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Index of Family Records

Gen #1- Simon Gen #2- John Gen #3- Isaac
The Family of:
Gen #4 Ruddell (Ruddle-Riddle, etc)

George Ruddell
(Son of Capt Isaac & Elizabeth [Bowman] Ruddell)
(Rev War Vet - served in Militia Ruddle's Station with Father)
(George listed as Private in Dunmore's War 1774 Fincastle VA)

Born: 14 Feb 1757 Frederick (Shenandoah) Co VA
Died: bef. 24 Mar 1838 Nacogdoches Co TX
Buried: Unknown TX/AR?
(Possibly old Nacogdoches Co Republic of TX)

Lynn (Linn) Family

Married: 12 Apr 1779 Ruddles Station KY Territory
(now Bourbon Co KY)

Theodocia (Dochy) Lynn
(Daughter of Col William Lynn [Linn] & Unkn Wife)
Born: 13 Jun 1763 VA
Died: 30 Sep 1830 W. Batesville Independence Co AR
Buried: Unknown AR (Possibly Independence AR)

Obituary

Known Children: 8

Children of George & Theodocia

Sara Ruddell b. 17 May 1781 d. 1839 AR bu: Unkn 1st m. 12 Aug 1797 New Madrid Dist Territory of LA Nicholas Auger (no info) 2nd m. abt 1800 John Summers (no info)	Elizabeth Ruddell b. 14 Feb 1784 Bourbon Co KY d. 27 Mar 1879 Washington AR married: abt 1816 Thomas Wagnon Thomas & Elizabeth's Web Page
Abraham Ruddell b. 8 Jun 1785 Bourbon Co KY d. 22 Nov 1855 Independence Co AR buried: Unkn m. Frances (No info)	Isaac Ruddell b. 8 Jan 1788 Bourbon KY d. 5 Feb 1815 MO buried: Unkn
John Francis Ruddell b. 12 Jun 1792 Bourbon KY d. 17 Apr 1867 Independence AR buried: Unkn married: 16 Sep 1838 Mary Gill	George W Ruddell Jr. b. 10 Sep 1796 MO Territory d. 1839 New Madrid MO buried: Unkn
Rebecca Ruddell b. 12 Mar 1799 MO Territory d. 15 Nov 1838 buried: Unkn m. Samuel (Harris) Harrison (No Info)	Cornelius Ruddell b. 10 Nov 1801 MO Territory d. 15 Jan 1842 New Madrid MO buried: Unkn married: Elizabeth (No Info)

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Index of Family Records
George - 'Justice'	Petition to Gov				Marriage Contract - Dau's
Ruddell Marriages	Census Records				Ruddell History (4)
County History		Family Timeline		Abraham's Obituary
Theodosia Ruddell's Obituary - Oct 06, 1830
George Ruddell Deed Transactions			Lt./Capt George Ruddell's Militia Service
Note: There are NO Rev War Svc or Land Rcds on George Ruddell/Ruddle at the National Archives Since he was in a VA Militia any records will be found either at the VA or KY Archives on IL Regt.
Capt Isaac Ruddell Family			The Lynn / Linn Family
Estate of George Ruddell TX			George Ruddell's TX Mexican Emigration/Grants
Halderman List - Captives - Ruddell's Station			George Ruddle's Rev War Service

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The Death of Theodosia Ruddell

Obiturary Theodosia Ruddell

Published in Arkansas Gazzett, "Oct 6, 1830,
|page 3, Column 1:

[Communicated]

" Departed this life in the 69 years of her age,
at her residence in Independence County, on the
20th day of September 1830, after a protracted
and painful illness of several months, Mrs.
Theodosia Ruddell, consort of George Ruddell
Esq. In this estimable lady were combined the
qualities of a kind and dutiful wife, obliging
neighbor, and affectionate mother. Mrs. Ruddell
was a native of Pennsylvania, and was one
among first settlers of Kentucky (after Col.
Boone). She was taken prisoner at the siege of
Ruddell's Station, by the British and Indians, in
1779, and continued with them about two years,
in upper Canada, undergoing many privatiions
difficulties without a murmur. She received a
slight wound during the above siege, while engaged
in preparing balls for her husband and others, but
this did not deter her from the ardous task which
she had undertaken. Her noble example stimulated
others, at the 'time that tried men's souls.' "

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Parents of George:

Capt Isaac Ruddell
(Rev. War Vet - Served nder Col George Rogers Clark)
(Son of John & Mary [Cook] Ruddell)

Born: abt 1729 Nottingham Chester PA
Died: Feb 1811 Ruddells Mill Bourbon Co KY
Buried: Stoner Creek Cemetery Boubon Co KY

Married abt: 1750

Elizabeth Bowman
(Dau of George & Maria [Hite] Bowman)

Born: 16 May 1735 VA
Died: abt 1812 Bourbon Co KY
Buried: Unknown Cemetery

Known Children: 9

Parents of Theodocia:

Col William Lynn
(French & Indian War Vet)
(Dunmore's War Vet)
(Rev War Veteran)
(Son of Andrew & Rachel [Crowe] Lynn/Linn)

Born: abt 1734 Pohatcong Crk Warren Co NJ
Died: 5 Mar 1781 Bear Grass KY
(Killed by Indians - Ohio Falls KY)
Buried: KY

Married: 1st bef 1763 & 2nd aft 1779
both wives died before Wm's migration to KY

Wives are Unknown
Possible 3rd Wife - Letitia
(On Will/Estate of Wm Lynn)

Known Children: 8
Theodocia, Drusilla, Ashiel, Benjamin
Luomania, Rachel, Wm, John, Josie?
Ages and names tentative at this time...

