Journal Report



Generation Nine



148. Edith9 Humphrey (Benjamin8, Chambers7, Elizabeth6 Chambers, Olivia5 Ruffin, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). Edith was born circa 1820 at Robeson County, NC. She married Alfred Townsend circa 1838 at Robeson County, NC. Edith died in 1855. Her body was interred.
Alfred Townsend. Alfred was born on 12 Nov 1819. He married Margaret Britt 'Peggy' after 1855. Alfred died on 15 Dec 1875 at age 56. His body was interred.
Children of Edith9 Humphrey and Alfred Townsend were as follows:

150. Celie9 Humphrey (William8, Chambers7, Elizabeth6 Chambers, Olivia5 Ruffin, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). Celie was born on 26 Dec 1787 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. She married Daniel McNeill. Celie died on 4 Nov 1878 at Robeson County, NC, at age 90. Her body was interred.
Daniel McNeill. Daniel was born in 1772 at Robeson County, NC. Daniel died on 9 Oct 1837 at Robeson County, NC. His body was interred.
Children of Celie9 Humphrey and Daniel McNeill were as follows:

151. Martha Blount9 Humphrey (William8, Chambers7, Elizabeth6 Chambers, Olivia5 Ruffin, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). Martha was born 12 Apr., 1796 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. She married Charles Townsend circa 1818. Martha died 10 Oct., 1875. Her body was interred in Oct 1875.
Charles Townsend. Charles was born on 16 Apr 1792 at Robeson County, NC. Charles died on 1 Nov 1865 at Robeson County, NC, at age 73. His body was interred.
Children of Martha Blount9 Humphrey and Charles Townsend were as follows:

153. Richard Blount9 Humphrey (William8, Chambers7, Elizabeth6 Chambers, Olivia5 Ruffin, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). Richard was born on 20 Dec 1817 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC. He married Charity Thompson on 12 Dec 1835 at Robeson County, NC. Richard died on 9 Oct 1846 at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC, at age 28. His body was interred in Oct 1846.
Charity Thompson. Charity was born on 20 Mar 1817. She married Henry H. Ellis in 1850. Charity died on 5 Nov 1856 at age 39. Her body was interred in Nov 1856.
Children of Richard Blount9 Humphrey and Charity Thompson both born at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC, were as follows:

154. James9 Humphrey , Jr. (James8, Chambers7, Elizabeth6 Chambers, Olivia5 Ruffin, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). James was born circa 1785 at Robeson County, NC. Circa 1785 to 1795. He married Catherine Carlisle circa 1815. James died circa 1837. His body was interred at Robeson County, NC.
He resided at Robeson County, NC.
Catherine Carlisle. Catherine was born circa 1795. Catherine died in 1820. Died before 1820 during child birth? Her body was interred at Robeson County, NC.
Children of James9 Humphrey , Jr. and Catherine Carlisle were as follows:

156. Elizabeth9 Humphrey (James8, Chambers7, Elizabeth6 Chambers, Olivia5 Ruffin, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). Elizabeth was born circa 1789 at Robeson County, NC. She married Zacheus Zachariah Pate circa 1806. Elizabeth died. Her body was interred.
Zacheus Zachariah Pate. Zacheus was born in 1785 at Robeson County, NC. Zacheus died on 5 Oct 1862 at AL. His body was interred. He and his family lived near and were members of Saddle Tree Baptist Church which is located between St. Pauls and Lumberton in Robeson County, NC. He was in the War 1812. He lived in Thomas County, GA in 1830 and 1840.
Children of Elizabeth9 Humphrey and Zacheus Zachariah Pate were as follows:

