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Re: Ruffin family- Alabama

mirrorsedge — 2009-11-13 21:21:57Z

Hello,

This is Michael Lee Jones, son of Kenneth Lee Jones, Son of Willis Lee Jones and Carmen Inez Ruffin.

Charles Hobson Ruffin was my great grand father.

Re: North Carolina Ruffins

indygrandma — 2009-10-25 13:57:36Z

Hello to Gail and others. Just wanted to correct your note which stated that the genealogy tree printed in the Thomas Ruffin papers was done by the Edmund Ruffin who was a son of Thomas Ruffin. Thomas Ruffin was being contacted by his COUSIN, Edmund Ruffin (III of Virginia ... the "firebrand" secessionist) and the chart and genealogical information are his compilation. This Edmund Ruffin (1794-1865) had a SON, Edmund Ruffin IV (1816-1876) who married Judge Thomas Ruffin's daughter, Jane M. Ruffin (1829-1893). Hon. Edmund Ruffin III of Virginia and Judge Thomas Ruffin of North Carolina were actually THIRD COUSINS ... their great grandfathers being brothers to one another. Hope you get this message. If you want more information on these Ruffin lines, please contact me at indygrandma@hotmail.com THANKS

Re: North Carolina Ruffins

gsh36 — 2009-10-24 13:12:02Z

I am currently indexing THE PAPERS OF THOMAS RUFFIN (4 VOLUMES) and have come across the written genealogy of Edmund Ruffin, son to Chief Justice Thomas Ruffin. There is mentioned of Lucy Ruffin all through both volumes, but only as passing mentioning. As of today, no mention of her spouse, but then I have 2 more volumes to do. I'm doing the papers of 1856 now. If you are interested, contact me at gailshutch@aol.com.

Mary Barbara Rockecharlie Ruffin

bdt4968 — 2009-10-10 15:59:02Z

Need info. for the above person. She was born 1949 and possible parents are William Pleasants and Nora Elizabeth Tucker Rockecharlie. Possible great great great grandfather is Vincent Rockecharlie.

RUFFIN SITE MOVED!

varcsix — 2009-09-28 19:48:05Z

Geocities is closing down, so we've had to move all our Ruffin material.

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jinks/

I don't want to lose any of what has been contributed, so check it out and let me know if you see something missing.

Re: John Ruffin and Jemimah Wheelhouse

varcsix — 2009-09-28 19:33:27Z

http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~jinks/john...

I've just moved the RUFFIN pages to a new site, and would really love to have updated information to share.

This isn't my direct line, I just post what people send to me about any branch of the Ruffin family.

Re: John Ruffin and Jemimah Wheelhouse

nanniebarb — 2009-09-03 20:22:55Z

Your info is very old but I'm hoping you still are interested.
I am trying to find John and Jemimah Wheelhouse Ruffin's gravesite and who her parents and sibling were. I have one hole in that generation that I've tried to close without success. I have info on John's second wife when she applied for her widow's pension. A Dorothy Wheelhouse was about her age but her death certif stated she never married.

Thank you for any info you may have.
Barbara Wheelhouse

RUFFIN Lona beloved wife mother and teacher

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-08-21 13:19:18Z

RUFFIN Lona beloved wife mother and teacher

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RUFFIN William Carl Sr 1918 1992 tsgt US Army W W II

t42GreenAcres_JohnsonCoTX — 2009-08-21 13:18:20Z

RUFFIN William Carl Sr 1918 1992 tsgt US Army W W II

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Re: North Carolina Ruffins

phillipruffin — 2009-06-29 15:27:24Z

Hello,

Supposedly, all Ruffins from North Carolina are related based on the research I did in the past. I gave up because I ran into a dead end. I decided to start the search again. My father's name was Isaiah Ike Ruffin. He was born in Wilson, NC. He had 5 children and was married twice. He was in the Marines, stationed at Camp Lejeune and then relocated to DC for a short them and then moved to Los Angeles, which was the last place he resided before he passed. Where does your family originate from in NC?

