(Page Last Update: Mar 15, 2024)
George was the son of Capt. Isaac Ruddell & Elizabeth Molly Bowman, they had 9 known children, see below...
George married Theodocia (Dochy-Dorcas) Lynn, daughter of Col. William Lynn and unknown mother. Married April 12, 1779, Ruddles Station, Bourbon Co KY.
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**ATTACHED IMAGES (5) - Return of Prisoners from Canada - Geo Ruddle**
**Rev War Card No # 39123901, Fort Ruddle list of soldiers, Ruddles listed**
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George & Dochy had the following known Children:
Sara-------------1781-1839--m. John Summers---------aft-1800---00 Children Unk.
Elizabeth-------1783-1879--m. 1.Andrew Summers-------1799----06 children
-----------------------------------m. 2.Thomas Wagnon----abt1816----07 children
Abraham-------1785-1855--m. Frances Unk------------------Unk----00 Unk.
Isaac------------1788-1815--m. Unk.----------------------------Unk----00 Unk.
John Francis--1792-1867--m. Mary Gill----------------------1838----08 Children
George---------1796-1839--m. Unk.----------------------------Unk-----00 Unk.
Rebecca--------1799-1838--m. Samuel (Harris) Harrison-Unk-----00 Unk.
Cornelius------1801-1842---m. Elizabeth Unk.--------------Unk-----00 Unk.
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George's known siblings were:
John-------------abt1752-abt1800--m. Unk.
Isaac-------------abt1754-abt1794--m. Nancy(Mary) Foster---1790-00 Unk.
George---------------1757-bef1838--m. Theodocia D Lynn-----1779-08 children
Cornelius-------abt1859------1787--m. Jane Mulhern----------1781-02 known children
Margry (Mary)-abt1763------1805--m. Unk Dewitt--------------Unk--03 known children
Stephen-------------1768------1846--m. Catherine Kingrey-----1797-05 known children
---------------------------------------------m. Susannah David-------1809-05 known children
---------------------------------------------m. Shawnee Indian?1780-1795-unknown children
---------------------------------------------m. Rachel Woods----------1834-04 known children
Abraham------------1774------1857--m. Mary Culp----------------1797-06 known children
Elizabeth------------1776------1854--m. John Mulherin----------1789-09 known children
Unknown-------abt1777------1780--m. Unk.------------------------Unk.-00 Unk.
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1774 - DUNMORE'S WAR:
"There is an article in Book "John Ruddell of the Shenandoah Valley...
Compiled by Harold Turk Smutz",
"List George Ruddell 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.
1774 - Soldiers at the Battle of Point Pleasant
Captain Evan Shelby's Company of Volunteers, Fincastle
on this list of soldiers is: George Ruddle
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1776 - REVOLUTIONARY WAR:
George and his father were Rev. War Vets.
1778 - later George becomes a member of the Illinois Regiment:
The Illinois Regiment: (Rev War - 1776)
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"
**SEE ATTACHED COPIES OF PRISONER RELEASES, ETC**
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1780 - BATTLE AT RUDDELL'S STATION KY:
British and their Indian allies attack and overrun Ruddell's Station KY.
George and his wife and father captured by British and Indians.
at Fort Ruddle, KY. They were marched on foot to Canada, very long story...
The Halderman List - Rebel Prisoners at Quebec 1778-83 Chris McHenry, Compiler, 1981
P.289 Return of Prisoners - sent from Niagra & Arrived -at Montreal this 4 Oct 1782
Isaac Riddel (Ruddell) - 24 June 17780 VA
George Riddell (Ruddell) - 24 June 1780 VA
Elizabeth Riddle (Ruddell) - no date wife of Isaac Ruddell
Jas Ruddle (Ruddle) - age 23, Kentuck 24 June 1780.
p.213 - Return of Rebel Prisoners Send to Motreal from Niagra - 28 Nov 1781.
James Ruddill (Ruddell) - Creek by Capt Bird.
The attack on Ruddell Stateion, was the first time, British had used Canon's on the
interior of the western frontier, laying waste to Ruddell's Station KY, allied with them
were several Indian tribes, that out numbered the British soldiers, by hundreds...
