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Subject: Re: (744)Germanna Colonies, History of
Date: Wed, 24 Nov 1999 10:29:57 EST
In a message dated 11/5/99 4:29:48 AM Central Standard Time,
writes:
<< On the whole, the Rucker family is probably German, perhaps French, who
rather quickly became anglicized while maintaining some German connections.
(I am reminded of the Christopher Zimmerman family in the Mount Pony area
who did much the same thing and the reason was probably similar they were
almost surrounded by the english-speaking citizens.) Apparently, the Rucker
family may have been here a while, longer than the other Germanna citizens.
If anyone can add to the comments that I have made here, I and other readers
on the list would appreciate hearing them. >>
John and Cuzzins--
I had fallen behind on my emails again, and it is very strange that this
discussion should occur at this time, since I just found the name Rucker at
the Allen County Library, Ft. Wayne, IN about 10 days ago! The information I
found was from payroll records and pension applications for both John Wilhite
and Tobias Wilhite, who served in the Revolution together. Both served under
a "Capt. Ephraim Rucker's company from Culpepper (sic) courthouse under a
Col. Barbour." They served in this same outfit for a few months of at least 3
different years. Later, Ephraim Rucker witnessed the Will of John Wilhite! I
would suggest that if he was NOT of German descent, he must have been a very
close friend. I find no references of a marriage that would otherwise bring
him into the family.
Carol Bradbury
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