Death Notice: SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH RUCKER b: Tennessee or North Carolina.? I need Record of Birth.? d: 27 February 1868 - Marmaton, Bourbon County, Kansas Bu: Marmaton Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas.? m: Franklin County, Missouri Widow of Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll _______ Executor of the Estate: William Branch - Brother ___ State of Kansas County of Bourbon WILLIAM BRANCH being duly sworn executor for the deceased. SUSAN RUCKER dec'd without a WILL and ---------- content of his knowledge and belief, Names and place of residence of the heirs of the deceased as follows, to - wit; ELIZA JEAN RUCKER, Bourbon County, ELISHA HURT RUCKER, Bourbon County, THOMAS LEVI RUCKER, Bourbon County, JAMES WILSON RUCKER, Bourbon County. signed WILLIAM BRANCH Administrator Subscribed and Sworn before me, this 4th day of March 1868. PASCHEL BUCK, Probate Judge _______ Can any one fill in the blank spaces.? The copy of the Document that I received, I could not read the --?-- --?-- _____________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com _____________________

Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll b: Bedford County, Virginia d: m: Franklin County, Missouri Susan Elizabeth Branch b: Tennessee or North Carolina ? Does anyone know.? d: Bourbon County, Kansas m: Franklin County, Missouri _______ State of Missouri County of Franklin MARRIAGE CERTIFICATE Vol. B, Page 38, Reel C2388, I do hereby certify that I joined together in Holy Matrimony according to Law on 23rd day of December 1846. AMBROSE L.F. RUCKER and SUSAN ELIZABETH BRANCH in presence of LEVI BRANCH and ELISHA HURT this 23rd day of December 1846. John Jones, Local Deacon Recorded: 23rd April 1847 ___ _____________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com _____________________

Dear Subscribers, Since its inception, this list has been administered by Larry Flesher, who is now the State Coordinator for Rootsweb and has plenty to keep him busy. I recently returned to Missouri to stay after moving EIGHT times in two years and eight months -- all job related moves. As of yesterday, I have taken over the MOFRANKL-L list in addition to my duties as Franklin County Coordinator for the Missouri GenWeb Project (Rootsweb site) so you will be hearing from me from time to time. I want to thank Ann Wideman for sharing her readings of the Ekey and Cheatham cemeteries with list subscribers. The cemetery on Prairie Dell Road would be the old Cheatham Cemetery, which is also known as the Indian Prairie Cemetery. Also, I would like to suggest that Ann post her cemetery readings at <http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mo/franklin/bios.htm> where a number of other cemetery transcriptions are posted. People in search of additional cemetery information in Franklin County are also encouraged to contact the Four Rivers Genealogy Society as they offer cemetery books for sale by township. Many people who subscribe to lists such as this are older, sometimes physically handicapped, dealing with debilitating and crippling diseases, and often struggling to learn to use the internet in order to work on their genealogy projects. These people have much to contribute and we need to be patient as they learn their new skills and to appreciate what they have to share. We didn't learn it all in one day and it is easy to forget the mistakes we made. However, the list also should not be a place to vent anger. If someone has offended you, it would be more appropriate to write directly to that person and not involve everyone in it. As Dorris Keeven informed us recently, the Washington Historical Museum is planning to be open additional hours beginning in May and the Four Rivers Genealogical Society (the organization that operates the Ralph Gregory Library in the museum) is hoping to do so as well, but volunteers are needed for this to be a success. If you can help, please contact the society and offer your services. The Ralph Gregory Library is a real treasure-trove of genealogical information and this is a great opportunity to make it available to more researchers. Thank you. Sue Cooley MOFRANKL-L List Administrator Sue Cooley FRANKL-L List Administrator

For those who are not aware, we are currently working on uploading the Biographical Sketches for Franklin County. What are completed thus far can be found at: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mo/franklin/franklin.htm -- Joe L. Miller Missouri Archive File Manager, USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/mo/mofiles.htm Missouri Tombstone Project Manager, USGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~cemetery/missouri.html Coordinator of Crawford County, MOGenWeb http://www.rootsweb.com/~mocrawfo/ Research Coordinator - The Pinnell Family Network http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~pinnell/

