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1870 US
Fairfield County
Silas
Ruff Family |
1880 US
Fairfield County
Silas
Ruff Family |
1900 US
Fairfield County
Walter Preston
Ruff Family |
1910 US
Fairfield County
Walter Preston
Ruff Family |
1920 US
Fairfield County
Walter Preston
Ruff Family |
Death Certificates or Notices or Obituaries |
Daniel
Ruff
26 Feb. 1787 |
David H.
Ruff
27 Mar. 1877 |
Emma
Ruff
24 Sep. 1884 |
Harriet Emmie
Ruff
5 Jan. 1898 |
Harriet
Ruff
21 Dec. 1898 |
Marion Wesley
Ruff
2 Sep. 1879 |
Minnie
Burley Ruff
18 Jul. 1928 |
Robert Plaxico
Ruff
8 Dec. 1883 |
Spencer
Ruff
19 Feb. 1890 |
Walter Preston
Ruff
7 Jul. 1923 |
Walter Preston
Ruff
8 Jul. 1923 |
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Deeds or Land Records or Plats |
Catherina
Ruff
100 Acres
Craven County
8 May 1773 |
Christian
Ruff
150 Acres
Berkley County
21 Mar. 1769 |
Christian
Ruff
40 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
17 Jan. 1787 |
Christian
Ruff
75 Acres
Ninety Six District
5 Jan. 1787 |
Christian
Ruff Jr.
115 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
4 Jan. 1787 |
Christiana
Ruff
45 Acres
Craven County
7 May 1773 |
Christian
Ruff
55 Acres
Craven County
7 May 1773 |
David
Ruff
60 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
10 Mar. 1794 |
George
Ruff
141 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
7 May 1785 |
George
Ruff
200 Acres
Broad & Saluda
10 Oct. 1771 |
George
Ruff
30 Acres
Craven County
8 June 1773 |
George
Ruff
50 Acres
Berkley County
16 Apr. 1771 |
George
Ruff
66 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
7 May 1785 |
George
Ruff
68 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
8 June 1787 |
George
Ruff
70 Acres
Craven County
8 June 1773 |
Godfry
Ruff
61 Acres
Orangeburg Dist.
25 Apr. 1792 |
Godsend
Ruff
16 Acres
Craven County
21 May 1773 |
Godsend
Ruff
32 Acres
Craven County
21 May 1773 |
Godsend
Ruff
46 Acres
Craven County
21 May 1773 |
Sebastian
Ruff
440 Acres
Orangeburg Dist.
25 Apr. 1792 |
Sebastian
Ruff
59 Acres
Orangeburg Dist.
2 Oct. 1787 |
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Deeds or Land Records or Plats
(That Mention A Ruff) |
Adam
Allarwine
100 Acres
Berkley County
Christian Ruff
23 Apr. 1771 |
Alexander
Johnson
45 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
12 Mar. 1794 |
Barbara
Haylor
100 Acres
Colleton County
John Ruff
22 Sep. 1773 |
Daniel
Davalt
76 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
24 Jan. 1794 |
Daniel
Davalt
38 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
28 Apr. 1794 |
Daniel
Mabry
250 Acres
Camden Dist.
George Ruff
13 Jan. 1789 |
Frederic
Gray
75 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
19 Feb. 1795 |
Frederic
Gray
71 Acres
Newberry County
David Ruff
31 Oct. 1793 |
George
Cromer
200 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
6 Feb. 1793 |
George
Cromer
59 Acres
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
20 May 1794 |
Henry
Keisler
Newberry County
David Ruff
23 Dec. 1793 |
Henry
Metz
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
26 Mar. 1794 |
Jacob
Cromer
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
10 Mar. 1794 |
John
Dawkins
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
31 Dec. 1793 |
John
Harman
Craven County
John Ruff
23 Mar. 1773 |
John
Jay
Newberry County
David Ruff
20 Dec. 1792 |
Martin
Charles
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
24 Jan. 1794 |
Martin
Cromer
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
12 Jan. 1793 |
Michael
Suber
Broad & Saluda
George Ruff
10 Oct. 1771 |
Michael
Zuber
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
31 Dec. 1793 |
Peter
Desker
Craven County
George Ruff
15 May 1773 |
William
Taylor Jr.
Ninety Six Dist.
David Ruff
19 Feb. 1795 |
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Estate or Probate Records or Wills |
Christian
Ruff Sr.
