Ruddell, James Davis Crawford Cty, IL
James Davis Ruddell was born in Grant County, Kentucky Feb 9, 1847.He was married to Ettie Updike in Crawford County, Illinois November 24, 1881.
James and Ettie both died young (James in 1899 and Ettie before that) and left three minor children:Theo (possibly Theodosia), Harry (William H.), and Florence.
In 1900 Theo and Florence were living with Ettie's sister and her husband - Wilbur and Maud Short in Pembina, North Dakota. Harry was living with his grandparents William and Elizabeth Updike in Crawford County, IL.
I would like to find out what happened to the Ruddell children.If anyone knows of them, I would appreciate hearing from you.
I am related to the Updikes, so this isn't really my line.However, I do have additional information on the parents and siblings of James Ruddell if anyone is interested.One brother was named Zalmon if that helps identify the family.