(Rev War Vet - Served under
Col George Rogers Clark. Listed as delivering badly needed
gun power to Fort Henry VA 1777 arriving from New Orleans -
and later ambushed & killed by the Indians in 1781, on his way to the
first Court held in KY at the Falls of Ohio - these just a few of his contributions)

Revolutionary War Service of:

Pvt. George RUDDELL

- 1776 -

The War of Independence
from the British Empire

Monument to the Illinois Regiment of Gen. George Rogers Clark	Pvt George Ruddell Listed in George C Rogers Papers "Illinois Regiment" "Isaac Ruddell certified he, George Ruddell, James Ruddell and John Ruddell were issued rifles, taken by the enemy - box 645, folder 183 Virginia State Library & Archives Capt Isaac Ruddle's Company 1779-1780 (Ruddle's Station now Bourbon Co KY) George and his brothers are listed on Capt. Isaac Ruddell's Company Roster Ref: Collins History Vol. 1 Collins Historical Sketches of KY History of Kentucky, by Lewis Collins 1966. Listed on Halderman's List of Captives in Canada. This was confirmed in the Obit of George's wife, which talks of her Captivity.
George Ruddell Listed on Capt Ruddle's Company Roster - Ruddle's Station 1779 Provided by: Vallie Terrell
Revolutionary War Service Records of George Ruddle (Ruddell - Riddle)

1939 Letter to the Veterans Department provides evidence that reveals that George Ruddell was a Captain in the Rockingham Co VA Militia - 1779 (This had to be before he joined his father's unit at Ruddle's Station KY)

Return of Prisoner's, in exchange, at province of Quebec since 1st of November 1779
Actual Release Date of James Ruddell - Oct 1782
James Ruddell (Riddle) son of Isaac Ruddell listed below Actual Release Date of James Ruddell - Oct 1782
George Ruddell (Riddle) son of Isaac Ruddell listed below Actual Release Date of George Ruddell - Oct 1782

Militia Service:

(this may have been between 1790/1796)

Book "History of Missouri"
Page 160

Little Prairie - Pemiscot (Pemiscon) Bayou

" Captain George Ruddle, an inhaditant of Little Prairie,
who served in the militia as Lieutenant and Captain, both
before and after the purchase of Louisiana, in 1796 opened
a farm on this bayou. His family, when he settled in the
Spanish possessions, consisted of a wife and six children.
He was a slave owner, and a man of substance. Crondelet
made a grant of land directly to him.

Abraham Ruddle also settled on Pemiscot bayou, (then called
Pemiscon).

They were both sons of Isaac Ruddle, of Ruddle's Station, KY.
When Ruddle's Station was captured by the Indians and the
English under Col Bird, the family of Isaac Ruddle was taken
to Ohio and divided among the Indians. Then Abraham and
Stephen, then young boys, came to be assigned to the Shawnees
and were taken to Piqua where they were adopted and raised by
the Indians. As boys they were playmates of Tecumseh. "

Leader of the Illinois Regiment
An Explanation from the National Archive

Colonel George Rodgers Clark

Col/Gen George Rogers Clark

The Illinois Regiment: (Rev War - 1776)

George C Rogers Papers

George C Rogers Papers - VA State Lib & Archives
17511-10-1105-1108-March 20, 1783: Bortom document.
Duplicate film-ing.

"Isaac Ruddell certified he, George Ruddell, James Ruddell
and John Ruddell were issued rifles, which were taken by the enemy
BOX 645-FOLDER 183 - LETTERS APRIL 1783 -- FRAMES #1109-1113"

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Note from Mike:

This certification would have been after their release from the British,
note worthy, " Issued Rifles ", would imply, they were in a Militia and
this during the Revolutionary War, which in turn in my eyes at least
makes George Ruddell a Veteran of this War.

George's wife's obituary confirms that the George Ruddell and wife
were taken captive by the British, also Theodocia's father mentions
her captivity in his Will...

If a person could be considered a Vet by suppling a Militia with food,
and being paid, I would think being issued a rifle in George C Rogers
Illinois Regiment would be proof of service in the Rev War.... this is
my personal opinon, I have no current knowledge of any existing papers
or vouchers for George, but this is an important fact
we should remember, in his honor.

Dunmore's War - 1774

Note from Vallie Terrell:

"There is an article in Book "John Ruddell of the Shenandoah Valley...
Compiled by Harold Turk Smutz",

"List George as Private in Lord Dunmore's War 1774
under the command of Capt Evan Shelby's Company
of Fincastle Co VA Militia, though this could have been
George's Uncle, he was certainly of age and at this time,
his father Isaac Ruddell was living in Fincastle VA, later
Washington Co VA, which the roster was formed.
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For other units at this battle:
http://www.rootsweb.com/~wvmason/roster.html

Soldiers at the Battle of Point Pleasant

The Halderman List

Rebel Prisoners at Quebec 1778-1783

Chris McHenry, Compiler, 1981

Halderman Papers, Add Mss 21, 843 Microfilm Roll A-765.

P.109 List of Rebel Prisoners in and near Montreal 30 Oct 1780

(Ed. Note: All of the following were marked "Taken from their Farms and Houses and Not In Arms.")

Provided by:
Vallie Terrell

For a complete list:
http://www.shawhan.com/prisoners.html

These lists are among "Addtional Manuscripts #21, 843 of the Halderman
Papers on m/film inter-library load - Public Archives of Canada. PAC's microfilm # A-765"

Marriages (AR)

Independence Co AR - Marriages:

Ewing Summers about 27 to
Theodocia Ruddell about 18
Jan 1842 - by B. Lee, LE ME: CH 50, A-101

Caldwell, Andrew
To America Ann Ruddell, 22 May 1834
by ___ A-30 (Dau of Abraham Ruddell, will Bk. A-53.

Marriages (KY)

Bourbon County KY Marriages 1786 - 1800

Source: Register of the Kentucky State Historical Society, January 1924, Vol. 22, No. 64. Bourbon County Marriages, 1786-1800.