Re: Mary Ella Ruffin

ohimcky1 — 2009-06-05 17:35:19Z

I'm sorry! I thought y'all knew that Mary Ella Ruffin was the daughter of James Thomas Ruffin & Barbara Thigpen.

James Thomas was the 2nd child & 2nd son of William Zachariah Baggett "Zack" Ruffin & Mary Angelia "Polly" Simpson.

Re: Mary Ella Ruffin

varcsix — 2009-06-04 16:15:21Z

http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/6276/wzb8.htm

There are children of William Zachariah Baggett Ruffin buried in this same cemetery -- so Mary Ella must be the daughter of one of his sons.

Check it out, and let me know which one you think, and then I'll add the information to that page.

Re: Mary Ella Ruffin

ohimcky1 — 2009-05-29 03:18:27Z

OK, here we go!
Mary Ella Ruffin was born 1 Jul 1874 bel in AR Co, AR; died 31 Jan 1917 in McCurtain Co, OK; buried Moran Cemetery, McCurtain Co, OK. Married Frederick Barney Honeywell on 5 Nov 1891 in AR Co, AR (probably Pt DeLuce area)--Fred B Honeywell was born 26 Mar 1868 in AR Co, AR (prob Tichnor area), and died in 1954 in McCurtain Co, OK. He, too, is buried in the Moran Cemetery, McCurtain Co, OK. He was the son of Emily May "Emma" Tackett & William C Honeywell.

Mary Ella Ruffin & Frederick Barney Honeywell had 11 known children:
1--Barbara Honeywell b 25 Aug 1895 Pt DeLuce, AR, AR; md Walter Collins, prob in McCurtain Co, OK; no further info.

2--Edna Earl Honeywell b 7 Jan 1897 Pt DeLuce, AR, AR; md
2 Sep 1917 prob McCurtain Co, OK, to Jack Harbin; 2 children--Letha May & Swan Lucile.

3--Lloyd Honeywell b 29 Dec 1899 DeWitt, AR; md 30 May 1925 in Ruff, OK, to Bertha Louise Morrow; 6 known children--Gladys Earline, Mable Joyce, Burlie Jack, Clara Faye, Frederick Donald, Rachel Mae.

4--Chauncey Honeywell b 10 Oct 1900 DeWitt, AR; died 6 Jan 1901, bur'd DeWitt AR.

5--Robert Elmo Honeywell b 26 Apr 1902; died 29 Feb 1976, bur'd Moran Cemetery, McCurtain Co, OK; md Grace Dean Scarbrough (granddaughter of Sara Ruffin Scarbrough) born 28 Mar 1904 Pt DeLuce, AR; 3 known children--Robert, Marjo, & Emogene.

6--Lillian Honeywell b 29 Apr 1904; died 8 Jul 1904--place unknown.

7--Mable Honeywell born 16 July 1906 prob OK; died 7 Oct 2000 in Valiant, McCurtain, OK; md 1 Sep 1928 Wright City, OK, to Corrie J Bearden b 7 Apr 1900, died 19 Dec 1937, bur'd Wright City, OK; 3 known children: Doris Jeanette, James Denver, & Brenda Sue.

8--Ancil Honeywell born 5 July 1908; died 24 Feb 1988 in Norman, Cleveland, OK, bur'd Moran Cemetery, McCurtain Co, OK; md 9 Oct 1926 to Beulah O'Bannon; 2 known children--Lena Mae & James Lester.

9--Guy Fred Honeywell born 2 May 1911 DeWitt, AR; died in Oregon (can't remember the date!); md 29 Sep 1929 in Huge, OK to Gladys Evelyn Igo; 9 known children--Robert Leroy, Venita Earl, Guy Ralph, Norah Kathryn, Ancil Ray, Henry Dale,Frederick Garrett, Evelyn Darlene, & Peggy Lynne.

