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1895 Elk KS TWP of Union Center vol 117 Fremont Ellis 33 MW MO MO Rose S Ellis 27 FW KS KS Charles Otto Ellis 27 MW KS KS Willard A Ellis 9 MW KS KS Clea Viaala Ellis 5 FW KS KS Emery Seal 2 MW Kansas KS Cland Willis 1 mo MW KS KS
pg 6 Lanathans Creek Twp Haywood july 21 1873 vol 12 1870 roll 1142 NC 63 63 Boyd John 26 MW farmer 600 200 North Carolina Rebecca 24 FW Keeping house NC James MW SC Ellis, James 26 MB frm labor Tennessee
pg 4 Forks of Hgson? Tgson? twp july 19 1870 Haywood Co 24 24 Benson, Mary Ann 48 FB farm labor GA Ellis, Susan 7 FB SC
pg 61 Liberty Twp 1860 ran out of time and did not get to write it all down 431 433 Richard Ellis 19 MW IN Mary 19 FW IN Julia 1 FW IN
Longton 1925 KS roll44 G W Ellis 35 M IN IN Grace 53 IN IN Algie M Keneth M I can not make out my own hand writting George W was not in mine yet so did not go back and get it Vererela F Bettie F
1870 Jefferson Co KS Jefferson pg 28 June 28 1870 190 202 William Ellis 63 MW farmer New York Jerasha 42 FW keeping house New York George M 12 MW Alarenarh 9 FW KS Clora E 7 FW KS Samuel 2 MW KS
pg 5 Oskaloose Twp Jefferson Co KS July 2 1870 34 34 Ellis, Edwaard J 33 MW Carriage Marker KS Thora G 20 FW keeping house Ohio Julia 6 FW KS Gregose 3 MW KS
1875 Howard roll 8 Most of this roll ws unreadable and this is where all sides of my family are sad but I may never find them on this one or anyone else George Ellis 40 M farmer 380 170 England from ILL Rhoda 41 F Ckleograrh ILL Albert 9 Illinois ILL George 7 M ILL ILL Ellmer 1 M ILL ILL
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.
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
Louia N. ROSAMOND the eldest son of B.F. and Ella M. ROSAMOND, was born near Quincy, IL, on Feb. 21, 1874 and passed away at his home in Haddam, KS on Jan 27.1945, at the age of 70 years, 11 months and 6 days.
"Lou", as everyone called him came to Haddam about 53 years ago with Gabrial ELLINGER, who was in the merchantile business and by whom he was employed.
He was married on November 15, 1899 to Bertha ROSAMOND (I think this should be YODER) and three years later he purchased the J.H. YODER interest in the YODER Brothers store and in which business he soon grew to become one of Haddam's most respected and successful citizens.
In 1922, he and his father-in-law and partner sold the store to Jos. H. and Edward R. FENCL and Lou spent the remainder years in the real estate and insurance business. Soon after the selling of their store Mr. and Mrs. YODER both became invalids and Lou proved himself a man worthy of the highest respect for the devotion and care he displayed in the care of these two, and had they had a son her could not have shown more kindness and love as he did.
To his wife he has ever been a devoted and ideal companion and his greatest worry was parting with her. Besides his wife, Bertha, he leaves one sister, Mrs. Marie TYE and husband Charles of Henderson, Tennessee. one brother, Roy ROSAMOND and wife of Denver, CO., one niece, Constance HASTY and husband of Denver, Colorado, one brother-in-law, Bill DICKERSON of Sun City, Kansas and a host of admiring friends and neighbors.
Lou was a member of the Christian Church and on the Masonic Lodge for over 35 years. Funeral services were conducted at the Haddam Church with Rev. A.C. POERSCH officiating. Burial was made in the Haddam Cemetery.
"Tennessee Ancestors" published by The East Tennessee Historical Society, April 1988
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"Minutes of the Carter County Court of Common Pleas and Quarter Sessions, dated May 13, 1819:
'Jermiah Campbell, William Carter, Cable Smith, Esquires: Ordered by the Court that John Simmerly be appointed overseer of the public road from the dividing ridge between Gap Creek and Doe River to the dividing ridge between Doe River and Watauga River and that Henry Simmerly, Thomas Russell, Henry Grindstaff, Jesse Lane, Westly Campbell, Jermiah Campbell Senr., James Lacy, Philimon Lacy, John Inman, Alexander Lacy, Jacob Tipton, George Oliver, John Oliver, be the hands to work on said road.'