166. John9 Humphrey , Jr. (John8, Chambers7, Elizabeth6 Chambers, Olivia5 Ruffin, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). John was born circa 1804 at Robeson County, NC. 1803? He married Sophia W. Powers on 22 Sep 1828 at Robeson County, NC. John died 12 Aug., 1884 at Robeson County, NC. 2 Aug., 1884 probate date of will. His body was interred.
Occupation: Farmer. ---------------- He inherited, from his father, 290 acres on both sides of "Saddle Tree" Swamp including the home plantation. -----------------------      Will dated 1875. ------- 1850. Census Records of Robeson County, NC, 1850, page 60. The Census lists the following: Birth Date/ Property Name Location Occupation Evaluation -------------------------- ------------- ---------------- -------------- John Humphrey 1804 Farmer $700 Sophia 1807 Lewis 1832 Mathew 1834 Student James 1836 Duncan 1838 Mary 1840 Servena 1842 Olivia 1844 Druscila 1846 Elenor 1847 Eliza 1850 12 Aug., 1884. Roll of Saddletree Baptist Church, Robeson County, NC. The Roll records John Humphrey, Jr.'s death as 12 Aug., 1884. He resided at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC.
Sophia W. Powers. Sophia was born on 1 May 1807 at NC. 22 Sep., 1828? Sophia died in Mar 1880 at Robeson County, NC, at age 72. Her body was interred in 1880. 1850 Census of Robeson County, NC, Page 60. 1850. The Census lists Sophia with a Birth Date of 1807. See John Humphrey[Indv. #570]. She resided at Saddletree, Robeson County, NC.
Children of John9 Humphrey , Jr. and Sophia W. Powers were as follows:

168. Sterling9 Ruffin (James8, Robert7, John6, Robert5, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1) married Elizabeth Chamberlayne. Sterling died. His body was interred.
Elizabeth Chamberlayne. Elizabeth died. Her body was interred. Of King and Queen County, VA.
Children of Sterling9 Ruffin and Elizabeth Chamberlayne were:

173. Major William9 Ruffin (James8, Robert7, John6, Robert5, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1) married Eleanor Shelton. He married Mary Shelton. He married Margaret Boswell Dugar. Major died. His body was interred.
He was a Major on the staff of General Jackson at the battle of New Orleans, Mayor of Memphis, President of Memphis Gas and Light Company, President of Anchor Line Steam Boat Company.
Margaret Boswell Dugar. Margaret died. Her body was interred.
Children of Major William9 Ruffin and Margaret Boswell Dugar were:
Eleanor Shelton. Eleanor died. Her body was interred.
There were no children of Major William9 Ruffin and Eleanor Shelton.
Mary Shelton. Mary died. Her body was interred.
There were no children of Major William9 Ruffin and Mary Shelton.

174. James9 Ruffin , Jr. (James8, Robert7, John6, Robert5, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). James was born circa 1770 at King William County, VA. Date and Place Source: Susan Paul, Indiv.# 106587. He married Agnes Dandridge in 1812 at King William County, VA. Date and Place Source: Susan Paul, Indiv.# 106587. James died. His body was interred.
Moved from VA to TN.
Agnes Dandridge. Agnes was born in 1769 at VA. Date and Place Source: Susan Paul, Indiv.# 106587. Agnes died in 1840. Date and Place Source: Susan Paul, Indiv.# 106587. Her body was interred. Of New Kent, VA. A niece of Mrs. George Washington.
Children of James9 Ruffin , Jr. and Agnes Dandridge were as follows:

175. William9 Ruffin , II (William8, Robert7, John6, Robert5, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1) married Sara Ann Baggett. William died.
Name and parents sources: John Van Zandt.
Sara Ann Baggett. Sara died. Name source: John Van Zandt.
Children of William9 Ruffin , II and Sara Ann Baggett were:

178. Lucy Herbert9 Claiborne (?8 Ruffin, Robert7, John6, Robert5, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1) married John Goode. Lucy died. Her body was interred.
John Goode. John died. His body was interred.
Children of Lucy Herbert9 Claiborne and John Goode were:

184. Judge Thomas9 Ruffin (Sterling8, Robert7, John6, Robert5, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). Judge was born on 17 Nov 1787 at King & Queen Co., VA. He married Anne Kirkland. Judge died on 15 Jan 1870 at age 82. His body was interred.
He was a member of the House of Delegates of the State 1813-1816 and speaker the last year. Elected Judge of the Superior Court 1816 and again in 1825, of the Supreme Court, resigned in 1852, relected 1856, resigned 1858; member of Peace Conference 1861 of the NC Secession Convention. Held position of Chief Justice of NC for many years. Lived in NC.
Anne Kirkland. Anne died. Her body was interred.
Children of Judge Thomas9 Ruffin and Anne Kirkland were:


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THE UNITED STATES INFANTRY BURNING THE HOUSE OF THE REBEL RUFFIN UNDER THE GUNS OF THE UNITED STATES GUN-BOAT "MAHASKA." SKETCHED BY AN OFFICER OF THE "MAHASKA."—SEE PAGE 535.]. Harper's Weekly Aug. 23, 1862. www.sonofthesouth.net


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Edmund Ruffin

206. Hon. Edmund9 Ruffin , III (George8, Edmund7, Edmund6, Robert5, Robert4, William3, William2 Ruthven, William1). Edmund was born on 5 Jan 1794. He married Susan H. Travis circa 1815. Edmund died on 15 Jun 1865 at age 71. His body was interred in Jun 1865 at Hanover County, VA. Marlbourne home.
He was an agriculturist of great note and discoverer of the use of marl as a fertilizer which added millions of dollars to the value of lands of Eastern VA. He was a member of the State Senate, Editor of the Farmer's Register 1843 to 1853, author of many books and numerous Essays on Agriculture and articles on political subjects. Volunteered at the beginning of the Civil War in the SC troops, fired the first gun at Fort Sumter in 1861. After the war, in a period of great mental distress, he met his death by his own hand. To be wrapped in a blanket and buried as usually where our brave soldiers slain in battle was his only request. He was put to rest in the family burying ground at his old home, Marlbourne, Hanover County, VA. ------------------------------------------------ Edmund Ruffin (January 5, 1794 - June 15, 1865) was a Confederate soldier who, according to the apocryphal legend, fired the first shot against Fort Sumter. He was an ardent supporter of states' rights and secession and described by opponents as one of the fire-eaters. He left Virginia for South Carolina. According to dubious legend, he was given the privilege of firing the first shot against Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861 at the outset of the American Civil War. According to historian Kenneth C. Davis, in actuality, the first shot was fired by Captain George S. James. Ruffin, however, did fire the first shot from a different battery. Despite his notoriety as a Civil War fire eater, Ruffin was also a farmer and agricultural scientist. For a time he was editor of the "Farmers Register" and investigated at some length the possibilities of using lime to raise pH in peat soils to improve agricultural productivity. During these pre-Civil War years he was interested in the origin of bogs and published several detailed descriptions of the Dismal and Blackwater swamps With the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House, he committed suicide on June 17, 1865. Defiant to the bitter end, this fiery Southerner penned these famous last words in his diary just minutes before shooting himself: I here declare my unmitigated hatred to Yankee rule -- to all political, social and business connection with the Yankees and to the Yankee race. Would that I could impress these sentiments, in their full force, on every living Southerner and bequeath them to every one yet to be born! May such sentiments be held universally in the outraged and down-trodden South, though in silence and stillness, until the now far-distant day shall arrive for just retribution for Yankee usurpation, oppression and atrocious outrages, and for deliverance and vengeance for the now ruined, subjugated and enslaved Southern States! ...And now with my latest writing and utterance, and with what will be near my latest breath, I here repeat and would willingly proclaim my unmitigated hatred to yankee rule--to all political, social and business connections with Yankees, and the perfidious, malignant and vile Yankee race. He resided at Prince George County, VA. He resided at Hanover County, VA.
Susan H. Travis. Susan died. Her body was interred. Of Williamsburg, VA.
Children of Hon. Edmund9 Ruffin , III and Susan H. Travis were as follows:


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