Descendants of Lieutenant Benjamin Woodruff of New Jersey

Notes

15. Moses J. Woodruff

FIND:  1830 Passaic County New Jersey; Pompton Township; Page 118; Family History Library; MF
Information from 1830 Census:  Moses WOODRUFF, head of household.

CENSUS:  1840 Meigs County Ohio; Olive Township; Page 28; Line 11; Family History Library; MF 20172.
Information from 1840 Census:  Moses J. WOODRUFF, head of household.
         1 male 5 < 10        Jackson WOODRUFF                   b. 1832
         1 male 40 < 50       Moses J. WOODRUFF                  b. 1794
         1 female 10 < 15     Charlotte WOODRUFF                 b. 1827
         1 female 15 < 20     Susan M. WOODRUFF                  b. 1823
         1 female 30 < 40     Sarah WOODRUFF                     b. 1796

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 11-12; 1846-1848; Volume 11; Page 600; Family History Library; MF 313485.
Information from Land Record:  Nahum WARD of Marietta, Washington County, Ohio to Moses J. WOODRUFF of Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio.  For $50.00, WARD sold to WOODRUFF 17 acres on the south and adjoining 83 acres and running the full length of the south line of said 83 acres contracted to said Moses J. WOODRUFF from the North side of the NW 1/4 of S36 T2 R11 in Meigs County, Ohio. 10 June 1847.  Signed:  Nahum WARD.  Witnesses:  William S. WARD, Charles R. RHODES.  Acknowledged in Washington County, Ohio on 14 June 1847 by Nahum WARD. Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 30 June 1847.

RELATIONSHP:  "Abstracts of Divisions of Warren and Sussex County Estates filed at Susex County Courthouse Newton, New Jersey from 1789-1918," Edited by Virginia Alleman Brown Abstracted by Frederick R. Alleman & Virginia Alleman Brown copyright 1978.
Information from Relationship Record:  pg 45  CB399 Map CB 404, Estate of Absalom Turner, Location:  Wantage Tp., adjoining Schooley Haven, James Sheeley, et al., Petitioner: Abraham Emmons, In right of: Wife, Clarrisa Emmons, claiming undivided 1/6 share of 96 acres, Heirs-at-law and relationship to deceased, if shown:  
Lands devised by Absalom to Elizabeth, his wife, now deceased.
Clarissa w/o Abraham Emmons
Susan Adams now w/o Jacob Randolph
Rachael w/o Wm. Fredericks
Sarah w/o Moses S. WOODRUFF
Charlotte Dennis
Jan w/o Randolph McCoy
(original tenants-in-comon)
Recorded: Novemeber 9, 1848. Wm McCoy, Surveyor
Remarks: Land purchased of James Parker, Abr. and Elias Ogden, et al.
Thomas Emmons drew lots

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Dwelling 553; Family 562; Lines 30-33; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Moses J. WOODRUFF is listed as head of household.  Moses is male, white, age 55 and born in New Jersey.  He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $100.00.  Other occupants living with Moses - Sarah, Susan M., and Jackson WOODRUFF.
[NOTE:  Living beside Joseph WOODRUFF, son of Joshua WOODRUFF.]

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Rutland; Page 301a; Sheet 213; Dwelling 1575, Family 1536; Lines 29-33; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Moses WOODRUFF is living with Jackson WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Moses is male, white, age 63 and born in New Jersey.

BIOGRAPHY:  "Hardesty's History and Geographical Encyclopedia," (Chicago and Toledo:  H.H. Hardesty & Co., 1883); Family History Library; MF.
Information from Biography:  Page 26.  "James OURS - was born in what is now Lewis County, West Virginia and was a son of Nichols and Nancy (CASTO) OURS, who passed their lives in Lewis County and are there buried.  In 1851 he came to Meigs County, Ohio and in this county, in the same year, he became the husband of Susan WOODRUFF.  The Rev. Isaac REYNOLDS of the Methodist Episcopal Church joined them in wedlock, September 13, 1851 and their five children were born on the following dates:  Samaria (LOVETTE), October 17, 1853; Charles W., June 19, 1856; Foster C., April 12, 1859; Marion F., February 9, 1862; Corwin E., August 12, 1865.  The eldest daughter makes the home of her married life in Mason County, West Virginia, Marion F. is deceased, and the remaining children live at home.  Susan, wife of James OURS, was born in New Jersey, July 7, 1823, a daughter of Moses and Sarah (TURNER) WOODRUFF.  Her father was born May 4, 1794 and died February 6, 1867 and her mother, who was born August 2, 1796, died May 4, 1876.  She has one sister, Charlotte WOODRUFF, who was born June 24, 1827 and a brother, Jackson, who was born August 3, 1832."

FIND:  Meigs Co., OH Deeds; 15:278 WOODRUFF 1851.

Sarah Turner

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 11-12; 1846-1848; Volume 12; Page 591; Family History Library; MF 313485.
Information from Land Record:  Nahum WARD of Washington County, Ohio to Sarah WOODRUFF of Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio.  For "relinquishing to me al the estate right claim and demand she has or may have in the former plantation of her late father, Absolem TURNER, situate in the township of Wantage, County of Sussex, State of New Jersey" and $1.00, WARD sold to WOODRUFF 83 acres in Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio on N side of NW 1/4 of Section 36 T2 R11. 10 June 1847.  Signed:  Nahum WARD.  Witnesses:  William S. WARD, Charles R. RHODES. Acknowledged in Washington County, Ohio on 14 June 1847 by Nahum WARD. Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 22 September 1848.

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Dwelling 553; Family 562; Lines 30-33; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Sarah WOODRUFF is living with Moses J. WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Sarah is female, white, age 50 and born in New Jersey.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Rutland; Page 301a; Sheet 213; Dwelling 1575, Family 1536; Lines 29-33; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Sarah WOODRUFF is living with Jackson WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Sarah is female, white, age 62 and born in New Jersey.

FIND:  Meigs Co., OH Deeds; 18:336 1854.