Of the above men, John Oliver, George Oliver (his brother), Henry Simmerly, James Lacy, Philimon Lacy and Jocob Tipton served in 1814 in Capt. Adam Winsell's Company of Militia in the War of 1812 from Carter County. John Oliver received two Bounty Land Warrants for this service while living in Cades Cove in the 1850s, and his widow, Lurany, was granted a pension in the 1870s. The name of John Oliver appears in Carter County Court Records sixteen times from 1818 to 1821 when all references to him end."
I have NO further information about any information in the above article, but thought it might be helpful to others.
COMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY Of Henry County Indiana B.F. Bowen 1920
Page 341,342,343
Surnames mentioned in this biography are: Miller, Brookshire, Shelley, Kiriley, Darling, Rix, Pearson, Armstrong, Coon, McCormick,
WILLIAM BROOKSHIRE
Among the many gallant and brave soldiers who volunteered from the state of Indiana to save the American union from disruption by the South in the blood thirsty rebellion of 1861-5 was the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this biographical sketch, but who is now one of the most respected and thrifty agriculturists of Harrison Township, Henry County, Indiana. Although he was of southern extraction, like many others whose parents came from that section of the country, he was possessed of true patriotism and was but too glad to avail himself of the opportunity to volunteer his services in the cause of the Union when the proper time came to manifest his love of the cause of liberty and the Union. William Brookshire was born in New Castle this County, on the 6th of August 1835, and is the son of Endsley and Elizabeth (Shelley) Brookshire. The ancestors of the subject were Scotch-English. His paternal grandfather was a native of England, but came to this country before the Revolution and with the true spirit of loyalty to his adopted country assisted the colonists in obtaining their independence. In the second war with England, in 1812, he was also in the military service of his country and rose to the rank of lieutenant colonel. At the close of this struggle he located in North Carolina, where he lived during the remainder of his life. His son, the father of the subject, was born in the latter state, but emigrated to Indiana and settled on the site where the city of New Castle now stands. That was in 1813 and at the time he came to this state he was but a penniless boy. At the age of fifteen years he went to work for Wilson Clift and was in his employ one Year, receiving for his work the sum of fifty dollars. Out of this he boarded himself and managed to save twenty-five dollars. About this time his uncle arrived in this state from North Carolina and entered a tract of one hundred and sixty acres of land and by him the subject was employed for four years, receiving fifty dollars per year. From his salary and money earned by extra work he saved two hundred and fifty dollars and this he invested in forty acres of land situated west of New Castle, which he had entered from the government. He at once entered actively upon the work of improving this property, clearing the land, planting an orchard, building a house. Etc. He subsequently sold that place for four hundred dollars and bought another place of eighty acres, upon which he resided until the time of his death, May 30, 1898, at the advanced age of ninety-eight years. At the age of twenty-five years he united with the Wesleyan Methodist church, in which he became a minister and continued as such until his death. In politics he was a Republican and for many years held the office of justice of the peace. In New Castle, this County, Mr. Brookshire was united in marriage with Miss Elizabeth Shelley, the daughter of Eli and Abagail Shelley. Her parents were natives of Pennsylvania, moving from that state to Tennessee, and thence in 1840, to Indiana. To them were born a family of nine children, five boys and four girls, William, the immediate subject, being the oldest in the family. William Brookshire experienced all the hardships and privations incident to the lives of the early pioneers and early, developed a sturdy manhood, both physically and morally. He assisted his father in the arduous task of creating a home in the new country, splitting rails, pulling stumps, building fences, plowing the land, and the many other arduous duties of the early farm. He learned the trade of a carpenter, in the meantime also giving keen attention to the mastery of the common English branches. He thus became sufficiently equipped to teach school, which pursuit he folio Wed during the winter months, working at the carpenter's trade during the summers. While he was thus engaged the dark cloud of civil strife rose in the southern horizon and, feeling that his services were needed by his Country, he volunteered to go to the front as a defender of his Country's flag. He enlisted at Richmond, Indiana, in Company D, Thirty-sixth Indiana Volunteer Infantry, under the command of Capt. Isaac Kiriley, and were sent to Indianapolis for equipment. From there they were sent to Camp Wickliffe on guard duty and on the 6th and 7th of April, 1862, were engaged in the battle at Shiloh, and afterward at Crab Orchard, Whitesides, Buzzard Roost and Huntsville, being under fire for thirty days. They retreated to Nashville and to Louisville, and later engaged