10--Gladys Honeywell born 29 Dec 1913 Valiant, McCurtain, OK; md 24 Dec 1936 Wright City, OK to James vurcie Hedden; 2 known children--Burla Jean & Janice Hay.

11--Carl Honeywell born 30 Jan 1917, died Feb 1917 McCurtain Co, OK, bur'd Moran Cemetery.

Hope this helps you all!

Re: Ruthven-Ruffin theory

safflank — 2009-05-27 14:55:21Z

I would wonder if the "timeline" supports this theory and if any records exist that documents this marriage. I expect there are none.

However, as I have said for years, this whole business could be put away or highlighted by comparing American Ruffin DNA with Scottish Ruthven DNA. The Y-line DNA would quickly establish whether there is any basis for the Ruffin Ruthven stories.
I doubt it.

Re: Ruthven-Ruffin theory

larspb181 — 2009-05-26 22:55:42Z

Take a look at Randy Regan's "Descendants on William Ruthven, 1st Earl of Gowrie" arguments. It states that the son, William Ruthven, fled to France to become an alchemist(chemist), later went to Sussex, England, and married an Englishwoman. They had a son, our William Ruffin ("Roffin").
William Ruthven died before he can teach his son to read and write.

Re: Ruffin's of Virginia

veronicaRuffin — 2009-05-21 15:48:22Z

We did have the DNA test and it told us that my father and blood brother Y Chr showed that we are of the european decen and there were no trace of AA or black in them. So, it does say that we have a diff chart because of the Y chro, Ihave to find the paper we just had it done last year.

Re: LOOKING FOR RUFFINS FROM THE SOUTH

veronicaRuffin — 2009-05-21 15:14:50Z

Yes I know they had a family reunion, but it was in NC and I con't remember what month,my cousin told me he was going which he did. Lots of Ruffin I heard came.

Re: any ruffins out there?

veronicaRuffin — 2009-05-21 15:11:42Z

We might to keep intouch with each other since you have a grandfather name Robert Ruffin, NC but from Lewiston, NC; I think. I just don't remember where he lived because I was young.

Re: Ruffins in Athens, Alabama

vcrilley — 2008-02-28 16:39:03Z

Write me off-the-board

varcsix@hot.rr.com
Maybe we can come up with something.

Re: Ruffins in Athens, Alabama

vcrilley — 2008-02-27 20:33:24Z

http://www.geocities.com/v_ruffin/

Take a look at this page -- it contains what many people have shared about their various Ruffin lines through the past few years.

What would be the dates that your Mother may have appeared on the Census records --- 1930 is the last one that we have available.

Am I reading your note correctly -- your mother's maiden name was Ruffin and then she married a Ruffin? That is entirely possible as there are so many Ruffin lines in both AL and GA.

If you have the birth-death dates on both your Mom and Dad we can also post those and perhaps you can get a connection that way.

We have attempted to post some Census records on this Ruffin page, but these depend on what people submit from their own research.

It is fun to find out about your ancestors, and if you tell a bit more about your family, maybe we can help. Does your Mother remember her parents or grandparents?

Re: Ruffin's of Virginia

selenia3000 — 2008-03-21 14:38:56Z

hello i'm also a ruffin and most of family came from va where did you get the dna test done

Re: LOOKING FOR RUFFINS FROM THE SOUTH

GTakelal — 2007-12-22 21:14:21Z

I don't know how else I can help other than what I told you . My sons father died in Ft Myers Florida in 1972 at age 20 . He had two children from 2 different women that he went with while he lived in Tampa and went to Tampa University in a special program . He had art work hanging up at the University . He attended Tampa U for about a year . possibly in 1967,68 or a few years before ,I don't know who their mothers are . I only know one (possibly both were of a Hispanic origin ). Possibly ones name was Joan ,and I think both children were girls . Those girls or children would be in their mid or later 30,s .This is all I have .Bennie (that died was light skin ,with African , Indian, and white heritage.Some of his relatives use the s at the end and some don't . Some ruffin,s live in Philadelphia PA.They don't use the s at the end . Hope this helps .