Lynn, Charity/Spencer, Thomas Oct. 16, 1792
Lynn, Dennis/_____, Brewin January, 1796

Riddle, Archibald/Carnagy, _____ Dec. 25, 1798

Ruddel, Anne/Lay, George Aug. 23, 1794
Ruddle, Abraham/Culp, Mary Aug, 23, 1797
Ruddle, Elizabeth/Mulherren, John Jan. 21, 1789
Ruddle, Isaac/Poster, Mary June 23,1790
Ruddle, James/Ruddle, Jane Dec. 29, 1788
Ruddle, Wm./Davidson, Jane Nov. 1, 1796
Ruddle, Wm./Spencer, Elizabeth May, 1796

Waggoner, Christian/Fryman, Mary April 2, 1795
Wagoner, John/Ritchey, Catherine March, 1797

Census

1787 Bourbon Co KY Tax List

Ruddle, Isaac

1788 Bourbon Co KY Tax List

Ruddle, Isaac
Ruddle, James

1789 Bourbon Co KY Tax List

Ruddell, James
Ruddle, Isaac
Ruddle, James

1790 Bourbon Co KY Tax List
Ruddle, Isaac Sr
Ruddle, Isaac Jr
Ruddle, James

1792 Bourbon Co KY Tax List

Rudder, William
Ruddle, Isaac Jr
Ruddle, Isaac Sr
Ruddle, James

1793 Bourbon Co KY Tax List

Ruddell, Isaac
Ruddell, Isaac Jr
Ruddle, Thomas

1796 Bourbon Co KY Tax List

Ruddle, Conelous
Ruddle, Isaac
Ruddle, James
Ruddle, William

1796 New Madrid District MO
Heads of Household Women Boys Girls Slaves Horses Cattle Bushels of Corn
Ruddel, George 1 2 5 6 3 6 30
Somers, John 0 0 0 0 0 0 80

1797 Bourbon Co KY Tax List

Ruddel, Archibald
Ruddel, Isaac
Ruddel, Isaac
Ruddel, Isaac
Ruddel, William
Ruddle, James
Ruddle, William

1830 State of Arkansas Census
County: Independence Roll: M19_5
Township: Christian Page: 231
Image: 420

Christian Township
George Ruddell
Males: 0001000001000
females: 0000000010000

Abraham Ruddell Jr.
Males: 0020000100000
Females: 1001010000000 - 0

Ruddell Township
Abraham Ruddell Sr.
Males: 0000110100000
Females: 1101000100000 - 6

GEORGE RUDDELL APPOINTED JUSTICE
BY GOV. WILLIAM CLARK - MO TERRITORY
Lawrence County MO
'Strawberry Settlement' - 1815

...On January 5, 1815, the legislature of the Territory of Missouri passed the act creating Lawrence county from the southern part of New Madrid county In that territory. For the next four years it was Lawrence county in Missouri Territory. During that time it was under the jurisdiction of Governor William Clark of Missouri Territory, and his first action pertaining to the government of the county was the appointment, in January,1815, of two justices of the peace for each of the four settlements of the county. The justices appointed were as follows: Richard Murphy and Perry G. Magness for the Settlement of Spring River; William Russell and William Harris for the Settlement of Fourche de Thomas;
George West and George Ruddell for the Settlement of Strawberry and John C. Lutteg and James F. Moore for the Settlement of White River. After these appointments, justices were appointed for townships instead of settlements. The number had increased to nine in 1819.

On March 3, 1819, Congress passed, and President Monroe signed, the Act that created the Territory of Arkansas out of the southern part of Missouri Territory, and Lawrence county thereby became Lawrence county, Arkansas Territory, instead of Missouri Territory, as it had been for four years. This event is the ending of the first period of Lawrence county history and the beginning of the second, and it is the end of this narrative.

George Ruddell and Relatives
on Petition to President of LA-MO Territory

From the books "Territorial Papers - Louisiana-Missouri Territory"
1803-1806, Volume XIII pages 329-345
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MEMORIAL TO THE PRESIDENT
BY CITIZENS OF THE TERRITORY.

[December 27, 1805]

"Understanding that reports unfavourable to Governor Wilkinson have
been diligently cir[culated] throughout the United States, by which he
is represented as unpopular and obnoxious to the People of this
Territory,-We the undersigned,perfectly satisfied with the
Administration of our Governor, and convinced that these Reports, so
unfounded and injurious to him and ourselves, have taken their origin
in a few discontented Spirits, unfortunately in Office in this
Territory,in this public manner, evince our Confidence in the Governor,
our Approbation of his Conduct and of his general Popularity
[French Text] Also - Omitted here)"
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Transcriber's note: The column of numbers before the names,
represent the number placement of the signature within each of the 20
Sections. The sections represent the particular copy of the petition on
which the signature appears. Some districts had multiple copies floating
around and others had only one.Unfortunately, they were not all
identified as to the district from which the signatures were collected
thus the notation "None Noted".
The notation (X) after a name signifies that the signature was by
That signator's mark

Petitioner's Names. (515)

45 Abraham Ruddell    Section 2 None Noted
43 George    Ruddell    Section 2 None Noted
44 John        Ruddell    Section 2 None Noted
49 John        Summers Section 2 None Noted

Obituary of Abraham Ruddell
(Brother of George Ruddell)

OBITUARIES

Written By C. F. M. Moland

ABRAHAM RUDDELL

Died - At his residence in this county on the 25th ultimo, ABRAHAM RUDDELL,
Sen'r

The life of this extraordinary man, is one of thrilling interest, and the pen of
Byrd, Kennedy or Hoffman, could have found in it, incidents enough for a heart
Stirring volume. Mr. Ruddell was born on the Holstein River in the state of Virginia
On the third day of August, 1774, and emigrated with his father to Kentucky in
1777. On the 22nd of June 1780 he was taken prisoner by the Indians; at the taking
(by them) of Ruddell's Station. He was adopted into the family of Tecumseh, and
Perhaps no man living knew so well the character of that distinguished red warrior.
He described him as a brave skilful warrior, of the "prophet" he had a contemptible
Opinion, and believed that Tecumseh only gave credence to his prophecies, the
Better to carry out with his people the plans of his mighty genius. After Wayne's
Treaty with the Indians in 1794, (Ruddell) returned to the whites. While among the
Indians he acquired a character for great boldness and in their skirmishes with the
Delaware's, he was always a leader. He was one of that gallant band who were
Defeated under Winchester in 1811 at the river Raisin, and belonged to that wing of
the army which suffered so much. Tecumseh was absent at this battle, being on a
Mission to other tribes. Once while heading a scouting party, Mr. Ruddell crossed
the trail of Tecumseh, - could they have met and a recognition have taken place
Before blows, there would have been in all probability a scene of deep interest, -
The ties of friendship produced by so long an association and the confidence of the
Indian Chief in him might perchance have checked the former in his deed laid
Plans of vengeance against the white men. - But they never met.