the enemy at Stone River. The subject's term of service having expired, he returned home in September 1864, holding the rank of corporal at the time of his discharge. Upon returning to his home he resumed the occupations of carpentering and school teaching. He had prior to the outbreak of the war bought a sixty-acre tract in Harrison Township, this County, going in debt on the account, but by the time of his marriage, in 1866, he had, by hard work and rigid economy, liquidated this indebtedness and had seven hundred dollars in cash. He worked at his trade and lived on his father's farm for a while, but in September 1867, he moved onto his own land, which he has since cultivated. He has prospered and has added to his possession from time to time until he now owns one hundred and twenty acres here and eighty acres in Greensboro Township. In addition to the tilling of the soil, Mr. Brookshire has given considerable attention to the breeding, raising and selling of livestock and has found this a profitable source of income. Since 1848 he has been largely engaged in the capacity of an auctioneer, in which he has been signally successful, as he is in all his undertakings. He has now amassed a very comfortable competence, all acquired by his own strenuous endeavors. On the 10th of May 1866, William Brookshire was united in the holy bonds of matrimony with Miss Elizabeth Miller, a native of Henry County, born January 31, 1848. This union has been a most congenial and happy one and has resulted in the birth of the following children: John XV married Effie Darling, and resides in California: Emma J. is the wife of Charles Rix; Ella is the wife of Charles Pearson; Perry H married Etta Armstrong; Charles E. married Pearl Coon; Minnie is the wife of Luther McCormick; Thomas is unmarried and lives in Hollister, California; Weaver, a practical farmer, is unmarried and is at home. All of these children have been given the benefit of a good, practical common school education. In politics the subject is a pronounced Republican and takes a keen interest in the success of his party at the polls. Fraternally he is a member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows, belonging to Lodge No. 375 at Kennard, and has twice passed all the chairs in the subordinate lodge and twice represented the lodge in the grand lodge. He is not affiliated with any religious denomination, but is obedient to the principle laid down in the Golden Rule and is a liberal contributor to churches and other worthy objects. He has taken an interest in public affairs generally, and has several times acted in the capacity of administrator of estates. He also holds the responsible position of treasurer of the Ashland Gas Company in his locality. Mr. and Mrs. Brookshire have lived strictly upright lives and have thus gained the respect of their neighbors and won from many of them the warmest sentiments of personal friendship. The early defense of his native country and his excellent management of his affairs since peace finally spread her mantle over the fair face of the land, have been the means of exciting in the rising generation a spirit of emulation and imitation that must redound in the future welfare of the township and the ultimate advancement of public improvements within all its bounds.
From the Canton Daily Register, Canton, Fulton Co. IL APRIL 29, 1908 MR. and MRS. ELIAS SIMPSON (Note: Newspaper misprinted Mr. Simpson's name--should be Silas instead of Elias as printed.) Elias Simpson and his wife, who live on or near Big creek, northwest of Bryant, in Putman township, can not be classed with those brave and sturdy pioneers who came here in an early day and converted the forests into fruitful fields which are today being cultivated by their descendants and producing vast wealth. But they can be classed with those who have passed through many hardships and dangers; with those whose personal histories contain much of genearal interest. The early recollections of both Mr. and Mrs. Simpson are many indeed and their experiences in pioneer life in their native states--Indiana, and North Carolina--are thrilling and numerous. "No," said Mr. Simpson, "we do not belong to that advanced guard of civilization, those fearless men and women who came to Illinois in pioneer times and opened the road for those who came after them; but we know something of pioneer life and have been in Illinois for a long time. "I recall the time when I was a boy in Indiana, when whisky was considered an indispensable article of the household and the most desirable and profitable commodity for tavern-keepers. Then, as now, however, it was a source of no little trouble and many bruised heads. "I lived in a rude cabin covered with clapboards for several years after I moved on this place, and all around us was a heavy growth of timber. The points of timber and the valleys along Big creek must have been attractive resorts for the red man. "I was born and lived until I was eight or nine years old among the poplar and beech trees of Indiana. This township, including a good deal of timber land as it did, soon attracted a liberal share of immigration and was pretty well settled up when we came to the county. Cornbread, squashes and mush and milk constituted our principal diet, with a little pumpkin butter and New Orleans or sorghum molasses on the side. "I was born in Delaware County, Ind., March 13, 1852, and am the son