The purpose of the Illinois Regiments was to prevent the British from attacking
General George Washington's Armies from the West of the mountains, overall
this was a major success, that may have saved the cause... There were other groups
in the Illinois Regiments, that were very successful, on the western frontier. Not
enough attention is given to these brave soldiers, who fought in the west.
**SEE ATTACHED COPIES OF PRISONER RELEASES, ETC**
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RETURN FROM CANADA TO FIND HIS WIFE:
George Ruddell returns to Canada to find his Wife, as he had promised her...
After the Revolutionary War, George returned to Canada to find his wife, he had promised her, when they became separated, during their captivity, in Canada that he would find her, and bring her home, after months of looking, as luck would have it, he found that she had been in-slaved to an Indian family, and he was able to negotiate her release.
**SEE ATTACHED COPIES OF PRISONER RELEASES**
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1790-1796: MILITIA SERVICE
(this may have been between 1790/1796)
Book "History of Missouri"
Page 160
Little Prairie - Pemiscot (Pemiscon) Bayou
" Captain George Ruddle, an inhabitant of Little Prairie,
who served in the militia as Lieutenant and Captain, both
before and after the LOUISIANA PURCHASE, 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.
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BROTHERS ABRAHAM & STEPHEN:
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. "
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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 State of 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 George 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 empower 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."
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1796 - NEW MADRID DISTRICT MO:
George Ruddell and recorded on Agriculture record.
Heads of Household Women Boys Girls Slaves Horses Cattle Bushels of Corn
Ruddel, George------------1------ 2------5-------6--------3-------6-------30
Somers, John------------------------------------------------------------------80
**George's sister Elizabeth 1st married Andrew Summers, maybe relative of Somers.
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GEORGE MAKES MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:
1799, Aug. 23 - George writes Marriage Contract for daughter Elizabeth's
1st marriage to Andrew Summers. After Andrew's death she married Thomas Wagnon.
Transcription of the, French Written, Original Marriage Contract
Conceived by George Ruddell, on behalf of his daughter and her 1st
marriage to Andrew Summers in New Madrid Co MO, Aug 23, 1799...
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1800 - NEW MADRID LAND TRANSACTION:
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)
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1801 - GEORGE RUDDELL - REFERENCED IN DEED TRANSACTION:
Bourbon Co KY - William David
February 7, 1801
Deed Book E page 481 of the Bourbon County, Kentucky Court Records.
In Short:
"...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..."
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1804 - 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.
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1805 - 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
""In short they were defending their Governor, Wilkinson, against
negative publicity... he was receiving throughout the United States..."
MEMORIAL TO THE PRESIDENT
BY CITIZENS OF THE TERRITORY.
[December 27, 1805]
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
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1806 - Aug. 26 - PUBLIC SALE:
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)
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GEORGE RUDDELL APPOINTED JUSTICE:
1815- GEORGE RUDDELL APPOINTED JUSTICE
BY GOV. WILLIAM CLARK - MO TERRITORY
Lawrence County MO - 'Strawberry Settlement' - 1815
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DEATH OF GEORGES WIFE:
1830 Sep. 30th - Georges wife Theodocia Lynn Ruddell, passes away;
Obituary Theodosia Ruddell, Published in AR Gazzett, "Oct 6, 1830, |page 3, Col. 1.
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CENSUS RECORDS:
1830 State of Arkansas Census
County: Independence Roll: M19_5
Township: Christian Page: 231
Image: 420
Christian Township
George Ruddell
Males: 0001000001000
females: 0000000010000
**Note: Theodocia was still living when the 1830 census was taken.
Ruddell Township (son of George above)
Abraham Ruddell Sr.
Males: 0000110100000
Females: 1101000100000 - 6
Abraham Ruddell Jr. (son of Sr. above)
Males: 0020000100000
Females: 1001010000000 - 0
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1835 - THE FINAL CHAPTER NACOGDOCHES CO TX:
There was one more chapter in our Pioneer's life, Nacogdoches Co Mexico/TX, 1835,
which won its independence from Mexico in 1836.
