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Looking for information on Morgan Dennis or Morgan Denais. He could have been of native american descent. May have possibly been adopted and name changed to Henry Davis. Spent his youth in West Virginia and Alabama. Possibly died in Cleveland Oh around 1964 or 65.
COMPENDIUM OF BIOGRAPHY Of Henry County Indiana B.F. Bowen 1920
Page 347, 348, 349
Surnames in this biography are: Gustin, Fuller, Betts, Diltz, Cummins, Smith, Harvey, Nixon, Brunk, Hirpp,
ISAAC H. GUSTIN
Henry County, Indiana, has within its limits but few horticulturists and agriculturists as experienced in these two branches of husbandry as the gentleman whose name stands at the head of this biographical notice. He is of French extraction and remotely of ante-Revolutionary descent, was born in Warren County Ohio, August 14, 1824, a son of Samuel B. Gustin, of Pennsylvania, whose father, Jeremiah Gustin, was born in New Jersey and was a son of Jeremiah Gustin, the son of John Gustin, who was born on the island of Jersey, on the northeast of France, and was the founder of the family in America. John Gustin and his wife Elizabeth came from the isle of Jersey to America in 1675 and died in 1719 at Falmouth (Portland), Maine. His son Jeremiah, who was born in 1691, married Mary -, who was born in 1692. They settled in Sussex County, New Jersey, and there Mrs. Mary Gustin died in 1762, and John Gustin in 1771. Jeremiah Gustin, son of John and Elizabeth Gustin, married Bethany Fuller, and died at Red Lion, Warren County, Ohio, in 1825 and 1829 respectively. Jeremiah Gustin, son of Jeremiah and Bethany (Fuller) Gustin, married a Miss Betts, of Cincinnati, Ohio, and died also at Red Lion at the advanced age of ninety-two years. Samuel B. Gustin, son of the Jeremiah last alluded to, married Elizabeth Diltz, a native of Kentucky, but reared in Ohio. Samuel B. and his wife lived on the old Gustin place at Red Lion until 1845, at which time they were the parents of six children, namely: Lemuel, who left his home about the year 1859, lived in Illinois and Dakota several years, then at Storm Lake, Iowa and is now a resident of the state of Washington; Isaac H., the subject proper of this biography, is next in order of birth; Rebecca, the third child, was married to John Cummins, but with her husband is now deceased; Jeremiah died in middle life in southwest Indiana;. Susan, who was married to Asa Smith, died about ten years ago; Benjamin Franklin, or "Doe," as he was familiarly known, died in southwest Missouri, and Martha, who was first married to Miles Cummins, is now the widow of Frank Smith. The Gustin family came to Madison County, Indiana, and settled on the county line, where Samuel B. cleared up a farm of one hundred acres from a tract he had bought in the wild woods and on which he resided until his death March 31, 1874, at the age of seventy-six; his wife died a few years previously at the age of sixty-eight Mr. Gustin was a mechanic and had a shop in which he made guns, wheels, coffins, etc., and was also an impromptu dentist, but his work in this line was principally confined to the extracting of teeth. He also bled people occasionally and was the "handy" man of his neighborhood. He was a member of the Christian church, was in politics first a Wig and afterwards a Republican and had held the office of justice of the peace. Isaac H. Gustin assisted in clearing up the new farm and remained on the place three years after coming to Madison County, when he married, November 9, 1848, Miss Elizabeth, a daughter of James and Lucy (Harvey) Cummins, natives of Monroe County, Virginia, where Elizabeth was born April 15, 1827. In 1829 the Cummnins family came to Indiana in wagons with several other families and settled one mile east of Middletown, but two years later bought land west of the village, which land is now the property of James L. Gustin heirs. In 1832 there had seven or eight acres been cleared and the family lived in a round-log cabin, which was replaced by a hewed-log house, and here Elizabeth Cummins was married at the age of twenty-one. For one year after marriage Mr. Gustin and wife lived on his father's land and then for a year on her father's. In 1850 he entered land in the Indian Reservation in Madison County, ten miles northwest of Alexandria, erected a log cabin in the woods among the howling wolves and laid in provisions sufficient to last him a year. He cleared up eight acres of the place and set out fruit trees; then he sold the place for six hundred dollars and for six hundred and fifty bought the farm of one hundred and sixty acres on which he now lives. But this land was swampy and he was forced to drain it. He then built a hewed-log cabin (which has been replaced by his present modern dwelling on the same site), cleared up the higher ground, converted the timber into cord wood and sold it to the railroad company; this process was repeated the second year, Mr. Gustin deriving a fair income from it the meanwhile. Since 1852 this farm has been the homestead, although Mr. Gustin has sold some of the land to his sons, retaining but eighty acres for his own use. He had placed one hundred and twenty-five acres under cultivation, had laid timber-lined ditches, which were followed by mole drains which in clay soils had a lasting quality of from five to ten years and finally secured the use of the public drains, into which he ran tiling at a cost of six hundred dollars. About three-quarters of the land was under water the greater part of the year and roads were invisible, but eventually logs were rolled together and covered with earth and now good gravel roads exist where before they were more a matter of imagination than reality. Besides devoting his attention to the farm. Mr. Gustin has made some experiments in inventing agricultural machine and gates, for which he has taken out several patents. In politics Mr. Gustin was first a Whig and in 1848 voted for General Winfield Scott as the presidential nominee of the party; since 1856 he has been a Republican, although for a few years he diverged from his party and joined the Populists. Mr. Gustin has been a member of the Christian or New Light church since thirty-six years of age and Mrs. Gustin has professed the same faith for forty years. Mr. and Mrs. Isaac H. Gustin have had born to them the following family: Edwin, who lost his life in a gravel pit in 1895 at the age of forty five years; Cynthia, who was married to Lee Nixon and died in 1875 when twenty-two years old; Francis Marion, a homeopathic physician at Union City; James, who died in 1895 at the age of thirty years, wedded Mattie Brunk, and was the father of five children: Lee, Sylvester, Morton, Ada and one deceased; Smith, a resident of Fall Creek township, wedded Sallie Hirpp, and had children as follows: Clay, May, Ida and three deceased; Moses, an agriculturist, is married and is the father of five children as follows: Montrew, Fredie, Ruby, Ogleve and Argness. The surviving members of the Gustin family are among the most honored of the pioneer settlers around Middletown and have, always been among the foremost in developing from the forest the fruitful farm that now adorns and enriches the country and which have tended to make the town and township what they are today. They have certainly richly earned the enviable standing, which they now enjoy.
I, Peter Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange planter being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner following:
Imprimis: I, do order that all my Just Debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Rucker all my Estate both real and Personal During her natural life and after her Decease to be Devided in the following manner.
Item: I, give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Margaret Tinsley and my Son In-law Isaac Tinsley a negro boy named Yorkshire to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Son Ephraim Rucker a negro Girl named Fillis to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Ann Cook and my son in law Shem Cook a negro girl named Jeney to her and her increase to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, do Desire that all the Remainder of my Estate both real and personal after my wifes Decease as aforesaid to be sold by my Exr. hereafter named at public auction to the highest bidder on six months credit for Current Money the Buyer giving Good Security and the money arising by Sale to be Equally Devided amongst my beloved Children by name as followeth:
Thomas Rucker
Elizabeth Pierce
William Rucker
Mary Offell
James Rucker
Ephraim Rucker
Ann Cook
and to their heirs forever,
and lastly I do Constitute and appoint my beloved Sons James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker to be my Whole and sole Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and Disannuling all other Testaments and wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this eighteen day of January 1742/43.
Signed sealed. {{seal}} Peter Rucker his X mark
Published in the presence of Wm. Jackson Wm. Offell Mich. Holt his X mark
At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday ye 23 Day of Febry. 1743.
The Last Will and Testament of Peter Rucker Dec'd. being presented into Court by James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker Exrs. Therein named and proved by the oaths of Wm. Jackson and Mich. Holt two of the Witnesses Thereto who also made Oath that they saw William Offell sign the same as an Evidence and the sd Exrs. having severally Taken the Oath of an Exr. and having Entered into bond with Mic. Holt, George Holt and Richard Mauldin Junr.,
Their Securities, before their due Execution thereof, Probate is Granted them and the said will together with the Bond was admitted to record.
TWO VERSIONS OF JOHN RUCKER'S WILL ---- Son of PETER RUCKER
John left one (1) shilling sterling to his daughter Margaret Smith, less than what he willed to his other children. Her marriage to Isaac Smith was greatly DISAPPROVED of by her family.
ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, JOHN RUCKER Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind and Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS:
I, do order that all my just Debts & funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture and Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold and divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
1. Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his choice of my guns
2. Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse called Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
3. Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred Kurg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Exector, for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses and horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts,I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Executor if my Debts can't be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
4. Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs forever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
5. Item: I, give my Daughter MARGARET SMITH one shilling Sterling and lastly
I, do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed, Sealed, Published John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robert Seag {{seal}} Joseph Hawkins {{seal}} Richard Cross {{seal}}
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gentleman Dec'd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow and Relict and Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre and Richard Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Executor and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the said Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holtand James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah & Peter Rucker
- faithful and true Administration of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
28 January 1742
Jonathan Gibson Court Clerk
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WILL OF JOHN RUCKER
Orange County, Virginia Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, John Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS: I, do order that all my just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture & Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold & divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his Choice of my guns,
Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse alled Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred K urg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Ex.r for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses & horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts, I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Exec if my Debts cant be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benj a Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs for ever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benja Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
Item: I, give my Daughter Margaret Smith one shilling Sterling
and lastly I do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed Sealed Published
John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robt Seagre/Seayre ? Joseph Hawkins Richd Cross
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gent. Decsd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow & Relict & Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre/Seayre? and Richd Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Exec and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the sd Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holt and James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah and Peter Rucker
- faithful & true Admon. of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
WILL OF AMBROSE L.F.RUCKER SR.Son of Captain, John Rucker, Grandson of Peter Rucker. Also known as COL. Ambrose Rucker
Copies of Original Documents: by Earl Horton May, Bedford City/County Museum, Bedford, Virginia.. Transcribed by C.V. Leighton, Seaside, Oregon, 16 February 2000
Will Book #7, page 717, 718,
Accounts list
Will Book No. 4, pages, 479 - 480 - 481
In the name of God amen. I, Ambrose Rucker Sr. of Amherst Countyand Parrish of Lexington being in perfect health and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Viz,
I lend to my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER during her widowhood or natural life, Ten choice negroes, with the addition of three others, namely Bart, Old Man and Clary, the Marman Plantation whereon I now live, with four hundred and seventy three acres of land in which said plantation is included, being a part thereof with one other tract of land on the head of Harrises Creek, called my Mountain Plantation (except what
I shall hereafter will to my SON, AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. with all the stock and plantation utensils of every kind, including the waggon and mill, all my household and kitchen furniture at her death or marriage to return to my estate to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren.