of Henry and Lamira (Noah) Simpson, both natives of Indiana. The Simpson family is of English descent. My sister, who died in infancy, and myself were the only children of our family. This infant sister had two well-defined and pretty faces. She lived but a few days and I recall the fact that mother was besieged by doctors and showmen wanting to buy the body and have it preserved in alcohol. One man offered a thousand dollars for it. "My father and mother were divorced and mother's second marriage was to a man named John McCarty, who ran a water mill on the Salamona river in Indiana. In this stream I used to angle for bass and have landed some big ones. "I was born in a cabin and most of the settlers along the river lived in cabins when I was a boy. Stock ran at large and the woods wore full of rattlesnakes and copperheads, with quite a sprinkling of large game. "I came to Fulton county with my mother and stepfather in the spring of 1861. We landed at Copperas creek, came thence by team to Canton and finally located in St. David. We lived at and near St. David for three years, then moved to Bryant and lived there until I was married. "My mother is still living, although well along in years, and is a resident of Lewistown. "When I was about 12 years of age I dislocated my hip in a wrestling match with a boy named Murphy, at St. David, on the old John Williams place, and have been a cripple ever since. "I went to school at Bryant when Miss Annie Jordan was the principal and learned to read and write. I also learned to play the violin. This is the instrument I learned to play on, and it is a good one. "Oh, yes--I used to play for dances and for all kinds of entertainments and made enough money to get a start in life. For the first dance where I furnished the music, I got 20 cents; but later my price was invariable $5 and expenses, and I made money at it. "I have played for platform dances on Duck creek and the woods were full of fellows who were slightly inebriated and wanted to fight. Milo McCaskey gave us a good deal of trouble in those days. "I have been a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church for years and I once asked our minister what he would do if he was in my shoes--play the fiddle for dances, or let his family suffer for something to eat? 'Well,' he replied, 'I would never let my wife and children go to bed hungry.' The sweet strains of that old violin often sooth me and quiet my nerves, and I would not part with it. "I was married in Bryant in May, 1876, to Miss Cornelia Boone of Liverpool township. Elder William Kirkpatrick officiated at our wedding. We have been blessed with nine children, eight of whom are living, namely: Mrs. Nola McCombs, St.David; Chalmer Simpson, Cuba; Mrs. Minnie N. Shadock, at old Independance; Mrs. Minerva Laird, Buckheart township; Elmer, Ethel, Frank and Oscar Simpson, at home. "When we moved on this place we were poor, practically had nothing, but I made enough with the old fiddle to tide me over until I could raise a crop. "Yes, I was one of the contestants in that oldtime fiddling match at Canton not so many years ago. Beside byself I recall the fact that John Raker and Miss Madge Pollitt won prizes. "I remember the great temperance wave that struck this part of the country in 1877 and the whole county became awakened on the great question of temperance. The people were enthusiastic and were determined to crush the hydra-headed monster, but they did not do it. Yet the movement did a great deal of good. In this temperance work all minor differences and distinctions should be lost sight of and people of all classes should meet as brothers and sisters laboring in a common cause. But the fellow who becomes a temperance worker and then bobs up for office at the very first opportunity should be turned down. There is a class of office-seekers who try to ride into office on every reform wave that comes along. But while I am in favor of temperance in all things, I believe we have too many so-called reforms, too many now fads, too many cranks. "In the good old days almost everybody danced and the people were just as good then as they are now, were just as honest, and did not sell their souls for money. Sociability and true Christianity are closely allied and I don't know just where we are drifting. "I at first rented this place from Emanuel Feeser but it changed hands and I later bought it from Henry Hitchcock. There was only 15 acres cleared when we moved here and I lived in that cabin up there for 16 years. The rain and snow came in on us, but we did not freeze, and we raised a big family of healthy girls and boys. "Politically I am a Republican, and am a member of the Methodist Episcopal Church and firmly believe that there are many old-fashioned, plain, common people in heaven--and fiddlers, too,--and I want to go ther when I die." "I was born, " said Mrs. Cornelia Simpson, "in Stanley county, N.C., Sept. 13, 1850 and am the daughter of Martin and Eliza Boone, both natives of North Carolina. My father was related to Daniel Boone, the noted pioneer hunter of Kentucky. "I am the oldest of a family of 11 children, seven of whom, besides myself, are living, namely: Lewis Boone, a resident of North Dakota; Mrs. Malinda Hagena in Colorado; Alex Boone, at Council Bluffs, Iowa; Brady Boone, at Neola, Iowa; Frank Boone, on a farm near Shelby, Iowa; Elmer Boone , in Montana; Mrs. Anna Haacke on a farm in