorded. In an motion of ANTHONY RUCKER, one of the executors, therein names, who made oaths and your bond and securities according to law, certificate was granted him for allowing probate thereof in due form;
AMBROSE L. RUCKER the other named Executor, DECLINED EXECUTORSHIP.
AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III Died: 17 August 1859 Marion Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory
(F.= Franklin or Frederick.??) -------
Bourbon County, Kansas, Index To Willbooks 1867 - 1925 W. David Samuelsen -- Sampubco -- Salt Lake City Index page 14 --- Volume A -- Page 7
Ambrose LeGrande F. Rucker -- MARION Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory -------
Will Book Page 174 -- 175 Bourbon County Courthouse ---- Fort Scott, Kansas ------- 174
MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III ------ WILL ------
I, Ambrose L. Rucker of the County of Bourbon in Kansas Territory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. ---ovq---
1st,It is my will that all my lawful and just debts be paid.
2nd, I give and bequeath to my WIFE SUSAN RUCKER in lieu of her dower the plantation on which we now reside on Yellow Paint Road in Bourbon County, Kansas Territory, also a land warrant of one hundred sixty acres No. 77097, Issued to Richard Runee/Puree. The 25th day of January 1858 and assigned to me --- during her widowhood or so long as she remains my widdow, and the livestock, Horses, Cattle, Hogs by me now owned, also all the household and furniture and items not particular named and otherwise disposed of in this will closing her widdowhood as afore said --------- She however first disposing of a suffiecency thereof to pay my lawful and just debts as a foresaid and that whenever my said wife shal marry all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain unexpected to my Daughter:
ELIZA J. RUCKER
and Sons:
ELISHA H. RUCKER
THOMAS L. RUCKER
JAMES W. RUCKER
and to them heirs and assigns for ever.
3rd, I give and devise to my SON, WM G. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him
4th, I give and bequeath to the heirs of my DAUGHTER Deceased MARY ANN ELIZABETH BARBONEY one dollar in addition to What I have before given their Mother.
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5th, I give and bequeath to my SON, AMBROSE L. F. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
6th, I give and bequeath to my SON, CLIFTON T. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
7th, I give and bequeath to my SON, JOHN Q. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
8th, I give and bequeath to my DAUGHTER, SARAH F. CHAMBERS one dollar in addition to what I have before given her ----
And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my WIFE, SUSAN RUCKER to be the Executive of this my last will & testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of May 1859
signed AMBROSE L. RUCKER {{seal}} Teste
By the request of Ambrose L. Rucker
We Subscribe our names as witnesses David S. Waru Jacob (X his mark) Larue
August the 19th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
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County of Bourbon } Territory of Kansas,
To all persons to whom these presents shall come grieving:
Know ye that whereas AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER late of the County of Bourbon died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death property in this Territory which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value of speedy case not taken of the same to the end therefore that said property maybe collected preserved disposed of according to law we do hereby appoint C. T. RUCKER Administrator: Of all and singular the goods and Chatts sights and executes, which were of the said Ambrose L. Rucker at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to the law and collect all money due said deceased and in general to do and preform all other acts and things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law.
In testimony whereof: I, William Margrave, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Bourbon, aforesaid and hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of said Court at office this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
Wm Margrave {{seal}} Judge of Probate
RECORDED: August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate {{seal}}
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Know all men by these present that we CLIFTON T. RUCKER as Principal and JOHN HAMILTON ISAAC N. WELLS and JOHN D. CHAMBERS
as securities are held and stand firmley bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the final sum of Sixteen hundred dollars to the Payment of which we bind ourselves and ourlegal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The conditions of the above Bond is that Clifton T. Rucker, administrator of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER,deceased. Shall faithfully administer said Estate, account for pay and deliver all money and property of said Estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law on the -----or -----of any event having competent jurisdiction then this bond to be -----attention to remaining in full force
Even under our hands and souls this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
C. T. Rucker {{seal}} John Hamilton {{seal}} Isaac N. Wells {{seal}} John D. Chambers {{seal}}
Recorded, August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
------------34 Know by all men by those presents that we SUSAN RUCKER, Executrix of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER, deceased as principal and WILSON D. BRANCH and JOHN BRANCH as securities are held and stand firmly bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the Final sum of Twenty two hundred dollars to the payment of which we bind ourselves and our legal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The condition of the above Bond is that of Susan Rucker Executrix of the Estate of Ambrose L. Rucker deceased shall faithfully administrator said Estate Account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the order or excuse of any Court having Jurisdiction then the above bond to be void otherwise to remain in full force and given under our hands and seals, this 19th day of August A. D. 1859
Susan Rucker {{seal}} Wilson D. Branch {{seal}} John Branch {{seal}}
I, Thomes Levy Rucker, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, to wit:
FIRST: All my just debts and funeral expences, shall be first fully paid.