43. Jackson Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; District 98; Dwelling 553; Family 562; Lines 30-33; Family History Library; MF 444703.
Information from 1850 Census:  Jackson WOODRUFF is living with Moses J. WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Jackson is male, white, age 18 and born in New Jersey.  He works as a farmer.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Rutland; Page 301a; Sheet 213; Dwelling 1575, Family 1536; Lines 29-33; conducted on July 19, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Jackson WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Jackson is male, white, age 28 and born in New Jersey.  He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $3,000.00.  His personal estate is valued at $500.00.  Other occupants living with Jackson - Moses and Sarah WOODRUFF [ed. his parents] and John and Daniel ROSE.  John ROSE is male, white, age 22 and born in Ohio and Daniel ROSE is male, white, age 24 and born in Ohio.

FIND:  Meigs Co., OH Deeds; 18:93 WARD 1854; 23:370 WOODRUFF 1854; 23:438 OURS 1861; 23:439 OURS 1861.

16. Cornelius Woodruff

FIND:  1830 Passaic County New Jersey; Pompton Township; Page 124; Family History Library; MF
Information from 1830 Census:  Cornelius WOODRUFF, head of household.

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Cornelius WOODRUFF is listed as head of household.  Cornelius is male, white, age 53 and born in New Jersey.  He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $1,700.00.  Other occupants living with Cornelius - Drucilla, Ann M., Elizabeth, John J., George, Elvira, and Harriet WOODRUFF.

FIND:  WILL Passaic County New Jersey; Surrogate Court Will Records; 864P; Will probated 1864; inventory 1864.

Drucilla Decker

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Drucilla WOODRUFF is living with Cornelius WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Drucilla is female, white, age 47 and born in New Jersey.

47. Anna Maria Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Ann M. WOODRUFF is living with Cornelius WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Ann is female, white, age 19 and born in New Jersey.

48. Elizabeth Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Elizabeth WOODRUFF is living with Cornelius WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Elizabeth is female, white, age 17 and born in New Jersey.

49. John J. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  John J. WOODRUFF is living with Cornelius WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  John is male, white, age 14 and born in New Jersey.

50. George Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  George WOODRUFF is living with Cornelius WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  George is male, white, age 12 and born in New Jersey.

51. Sarah Elvira Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Elvira WOODRUFF is living with Cornelius WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Elvira is female, white, age 10 and born in New Jersey.  She is attending school.

52. Harriet Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 187b; Dwelling 421; Family 421; Lines 24-31; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Harriet WOODRUFF is living with Cornelius WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Harriet is female, white, age 7 and born in New Jersey.  She is attending school.

17. Selah Woodruff

CENSUS:  1840 Passaic County New Jersey; West Milford Township; Page 23; Line 10; Family History Library; MF 16519.
Information from 1840 Census:  Selah WOODRUFF, head of household.
         1 male 30 < 40       Selah WOODRUFF                      b. 1801
         1 female 5 < 10      Euretta WOODRUFF                    b. 1832
         1 female 20 < 30     Rosanna WOODRUFF                    b. 1811

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 162b; Dwelling 68; Family 68; Lines 8-10; conducted on August 23, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Seely WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Seely is male, white, age 48 and born in New Jersey.  His real estate is valued at $3,000.00 and he works as a farmer.  Other occupants living with Seely - Rosanna and Euretta WOODRUFF.  Euretta WOODRUFF is female, white, age 18 and born in New Jersey.

FIND:  WILL Passaic County New Jersey; Surrogate Court Will Records; 1035P; Will probated 1868; inventory 1868.

Rosanna

CENSUS:  1850 Passaic County New Jersey; District 17; West Milford Township; Page 162b; Dwelling 68; Family 68; Lines 8-10; conducted on August 23, 1850; Family History Library; MF 443660.
Information from 1850 Census:  Rosanna WOODRUFF is living with Seely WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Rosanna is female, white, age 39 and born in New Jersey.

20. John Woodruff

LAND:  Mason County West Virginia Land Deeds; Grantee Index; P-Z; 1808-1935; Family History Library; MF 567376.
Information from Land Record:
1824 - David WOODRUFF from Samuel McKEWN F:44, 125.75 acres 17 poles Mill Creek 1825 - David WOODRUFF from James McKOWN F:233, 105.75 acres Mill Creek 1826 - John WOODRUFF from John H. SAYRE G:99, 134 acres, Sandy Creek

TAX:  Mason County Virginia; Personal Property Tax Lists; 1805-1846; Family History Library; MF 1854094.
Information from Tax Record:
1821        - nil WOODRUFF
1822 Feb 13 - Joshua WOODRUFF, 3 horses
1822 Feb 13 - John WOODRUFF, 1 horse

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 31; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  John WOODRUFF married Mary ANDERSON on 2 January 1823.  Services were performed by P.C. Tila LINDLEY.

TAX:  Mason County Virginia; Personal Property Tax Lists; 1805-1846; Family History Library; MF 1854094.
Information from Tax Record:
1823 Mar 31 - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 0 horses
1823 Mar 31 - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1824 Mar 04 - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 2 horses
1824 Mar 04 - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16
1824 Mar 06 - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1825        - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1825        - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1826 Mar 25 - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1826 Mar 31 - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1826 Mar 31 - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1827        - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1827        - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1827        - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 2 horses
1828        - (ditto 1827)

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 87; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  John WOODRUFF married Dolly SMITH on 5 February 1829.  Services were performed by P.C. Spencer W. HAYMAN.