George died in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Many trails from the east went through this area, in fact there was a well known trail from St Louis MO, that connected to Trammel's Trace in Ark., & Texas and terminated in Nacogdoches Co TX. In all probability George may have taken this trail, as many other of our ancestors. Folks used this popular trail, to avoid hostile Indians and Bandits.
1834 - George applies for a land grant in Nacogdoches Co Mexico (Later Texas).
1835 - Nacogdoches Co Texas, Mexico: (before the 1836 Texas Revolution.
1835 - George's Immigration Date to Nacogdoches Co Mexico - May 3, 1835.
Received: 1 League and 1 Labor of land = over 4605 acres.
"These measurements were different between Mexico and Texas, in 1835, and still different after the Texas Revolution that ended Apr, 21, 1836. I do not know if George, had to refile, after the war. But it does appear he retained most of the land given him
even after the 1836 war.
1835 -Land description in what will later to become, Cherokee County was given and title awarded May 4, 1835.
1836 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.
Witnesses: John Teal, A T Burchaud, Issac Ruddell, Wm i Harding, James Bradshaw.
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GEORGE'S DEATH & SOME ESTATE PROCEEDINGS:
1837 - George Ruddell passesaway:
1837 - George's Death in Texas and Probate Proceeding.
1837 - Page 10 of Vol A July 31, 1837 James Bradshaw requested for Letters Testamentary on the estate of Geo Ruddell, dec'd. Action was continued to special term.
Page 14 of Vol A Sept 25, 1837 Same result---put off to a special term.
Page 16 of Vol A Oct 7, 1837 Continued until next regular term.
Page 17 of Vol A Oct 30, 1837 On Estate of George Ruddell. Petition of James Bradshaw for testamentary letters on said estate and also to have George Ruddell's will proven and admitted on record. Court granted that will be admitted after proof.
1839-1848 - The estate proceedings continue for some years, to long to place here...
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(Page Last Update: Mar 15, 2024)
George was the son of Capt. Isaac Ruddell & Elizabeth Molly Bowman, they had 9 known children, see below...
George married Theodocia (Dochy-Dorcas) Lynn, daughter of Col. William Lynn and unknown mother. Married April 12, 1779, Ruddles Station, Bourbon Co KY.
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**ATTACHED IMAGES (5) - Return of Prisoners from Canada - Geo Ruddle**
**Rev War Card No # 39123901, Fort Ruddle list of soldiers, Ruddles listed**
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George & Dochy had the following known Children:
Sara-------------1781-1839--m. John Summers---------aft-1800---00 Children Unk.
Elizabeth-------1783-1879--m. 1.Andrew Summers-------1799----06 children
-----------------------------------m. 2.Thomas Wagnon----abt1816----07 children
Abraham-------1785-1855--m. Frances Unk------------------Unk----00 Unk.
Isaac------------1788-1815--m. Unk.----------------------------Unk----00 Unk.
John Francis--1792-1867--m. Mary Gill----------------------1838----08 Children
George---------1796-1839--m. Unk.----------------------------Unk-----00 Unk.
Rebecca--------1799-1838--m. Samuel (Harris) Harrison-Unk-----00 Unk.
Cornelius------1801-1842---m. Elizabeth Unk.--------------Unk-----00 Unk.
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George's known siblings were:
John-------------abt1752-abt1800--m. Unk.
Isaac-------------abt1754-abt1794--m. Nancy(Mary) Foster---1790-00 Unk.
George---------------1757-bef1838--m. Theodocia D Lynn-----1779-08 children
Cornelius-------abt1859------1787--m. Jane Mulhern----------1781-02 known children
Margry (Mary)-abt1763------1805--m. Unk Dewitt--------------Unk--03 known children
Stephen-------------1768------1846--m. Catherine Kingrey-----1797-05 known children
---------------------------------------------m. Susannah David-------1809-05 known children
---------------------------------------------m. Shawnee Indian?1780-1795-unknown children
---------------------------------------------m. Rachel Woods----------1834-04 known children
Abraham------------1774------1857--m. Mary Culp----------------1797-06 known children
Elizabeth------------1776------1854--m. John Mulherin----------1789-09 known children
Unknown-------abt1777------1780--m. Unk.------------------------Unk.-00 Unk.