In 1816 he removed to this county, where he has ever since resided - respected
And beloved by all who knew him. His wife, and but one son and daughter out of a
Large family of children survives him. His habits were such, as might be expected
From his early life. He was passionately fond of hunting - in the woods he was at
Home. His skill ever make him comfortable, and where night overtook him he
Went to rest, with nothing but the blue sky of heaven above him, as contented as the
Proudest potentate of Europe does to his bed of down. Go in the woods with him -
Mark his elastic step and caution tread, and you had before you a living breathing
Likeness of Cooper's leather stocking. He had held communion with nature in the
Depths of the wilderness - had watched the stars - and studied the mighty and
Stupendous works of providence, until he had acquired a knowledge of books. The
Habits of beasts and insects - from the majestic Buffalo to the busy Bee were as
Familiar to him as those of Durham cattle to the scientific grazier. But he has been
Gathered to the tomb, ripe in years and ripe in goodness.

:Peace be unto his ashes." (From the Batesville News, March 4, 1841, p. 2.)

An article entitled "Early Days of Historic Ruddell Family" by Pearl Ruddell
Rieves, published in the Chronicle." Vol. 1 No. 1 (October 1959, 20-27, contains
Addtitional information on Abraham Ruddell.

Elizabeth Ruddell's 1st Marriage Contract

Provided by: Jim Landers

Transcription of the, French Written, Original Marriage Contract
Concieved by George Ruddell, on behalf of his daughter and her 1st
marriage to Andrew Summers in New Madrid Co MO, Aug 23, 1799

George also wrote a Contract for Daughter Sarah

23 August 1799
No. 813

“In our presence Dn. Henry Payroux army captain of his Majesty, commander of civil and military affairs of the district of New Madrid were present Andre Summers youngest son about 22 years old - of John Summers and Nany Youan father and mother natives of Glascow, Scotland. Assisted by his brother John Summers thirty one years old who confirms the permission of his parents to the marriage of his brother Andre and vouches that they will ratify the present contract to Elizabeth Ruddell minor daughter fifteen years old daughter of George Ruddell and Dna.Theado Sheth father and mother natives of Kentucky in the United States of America, also giving their permission to this marriage, assisted and authorized.

This will be registered (noted) in the book of marriage which they hope to take place very soon in the presence of their witnesses and friends. According to the civil conventions of the future marriage. Representing the groom Dn. Marie Philippe Leduc and Sr. Joseph Venden Binden, his friends --- and on the future bride’s side Dn. Robert McCoy commanding captain of civil and military affairs of this post and Dn. Pierre Antoine Laforge Commissary of Police of this post and district. --- The future couple accept each other with their diverse respective belongings, furniture and all goods they possess.

Everything will be owned in common. Future acquired goods will be split evenly at the death of the first one, the first half will belong to the survivor, the other half will go to the children born from this union.

Neither one will be responsible to pay any debt of the other, which took place before the marriage. If there were any they will be paid out of the funds belonging to the one who contracted the debt or debts. The future husband will leave to the future spouse 300 piastres in case he predeceased her. This amount will come out from goods which apparently belong to him only from this day on.

In case the future husband dies before the future spouse, the latter has the right to either accept or renounce the succession and by doing so, she will have the right to everything acquired during the marriage be it by donation or succession. She will be free of all debts and mortgages regardless of having been aware of it or even having been part of the decision.

In order to show friendship to each other the future husband and wife under this binding contract witnessed and authorized, each one will be the sole beneficiary of the estate at the time of the first one to die and will be free to manage, enjoy and dispose of the inheritance as see fit. This donation will take place only if there are no living children at the time of death. This contract was executed August 23, 1799.

George Ruddell                                    Andrew Summers
Thaadosheth   X    Ruddell                    Elizabeth   X     Ruddell
            Her mark                                              Her mark

Roberto McCoy                                   John Summers
Pierre A. Laforge                                 M. P. Leduc
                                                          J. Vanden Benden

In the presence of the Commandant of New Madrid

Henri Payroux”

George Ruddell Ref in Deed Transaction

Bourbon Co KY - William David

February 7, 1801

Deed Book E page 481 of the Bourbon County, Kentucky Court Records.

...Although the David name disappeared from the ownership of the homestead land upon the death of William and John David, the land was held by direct heirs for several generations.

The land purchased from the George Ruddle land grant included some of the acreage that had been occupied by William David and this action was to establish proper title. The following is a copy of the deed which is recorded in Deed Book E page 481 of the Bourbon County, Kentucky Court Records.

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"This Indenture made and concluded on the seventh day of February in the year of our Lord one thousand eight hundred and one between George Ruddle of New Madrid on the Spanish Shore of the one part and William David of the County of Bourbon in the State of Kentucky of the other part.

