Robert John Rutherford (1889–1960) of Cashelenan

Ref. DK172 — Generations of DK1 James Rutherford, Captain.

Name and Vital Dates

• Name: Robert John Rutherford (loc. desc: of Cashelenan).
• Lineage: DK61 Adam,⁴ DK14 John,³ DK3 Robert,² DK1 James.¹
• Lifespan: (1889–1960) Born in Cashelenan, Donegal, Ireland on 5 Sep 1889; died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 1960 at the age of 71; buried in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA 9

Parents

• DK61Adam Henry Rutherford
• DK∅Jane Eccles

Siblings

• DK164 Annie Patterson Rutherford
• DK165 Rebecca "Ruby" Rutherford
• DK166 Margaret Rutherford
• DK167 Mary Jane Rutherford
• DK168 Elizabeth "Eliza" Rutherford
• DK169 James Patterson Rutherford
• DK170 Adam Henry Rutherford of Kilmacrenan
• DK171 Robert Alexander Rutherford of Casheleenan Kilmacrenan

Spouse and Family

• DK∅Mary Ellen "Mae" Loftus, daughter of Michael Loftus, was born in Mulranny, County Mayo, Ireland about 1896. 13
• Issue (Children):
  • +DK264 Robert John Rutherford Jr
  • +DK265 John Loftus "Jackie" Rutherford
  • +DK266 Russell Henry Rutherford

Timeline

• Marriage (12 May 1917): Married Mary Ellen "Mae" Loftus on 12 May 1917 in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA.
• Residence (1920): He lived in Philadelphia Ward 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 1920: Resident of Taylor Street; Occupation: Dress Feeder; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.1
• Residence (30 Aug 1920): Robert was naturalized in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA on 30 Aug 1920: Resident of Taylor Street, Philadelphia.
• Residence (1930): He lived in Philadelphia (Districts 1001-1236), Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 1930: Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head; Occupation: Foreman.2
• Residence (1935): He lived in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1935.3
• Residence (1940): Robert lived in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 1940: Occupation: Proprietor; Marital Status: Married; Relation to Head of House: Head.4
• Residence (1942): He lived in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 1942: Relation to Head of House: Head.5
• Residence (1947): He lived in Phila Delphia about 1947.6
• Residence (1950): Robert lived in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 1950: Relation to Head of House: Head; Marital Status: Married.7
• Burial: He was buried in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.9
• Residence: Associated with Cashelenan, and with Cashelenan from birth, through death on 14 Jul1981.

Death and Burial

• Demise: Died in Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA in 1960 at the age of 71.
• Burial: Buried in Ambler, Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Historical Legacy and Impact

• Cashelenan: DK172 Robert John Rutherford of Cashelenan with 3 recorded children, represents a documented generation of the DK1 James Rutherford, Captain branch, and the Kilmacrenan Rutherford family of County Donegal, recorded in Generations of James Rutherford Captain of Kilmacrenan. See also the County Donegal descendant tree and the Pedigree chart.

• Gender: Male.
• Ref# DK172

References

1. [1] , 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Coronado, San Diego, California; Roll: 2365; Page: 73; Enumeration District: 37-148.
2. [2] , 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 69B; Enumeration District: 1214; FHL microfilm: 2341856.
3. [3] , 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03743; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-1805.
4. [4] Ibid.
5. [5] , U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951.
6. [6] Ancestry.com, U.S., Newspapers.com Marriage Index, 1800s-1999 (Lehi, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2020), The Times-Tribune; Publication Date: 12/ Sep/ 1947; Publication Place: Scranton, Pennsylvania, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/565194289/?article=3346b0c9-5fba-41bd-a4c7-79de1c332f5b&focus=0.17601937,0.49 502668,0.29014254,0.59239435&xid=3398.
7. [7] , 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2428; Page: 74; Enumeration District: 51-2410.
8. [8] , U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current.
9. [9] , 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 69B; Enumeration District: 1214; FHL microfilm: 2341856. , 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2428; Page: 74; Enumeration District: 51-2410. , 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03743; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-1805. , 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1636; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1355. , U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942 , National Archives at St. Louis; St Louis, MO, USA; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) For the State of Pennsylvania; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1951. , Ireland, Civil Registration Births Index, 1864-1958. , U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current.
10. [10] , 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 69B; Enumeration District: 1214; FHL microfilm: 2341856. , 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1636; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1355.
11. [11] , 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1636; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1355.
12. [12] Ibid.
13. [13] , 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Page: 69B; Enumeration District: 1214; FHL microfilm: 2341856. , 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2428; Page: 75; Enumeration District: 51-2410. , 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03743; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 51-1805. , 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Philadelphia Ward 38, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1636; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1355. , U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current.

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