I am sure this cemetery must have a name, but I do not know it. I only discovered its existance this winter after driving by it a million times in the last 50 years. I think some of the stones that I couldn't read could be read by someone with better eyesight. Ann PRAIRIE DELL ROAD UNNAMED CEMETERY This cemetery is located outside of Union, Franklin Co., MO on Prairie Dell Rd. It is about a quarter of a mile from Ekey Cemetery. It has a large iron arch at the beginning of the drive. The cemetery sits back from the road but is visible from Prairie Dell. I, Ann Wideman, transcribed this cemetery 5 Apr 2001. I have here only information I found on the tombstones. I have added nothing. I am sure there are more graves here than have markers. Along the fence on one side, there are several pieces of markers piled as if they were removed when the cemetery was being mowed. The back part of the cemetery is the oldest. The cemetery looks tended. Mary (This could be something else that looks like Mary.) E., D/O J. B. & C. (or could be G, D, or O) D. Grei_er, bornd 24 Nov 1903, died 12 Nov 1905 Footstone A. L. E. Harman, Charles C., 29 Jul 1889-20 Dec 1923 A friend to his country, and a believer in Christ. Franky, S/O C. H. & _ Pipkin, died 5 Jul 1907, age 9ms 10ds Graf, Arthur, Son, 1916-1990 Elmer, Son, 1914-1918 Frederick, Son, 1900-1920 Emma Staas, Daughter, 1895-1920 Edwin, Son, 1911-1920 Emma, Mother, 1874-1920 William, Father, 1879-1964 The above is all on one tombstone. One large tombstone fallen inscription side down. Kopf, Mary E., 1842-1904 Lawrence, 1839-1925 Tovell, Isaac H., 1848-1918 Haskins, Abneg S. (This may not be the correct spelling.), Military marker-- Co K 73 In. Inf. Wallace, Lillie, 1862-1923 Frank, 1854-1941 Mead, Bradford, Military marker--Co H 30th Mo Inf Jones, Arthur Lee, 22 Aug 1872-13 Oct 1953 Hummel, John B., Father, 28 Nov 1878-14 Nov 195- Lela E., Mother, 6 Jun 1879-16 Jun 1965 Luther J., Son, 22 Apr 1908-9 Dec 1909 Jones, L. D., 1 Dec 1822-30 Mar 1900 Virginia L. Dickinson, His wife, 26 Jul 1840-15 Nov 1911 Jones, Luther D., 19 Feb 1875-30 Mar 1882 Bull, James, 11 Jul 1825-death date unreadable Wright, Edgar J., S/O _ D. & L. A. Wright, 26 Jul 1888-13 Sep 1888 W/O Alonzo D. Wright, 13 Sep 1867-20 Jan 1891 Claudie, S/O _ & _ _ Bell, 23 ___ 1886- 21 Dec 1887 4 brick pillers, looks as if they mark corner of plot, no tombstones Schuchart, John, 25 Jun 1879-1 Oct 1966 Annie, 11 Sep 1882-7 Jun 1957] Barber, no given name, 27 Jun 1884-19 Oct 1898 Barber, no given name, 22 Jun 1886-14 Sep 1888 Barber, Sarah A., Mother, 3 Aug 1850-7 Aug 1920 John, Father, 12 Nov 1848-21 Sep 1913 Beasley, Lulu, 1877-1962 John E., 1878-1931 Beasley, Tressie, Daughter, 25 Feb 1864-7 May 1885 Virginia Booth, Mother, 4 Aug 1836-13 Feb 1927 Mary O., D/O F. P. & G. S. Weatherford, 6 Apr 1905-26 Sep 1905 Large pillar tombstone with two tombstones next to it. One reads Mother and the other Daughter. The pillar has the following information. Crowder, Dr. Isaac N., 10 Jul 1833-6 Aug 1901, aged 68ys Cornelia, W/O Dr. Isaac N., 9 Oct 1838-24 Sep 1897, aged 58ys Bethenia E., D/O I. N. & C. S., 26 Jun 1872-11 Jan 1890, Aged 17ys Footstone B. E. C. Footstone I. N. C. Footstone unreadable Beasley, Adeline B., 22 Dec 1855-23 Mar 1935 Beasley, James V., 26 Jul 1849-24 Nov 1912 Osborn, Ida May, 10 Jun 1876-18 Dec 1912 Osborn, Callye, 7 Oct 1884-2 Jul 1939 Osborn, Alfred B. Sr., 4 Dec 1897-10 Jun 1988 Mattie (King), 27 Jul 1912-27 May 1977 Married 27 Jul 1929 Landrum, Mary A., born 24 Sep 1824, This stone has fallen. Little Grace, D/O _____ Carter, born 26 May 1883-died ____ (This part is missing) Footstone S. A. L. Clark, Howard, 10 Dec 1854-24 Feb 1881, 26ys 2ms 14ds Clark, ______, ___ Oct ____, aged 65ys 6ds McMillen, William T., 4 Dec 1878-23 Mar 1943 Charlotte, 6 Sep 1897-20 Jan 1942 Little Sammie, S/O V. S. & C. Carter, 12 Mar 1880-8 Jul 188_ Long, J. N., Past Master of Moselle Grange No. 1818, 8 Feb 1875, aged 51ys 2ms 24ds Beesley, Wm. D., 12 Jan 1884-9 Feb 1927 Sarah M., 23 Jun 18__-10 Jan 1916 unreadable tombstone Footstone Alfred I., The tombstone has fallen. Footstone X. J. C. Johnson, Elizabeth L., W/O Valentine, died 11 Jul 1865, aged 36ys 6ms 11ds _____, David A____, rest unreadable Footstone D. A. Fallen tombstone Fallen tombstone Unreadable tombstone Coleman, Anderson J., 20 Sep 1831-5 Jan 1904 Martha V., 17 Aug 1825-20 Sep 1912 Unreadable tombstone John W., S/O S. W. & T. A. Coleman- 22 J__ 18__-2 Oct 187_ Coleman, Tennessee A., 1849-1941 Coleman, s. W., 17 Apr 1847-4 Apr 1915 Footstone S. W. C. _____ W., S/O B. E. & __ __, 18 Apr 1898-7 Sep 1898 Wallace, John W., 1852-1910, Masonic emblem McKee, John, 27 Nov 1809-15 Jan 1903 Stoner, Ruda J., Mother, 20 Jun 1850 ___, Father, 24 Dec 1838-28 Jan 1912 (The given name may be B.) Stoner, Eugene W., S/O S. R. & Roda Stoner, 27 Jan 1872-11 Jun 1898 Rock marker Chinal, Melissa J., 24 Jul 1881-11 Dec 1913 Moore, Margery C., 20 Nov 18__-2 Dec 1877 Hallie _, 9 Mar 18__-27 Sep 1878 Marker base Moore, Harriet R., W/O W. H. Moore, 2 Nov 1838-26 Mar 187_, aged __ __ 21ds Moore, Edward Lashells, (not positive on the middle name spelling), S/O Wm. H. & Harriet Moore, 20 Dec 1870-19 Jun 1871 Allen, Lee M. Sr., 19 Feb 1903 Helen M., 22 Apr 1907 Allen, Dale Richard, S/O Lee M. & Helen M. Allen, 7 Oct 1950-16 Jan 1966 Allen, Harvey H., 1896-1945, VFW emblem Pelster, Doris O., 1900-1932 Unnamed infant daughter of Frank B. & Mary R. Allen, 1894 This marker is homemade from an iron rod and a medal plate that has been engraved. Allen, Frank B., 1869-1938 Allen, Mary R. nee Hulick, 1869-1951 Pillar with marker at each side. Allen, Melvin A., born Miller Co. Mo, 21 Dec 1861-26 Mar 1889 Richard P., born Darren Co. Ky, 4 Aug 1838-18 Jun 1883 Artemesia T., born Momieam Co (not sure of spelling) Mo, 26 Mar 1842-15 Jul 188_ Allen, Mary A., 6 Jul 1850-17 Oct 1923 Allen, Elizabeth A., W/O Joel Allen, 16 Oct 1828-15 Nov 1908 Unreadable tombstone Allen, Nelly J., 12 Sep 1871-20 Mar 1872, Aged _____ Allen, _____, W/O Isaiah Allen, ___ ____ __88 Allen, Isaiah, 15 Apr 1786-17 Jan 1869, aged 82ys 9ms 2ds Baby tombstone unreadable Allen, _____, rest unreadable _____, Judith H., W/O Ta_____ W. ______, rest unreadable Unreadable tombstone 2 markers side by side that are almost completely buried. These seem to be made from rock and hand inscribed. Unreadable tombstone Unreadable tombstone Booth, Dr. R. W., 19 Mar ___-6 Aug 189_ Unreadable tombstone It is obvious that there are 3 graves here, but nothing marks them. Unreadable tombstone There are 2 fenced in areas. There are some tombstones in the fences but because of the brush, I could not attempt to read them. Also there are no gates visible for these fenced in areas. Another plot marked by rock wall. It looks as if there are 5 graves here. Only one can be read. Cheatham, Henry, died 20 Mar 1865 Unreadable tombstone Several markers that you can make out the Cheatham surname, but nothing else is readable. Rock marker Cheatham, Eugenia, 17 Mar 1860-7 Oct 1943 Samuel Vincent, 6 Feb 1851-23 Aug 1919 Cheatham, J. W., Uncle, 11 Aug 1855-9 Oct 1923 Rock marker Rock marker Cheatham, Mary J., 1848-1885 Robert T., 1842-1897 Unreadable tombstone Bay, J. F., Military marker--Co. K 40th Mo Inf. All the other markers are along the back fence and the right side of the cemetery. This marker is in the middle of the left side all by itself.