WITNESSETH that for and in consideration of the sum of two hundred and seventy pounds, Kentucky currency, paid by William David to the said George Ruddle, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged and he the said George Ruddle by these presents doth give grant and bargain unto the said William David, his Heirs and assigns forever a certain tract or parcel of land lying and being in the County of 'Bourbon and State of Kentucky aforesaid it being a part of said George Ruddles Settlement bounded as follows and beginning on the bank of South Fork of Licking river at Hinch's Line, thence south twenty five degrees, east for one hundred and seventy two poles and along Hinch's line to a white oak tree, which is his corner, thence South forty two degrees West along another of said Hinch's lines to the South Fork of Licking River below the beginning to a sugartree, thence down said South Fork as it meanders twenty poles to a Hackberry tree thence North forty eight degrees East one hundred and seven poles to a Sugar tree and Ironwood on a high bank near the South Fork of Licking River as it meanders to the beginning containing ninety acres more or less to have and to hold the aforesaid land with all the appurtenances rights and priviledges, improvements to the same belonging or in anywise appertaining to him the said George Ruddle that he the said William David and assigns shall and and may forever hereafter and quietly have occupy possess and enjoy the aforesaid granted lands and premises without the least molestation of any person and free and clear from all manner of incumberances whatsoever and the said George Ruddle doth for himself his heirs, Executors, Administrators and assigns and all other persons whatsoever warrant and forever defend the aforesaid land and premises to him the said William David, his heirs and assigns forever against the claim or claims of all persons

In testimony whereof the said party of the first part here hereunto set his hand and affixed his seal the day and year as above written.

Signed Sealed and Delivered

in the presence of us; George Ruddle (LS)

by John Hulherrin

his attorney infact

Bourbon County February 9 1801

This deed of bargin and sale from George Ruddle to William
David was acknowledged before me by John Hulherrin as attorney
in fact for said George Ruddle and ordered to be recorded.

Teste
Tho Arnold C. B. C."
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Note:

The reference to Hinch's line is the border of a land grant claim of John Hinkston which extended into the homestead area. The conflicting claims for this section of the homestead in the amount of approximately seventy acres was settled with the heirs of John Hinkston January 6 1794.

New Madrid Land Tranaction:

1800 - Dec. 2 - Deed of Sale at New Madrid, Upper Louisiana: George Ruddell to
Benjamin Harrison. Two large tracts with buildings, Spanish grants to Ruddell.
(New Madrid Archives #926)

1800 - Julia Ardery's

Kentucky Records, Volume II

DEED ABSTRACTS, COURT ORDERS, SUITS

BOURBON COUNTY RECORDS FROM ORDER BOOKS

December Court, 1800

Deposition of Jno. Martin to establish land of Isaac Ruddell, deposeth: he was employed to locate land known as Martin's Cabbins for Reuben Searcy, and he with Geo. Ruddell marked boundry between Ruddell and Searcy. Jas. Ruddell deposeth: he was with surveyors when land of Geo. Ruddell was surveyed.

Deposition of Jas. Kelly, aged abt. 50 odd yrs., to establish land of Samuel Lyon, deposeth: in 1776 he came with Thos. Dickerson and others to the spring in question and assisted Jno. Lyon, Resin Virgin, Jno. Virgin and Wm. Markland to cover a cabin, and was informed regarding claim of one Wm. Hosking, et

1802 - Dec. 6 - Acknowledgment of Debts at New Madrid: Benjamin Harrison, Sr.
               to Richard Jones Waters - for William Hinkson, his son-in-law, Benjamin Harrison,
               Jr. and Lawrence Harrison, his sons, and Peter Lewis. The debts amounted to
               $1,428.50 which Harrison, Sr. agreed to pay in two installments in 1803. As security
               he mortgaged a tract on Lake St. Francois purchased from George Ruddell, a negro
               man Joe, negro man Tom, negro woman Lucey (two last have for some time past
               been in the custody of William Hinkson and live in his family), 1 dun horse, 1 yoke
               of work oxen 3 years old, 1 walnut desk. (New Madrid Archives #1082)

1806 - Aug. 26 - At a public sale the land was struck off to the highest bidder -
           Richard Jones Waters for 420.00. Witnesses to the deed - George Ruddell,
           J. Culbertson. Acknowledged Dec. 19 (1806?) by George Wilson, Sheriff.
           (New Madrid County Deed Bk. 2, p. 85)

1804 - Julia Ardery's

Kentucky Records, Volume II

DEED ABSTRACTS, COURT ORDERS, SUITS

BOURBON COUNTY RECORDS FROM ORDER BOOKS

December Court, 1804

Deposition of James Ruddell, aged between 46 and 47 yrs., to establish Isaac Ruddell's preemption, states: in yr. 1783 a certain Thos. Allen, surveyor for Fayette Co., with Joseph Love and Geo. Ruddell, came to make entry of Isaac Ruddell's settlement on Flat Run.

Lawrence County Historical Quarterly

1816 - 1817

Summer 1980 - Volume 3 - Number 3
Probate Bonds of
Lawrence County, Arkansas
1815-1835
(Continued from Volume 3, No. 2)
Compiled by
Marion Stark CRAIG, M.D.

Administrators and Executors

113. OTTRY (AUTRY), John, deceased. Bond of Anne OTTRY, administratrix and Micajah HARRIS, administrator, June 23, 1817. Securities: George RUDDELL, William PROCTOR. Heirs (children): Henry, Simon, Bettsy, and Sally.

157. WOOD, John, deceased. Bond of Samuel WARE, administrator, December 23,1816. Securities: Henry MORRISS, George RUDDELL. Heir: One, a daughter, an only child (not named). Witness: Richard SEARCY, Clerk.

1796 - Book A, pg. 134, Jan. 7, 1796-Geo. Ruddell of Bourbon Co.,
Ky., appts. Jno. Mulherrin and John Ruddle attornies to collect
debts and answer in suits

           George and Theodocia owned land in Bourbon Co KY. which was
           deeded to L. Shipp by George Ruddell and Dosia, his w., 13 Mar.
           1795. George Ruddell " of Bourbon Co and Stateof Kentucky for
           divers causes and good considerations hereunto moving, appointed
           John Mulherrin and John Ruddle " of the State aforesaid his attorneys
           to act for him in settling " all my business whatever. " It was signed by
           Geroge and Theodosia 7 Jan 1796.