Buckheart township. "I was about 14 years of age when my parents moved from North Carolina to east Tennessee, where we lived for four or five years, when we came to Illinois. "We lived in North Carolina during the war. Our house was back in the timber from the road. Father was in the Union army as a scout and guide and I remember when about 30 Confederate soldiers came to the house looking for him. He deserted from the rebel army and joined the Union forces and had they found him they would have shot or hanged him. "My uncle, who lived near us, slept under his barn floor for six months--in fact, lived there. The rebels often visited his place and searched for him but he got into the Union lines before they caught him. "My mother and Aunt Nellie Boone farmed our place for three years and I have worked many a day in the fields. Mother and aunt sowed and cradled wheat and helped to thresh it. The women operated and fed the old ground threshers, ran the water mills, etc. The women and old gray-headed men did all the farm work and got along pretty well, everything considered. "At first we had to give a tenth of everything we raised to the Confederate government, but later a fifth and finally a third. "One old man who ran a thresher had his three girls with him, and they all worked early and late. The women of the south, especially those whose husbands and sons were in the Union army, had a hard row to hoe. Women whose eyes were as bright and whose forms were as erect as in the days of their girlhood when the war broke out, were bent with care and work and troubled at its close, and their heads were covered over with the snow that never melts. Their last thoughts at night, as they wafted their prayers to the throne of God, asking him to care for their loved ones, and their first thoughts in the morning, were for their husbands and sons. Mothers, wives, sisters and daughters suffered in silence and God alone knows how much they suffered and what trials and dangers they passed through. "Oh, but I can never forget the old civil war days in the south, notwithstanding I was but a child. "We lived just five miles from the line between North and South Carolina and I often went on horseback to Bradaway's mill on the river between the two states. Sometimes I took my grist of corn to Meggs' mill, on the same stream. "There were no buggies in the south in those days and we all rode in wagons. "There were a good many slaves in Stanley county before the war and many of them did not know their own Master. They were put in charge of an overseer and worked in the fields from early morning until late at night. Their time was given to them from Saturday noon until sunrise Monday morning--and such times as they did have, singing, dancing, playing the banjo and the fiddle! "The poor people wore cotton or homespun clothing and often went to church barefooted. The women wore calico sunbonnets. "The poor white people in the south before the war enjoyed life better than did the slaveholders. The agitation of the slavery question and the growing sentiment against human bondage, not only in the north but all over the world, were thorns in the sides of the slaveowners. "A part of the troops raised in Stanley county were drilled in a big field near our house and we often saw large bodies of Confederatesoldiers pass and repass. It was their boast that they would soon whip the Yankee, it would only be 'a breakfast spell'--but the conflict proved to be one of the greatest in history and lasted till after dinner--in fact, till nearly supper time. Everything hinged upon the result of that war, but peace came and the nation was saved. "The happiest days of my life were spent in the old North Carolina and Tennessee homes, but our days during the war were not happy ones. Many times did I lean my arms on the window sill while mother was preparing the evening meal and look far into the dusky shadows that encircled the brow of night; but papa did not come. "Oh, we were never free from the tortures of anxiety about the absent ones, and we often went to bed with heavy hearts. Why should the slaveholders cause sorrow and death to overspread our fair land, and the voice of waiing go forth from every fireside? The hours were long and dark, but peace came at last--thank God!--and came to stay, so far as the north and south were concerned. "A few of the old slaveholders and their descendants will never be satisfied with the result. The people of the south--I mean the common people--were in antebellum days more sociable than the people of the north and would often congregate together and have a general good time. As things were then, I would rather live in the south than in the north. "There were many good people among the slaveholders, and there were some bad ones, too. "We practically abandoned our old homestead in North Carolina, because we could not sell it, and went to east Tennessee, about the time the war closed. The Union sentiment in east Tennessee was pretty strong and many Union refugees found a home there after Lee's and Johnston's surrender." Both Mr. and Mrs. Simpson possess many good personal qualities and are classed among our best citizens. Both are Methodists in religion and both are uncompromising Republicans and take considerable interest in all political matters.
As we all know, newspaper articles can sometimes contain incorrect information. Keep this in mind when reading this article.
