Two Rutledge's died in Sullivan Co., TN.-George and William. Edward Rutlege, SC was a signer of the Dec. of Indp. Do these connec? Bob Hughes "Do not go where the path may lead; Go where there is no path and leave a trail"---Emerson Opportunities never come to those who wait...they are captured by those who dare to attack. -----Original Message----- From: Donal O'Kelly Sent: Sunday, December 9, 2007 9:42 AM To: [email protected] Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rutledge and Wilson For many years we have know that our direct Rutledge and Wilson line lived in Hawkins County before they moved to Bledsoe County in time to appear on the census of 1850. More recently we found information that placed the whole family together between 1820 and 1835 at a place in Hawkins County called Hickory Cove. They attended the Hickory Cove Church. We believe Hickory Cove is between Rogersville and Clinch Mountain, but cannot find it on maps we have viewed on the internet. If any of you have a map that shows where Hickory Cove is, or was, thank you. If records exist that far back do any of you know a link or links to such records, like census, land, BMD, court, cemetery transcriptions, etc., that might broaden our knowledge base of this family. Our family home page is located at: http://homepages.rootsweb.com/~donkelly/RUTLEDGE/RutIndex.htm I am always looking for new cousins. Thanks for the help. donkelly ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to [email protected] with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message
Sullivan County is close to Hawkins County, but so far in 20 years or so we have seen no documented connection between General George and his grandson William, and the Rutledge's of Hawkins County 1820 era named Thomas, Sarah (probably Wilson), Polly (probably Wilson), Emanuel, Lorenzo Dow and Lucy. We believe Thomas was our ancestor and that he was married to a Wilson girl and one of their sons was Stephen W. Rutledge born 1833................but the Wilson union is still unconfirmed. The connection you suggest would be great, but probably is not the right connection. If we can find out more about Thomas who was born in Virginia, then we may be able to verify the connection and move on back to where the family came from after they left England. Thanks for your helpful suggestions......somewhere there is a key. donkelly, Owen of Smith County, Rutledge of Hawkins County. ----- Original Message ----- From: "Bob Betty Hughes" <[email protected]> To: <[email protected]> Sent: Sunday, December 09, 2007 7:52 AM Subject: Re: [TNHAWKIN] Rutledge and Wilson > Two Rutledge's died in Sullivan Co., TN.-George and William. > Edward Rutlege, SC was a signer of the Dec. of Indp. > Do these connec? > Bob Hughes