John Rutherford (1706–1781) of Kirkcaldy

Ref. DU12 — Generations of DU1 William Rutherfoord of Knowhead.

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: John Rutherford (loc. desc: of Kirkcaldy).
• Lineage: DU6 John,³ DU2 John,² DU1 William.¹
• Lifespan: (1706–1781) Born in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland before 28 Jul 1706; died in 1781 at the age of 75.

Parents

• DU6John Rutherfoord
• DU∅Agnes Hughes

Siblings

• DU11 Margaret Rutherford
• DU13 David Rutherford
• DU14 Alison Rutherford
• DU15 Agnes Rutherford
• DU16 Samuel Rutherford
• DU17 Eupham Rutherford
• DU18 Thomas Rutherfoord

Spouse and Family

• DU∅Margaret Paiston.

Timeline

• Record (1706): He was baptised in Kirkcaldy,Fife,Scotland on 28 Jul 1706.
• Marriage (11 Jun 1744): Married Margaret Paiston on 11 Jun 1744 in Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland.

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died in 1781 at the age of 75.

Historical Legacy and Impact

• Knowhead: DU12 John Rutherford, represents a documented generation of the DU1 William Rutherfoord of Knowhead branch, and the Rutherfoord family of County Dublin and Ireland, recorded in Generations of William Rutherfoord of Knowhead. See also the County Dublin descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Male.
• Ref# DU12

Lock title