SECOND: I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal to my beloved children:
Bertha Rucker
Elmer Rucker
Lara Rucker
Eva Rucker
Sedalia Rucker
and also my step-son
Milton Wolverton
in equal shares, except my Daughter Sedalia, She will receive two hundred Dolars $200. the most.
THIRD: I, nominate and appoint John McCubbin to be the executor of this my last will and testament, here by revoking all former wills by me madein witnesses wherof I have unto set my hand and seal this 11 day of April A.D. 1899
Thomes. Levy. Rucker. {{seal}}
Signed sealed published and declared as and of his last will and testament, by the above named testor in our presnce who have at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other sign our names as witnesses there to.
Milton Rambo {{seal}}
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GENERATION #8. Violet Laurene DEXTER married: Daniel Carl Eugene Hill ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERATION #9. Carla Virginia HILL married: Donald Orville Leighton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Title: Marriage Record Article: SOPHIA JANE RUCKER: Born: 1878, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California
Married: 14 January 1904 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
EMMETT MCDONALD Born: 1873, Lawrence County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California ___
MARRIAGE LICENSE:
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by Law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in marriage Emett McDonald of Fort Scott, Kansas, aged 31 years and SOPHIA J. RUCKER of Fort Scott, aged 26 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson, Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 14th day of January A.D. 1904
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE:
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage of EMMETT McDONALD and SOPHIA J. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Kansas on the fourteenth day of January A.D. 1904.
( address Lawrence, Kansas) Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel
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Title: Marriage record - Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox Publication Date: 1903 Article: DORA A. RUCKER Born: 1883, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas Buried: Kansas
Married: 20 May 1903 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
BURTON E. FOX Born: 1882, Independance, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas. Buried: Kansas
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MARRIAGE LICENSE
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage, BURTON E. FOX of Independence, Kansas, aged 21 years DORA A. RUCKER of Fort Scott, Kansas aged 20 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Probate Court, this 17th day of May A.D. 1903
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the arriage BURTON E. FOX and DORA A. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas on the 20th day of May A.D. 1903.
Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel __________________
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Title: Obit Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker Publication Date: 1928 Article: CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER Wife of William Lee Rucker
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, TRIBUNE -- MONITOR Monday Evening, December 31, 1828
MRS. W. LEE RUCKER, Died at 5 am, Resident for 57 years dies at Mercy Hospital, Was ill for two years.
Member of Eastern Star and Women's Relief Corps -- Belonged to NUTZ FAMILY
Mrs. Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker, wife of W. Lee Rucker, insurance agent of 13 S. Holbrook street, passed away at 5 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 26th. Mrs. Rucker underwent an operation in 1926 for carcinob--since which time she has suffered severe illness at intervals. Her husband was constantly at her bedside and everything known in science was done to save her life. Mrs. Rucker displayed a cheerful spirit, and even hope, when chatting with friends and relatives. Her sickroom was filled with flowers that were greatly appreciated and during the holidays many kind courtesies were bestowed.
Carrie Belle Nutz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Nutz. Was born in Alton, Ill., March 14,1858, making her 70 years, eight months and seventeen days. Her mother, widowed came to Fort Scott in 1872 and reared a family of ?? sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rucker was the last of the brothers and sisters. The brothers were expert machinists connected with the Old Fort Scott Foundry.
The deceased was thrice married, first to Jacob Smith, former Justice of the Peace and later to J.P. Miller, pioneer Banker, both deceased.
On Christmas day, 1924, she was united in marriage to W.L. Rucker an old schoolmate. Then after many years renewed the friendship and became congential life companions. Mrs. Rucker was a good business woman, managing much real estate industriously. She was a home love and faithful, sincere friend, kindly in cases of sorrow or illness. She had an unfailing sense of humor which made her a merry associate.