TAX:  Mason County Virginia; Personal Property Tax Lists; 1805-1846; Family History Library; MF 1854094.
Information from Tax Record:
1829        - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1829        - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 2 horses
1830        - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1830        - John WOODRUFF, 2 white males > 16, 3 horses

CENSUS:  1830 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; Page 242; Line 20; Family History Library; MF 337946.
Information from 1830 Census:  John WOODRUFF, head of household.
1 male < 5           Benjamin WOODRUFF                 b. 1825
1 male 30 < 40       John WOODRUFF                     b. 1792/1800
1 female 15 < 20     Dolly WOODRUFF                    b. 1810

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 3-4; 1828-1836; Volume 3; Page 413; Family History Library; MF 313481.
Information from Land Record:  12 March 1831.  John SMITH and Jemima, his wife, of Harrison County, Virginia to John WOODRUFF of Lebanon Township, Meigs County, Ohio.  For $400.00, SMITH sold to WOODRUFF all tract #182 of the Ohio Company's purchase being on the Ohio River 2 miles above Old Toon Creek and adjoining land of Caleb PRICE containing 100 acres.  Signed:  John (his X mark) SMITH and Jemima SMITH.  Acknowledged in Harrison County, Virginia on 12 March 1831 by John and Jemima SMITH.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 4 April 1831.

TAX:  Meigs County Ohio Tax Duplicates; 1830-1836; Family History Library; MF 511801.
Information from 1830-1836 Tax Record:
1831 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; no real estate; 1 horse @ $40; 1 cow @ $8. 1832 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S13.1 Lot 182; 100 acres; 1 horse @ $40; 4 cows @ $32.
1833 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S13, 14 and 15 Lot 182; 100 acres; 1 horse @ $40; 4 cows @ $32.
      Joshua WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; no real estate; 2 horses $80; 7 cows @ $56.
1834 - John WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S13, 14 and 15 Lot 182; 100 acres; 1 horse @ $40; 4 cows @ $32.
      Joshua WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; no real estate; 3 horses @ $120; 5 cows @ $40.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 3-4; 1828-1836; Volume 4; Page 518; Family History Library; MF 313481.
Information from Land Record:  1 September 1834.  Jacob BUFFINGTON and Emelia, his wife, of Meigs County, Ohio to John WOODRUFF of the same place.  For $155.00, BUFFINGTON sold to WOODRUFF land in Meigs County, Ohio, 50 acres being half of lot #170 in Section 17 T2 R11.  Signed:  Jacob BUFFINGTON, Emelia (her X mark) BUFFINGTON.  Witnesses:  John B. WOODBERRY, James LITTLETON. Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 1 September 1834 by Jacob and Emelia BUFFINGTON.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 29 December 1834.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 3-4; 1828-1836; Volume 4; Page 547; Family History Library; MF 313481.
Information from Land Record:  13 April 1834.  John WOODRUFF of Meigs County, Ohio to Thomas D. HOPKINS of the same place.  For $500.00, WOODRUFF sold to HOPKINS 100 acres of land being lot #182 R11 on the Ohio River adjoining land owned by Nehemiah BEEKNELL on the lower side & Charles SHIPMAN.  Signed:  John WOODRUFF, Dorothy (her X mark) WOODRUFF.  Witnesses:  John MOLL, Isaac TAYLOR, David LINSKIT.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 3 May 1834 by John and Dorothy WOODRUFF.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 12 March 1835.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 9-10; 1842-1846; Volume 9; Page 508-509; Family History Library; MF 313484.
Information from Land Record:  The United States to John WOODRUFF of Meigs County, Ohio.  WOODRUFF "deposited in the general Land office of the United States a certificate [#1814] of the register of the land office at Marietta whereby it appears that full payment has been made by said John WOODRUFF according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April 1820 entitled an act making further provisions of the the sale of the public lands" for 40 acres in the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 8 T2 R11.  7 October 1834, Signed:  Andrew JACKSON, President.  Recorded in Volume 4, Page 320 of the General Land office.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 10 August 1844.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 9-10; 1842-1846; Volume 9; Page 509-510; Family History Library; MF 313484.
Information from Land Record:  The United States to John WOODRUFF of Meigs County, Ohio.  WOODRUFF "deposited in the general Land office of the United States a certificate [#2045] of the register of the land office at Marietta whereby it appears that full payment has been made by said John WOODRUFF according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April 1820 entitled an act making further provisions of the the sale of the public lands" for 40 acres in the SE 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of section 8 T2 R11.  8 October 1834, Signed:  Andrew JACKSON, President.  Recorded in Volume 5, Page 45 of the General Land office.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 12 August 1844.

TAX:  Meigs County Ohio Tax Duplicates; 1830-1836; Family History Library; MF 511801.
Information from 1830-1836 Tax Record:
1835 - nil WOODRUFF [ed. only real estate tax lists available 1835-1838] 1836 - Daniel WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S35 Lot 1176; 160 acres.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 9-10; 1842-1846; Volume 9; Page 613; Family History Library; MF 313484.
Information from Land Record:  The United States to John WOODRUFF of Meigs County, Ohio.  WOODRUFF "deposited in the general Land office of the United States a certificate [#2560] of the register of the land office at Marietta whereby it appears that full payment has been made by said John WOODRUFF according to the provisions of the Act of Congress of the 24th of April 1820 entitled an act making further provisions of the the sale of the public lands" for 80 acres in the N 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of section 8 T2 R11.  20 March 1837, Signed:  Martin Van Buren, President.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 30 November 1844.

TAX:  Meigs County Ohio Tax Duplicates; 1837-1838; Family History Library; MF 511802.
Information from 1837-1838 Tax Record:
1837 - Daniel WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S35 Lot 1176; 160 acres.
1838 - Daniel WOODRUFF, Lebanon Twp; R11 T2 S35 Lot 1176; 160 acres.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 5-6; 1836-1839; Volume 6; Page 539; Family History Library; MF 313482.
Information from Land Record:  28 April 1838.  John WOODRUFF and Dolly, his wife, of Meigs County, Ohio to George SMITH of the same place.  For $85.00, WOODRUFF quit claimed unto SMITH the "right title interest claim and demand in and to the Estate of John SMITH deceased . . . to include . . . all the Estate right title . . . that hereafter might belong to us the said John WOODRUFF and Dolly my wife and daughter and legitimate heir of the said John SMITH deceased" the land lying in T2 R11 Section 26 and also a part of the 100 acres lot #210. Signed:  John WOODRUFF, Dolly (her X mark) WOODRUFF.  Witnesses:  N. BICKNELL, Julie BICKNELL.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio by John and Dolly WOODRUFF on 16 May 1838.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 2 January 1839.