Re: LOOKING FOR RUFFINS FROM THE SOUTH

GTakelal — 2007-12-20 19:55:09Z

It ends with an s but other ruffin's that are related end with the letter n . I'm thinking someone slipped up . The ruffin's I know are having a family reunion coming up this year or in 2009 / they originated from Georgia , Alabama and are all over the south including Florida . Battles was a name that is related to ruffins also .

Re: Lester Ruffin

ruffin42 — 2008-07-24 18:23:59Z

where was he from city and state

Bessie C. Ruffin of Hanover Co Va

oclarke11 — 2008-01-25 20:03:44Z

Need parents & siblings for Bessie b abt 1856. She marr Roland Faulconer Broaddus. Roland was the son of Alexander Woodford Broaddus Sr. of Caroline Co & Mary Ellen ( Fannie ) Croxton of Essex Co. Have the following children for Roland & Bessie:
Louise Everard ( no info )
Alexander Woodford ( no info )
Ollie

Re: Lester Ruffin

mic76 — 2008-09-30 05:23:09Z

You know who I am.. and i know who you are...

Re: Ruffin Family History - Mississippi

dawndubose — 2008-09-03 21:20:17Z

The records I have state that William Ruffin was born in Scotland in 1617 and sailed to US in 1635. William had sons, Robert, John, and William (this is the William that married Sara Ann Baggett. They married in Ga. lived in Ga., Ala, and then Jasper Co Ms. where they both died.

Re: any ruffins out there?

varcsix — 2008-02-19 11:41:54Z

http://www.geocities.com/v_ruffin/

Check out what we've collected on these pages -- and please, add your own specific information so you can connect with your family.

Write me varcsix@hot.rr.com and I'll get it posted.

RUFFIN Lena Catherine 1909-1962

t42Parkdale — 2009-05-01 18:31:26Z

RUFFIN Lena Catherine 1909-1962

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Re: Ruffin Family History - Mississippi

herbbenn — 2008-11-12 20:14:05Z

Mike,

I'm in this line. As a matter of fact. I have a cousin that lived in Ohop that has your name. I would like more information on the Ruffin family is south Mississippi if you get this posting. I tried to send an email but it failed. If you find this, email me at herbbenn@aol.com

Re: any ruffins out there?

walkercr_1 — 2009-05-21 05:21:37Z

Hello. I'm helping my in-laws track down the Ruffin family. I've been able to track back to the gg-grandparents, but I can't find information on the g-grandparents. I'd appreciate any information you can give.

grandmother is Dorothy Marie Ruffin (1908) (married Roy Lee Townsend aka Townsell), her parents (unknown), her grandparents are Adam and Betty Ruffin of Chuckatuck, Nansemond, VA (1879 and 1881). She had a brother Walter, sisters Clarabell and Loretta.

Re: any ruffins out there?

RLlover12 — 2008-02-19 02:52:26Z

hi my name is kaitlyn ruffin and i just want to know more about you for we my be related talk to you soon,kaitlyn mena ruffin

Re: William Brooks Ruffin

dianeskate — 2008-05-11 00:35:24Z

I am still researching - got sidetracked away from the Ruffin line but now it is front and center. I am stuck on John and Agnes and wondered if you had any more info on either/both. Your Mw. Brooks is MY Wm. Brooks Ruffin, too...his son Wm T (train wreck one) then WT's son Wm Brooks, then Dorothy Susan, my grandmother.

Thank you!
Diane

Re: Ruffin's of Virginia

dianeskate — 2008-05-07 14:14:35Z

I go back to John ca. 1780 in Virginia. Am still hunting for more info on him.

Re: Meridian Miss Ruffins

koreablue104 — 2008-05-18 00:20:39Z

my grandfathe is joe ruffin from lisman, alabama. and he is david ruffin 1st cousin.

Re: Looking

koreablue104 — 2008-05-18 00:10:53Z

my grandfather name was joe ruffin. he was from the south.

