Mary Frances Rutherford (1835–1904) of Leitrim

Ref. L182 — Generations of L1 Allan Rutherford of Sligo.

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: Mary Frances Rutherford (loc. desc: of Leitrim).
• Lineage: L71 William,⁴ L27 Frederick,³ L6 James,² L1 Allan.¹
• Lifespan: (1835–1904) Born in Gortnalibert, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland before 22 Nov 1835: Mary daughter of William and Margaret Rutherford, resident at Gortnalibret (Gortnalibert); occupation: smith; died in Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York, USA on 8 Sep 1904 at the age of 68.

Parents

• L71William Rutherford of Glenboy
• L∅Margaret Dennison

Siblings

• L183 Jane Rutherford
• L184 James Rutherford
• L185 William James Rutherford
• L186 John James Rutherford of Glenboy
• L187 George Rutherford
• L188 Frederick "Freddie" "Fred" Rutherford of Glenboy
• L189 Margaret Rutherford
• L190 Susannah Rutherford
• L191 Ellen Jane Rutherford
• L192 Joseph Rutherford of Glenboy (abt 1854–1921)

Spouse and Family

• L∅Henry Edwin Downey, son of William Henry Downey and Elizabeth Oliver, was born in Killargue, County Leitrim, Ireland on 10 Feb 1834.
• Issue (Children):
  • +L474 Carrie E Downey
  • +L475 William Henry Downey (1860–1892)
  • +L476 Eliza A Downey (abt 1864–1929)
  • +L477 Martha Irene Downey
  • +L478 Bertha Jane Downey
  • +L479 James Norville Downey

Timeline

• Arrival (1852): William and Margaret Rutherford, resident at Gortnalibret (Gortnalibert); occupation: smith. 6 She arrived in New York, USA in 1852: from 48 years resident in US given in 1900 Canada census.1
• Marriage (20 Oct 1856): Married Henry Edwin Downey on 20 Oct 1856 in Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland.
• Residence (1865): She lived in North Greenbush, Rensselaer, New York, USA in 1865.
• Residence (1875): Mary lived in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA in 1875.
• Residence (1880): She lived in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA in 1880.2
• Residence (1900): She lived in Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York, USA in 1900.1

Significant Events

• Immigration (1852): She arrived in New York, USA in 1852.

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died in Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York, USA on 8 Sep 1904 at the age of 68.

Historical Legacy and Impact

• James Rutherford of Manorhamilton: L182 Mary Frances Rutherford with 6 recorded children, represents a documented generation of the L1 Allan Rutherford of Sligo branch, and the Rutherford family of County Sligo, recorded in Generations of Allen Rutherford of Sligo. See also the County Sligo descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Female.
• Ref# L182

References

1. [1] , 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 1152; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0080.
2. [2] Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 920; Page: 261a; Enumeration District: 137.
3. [4] , Ireland, Select Marriages, 1619-1898.
4. [5] , Ireland, Select Marriages, 1619-1898. Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 920; Page: 261A; Enumeration District: 137. , 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T624_1070; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1375083. , 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 1152; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0080.
5. [6] , 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 1152; Page: 8; Enumeration District: 0080. Saints, 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 920; Page: 261a; Enumeration District: 137.
6. [8] , 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Troy Ward 6, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T624_1070; Page: 13b; Enumeration District: 0052; FHL microfilm: 1375083.

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