I give and bequeath to my SON AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. the new survey on the upper or north side of my Mountain Plantation containing two hundred odd acres, with the addition of one hundered acres taken off, the land formerly contested between Lucas and myself, which which said hundred acres last mentioned is a part of tract lent to my wife and all the land on the south or west side of the road that leads from the head of Harrises Creek, with two negroes (Viz) Sarah and Crese the former being now in his posession, with all other things I have given him heretofore, or let him have, except the ore Bank Land on the high peak of the Tobacco-row Mountain, to him and his heirs forever..The ore Bank Land containing three hundred and seventy five acres with one other tract adjoining, is to be sole at the direction of my Executors and divided equally among my children and grandchildren.
I give to my SON ISAAC RUCKER three hundred acers of land, from the upper side of my Rocky Creek Plantation,running quite accross the creek from oneside of the land to the other, also a negro woman named Anna and her children also Betty and her increase the said negro being now in his posession, also all other things I have heretofore given him, to him and his heirs forever.
I give to my SON BENJAMIN RUCKER three hundred acres of land, it being the tract of land my SON ISAAC RUCKER now lives on, with the addition of one hundred acres that are now in his possesion , Store-houses and my barn, also a horse, saddle and bridle, a good feather bed and furniture, two negroes (Viz) Caleb and Rhoda, two cows and calves, two sows and pigs, my rifle gun and three sheep, to him and his heirs forever.
Item.. I give to my SON REUBEN RUCKER {dec'd} equal to two hundred pounds, also fifty pounds more in property to his heirs forever..
I have given and now do confirm unto the heirs of WINIFRED PLUNKETT {dec'd} one hundred and thirty pounds, and my Executors are to pay them in property seventy pounds more to them and their heirs forever.
I have given and do give unto the heirs of PEGGY McDANIEL {dec'd} one hundred pounds in property and they are to be paid by my Executors (from my estate) in property one hundred pounds more, to their heirs forever.
I do give and have given unto FRANKEY LEE two negroes Viz Lydia and Cresey and sixty pounds in property making in the whole two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give and have given to my MOLLY BURFORD, one negro woman named Sereler and other things to the amount of one hundred pounds, and my Executors are to pay her from my estate one hundred pounds more in property, so as to make her first portion two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give to ELIZABETH MARR and have given two negroes (Viz) Dilcey and Tiller now in her posession and other things to the amount of one hundred and sixty pounds and my Executors are to pay her in property out of my estate, forty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I lend to SOPHIA RUCKER now SOPHIA JENNINGS, five negroes, Vix, Letia, Dole, Craysey, Betsa and Daniel during pleasure, at her death they are to go to the heirs and issue of her body forever.. also I give to my DAUGHTER SOPHIA fifty pounds cash, which said sum I desire my Executors to pay personally.
I give to my DAUGHTER CAROLINE HANSFORD, two negroes Viz June and Nancy and other things to the value of one hundred and fifty poundsand my Executors are to her from my estate in property, fifty pounds more to her & her heirs forever.
I give to MATILDA MARR, two negroes (Viz) Anna and Carka and other things to the value of one hundred and eighty pounds and my Executorsare to pay her out of my estate, twenty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
I give to CHARLOTTE RUCKER, two negroes Viz Caroline and Bicey,a good feather bed and furniture, a horse, saddle and bridle worth twenty pounds and the said negroes value at one hundred and twenty pounds, and bed and furniture at fifteen pounds making in all one hundred and fifty five pounds and my Executors are to pay her out of my estate, forty five pounds in property to make her legacy two hundred pounds, to her and her heirs forever. which legacy is to be disposed of to the use of my said Daughter at the discretion of my executors..
I give to my DAUGHTER SALLY MARR two negroes (viz) Dolshia and Little Lucy or yellow Lucy at the quarter valued at one hundred and fifty pounds, a horse saddle and bridle at twenty pounds, a feather bed and furniture at fifteen pounds and other things amounting to one hundred and ninety nine pounds nineteen schillings and my executors are to pay her one shilling to make up her legacy, two hundred pounds in all, to her and her heirs forever.
Finally all my land and other things not herein willed are to be sold and put to value to pay the legacies, after they are paid, the remainder of my estate both real and personal that is not willed away is to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren (Viz)
1. The children of REUBEN RUCKER one share. 2. The children of WINIFRED PLUNKETT one share. 3. The children of MARGARET McDANIEL one share. 4. The children of MOLLY BURFORD one share. 5. The children of FRANKEY LEE one share. 6. AMBROSE RUCKER one share. 7. ISAAC RUCKER one share. 8. SOPHIA JENNINGS one share. 9. CAROLINE HANSFORD one share. 10. BETSEY MARR one share. 11. MATILDA MARR one share. 12. SALLY MARR one share. 13. CHARLOTTE RUCKER one share. 14. BENJAMIN RUCKER one share. and their heirs forever..
I give to BENJAMIN RUCKER (dec'd), ANTHONY RUCKER and the heirs and representatives of ISAAC RUCKER (dec'd), their due share, sell the lands patented in my name in the State of Kentucky agreeable to contract to them hereto in for it is to be observed that I reserve half an acre of land for a grave yard, where the grave yard is now fixed to belong to my family forever.
And lastly I do appoint my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER and my beloved SONS ; AMBROSE RUCKER and ISAAC RUCKER whole and sole Executrix and Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this third day of December one thousand eight hundred and three.
signed AMBROSE RUCKER {{seal}} 3 December 1803
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged In presence of:
John Cooney, Henry A. Christian, Anthony Rucker Tinsley Rucker
Memorandium:
Tis ordered in my Will that the land whereon I now live shall be sold to the highest bidder. I hereby direct it shall be sold on credit three annual payments and the money to be divided agreeable to my will.
signed Ambrose Rucker 1st January 1807
At a Court held for Amherst County the 21st day of December 1807:
This last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER, deceased was proven by the oaths of John Cooney and Anthony Rucker two wittnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And I, Isaac Rucker one of the Executors named in said Will, personally came into Court and qualified according to laws, and entered into Bond with Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, John McDaniel and Benjamin Rucker Jr., his sureties in the penalty of $50,000.00 current Money conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste
At a Court held for Amherst County the 18th day of January 1808. William Ware & Thomas Moore being sworn say they verily believe that the signature to then above instrument of writing was in the proper hand writing of the said Ambrose Rucker.
The same is ordered to be Recorded
Teste
Wm S. Crawford Clerk
Will Book No. 4, pages 481 & 482
Know all men by these presents, that we Isaac Rucker, Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, Benjamin Rucker, and John McDaniel are held and firmly bound unto Will Loving, James Montgomery, Philip Johnson and John Warwick,
Gentlemen, Issues of the Court of Amherst County, now sitting in the sum of fifty thousand dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices and their sucsessors, we bind ourselfs and each of us and each of our heirs,
Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by those presents.
Sealed with our seals, this 21st day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seven and in the 32nd year of the commonwealth...
The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Isaac Rucker one of the Executors of the Last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER Deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands and possesion of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the County Court of Amherst at such time as he shall be there unto required , the said Courts, and the same goods, chattles and credits, and all other the goods, chattels & credits of the said deceased, which at anytime after shall come to the hands, possesion or knowledge of the said Isaac Rucker or into the hands or possesion of any other person or persons for him do well and truly administer, according to the laws and further then do make a just and true account of his actings and doings therein thereto required by the said Court, and also shall truly pay and deliver all the Legacies contained and specified in the said testament as far as the said goods, chattels and credits, will xxx to attend and the law shall charge, then this obligation to be said and void and of no effect or else to remain in full force and virtue.
signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of the court
teste Heartland DC
Isaac Rucker {{seal}} Anthony Rucker {{seal}} Benjamin Rucker {{seal}} David Tinsley {{seal}} John McDaniel {{seal}}
I, Ambrose Rucker of the County of Bedford and State of Virginia,being weak in body, out of sound and perfect of mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and blessed by the Almighty God for in his name, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament,in manner and form following, that is to say, first it is my wish and desire that all my just be prior.
I give and bequeath to my SON TINSLEY RUCKER, four dollars with what I have already given him.
I give unto my SON THOMAS RUCKER, four dollars with what I have here tofore given him.
I give unto my SON GARLAND RUCKER, my tract of land in Kentucky; extra on account of his misfortunes, also one negro boy, named Henry.
I give unto my SON ANTHONY RUCKER, two negroes, Essesco and Little Wat.
I give unto my DAUGHTER FRANCES HANCOCK, two negro boys named Nelson and Peter.
I give unto my SON-IN-LAW JAMES RUCKER, fifty acres of land adjoining the land on which he now lives commencing at one line and running and -----to the other.
I give to my GRAND DAUGHTER EMELY RUCKER, one negro girl, named Harrietta.
I give to my GRANDSON ELISHA HURT, one negro boy, named James.
I give to my SON AMBROSE L. RUCKER, the balance of the two hundred and fifteen acres of land, which I had reserved for myself, together with two negroes, named Reuben and Ewing. He is also to have a share of the present crop, for his two negroes Reuben and Gregory. also half of my stock, of all kinds, one half of all my household and kitchen furniture, together with all my plantation utensils.
