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John Ryburn Sr.

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John Ryburn Sr.

Birth
Washington County, Virginia, USA
Death
30 Mar 1838 (aged 55)
Franklin County, Indiana, USA
Burial
Brookville, Franklin County, Indiana, USA Add to Map
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Birth date calculated from age at time of death engraved on his headstone; 55 years, 3 months and 13 days.

Son of William Ryburn and Mary Beattie. First married Jenny Reed on 16 Aug 1808 in Washington County, Virginia and they had children Mary, Margarett, Ann and John Jr. Jenny died about 1828 or very early 1829.

He married second, Nancy Shirk Nelson 5 March 1829 in Franklin County, Indiana. They had no children together, but Nancy also had eight children from her first marriage to Adam Nelson.

Two of John's daughters married two of Nancy's sons. Margarett Ryburn married David Nelson and Ann Ryburn married Robert Nelson.
Birth date calculated from age at time of death engraved on his headstone; 55 years, 3 months and 13 days.

Son of William Ryburn and Mary Beattie. First married Jenny Reed on 16 Aug 1808 in Washington County, Virginia and they had children Mary, Margarett, Ann and John Jr. Jenny died about 1828 or very early 1829.

He married second, Nancy Shirk Nelson 5 March 1829 in Franklin County, Indiana. They had no children together, but Nancy also had eight children from her first marriage to Adam Nelson.

Two of John's daughters married two of Nancy's sons. Margarett Ryburn married David Nelson and Ann Ryburn married Robert Nelson.

Gravesite Details

John's gravestone wasn't discovered until 1 May 2018 during grounds maintenance and repair. It was on the ground and is in good condition. Stone excavated and reset summer 2019 and is missing a decorative topper we can see now.



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