James Rutherford (1835–1903) of St Johnston

Ref. DR17 — Generations of DR1 John Rutherford of Drumlougher.

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: James Rutherford (loc. desc: of St Johnston).
• Lineage: DR6 Thomas,³ DR2 Samuel,² DR1 John.¹
• Lifespan: (1835–1903) Born in Taughboyne, Donegal, Ireland about 1835: given DOB ranges from 1831 to 1841; father is Thomas Rutherford, named at marriage 1 He lived in Dipton, Colliery, Durham, England in 1871: Relation to Head of House: Head.2; died in Lanchester, Durham, England in Oct 1903 at the age of 68.6.

Parents

• DR6Thomas Rutherford of St Johnston

Siblings

No recorded siblings

Spouse and Family

• DR∅Rebecca Deery, daughter of Edward Deery, was born in St Johnston, Taughboyne, Donegal, Ireland about 1843. 8
• Issue (Children):
  • +DR43 Mary Jane Rutherford
  • +DR44 Elizabeth Catherine Rutherford
  • +DR45 Sarah Ann Rutherford of Durham
  • +DR46 Samuel James Rutherford
  • +DR47 David Rutherford
  • +DR48 Edward Rutherford
  • +DR49 Rebecca Rutherford

Timeline

• Marriage (9 Jan 1862): James Rutherford of St Johnston and Rebecca Deery were married on 9 Jan 1862 in Taughboyne, Donegal, Ireland.7 Rebecca Deery, daughter of Edward Deery, was born in St Johnston, Taughboyne, Donegal, Ireland about 1843. 8 She lived in Dipton, Colliery, Durham, England in 1871: Relation to Head of House: Wife.2
• Marriage (9 Jan 1862): Married Rebecca Deery on 9 Jan 1862 in Taughboyne, Donegal, Ireland.
• Residence (1871): He lived in Dipton, Colliery, Durham, England in 1871: Relation to Head of House: Head.2
• Residence (1881): He lived in Collierley, Durham, England in 1881: Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head; Occupation: Coke Drawer (Burner).3.
• Residence (1891): James lived in Dalton Piercy, Dipton, Collierly, Durham, England in 1891: Relation to Head of House: Head.4
• Residence (1901): He lived in Consett, Consett, Durham, England in 1901: Relation to Head of House: Head.5.

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died in Lanchester, Durham, England in Oct 1903 at the age of 68.6

Historical Legacy and Impact

• St Johnston: DR17 James Rutherford of St Johnston with 7 recorded children, represents a documented generation of the DR1 John Rutherford of Drumlougher branch, and the Drumlougher Rutherford family of County Donegal, recorded in Generations of John Rutherford of Drumlougher. See also the County Donegal descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Male.
• Ref# DR17

References

1. [2] , 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4956; Folio: 96; Page: 7; GSU roll: 848027.
2. [4] , 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 4088; Folio: 89; Page: 6; GSU roll: 6099198.
3. [6] , England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915.
4. [7] , Ireland, Select Marriages, 1619-1898.
5. [8] , 1871 England Census, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1871 England Census; Class: RG10; Piece: 4956; Folio: 96; Page: 7; GSU roll: 848027. Saints, 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4943; Folio: 96; Page: 22; GSU roll: 1342188. , 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4670; Folio: 43; Page: 69. , 1891 England Census, The National Archives of the UK (TNA); Kew, Surrey, England; Census Returns of England and Wales, 1891; Class: RG12; Piece: 4088; Folio: 89; Page: 6; GSU roll: 6099198. , England & Wales, Civil Registration Death Index, 1837-1915.
6. [10] Saints, 1881 England Census, Class: RG11; Piece: 4943; Folio: 96; Page: 22; GSU roll: 1342188.
7. [12] , 1901 England Census, Class: RG13; Piece: 4670; Folio: 43; Page: 69.

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