Re: Age of MS Wm Ruffin, born ca. 1830-40??
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In reply to:
Age of MS Wm Ruffin, born ca. 1830-40??
Haywood Ruffin Thornton 8/02/01
Dear Haywood: I just saw your post of over a year ago, and am wondering if I might be of some help.
We share our common ancestors James Drury Ruffin and Rosa Ruffin. I am related to James and Rosa through his first son, William Ruffin (5/4/1834-4/11/1887) who married Sallie White.
This William, James' son, had at least two children: Rosa May (1860)and David White Ruffin (1858-1946). I am one of David White Ruffin's great-granddaughters. Rosa May Ruffin married Algernon Hampden Leigh. Her first child was born in 1883, so she may have still been single, and the right age (20 years) in 1880.
The Rosa Ruffin residing with her father William in 1880 could be THESE Ruffins, thus placing the neices appropriately (daughters of William's brother, Dr. James 9 Ruffin). Of course there is the problem that this William Ruffin who married Sallie White is 6 years older than the 40 years which YOUR William is said to be in 1880. Nevertheless, my bet is that THIS is the solution to your problem.
I will attempt to write you privately by email if you do not respond to this post.
Pat Iverson