Ann, thank you for all the work you went to at this cemetery. they aren't mine, darn it, but I'm sure someone will benefit from all your labor. Thank you for caring enough to do something about it! Ranee in San Diego ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ann Wideman" <pochi@yhti.net> To: <MOFRANKL-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 9:47 PM Subject: [MOFRANKL-L] Cemetery on Prairie Dell Rd. > I am sure this cemetery must have a name, but I do not know it. I only > discovered its > existance this winter after driving by it a million times in the last 50 > years. I think > some of the stones that I couldn't read could be read by someone with better > eyesight. > Ann > > > PRAIRIE DELL ROAD UNNAMED CEMETERY > This cemetery is located outside of Union, Franklin Co., MO on Prairie Dell > Rd. > It is about a quarter of a mile from Ekey Cemetery. It has a large iron > arch > at the beginning of the drive. The cemetery sits back from the road but is > visible from Prairie Dell. > I, Ann Wideman, transcribed this cemetery 5 Apr 2001. I have here only > information I found on the tombstones. I have added nothing. I am sure > there > are more graves here than have markers. Along the fence on one side, there > are > several pieces of markers piled as if they were removed when the cemetery > was > being mowed. > The back part of the cemetery is the oldest. The cemetery looks tended. > > > > Mary (This could be something else that looks like Mary.) E., D/O J. B. & > C. (or could be G, D, or O) D. Grei_er, bornd 24 Nov 1903, died > 12 Nov 1905 > > Footstone A. L. E. > > Harman, Charles C., 29 Jul 1889-20 Dec 1923 > A friend to his country, and a believer in Christ. > > Franky, S/O C. H. & _ Pipkin, died 5 Jul 1907, age 9ms 10ds > > Graf, Arthur, Son, 1916-1990 > Elmer, Son, 1914-1918 > Frederick, Son, 1900-1920 > Emma Staas, Daughter, 1895-1920 > Edwin, Son, 1911-1920 > Emma, Mother, 1874-1920 > William, Father, 1879-1964 > The above is all on one tombstone. > > One large tombstone fallen inscription side down. > > Kopf, Mary E., 1842-1904 > Lawrence, 1839-1925 > > Tovell, Isaac H., 1848-1918 > > Haskins, Abneg S. (This may not be the correct spelling.), Military marker-- > Co K 73 In. Inf. > > Wallace, Lillie, 1862-1923 > Frank, 1854-1941 > > Mead, Bradford, Military marker--Co H 30th Mo Inf > > Jones, Arthur Lee, 22 Aug 1872-13 Oct 1953 > > Hummel, John B., Father, 28 Nov 1878-14 Nov 195- > Lela E., Mother, 6 Jun 1879-16 Jun 1965 > Luther J., Son, 22 Apr 1908-9 Dec 1909 > > Jones, L. D., 1 Dec 1822-30 Mar 1900 > Virginia L. Dickinson, His wife, 26 Jul 1840-15 Nov 1911 > > Jones, Luther D., 19 Feb 1875-30 Mar 1882 > > Bull, James, 11 Jul 1825-death date unreadable > > Wright, Edgar J., S/O _ D. & L. A. Wright, 26 Jul 1888-13 Sep 1888 > > W/O Alonzo D. Wright, 13 Sep 1867-20 Jan 1891 > > Claudie, S/O _ & _ _ Bell, 23 ___ 1886- 21 Dec 1887 > > 4 brick pillers, looks as if they mark corner of plot, no tombstones > > Schuchart, John, 25 Jun 1879-1 Oct 1966 > Annie, 11 Sep 1882-7 Jun 1957] > > Barber, no given name, 27 Jun 1884-19 Oct 1898 > > Barber, no given name, 22 Jun 1886-14 Sep 1888 > > Barber, Sarah A., Mother, 3 Aug 1850-7 Aug 1920 > John, Father, 12 Nov 1848-21 Sep 1913 > > Beasley, Lulu, 1877-1962 > John E., 1878-1931 > > Beasley, Tressie, Daughter, 25 Feb 1864-7 May 1885 > Virginia Booth, Mother, 4 Aug 1836-13 Feb 1927 > > Mary O., D/O F. P. & G. S. Weatherford, 6 Apr 1905-26 Sep 1905 > > Large pillar tombstone with two tombstones next to it. One reads Mother and > the other Daughter. > The pillar has the following information. > Crowder, Dr. Isaac N., 10 Jul 1833-6 Aug 1901, aged 68ys > Cornelia, W/O Dr. Isaac N., 9 Oct 1838-24 Sep 1897, aged 58ys > Bethenia E., D/O I. N. & C. S., 26 Jun 1872-11 Jan 1890, Aged 17ys > Footstone B. E. C. > Footstone I. N. C. > Footstone unreadable > > Beasley, Adeline B., 22 Dec 1855-23 Mar 1935 > > Beasley, James V., 26 Jul 1849-24 Nov 1912 > > Osborn, Ida May, 10 Jun 1876-18 Dec 1912 > > Osborn, Callye, 7 Oct 1884-2 Jul 1939 > > Osborn, Alfred B. Sr., 4 Dec 1897-10 Jun 1988 > Mattie (King), 27 Jul 1912-27 May 1977 > Married 27 Jul 1929 > > Landrum, Mary A., born 24 Sep 1824, This stone has fallen. > > Little Grace, D/O _____ Carter, born 26 May 1883-died ____ (This part is > missing) > > Footstone S. A. L. > > Clark, Howard, 10 Dec 1854-24 Feb 1881, 26ys 2ms 14ds > > Clark, ______, ___ Oct ____, aged 65ys 6ds > > McMillen, William T., 4 Dec 1878-23 Mar 1943 > Charlotte, 6 Sep 1897-20 Jan 1942 > > Little Sammie, S/O V. S. & C. Carter, 12 Mar 1880-8 Jul 188_ > > Long, J. N., Past Master of Moselle Grange No. 1818, 8 Feb 1875, > aged 51ys 2ms 24ds > > Beesley, Wm. D., 12 Jan 1884-9 Feb 1927 > Sarah M., 23 Jun 18__-10 Jan 1916 > > unreadable tombstone > > Footstone Alfred I., The tombstone has fallen. > > Footstone X. J. C. > > Johnson, Elizabeth L., W/O Valentine, died 11 Jul 1865, aged 36ys 6ms 11ds > > _____, David A____, rest unreadable > Footstone D. A. > > Fallen tombstone > > Fallen tombstone > > Unreadable tombstone > > Coleman, Anderson J., 20 Sep 1831-5 Jan 1904 > Martha V., 17 Aug 1825-20 Sep 1912 > > Unreadable tombstone > > John W., S/O S. W. & T. A. Coleman- 22 J__ 18__-2 Oct 187_ > > Coleman, Tennessee A., 1849-1941 > > Coleman, s. W., 17 Apr 1847-4 Apr 1915 > Footstone S. W. C. > > _____ W., S/O B. E. & __ __, 18 Apr 1898-7 Sep 1898 > > Wallace, John W., 1852-1910, Masonic emblem > > McKee, John, 27 Nov 1809-15 Jan 1903 > > Stoner, Ruda J., Mother, 20 Jun 1850 > ___, Father, 24 Dec 1838-28 Jan 1912 (The given name may be B.) > > Stoner, Eugene W., S/O S. R. & Roda Stoner, 27 Jan 1872-11 Jun 1898 > > Rock marker > > Chinal, Melissa J., 24 Jul 1881-11 Dec 1913 > > Moore, Margery C., 20 Nov 18__-2 Dec 1877 > Hallie _, 9 Mar 18__-27 Sep 1878 > > Marker base > > Moore, Harriet R., W/O W. H. Moore, 2 Nov 1838-26 Mar 187_, > aged __ __ 21ds > > Moore, Edward Lashells, (not positive on the middle name spelling), > S/O Wm. H. & Harriet Moore, 20 Dec 1870-19 Jun 1871 > > Allen, Lee M. Sr., 19 Feb 1903 > Helen M., 22 Apr 1907 > > Allen, Dale Richard, S/O Lee M. & Helen M. Allen, 7 Oct 1950-16 Jan 1966 > > Allen, Harvey H., 1896-1945, VFW emblem > > Pelster, Doris O., 1900-1932 > > Unnamed infant daughter of Frank B. & Mary R. Allen, 1894 > This marker is homemade from an iron rod and a medal plate that has been > engraved. > > Allen, Frank B., 1869-1938 > > Allen, Mary R. nee Hulick, 1869-1951 > > Pillar with marker at each side. > Allen, Melvin A., born Miller Co. Mo, 21 Dec 1861-26 Mar 1889 > Richard P., born Darren Co. Ky, 4 Aug 1838-18 Jun 1883 > Artemesia T., born Momieam Co (not sure of spelling) Mo, > 26 Mar 1842-15 Jul 188_ > > Allen, Mary A., 6 Jul 1850-17 Oct 1923 > > Allen, Elizabeth A., W/O Joel Allen, 16 Oct 1828-15 Nov 1908 > > Unreadable tombstone > > Allen, Nelly J., 12 Sep 1871-20 Mar 1872, Aged _____ > > Allen, _____, W/O Isaiah Allen, ___ ____ __88 > > Allen, Isaiah, 15 Apr 1786-17 Jan 1869, aged 82ys 9ms 2ds > > Baby tombstone unreadable > > Allen, _____, rest unreadable > > _____, Judith H., W/O Ta_____ W. ______, rest unreadable > > Unreadable tombstone > > 2 markers side by side that are almost completely buried. These > seem to be made from rock and hand inscribed. > > Unreadable tombstone > > Unreadable tombstone > > Booth, Dr. R. W., 19 Mar ___-6 Aug 189_ > > Unreadable tombstone > > It is obvious that there are 3 graves here, but nothing marks them. > > Unreadable tombstone > > There are 2 fenced in areas. There are some tombstones in the fences > but because of the brush, I could not attempt to read them. Also > there are no gates visible for these fenced in areas. > > Another plot marked by rock wall. It looks as if there are 5 graves > here. Only one can be read. > Cheatham, Henry, died 20 Mar 1865 > > Unreadable tombstone > > Several markers that you can make out the Cheatham surname, but nothing > else is readable. > > Rock marker > > Cheatham, Eugenia, 17 Mar 1860-7 Oct 1943 > Samuel Vincent, 6 Feb 1851-23 Aug 1919 > > Cheatham, J. W., Uncle, 11 Aug 1855-9 Oct 1923 > > Rock marker > > Rock marker > > Cheatham, Mary J., 1848-1885 > Robert T., 1842-1897 > > Unreadable tombstone > > Bay, J. F., Military marker--Co. K 40th Mo Inf. > All the other markers are along the back fence and the right side of the > cemetery. This marker is in the middle of the left side all by itself. > >

