William LeRoy Ruyle, Son of Henry Ruyle,III & Elizabeth Betsy Smith,09 Oct 1853, Waverly, Morgan Co., IL. To this union were born: 9 Children: Celia R., William Henry, Elizabeth, Anna, Laura, Lewis LeRoy, Lucinda, Edgar & Oliver Thomas.
The following Obituary was give to me by H.C. Ruyle of Texas.
RUYLE. Died 05-1891. Mary Jane Ruyle, 57, daughter of Lewis & Elizabeth Elliott, was born October 4, 1833, across the road from where Mr. B. F. Simpson of Medora resides. On October 9, 1853 she married Col. W. L. Ruyle, a native of Tennessee. He came to Morgan County when 2 years old. Moved to Jersey County in 1843. They were the parents of 9 children, 8 of whom are living. Celia, born August 17, 1855, died June 7, 1856. William Henry, lives near Beatrice, Nebraska, Mrs. Enos (Elizabeth) Johnson, Annie wife of V. J. Ruff, both living near their parents, Laura, wife of Amos Johnson living near Medora, Lewis LeRoy. of Virginia, Nebraska, Lucinda, Edgar and Oliver Thomas. who live at home. She became ill while walking in the back yard. Rev. S. F. Rice of Medora assisted by Rev. Rhoades of Upper Alton conducted the services held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Medora. Burial was in Oakland cemetery. She told the girls not to grieve for her for she was going to heaven. Pallbearers: Henry Ryan, T. L. Bradshaw, Freeman Mains, John Woods, Harry Gilworth, Jacob Rhoads, Charles Waters and G. D Twitchell.
William LeRoy Ruyle, Son of Henry Ruyle,III & Elizabeth Betsy Smith,09 Oct 1853, Waverly, Morgan Co., IL. To this union were born: 9 Children: Celia R., William Henry, Elizabeth, Anna, Laura, Lewis LeRoy, Lucinda, Edgar & Oliver Thomas.
The following Obituary was give to me by H.C. Ruyle of Texas.
RUYLE. Died 05-1891. Mary Jane Ruyle, 57, daughter of Lewis & Elizabeth Elliott, was born October 4, 1833, across the road from where Mr. B. F. Simpson of Medora resides. On October 9, 1853 she married Col. W. L. Ruyle, a native of Tennessee. He came to Morgan County when 2 years old. Moved to Jersey County in 1843. They were the parents of 9 children, 8 of whom are living. Celia, born August 17, 1855, died June 7, 1856. William Henry, lives near Beatrice, Nebraska, Mrs. Enos (Elizabeth) Johnson, Annie wife of V. J. Ruff, both living near their parents, Laura, wife of Amos Johnson living near Medora, Lewis LeRoy. of Virginia, Nebraska, Lucinda, Edgar and Oliver Thomas. who live at home. She became ill while walking in the back yard. Rev. S. F. Rice of Medora assisted by Rev. Rhoades of Upper Alton conducted the services held at Mt. Pleasant Baptist church, Medora. Burial was in Oakland cemetery. She told the girls not to grieve for her for she was going to heaven. Pallbearers: Henry Ryan, T. L. Bradshaw, Freeman Mains, John Woods, Harry Gilworth, Jacob Rhoads, Charles Waters and G. D Twitchell.
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Picture of Mary given to me by Ann Ruyle Hoffsetter
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