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1774 - DUNMORE'S WAR:
"There is an article in Book "John Ruddell of the Shenandoah Valley...
Compiled by Harold Turk Smutz",
"List George Ruddell 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.
1774 - Soldiers at the Battle of Point Pleasant
Captain Evan Shelby's Company of Volunteers, Fincastle
on this list of soldiers is: George Ruddle
=============================================================
1776 - REVOLUTIONARY WAR:
George and his father were Rev. War Vets.
1778 - later George becomes a member of the Illinois Regiment:
The Illinois Regiment: (Rev War - 1776)
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"
**SEE ATTACHED COPIES OF PRISONER RELEASES, ETC**
=============================================================
1780 - BATTLE AT RUDDELL'S STATION KY:
British and their Indian allies attack and overrun Ruddell's Station KY.
George and his wife and father captured by British and Indians.
at Fort Ruddle, KY. They were marched on foot to Canada, very long story...
The Halderman List - Rebel Prisoners at Quebec 1778-83 Chris McHenry, Compiler, 1981
P.289 Return of Prisoners - sent from Niagra & Arrived -at Montreal this 4 Oct 1782
Isaac Riddel (Ruddell) - 24 June 17780 VA
George Riddell (Ruddell) - 24 June 1780 VA
Elizabeth Riddle (Ruddell) - no date wife of Isaac Ruddell
Jas Ruddle (Ruddle) - age 23, Kentuck 24 June 1780.
p.213 - Return of Rebel Prisoners Send to Motreal from Niagra - 28 Nov 1781.
James Ruddill (Ruddell) - Creek by Capt Bird.
The attack on Ruddell Stateion, was the first time, British had used Canon's on the
interior of the western frontier, laying waste to Ruddell's Station KY, allied with them
were several Indian tribes, that out numbered the British soldiers, by hundreds...
The purpose of the Illinois Regiments was to prevent the British from attacking
General George Washington's Armies from the West of the mountains, overall
this was a major success, that may have saved the cause... There were other groups
in the Illinois Regiments, that were very successful, on the western frontier. Not
enough attention is given to these brave soldiers, who fought in the west.
**SEE ATTACHED COPIES OF PRISONER RELEASES, ETC**
=============================================================
RETURN FROM CANADA TO FIND HIS WIFE:
George Ruddell returns to Canada to find his Wife, as he had promised her...
After the Revolutionary War, George returned to Canada to find his wife, he had promised her, when they became separated, during their captivity, in Canada that he would find her, and bring her home, after months of looking, as luck would have it, he found that she had been in-slaved to an Indian family, and he was able to negotiate her release.
**SEE ATTACHED COPIES OF PRISONER RELEASES**
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1790-1796: MILITIA SERVICE
(this may have been between 1790/1796)
Book "History of Missouri"
Page 160
Little Prairie - Pemiscot (Pemiscon) Bayou
" Captain George Ruddle, an inhabitant of Little Prairie,
who served in the militia as Lieutenant and Captain, both
before and after the LOUISIANA PURCHASE, 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.
=============================================================
BROTHERS ABRAHAM & STEPHEN:
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. "
=============================================================
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 State of 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 George 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 empower 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."
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1796 - NEW MADRID DISTRICT MO:
George Ruddell and recorded on Agriculture record.
Heads of Household Women Boys Girls Slaves Horses Cattle Bushels of Corn
Ruddel, George------------1------ 2------5-------6--------3-------6-------30
Somers, John------------------------------------------------------------------80
**George's sister Elizabeth 1st married Andrew Summers, maybe relative of Somers.
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GEORGE MAKES MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE:
1799, Aug. 23 - George writes Marriage Contract for daughter Elizabeth's
1st marriage to Andrew Summers. After Andrew's death she married Thomas Wagnon.
Transcription of the, French Written, Original Marriage Contract
Conceived by George Ruddell, on behalf of his daughter and her 1st
marriage to Andrew Summers in New Madrid Co MO, Aug 23, 1799...
