The Family of William Rutherford, Will of 18th March 1809, Lincoln Co., N.C.
According to the:
Genealogical History of the Rutherford Family by William Kenneth Rutherford and Anna Clay {Zimmerman} Rutherford, published 1985:
pg 213:
David P. Rutherford {Book #1232} son of William Rutherford {Book #1081} & Elizabeth of Burke and Lincoln Counties, North Carolina is:
"tentatively designated as one and the same as the David Rutherford of Washington County, Indiana who married Mary Hyatt."
NOTE:David Rutherford {Book #1232} and Mary Hyatt's eldest son is said to be:William Rutherford {Book #1569} aged 57 in the 1850 Federal Census of Washington Co., Indiana, so b ca 1793.
WHAT THE RECORDS SHOW:
The 18th March 1809 Will of William Rutherford, Lincoln Co., NC Will Records shows the following Family Members:
Wife:Elizabeth
Eldest Son:James Rutherford
Second Son:John Rutherford
Son:David P. Rutherford
Youngest Son:Isaac L. Rutherford
Daughter:Anny Rutherford
Executors:John McCaver and James McCaver
Witnesses:James McCaver, James McCaver, Jr., John McCaver
NOTE:While Individual Census Records are looked upon as Secondary Evidence in "Proving Genealogical Items" when 3 or more successive Census Records are presented for review they are then considered as Sources.
The Census Records For the William & Elizabeth Rutherford Family of Burke and Lincoln Counties, North Carolina show the following:
1790 Federal Census Burke Co., NC
In The Household of:Wm Rutherford ~ 2 Slaves
2 Males to 16 ~ 0 Males 16 & Up ~ 2 Females
1800 Federal Census Lincoln Co., NC
In The Household Of:Wm Rutherford ~ 2 Slaves
Males: 0-10: 0 ~ 10-16: 2 ~ 16-26: 2 ~ 26-45:0 ~ 45 & Up: 1
Females: 0-10: 0 ~ 10-16: 0 ~ 16-26:2 ~ 26-45: 1 ~ 45 & Up 1
1810 Federal Census Lincoln Co., NC
In The Household Of:Widow Rutherford ~ 2 Slaves
Males: Under 10: 0 ~ 10-16:0 ~ 16-26 1 ~ 26-45: 1 ~ 45 & Up 0
Females:Under 10: 0 ~ 10-16: 0 ~ 16-26 1 ~ 26-45: 0 ~ 45 & Up 1
ITEM:Taking the 18th March 1809, Lincoln Co., NC Will of William Rutherford and adding the 1790, 1800 and 1810 Federal Census for the Family we find:
William Rutherford b ca 1755 or before
Elizabeth Rutherford b ca 1755 or before
Children Named in Will:
James Rutherford {Eldest Son} . . b ca 1774 - 1784
John Rutherford {Second Son}. . b ca 1774 - 1784
David P. Rutherford . . . . . . . . . . . . b ca 1790 ***
Isaac L. Rutherford . . . . . . . . . . . . b ca 1790 - 1794
Anny Rutherford . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . b ca 1784 - 1790
ITEM:Lincoln Co., NC Marriage Bonds Show The Following Rutherford Female Marriages.
Rachel Rutherford m Ebenezer Newton
Marriage Bond Date: 8th April 1795
Bond #: 000074743
Bondsman:Alexander McCar
Witness:Jo Dickson Mcca
Nancy Rutherford m Ezekiel Heslet
Marriage Bond Date: 16th February 1803
Bond #: 000073150
Bondsman:James Rutherfor
Witness:Lwn Henderson
Ellener Rutherford m Ebenezer Newton
Marriage Bond Date:23 March 1803
Bond #:000074744
Bondsman:William Ruther
Witness:John Greaves
William Rutherford's Will of the 18th March 1809 mentions only one daughter - Anny.
However, William's 1790 Federal Census shows 2 Females and his 1800 Federal Census shows 4 Females so:
Rachel, Nancy and Ellener Rutherford of the Lincoln Co., NC Marriage Bonds may or may not be daughters of William and his wife Elizabeth.More research is necessary.
ITEM:*** DAVID P. RUTHERFORD
Was named as the son of William Rutherford, Will Written 18th March 1809, Lincoln Co., North Carolina.
The 1790, 1800 & 1810 Federal Census Records for the Family of William & Elizabeth Rutherford serve to delineate an approximate birth year for their son:
"David P. Rutherford was b ca 1790."
"William C. Rutherford was b ca 1793." Son of David Rutherford and Mary Hyatt.
{See - 1850 Washington Co., IN Federal Census for William C. Rutherford's Census Record}}
CONCLUSION:
The two Gentlemen "David P. Rutherford, b ca 1790" and "William C. Rutherford b ca 1793" may well have been "Cousins"
But The Records Show:"They Were Not Father and Son."
Respectfully,
Lois Jennings Johnson
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