CENSUS:  1840 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; Page 68; Line 29; Family History Library; MF 20172.
Information from 1840 Census:  John WOODRUFF, head of household.
1 male 5 < 10        Male WOODRUFF        b. 1830/35
1 male 5 < 10        John J. WOODRUFF     b. 1831
1 male 15 < 20       Benjamin WOODRUFF    b. 1825
1 male 40 < 50       John WOODRUFF        b. 1792/1800
1 female < 5         Eliza WOODRUFF       b. 1839
1 female < 5         Isabelle WOODRUFF    b. 1835/7
1 female 30 < 40     Dolly WOODRUFF       b. 1810

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 11-12; 1846-1848; Volume 12; Page 309; Family History Library; MF 313485.
Information from Land Record:  Spencer H. HAYMAN of Meigs County, Ohio to John WOODRUFF of the same place.  For $500.00, HAYMAN sold to WOODRUFF land in S26 T2 R11 "beginning at the lower River corner of a tract of land sold by Benjamin CHASE to John SMITH deceased on the bank of the Ohio River just above the mouth of Jones Run thence with the lower line of said survey up said run North 42 degrees West 80 poles to a post near the forks of said run, thence South 85 degrees West 58 poles thence North 54 degrees West 49 poles to a post on the old section line thence West on said line 66 poles to the NW corner of said section thence South on said section 61 poles to a post at the corner of Edward SAYRES lot thence with his line South 78 degrees East 185 poles to a post at the river thence up same to place of beginning" containing the "whole of what was called the WOODRUFF Lot supposed to be 93 acres"  3 February 1848.  Signed: Spencer H. HAYMAN.  Witnesses:  John R. ELLIS, Martha Ann HAYMAN.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio, Letart Township on 3 February 1848 by S. H. HAYMAN. Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 20 March 1848.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 13-14; 1848-1851; Volume 14; Page 275; Family History Library; MF 313486.
Information from Land Record:  John WOODRUFF and Dolly, his wife, of Meigs County, Ohio to Elias HUGHS of Jackson County, Virginia.  For $150.00, WOODRUFF sold to HUGHS land in Meigs County, Ohio being part of S26 T2 R11 "beginning at a post at the upper corner of Edward SAYRE's lot on the Bank of the River, thence up the River with the meanders of the same 9 poles thence to run nearly north 74 degrees west to the section line so as to make 18 acres of land Lying aside and adjoining Edward SAYRES land of the lower side of what was formerly called the WOODRUFF lot which had been sold to John SMITH late of Meigs County, deceased"  25 July 1848.  Signed:  John WOODRUFF, Dolly (her X mark) WOODRUFF. Witnesses:  Geo. K. WEBSTER, John J. WOODRUFF.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio on 25 July 1848 by John and Dolly WOODRUFF.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 13 June 1850.

FIND:  Meigs Co., OH, John WOODRUFF estate, Marcus BOSWORTH, administrator #256
      Meigs Co., OH, John WOODRUFF estate, coroners inventory, #1856
      Meigs Co., OH, Eliza WOODRUFF, Marcus BOSWORTH, guardian #2149, (also
                     #2052, #2053)
      Meigs Co., OH, Mary WOODRUFF, Marcus BOSWORTH, guardian #2149, (also
                     #2052, #2053)
      Meigs Co., OH, Isabel WOODRUFF, Marcus BOSWORTH, guardian #2149, (also
                     #2052, #2053)
      Meigs Co., OH, George WOODRUFF, Thomas LAW, guardian, #2052
      Meigs Co., OH, George WOODRUFF, Dorothy WOODRUFF, guardian, #2053

FIND:  1058110 Batch 7535805 02

Mary Anderson

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 31; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  John WOODRUFF married Mary ANDERSON on 2 January 1823.  Services were performed by T.C. Tila LINDLEY.

Dolly "Dorothy" Smith

FIND:  1850 Thomas LAW and Dolly/Dorothy

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 87; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  John WOODRUFF married Dolly SMITH on 5 February 1829.  Services were performed by P.C. Spencer W. HAYMAN.

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 5-6; 1836-1839; Volume 6; Page 539; Family History Library; MF 313482.
Information from Land Record:  28 April 1838.  John WOODRUFF and Dolly, his wife, of Meigs County, Ohio to George SMITH of the same place.  For $85.00, WOODRUFF quit claimed unto SMITH the "right title interest claim and demand in and to the Estate of John SMITH deceased . . . to include . . . all the Estate right title . . . that hereafter might belong to us the said John WOODRUFF and Dolly my wife and daughter and legitimate heir of the said John SMITH deceased" the land lying in T2 R11 Section 26 and also a part of the 100 acres lot #210. Signed:  John WOODRUFF, Dolly (her X mark) WOODRUFF.  Witnesses:  N. BICKNELL, Julie BICKNELL.  Acknowledged in Meigs County, Ohio by John and Dolly WOODRUFF on 16 May 1838.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 2 January 1839.

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Great Bend; Pages 305b; Sheet 222; Dwelling 1642, Family 1601; Lines 33-37; conducted on July 21, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Dorothy LAW is listed as head of household. Dorothy is female, white, age 50 and born in Virginia.  Her real estate is valued at $800.00 and her personal estate is valued at $50.00.  Dorothy cannot read or write.  Other occupants living with Dorothy - Sarah LAW; and Eliza, George and Mary WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1870 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Portland; Folio 71a; Dwelling 160; Family 158; Dorothy Law household; conducted June 9, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Dorotha LAW is listed as head of household. Dorotha is female, white, age 59, and born in West Virginia. Dorotha owns real estate valued at $300.00. Other occupants living with Dorotha - Sarah LAW and George W. WOODRUFF.

57. Isabelle Woodruff

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriage Records; compiled by the DAR; Typescript records by Surname; 1819-1862; Family History Library; MF 317446.
Information from Marriage Record:  Isabella WOODRUFF married John MARTIN on 30 May 1858.  Services were performed by W. L. WINTER, JP.