Newberry County
4 Nov. 1797
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Christian
Ruff Sr.
Newberry County
4 Nov. 1797
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Christian
Ruff
Abbeville Dist.
31 Mar. 1830
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Daniel
Ruff
Fairfield County
7 Dec. 1829
Page 1 |
Daniel
Ruff
Fairfield County
7 Dec. 1829
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Elizabeth
Ruff
Fairfield County
4 Aug. 1845
Page 1 |
Elizabeth
Ruff
Fairfield County
4 Aug. 1845
Page 2 |
Elizabeth
Ruff
Fairfield County
4 Aug. 1845
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George
Ruff
Newberry County
26 Aug. 1799
Page 1 |
George
Ruff
Newberry County
26 Aug. 1799
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Henry
Ruff
Newberry County
20 Mar. 1828
Page 1 |
Henry
Ruff
Newberry County
20 Mar. 1828
Page 2 |
Henry
Ruff
Newberry County
20 Mar. 1828
Page 3 |
Henry
Ruff
Newberry County
6 Aug. 1840
Page 1 |
Henry
Ruff
Newberry County
6 Aug. 1840
Page 2 |
Henry
Ruff
Newberry County
6 Aug. 1840
Page 3 |
John
Ruff
Newberry Dist.
24 Nov. 1819
Page 1 |
John
Ruff
Newberry Dist.
24 Nov. 1819
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Maria Elizabeth
Ruff
Newberry Dist.
3 Feb. 1849
Page 1 |
Maria Elizabeth
Ruff
Newberry Dist.
3 Feb. 1849
Page 2 |
Maria Elizabeth
Ruff
Newberry Dist.
3 Feb. 1849
Page 3 |
Maria Elizabeth
Ruff
Newberry Dist.
3 Feb. 1849
Page 4 |
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Estate or Probate Records or Wills
(That Mention A Ruff) |
Alexander
Crumpton
Fairfield Dist.
Allen Ruff
27 Aug. 1827
Page 1 |
Alexander
Crumpton
Fairfield Dist.
Allen Ruff
27 Aug. 1827
Page 2 |
Alexander
Crumpton
Fairfield Dist.
Allen Ruff
27 Aug. 1827
Page 3 |
Andrew
Suber
Newberry Dist.
Langston Ruff
27 Aug. 1827
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David
Cannon Sr.
Newberry Dist.
Henry Ruff Jr.
4 Jan. 1827
Page 1 |
David
Cannon Sr.
Newberry Dist.
Henry Ruff Jr.
4 Jan. 1827
Page 2 |
David
Cannon Sr.
Newberry Dist.
Henry Ruff Jr.
4 Jan. 1827
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David
Rykard
Anderson County
David & Susanah
1 Feb. 1830
Page 1 |
David
Rykard
Anderson County
David & Susanah
1 Feb. 1830
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David
Sligh
Newberry Dist.
L. H. Polly Ruff
4 Mar. 1853
Page 1 |
David
Sligh
Newberry Dist.
L. H. Polly Ruff
4 Mar. 1853
Page 2 |
Elizabeth
Long
Fairfield County
Judith & Silas Ruff
17 Mar. 1837
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Frederick
Cromer
Newberry County
George Ruff
30 June 1798
Page 1 |
Frederick
Cromer
Newberry County
George Ruff
30 June 1798
Page 2 |
Frederick
Nance Sr.
Newberry County
John A. Ruff
6 June 1840
Page 1 |
Frederick
Nance Sr.
Newberry County
John A. Ruff
6 June 1840
Page 2 |
Frederick
Nance Sr.
Newberry County
John A. Ruff
6 June 1840
Page 3 |
Frederick
Nance Sr.
Newberry County
John A. Ruff
6 June 1840
Page 4 |
George
Gallman
Newberry County
Henry Ruff
6 Apr. 1807
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George
Gray Sr.
Newberry County
Ruff Family
28 Feb. 1796
Page 1 |
George
Gray Sr.
Newberry County
Ruff Family
28 Feb. 1796
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Harriet
B. Young
Newberry County
Esther & Pressly
31 Aug. 1842
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Harriet
E Turnipseed
Richland Dist.
Jane E. Ruff
9 Jan. 1857
Page 1 |
Harriet
E Turnipseed
Richland Dist.
Jane E. Ruff
9 Jan. 1857
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Isaac
Stewart
Newberry Dist.