Here is the transcription of Ekey Cemetery. Hope it helps someone. Ann EKEY CEMETERY This cemetery is located outside of Union, Franklin Co., MO, on Prairie Dell Rd. It is fenced and tended. I, Ann Wideman, transcribed it on 5 Apr 2001. I have here only the information I found on the tombstones. I have not added anything else. I have a space between each tombstone. Footstone M. E. E. Footstone ? E. ? Military marker--Green, Henry Co. D 1 Enr Mo Mil At foot of Henry is the following marker Green, Henry 1846-1925 Emily C. 1856-1935 Masonic Emblem on marker Rock marker no dates Ekey, Mary Dunn 1855-1901 Dallas D. 1852-1937 Ekey, Jamima, W/O Andrew Ekey, died 3 Apr 1882, aged 57ys 4ms 7ds Ekey, Andrew 1 Sep 1818-3 Jul 1889, 70ys 10ms 25ds Mary Emily, D/O A. &. J. Ukey (This is the way it is spelled on the stone.) died 12 Dec 187?, aged 22ys & 4? Ekey, Mary Ellen, W/O Stanton F. Ekey, 25 Dec 1869-29 Sep 1890, aged 20ys 9ms 4ds Ekey, Elizabeth F., 7 Nov 1851-6 Dec 1938 Rezin B., 11 Feb 1845-1 Dec 1921 Military marker at foot of Rezin B.- Rezin B. Ekey, Pvt 157 Ohio N C Inf, 1 Dec 1921 Hundley, Wm. T., Father, 10 Nov 1865-1 Feb 1911 Hundley, Mary E., Mother, 8 Sep 1872-8 May 1941 William, S/O C. M. & G. H. Cordell, died 4 Nov 1923 Hulick, Henry, died 5 Nov 1869, aged 29ys 8ms 7ds Breckenridge, Elizabeth A. Nee Ekey, Born in Jefferson Co. Ohio, 22 Nov 1846 died in Union, Mo, 2 Apr 1932 Ekey, Wesley R., 12 Jan 1878-29 Jul 1916 Jones, William L., Father, 1864-1943 Hettie A., Mother, 1873-1948 Jones, Warren W., 8 Apr 1911-12 Mar 1917 Jones, Melvin K., 23 Feb 1915-16 Jun 1916