John Martin

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriage Records; compiled by the DAR; Typescript records by Surname; 1819-1862; Family History Library; MF 317446.
Information from Marriage Record:  Isabella WOODRUFF married John MARTIN on 30 May 1858.  Services were performed by W. L. WINTER, JP.

60. Mary Woodruff

CENSUS:  1860 Meigs County Ohio; Lebanon Township; PO Great Bend; Pages 305b; Sheet 222; Dwelling 1642, Family 1601; Lines 33-37; conducted on July 21, 1860 Family History Library; MF 805008.
Information from 1860 Census:  Mary WOODRUFF is living with Dorothy LAW, who is listed as head of household.  Mary is female, white, age 12 and born in Ohio. She is attending school.

21. Benjamin Woodruff

CHECK:  See Vol 1; Page 73.  Also, Benjamin may have married a second time in Gallia County on 21 December 1833 a Miss Lucy HOLCOMB.  See Vol. 1; Page 240.  (This could be different Benjamin, though, because ancestor was living in Jackson County, Ohio).  Scioto Co. Court Records, etc.

MARRIAGE:  "Marriage Records of Gallia County, Ohio 1803-1850," by Michael L. Trowbridge, ed. (Gallipolis, Ohio:  Gallia County Historical Society, 1983), Page 10.
Information from Marriage Record:  Benjamin WOODRUFF married Nancy MARVIN on 15 February 1816.  Services were conducted by David C. SAYRE.  [At the time of this marriage, Picket MARVIN was living on the Ohio River in Letart Township, present-day Meigs County, Ohio.  This area is directly across the river from Jackson County, West Virginia.]

CENSUS:  1820 Jackson County Ohio; Bloomfield Township; Page 141; Line 14; Family History Library; MF 181395.
Information from 1820 Census:  Benjamin WOODRUFF, head of household.
         1 male < 10          Joshua WOODRUFF                 b. 1818
         1 male < 10          Pickett WOODRUFF                b. 1817
         1 male 16 < 26       Benjamin WOODRUFF               b. 1794/1800
         1 female 16 < 26     Nancy WOODRUFF                  b. 1800/1804

CENSUS:  1830 Jackson County Ohio; Bloomfield Township; Page 112; Family History Library; MF 337945.
Information from 1830 Census:  Benjamin WOODRUFF, head of household.
         1 male < 5           Wilson WOODRUFF                 b. 1828
         1 male < 5           Isaac WOODRUFF                  b. 1827
         1 male 5 < 10        Washington WOODRUFF             b. 1822
         1 male 5 < 10        Joshua WOODRUFF                 b. 1818
         1 male 10 < 15       Pickett WOODRUFF                b. 1817
         1 male 30 < 40       Benjamin WOODRUFF               b. 1794/1800
         1 female < 5         Mary J. WOODRUFF                b. 1825/6
         1 female 20 < 30     Nancy WOODRUFF                  b. 1800/1804

TAX:  Jackson County Ohio; Bloomfield Township; 1823-1831; Volume 673-681; Family History Library; MF 493566.
Information from Tax Record:  Benjamin WOODRUFF (WOODROUGH) was taxed on 30 acres of real estate in R 17 T 8 S 19 NW.  The original proprietor of this land was listed as P. MARVIN and Andrew BOGGS.

TAX:  Jackson County Ohio; Bloomfield Township; 1832-1838; Volume 683-688; Family History Library; MF 493615 Items 1-7.
Information from Tax Record:  Benjamin WOODRUFF (WOODROUGH) was taxed on 30 acres of real estate in R 17 T 8 S 19 NW.

COURT:  Jackson County Common Pleas; Book B; 1822-1832; Page 88.
Information from Court Record:  Benjamin WOODRUFF is listed as a defendant in the index.  Book B of the court records is not available at the Family History Library.

FIND:  Estate Jackson Ohio

NIL:  Jackson County Ohio Will Book; Volume A; 1819-1871; MF 301050.
     Jackson County Ohio Probate Court; MF 301054.
     Jackson County Ohio Court of Common Pleas 1816-1856, index; MF 1303196
          #1.
     Jackson County Ohio Judgement, Estates, Guardianship Index; MF 301054.
     Scioto County Ohio Tax Duplicates - Nile Township 1816-1836; MF 528397,
          514181, 528398.
     Jackson County Ohio Courthouse Attic and Basement Vault for Tax Records
          1839-1848 - records in disarray - not found.
     Ohio State Auditors Office for Tax Records of Jackson County Ohio past
          the year 1838.  Auditors Duplicates from 1832-1892, 63 volumes,
          should be in basement vault on the east wall (in 1942 assessment of
          historical records).

Nancy Marvin

MARRIAGE:  "Marriage Records of Gallia County, Ohio 1803-1850," by Michael L. Trowbridge, ed. (Gallipolis, Ohio:  Gallia County Historical Society, 1983), Page 10.
Information from Marriage Record:  Benjamin WOODRUFF married Nancy MARVIN on 15 February 1816.  Services were conducted by David C. SAYRE.  [At the time of this marriage, Picket MARVIN was living on the Ohio River in Letart Township, present-day Meigs County, Ohio.  This area is directly across the river from Jackson County, West Virginia.]

FIND:  Marriage record for Nancy WOODRUFF after 1838.

NIL:  Checked Jackson County Ohio Marriage Records; DAR Transcripts - nil Nancy
          WOODRUFF.

64. David Woodruff

MARRIAGE:  Jackson County Ohio Marriage Record; Volume C; 1843-1850; Page 105; Family History Library; MF 301043.
Information from Marriage Record:  David WOODROUGH married Nancy WHITE on October 15, 1848.  Services were conducted by Samuel R. JOHNSON, JP.

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Ohio; Franklin Township; Page 297a; Dwelling 942; Family 944; Lines 25-28; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444691.
Information from 1850 Census:  David WOODRUFF is living with Burges WHITE, who is listed as head of household.  David is male, age 24 and born in Ohio.  He works as a farmer.