P. B. Ruff
17 July 1849
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Isiah
Johnson
Abbeville Dist.
George A. Ruff
17 Aug. 1844
Page 1 |
Isiah
Johnson
Abbeville Dist.
George A. Ruff
17 Aug. 1844
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Jacob A.
Worthington
Newberry Dist.
Ruff Family
3 Oct. 1844
Page 1 |
Jacob A.
Worthington
Newberry Dist.
Ruff Family
3 Oct. 1844
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Jacob
Felker
Newberry Dist.
Henry Ruff
16 Nov. 1820
Page 1 |
Jacob
Felker
Newberry Dist.
Henry Ruff
16 Nov. 1820
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Jacob
Keller
Newberry Dist.
William H. Ruff
4 Mar. 1843
Page 1 |
Jacob
Keller
Newberry Dist.
William H. Ruff
4 Mar. 1843
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James A.
Pope
Newberry Dist.
P. B. Ruff
2 Apr. 1852
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James
Daugherty Sr.
Newberry Dist.
George Ruff
19 Oct. 1795
Page 1 |
James
Daugherty Sr.
Newberry Dist.
George Ruff
19 Oct. 1795
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Jane
Anderson
Newberry Dist.
P. B Ruff
16 July 1849
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John
Kennedy
Fairfield County
Daniel H. Ruff
18 Aug. 1840
Page 1 |
John
Kennedy
Fairfield County
Daniel H. Ruff
18 Aug. 1840
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John
Robertson
Newberry County
Pressley B. Ruff
28 Dec. 1833
Page 1 |
John
Robertson
Newberry County
Pressley B. Ruff
28 Dec. 1833
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John
Robertson
Newberry County
Pressley B. Ruff
28 Dec. 1833
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John S.
Carwile
Newberry Dist.
Slave Henry Ruff
15 Nov. 1852
Page 1 |
John S.
Carwile
Newberry Dist.
Slave Henry Ruff
15 Nov. 1852
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John S.
Carwile
Newberry Dist.
Slave Henry Ruff
15 Nov. 1852
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John S.
Carwile
Newberry Dist.
Slave Henry Ruff
15 Nov. 1852
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John
Gregg Sr.
Fairfield County
David Ruff
10 Nov. 1817
Page 1 |
John
Gregg Sr.
Fairfield County
David Ruff
10 Nov. 1817
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Margret
Enlow
Newberry Dist.
Ruff
3 Jan. 1847
Page 1 |
Margret
Enlow
Newberry Dist.
Ruff
3 Jan. 1847
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Martin
Suber
Newberry Dist.
William H. Ruff
29 Mar. 1855
Page 1 |
Martin
Suber
Newberry Dist.
William H. Ruff
29 Mar. 1855
Page 2 |
Martin
Suber
Newberry Dist.
William H. Ruff
29 Mar. 1855
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Martin
Suber
Newberry Dist.
William H. Ruff
29 Mar. 1855
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Mary Anne
Davidson
Newberry County
Pressley B. Ruff
21 Sep. 1829
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Mary Anne
Davidson
Newberry County
Pressley B. Ruff
21 Sep. 1829
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Mary Anne
Davidson
Newberry County
Pressley B. Ruff
21 Sep. 1829
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Mary Barbara
Turnipseed
Fairfield County
Silas Ruff
23 Jan. 1824
Page 1 |
Mary Barbara
Turnipseed
Fairfield County
Silas Ruff
23 Jan. 1824
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Mathew
McGraw
Newberry County
Godfrey Ruff
28 Nov. 1848
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Maximilian
Hayne
Newberry Dist.
Frances Ruff
21 Nov. 1814
Page 1 |
Maximilian
Hayne
Newberry Dist.
Frances Ruff
21 Nov. 1814
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Morning
Dickson
Newberry Dist.
Henry L. Ruff
17 Mar. 1848
Page 1 |
Morning
Dickson
Newberry Dist.
Henry L. Ruff
17 Mar. 1848
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Nancy
Lane
Newberry Dist.
J. C. Ruff
22 Oct. 1845
Page 1 |
Nancy
Lane
Newberry Dist.
J. C. Ruff
22 Oct. 1845
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Nancy
Lane
Newberry Dist.
J. C. Ruff
22 Oct. 1845
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Nathaniel
Weed
Abbeville Dist.
C. Ruff
16 Mar. 1818
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Nehemiah
Kelly
Fairfield County
D. H. Ruff
5 Mar. 1840
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Samuel
Morris
Abbeville Dist.