I also leave my DAUGHTER NANCY RUCKER, into the hands of my son AMBROSE RUCKER and for which considerations, I further give unto him the following slaves, to wit Davy, George, Wat, Lary, Martha and Rhoda; also the remaining half of my household and kitchen furniture, together with the remaining half of my stock of all kinds.
I appoint ANTHONY and AMBROSE L. RUCKER my Executors to this my Last Will and Testament; I do hereby revoking all former Will by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this day date above written..
his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
This is my desire, that my SON GARLAND RUCKER take my two old negroes Ned and -----and lastly, it is my desire, that this my codicil by me and made a part of my last will and testament to all intents and my ----- witness of ----,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal This day and date above written.
signed - his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
Probate Court held for Bedford County, at the Courthouse: August 27, 1827
The procedding Court, with the Will and Testament together with the Codicil thereto annexed, Of Ambrose Rucker, deceased. Was proved by the oath of Richard Hobson Jr., and Rawley Rather Sen. residing, witnesses, and was ordered to be to be recorded. In an motion of ANTHONY RUCKER, one of the executors, therein names, who made oaths and your bond and securities according to law, certificate was granted him for allowing probate thereof in due form;
AMBROSE L. RUCKER the other named Executor, DECLINED EXECUTORSHIP.
AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III Died: 17 August 1859 Marion Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory
(F.= Franklin or Frederick.??) -------
Bourbon County, Kansas, Index To Willbooks 1867 - 1925 W. David Samuelsen -- Sampubco -- Salt Lake City Index page 14 --- Volume A -- Page 7
Ambrose LeGrande F. Rucker -- MARION Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory -------
Will Book Page 174 -- 175 Bourbon County Courthouse ---- Fort Scott, Kansas ------- 174
MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III ------ WILL ------
I, Ambrose L. Rucker of the County of Bourbon in Kansas Territory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. ---ovq---
1st,It is my will that all my lawful and just debts be paid.
2nd, I give and bequeath to my WIFE SUSAN RUCKER in lieu of her dower the plantation on which we now reside on Yellow Paint Road in Bourbon County, Kansas Territory, also a land warrant of one hundred sixty acres No. 77097, Issued to Richard Runee/Puree. The 25th day of January 1858 and assigned to me --- during her widowhood or so long as she remains my widdow, and the livestock, Horses, Cattle, Hogs by me now owned, also all the household and furniture and items not particular named and otherwise disposed of in this will closing her widdowhood as afore said --------- She however first disposing of a suffiecency thereof to pay my lawful and just debts as a foresaid and that whenever my said wife shal marry all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain unexpected to my Daughter:
ELIZA J. RUCKER
and Sons:
ELISHA H. RUCKER
THOMAS L. RUCKER
JAMES W. RUCKER
and to them heirs and assigns for ever.
3rd, I give and devise to my SON, WM G. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him
4th, I give and bequeath to the heirs of my DAUGHTER Deceased MARY ANN ELIZABETH BARBONEY one dollar in addition to What I have before given their Mother.
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5th, I give and bequeath to my SON, AMBROSE L. F. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
6th, I give and bequeath to my SON, CLIFTON T. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
7th, I give and bequeath to my SON, JOHN Q. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
8th, I give and bequeath to my DAUGHTER, SARAH F. CHAMBERS one dollar in addition to what I have before given her ----
And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my WIFE, SUSAN RUCKER to be the Executive of this my last will & testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of May 1859
signed AMBROSE L. RUCKER {{seal}} Teste
By the request of Ambrose L. Rucker
We Subscribe our names as witnesses David S. Waru Jacob (X his mark) Larue
August the 19th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
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County of Bourbon } Territory of Kansas,
To all persons to whom these presents shall come grieving:
Know ye that whereas AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER late of the County of Bourbon died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death property in this Territory which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value of speedy case not taken of the same to the end therefore that said property maybe collected preserved disposed of according to law we do hereby appoint C. T. RUCKER Administrator: Of all and singular the goods and Chatts sights and executes, which were of the said Ambrose L. Rucker at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to the law and collect all money due said deceased and in general to do and preform all other acts and things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law.
In testimony whereof: I, William Margrave, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Bourbon, aforesaid and hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of said Court at office this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
Wm Margrave {{seal}} Judge of Probate
RECORDED: August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate {{seal}}
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Know all men by these present that we CLIFTON T. RUCKER as Principal and JOHN HAMILTON ISAAC N. WELLS and JOHN D. CHAMBERS
as securities are held and stand firmley bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the final sum of Sixteen hundred dollars to the Payment of which we bind ourselves and ourlegal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The conditions of the above Bond is that Clifton T. Rucker, administrator of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER,deceased. Shall faithfully administer said Estate, account for pay and deliver all money and property of said Estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law on the -----or -----of any event having competent jurisdiction then this bond to be -----attention to remaining in full force
Even under our hands and souls this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
C. T. Rucker {{seal}} John Hamilton {{seal}} Isaac N. Wells {{seal}} John D. Chambers {{seal}}
Recorded, August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
------------34 Know by all men by those presents that we SUSAN RUCKER, Executrix of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER, deceased as principal and WILSON D. BRANCH and JOHN BRANCH as securities are held and stand firmly bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the Final sum of Twenty two hundred dollars to the payment of which we bind ourselves and our legal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The condition of the above Bond is that of Susan Rucker Executrix of the Estate of Ambrose L. Rucker deceased shall faithfully administrator said Estate Account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the order or excuse of any Court having Jurisdiction then the above bond to be void otherwise to remain in full force and given under our hands and seals, this 19th day of August A. D. 1859
Susan Rucker {{seal}} Wilson D. Branch {{seal}} John Branch {{seal}}
I, Thomes Levy Rucker, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, to wit:
FIRST: All my just debts and funeral expences, shall be first fully paid.
SECOND: I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal to my beloved children:
Bertha Rucker
Elmer Rucker
Lara Rucker
Eva Rucker
Sedalia Rucker
and also my step-son
Milton Wolverton
in equal shares, except my Daughter Sedalia, She will receive two hundred Dolars $200. the most.
THIRD: I, nominate and appoint John McCubbin to be the executor of this my last will and testament, here by revoking all former wills by me madein witnesses wherof I have unto set my hand and seal this 11 day of April A.D. 1899
Thomes. Levy. Rucker. {{seal}}
Signed sealed published and declared as and of his last will and testament, by the above named testor in our presnce who have at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other sign our names as witnesses there to.
Milton Rambo {{seal}}
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERATION #7. Sedalia RUCKER married: William Burton Dexter ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
GENERATION #8. Violet Laurene DEXTER married: Daniel Carl Eugene Hill ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ GENERATION #9. Carla Virginia HILL married: Donald Orville Leighton ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
I, Peter Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange planter being weak in body but of perfect mind and memory knowing that it is appointed for all men once to die do make and ordain this my Last will and Testament in manner following:
Imprimis: I, do order that all my Just Debts and funeral charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, lend unto my beloved wife Elizabeth Rucker all my Estate both real and Personal During her natural life and after her Decease to be Devided in the following manner.
Item: I, give and bequeath unto my beloved Daughter Margaret Tinsley and my Son In-law Isaac Tinsley a negro boy named Yorkshire to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Son Ephraim Rucker a negro Girl named Fillis to him and his heirs forever.
Item: I, give and bequeath to my beloved Daughter Ann Cook and my son in law Shem Cook a negro girl named Jeney to her and her increase to them and their heirs forever.
Item: I, do Desire that all the Remainder of my Estate both real and personal after my wifes Decease as aforesaid to be sold by my Exr. hereafter named at public auction to the highest bidder on six months credit for Current Money the Buyer giving Good Security and the money arising by Sale to be Equally Devided amongst my beloved Children by name as followeth:
Thomas Rucker
Elizabeth Pierce
William Rucker
Mary Offell
James Rucker
Ephraim Rucker
Ann Cook
and to their heirs forever,
and lastly I do Constitute and appoint my beloved Sons James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker to be my Whole and sole Executors of this my last will and Testament hereby revoking and Disannuling all other Testaments and wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my Last will and Testament in witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and Seal this eighteen day of January 1742/43.
Signed sealed. {{seal}} Peter Rucker his X mark
Published in the presence of Wm. Jackson Wm. Offell Mich. Holt his X mark
At a Court held for Orange County on Thursday ye 23 Day of Febry. 1743.
The Last Will and Testament of Peter Rucker Dec'd. being presented into Court by James Rucker and Ephraim Rucker Exrs. Therein named and proved by the oaths of Wm. Jackson and Mich. Holt two of the Witnesses Thereto who also made Oath that they saw William Offell sign the same as an Evidence and the sd Exrs. having severally Taken the Oath of an Exr. and having Entered into bond with Mic. Holt, George Holt and Richard Mauldin Junr.,
Their Securities, before their due Execution thereof, Probate is Granted them and the said will together with the Bond was admitted to record.
TWO VERSIONS OF JOHN RUCKER'S WILL ---- Son of PETER RUCKER
John left one (1) shilling sterling to his daughter Margaret Smith, less than what he willed to his other children. Her marriage to Isaac Smith was greatly DISAPPROVED of by her family.
ORANGE COUNTY, VIRGINIA Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, JOHN RUCKER Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind and Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS:
I, do order that all my just Debts & funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture and Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold and divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
1. Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his choice of my guns
2. Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse called Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
3. Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred Kurg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Exector, for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses and horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts,I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Executor if my Debts can't be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
4. Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs forever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benjamin Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
5. Item: I, give my Daughter MARGARET SMITH one shilling Sterling and lastly
I, do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed, Sealed, Published John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robert Seag {{seal}} Joseph Hawkins {{seal}} Richard Cross {{seal}}
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gentleman Dec'd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow and Relict and Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre and Richard Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Executor and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the said Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holtand James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah & Peter Rucker
- faithful and true Administration of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
28 January 1742
Jonathan Gibson Court Clerk
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WILL OF JOHN RUCKER
Orange County, Virginia Will Book 1, p. 248,
Probated Jan. 28, 1742
In the Name of God Amen.