           There is also an H. B. to this Power of Attorney, " That whereas there
           is a deed of conveyance " of 200 a. of land George Ruddell Senior... we
           as fully impower our said attorneys to make said Deed as if we were
           personally present..." It was acknowledged 20 Jan. 1796: "This day
           came Geroge Ruddell and Theodosia, his wife, before me...
           Abraham Byrd."

           " From the book: Commissioned Capt 22 Mar 1779 at Rockingham Co VA.
              Book "John Ruddell of the Shenandoah Valley", by Harold Turk Smutz
              Library of Congress Catalog Card Number: 74-81

Family Time-Line

This time line will start with the Parents of
both Thomas & Elizabeth (Ruddell) Wagnon

This Time line is in the context of the Ruddell/
Wagnon Connection and ends with the death of
George Ruddell's Daughter, Elizabeth Ruddell Wagnon

1. 1757 - George Ruddell (father of Elizabeth Wagnon) Born 14 Feb 1757 VA.

2. 1763 - Theodocia (mother of Elizabeth Wagnon) Born 13 Jun 1763 VA.

3. 17?? - John Wagnon (father of Thomas Wagnon) - no info at this time.

4. 17?? - Sarah or Mary (mother of Thomas Wagnon - no info at this time.

5. 1776 - Revolutionary War Begins.

6. 1779 - Capt. Isaac Ruddle establishes settlement at Fort Ruddle, at
Hinkson's Creek, now Bourbon Co KY.

7. 1779 - Apr 12th, George & Theodocia [Lynn] are married at Ruddell's station.

8. 1780 - Jun 24th, George & Theodocia Captured at Fort Ruddell by British/Indians.

8a 1782 - Rebel Prisoners at Quebec 1778-1783 P.289 Halderman Papers, Return of
Prisoners sent from Niagra & Arrived at Montreal this 4 Oct 1782.
George and wife are listed with Isaac and family.

8b 1783 - The Illinois Regiment - George C Rogers Papers - VA State Lib & Archives
                   17511-10-1105-1108-March 20, 1783: Bortom document. Duplicate
                   film-ing. Isaac Ruddell certified he, George Ruddell, James Ruddell
                   and John Ruddell were issued rifles, which were taken by the enemy
                   BOX 645-FOLDER 183 - LETTERS APRIL 1783 -- FRAMES #1109-1113

9. 1783 - Thomas Wagnon Born 26 May 1783 NC or OH ??. (son of John).

10. 1784 - George & Theodocia Ruddell released from British Captivity.

11. 1784 - George Ruddell sets out to find his wife Theodocia after the War.

12. 1784 - Elizabeth [Ruddell] (Summers) Wagnon Born 1 Feb 1784 KY?
(dau of George). [Future wife of Thomas Wagnon]

12a1790 - Ref made to former lands of George Ruddell:
                   The Cedars, Rudolph Mock/Capt. Thomas E. Moore House; ca. 1790
                   Shawhan-Ruddles Mills Road
                   Constructed ca. 1790 by Rudolph Mock on land purchased from George Ruddle,
                   this small but well built one-story stone house on the hall-parlor plan has large end
                   chimneys. The windows are accented with keystones and jackarches, and the woodwork
                   is of the late Georgian or Federal style.    Whitley, Perrin, pp. 451, 580.

12b1794 - George took an oath of allegiance to "Spain in 1794, apparently making trips
as indicated between KYand the Spanish possessions; evidently, he considered
himself a resident of KY. in 1796.

13. 1796 - George Ruddell & John Somers, on 1796 Census of New Madrid Dist.

13a1796 - George living on and has farm on Pemiscot Bayou, (Pemiscon at the time).
Abraham Ruddle is also living here.

13b1796 - Capt George Ruddle of Little Prairie, MO. -- South of New Madrid in what
                is now Pemiscot Co MO -- served as Lt. and Capt. of the Militia there both
                before and after the Louisiana purchase. George opened a farm on Hayou
                Pemiscot; the Orth to Spain may have been a 'sins que son' in acquiring the
                Land.

13b1796 - Militia Service - Geo. is a Lt. then Capt. before & after the Louisiana Purchase.

13c1796 - 1796 - Book A, pg. 134, Jan. 7, 1796-Geo. Ruddell of Bourbon Co.,
Ky., appts. Jno. Mulherrin and John Ruddle attornies to collect
debts and answer in suits

14. 1799 - Aug 23rd, Elizabeth Ruddell marries 1st husb. Andrew Summers.

14a1799 - Aug 23rd, George Ruddell makes marriage contract for dau. Elizabeth.

14b1800 -Dec. 2nd - Deed of Sale at New Madrid, Upper Louisiana: George Ruddell to
Benjamin Harrison. Two large tracts with buildings, Spanish grants to Ruddell.
(New Madrid Archives #926)

14b1801- February 7, 1801 Deed Book E page 481 of the Bourbon County,
Kentucky Court Records. George Ref in New Madrid in deed of
William David of Bourbon Co KY.

15. 1801 - Elizabeth & Andrew living in Cape Girardeau MO.

15a1802 - Dec. 6 - Acknowledgment of Debts at New Madrid: Benjamin Harrison, Sr.
               to Richard Jones Waters - for William Hinkson, his son-in-law, Benjamin Harrison,
               Jr. and Lawrence Harrison, his sons, and Peter Lewis. The debts amounted to
               $1,428.50 which Harrison, Sr. agreed to pay in two installments in 1803. As security
               he mortgaged a tract on Lake St. Francois purchased from George Ruddell, a negro
               man Joe, negro man Tom, negro woman Lucey (two last have for some time past
               been in the custody of William Hinkson and live in his family), 1 dun horse, 1 yoke
               of work oxen 3 years old, 1 walnut desk. (New Madrid Archives #1082)

16. 1803 - Apr. 30, 1803 - Louisiana Purchase - US buys land from French.

17. 1803 - Andrew Summers on List of inhabitants Cape Girardeau Co. MO.