If anyone would get as many, " HATE " E-Mails that I have received, No One will Post, SO YOU will have Nothing to Responed to... So why would YOU Want to Subscribe.?? Are you going to write to Yourself.?? And then send yourself a Reply.?? WELL, whats the ANSWER.!! ARE YOU PEOPLE AFRAID OF DOCUMENTED PROOF.?? CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ----- Original Message ----- From: "Karen" <doty_carstensen@email.msn.com> To: <leighton@pacifier.com> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 10:38 AM : How do you expect to get responses if you're not subscribed? : Karen : :

Thank you Carla for your postings. I think it is wonderful that you have found so much. If the list manager didn't want them posted I am sure she would contact you. Don't let any one discourage you from posting what you have. I enjoy reading other peoples finds and if others don't want to read them let them use the delete button. Keep up the good work. There are a lot of people who need to type large because they can not see the small print. Don't let it upset you. Pat In Florida

For everyone considering visiting the beautiful Franklin County and Washington Missouri along the Missouri River - you should know: The Washington Missouri Historical Society has a lot to offer for those researching their ancestors! The Four Rivers Genealogical Society (inside) has one of the best libraries I have seen in 25 years of researching. And....beginning in May - they will be open full time Sundays 12-4, closed Monday ( there is a lot to see outside too) and open Tuesdays thru Saturdays from 10 am to 4 pm!!! Just in case you are considering visiting us! Dorris Dorris Keeven <history@mogermans.org>

Yes, Ruthie, Ann and all the others, I can explain... FIRST I have NO LIST.!! I posted on the 3rd & 4th of April 2001, you may have received both days posting on Wednesday... I live in a Tourist town, so I am on my computer mostly at night... It is very hard to get on-line during the daytime... Especially with Spring Breaks... We have Spring Breakers here at the Beach from about February 10 until May 1, everyone now days have hand held computers, Laptops, Notebooks, even Cell Phones you can get your e-mail on. So we do not have enough lines on the North Coast... Sorry for the trouble that some of you had with my POSTING to a MAILING LIST... Yes, Alice I am using LARGE PRINT.!! I am SCREAMING MAD... Because when is it a CRIME to Post to a Mailing list. That is what they are for.!! ISN"T IT.??? You can always UNSUBSCRIBE... Or just HIT DELETE.!! Yes, ALICE, I am tired of all this crap, SO I WILL SCREAM IF I WANT TO...Alice is someone that wrote to me and told me (I am a beginner on the computer about 2 1/2 years at over the age of 60) that if I wrote in LARGE PRINT that mean't I was screaming in Computer Language... I did not know that until I was informed by her... It is not written in any How to Computer Books that I have... Now for the "EXPLANATION FOR POSTING TO VIRGINIA & MISSOURI" ------- The Grandparents / Great grandparents: Ambrose LeGrand F. Rucker, lll and Elizabeth R. Betsey McClure Rucker Both born in Bedford County, Virginia... Peter, John, Col. Ambrose L.F., Ambrose L.F., ll, all were from Virginia.. Ambrose L.F., lll & Thomas Levi and their Families on down to present time, were in MISSOURI, KANSAS, Oregon as well as Georgia, Kentucky,Tennessee, California, Oklahoma as well as many other States...etc..etc... The McCluer and the Hardy Families were also from Bedford County, Virginia...These are Betseys Parents... So, you see they are also Virginia RUCKERS... All Ruckers started out in VIRGINIA... You know the SHIPWRECK.!! I also posted to the MISSOURI LISTS... Because, that is where most of the younger Rucker's were born... I did not know, that mailing lists were not supposed to have DOCUMENTED Information Posted... All Rucker Researches know these names and what States Ruckers are in, so I did not think that I would have to write a book to list them all in, everytime I decide to POST something... Sorry for the inconvenience, that this caused... I will explain the situations in my next postings... " SHARING is CARING in OREGON " CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ===================== ----- Original Message ----- From: "Ruthie Anderson" <ruthieanderson@fuse.net> To: "C. & D. Leighton" <leighton@pacifier.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:01 PM Subject: Re: [VABEDFOR] Marriage Records -- Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox - 1903 I am confused. I don't know if I am receiving messages from the wrong list, but all these Kansas Ruckers are on the VABEDFOR list to my mailbox. Can you explain? Ruthie : ----- Original Message ----- : From: "C. & D. Leighton" <leighton@pacifier.com> : To: <VABEDFOR-L@rootsweb.com> : Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 12:07 AM : Subject: [VABEDFOR] Marriage Records -- Dora A. Rucker and Burton E. Fox - : 1903 __________________________________________ ----- Original Message ----- From: "C. & D. Leighton" <leighton@pacifier.com> To: <ADooley121@aol.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:55 PM Subject: Re: I only sent 7 Obits and 2 Marriages, so very sorry.!! Ann: I am very sorry, but I ONLY SENT 7 OBITS and 2 MARRIAGES.!! You must be on alot of mailing lists. Sorry, I really am... CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ----- Original Message ----- From: <ADooley121@aol.com> To: <leighton@pacifier.com> Sent: Wednesday, April 04, 2001 11:17 PM Subject: e-mails Carla, you have just sent me 7 more e-mails on top of the 26 that you sent earlier. PLEASE take me off your list....I do not appreciate this! Ann Dooley ==============================