I, John Rucker of Saint Marks Parish in the County of Orange A Planter being weak in Body, but of Perfect Mind & Memory And knowing that it is appointed for all men once to Dye, Do make and Ordain this my last Will & Testament in manner and form following.
IMPRIMIS: I, do order that all my just Debts and funeral Charges be paid and satisfied.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Wife, Susanah Rucker, four negros name by Bristol, Tony, Doll & Sue, and one third part of my houshold & Furniture & Stock, horses Excepted one horse I give to my wife named Roger, the four mentioned Negroes to remain my Wifes no Longer than her Widowhood after to be sold & divided as the rest of my Estate hereafter mentioned.
Item: I, give to my son Peter Rucker one black horse, called Jockey and his Choice of my guns,
Item: I, give to my Son John Rucker one grey horse alled Oglesby and a gun the next choice after his Brother,
Item: I, give to Thomas Wright Belfield one lot in Fred K urg No. 5 to him and his Heirs for ever.
My desire is that the one half of my land on the Branches of James's River may be sold by my Ex.r for six months credit to the highest bidder Likewise my Waggon and five horses & horse kinds in the same manor in order to pay my debts, I likewise leave my Dwelling house and Land thereunto adjoining to be sold at the Direction of my Exec if my Debts cant be complyed with if they can the dwelling house and Land to Remain my wifes, dureing her Widowhood and If she marrys to be sold by way of auction.
Item: I, give to my well beloved Sons:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benj a Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
and to their Heirs for ever.
half the Land I hold ln the Branches of James River to be equally divided between the seven brothers, the rest of my Estate I desire may be Equally divided among my beloved Children as follows:
Peter Rucker
John Rucker
Sarah Rucker
Winniford Rucker
Ambrose Rucker
Benja Rucker
Reuben Rucker
Isaac Rucker
Anthony Rucker
Mildred Rucker
Pheby Rucker
to them and their Heirs forever.
Item: I, give my Daughter Margaret Smith one shilling Sterling
and lastly I do constitute and appoint my beloved wife Susanah Rucker my Exr and my beloved Son Peter Rucker, and my beloved friend George Taylor my whole and sole Exs of this my Last will & Testament, hereby Revoking and Disallowing all other Testament and Wills by me made Confirming this and no other to be my last Will and Testament.
In witness whereof I have now unto set my hand and seal this XI day Jan 1742
Signed Sealed Published
John Rucker {{seal}}
In the Presence of Robt Seagre/Seayre ? Joseph Hawkins Richd Cross
At a Court continued and held for Orange County on Friday the 28th day of Jan 1742
This Last Will & Testament of John Rucker Gent. Decsd being Produced into Court by Susanah Rucker his Widow & Relict & Peter Rucker his son two of the Execr therein named who made oath thereto according to Law and being proved by the Oaths of Robert Seagre/Seayre? and Richd Cross two of the Evidences thereto who also made Oath that they saw Joseph Hawkins sign the same as an Evidence the said will is admitted to Record on motion of the said Exec and their perorming what is usual in such cases Certificate is granted them for obtaining a Probate thereof in due form and the sd Susanah and Peter Rucker together with Anthony Head, Michael Holt and James Picket their securities acknowledged their bond for the said Susanah and Peter Rucker
- faithful & true Admon. of the Estate of John Rucker Decd which Bond is admitted to Record
WILL OF AMBROSE L.F.RUCKER SR.Son of Captain, John Rucker, Grandson of Peter Rucker. Also known as COL. Ambrose Rucker
Copies of Original Documents: by Earl Horton May, Bedford City/County Museum, Bedford, Virginia.. Transcribed by C.V. Leighton, Seaside, Oregon, 16 February 2000
Will Book #7, page 717, 718,
Accounts list
Will Book No. 4, pages, 479 - 480 - 481
In the name of God amen. I, Ambrose Rucker Sr. of Amherst Countyand Parrish of Lexington being in perfect health and memory, do make and ordain this my last Will and Testament in manner and form following. Viz,
I lend to my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER during her widowhood or natural life, Ten choice negroes, with the addition of three others, namely Bart, Old Man and Clary, the Marman Plantation whereon I now live, with four hundred and seventy three acres of land in which said plantation is included, being a part thereof with one other tract of land on the head of Harrises Creek, called my Mountain Plantation (except what
I shall hereafter will to my SON, AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. with all the stock and plantation utensils of every kind, including the waggon and mill, all my household and kitchen furniture at her death or marriage to return to my estate to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren.
I give and bequeath to my SON AMBROSE RUCKER Jr. the new survey on the upper or north side of my Mountain Plantation containing two hundred odd acres, with the addition of one hundered acres taken off, the land formerly contested between Lucas and myself, which which said hundred acres last mentioned is a part of tract lent to my wife and all the land on the south or west side of the road that leads from the head of Harrises Creek, with two negroes (Viz) Sarah and Crese the former being now in his posession, with all other things I have given him heretofore, or let him have, except the ore Bank Land on the high peak of the Tobacco-row Mountain, to him and his heirs forever..The ore Bank Land containing three hundred and seventy five acres with one other tract adjoining, is to be sole at the direction of my Executors and divided equally among my children and grandchildren.
I give to my SON ISAAC RUCKER three hundred acers of land, from the upper side of my Rocky Creek Plantation,running quite accross the creek from oneside of the land to the other, also a negro woman named Anna and her children also Betty and her increase the said negro being now in his posession, also all other things I have heretofore given him, to him and his heirs forever.
I give to my SON BENJAMIN RUCKER three hundred acres of land, it being the tract of land my SON ISAAC RUCKER now lives on, with the addition of one hundred acres that are now in his possesion , Store-houses and my barn, also a horse, saddle and bridle, a good feather bed and furniture, two negroes (Viz) Caleb and Rhoda, two cows and calves, two sows and pigs, my rifle gun and three sheep, to him and his heirs forever.
Item.. I give to my SON REUBEN RUCKER {dec'd} equal to two hundred pounds, also fifty pounds more in property to his heirs forever..
I have given and now do confirm unto the heirs of WINIFRED PLUNKETT {dec'd} one hundred and thirty pounds, and my Executors are to pay them in property seventy pounds more to them and their heirs forever.
I have given and do give unto the heirs of PEGGY McDANIEL {dec'd} one hundred pounds in property and they are to be paid by my Executors (from my estate) in property one hundred pounds more, to their heirs forever.
I do give and have given unto FRANKEY LEE two negroes Viz Lydia and Cresey and sixty pounds in property making in the whole two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give and have given to my MOLLY BURFORD, one negro woman named Sereler and other things to the amount of one hundred pounds, and my Executors are to pay her from my estate one hundred pounds more in property, so as to make her first portion two hundred pounds to her and her heirs forever.
I give to ELIZABETH MARR and have given two negroes (Viz) Dilcey and Tiller now in her posession and other things to the amount of one hundred and sixty pounds and my Executors are to pay her in property out of my estate, forty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
Item. I lend to SOPHIA RUCKER now SOPHIA JENNINGS, five negroes, Vix, Letia, Dole, Craysey, Betsa and Daniel during pleasure, at her death they are to go to the heirs and issue of her body forever.. also I give to my DAUGHTER SOPHIA fifty pounds cash, which said sum I desire my Executors to pay personally.
I give to my DAUGHTER CAROLINE HANSFORD, two negroes Viz June and Nancy and other things to the value of one hundred and fifty poundsand my Executors are to her from my estate in property, fifty pounds more to her & her heirs forever.
I give to MATILDA MARR, two negroes (Viz) Anna and Carka and other things to the value of one hundred and eighty pounds and my Executorsare to pay her out of my estate, twenty pounds more to her and her heirs forever.
I give to CHARLOTTE RUCKER, two negroes Viz Caroline and Bicey,a good feather bed and furniture, a horse, saddle and bridle worth twenty pounds and the said negroes value at one hundred and twenty pounds, and bed and furniture at fifteen pounds making in all one hundred and fifty five pounds and my Executors are to pay her out of my estate, forty five pounds in property to make her legacy two hundred pounds, to her and her heirs forever. which legacy is to be disposed of to the use of my said Daughter at the discretion of my executors..
I give to my DAUGHTER SALLY MARR two negroes (viz) Dolshia and Little Lucy or yellow Lucy at the quarter valued at one hundred and fifty pounds, a horse saddle and bridle at twenty pounds, a feather bed and furniture at fifteen pounds and other things amounting to one hundred and ninety nine pounds nineteen schillings and my executors are to pay her one shilling to make up her legacy, two hundred pounds in all, to her and her heirs forever.
Finally all my land and other things not herein willed are to be sold and put to value to pay the legacies, after they are paid, the remainder of my estate both real and personal that is not willed away is to be equally divided among my children and grandchildren (Viz)
1. The children of REUBEN RUCKER one share. 2. The children of WINIFRED PLUNKETT one share. 3. The children of MARGARET McDANIEL one share. 4. The children of MOLLY BURFORD one share. 5. The children of FRANKEY LEE one share. 6. AMBROSE RUCKER one share. 7. ISAAC RUCKER one share. 8. SOPHIA JENNINGS one share. 9. CAROLINE HANSFORD one share. 10. BETSEY MARR one share. 11. MATILDA MARR one share. 12. SALLY MARR one share. 13. CHARLOTTE RUCKER one share. 14. BENJAMIN RUCKER one share. and their heirs forever..
I give to BENJAMIN RUCKER (dec'd), ANTHONY RUCKER and the heirs and representatives of ISAAC RUCKER (dec'd), their due share, sell the lands patented in my name in the State of Kentucky agreeable to contract to them hereto in for it is to be observed that I reserve half an acre of land for a grave yard, where the grave yard is now fixed to belong to my family forever.