18. 1803 - Nov 15, 1st child of Elizabeth & Andrew Summers Born MO; Rachel

19. 1805 - Dec 27, Petition - Memorial to the President by Citizens of the
Louisiana-Missouri; George, Abraham, John Ruddell, John Summers

20. 1806 - Andrew Summers on Petition; 'Memorial to President suggesting
the appointment of J Meigs Jr, or Col. Samuel Hammond, to
replace Gov. Wilkinson as Governor, of Territory of LA-MO.

20a1806 - Aug. 26 - At a public sale the land was struck off to the highest bidder -
               Richard Jones Waters for 420.00. Witnesses to the deed - George Ruddell,
               J. Culbertson. Acknowledged Dec. 19 (1806?) by George Wilson, Sheriff.
               (New Madrid County Deed Bk. 2, p. 85)

21. 1806 - bef. 1807, Thomas Wagnon married to unknown wife.

22. 1807 - Thomas on Tax List of Knox Co IN, with other Wagnons, Riddle.

23. 1807 - Knox County IN is 1/3 of the entire state of Indiana in size.
                Thomas maybe at southern tip IN, border Northern tip of KY?
                Henderson Co KY at that time.

24. 1809 - Thomas may be living in Indiana at time of this 1st marriage.

25. 1810 - Knox County divided to form Jefferson & Franklin Counties.

26. 1810 - 1st son of Thomas, John Wagnon born 1810, (IN).

27. 1812 - New Madrian Earthquake hits MO, causing out migrations.

28. 1812 - War of 1812 begins. Last from Jun 1812 to Spring of 1815.

29. 1812 - Oct 1st, New Madrid County is formed.

30. 1813 - Our Wagnon's may be living in South Eastern Missouri territory.

31. 1813 - 2nd son of Thomas, Bazzel Wagnon born 1813 MO/AR/IN.

32. 1813 - Knox County further divided to form Gibson & Warrick Counties.

33. 1814 - 1st husband of Elizabeth, Andrew, dies Feb at Cape Girardeau MO.

34. 1814 - Jul 1st, Last child of Eliza & Andrew born; Eliza. Cape Girardeau.

35. 1815 - Jan. 15, Lawrence County formed from New Madrid Co MO.

36. 1815 - Jan, George Ruddell appointed Justice of Strawberry Settlement,
newly formed Lawrence Co MO, by Gov. Wm Clark, MO Territory.

37. 1815 - Thomas Wagnon on Tax List of Lawrence Co MO Territory.

38. 1815 - Elizabeth Summers on Tax List of Lawrence Co MO Territory.

39. 1815 - George Ruddell & Abraham Riddle on Tax List of Lawrence Co.

40. 1815 - Thomas Wagnon's 1st wife has died, Unknown name. (Mary/Sarah?)

41. 1816 - ? Thomas & Elizabeth Ruddle Wagnon are married. Lawrence Co??

42. 1816 - Thomas Wagnon, John Wagnon on Tax List of Lawrence Co MO.
Lawrence County MO/AR later became Independence Co AR.

43. 1816 - Abraham Ruddell on Lawrence Co MO Tax list twice, second
could be George? May have accidently wrote Abraham twice?

44. 1816 - Dec 23, Lawrence Co MO/AR, George Ruddell on Probate Bond
of John Wood deceased, Bond of Samuel Ware, adm.

44a1816 - 23 Dec, George listed as 'securities' on estate of John Wood, Lawrence Co AR

44b1817 - 23 Jun, George listed as 'securities' on estate of John Autry, Lawrence Co AR

45. 1817 - Jul 26, 1st child of Thos & Elizabeth born; Thos Jr. (Izard Co AR)
(Izard Co formed 1825, from Independence & Fulton Co AR)

46. 1817 - Thomas Wagnon & Isaac & James Marrs Explore N. Western AR.

47. 1819 - Lawrence Co MO now becomes Lawrence Co AR Territory.

48. 1820 - Independence Co AR formed from Lawrence & Arkansas Co AR.

49. 1821 - Aug 10th, Missouri admitted to Statehood.

49a.1821 - Margaret Peggy Woodall born, Marietta GA, future
wife of Marshal P. Wagnon.

50. 1821 - Crawford Co AR Tax List - Thomas Wagner? page 006. (not sure?).

50a1824 - Tax List - George Ruddle Independence Co AR - Page 6

50b1827 - Independence Co. AR Deed Record (FHL film 1,288,935)
              B-522: 14 Sept. 1827, George Ruddell to John L. Daniel, both Independence
               Co. AR, power of attorney to ask, receive, etc. from James Browning, admr.
               of Benjamin Duncan decd, or any other persons who may have rents etc.
               of my lands in Cos. of Fayette, Scott and Bourbon, KY; John L. Daniel to
               sell land on North Elkhorn, original patent to Isaac Ruddell, conveyed by
               Bourbon Co. KY deed to me.

51. 1827 - Thomas Wagnon and Isaac Marrs settle in area later to be Rhea
Community AR, first White settlers.

52. 1827 - Nov 27th, Last child of Thomas & Elizabeth born; Marshal P.

53. 1827 - Oct 13th, Lovely Co AR formed for 1 year.

54. 1827 - Thomas Wagnon on list of Residents for Lovely Co (Ref: Thos's Will)

55. 1828 - Thomas Wagnon on list of residents having to relocate off of lands
of Lovely Co AR, as land given back to Cherokee Indians via treaty.

56. 1828 - Washington Co AR formed from Crawford & Lovely Co AR.

57. 1830 - Thomas Wagnon on Washington Co AR Census.

58. 1830 - George Ruddell & Abraham Jr, on Independence Co AR Census.

59. 1830 - George Ruddell on Independence Tax List.

60. 1830 - Jun 13th, Theodocia (Dochy) Lynn Ruddell dies at West
Batesville Independence Co AR, buried at same.

60a1833 - Tax List - George Ruddle Independence Co AR - Page 4

60b1834 - Tax List - George Ruddle Arkansas Territory - Lafayette Co AR?

