John Rutherford (1695–1721), lost at sea of Monaghan

Ref. M7 — Generations of M1 Samuel Rutherford, Rev..

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: John Rutherford (epithet desc: lost at sea; loc. desc: of Monaghan).
• Lineage: M1 Samuel,¹⁴ RX123 James,¹³ RX96 William,¹² RX70 William,¹¹ RX52 John,¹⁰ RX44 George,⁹ RX38 William,⁸ RX30 George,⁷ RX20 Robert,⁶ RX12 George,⁵ RX7 Robert,⁴ RX5 Richard,³ RX2 Richard,² RX1 Aymer.¹
• Lifespan: (1695–1721) Born in County Monaghan, Ireland about 1695: alt abt 1700; alt Scotland

Parents

• M1Samuel Rutherford (1649–1700), Rev., Minister of Monaghan
• M∅Margaret Kerr

Siblings

• M3 Samuel Rutherford, Jr (1682–1750)
• M4 James Rutherford, Sr (1683–1758)
• M5 Martha Sarah Rutherford (abt 1685–)
• M6 Ann Rutherford (abt 1687–1745)

Spouse and Family

• M∅Elizabeth Griffith, daughter of Thomas Griffith and Elizabeth Jackman Knowles , was born in Meline Parish, Pembrokeshire, Dyfed, Wales in 1697.
• Issue (Children):
  • +M15 Griffith Rutherford, Gen. (1721–1805)

Timeline

• Marriage (1720): Married Elizabeth Griffith about 1720.

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died in At sea between Ireland and USA in 1721 at the age of 26: Washed overboard and drowned John Rutherford lost at sea and Elizabeth Griffith were married about 1720.

Historical Legacy and Impact

• Monaghan: M7 John Rutherford with 1 recorded child, represents a documented generation of the M1 Samuel Rutherford, Rev. branch, and the Rutherford family of County Monaghan, recorded in Generations of Samuel Rutherford Rev banished of Monaghan. See also the County Monaghan descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Male.
• Ref# M7

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