And lastly I do appoint my beloved WIFE MARY RUCKER and my beloved SONS ; AMBROSE RUCKER and ISAAC RUCKER whole and sole Executrix and Executors of this my Last Will and Testament, In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this third day of December one thousand eight hundred and three.
signed AMBROSE RUCKER {{seal}} 3 December 1803
Signed, Sealed and Acknowledged In presence of:
John Cooney, Henry A. Christian, Anthony Rucker Tinsley Rucker
Memorandium:
Tis ordered in my Will that the land whereon I now live shall be sold to the highest bidder. I hereby direct it shall be sold on credit three annual payments and the money to be divided agreeable to my will.
signed Ambrose Rucker 1st January 1807
At a Court held for Amherst County the 21st day of December 1807:
This last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER, deceased was proven by the oaths of John Cooney and Anthony Rucker two wittnesses thereto and ordered to be recorded. And I, Isaac Rucker one of the Executors named in said Will, personally came into Court and qualified according to laws, and entered into Bond with Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, John McDaniel and Benjamin Rucker Jr., his sureties in the penalty of $50,000.00 current Money conditioned as the law directs, certificate is granted him for obtaining a probate thereof in due form.
Teste
At a Court held for Amherst County the 18th day of January 1808. William Ware & Thomas Moore being sworn say they verily believe that the signature to then above instrument of writing was in the proper hand writing of the said Ambrose Rucker.
The same is ordered to be Recorded
Teste
Wm S. Crawford Clerk
Will Book No. 4, pages 481 & 482
Know all men by these presents, that we Isaac Rucker, Anthony Rucker, David Tinsley, Benjamin Rucker, and John McDaniel are held and firmly bound unto Will Loving, James Montgomery, Philip Johnson and John Warwick,
Gentlemen, Issues of the Court of Amherst County, now sitting in the sum of fifty thousand dollars to the payment whereof well and truly to be made to the said Justices and their sucsessors, we bind ourselfs and each of us and each of our heirs,
Executors and Administrators jointly and severally, firmly by those presents.
Sealed with our seals, this 21st day of December in the year of our Lord eighteen hundred and seven and in the 32nd year of the commonwealth...
The Conditions of the above obligation is such, that if the above bound Isaac Rucker one of the Executors of the Last Will and Testament of AMBROSE RUCKER Deceased, do make or cause to be made, a true and perfect inventory of all and singular the goods, chattels and credits of the said deceased, which have or shall come to the hands and possesion of any other person or persons for him and the same so made do exhibit or cause to be exhibited into the County Court of Amherst at such time as he shall be there unto required , the said Courts, and the same goods, chattles and credits, and all other the goods, chattels & credits of the said deceased, which at anytime after shall come to the hands, possesion or knowledge of the said Isaac Rucker or into the hands or possesion of any other person or persons for him do well and truly administer, according to the laws and further then do make a just and true account of his actings and doings therein thereto required by the said Court, and also shall truly pay and deliver all the Legacies contained and specified in the said testament as far as the said goods, chattels and credits, will xxx to attend and the law shall charge, then this obligation to be said and void and of no effect or else to remain in full force and virtue.
signed, sealed and delivered in the presence of the court
teste Heartland DC
Isaac Rucker {{seal}} Anthony Rucker {{seal}} Benjamin Rucker {{seal}} David Tinsley {{seal}} John McDaniel {{seal}}
I, Ambrose Rucker of the County of Bedford and State of Virginia,being weak in body, out of sound and perfect of mind and memory, considering the uncertainty of this mortal life, and being of sound mind and blessed by the Almighty God for in his name, do make and publish this my last Will and Testament,in manner and form following, that is to say, first it is my wish and desire that all my just be prior.
I give and bequeath to my SON TINSLEY RUCKER, four dollars with what I have already given him.
I give unto my SON THOMAS RUCKER, four dollars with what I have here tofore given him.
I give unto my SON GARLAND RUCKER, my tract of land in Kentucky; extra on account of his misfortunes, also one negro boy, named Henry.
I give unto my SON ANTHONY RUCKER, two negroes, Essesco and Little Wat.
I give unto my DAUGHTER FRANCES HANCOCK, two negro boys named Nelson and Peter.
I give unto my SON-IN-LAW JAMES RUCKER, fifty acres of land adjoining the land on which he now lives commencing at one line and running and -----to the other.
I give to my GRAND DAUGHTER EMELY RUCKER, one negro girl, named Harrietta.
I give to my GRANDSON ELISHA HURT, one negro boy, named James.
I give to my SON AMBROSE L. RUCKER, the balance of the two hundred and fifteen acres of land, which I had reserved for myself, together with two negroes, named Reuben and Ewing. He is also to have a share of the present crop, for his two negroes Reuben and Gregory. also half of my stock, of all kinds, one half of all my household and kitchen furniture, together with all my plantation utensils.
I also leave my DAUGHTER NANCY RUCKER, into the hands of my son AMBROSE RUCKER and for which considerations, I further give unto him the following slaves, to wit Davy, George, Wat, Lary, Martha and Rhoda; also the remaining half of my household and kitchen furniture, together with the remaining half of my stock of all kinds.
I appoint ANTHONY and AMBROSE L. RUCKER my Executors to this my Last Will and Testament; I do hereby revoking all former Will by me made. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and seal, this day date above written..
his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
This is my desire, that my SON GARLAND RUCKER take my two old negroes Ned and -----and lastly, it is my desire, that this my codicil by me and made a part of my last will and testament to all intents and my ----- witness of ----,
I have hereunto set my hand and seal This day and date above written.
signed - his mark X Ambrose Rucker {{seal}}
Teste Richard Hobson Jr. Rawley Rather Francis Danizeln
Probate Court held for Bedford County, at the Courthouse: August 27, 1827
The procedding Court, with the Will and Testament together with the Codicil thereto annexed, Of Ambrose Rucker, deceased. Was proved by the oath of Richard Hobson Jr., and Rawley Rather Sen. residing, witnesses, and was ordered to be to be recorded. In an motion of ANTHONY RUCKER, one of the executors, therein names, who made oaths and your bond and securities according to law, certificate was granted him for allowing probate thereof in due form;
AMBROSE L. RUCKER the other named Executor, DECLINED EXECUTORSHIP.
AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III Died: 17 August 1859 Marion Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory
(F.= Franklin or Frederick.??) -------
Bourbon County, Kansas, Index To Willbooks 1867 - 1925 W. David Samuelsen -- Sampubco -- Salt Lake City Index page 14 --- Volume A -- Page 7
Ambrose LeGrande F. Rucker -- MARION Township, Bourbon County, Kansas Territory -------
Will Book Page 174 -- 175 Bourbon County Courthouse ---- Fort Scott, Kansas ------- 174
MY GREAT GREAT GRANDFATHER AMBROSE LeGRANDE F. RUCKER, III ------ WILL ------
I, Ambrose L. Rucker of the County of Bourbon in Kansas Territory do make and publish this my last will and testament in manner and form following. ---ovq---
1st,It is my will that all my lawful and just debts be paid.
2nd, I give and bequeath to my WIFE SUSAN RUCKER in lieu of her dower the plantation on which we now reside on Yellow Paint Road in Bourbon County, Kansas Territory, also a land warrant of one hundred sixty acres No. 77097, Issued to Richard Runee/Puree. The 25th day of January 1858 and assigned to me --- during her widowhood or so long as she remains my widdow, and the livestock, Horses, Cattle, Hogs by me now owned, also all the household and furniture and items not particular named and otherwise disposed of in this will closing her widdowhood as afore said --------- She however first disposing of a suffiecency thereof to pay my lawful and just debts as a foresaid and that whenever my said wife shal marry all the property hereby devised or bequeathed to her as aforesaid or so much thereof as may then remain unexpected to my Daughter:
ELIZA J. RUCKER
and Sons:
ELISHA H. RUCKER
THOMAS L. RUCKER
JAMES W. RUCKER
and to them heirs and assigns for ever.
3rd, I give and devise to my SON, WM G. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him
4th, I give and bequeath to the heirs of my DAUGHTER Deceased MARY ANN ELIZABETH BARBONEY one dollar in addition to What I have before given their Mother.
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5th, I give and bequeath to my SON, AMBROSE L. F. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
6th, I give and bequeath to my SON, CLIFTON T. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
7th, I give and bequeath to my SON, JOHN Q. RUCKER one dollar in addition to what I have before given him.
8th, I give and bequeath to my DAUGHTER, SARAH F. CHAMBERS one dollar in addition to what I have before given her ----
And lastly I hereby constitute and appoint my WIFE, SUSAN RUCKER to be the Executive of this my last will & testament
In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand & seal this 24th day of May 1859
signed AMBROSE L. RUCKER {{seal}} Teste
By the request of Ambrose L. Rucker
We Subscribe our names as witnesses David S. Waru Jacob (X his mark) Larue
August the 19th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
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County of Bourbon } Territory of Kansas,
To all persons to whom these presents shall come grieving:
Know ye that whereas AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER late of the County of Bourbon died intestate as it is said having at the time of his death property in this Territory which may be lost, destroyed or diminished in value of speedy case not taken of the same to the end therefore that said property maybe collected preserved disposed of according to law we do hereby appoint C. T. RUCKER Administrator: Of all and singular the goods and Chatts sights and executes, which were of the said Ambrose L. Rucker at the time of his death with full power and authority to secure and dispose of said property according to the law and collect all money due said deceased and in general to do and preform all other acts and things which are or hereafter may be required of him by law.