The Canton Daily Register Newspaper article was typed exactly as the copy I recieved. There are some discrepencies such as Silas Simpson's parents being 'both natives of Indiana'. Henry Simpson was born in OH as was Lamira Noah/Noe. Also, Cornelia Boone Simpson mentioned that her father was related to Daniel Boone. So far, I have found a Daniel Boone in the ancestry, but not THE famous Daniel Boone. So far, I have only found German Boone's/Boon's/Bohn's and have been unable to find a connection with The famous Daniel Boone. I hope you find the article interesting and somewhat informative as to conditions during the civil war, etc. Jody
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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
Carla in Oregon / leighton@pacifier.com
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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
CARLA in OREGON / leighton@pacifier.com ~~~~~~~
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 __________________
CARLA in OREGON / leighton@pacifier.com ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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
Chatt.Tennessee News Free Press Sept.19,1983. Mrs.Margaret McGuire. Funeral services for Mrs.Margaret L.McGuire,77,of 2008 North Ave.,who died Saturday morning in a local hospital,were to be held today at 2:30 p.m. in the South Crest Chapel of Lane Funeral Home with the Revs.WOODY LEE,J.T.DOYLE,E.L.YOUNGBLOOD and JAMES HOPE officiating. Interment was to be in Tennessee-Georgia Memorial Park with WILLARD CARSON,JIMMY CARSON,TOMMY PENLEY,TOMMY HOWARD,CHARLES PROCTOR and LAMAR PROCTOR as pallbearers. Survivors include a daughter,MARY RUTH MCGUIRE,Rossville;a brother,W.L.MCINTIRE, Red Bank; three grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
MRS. SETH C. PARTRIDGE, 65,of Greenville, Michigan, died on Southern passenger train No. 24,a few minutes out of this city at 7 o'clock last night. Mrs. Partridge and her husband, a prominent farmer and sheep grower of Greeville, Mich., were driving through from Florida where they had spent the winter, and when their machine broke down at Huntsville, Alabama, they took the train to complete the journey. She had been in ill health for several months, it was said, but her death came unexpected. She is survived by her husband, two sons and two daughters, all of Michigan. The body was removed to Wann's to be prepared for shipment to Rockford, Mich., for funeral and interment.
Here is a list of the employees at the downtown store in 1890-1891. It lists the owners as:I.NOA; D.B.Loveman, Business.Stanton House,Market N.W.corner 7th. CLERKS: Miss Mary Adams, res.217 Pine. W.C.Anderson. Miss Emma Barger,res.Sherman Hgts. Miss Flora Bennett,res.707 Whiteside. Miss Emily Brown. Alfred Carlisle. Frank W Cate,bds.237 McCallie Ave. Thomas Chubbs,bds.Saint Elmo. Nathaiel W.Conklin,bds.110 McCallie Ave. Miss Julia Crump. Miss Lilly Dembinski Edward Denaux,bds.406 E.5th. Miss Alice Dover,res.321 Gilmer. Werter Drake,bds.322 Walnut. Miss Bessie Evans,res.Orchard Knob. Miss Jessie Fields,res.Saint Elmo. Miss Dora Fisher,res.218 Oak. Herman Fritz,bds.Early,corner of Gillespie Dennis E.Gleason,bds.118 Gilmer. Frank Haffner. Miss Josie Hagerty,res.10 B. Charles H.Hale,res.21 Magazine. Mrs.Maggie Hall,res.122 E.Terrace. Miss Mary Hamilton,res.706 Cedar. Miss Alice Hatch,res.513 W.9th. Miss Ada Hook,res.419 Walnut. Miss Nellie Hook,res.515 W.9th. Miss Mamie Hurst,res.211 Long. Miss Dollie Johnson.res.Hill City. Mrs.Lucy Jones,res.Hill City. J.D.Kane,bds.11 McCallie Ave. Miss Maggie Kane,res.11 McCallie Ave. Thomas H.Lannon,res.Ridgedale. Miss M.B.McGinty,res.425 Carter. James A.McLeod,bds.1106 11th William.N.McPherson,bds.111 Gilmer. William Mahafty. Lawrence Martin,bds.410 Pine. Miss Sallie Moore,res.407 E.4th. Walter Nye,bds.East Lake. William Payne,bds.518 Cedar. Charles Prevost,bds.108 Vine. Miss Mattie Ragsdale,res.106 Oak. Miss Ida Rose,res.520 Market. Miss Fannie Rothschild,res.719 Walnut. Alexander Scott,res.E.side Carr at Patten. Richard C.Stewart,res.Saint Elmo. Mrs.Sue Tannock,res.Cameron Hill. Miss Charlie Wandell,res.613 Pine. John Wiegel,bds.136 Harrison Ave. Lewis Weinfield,bds.507 E.4th. Miss Belle Welch,res.513 Leonard. William F.Wells,res.203 High. Albert G.Wetmore,res.Sherman Hgts. BOOKKEEPER:Miss Minnie Fennell,bds.704 E.4th. HEAD BOOKKEEPER:Lee Pyron of Lee Pyron & Co.,bds.11 Boyce. CASHIER'S:Miss Grace McKeen,res.Cameron Hill. Miss Mamie Squire,res.121 Vine.