SOPHIA JANE RUCKER: Born: 1878, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California Married: 14 January 1904 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas EMMETT MCDONALD Born: 1873, Lawrence County, Kansas Died: Los Angeles, California Burial: California ___ MARRIAGE LICENSE: State of Kansas County of Bourbon To any person authorized by Law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in marriage Emett McDonald of Fort Scott, Kansas, aged 31 years and SOPHIA J. RUCKER of Fort Scott, aged 26 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson, Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 14th day of January A.D. 1904 B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___ CERTIFICATE: I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage of EMMETT McDONALD and SOPHIA J. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Kansas on the fourteenth day of January A.D. 1904. ( address Lawrence, Kansas) Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel ___________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ___________________

DORA A. RUCKER Born: 1883, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas Buried: Kansas Married: 20 May 1903 Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas BURTON E. FOX Born: 1882, Independance, Kansas Died: Kansas City, Kansas. Buried: Kansas ___ MARRIAGE LICENSE State of Kansas County of Bourbon To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting: You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage, BURTON E. FOX of Independence, Kansas, aged 21 years DORA A. RUCKER of Fort Scott, Kansas aged 20 years, and of this license you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony whereof, I, B. Hudson Probate Judge of said County and State, have hereunto signed my name and affixed the Seal of said Probate Court, this 17th day of May A.D. 1903 B. Hudson, Probate Judge {{ seal }} ___ CERTIFICATE I, Frank Lenig do hereby certify that I solemnized the marriage BURTON E. FOX and DORA A. RUCKER at Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas on the 20th day of May A.D. 1903. Frank Lenig, Minister of the Gospel __________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com __________________

CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER Wife of William Lee Rucker _______ THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS, TRIBUNE -- MONITOR Monday Evening, December 31, 1828 MRS. W. LEE RUCKER, Died at 5 am, Resident for 57 years dies at Mercy Hospital, Was ill for two years. Member of Eastern Star and Women's Relief Corps -- Belonged to NUTZ FAMILY Mrs. Carrie Belle Nutz Rucker, wife of W. Lee Rucker, insurance agent of 13 S. Holbrook street, passed away at 5 o'clock this morning at Mercy Hospital, where she had been a patient since October 26th. Mrs. Rucker underwent an operation in 1926 for carcinob--since which time she has suffered severe illness at intervals. Her husband was constantly at her bedside and everything known in science was done to save her life. Mrs. Rucker displayed a cheerful spirit, and even hope, when chatting with friends and relatives. Her sickroom was filled with flowers that were greatly appreciated and during the holidays many kind courtesies were bestowed. Carrie Belle Nutz, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Leonard N. Nutz. Was born in Alton, Ill., March 14,1858, making her 70 years, eight months and seventeen days. Her mother, widowed came to Fort Scott in 1872 and reared a family of ?? sons and two daughters. Mrs. Rucker was the last of the brothers and sisters. The brothers were expert machinists connected with the Old Fort Scott Foundry. The deceased was thrice married, first to Jacob Smith, former Justice of the Peace and later to J.P. Miller, pioneer Banker, both deceased. On Christmas day, 1924, she was united in marriage to W.L. Rucker an old schoolmate. Then after many years renewed the friendship and became congential life companions. Mrs. Rucker was a good business woman, managing much real estate industriously. She was a home love and faithful, sincere friend, kindly in cases of sorrow or illness. She had an unfailing sense of humor which made her a merry associate. She joined Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. April 4, 1893 and was active as an officer for many years. She also served as Noble Grand of the Rebekah Lodge. She kept her Membership in the Women's Relief Corps and in the Methodist Ladies Society. She will be sorely missed by those dear to her. Mrs. Rucker took an motherly interest in her niece, Miss Margaret Nutz nephews, Harold Nutz of the Tribune Office Leonard Nutz, Wichita Clarence Nutz, Pueblo, Colorado Everett Nutz, Liberty, Missouri Mr. and Mrs. Will Garrison of Joplin, Missouri nephew and neice and other of the late Theo. Nutz visited her also. Mrs. Charles Nutz of Topeka, was a sister-in-law, while Mrs. Ralph Richards is a niece. The body will lie in state at Konantz Mortuary until the Funeral. The services will be held Wednesday at 2:30 o'clock pm at the First Methodist Church, Conducted by the pastor, the Rev. H.J. Cockerill. Burial in Evergreen Cemetery in the family lot. Pallbearers will be: Upton Snider J.T. Beatty E.C. Bright Ralph Bright Cliff Crain C.R. Hughes. _______ TRIBUTE to MRS. RUCKER: THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE-MONITOR , Thursday, January 3, 1929 Sermon by Rev. H.J. Cockerill at rites yesterday -- Eastern Star Burial Services Among the many sorrowing friends and relatives, who attended the funeral of Mrs. Carrie Belle Rucker yesterday at 2:30 pm at the First Methodist Church were members of the W.R.C. with the colors, and members of Olive Chapter No. 13, O.E.S. whose officers gave the burial service. More About CARRIE BELLE NUTZ RUCKER: Burial: January 02, 1929 Evergreen Cemetery Bourbon County, Kansas ___________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ___________________

Son of EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter _______ LLOYD C. EASTER: OBITUARY: Lloyd C. Easter, 81, Wichita, died Saturday, December 4, 1993, Wichita. He was born June 6, 1912, at Fort Scott, Son of Charles Edward and EFFIE MAY RUCKER Easter. He married Arlene Noggle on March 5, at Iola. Survivors include his wife Sons: Larry Easter, Wichita Steven Easter, Cheney, Kansas Brother: Charles Edward Easter, Big Springs, Texas Sister: Dora Flood, ElDorado, Kansas Two grandchildren. Pastor Charles Barlett will conduct the services at 1:00 pm Tuesday at Resthaven Mortuary, Wichita. Burial will be in Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom. Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, 2100 East Douglas, Wichita, Kansas 67214 More About LLOYD C. EASTER: Burial: December 07, 1993 Resthaven Gardens of Memory Garden of Freedom, Wichita, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack ___________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ___________________

ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Marriage License - State of Kansas --County of Bourbon To any person authorized by law to perform the Marriage Ceremony, Greeting You are hereby authorized to join in Marriage: Lincoln A. Rucker of Fort Scott Kas, aged 29 years, and Minnie A. Prager of same place, aged 27 years, and of this License you will make due return to my office within thirty days. In Testimony Whereof, I, R.J. Waters, Probate Judge of said County and State, Have hereunto signed my name and affixed the seal of said Probate Court, this 19th day of November A.D. 1889 signed R.J. WATERS Probate Judge {{seal}} ------- CERTIFICATE: I, A.B. McCurdy, do hereby certify that I solemnized the Marriage of Lincoln A. Rucker and Minnie Prager, at Fort Scott on the 20th day of November A.D. 1889. signed A.B. McCurdy Pastor, 1st Baptist Church, Fort Scott, Kansas ------- OBIT: THE FORT SCOTT, KANSAS TRIBUNE - MONITOR -- 23 February 1948 -- RUCKER, Lincoln Abraham " LINK RUCKER RITES " Funeral rites for Lincoln A. Rucker, retired merchant and pioneer resident, who died at his home Friday morning, were held Sunday afternoon at 2 o'clock at Cheney Memorial Chapel. The Rev. W.F. Keesecker of the Presbyterian Church conducted services and spoke of Mr. Rucker's pioneer heritage, his long and useful life and his many acts of kindness. Mrs. Howard Jones played favorite hymns on the chapel organ. Interment was in Evergreen Cemetery, with the following serving as pallbearers: Walter Prager, Cliff W. Crain, Ralph Ingham, Charles Hanes, Clifford Gordon, D.P. Gordon. Out-of town relatives here for the services were: Mr. and Mrs. Carl Rucker, Tulsa; Mr. and Mrs. David Gordon, a Son JACK, and a Daughter ANN of Kansas City.. Mr. Rucker was born in a log cabin near Marmaton and was six months old when Kansas was admitted as a state to the union. He moved to Coffeyville in 1892, where he was a merchant for 40 years. Following his retirement in 1936, he came to Fort Scott to make his home. He was a charter member of the Coffeyville Elks lodge and at one time served as secretary. ------- More About ABRAHAM LINCOLN LINK RUCKER: Burial: February 22, 1948, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Wife of Link: MINNIE PRAGER: Burial: October 1931, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Children of ABRAHAM RUCKER and MINNIE PRAGER: CARL RUCKER JACK RUCKER ANN RUCKER __________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com __________________

CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER, Jr. b. July 1880, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas; d. May 10, 1881, Fort Scott, Bourbon County, Kansas. _______ CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: DIED - RUCKER OBIT: FORT SCOTT DAILY MONITOR Wednesday Morning, May 11, 1881. On Tuesday evening, May 10th, 1881, at 5 1/2 o'clock. C.T. Rucker, JR. infant son of C.T. and Sarah Rucker, died of Cholera Infantum, age 9 months and 15 days. The funeral will take place at the residence of its parents this afternoon at 2 o'clock. " Of such is the Kingdom of Heaven." Although as A wise Father has seen fit to take this little one, who was a sunbeam, in the home now bereft of it, there is a solace in this declaration which can assurage the most poignant grief and disperse the deepest gloom... More About CLIFTON TINSLEY JR RUCKER: Burial: May 11, 1881, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Cholera Infantum ___________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ___________________

FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR , Fort Scott, Kansas, Saturday Evening, November 27, 1937 LEE RUCKER, BORN IN THIS COUNTY IN 1857, DIES THIS MORNING The son of Mr and Mrs C. T. Rucker, His birthplace was near Marmaton, 14 September 1857 Funeral Rites Monday " His death closes a long life that had many interesting incidents and made him a familiar figure here " William Lee Rucker , better known as Lee Rucker, of 15 South Holbrook Street, a resident of the County all his life, Died this morning at 9:45 at Burke Street Hospital, where he was taken several days ago. Although Mr Rucker had been in failing health the past two years after undergoing a serious operation his health seemed to improve until last week when he suffered a severe Heart Attack and was taken to the hospital. Mr Rucker seemed to improve in the past few days, but was stricken suddenly this morning and death followed immediately. ------- " BORN NEAR MARMATON " Mr Rucker was well known in the county and the city. Son of: Mr & Mrs Clifton T. Rucker and was born near Marmaton on 14 September 1857. He had lived in the city since 1869. He was united in marriage to MARY CARRIE NUTZ MILLER, who died in 1929. Mr Rucker leaves one brother: Lincoln A. Rucker of Coffeyville, who had been at the bedside. Three half-sisters: Mrs Effie Easter, Fort Scott; Mrs Sophia McDonald, LosAngles, California; Mrs Dora Fox, Kansas City, Kansas; and Harold Nutz and Miss Margaret Nutz, a nephew and neice. Mr Rucker was a very interesting personality. He was very socialble and was an engaging conversationalist. He was well read and was very familar with the History of Fort Scott and the Old Time Residents. Mr Rucker attended The First Methodist Church. ------- " FUNERAL MONDAY AFTERNOON 2 o'clock, at the Konaniz Chapel and interment will take place at Evergreen Cemetery. The srvices will be conducted by Dr. C.I. Coldsmith assisted by Dr. B.F. Gaither. ------- THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE - MONITOR Tuesday November 30, 1937 A 12 -- LINE RUCKER WILL The Entire Estate Goes To Brother, Brief Document Stipulates. By the Will of the late W.L. Rucker, filed in probate court today, the entire estate of the deceased is left to his brother, Lincoln Rucker of Coffeyville, Kansas, who is made sole beneficiary and executor. The Will made on January 23, 1933, is very brief, containing only 12 lines. The names of Charles Hanes, Lillian Hurst and C.J. Kirkpatrick, are signed as witnesses. The WILL reads as follows: WILL OF W. LEE RUCKER I, W. Lee Rucker, of the City of Fort Scott, County of Bourbon, State of Kansas, being of sound mind, make this my last will and testament. I give devise and bequeath all of my property of whatever kind, real and personal, and wheresoever situated, after the payment of any just debts that may constitute a claim upon it at the time of my death, to my brother Lincoln A. Rucker. I do hereby name and appoint my brother, Lincoln A. Rucker, the sole executor and administrator of this, my last will and testament and to act without bond. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand this twenty-third day of January, 1933. Signed W. LEE RUCKER Witness Charles A. Hanes Witness Lillian Hurst Witness C. J. Kirkpatrick ------- IN THE PROBATE COURT OF BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS In the Matter of the Estate of W. LEE RUCKER, Deceased. FINAL DECREE OF DISTRIBUTION On this 3rd, day of October, 1941, at 10 o'clock A.M., of said day, the above entitled matter comes on for hearing on the petion filed herein on the 4th day of September, 1941, of the executor of the Will of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, for the assignment of the residue of said estate to the persons entitled thereto. And the Petition filed herein this 3rd, day of October, 1941, to correct the description of the following described real estate, to-wit: Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. The Court finds that due notice of the hearing of Final Settlement has been duly given and published as required by law and the Order of the Court, and that proof thereof has been duly filed in this Court. The Court after hearing the evidence and being duly advised in the premises, further finds that the said decedent died testate on the 27th, day of November, 1937; that at the time of his death the said decedent resided at Fort Scott, Kansas; that the said estate has been fully administered; that all inheritance taxes determined to be due the State of Kansas are paid; that all estate taxes determined to be due the United States are paid; there being none. The Court finds that the Petition of Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor of the Estate of W. Lee Rucker, deceased, this day filed praying that the real estate described therein as Lots One (1) and Three (3), Block Nineteen (19), Couch's Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, be and is hereby corrected and ordered to read as follows, to-wit; The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less Railway right-of-way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas. ( 203 Heylman ) That the residue of said estate consists of the following described real estate, situated in Bourbon County, Kansas, to-wit: Lot 7 and North 5 ft. of Lot 9, Block 93, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (15 South Holbrook); North 40 ft. of Lot 10, Block 128, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (220 South Holbrook); Lot 5, Block 1, Catholic Church Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (723 South Eddy); The West Half of the East Half of Lot 1, Block 19, less railway right of way, Couch's Second Addition to the City of Fort Scott, Kansas, (203 Heylman); Lot 6, Block 22, Couch's Second Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (412 Heylman); Lot 5, Block11, Wilson's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (115 North Crawford); Lots 1, 3 and 5, Block 207, City of Fort Scott, Kansas (302 E. Seventh St.); Lot 18, Block 16, Tower Hill Subdivision of Blackett's Addition, City of Fort Scott, Kansas ( 1120 Horton Street ) and personal property as follows, None; that in and by his last will, duly admitted to probate herein, the decedent devised and bequeathed to Lincoln A. Rucker, all of the above and foregoing described property. IT IS THEREFORE BY THE COURT DECREE, that the above described real estate and personal property and all other estate of the decedent within the State of Kansas, subject to any lawful disposition heretofore made, be and the same is hereby assigned to and vested in the said Lincoln A. Rucker, and his Petition for Final Settlement Approved. The Court further finds that there remains due the Court, the sum of $9.80 Court Costs, and upon said Executor paying into Court the said sum, That he be discharged from all further liability as such Executor. J. A. Stanton Probate Judge. Prepared by A. M. Keene, Attorney for Lincoln A. Rucker, Executor ------- More About WILLIAM LEE RUCKER: Burial: November 29, 1937, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Heart Attack Medical Information: Failing health for past two years, after undergoing a serious operation. Heart Attack a week ago. Another and he died immediatly. ___________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com ___________________