FIND:  1860

FIND:  1870

FIND:  1880 - checked 1880 book index for OH - several David WOODRUFFs - none
             near Jackson, Scioto, Lawrence, etc.

FIND:  1900 - checked 1900 soundex for OH - nil

NIL:  Jackson County Ohio Courthouse Attic and Basement Vault for Tax Records
          1839-1848 - records in disarray - not found.
     Scioto County Ohio Common Pleas Journal 1838-1851 for Guardianship

Nancy White

MARRIAGE:  Jackson County Ohio Marriage Record; Volume C; 1843-1850; Page 105; Family History Library; MF 301043.
Information from Marriage Record:  David WOODROUGH married Nancy WHITE on October 15, 1848.  Services were conducted by Samuel R. JOHNSON, JP.

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Ohio; Franklin Township; Page 297a; Dwelling 942; Family 944; Lines 25-28; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444691.
Information from 1850 Census:  Nancy WOODRUFF is living with Burges WHITE, who is listed as head of household.  Nancy is age 20, female and born in North Carolina.

22. Joshua Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua WOODRUFF household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Joshua WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Joshua is male, white, age 53, and born in Pennsylvania. He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $8,550.00. Other occupants living with Joshua - Priscilla, James, Amanda, Vashti, Maria, Martha E., Calvin M., Marion, and Joshua WOODRUFF.

CENSUS:  1870 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; PO Martinsburg; Page 234b; Dwelling 131; Family 131; Joshua WOODRUFF household; June 25, 1850.
Information from 1870 Census:  Joshua WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. Joshua is male, white, age 70 and born in Pennsylvania. He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $27,500.00. His personal estate is valued at $880.00. Other occupants living with Joshua - Priscilla, Marian, Eliza Ann, Lora E. and Sarah B. WOODRUFF.

DEATH:  Death Records of Knox County Ohio; Book 1; abstract sent by Connie Schumaker .
Information from Death Record:  Joshua Woodruff d. 16 Jan 1873, married, 75y 3m 14d, died in Clay Twp., born in PA, cause: softening of brain.

Cemetery Records - Knox County Ohio Volume 1, abstract sent by Connie Schumaker . Bell Cemetery - Morgan Township.
Row 12 -
 Joshua Woodruff Sr.  d. 16 Jan 1873  age 76y 3m 14d
 Priscilla Woodruff  w/o Joshua Sr.  d. 16 Jul 1873  71y 9m 3d
 Henry McClelland  b. 2 Jun 1828  d. 10 Jul 1907
 Vashti McClelland  w/o Henry b. 1 Nov 1833  d. 20 Mar 1901
 B. H. McClelland  d. 25 Apr 1866  age 48y 6m 28d
 Ruth McClelland  d. 15 Mar 1897  age 81y 6m
Row 18 -
 James Woodruff  d. 21 Mar 1852  age 26y 3m 21d
 Joshua Woodruff Jr.  s/o J. & P. d. 23 Oct 1869  age 24y
Row 20 -
 Joshua Woodruff Jr.  b. 1870  d. 1909
 Martha Woodruff b. 1871  d. 1939
 Calvin Neil Woodruff d. 1921  age 1m 2d
 Hiram C. Woodruff  b. 1865  d. 1938
 Calvin W. Woodruff b. 1840  d. 1922
 Emeline A. (Cox) Woodruff w/o Calvin W. Woodruff
          b. 1843  d. 1922
 Laura (Moody) Woodruff w/o John F. Woodruff
          b. 1869  d. 1936
 Harry Gail Woodruff  b. 21 May 1900  d. 2 Oct 1900

Priscilla Davis

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua Woodruff household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Priscilla WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Priscilla is female, white, age 47, and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1870 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; PO Martinsburg; Page 234b; Dwelling 131; Family 131; Joshua WOODRUFF household; June 25, 1850.
Information from 1870 Census:  Prissilla [sic] WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Prissilla is female, white, age 66 and born in Pennsylvania.

DEATH:  Death Records of Knox County Ohio; Book 1; abstract sent by Connie Schumaker .
Information from Death Record:  Priscilla Woodruff  d. 16 Jul 1873, widow, 71y 9m 3d, died in Clay Twp., born in Maryland

68. James Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua Woodruff household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  James WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. James is male, white, age 24, and born in Ohio.

69. Amanda Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua Woodruff household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Amanda WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Amanda is female, white, age 18, and born in Ohio.

71. Maria Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua Woodruff household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Maria WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Maria is female, white, age 14, and born in Ohio.

72. Martha E. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua Woodruff household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Martha E. WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Martha is female, white, age 12, and born in Ohio.

74. Marion Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua Woodruff household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Marion WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Marion is male, white, age 8, and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1870 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; PO Martinsburg; Page 234b; Dwelling 131; Family 131; Joshua WOODRUFF household; June 25, 1850.
Information from 1870 Census:  Marian WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Marian is male, white, age 28 and born in Ohio.

75. Joshua Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; Page 370b; Dwelling 2073; Family 2129; Joshua Woodruff household; September 22, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Joshua WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Joshua is male, white, age 4, and born in Ohio.

DEATH:  Death Records of Knox County Ohio; Book 1; abstract sent by Connie Schumaker .
Information from Death Record:  Josiah Woodruff d. 23 Oct 1869, single, 23y 9m 29d,  died in Clay Twp., born in Clay Twp., father: J. Woodruff  mother: Priscilla Woodruff, white. [C.S. ed. looks like they got the name wrong.]

76. Sarah B. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1870 Knox County Ohio; Clay Township; PO Martinsburg; Page 234b; Dwelling 131; Family 131; Joshua WOODRUFF household; June 25, 1850.
Information from 1870 Census:  Sarah B. WOODRUFF is living with Joshua WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household. Sarah is female, white, age 20 and born in Ohio.

