Alexander Rutherford (1716–1784) of Down

Ref. DO24 — Generations of DO1 John Rutherford, Rev., Capt..

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: Alexander Rutherford Walker (loc. desc: of Down).
• Lineage: DO7 Katherine,² DO1 John.¹
• Lifespan: (1716–1784) Born in Londonderry, Newry, Down, Northern Ireland on 19 May 1716; died in Walker Creek Cemetery, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States on 7 Sep 1784 at the age of 68.

Parents

• DO∅John Alexander
• DO7Katherine Jane Rutherford

Siblings

• DO17 Elizabeth Rutherford
• DO18 James Walker
• DO19 Thomas Reynolds
• DO20 John Rutherford
• DO21 William Walker
• DO22 Jane Walker
• DO23 Samuel Walker
• DO25 Joseph Rutherford
• DO26 Mary Jane

Spouse and Family

• DO∅Jane Hammer, daughter of Elisha Hammer and Elizabeth Bass, was born in Rockbridge Co, Virginia Colony in 1726.
• Issue (Children):
  • +DO55 John Walker
  • +DO56 William H
  • +DO57 James Walker
  • +DO58 Mary Ann
  • +DO59 David Walker
  • +DO60 Alexander Walker
  • +DO61 Joseph Walker
  • +DO62 Catherine Walker

Timeline

• Marriage (8 Jan 1747): Married Jane Hammer on 8 Jan 1747 in Augusta Co, Virginia Colony.

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died in Walker Creek Cemetery, Rockbridge, Virginia, United States on 7 Sep 1784 at the age of 68.

Historical Legacy and Impact

• Walker: DO24 Alexander Rutherford with 8 recorded children, represents a documented generation of the DO1 John Rutherford, Rev., Capt. branch, and the Rutherford family of County Down, recorded in Generations of John Rutherford Rev Capt of Newry. See also the County Down descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Male.
• Ref# DO24

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