Offered to the citizens of Chattanooga from July.1st to 6th, to visit this desirable summe resort, at one-rate fare to Spring City, where a conveyance will meet all parties. Reduced rates of board for this occasion only.Hotel under new management. Table first class. T. B. Gorman, Proprietor.
Sweetwater,Tenn.April.21---Mrs.Martha Barr, an elderly and highly esteemed woman of Sweetwater, died yesterday at the residence of her brother-in-law, G. W. Bailey, from the after effects of influenza. Funeral services will be conducted from the First Baptist church, of which she had long been a member, at 2:30 o'clock today, the services, in the absence of her pastor, being in charge of the Rev. F. Y .Jackson, followed by internment in West View cemetary. Among the survivors of Mrs. Barr are her nieces, Misses Lizzie and Ella Bailey, of Sweetwater; Mrs. Frank Welch of Chicago; and Jonas Bailey, of Chattanooga, in whose home she died and to whom she had stood as a mother since the death of their own mother.
Barney Powell, aged 44, was found dead in bed at his home, 24 Shallowford road, yesterday morning at 5 o'clock. He is survived by his wife and a son, Barney Jr. He was a member of the First Presbyterian church and Woodman of the World Camp No.6. The body was moved to Wann's , where the funeral will be held. The Rev. John W. Inzer officiating. Interment in Forest Hills cemetary.
Ottie Mai Arwood, 22-year-old white girl, an alleged fugitive from Dalton, Ga., where it is said she broke jail several weeks ago, was picked up in this city yesterday, by Detectives Neil and Payne. She is being held at the police headquarters pending instruction from from Dalton authorities.
ROBERT WILLARD, the 3-year-old son of Mr. and Mrs. R. M. Moore, died at the home of his parents, 4008 Avenue L . East Lake, yesterday morning at 10 o'clock, following a short illness. Funeral services will be held at the residence at 3:30 o'clock this afternoon, the Rev. W. E. Davis officiating. Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetary.
Daniel A. Browne, brother of L. G. Browne, of this city, died yesterday morning at Cincinnati, and his body will be brought here for interment. Besides his brother, he is survived by three sisters, Miss Z. Grace Browne, of Los Angeles; Mrs. A. E. Long, London, O?: and Mrs. L. Klicklow, Springfield, O?. Funeral arrangements announced later.
Divorces Granted by Judge Yarnell. Divorce was granted in the case of Howard Williams, represented by Attorneys' Thompson & Ballard, against Katie Mae Williams, represented by, Attorneys Fletcher & Bernhardt. The couple was married in Hamilton Co. in Aug.1925 and has no children. Judge Yarnell dismissed the divorce case of Luther E. Forbes, represented by Attorney H. B. Mack, against Minnie A. Forbes, a non resident of the state and probably a resident of Georgia, " whereabouts unknown " according to the petition. Divorce was granted in the case of Gertrude Resler, represented by Attorney Righter A. Cogswell, against Dan L. Resler The couple was married in Chattanooga August.17,1927, and has no children. The divorce was granted on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment. Plaintiff's maiden name, Gertrude Dawn, was restored. The defendant was ordered to pay alimony of $260. Divorce was granted in the case of Jane A. Spears, represented by Attorney Harry R. Hays, against Robet M. Spears, on grounds of cruel and inhuman treatment, habitual drunkenness, and nonsupport by the defendant. Plaintiff was given exclusive custody of their child, Julia Jane Spears. It was ordered that the defendant pay maintenance of $25 per month. The divorce case of Zita A. Hennessee, represented by Attorney G. W. Chamlee, against Vernon A. Hennessee, represented by Attorneys Frank T. Meacham and Sam Ford, was dismissed. New litigation was filed as follows: C. L Shropshire vs.Sam Ginsburg, doing business as People's Clothing Store, $2,500 damages. Attorneys Hamby & Russell. H. G. Moser and wife, Carrie Moser vs. Red Bank Development Company and Hamilton County, $1,000 damages. Attorney, G. W. Chamlee. Willie Smith vs. Rella Smith, divorce, Attorneys, Fletcher & Bernhardt. Mary L. Grimes vs. Frank Grimes, divorce, Attorney, W. A. Schoolfield. K. A. Smith vs. S. Smith, divorce, Attorney Reuben D. Kellis.