She joined Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. April 4, 1893 and was active as an officer for many years. She also served as Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She kept her membership in the Women's Relief Corps and in the Methodist Ladies Society.
She will be sorely missed by those dear to her.
Mrs. Rucker took an motherly interest in her niece, Miss Margaret Nutz nephews, Harold Nutz of the Tribune Office Leonard Nutz, Wichita Clarence Nutz, Pueblo, Colorado Everett Nutz, Liberty, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrison of Joplin, Missouri nephew and neice and other of the late Theo. Nutz visited her also. Mrs. Charles Nutz of Topeka, was a sister-in-law, while Mrs. Ralph Richards is a niece.
The body will lie in state at Konantz Mortuary until the Funeral.
The services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock pm at the First Methodist Church, Conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H.J. Cockerill.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot.
Pallbearers will be: Upton Snider J.T. Beatty E.C. Bright Ralph Bright Cliff Crain C.R. Hughes. ~~~~~~~~~~
TRIBUTE to MRS. RUCKER:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE-MONITOR , Thursday, January 3, 1929
Sermon by Rev. H.J. Cockerill at rites yesterday --
Eastern Star Burial Services Among the many sorrowing friends and relatives, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Belle Rucker yesterday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church were members of the W.R.C. with the colors, and members of Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. whose officers gave the burial service.
More About CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER: Burial: January 02, 1929 Evergreen Cemetery Bourbon County, Kansas ~~~~~~~
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Title: Lloyd C. EASTER Obituary Article: Son of EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter
LLOYD C. EASTER: OBITUARY:
Lloyd C. Easter, 81, Wichita, died Saturday, December 4, 1993, Wichita. He was born June 6, 1912, at Fort Scott,
Son of Charles Edward and EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter. He married Arlene Noggle on March 5, at Iola.
Survivors include his wife
Sons: Larry Easter, Wichita Steven Easter, Cheney, Kansas
Brother: Charles Edward Easter, Big Springs, Texas
Sister: Dora Flood, ElDorado, Kansas
Two grandchildren.
Pastor Charles Barlett will conduct the services at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2100 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67214
More About LLOYD C. EASTER: Burial: December 07, 1993 Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom, Wichita, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack
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Title: ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER Article: ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER:
Marriage License - State of Kansas --County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage:
Lincoln A. Rucker of Fort Scott Kas, aged 29 years, and Minnie A. Prager of same place, aged 27 years, and of this License you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In Testimony Whereof, I, R.J. Waters, Probate Judge of said County and State, Have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 19th day of November A.D. 1889
signed R.J. WATERS Probate Judge {{seal}} -------
CERTIFICATE:
I, A.B. McCurdy, do hereby certify that I solemnized the Marriage of Lincoln A. Rucker and Minnie Prager, at Fort Scott on the 20th day of November A.D. 1889.
signed A.B. McCurdy Pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas -------
OBIT:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE - MONITOR -- 23 February 1948 --
RUCKER, Lincoln Abraham
" LINK RUCKER RITES "
Funeral rites for Lincoln A. Rucker, retired merchant and pioneer resident, who died at his home Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cheney Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. W.F. Keesecker of the Presbyterian Church conducted services and spoke of Mr. Rucker's pioneer heritage, his long and useful life and his many acts of kindness.
Mrs. Howard Jones played favorite hymns on the chapel organ.
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery,
with the following serving as pallbearers: Walter Prager, Cliff W. Crain, Ralph Ingham, Charles Hanes, Clifford Gordon, D.P. Gordon.
Out-of town relatives here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rucker, Tulsa; Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, a Son JACK, and a Daughter ANN of Kansas City..
Mr. Rucker was born in a log cabin near Marmaton and was six months old when Kansas was admitted as a state to the union.
He moved to Coffeyville in 1892, where he was a merchant for 40 years.
Following his retirement in 1936, he came to Fort Scott to make his home.
He was a charter member of the Coffeyville Elks lodge and at one time served as secretary.
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More About ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Burial: February 22, 1948, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Wife of Link: MINNIE PRAGER: Burial: October 1931, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Children of ABRAHAM RUCKER and MINNIE PRAGER: CARL RUCKER JACK RUCKER ANN RUCKER
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Title: CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. Article: CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. b. July 1880, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; d. May 10, 1881, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.
CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER:
DIED - RUCKER
OBIT: FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR Wednesday Morning, May 11, 1881.
On Tuesday evening, May 10th, 1881, at 5 1/2 o'clock.
C.T. Rucker, JR. infant son of C.T. and Sarah Rucker, died of Cholera Infantum, age 9 months and 15 days.
The funeral will take place at the residence of its parents this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
" Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Although as A wise Father has seen fit to take this little one, who was a sunbeam, in the home now bereft of it, there is a solace in this declaration which can assurage the most poignant grief and disperse the deepest gloom...
More About CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: Burial: May 11, 1881, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
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Title: William Lee Rucker Article: FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR , Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday Evening, November 27, 1937
LEE RUCKER, BORN IN THIS COUNTY IN 1857, DIES THIS MORNING
The son of Mr and Mrs C. T. Rucker, His birthplace was near Marmaton, 14 September 1857
Funeral Rites Monday
" His death closes a long life that had many interesting incidents and made him a familiar figure here "
William Lee Rucker , better known as Lee Rucker, of 15 South Holbrook Street, a resident of the County all his life, Died this morning at 9:45 at Burke Street Hospital, where he was taken several days ago. Although Mr Rucker had been in failing health the past two years after undergoing a serious operation his health seemed to improve until last week when he suffered a severe Heart Attack and was taken to the hospital. Mr Rucker seemed to improve in the past few days, but was stricken suddenly this morning and death followed immediately. -------
" BORN NEAR MARMATON "
Mr Rucker was well known in the county and the city. Son of: Mr & Mrs Clifton T. Rucker and was born near Marmaton on 14 September 1857. He had lived in the city since 1869. He was united in marriage to MARY CARRIE NUTZ MILLER, who died in 1929.
Mr Rucker leaves one brother: Lincoln A. Rucker of Coffeyville, who had been at the bedside.
Three half-sisters: Mrs Effie Easter, Fort Scott; Mrs Sophia McDonald, LosAngles, California; Mrs Dora Fox, Kansas City, Kansas; and Harold Nutz and Miss Margaret Nutz, a nephew and neice.
Mr Rucker was a very interesting personality. He was very socialble and was an engaging conversationalist. He was well read and was very familar with the History of Fort Scott and the Old Time Residents. Mr Rucker attended The First Methodist Church. -------
" FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 o'clock, at the Konaniz Chapel and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The srvices will be conducted by Dr. C.I. Coldsmith assisted by Dr. B.F. Gaither.
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THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR Tuesday November 30, 1937
A 12 -- LINE RUCKER WILL The Entire Estate Goes To Brother, Brief Document Stipulates.
By the Will of the late W.L. Rucker, filed in probate court today, the entire estate of the deceased is left to his brother, Lincoln Rucker of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is made sole beneficiary and executor.The Will made on January 23, 1933, is very brief, containing only 12 lines.
The names of Charles Hanes, Lillian Hurst and C.J. Kirkpatrick, are signed as witnesses.
The WILL reads as follows:
WILL OF W. LEE RUCKER
I, W. Lee Rucker, of the City of Fort Scott, County of Bourbon, State of Kansas, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament.
I give devise and bequeath all of my property of whatever kind, real and personal, and wheresoever situated, after the payment of any just debts that may constitute a claim upon it at the time of my death, to my brother Lincoln A. Rucker.
I do hereby name and appoint my brother, Lincoln A. Rucker, the sole executor and administrator of this, my last will and testament and to act without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of January, 1933.
Signed W. LEE RUCKER
Witness Charles A. Hanes Witness Lillian Hurst Witness C. J. Kirkpatrick -------
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of W. LEE RUCKER, Deceased.
FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
On this 3rd, day of October, 1941, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, the above entitled matter comes on for hearing on the petion filed herein on the 4th day of September, 1941, of the executor of the Will of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, for the assignment of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled thereto.
And the Petition filed herein this 3rd, day of October, 1941, to correct the description of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Court finds that due notice of the hearing of Final Settlement has been duly given and published as required by law and the Order of the Court, and that proof thereof has been duly filed in this Court.