In testimony whereof: I, William Margrave, Judge of Probate in and for the County of Bourbon, aforesaid and hereunto sign my name and affix the seal of said Court at office this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
Wm Margrave {{seal}} Judge of Probate
RECORDED: August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate {{seal}}
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Know all men by these present that we CLIFTON T. RUCKER as Principal and JOHN HAMILTON ISAAC N. WELLS and JOHN D. CHAMBERS
as securities are held and stand firmley bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the final sum of Sixteen hundred dollars to the Payment of which we bind ourselves and ourlegal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The conditions of the above Bond is that Clifton T. Rucker, administrator of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER,deceased. Shall faithfully administer said Estate, account for pay and deliver all money and property of said Estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law on the -----or -----of any event having competent jurisdiction then this bond to be -----attention to remaining in full force
Even under our hands and souls this 17th day of August A.D. 1859
C. T. Rucker {{seal}} John Hamilton {{seal}} Isaac N. Wells {{seal}} John D. Chambers {{seal}}
Recorded, August the 17th A.D. 1859 Wm Margrave, Judge of Probate
------------34 Know by all men by those presents that we SUSAN RUCKER, Executrix of the Estate of AMBROSE L. RUCKER, deceased as principal and WILSON D. BRANCH and JOHN BRANCH as securities are held and stand firmly bound unto the Territory of Kansas in the Final sum of Twenty two hundred dollars to the payment of which we bind ourselves and our legal representational if default be made in the following conditions.
The condition of the above Bond is that of Susan Rucker Executrix of the Estate of Ambrose L. Rucker deceased shall faithfully administrator said Estate Account for, pay and deliver all money and property of said estate and perform all other things touching said administration required by law or the order or excuse of any Court having Jurisdiction then the above bond to be void otherwise to remain in full force and given under our hands and seals, this 19th day of August A. D. 1859
Susan Rucker {{seal}} Wilson D. Branch {{seal}} John Branch {{seal}}
I, Thomes Levy Rucker, being of sound mind and memory, do make, publish and declare this to be my last will and testament, to wit:
FIRST: All my just debts and funeral expences, shall be first fully paid.
SECOND: I give devise and bequeath all the rest residue and remainder of my estate both real and personal to my beloved children:
Bertha Rucker
Elmer Rucker
Lara Rucker
Eva Rucker
Sedalia Rucker
and also my step-son
Milton Wolverton
in equal shares, except my Daughter Sedalia, She will receive two hundred Dolars $200. the most.
THIRD: I, nominate and appoint John McCubbin to be the executor of this my last will and testament, here by revoking all former wills by me madein witnesses wherof I have unto set my hand and seal this 11 day of April A.D. 1899
Thomes. Levy. Rucker. {{seal}}
Signed sealed published and declared as and of his last will and testament, by the above named testor in our presnce who have at his request and in his presence and in the presence of each other sign our names as witnesses there to.
Milton Rambo {{seal}}
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ 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 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
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Title: Marriage Record Article: SOPHIA JANE RUCKER: Born: 1878, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California
Married: 14 January 1904 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
EMMETT MCDONALD Born: 1873, Lawrence County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California ___
MARRIAGE LICENSE:
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by Law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in marriage Emett McDonald of Fort Scott, Kansas, aged 31 years and SOPHIA J. RUCKER of Fort Scott, aged 26 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson, Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 14th day of January A.D. 1904
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE:
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage of EMMETT McDONALD and SOPHIA J. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Kansas on the fourteenth day of January A.D. 1904.
( address Lawrence, Kansas) Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel
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Title: Marriage record - Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox Publication Date: 1903 Article: DORA A. RUCKER Born: 1883, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas Buried: Kansas
Married: 20 May 1903 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas
BURTON E. FOX Born: 1882, Independance, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas. Buried: Kansas
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MARRIAGE LICENSE
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting:
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage, BURTON E. FOX of Independence, Kansas, aged 21 years DORA A. RUCKER of Fort Scott, Kansas aged 20 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Probate Court, this 17th day of May A.D. 1903
B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___
CERTIFICATE
I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the arriage BURTON E. FOX and DORA A. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas on the 20th day of May A.D. 1903.
Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel __________________
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Title: Obit Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker Publication Date: 1928 Article: CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER Wife of William Lee Rucker
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, TRIBUNE -- MONITOR Monday Evening, December 31, 1828
MRS. W. LEE RUCKER, Died at 5 am, Resident for 57 years dies at Mercy Hospital, Was ill for two years.
Member of Eastern Star and Women's Relief Corps -- Belonged to NUTZ FAMILY
Mrs. Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker, wife of W. Lee Rucker, insurance agent of 13 S. Holbrook street, passed away at 5 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 26th. Mrs. Rucker underwent an operation in 1926 for carcinob--since which time she has suffered severe illness at intervals. Her husband was constantly at her bedside and everything known in science was done to save her life. Mrs. Rucker displayed a cheerful spirit, and even hope, when chatting with friends and relatives. Her sickroom was filled with flowers that were greatly appreciated and during the holidays many kind courtesies were bestowed.
Carrie Belle Nutz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Nutz. Was born in Alton, Ill., March 14,1858, making her 70 years, eight months and seventeen days. Her mother, widowed came to Fort Scott in 1872 and reared a family of ?? sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rucker was the last of the brothers and sisters. The brothers were expert machinists connected with the Old Fort Scott Foundry.
The deceased was thrice married, first to Jacob Smith, former Justice of the Peace and later to J.P. Miller, pioneer Banker, both deceased.
On Christmas day, 1924, she was united in marriage to W.L. Rucker an old schoolmate. Then after many years renewed the friendship and became congential life companions. Mrs. Rucker was a good business woman, managing much real estate industriously. She was a home love and faithful, sincere friend, kindly in cases of sorrow or illness. She had an unfailing sense of humor which made her a merry associate.
She joined Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. April 4, 1893 and was active as an officer for many years. She also served as Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She kept her membership in the Women's Relief Corps and in the Methodist Ladies Society.
She will be sorely missed by those dear to her.
Mrs. Rucker took an motherly interest in her niece, Miss Margaret Nutz nephews, Harold Nutz of the Tribune Office Leonard Nutz, Wichita Clarence Nutz, Pueblo, Colorado Everett Nutz, Liberty, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrison of Joplin, Missouri nephew and neice and other of the late Theo. Nutz visited her also. Mrs. Charles Nutz of Topeka, was a sister-in-law, while Mrs. Ralph Richards is a niece.
The body will lie in state at Konantz Mortuary until the Funeral.
The services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock pm at the First Methodist Church, Conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H.J. Cockerill.
Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot.
Pallbearers will be: Upton Snider J.T. Beatty E.C. Bright Ralph Bright Cliff Crain C.R. Hughes. ~~~~~~~~~~
TRIBUTE to MRS. RUCKER:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE-MONITOR , Thursday, January 3, 1929
Sermon by Rev. H.J. Cockerill at rites yesterday --
Eastern Star Burial Services Among the many sorrowing friends and relatives, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Belle Rucker yesterday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church were members of the W.R.C. with the colors, and members of Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. whose officers gave the burial service.
More About CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER: Burial: January 02, 1929 Evergreen Cemetery Bourbon County, Kansas ~~~~~~~
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Title: Lloyd C. EASTER Obituary Article: Son of EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter
LLOYD C. EASTER: OBITUARY:
Lloyd C. Easter, 81, Wichita, died Saturday, December 4, 1993, Wichita. He was born June 6, 1912, at Fort Scott,
Son of Charles Edward and EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter. He married Arlene Noggle on March 5, at Iola.
Survivors include his wife
Sons: Larry Easter, Wichita Steven Easter, Cheney, Kansas
Brother: Charles Edward Easter, Big Springs, Texas
Sister: Dora Flood, ElDorado, Kansas
Two grandchildren.
Pastor Charles Barlett will conduct the services at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita.
Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2100 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67214
More About LLOYD C. EASTER: Burial: December 07, 1993 Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom, Wichita, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack
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Title: ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER Article: ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER:
Marriage License - State of Kansas --County of Bourbon
To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting
You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage:
Lincoln A. Rucker of Fort Scott Kas, aged 29 years, and Minnie A. Prager of same place, aged 27 years, and of this License you will make due return to my office within thirty days.
In Testimony Whereof, I, R.J. Waters, Probate Judge of said County and State, Have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 19th day of November A.D. 1889
signed R.J. WATERS Probate Judge {{seal}} -------
CERTIFICATE:
I, A.B. McCurdy, do hereby certify that I solemnized the Marriage of Lincoln A. Rucker and Minnie Prager, at Fort Scott on the 20th day of November A.D. 1889.
signed A.B. McCurdy Pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas -------
OBIT:
THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE - MONITOR -- 23 February 1948 --
RUCKER, Lincoln Abraham
" LINK RUCKER RITES "
Funeral rites for Lincoln A. Rucker, retired merchant and pioneer resident, who died at his home Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cheney Memorial Chapel.
The Rev. W.F. Keesecker of the Presbyterian Church conducted services and spoke of Mr. Rucker's pioneer heritage, his long and useful life and his many acts of kindness.
Mrs. Howard Jones played favorite hymns on the chapel organ.
Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery,
with the following serving as pallbearers: Walter Prager, Cliff W. Crain, Ralph Ingham, Charles Hanes, Clifford Gordon, D.P. Gordon.
Out-of town relatives here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rucker, Tulsa; Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, a Son JACK, and a Daughter ANN of Kansas City..
Mr. Rucker was born in a log cabin near Marmaton and was six months old when Kansas was admitted as a state to the union.
He moved to Coffeyville in 1892, where he was a merchant for 40 years.
Following his retirement in 1936, he came to Fort Scott to make his home.
He was a charter member of the Coffeyville Elks lodge and at one time served as secretary.
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More About ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Burial: February 22, 1948, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Wife of Link: MINNIE PRAGER: Burial: October 1931, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
Children of ABRAHAM RUCKER and MINNIE PRAGER: CARL RUCKER JACK RUCKER ANN RUCKER
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Title: CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. Article: CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. b. July 1880, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; d. May 10, 1881, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas.
CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER:
DIED - RUCKER
OBIT: FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR Wednesday Morning, May 11, 1881.
On Tuesday evening, May 10th, 1881, at 5 1/2 o'clock.
C.T. Rucker, JR. infant son of C.T. and Sarah Rucker, died of Cholera Infantum, age 9 months and 15 days.
The funeral will take place at the residence of its parents this afternoon at 2 o'clock.
" Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Although as A wise Father has seen fit to take this little one, who was a sunbeam, in the home now bereft of it, there is a solace in this declaration which can assurage the most poignant grief and disperse the deepest gloom...
More About CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: Burial: May 11, 1881, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum
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Title: William Lee Rucker Article: FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR , Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday Evening, November 27, 1937
LEE RUCKER, BORN IN THIS COUNTY IN 1857, DIES THIS MORNING
The son of Mr and Mrs C. T. Rucker, His birthplace was near Marmaton, 14 September 1857
Funeral Rites Monday
" His death closes a long life that had many interesting incidents and made him a familiar figure here "
William Lee Rucker , better known as Lee Rucker, of 15 South Holbrook Street, a resident of the County all his life, Died this morning at 9:45 at Burke Street Hospital, where he was taken several days ago. Although Mr Rucker had been in failing health the past two years after undergoing a serious operation his health seemed to improve until last week when he suffered a severe Heart Attack and was taken to the hospital. Mr Rucker seemed to improve in the past few days, but was stricken suddenly this morning and death followed immediately. -------
" BORN NEAR MARMATON "
Mr Rucker was well known in the county and the city. Son of: Mr & Mrs Clifton T. Rucker and was born near Marmaton on 14 September 1857. He had lived in the city since 1869. He was united in marriage to MARY CARRIE NUTZ MILLER, who died in 1929.
Mr Rucker leaves one brother: Lincoln A. Rucker of Coffeyville, who had been at the bedside.
Three half-sisters: Mrs Effie Easter, Fort Scott; Mrs Sophia McDonald, LosAngles, California; Mrs Dora Fox, Kansas City, Kansas; and Harold Nutz and Miss Margaret Nutz, a nephew and neice.
Mr Rucker was a very interesting personality. He was very socialble and was an engaging conversationalist. He was well read and was very familar with the History of Fort Scott and the Old Time Residents. Mr Rucker attended The First Methodist Church. -------
" FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 o'clock, at the Konaniz Chapel and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The srvices will be conducted by Dr. C.I. Coldsmith assisted by Dr. B.F. Gaither.
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THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR Tuesday November 30, 1937
A 12 -- LINE RUCKER WILL The Entire Estate Goes To Brother, Brief Document Stipulates.
By the Will of the late W.L. Rucker, filed in probate court today, the entire estate of the deceased is left to his brother, Lincoln Rucker of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is made sole beneficiary and executor.The Will made on January 23, 1933, is very brief, containing only 12 lines.
The names of Charles Hanes, Lillian Hurst and C.J. Kirkpatrick, are signed as witnesses.
The WILL reads as follows:
WILL OF W. LEE RUCKER
I, W. Lee Rucker, of the City of Fort Scott, County of Bourbon, State of Kansas, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament.
I give devise and bequeath all of my property of whatever kind, real and personal, and wheresoever situated, after the payment of any just debts that may constitute a claim upon it at the time of my death, to my brother Lincoln A. Rucker.
I do hereby name and appoint my brother, Lincoln A. Rucker, the sole executor and administrator of this, my last will and testament and to act without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of January, 1933.
Signed W. LEE RUCKER
Witness Charles A. Hanes Witness Lillian Hurst Witness C. J. Kirkpatrick -------
IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
In the Matter of the Estate of W. LEE RUCKER, Deceased.
FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION
On this 3rd, day of October, 1941, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, the above entitled matter comes on for hearing on the petion filed herein on the 4th day of September, 1941, of the executor of the Will of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, for the assignment of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled thereto.
And the Petition filed herein this 3rd, day of October, 1941, to correct the description of the following described real estate, to-wit:
Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas.
The Court finds that due notice of the hearing of Final Settlement has been duly given and published as required by law and the Order of the Court, and that proof thereof has been duly filed in this Court.
The Court after hearing the evidence and being duly advised in the premises, further finds that the said decedent died testate on the 27th, day of November, 1937;
that at the time of his death the said decedent resided at Fort Scott, Kansas;
that the said estate has been fully administered;
that all inheritance taxes determined to be due the State of Kansas are paid;
that all estate taxes determined to be due the United States are paid; there being none.
The Court finds that the Petition of Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor of the Estate of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, this day filed praying that the real estate described therein as Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, be and is hereby corrected and ordered to read as follows, to-wit;
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less Railway right-of-way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. ( 203 Heylman )
That the residue of said estate consists of the following described real estate, situated in Bourbon County, Kansas, to-wit:
Lot 7 and North 5 ft. of Lot 9, Block 93, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (15 South Holbrook);
North 40 ft. of Lot 10, Block 128, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (220 South Holbrook);
Lot 5, Block 1, Catholic Church Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (723 South Eddy);
The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less railway right of way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, (203 Heylman);
Lot 6, Block 22, Couch's Second Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (412 Heylman);
Lot 5, Block11, Wilson's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (115 North Crawford);
Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 207, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (302 E. Seventh St.);
Lot 18, Block 16, Tower Hill Subdivision of Blackett's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas ( 1120 Horton Street )
and personal property as follows, None; that in and by his last will, duly admitted to probate herein, the decedent devised and bequeathed to Lincoln A. Rucker, all of the above and foregoing described property.
IT IS THEREFORE BY THE COURT DECREE, that the above described real estate and personal property and all other estate of the decedent within the State of Kansas, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, be and the same is hereby assigned to and vested in the said Lincoln A. Rucker, and his Petition for Final Settlement Approved.
The Court further finds that there remains due the Court, the sum of $9.80 Court Costs, and upon said Executor paying into Court the said sum, That he be discharged from all further liability as such Executor.
J. A. Stanton Probate Judge.
Prepared by A. M. Keene, Attorney for Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor -------
More About WILLIAM LEE RUCKER: Burial: November 29, 1937, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack Medical Information: Failing health for past two years, after undergoing a serious operation. Heart Attack a week ago. Another and he died immediatly.
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Title: Sarah Frances Rucker Article: THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE--MONITOR Wednesday, December 28, 1910
Funeral Services Tomorrow
Rev. Satterlee will conduct Funeral of Mrs. C.T. Rucker Burial in Evergreen
The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Frances Rucker, wife of C.T. Rucker, Former SHERIFF of Bourbon County, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, south of the city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and Rev. Satterlee, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral service.
The body will be taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial.
Mrs. Bert Fox of Independence, Kansas and Mrs. Emmett McDonald of Coffeyville, two daughters of the deceased. Mrs. C.E. Easter the only other child, lives southwest of the city..
_______ The Konantz Funeral Home Fort Scott, Kansas Telephone 223-1212
" Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1885 "
Rucker, Sarah Frances, Place of death: 6 miles south of Fort Scott Age at death: 61 years, 0 months, 6 days, Hour of death 2:25 pm, Physician E. B. PAYNE. Services: Evergreen, 28 December 1910, 10:30am
More About SARAH FRANCES JENNINGS: Burial: December 28, 1910, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas
------- BORN: 28 January 1849 DIED: 27 December 1910
WIFE #2 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER
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Title: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS Article: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS
Marriage Certificate Territory of Kansas County of Bourbon
This certifies that on the 16th of October A.D. 1856, the rites of Matrimony were solomized between Clifton T. Rucker of Franklin County, Missouri and Nancy E. Chambers of Bourbon County, Kansas. This 1st day of December 1856
C. R. RICE ------- Recorded this 26th day of December, 1856 A.F. Harley, clerk ______________ Notes for: NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS Marriage to Clifton Tinsley Rucker ended in DIVORCE -------
*** MRS RUCKER DEAD ***
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Wednesday, 28 February 1900
Mother of Link and Lee Passed Away at 6 o;clock pm
Mrs. Nancy E. Rucker, one of Fort Scott's oldest and highly respected citizens, died last night at 6 o'clock at her home, 753 South National Avenue, after a breif illness. Death was caused by CANCER. She was about 65 years old and was the mother of Link and Lee Rucker. She was taken seriously sick about two weeks ago. Link Rucker was notified by telegram and came up from Coffeyville Monday night being at her bedside when she died. Lee Rucker is in the West, but it is probable that he will be here for the Funeral which will be held tomorrow afternoon. The deceased came here in the early days and was a worthy Christain lady whose high standing in the community cultivated a large aquaintance. -------
The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Thursday, March 1, 1900
The funeral of the late MRS. NANCY RUCKER who died Tuesday evening of CANCER of the LIVER, will be held from the residence 753 South National Avenue this afternoon at 2 p.m. ...
Burial will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. -------
More About NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS: Burial: March 01, 1900, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Liver Cancer
BORN: 05 April 1837 DIED: 27 February 1900
WIFE #1 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER...
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Title: SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER Article: Death Notice:
SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER b: Tennessee or North Carolina.? I need Record of Birth.? d: 27 February 1868 - Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Bu: Marmaton Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas.? m: Franklin County, Missouri Widow of Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll _______
Executor of the Estate: William Branch - Brother ___
State of Kansas County of Bourbon
WILLIAM BRANCH being duly sworn executor for the deceased. SUSAN RUCKER dec'd without a WILL and ---------- content of his knowledge and belief, Names and place of residence of the heirs of the deceased as follows, to - wit;
ELIZA JEAN RUCKER, Bourbon County,
ELISHA HURT RUCKER, Bourbon County,
THOMAS LEVI RUCKER, Bourbon County,
JAMES WILSON RUCKER, Bourbon County.
signed WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator
Subscribed and Sworn before me, this 4th day of March 1868.