23. David Woodruff

LAND:  Mason County West Virginia Land Deeds; Grantee Index; P-Z; 1808-1935; Family History Library; MF 567376.
Information from Land Record:
1824 - David WOODRUFF from Samuel McKEWN F:44, 125.75 acres 17 poles Mill Creek 1825 - David WOODRUFF from James McKOWN F:233, 105.75 acres Mill Creek 1826 - John WOODRUFF from John H. SAYRE G:99, 134 acres, Sandy Creek

TAX:  Mason County Virginia; Personal Property Tax Lists; 1805-1846; Family History Library; MF 1854094.
Information from Tax Record:
1823 Mar 31 - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 0 horses
1823 Mar 31 - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1824 Mar 04 - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 2 horses
1824 Mar 04 - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16
1824 Mar 06 - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1825        - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1825        - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 38; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  David WOODRUFF married Oliva CHASE on 23 January 1825.  Services were performed by P.C. Spencer W. HAYMAN.

TAX:  Mason County Virginia; Personal Property Tax Lists; 1805-1846; Family History Library; MF 1854094.
Information from Tax Record:
1826 Mar 25 - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1826 Mar 31 - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1826 Mar 31 - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1827        - John WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1827        - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 1 horse
1827        - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 2 horses
1828        - (ditto 1827)
1829        - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1829        - Joshua WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 2 horses
1830        - David WOODRUFF, 1 white male > 16, 3 horses
1830        - John WOODRUFF, 2 white males > 16, 3 horses

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 3-4; 1828-1836; Volume 3; Page 316; Family History Library; MF 313481.
Information from Land Record:  23 June 1830.  "David WOODROUGH and Olivia his wife of the county of Mason and State of Virginia" to John SMITH of Letart Township, Meigs County, Ohio.  For $100.00, WOODROUGH sold to SMITH land in Meigs County "beginning at a post in the Bank of the Ohio River being the S.E. corner to COALS lot running thence up the River N 43 degrees East 38 poles 17 links to a post near the mouth of a river thence up the same N 42 degrees 18.78 poles to a post thence south 58 degrees West 53 poles thence N 54 degrees West 49 poles to a section line thence 60 pole NW corner of said section thence S 61 degrees to NE corner of COLES lot thence S 78 degrees East 185 to the Place of beginning."  Lot contained 89 acres in R11 T2 Fraction of S26.  Signed:  David WOODRUFF, Olivia WOODRUFF.  Acknowledged in Mason County, Virginia on 23 June 1830 by David and Olivia WOODRUFF, John WARTH, Justice of Peace.  Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 25 July 1830.

CENSUS:  1830 Mason County Virginia; No Township Listed; Page 168; Line 25; Family History Library; MF 29677.
Information from 1830 Census:  David WOODRUFF, head of household.
1 male < 5           Albert WOODRUFF              b. 1828/9
1 male 10 < 15                                    b. 1815/20
1 male 30 < 40       David WOODRUFF               b. 1790/1800
1 female < 5                                      b. 1825/30
1 female < 5                                      b. 1825/30
1 female 10 < 15                                  b. 1815/20
1 female 20 < 30     Olivia WOODRUFF              b. 1801/2

LAND:  Meigs County Ohio Land Deeds; Volumes 7-8; 1839-1842; Volume 7; Page 258; Family History Library; MF 313483.
Information from Land Record:  9 April 1839.  David WOODRUFF and Olivia, his wife, of Jackson County, Virginia to Halbert LOVE of Letart Township, Meigs County, Ohio.  For $40.00, WOODRUFF sold to LOVE a share of an undivided tract of land in Meigs County, Ohio on the Ohio River in R11 T2 lot 2 "known to be one-eighth part including quantity and quality of the undivided share of said fractional belonging the widow of Haviland CHASE deceased being the undivided sixth part of the widow's Dower of the lands belonging to the estate of Haverland CHASE of Meigs County, deceased . . . we are heirs at Law of and to the estate of Haverland CHASE and from and after the decease of Margaret CHASE, widow at Law."  Signed:  David WOODRUFF, Olivia WOODRUFF.  Acknowledged in Jackson County, Virginia by David and Olivia WOODRUFF on 22 April 1839. Recorded in Meigs County, Ohio on 12 August 1839.

CENSUS:  1840 Jackson County Virginia; Page 215; Line 30; Family History Library; MF 29687.
Information from 1840 Census:  David WOODRUFF, head of household.
1 male < 5           Abraham M. WOODRUFF                b. 1840
1 male < 5
1 male < 5           Sherin WOODRUFF                    b. 1835/6
1 male < 5           Gilbert WOODRUFF                   b. 1835/6
1 male 10 < 15
1 male 10 < 15       Albert WOODRUFF                    b. 1828/9
1 male 40 < 50
1 male 40 < 50       David WOODRUFF                     b. 1798/9
1 female < 5
1 female < 5         Rosetta WOODRUFF                   b. 1837
1 female 5 < 10      Isabella WOODRUFF                  b. 1833
1 female 10 < 15     Jane WOODRUFF                      b. 1830/1
1 female 10 < 15
1 female 10 < 15
1 female 30 < 40     Olivia WOODRUFF                    b. 1801/2

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Page 237a; Sheet 26; Dwelling 672; Family 679; Lines 41-42 and Lines 1-9; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444943.
Information from 1850 Census:  David WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. He is male, white, age 52 and born in Maryland.  David works as a farmer. Other occupants living with David - Olivia, Albert, Jane, Isabella, Gilbert, Sherin, Rosetta, and Abram WOODRUFF; and Julia D. and George HOOD.  Julia HOOD is female, white, age 10 and born in Ohio.  George HOOD is male, white, age 10 and born in Ohio.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Virginia; PO Angerona; Page 525; Sheet 81; Dwelling 549; Family 573; Lines 2-8; conducted on July 2, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805354.
Information from 1860 Census:  David WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. David is male, white, age 61 and born in Maryland. His real estate is valued at $10,000.00.  His personal estate is valued at $1,150.00.  David works as a farmer.  Other occupants living with David - Oliva, Abt., Gilbert, Abr., and L.W. WOODRUFF; and Lizzie CLIFFORD.  L.W. WOODRUFF is male, white, age 8 and born in Virginia.