The Court after hearing the evidence and being duly advised in the premises, further finds that the said decedent died testate on the 27th, day of November, 1937;
that at the time of his death the said decedent resided at Fort Scott, Kansas;
that the said estate has been fully administered;
that all inheritance taxes determined to be due the State of Kansas are paid;
that all estate taxes determined to be due the United States are paid; there being none.
The Court finds that the Petition of Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor of the Estate of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, this day filed praying that the real estate described therein as Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, be and is hereby corrected and ordered to read as follows, to-wit;
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less Railway right-of-way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. ( 203 Heylman )
That the residue of said estate consists of the following described real estate, situated in Bourbon County, Kansas, to-wit:
Lot 7 and North 5 ft. of Lot 9, Block 93, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (15 South Holbrook);
North 40 ft. of Lot 10, Block 128, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (220 South Holbrook);
Lot 5, Block 1, Catholic Church Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (723 South Eddy);
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less railway right of way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, (203 Heylman);
Lot 6, Block 22, Couch's Second Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (412 Heylman);
Lot 5, Block11, Wilson's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (115 North Crawford);
Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 207, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (302 E. Seventh St.);
Lot 18, Block 16, Tower Hill Subdivision of Blackett's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas ( 1120 Horton Street )
and personal property as follows, None; that in and by his last will, duly admitted to probate herein, the decedent devised and bequeathed to Lincoln A. Rucker, all of the above and foregoing described property.
IT IS THEREFORE BY THE COURT DECREE, that the above described real estate and personal property and all other estate of the decedent within the State of Kansas, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, be and the same is hereby assigned to and vested in the said Lincoln A. Rucker, and his Petition for Final Settlement Approved.
The Court further finds that there remains due the Court, the sum of $9.80 Court Costs, and upon said Executor paying into Court the said sum, That he be discharged from all further liability as such Executor.
J. A. Stanton Probate Judge.
Prepared by A. M. Keene, Attorney for Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor -------
More About WILLIAM LEE RUCKER: Burial: November 29, 1937, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack Medical Information: Failing health for past two years, after undergoing a serious operation. Heart Attack a week ago. Another and he died immediatly.
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Title: Sarah Frances Rucker Article: THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE--MONITOR Wednesday, December 28, 1910
Funeral Services Tomorrow
Rev. Satterlee will conduct Funeral of Mrs. C.T. Rucker Burial in Evergreen
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Frances Rucker, wife of C.T. Rucker, Former SHERIFF of Bourbon County, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, south of the city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and Rev. Satterlee, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral service.
The body will be taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial.
Mrs. Bert Fox of Independence, Kansas and Mrs. Emmett McDonald of Coffeyville, two daughters of the deceased. Mrs. C.E. Easter the only other child, lives southwest of the city..
_______ The Konantz Funeral Home Fort Scott, Kansas Telephone 223-1212
" Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1885 "
Rucker, Sarah Frances, Place of death: 6 miles south of Fort Scott Age at death: 61 years, 0 months, 6 days, Hour of death 2:25 pm, Physician E. B. PAYNE. Services: Evergreen, 28 December 1910, 10:30am
More About SARAH FRANCES JENNINGS: Burial: December 28, 1910, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
------- BORN: 28 January 1849 DIED: 27 December 1910
WIFE #2 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER
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Title: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS Article: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
Marriage Certificate Territory of Kansas County of Bourbon
This certifies that on the 16th of October A.D. 1856, the rites of Matrimony were solomized between Clifton T. Rucker of Franklin County, Missouri and Nancy E. Chambers of Bourbon County, Kansas. This 1st day of December 1856
C. R. RICE ------- Recorded this 26th day of December, 1856 A.F. Harley, clerk ______________ Notes for: NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS Marriage to Clifton Tinsley Rucker ended in DIVORCE -------
*** MRS RUCKER DEAD ***
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Wednesday, 28 February 1900
Mother of Link and Lee Passed Away at 6 o;clock pm
Mrs. Nancy E. Rucker, one of Fort Scott's oldest and highly respected citizens, died last night at 6 o'clock at her home, 753 South National Avenue, after a breif illness. Death was caused by CANCER. She was about 65 years old and was the mother of Link and Lee Rucker. She was taken seriously sick about two weeks ago. Link Rucker was notified by telegram and came up from Coffeyville Monday night being at her bedside when she died. Lee Rucker is in the West, but it is probable that he will be here for the Funeral which will be held tomorrow afternoon. The deceased came here in the early days and was a worthy Christain lady whose high standing in the community cultivated a large aquaintance. -------
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Thursday, March 1, 1900
The funeral of the late MRS. NANCY RUCKER who died Tuesday evening of CANCER of the LIVER, will be held from the residence 753 South National Avenue this afternoon at 2 p.m. ...
Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. -------
More About NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS: Burial: March 01, 1900, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Liver Cancer
BORN: 05 April 1837 DIED: 27 February 1900
WIFE #1 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER...
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Title: SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Article: Death Notice:
SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER b: Tennessee or North Carolina.? I need Record of Birth.? d: 27 February 1868 - Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Bu: Marmaton Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas.? m: Franklin County, Missouri Widow of Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll _______
Executor of the Estate: William Branch - Brother ___
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
WILLIAM BRANCH being duly sworn executor for the deceased. SUSAN RUCKER dec'd without a WILL and ---------- content of his knowledge and belief, Names and place of residence of the heirs of the deceased as follows, to - wit;
ELIZA JEAN RUCKER, Bourbon County,
ELISHA HURT RUCKER, Bourbon County,
THOMAS LEVI RUCKER, Bourbon County,
JAMES WILSON RUCKER, Bourbon County.
signed WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator
Subscribed and Sworn before me, this 4th day of March 1868.
PASCHEL BUCK, Probate Judge
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Title: AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER Article: AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER was FOUNDER of " RUCKERS PRAIRIE ", MISSOURI Established the First Post Office, 22 December 1853, served as the FIRST Postmaster until 15 May 1858.
Ruckers Prairie was later renamed Lubbering, Missouri. _____
522 Harvard Street, NW, Washington D. C. 21 February 1920
Judge Robert B. Denny Jackson, Missouri
Dear Judge Denny:
Ruckers Prairie Post Office was established 22 December 1853 and discontinued, 21 November 1861
The following Postmasters served there:
Ambrose L.F. Rucker - 22 December 1853 to 15 May 1858
T.C.G. Jones - 15 May 1858 to 18 January 1859
L.T. Jones - 18 January 1859 to 7 March 1860
William Russell - 7 March 1860 to 18 July 1860
Jeremiah Russell - 18 July 1860 to 21 November 1861
Have you any idea about what Section, Township and Range this Postoffice was located in or can you give me an idea who owns the land now, so I can hunt it up on the map?
Will appreciate any help or clue to help given. Notations hereon will answer.
Yours very truly, Herman G. Kiel per R.J.K.
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Title: WILLIAM LEVI BRANCH, Jr Article: WILLIAM LEVI BRANCH, Jr. (known as LEVI)
b: 1792 in North Carolina d: 1849 in Union, Franklin County, Missouri Bu: --?-- Cemetery, Franklin County, ? Missouri ? m: 1813 Nancy Branch Cumberland County, North Carolina. Nancy and Levi were COUSINS
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State of Missouri County of Franklin
The State of Missouri to all persons to whom these presenters come; Greeting.
Know ye that wereas LEVI BRANCH, late of the County of Franklin; died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death properties in this state which be lost due to my --?-- er or diminished in value if speedy care be --?-- takers of the same to the end therefore that the said property may be collected preserved and disposed of according to law.
We do hereby appoint WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator of all and --?-- ular the goods and chattels. in 8ths and credits which were of the said LEVI BRANCH at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said properity according to the law and collect all moneys due said deceased and in general to do and perform all other acts which are or hereafter may be required of him by law..
In testimony whereof I, C.J. Jeffnes, Clerk of the County Court in and for the County of Franklin
Appeared, have herewith Signed My name and affixed the seal of said Court at Office this Fourteenth day of May A D 1849.
C.J. Jeffnes Clerk
Recorded May 14, 1849 {{ seal }}
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Children: Susan Elizabeth Branch Rucker John Carrol Branch William Branch Wilson Devalson Branch
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Title: SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Article: Estate of SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER ___
WILLIAM BRANCH Administration of the Estate of the said SUSAN RUCKER
For Medical Attendance and Medicine, furnished Mrs SUSAN RUCKER and Family from September 12th 1866 to February 23rd 1868. Twenty Two Dollars $22.00 ___
County of Bourbon State of Kansas
Before me John Todd a Justice of the Peace in and for said County personally appeared M.D. Elder agent of above named W.G. Elder who made solemn oath that there is justly due on the above claim the sum of $22.00 that no payments have been made thereon, and that there are no offers to against the same to his knowledge.