Re: Dock Ruffin Meridian Mississippi - Choctaw County

koreablue104 — 2008-05-17 23:44:13Z

My name is Latasha Ruffin and I have family in Meridian and Chacto County.

RUFFIN Jerry D Jr 1964-1992

t42Moore — 2009-01-20 14:21:44Z

RUFFIN Jerry D Jr 1964-1992

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Re: any ruffins out there?

slimwilliam — 2008-09-07 10:40:28Z

Hello, I am William Ruffin living near Seattle Washington. There are a few of us here. My Grandfather was Thomas Henry Ruffin who married Orean Cooper. Not sure of the time I am guessing 1930's?

North Carolina Ruffins

miyajackson32 — 2009-01-01 21:58:25Z

I was just informed that my great(4x's)grandfather was a plantation owner in North Carolina with the last name Ruffin. He had a child named Lucinda "Lucy" Ruffin with one of the slave women. Lucinda "Lucy" was born in 1820. I know that Lucinda married a man named Mr. Lewis and they had twelve children. Allen, Elix or Alex, William, Bridgette, Eliza and Daniel are the names that I know. My great(2x's)grandmother was Eliza. The five male children (names unknown) that were fair skinned kept the last name Ruffin and stayed on the east coast. The other seven children that were darker skinned moved to the west coast (Oakland/Fresno). They took the last name Lewis after their father. I am trying to find anyone that knows any information about my Ruffin family members...Thanks

Re: RUFFIN Jerry D Jr 1964-1992

ambur08 — 2009-04-14 20:58:17Z

that is my dad for futher information email me at ammbur-08@live.com

Re: Dock Ruffin Meridian Mississippi - Choctaw County

foxylibra10 — 2008-05-18 00:18:56Z

Hi Latasha,

Are you related to Doc Ruffin, or any of the Ruffin family members I listed? What are your parents names??

RUFFIN Mary K 1949-2002 section 11

t42DFWNat — 2009-02-19 23:40:06Z

RUFFIN Mary K 1949-2002 section 11

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Re: Ruffins in Athens, Alabama

eltonruffin — 2008-02-27 19:49:19Z

Hello,

I am originally from B'ham, AL. My mother's name is Ruth D. Ruffin, she was married to Jonny D. Ruffin. I now live in Atlanta, GA. My wife bugs me all the time about my need to identify my roots and other family members. This is my first attempt.

Re: Ruffins in Athens, Alabama

eltonruffin — 2008-02-28 16:16:58Z

Hello,

No, my mother's maiden name is Dillard. Unfortunately, she passed approximately 3 yrs ago. Her father's name is Johnny Dan Ruffin born in York, AL. His family members name were Earlene, Booker, Gracie and Maggie. I know nothing about any of them.

I have a brother name Johnny Glenn Ruffin that passed numberous years ago. It's possible his middle name derived from the family name "Glenn".

Thanks!

Re: LOOKING FOR RUFFINS FROM THE SOUTH

veronicaRuffin — 2007-12-22 07:23:00Z

it's kind of hard for me because I don't know any of my relatives except with my grandparents but this brick wall is about to make me quite because I just know the first line relatives and my dad is living but he claims he doesn't remember anything. I am still trying to find information... these people either change their first name or the records burned up before any copies could be made. Maybe someone can help me to bridge the pieces together because I don't know who is who.

Re: any ruffins out there?

veronicaRuffin — 2007-12-19 20:18:53Z

We have a Robert Ruffin in our family, but he is in Suffolk. I thank he might have died. I don't know

Re: any ruffins out there?

veronicaRuffin — 2007-12-19 20:17:57Z

We have a Robert Ruffin in our family, but he is in Suffolk. I thank he might have died. I don't know

Re: any ruffins out there?

veronicaRuffin — 2007-12-19 20:16:30Z

We have a Robert Ruffin in our family, but he is in Suffolk. I thank he might have died. I don't know

Re: Ruffin's of Virginia

LOCKEroots — 2008-03-21 21:00:53Z

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