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1800 - NEW MADRID LAND TRANSACTION:
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)
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1801 - GEORGE RUDDELL - REFERENCED IN DEED TRANSACTION:
Bourbon Co KY - William David
February 7, 1801
Deed Book E page 481 of the Bourbon County, Kentucky Court Records.
In Short:
"...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..."
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1804 - 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.
=============================================================
1805 - 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
""In short they were defending their Governor, Wilkinson, against
negative publicity... he was receiving throughout the United States..."
MEMORIAL TO THE PRESIDENT
BY CITIZENS OF THE TERRITORY.
[December 27, 1805]
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
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1806 - Aug. 26 - PUBLIC SALE:
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)
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GEORGE RUDDELL APPOINTED JUSTICE:
1815- GEORGE RUDDELL APPOINTED JUSTICE
BY GOV. WILLIAM CLARK - MO TERRITORY
Lawrence County MO - 'Strawberry Settlement' - 1815
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DEATH OF GEORGES WIFE:
1830 Sep. 30th - Georges wife Theodocia Lynn Ruddell, passes away;
Obituary Theodosia Ruddell, Published in AR Gazzett, "Oct 6, 1830, |page 3, Col. 1.
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CENSUS RECORDS:
1830 State of Arkansas Census
County: Independence Roll: M19_5
Township: Christian Page: 231
Image: 420
Christian Township
George Ruddell
Males: 0001000001000
females: 0000000010000
**Note: Theodocia was still living when the 1830 census was taken.
Ruddell Township (son of George above)
Abraham Ruddell Sr.
Males: 0000110100000
Females: 1101000100000 - 6
Abraham Ruddell Jr. (son of Sr. above)
Males: 0020000100000
Females: 1001010000000 - 0
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1835 - THE FINAL CHAPTER NACOGDOCHES CO TX:
There was one more chapter in our Pioneer's life, Nacogdoches Co Mexico/TX, 1835,
which won its independence from Mexico in 1836.
George died in Nacogdoches County, Texas. Many trails from the east went through this area, in fact there was a well known trail from St Louis MO, that connected to Trammel's Trace in Ark., & Texas and terminated in Nacogdoches Co TX. In all probability George may have taken this trail, as many other of our ancestors. Folks used this popular trail, to avoid hostile Indians and Bandits.
1834 - George applies for a land grant in Nacogdoches Co Mexico (Later Texas).
1835 - Nacogdoches Co Texas, Mexico: (before the 1836 Texas Revolution.
1835 - George's Immigration Date to Nacogdoches Co Mexico - May 3, 1835.
Received: 1 League and 1 Labor of land = over 4605 acres.
"These measurements were different between Mexico and Texas, in 1835, and still different after the Texas Revolution that ended Apr, 21, 1836. I do not know if George, had to refile, after the war. But it does appear he retained most of the land given him
even after the 1836 war.
1835 -Land description in what will later to become, Cherokee County was given and title awarded May 4, 1835.
1836 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.
Witnesses: John Teal, A T Burchaud, Issac Ruddell, Wm i Harding, James Bradshaw.
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GEORGE'S DEATH & SOME ESTATE PROCEEDINGS:
1837 - George Ruddell passesaway:
1837 - George's Death in Texas and Probate Proceeding.
1837 - Page 10 of Vol A July 31, 1837 James Bradshaw requested for Letters Testamentary on the estate of Geo Ruddell, dec'd. Action was continued to special term.
Page 14 of Vol A Sept 25, 1837 Same result---put off to a special term.
Page 16 of Vol A Oct 7, 1837 Continued until next regular term.
Page 17 of Vol A Oct 30, 1837 On Estate of George Ruddell. Petition of James Bradshaw for testamentary letters on said estate and also to have George Ruddell's will proven and admitted on record. Court granted that will be admitted after proof.
1839-1848 - The estate proceedings continue for some years, to long to place here...
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Gravesite Details
George died in old Nacogdoches Co TX, which was later chopped up to form other counties, some say some of his land were in the newly formed Cherokee Co TX, which his old Nacogdoches lands were, many folks were buried on their own lands when they died
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