THE FORT SCOTT TRIBUNE--MONITOR Wednesday, December 28, 1910 Funeral Services Tomorrow Rev. Satterlee will conduct Funeral of Mrs. C.T. Rucker Burial in Evergreen The funeral of Mrs. Sarah Frances Rucker, wife of C.T. Rucker, Former SHERIFF of Bourbon County, will be held tomorrow afternoon at 2:00 o'clock from the home, south of the city. The deceased was a member of the Methodist Church and Rev. Satterlee, pastor of the church, will conduct the funeral service. The body will be taken to Evergreen cemetery for burial. Mrs. Bert Fox of Independence, Kansas and Mrs. Emmett McDonald of Coffeyville, two daughters of the deceased. Mrs. C.E. Easter the only other child, lives southwest of the city.. _______ The Konantz Funeral Home Fort Scott, Kansas Telephone 223-1212 " Our Family Serving Your Family Since 1885 " Rucker, Sarah Frances, Place of death: 6 miles south of Fort Scott Age at death: 61 years, 0 months, 6 days, Hour of death 2:25 pm, Physician E. B. PAYNE. Services: Evergreen, 28 December 1910, 10:30am More About SARAH FRANCES JENNINGS: Burial: December 28, 1910, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas ------- BORN: 28 January 1849 DIED: 27 December 1910 WIFE #2 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER __________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com __________________

Obit follows: FIRST COUPLE TO MARRY IN MARMATON TOWNSHIP, BOURBON COUNTY, KANSAS Marriage Certificate Territory of Kansas County of Bourbon This certifies that on the 16th of October A.D. 1856, the rites of Matrimony were solomized between Clifton T. Rucker of Franklin County, Missouri and Nancy E. Chambers of Bourbon County, Kansas. This 1st day of December 1856 C. R. RICE ------- Recorded this 26th day of December, 1856 A.F. Harley, clerk ______________ Notes for: NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS Marriage to Clifton Tinsley Rucker ended in DIVORCE ------- *** MRS RUCKER DEAD *** The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Wednesday, 28 February 1900 Mother of Link and Lee Passed Away at 6 o;clock pm Mrs. Nancy E. Rucker, one of Fort Scott's oldest and highly respected citizens, died last night at 6 o'clock at her home, 753 South National Avenue, after a breif illness. Death was caused by CANCER. She was about 65 years old and was the mother of Link and Lee Rucker. She was taken seriously sick about two weeks ago. Link Rucker was notified by telegram and came up from Coffeyville Monday night being at her bedside when she died. Lee Rucker is in the West, but it is probable that he will be here for the Funeral which will be held tomorrow afternoon. The deceased came here in the early days and was a worthy Christain lady whose high standing in the community cultivated a large aquaintance. ------- The Fort Scott Daily Monitor, Thursday, March 1, 1900 The funeral of the late MRS. NANCY RUCKER who died Tuesday evening of CANCER of the LIVER, will be held from the residence 753 South National Avenue this afternoon at 2 p.m. ... Buriel will be made in Evergreen Cemetery. ------- More About NANCY ELLEN CHAMBERS: Burial: March 01, 1900, Evergreen Cemetery, Bourbon County, Kansas Cause of Death: Liver Cancer BORN: 05 April 1837 DIED: 27 February 1900 WIFE #1 of CLIFTON TINSLEY RUCKER... _____________________ CARLA in OREGON leighton@pacifier.com _____________________