Reuben probably came to Ashe Cty, NC from Smyth Cty, Va between 1845-1847 with his wife and the first 4 children. Reuben DeBoard was born in Washington County, VA, and apparently came to Grassy Creek to teach school.
Reuben was the son of Elijah and Mary DeBord DeBord.
Married Elizabeth 6/26/1836. They had 13 children in total.
The old family cemetery where he is buried is across the river from the home place.
This information is from the family bible.
Reuben was a schoolmaster. He used crutches for an unknown reason. He reared his family at Weavers Ford
Reuben probably came to Ashe Cty, NC from Smyth Cty, Va between 1845-1847 with his wife and the first 4 children. Reuben DeBoard was born in Washington County, VA, and apparently came to Grassy Creek to teach school.
Reuben was the son of Elijah and Mary DeBord DeBord.
Married Elizabeth 6/26/1836. They had 13 children in total.
The old family cemetery where he is buried is across the river from the home place.
This information is from the family bible.
Reuben was a schoolmaster. He used crutches for an unknown reason. He reared his family at Weavers Ford
Family Members
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Mary Deboard Sturgill
1825–1904
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Sarah Ann Debord Phipps
1837–1918
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James H Debord
1838–1841
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PVT Elijah C Debord
1840–1862
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John C Debord
1842–1842
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Rosamond P DeBord Yates
1844–1889
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Pvt Thomas J Deboard
1845–1863
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PVT Madison B. Debord
1845–1865
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Mary Jane Debord Richardson
1847–1940
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Nancy Elizabeth Deboard Parsons
1851–1909
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George Washington Lee DeBord
1853–1903
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Franklin Pierce DeBorde
1857–1923
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Melvin M Debord
1860–1862
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