John Ruff
17 Aug. 1841
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Samuel
Proctor
Fairfield County
Silas Ruff
3 Jan. 1827
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Sarah
Harris
Newberry Dist.
John A. Ruff
18 Sep. 1819
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Sarah T.
Walter
Richland Dist.
J. H. B. Ruff
1861
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Sarah T.
Walter
Richland Dist.
J. H. B. Ruff
1861
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Thomas
Pratt
Newberry
Pressley B. Ruff
20 Feb. 1838
Page 1 |
Thomas
Pratt
Newberry
Pressley B. Ruff
20 Feb. 1838
Page 2 |
Thomas
Pratt
Newberry
Pressley B. Ruff
20 Feb. 1838
Page 3 |
Thomas
Pratt
Newberry
Pressley B. Ruff
20 Feb. 1838
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Thomas
Wright
Newberry Dist.
John A. Ruff
11 Oct. 1815
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William
Free
Fairfield County
Wilborn Ruff
11 Aug. 1841
Page 1 |
William
Free
Fairfield County
Wilborn Ruff
11 Aug. 1841
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William
Golden
Newberry County
William H. Ruff
24 Jan. 1861
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William
Harmon
Newberry Dist.
Pressley B. Ruff
2 Nov. 1840
Page 1 |
William
Harmon
Newberry Dist.
Pressley B. Ruff
2 Nov. 1840
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William
Kincaid
Fairfield County
David H. Ruff
11 Dec. 1834
Page 1 |
William
Kincaid
Fairfield County
David H. Ruff
11 Dec. 1834
Page 2 |
William
Kincaid
Fairfield County
David H. Ruff
11 Dec. 1834
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Family Information |
Shared Ancestors
James Edgar
Douglas III
& Florence
Rembert Scott |
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Family Photos |
Mary Frances
"Minnie"
Burley Ruff |
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Military
1869 Militia Men Enrollments
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Between 18 & 30
Abbeville County |
Between 18 & 30
Fairfield County |
Between 18 & 30
Fairfield County |
Between 18 & 30
Fairfield County |
Between 18 & 30
Newberry County |
Between 18 & 30
Richland County |
Between 30 & 45
Edgefield County |
Between 30 & 45
Newberry County |
Between 30 & 45
Newberry County |
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Military C.S.A. Service |
David A.
Ruff
Newberry County
Pension Appl.
1 Apr. 1919
(Inside)
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David A.
Ruff
Newberry County
Pension Appl.
1 Apr. 1919
(Outside)
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Margaret E.
Ruff
York County
Pension Appl.
5 Dec. 1927
Adam F. Ruff
(Outside) |
Margaret E.
Ruff
York County
Pension Appl.
5 Dec. 1927
Adam F. Ruff
(Inside) |
Nancy C.
Ruff
Newberry County
Pension Appl.
29 Jan. 1921
John S. Ruff
(Inside) |
Nancy C.
Ruff
Newberry County
Pension Appl.
29 Jan. 1921
John S. Ruff
(Outside) |
Sancho
Ruff
Richland County
Pension Appl.
19 Apr. 1923
D. W. Ruff
(Outside) |
Sancho
Ruff
Richland County
Pension Appl.
19 Apr. 1923
D. W. Ruff
(Inside) |
Simeon Godfry
Joel Ruff
Saluda County
Pension Appl.
10 Sep. 1919
(Outside)
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Simeon Godfry
Joel Ruff
Saluda County
Pension Appl.
10 Sep. 1919
(Inside)
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William Henry
Ruff
Fairfield County
Pension Appl.
6 May 1919
(Outside)
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William Henry
Ruff
Fairfield County
Pension Appl.
6 May 1919
(Inside)
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Military C.S.A. Service
(That Mention A Ruff) |
James
Ashford
Richland County
Pension Appl.
14 May 1923
T. D. Ruff
(Outside) |
James
Ashford
Richland County
Pension Appl.
14 May 1923
T. D. Ruff
(Inside) |
Jemima Rebecca
Lecons
Richland County
Pension Appl.
29 Sep. 1919
Sam Ruff
(Outside) |
Jemima Rebecca
Lecons
Richland County
Pension Appl.
29 Sep. 1919
Sam Ruff
(Inside) |
Levi W.
Caughman
Saluda County
Pension Appl.
6 Sep. 1919
S. G. J. Ruff
(Outside) |
Levi W.