PASCHEL BUCK, Probate Judge
CARLA in OREGON
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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
From the Chattanooga,Tennessee.Times paper,Feb.20,1972. BUCKNER,Miss Vivian Mae,Rt.3,Chattanooga Valley,died Friday in a local hospital. after an extended illness.She was a member of the Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene and was an employee of the Credit Bureau of Chattanooga.She was the daughter of W.M.Buckner and the late Nancy Long Buckner.Other than her father,she is survived by three brothers,W.Howard Buckner,Reubin E.Buckner and Cecil L. Buckner,all of Chattanooga Valley; two sisters,Mrs.Laurence Fisher of Chattanooga Valley and Mrs.Paul North,of Rogersville, Tenn.,and several nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be 2:30 p.m.Sunday at the Chattanooga Valley Church of the Nazarene with Rev.James Millard officiating.Interment will bein Forest Hills Cemetary.Pallbearers will be nephews,James H.Buckner,Edward A.Buckner, Laurence M.Fisher,Lynn A Buckner,Gary L. Buckner and Lamar Buckner.Friends may call at the Chattanooga Funeral Home west chapel after after 10 a.m.Saturday. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ FRANCIS-John Edwin,51,of Rt.2,Whitwell, Tenn.,died in a Chattanooga hosptal Friday afternoon.He was a member of the Brook Memorial Methodist Church and a member of VFW Post 4848.He was also a member of Ameican Legion Post 14 and a employee of Newton Chevrolet Co.and a veteran of World War II.Surviving are his wife,Mrs. Virginia Ann Francis,Whitwell;two sisters, Mrs.Elizabeth F.Privett,Chattanooga,and Mrs.Louise F. Duggar,Cleveland,Tenn.;a brother,William H.Francis,Richard City, Tenn;a niece and four nephews.Funeral services will be conducted from the chapel of Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper at 2 p.m. CST Sunday with the Rev.Glenn Patterson and the Rev.Bishop Chastain officiating. Interment will be in Oak Grove Cemetary Active Pallbearers will be Richard Talley, Ted Bedoit,Edwin Lewis,Harley Parker, Tommy A.Parker and Bill Colquett. Honorary Pallbearers will be employees of Newton Chevrolet.The body is at Rogers Funeral Home in Jasper,Tenn. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++ PARKER-Francis M.,age 83,1308 West End Ave East Ridge,died Friday in a local nursing home.He was a member of the St.Andrews United Methodist Church.Surviving are two daughters,Mrs.Jams Crawford of East Ridge and Mrs.F.K.Moss,of Signal Mountain; a sister,Miss Lou C.Parker of Chattanooga; four grandchildren and six great- grandchildren.Funeral services will be 2 p.m.Sunday in the East Chapel of the Chattanooga Funeral Home with Rev.John W. Wikle officiating.Interment will be in Greenwood Cemetary.Pallbearers will be grandsons and nephews.The body is at the Chattanooga Funeral Home. Karen.
History of Rush County Indiana 1888 Brant & Fuller Chicago
Publication Date:
1888
Article:
History of Rush County Indiana Brant & Fuller Chicago 1888 Page 773 and 774
Surnames in this biography are: Gray, Purdy, Dick, Allen, Kirkpatrick, Parish, McCrary,
JOHN T. GRAY, the subject of this biography, is the grandson of John Gray, who, with, his family, was among the first pioneer settlers of Union Township in the fall of 1833. They came from Bourbon County, Ky., the family consisting of six children. They were: Samuel and Margaret, by his first wife, whose maiden name was Jane Purdy; Jane, William J, Elizabeth D. and Alice A., by his second wife. Prior to his removal, John Gray had purchased a part of the farm now owned by John T. Gray, his grandson. Here he resided until his death. During life, his principal occupation was farming; but he also gave some attention to stock-raising. He died in the fall of 1854, a member of the Presbyterian Church. His wife survived him until March. 1871. Her maiden name was Margaret Dick. William, who was the fourth child, and who was the father of John T. Gray, was born in Bourbon County, Ky., on September 17 1825. At the age of eight years he came to this county. At the age of twenty-one he began life on his own responsibility, and on September 19, 1846, was united in marriage with Cynthia A. Allen, daughter of John and Susan (Kirkpatrick) Allen. The former was born in Virginia, and the latter in Kentucky, but were married in Green County, Ohio, where Cynthia was born November 2, 1820. In 1834 they came to Rush County, and settled in Washington Township. William Gray and wife began housekeeping in a log house which stood on the farm owned by our subject. He resided in this county until the spring of 1870, when he removed to Daviess County, Indiana, and thence to Tennessee, in the spring of 1875, locating near Gallatin, where he died on July 17, 1876. His wife still survives him. He was a member of the Christian Church. During life he owned some very fine horses: Aleck, Charley and Tuckahoe, which he purchased at the sale of his father's personal property. Tuckahoe lived until he was twenty-four years old. These horses were sired by a horse owned by Joseph Gray, known as Aleck, then by William Gray; Jerry, of Archy-Lightfoot stock; Dick, of Bedford stock; Tom, of Gray Traveler stock; Jake, of Proud American stock; and from the latter he raised three stallions, and last Tom-Hal, sired by Shawhan. Tom Hal, sired by Bald-Stocking, who paced ninety miles in ten hours and forty minutes. Bald-Stocking was sired by an imported Torn-Hal, a bay-roan horse fifteen and one-half hands high. Bald Stocking lived to be thirty-two years old, and was never known to lie down until the day of his death. Gray's Tom-Hal was purchased by William Gray when he was four years old, and was kept in the Gray family until he was twenty-seven years and six months old, when he died. His last season was the most successful, and he was owned by John T. Gray at the time of his death. He was of fast stock, and his colts have developed good speed. He was the sire of the dam of St. Denis, record 2:23; Buffalo Girl, 2:12W; Jerome Turner, 2:17 1/4; and sired Little Gipsy, record 2:22; Limber Jack, pacer, 2:18W; Bay Billy, pacer, 2 :I3 1/4; Mattie Bond, pacer, 2:27k; Syalger, trotter, 2:3I~4. John T. Gray was born in a log cabin on the farm where he now resides, July 11, 1847. He was the oldest in a family of five Sons: John, Joseph V., James W., Washington and Garrett D., of whom Washington is deceased. John grew to manhood on the farm, receiving a fair education. As his father was a horseman, it became necessary for John, in early life, as he was the eldest, to assist in caring for the horses. Therefore his early training in this respect was exceedingly good, and has placed him among the foremost horsemen in the county at the present time. On August 13, 1868, he was married to Mary C. McCrary, daughter of Samuel and Elsie (Parish) McCrary, the former a native of County Antrim, Ireland, and was a boy when he came to this country. Samuel and Elsie McCrary were married September 11, 1828, in Fayette County, and the former resided in this vicinity until his death, March 19, 1881. His wife still survives him. Mrs. Gray was born in Washington Township, February 2, 1851, and was reared here. This union has been blessed with four children; Charlie I., Flora M., Bessie Pearl, and Samuel W., all living. Mr. and Mrs. Gray are members of the Christian Church; also Charlie and Flora. Mr. Gray, besides caring for his farm, owns and controls probably the most noted breeding barns in the county. It was established by John Gray in 1835, and has continued ever since. After him came William Gray, and then his son, John T., who owns it at present. It now contains six stallions, two imported draft horses: Favory and Coco, the former one of the most noted Norman draft horses in America; two Hambeltonian general purpose horses named Medock, Sr., and Medock, Jr.; Frank Hale, one of the best bred horses in the west, sired by Ben Franklin, by Daniel Lambert, by Ethan Allen, by Black Hawk, dam by Lapham's Horse, by Hill's Black Hawk, and sired and raised in Vermont, and is five years old; he is 15 hands high and weighs 1080 pounds; Tom Hal, a two-year-old, sired by Gray's Tom Hal; dam by Davy Crocket, and shows great speed as a pacer. Mr. Gray gives his whole attention to his fine horses. He is an honest and upright citizen, and owns a comfortable home. Politically, he is a Democrat.
Carlyle was born on May 10, 1943 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. He was the fourth child of five born to Edgar Gordon and Juanita Knott Gordon. Carlyle's parents; one brother, Albert Gordon; and one sister, "Baby" Gordon preceded him in death. Carlyle confessed a hope in Christ early in life. He attended the Wisconsin Public Schools and graduated from North Division High School. Upon completion of high school, Carlyle served in the United States Marine Corps receiving an honorable discharge. He had an ambition to be an R & B entertainer. He sang with the Impalas of California. In 1966, he was united in Holy Matrimony to Patricia Wright. Two children were born to this union. Tonya Marie (preceded him in death) and Tasha Shawntay Gordon. Carlyle moved to Westland, Michigan in 1967. He was employed as a millwright, at Ford Motor Co., Michigan Truck Plant until he became ill in June of 2001. He was known as "Sweet Pea." Everyone knew he loved his job. In 1980, Carlyle met Nancy Pace. Together they had one son, Carlyle Pace. Carlyle departed this life on Tuesday, September 18. 2001. He leaves to cherish his memory, one daughter, Tasha Shawntay Gordon of Romulus, MI; one son, Carlyle Pace of Romulus, MI; two sisters: Patricia (Cleodis) Chyphes, of Wauwatosa, WI and Virginia Gordon of Milwaukee, WI; two nephews: Orville Gordon of New York, and Paul Gordon of Milwaukee; uncle Frank Gordon of Georgia; goddaughter, Kimberly Campbell Fultz, and a special significant other, Nancy Pace. Interment United Memorial Gardens, Plymouth, Michigan.
St. Mary's Oracle newspaper, West Virginia, Date April 17, 1897
Article:
Died Thursday April 8,1897, at the home of his son G. W. Locke on McKim Creek, Harvey Locke age seventy five years, of general debility. Mr. Locke was one of the oldest residents of Pleasant County having moved here from Greene County, Pennsylvania where he was born, when very young. The funeral occurred at ST. Mary's on Saturday, the 10th at 3:00 PM, Rev. Hollen, of the M. P Church officiating. He leaves seven children, five sons and two daughters. They are J. P. Locke and G. W, Locke of McKim, this county, John and W. J. Locke of St. Mary's and Robert Locke of Belmont. His oldest daughter Mrs Harry Tatem resides at Philadelphia, and his youngest daughter Mrs. Christina Locke, wife of G. A. Locke resides at St. Mary.
P S. He left seven sons but I don't know what happened yet to Bion and Harvey JR
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