Posted on: VanBuren Co. Ia Query Forum Reply Here: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/VanBuren/11449 Surname: RUARK ------------------------- My g-g-g-grandfather was James Ruark of Van Buren Co., son of John Ruark & Drusilla Clark Ruark. I have a William Joseph Ruark, b. 29 Nov 1812, listed as a brother to John, is this the "Joseph" to whom you are refering? There was also a Timothy Ruark family in the area at the same time. He married Mary Ann "Martha" Crown 1849 Clark Co., MO, and had children Christie, Seth William, Lavina Ellen, and Mary H. Wondering how this family fits in. Please contact me at aavang@stans.net