Captured in 1780 at the age of six at Ruddell's Fort KY he lived 20 years as a brother of Tecumseh.
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.
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.
Captured in 1780 at the age of six at Ruddell's Fort KY he lived 20 years as a brother of Tecumseh.
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.
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.
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