60c1834 - 1834 George applied for and received a Land Grant in Texas
                (when it was still part of Mexico)
                Land description in what will later be Cherokee County was
                given and title awarded May 4, 1835.

60d1836 - George deeded ½ of the land grant to Jeremiah Strode, Mar 10, 1836
                Source-Nacogdoches Courthouse, Nacogdoches, TX. Deed Book C
                page 106, No. 90

61. 1836 - Jun 15th, Arkansas admitted to Statehood.

62. 1836 - Start of Mexican American War until 1847, law passed in May 1,1837
all males between age 18-45 must serve 24 mo. Armed Services.

62a1837 - Tax List - George Ruddle Independence Co AR - Page 7

63. 1837 - 1837 Tax List - 1830-1839, pg. 027, Washington County, AR.
Thomas Wagnon: 1837 Tax list index.

64. 1838 - Jan 29th, Thomas Wagnon now deceased. Left Will.
Wife and Children named.

65. 1838- Feb 23rd, Ewing Summers & William H Vaughan appear in Court
stating 'they were present when Thomas Wagnon Sr, made his Will...'

66. 1838 - Bef. 24 Mar 1838, George Ruddell died, Nacogdoches Co
Rep. of TX. Via Estate Papers of his.

67. 1838 - Apr 20th, John Wagnon & Elizabeth Wagnon appointed
administrators of the Will/Estate of Thomas Wagnon deceased.

68. 1838 - Aug 20th, Land Patent 'Issued' Fayetteville 159.26 acres. Wash. Co.
NW Sect-5 Twp-15-N Range 32-W - Thomas Wagnon.

69. 1838 - Nancy Nannie [Tadpole] Woodall (Cherokee), mother of
                Margaret Peggy Wagnon, wife of Marshal P Wagnon, with
                her 10 children are removed from Georgia along with other
                Cherokees on a forced march from GA to OK. 'Trail of Tears'.

70. 1838 - Nancy Nannie [Tadpole] Woodall (Cherokee) arrives in the
Going Snake District of the Cherokee Nation West (Oklahoma).

71. 1838 - Thomas Woodall (White) former hushand of Nancy Nannie
                Tadpole, learning of his 1st wifes and children's removal leaves
                his 2nd wife & 3 Children & sets out to find Nannie and his 10
                children.

72. 1838 - Aug 25th - Thomas Woodall writes a letter to his 2nd wife after
                crossing the Mississippi River, telling her he would return, he had
                left them money to survive on. He never returned, reunited with
                Nannie Tadpole and their 10 children in the Cherokee Nation.
                Was said his 2nd wife understood his situation and wrote him
                back not to return to GA, she remarried 3 years later.

72a1839 - Tax List - George Ruddle Independence Co AR Page 013
Not sure this is our George Ruddle... had passed away.

73. 1839 - Land Patent 'Issued' Sep 20, 1839 Faryetteville 80 acres Wash Co.
SESE Sect-20 Twp-16-N Range-33W - Thomas Wagnon.

74. 1840 - Elizabeth (Ruddell) Wagnon on 1840 Washington Co Census.

75. 1845 - Bet: 1845-46 Marshal P Wagnon (18yrs) may have served in the
Mexican War, possibly in a unit called: 6th Texas Volunteers?

76. 1846 - Land Patent 'Issued' to Elizabeth Wagnon - Mar 10, 1843.
80 Acres. SWSE Sect-20 Twp 16-N

77. 1846 - May 2nd, Patent issued on 320 acres of land provided, as a result
                of relocation from lands of Lovely Co AR 1828, see Thos. Will.
                S 1/2NW Twp-26 Range-16-N Fract Sect-31-W Washington Co.
                E 1/2SW Twp-26 Range-16-N do                      Washington Co.
                SE          Twp-26 Range-16-N 31-W                  Washington Co.

78. 1850 - Elizabeth (Ruddell) Wagnon on 1850 Washington Co AR Census
Illinois Twp. Marshal, Bazil Wagnon still living at home.

79. 1850 - Bet. 1850/51 Marshal P Wagnon marries Margaret Peggy Woodall.

80. 1851 - Apr 3rd, youngest son of Marshal P & Margaret born: Thomas F.

81. 1853 - Mar 12th, Lucinda Marie Sixkiller (Cherokee) is born, she would
marry Thomas F. Wagnon, son of Marshal P & Peggy.

82. 1860 - Elizabeth (Ruddell) Wagnon on 1860 Washington Co AR Census
Illinois Twp. Bazil only son still living at home. Also, Elizabeth's
Brother Abraham Ruddell 64 yrs living in same household.

83. 1861 - Bet. 1842-1861 - Thomas Woodall Dies. buried Cherokee Nation.

84. 1861 - Start of Civil War.

85. 1863 - Apr 18th, Marshal P. Wagnon killed at Battle of Fayetteville AR.
(Confirmed by interview with dau. Margaret M. Wagnon Elkins 1937)

86. 1863 - Jul 3rd, youngest daughter of Marshal & Peggy born: Margaret M.

87. 1863 - Peggy Wagnon moves to Going Snake Dist OK to live with & care
for her blind mother, Nannie [Tadpole] Woodall (Cherokee).

88. 1863 - Margurita Peggy [Woodall] Wagnon married a Wm. Brown at
some point within a few months/years after Marshal P's death.

89. 1870 - Census for Elizabeth Wagnon (wife of Thomas, decd.) not found.

90. 1871 - Thomas Foreman Wagnon & Lucinda M Sixkiller marry 1871.
(Son of Marshal P & Margurita Peggy [Woodall] Wagnon.

91. 1873 - Aug 15th, 1st child of Thos. & Lucinda born: Marshall J Wagnon

92. 1875 - Nannie Tadpole Woodall dies. buried Cherokee Nation IT OK,
mother of Margurita Peggy [Woodall] Wagnon Brown.

93. 1879 - Mar 27, Elizabeth [Ruddell] Wagnon, dies. buried: Old Union
Cemetery Cincinnati Washington Co AR, with dau. Matilda Smith.