Former Realtor Stricken After Attending Concert At Auditorium. Burleigh S. Annis,71,former real estate man, dropped dead last night in Longley's Pharmacy, 1245 Market Street. Mr. Annis and his son Donald, had attended the concert given by the St. Olaf Choir at the auditorium and were going south on Market Street when the father complained of feeling ill. The son took him into the drugstore for treatment, but he died in a few moments. His body was taken to Wann's mortuary where it will be prepared for burial. Mr. Annis was born in Maine and received his elementary and secondary education in the public schools of that state. He graduated from Colby College, receiving a B.S. degree, and became a teacher. For several years he taught mathematics in the Maine secondary schools, and for two years served as assistant professor of mathematics at Northwestern University. He came to Chattanooga twenty-five years ago from Hartford, Conn., where he was teaching. When Mr. Annis first came here he organized the Chattanooga Roofing and Foundry company. His brother, J. E. Annis, was his partner. He later sold his interest in the company and entered the real estate business and continued in this activity until two years ago, when he was forced into retirement as a result of ill health. Since Mr. Annis' graduation from college he had been interested in astronomy, and organized the Barnard Astronomical society in this city. He was a member of Pilgrim Congregational church. Mr.Annis is survived by his widow, four sons, Donald G., of this city; Russell K., of Three Rivers, Michigan.; Burton B., of Bluff City, N.Y. and Eugene W., of White Plains, N.Y.; one daughter, Mrs.Malcolm C. Hooke, of Greensboro, N.C. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Wann's.
SMITH------Taft, 33, died in a Chattanooga hospital Sunday morning. Surviving are his wife; three sons, T. H., A. W.; and Enos Smith; his mother, Mrs. Ellen Smith; a sister, Miss Alice Smith; and three brothers, Ransom, Cas, and James Smith, all of Hendon, Tenn. Funeral services at the graveside Tuesday at10:am., the Rev. Ralph Cline officiating. Pallbearers: Raleigh Skiles, Starling Graham, Charles Skiles, Tom Graham, Arie Scott, and Rodis Swanner. R.J. Coulter Company, of Dayton, in charge.
Joseph Franklin Duncan, aged 73, residing at 1705 West Forty-ninth street East Lake, died suddenly yesterday morning at 6:45 o'clock. He had been in failing health for some time, although his death was a complete shock to his relatives and friends. He arose yesterday morning at the usual hour and at the time he was stricken he was only a short distance from his home on the way to work. Mr. Duncan had many friends. At one time he was county judge of Madison county Nebraska. He was a member of the Methodist church and Odd Fellows Lodge No. 508,of East Lake. He is survived by his wife, one daughter, Mrs. J. P. Lecroy, of this city; two sons, Albert Duncan, of Washington, D.C.; and Sidney Duncan of Cedar Hill, Texas, and one brother, John Duncan, of Dedrick, Missouri. The body was moved to the funeral parlors of the Harry E. Chapman Company, and prepared for burial. Funeral arrangements will be announced later.
Huntsville, Alabama Sept.6--Michael E. Leary, prominent cotten mill man of this city, is dead after an illness of several weeks,, aged 69 years. For thirty years he had been a member of the Dallas Manufacturing company's executive family, and was held in high esteem by the management. He is survived by his widow, a daughter, Mrs. Rena Burks, of Louisville, and two grandchildren, Miss Iva Louise Oliver and William Leary. He was a Mason, and the officers and members of Helion Lodge No.1 will conduct the funeral Friday. Chattanooga, Tn.
Huntsville,Ala.Sept.6. John P. Cooney, of Ney & Cooney, one of the most prominent merchants and business men in Huntsville, suffered a nervous collapse Wednesday and has been taken to a sanitarium in Nashville where he will be placed under treatment and compelled to take a long rest. Mr. Cooney is director of the chamber of commerce, an officer of the Rotary club and is prominent in other organizations. Friends were alarmed at first reports of his condition yesterday but later they were reassured and informed that his condition was due entirely to overwork and strain.
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