Alexander Ruthven b.1816 m. Margaret Geddes b.1817
I am looking for information about my GG Grandfather, Alexander Ruthven.He was born 8/17/1816 in Broomie Knowles, Lenethgowshire, (sp?)Scotland.According to his obituary, his parents were James Ruthven and Marion Smith.He married Margaret Geddes on June 10, 1842 in Whitburn, Scotland.Margaret was born in Whitburn on 12/10/1817.
Alexander was about 42 when he brought his family to the US.Together with his brother, they established the town of Ruthven, Iowa.He died on 8/24/1905 in Ruthven, Iowa.
Alexander and Margaret had 10 children:Marion Isabel (my great grandmother), James, Alexander, Robert, William, Gideon, Campbell, Jessie, and Maggie Geddes Ruthven.Marion Isabel and Maggie married Barringer brothers, Charles and Emmett.
Anyone with information on Alexander's parents, grandparents, siblings, etc. would be appreciated.
Thank-you!