M.D. Elder, agent for W. G. Elder M.D.
Sworn to and subscribed before me this 4th day of October 1870
John Todd, Justice of the Peace
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Fort Scott, Kansas December 10th, 1870
For Mrs SUSAN RUCKER.
Five visits and medicine $35.00
N.N. Horton M.D.
MEDICAL Bill turned into the Estate of Susan Rucker. Dr. Horton claims that it is Justly Due..
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FINAL SETTLEMENT of the ESTATE of SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Recorded: 30 April 1874 ___
SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER: Born: 1814 - Tennessee or North Carolina.? Died: 1868 Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Burial: 1868 Marmaton Cemetery, Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas.?
Marriage Record: December 23, 1846 to Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll Book B, Page 038-2 Franklin Co. Courthouse, Union, MO. ___
Parents: William Levi Branch, Jr. & Nancy Branch (cousins) ---- Brothers: John Carrol Branch William Branch Wilson Devalson Branch
Rev. Father O'Brien has just received a letter from Rev. J.G. Crehan, formerly assistant pastor of the Good Shepherd church, stating that he is now out of danger. Rev. Fr. Crehan was critically ill of pneumonia. Lenten services were begun yesterday in Good Shepherd church, with services at 8 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Services will be held Wednesday and Friday evenings until Easter.
FUNERAL OF WILLIAM FINLAY
Impressive services were held yesterday afternoon by the Elks, assisted by the Rev. J.C. Ferrier, at the funeral of William Finlay, of 700 Nevada street. The floral tributes were elaborate. The interment was at Forest cemetery.
DEATH OF JOHN LANEY
John Laney, of Rossford, died at Alexandria, Ind., Tuesday, of pneumonia. The body was brought home last night. He was 17 years old, and was the son of Mr. and Mrs. William Laney, of 174 Oak street, Rossford. he had been working at Alexandria, in the glass works. The funeral will probably be held tomorrow afternoon.
DIE OF PARALYSIS
Mrs. Anna Gronenschild, of Rossford, was stricken with paralysis several days ago and died at 8 o'clock last night. She was 67 years old and leaves a husband, Joseph Gronenschild, three sons, Joseph and John Gronenschild and Peter Schlings, and one daughter Mrs. Charles Dublicik. The funeral will be held Saturday morning from the Rossford Catholic church and burial will be in Calvary cemetery.
DEATH OF MISS CUMMINS
Miss Margaret Cummins, 89, died Wednesday morning at her home of her sister, Mrs. Nancy Wynn, with whom she had lived 60 years. She was born in Rockingham county, Virginia, came to this state when a child. For sixteen years she had been totally blind, but her life was a lesson in patience to the host of friends with whom she came in contact. The funeral will be held Friday morning at 10 from the residence. Burial will be in the family lot in North Oregon cemetery.
PERSONAL AND SOCIAL
Mrs. S.W. Beckwith is visiting in Carey, O.
Arthur Cousino was surprised at his home at 623 Plymouth street, Monday evening. Dancing, musci and luncheon and games were enjoyed.
Miss Anna Ritzman and Miss Marion Clarke entertained a few of their friends at the home of Miss Clarke, 557 Oak street, Tuesday evening. The evening was spent in games, music and recitations, after which refreshments were served. The guests were Mrs. C. Baker, Misses Carrie Betts, Martha Garbe, Josephine Jaegly, Mary Davies, Naomi Davies, Lillian Guncheon, Frances Guncheon, Flora Brill, Claude Bunte, Kathleen Smith, Mildred Chesbrough, Elsie Clarke.
Miss Addie Dushane was pleasantly surprised by a number of her friends Monday evening. The occasion was her sixteenth birthday. The house was decorated with flowers and bunting. Miss Dushane was the recipient of many beautiful gifts. The guests were Harry Beaudry, Al Nohl, Ed Threm, Bernard Jennings, Merl Lazzette, Tom Dushane, Frank Navarre, Eli Dushane, Rome Homer, MissesElsie Sommers, Agnest Boiselle, May Navarre, Ada Duvall, Maud Navarre, ---(rest cut off).
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