Lifespan: (1829–1896) Born in Gortinar, Manorhamilton, Leitrim, Ireland on 21 May 1829: Mary daughter of Justus and Margaret Rutherford of Gortinar, farmer. (Birth dates 30 April and 20 May are incorrect). Gortinar is a townland in the parish of Killasnet Manorhamilton; died in Simcoe, Haldimand, Ontario, Canada on 29 Apr 1896 at the age of 66.
Departure (1847): She departed from Liverpool, England before 18 Sep 1847.
Arrival (1847): She arrived in New York, New York, USA on 18 Sep 1847.
Marriage (1854): Married John Drummond Laurie 1854 in Barrie, Ontario, Canada.
Residence (1871): Mary lived in Medonte, Simcoe North, Ontario in 1871: Marital Status: Married; Religion: Weslyan Methodist.
Residence (1881): She lived in Tay, Simcoe North, Ontario, Canada in 1881.
Significant Events
Immigration (1847): She arrived in New York, New York, USA on 18 Sep 1847.
Death and Burial
Demise: Died in Simcoe, Haldimand, Ontario, Canada on 29 Apr 1896 at the age of 66.
Historical Legacy and Impact
William Rutherford of Lurganboy:L89Mary Rutherford with 6 recorded children, represents a documented generation of the L1Allan 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.