Caughman
Saluda County
Pension Appl.
6 Sep. 1919
S. G. J. Ruff
(Inside) |
D. P.
Hamiter
Fairfield County
Pension Appl.
13 Feb. 1928
W. H. Ruff
(Inside) |
D. P.
Hamiter
Fairfield County
Pension Appl.
13 Feb. 1928
W. H. Ruff
(Outside) |
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Petitions
George Ruff Petition Asking Establish Ferry Across Broad River
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George Ruff Petition Asking Strothers Ferry Broad River Charter Fairfield District ReEstablished In His Name November 1813 |
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George Ruff Petition Asking Strothers Ferry Broad River Charter ReEstablished In His Name November 1814 |
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1820 Fairfield District Complaining Violation Sabbath Swearing Short Duration Court Term Recommending Persons Who Bring Charges Assault Responsible Court Costs Should Suit Fail, Signed Sabastion Ruff |
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Citizens Saluda Side Edgefield County Petition Divide County Two Judicial and Election Counties, Signed L. H. Ruff |
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Citizens Districts Bordering Broad River Petition Improvement Navigation River Commercial Benefits Likely Gained, Signed William H. Ruff |
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City Council and Citizens of Newberry Petition Amend Towns Charter, Signed J. H. Ruff |
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1832 Newberry District Presentment Complaining Frauds Committed Cotton Merchants Columbia With Recommendations Improve Regulation Cotton Market, Signed H. Ruff |
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1834 Citizens Lexington District Petition Against Petition Discontinue Road Columbia Lexington Courthouse, Signed George S. Ruff |
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1835 Inhabitants Newberry Dist Petition Jesse Maybin Be Allowed Establish Ferry Over Enoree River At Dry Creek, Signed F. C. Ruff |
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1837 Inhabitants Newberry District Petition Against Granting Charter Build Bridge Messrs Maybin Because T. H. Henderson Maintains Bridge In Area, Signed Max William H. Ruff |
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1840 Inhabitants Newberry Petition Asking Supply Fifth Brigade Cavalry SC Militia Pistols Sabres Belts, Signed F. C. Ruff |
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1840 Inhabitants Newberry District Petition Repair Columbia Canal Allow Citizens Transport Cotton Rail or Boat, Signed Henry T. & William H. Ruff |
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1841 Inhabitants Newberry Petition Asking Incorporation Newberry Attached Legislative Bill Model For Legislation, Signed F. C. Ruff |
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1843 William Arthur Former Secretary Of State Petition Payment Services Not Covered Fee Bill 5 December 1843, Owed by F. C. Ruff |
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1843 Inhabitants Lexington Newberry Districts Petition Improvement Navigation Broad River Commercial Benefits Likely Result, Signed William Ruff |
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1843 Citizens Newberry District Petition Popular Election Commissioners Roads and Bridges, Signed Henry L. Walter Ruff, 11 September 1843 |
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1845 Priscilla Jessup Free Black Petitions Free Her Husband Slave Whom She Purchased 15 Nov 1845, Signed John Ruff |
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1849 Inhabitants Abbeville District Petition Asking Establishment Penitentiary System Replace Capital Punishment Serious Crimes, Signed George Ruff |
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1851 Citizens Newberry Petition Against Renewing Towns Charter Limit Councils Powers, Signed P. B. Ruff |
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1852 Inhabitants Newberry Petition Asking Reincorporate City Giving Town Council Certain Powers, Signed O. C. Ruff |
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1852 Citizens Newberry Petition Incorporate Newberry Cemetery Association Take Charge Burial Ground Held By Newberry Town Council, Signed Pressley B. Ruff |
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1852 Inhabitants Newberry Petition Asking Reincorporate City Giving Town Council Certain Powers, Signed O. C. Ruff |
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1856 Citizens Columbia and Richland District Petition Aid Clearing Congaree River Steamboat Navigation, Signed J. A. Ruff |
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Newberry District Complaining Location Courts Of Equity Frequency Which Executions Must Be Renewed Concurrent Jurisdiction Judges Common Pleas Sessions Equity Complaining Adultery, Signed John Ruff |
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Newberry County Concerning Status Various County Offices Include County Commissioners Clerk Of Court Probate Judge Sheriff Treasurer Auditor Condition Courthouse Jail Legislation Curtail Bastardy, Signed Moorman Ruff |
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Fairfield County Genealogy Society