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriage Records; compiled by the DAR; Typescript records by Surname; 1819-1862; Family History Library; MF 317446.
Information from Marriage Record:  David WOODRUFF married Jane COUFFER on 14 January 1862.  Services were performed by B.F. McELFRESH, M.

CENSUS:  1870 Jackson County West Virginia; Union Township; PO Jackson C.H., Page 389b; Sheet 22; Dwelling 162; Family 163; Lines 15-17; conducted on July 19, 1870; Family History Library; MF 553188.
Information from 1870 Census:  David WOODRUFF is listed as head of household. David is male, white, 71 and born in Maryland.  He works as a farmer.  David's real estate is valued at $7,500.00 and his personal estate is valued at $3,000.00.  Other occupants living with David - Jane and Gilbert WOODRUFF.

Olivia Chase

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriages; Volume 1; 1819-1852; Page 38; Family History Library; MF 313453.
Information from Marriage Record:  David WOODRUFF married Oliva CHASE on 23 January 1825.  Services were performed by P.C. Spencer W. HAYMAN.

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Page 237a; Sheet 26; Dwelling 672; Family 679; Lines 41-42 and Lines 1-9; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444943.
Information from 1850 Census:  Olivia WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Olivia is female, white, age 48 and born in New York.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Virginia; PO Angerona; Page 525; Sheet 81; Dwelling 549; Family 573; Lines 2-8; conducted on July 2, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805354.
Information from 1860 Census:  Oliva WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Oliva is female, white, age 59 and born in New York.

79. Albert Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Page 237a; Sheet 26; Dwelling 672; Family 679; Lines 41-42 and Lines 1-9; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444943.
Information from 1850 Census:  Albert WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Albert is male, white, age 21 and born in Virginia.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Virginia; PO Angerona; Page 525; Sheet 81; Dwelling 549; Family 573; Lines 2-8; conducted on July 2, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805354.
Information from 1860 Census:  Albert WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Albert is male, white, age 32 and born in Virginia.  He works as a farm laborer.

82. Gilbert Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Page 237a; Sheet 26; Dwelling 672; Family 679; Lines 41-42 and Lines 1-9; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444943.
Information from 1850 Census:  Gilbert WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Gilbert is male, white, age 14 and born in Virginia.  He is attending school.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Virginia; PO Angerona; Page 525; Sheet 81; Dwelling 549; Family 573; Lines 2-8; conducted on July 2, 1860; Family History Library; MF 805354.
Information from 1860 Census:  Gilbert WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Gilbert is male, white, age 25 and born in Virginia.  He works as a farm laborer.

CENSUS:  1870 Jackson County West Virginia; Union Township; PO Jackson C.H., Page 389b; Sheet 22; Dwelling 162; Family 163; LInes 15-17; conducted on July 19, 1870; Family History Library; MF 553188.
Information from 1870 Census:  Gilbert WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Gilbert is male, white, age 35 and born in Virginia.  He works as a farm laborer.

FIND:  1880 Jackson County West Virginia; Union Township; Page 29.

MARRIAGE:  "Jackson County Virginia Marriages," Volume 2, 1880-1900; Page 133; Family History Library; 975.431 v2j v.2.
Information from Marriage Record:  Gilbert WOODRUFF, age 45, born Jackson County, Virginia married Lizzie OAKS, age 31, born Mercer County, Virginia on 6 June 1880.

Lizzie Oaks

FIND:  1880 Jackson County West Virginia; Union Township; Page 29.

MARRIAGE:  "Jackson County Virginia Marriages," Volume 2, 1880-1900; Page 133; Family History Library; 975.431 v2j v.2.
Information from Marriage Record:  Gilbert WOODRUFF, age 45, born Jackson County, Virginia married Lizzie OAKS, age 31, born Mercer County, Virginia on 6 June 1880.

83. Spencer Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Page 237a; Sheet 26; Dwelling 672; Family 679; Lines 41-42 and Lines 1-9; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444943.
Information from 1850 Census:  Sherin WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Sherin is male, white, age 14 and born in Virginia.  He is attending school.

DEATH:  Jackson County West Virginia Deaths; 1853-1968; A-Z; Family History Library; MF 567216.
Information from Death Record:  Spencer WOODRUFF died on 8 May 1858 in Jackson County, aged 23 years 11 months and 2 days.  He was white, male, single, and the son of David and Olivia WOODRUFF.  Spencer died of fever.  He was born in Jackson County.  The informant was D. WOODRUFF.

84. Rosetta Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Page 237a; Sheet 26; Dwelling 672; Family 679; Lines 41-42 and Lines 1-9; conducted on September 11, 1850; Family History Library; MF 444943.
Information from 1850 Census:  Rosetta WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Rosetta is female, white, age 13 and born in Virginia.  She is attending school.

MARRIAGE:  "Jackson County Virginia Marriages," Volume 1, 1831-1879; Page 36; Family History Library; 975.431 v2j v.1.
Information from Marriage Record:  John D. CLIFFORD age 43, born Harrison County, Virginia, son of Samuel and Nancy CLIFFORD, married Rosetta WOODRUFF age 21, born Jackson County, Virginia, daughter of David and Olivia WOODRUFF on 21 September 1858.

John D. Clifford

MARRIAGE:  "Jackson County Virginia Marriages," Volume 1, 1831-1879; Page 19; Family History Library; 975.431 v2j v.1.
Information from Marriage Record:  John D. CLIFFORD married Jane M. WOODRUFF, daughter of David WOODRUFF on 23 October 1853.

MARRIAGE:  "Jackson County Virginia Marriages," Volume 1, 1831-1879; Page 36; Family History Library; 975.431 v2j v.1.
Information from Marriage Record:  John D. CLIFFORD age 43, born Harrison County, Virginia, son of Samuel and Nancy CLIFFORD, married Rosetta WOODRUFF age 21, born Jackson County, Virginia, daughter of David and Olivia WOODRUFF on 21 September 1858.

Jane

MARRIAGE:  Meigs County Ohio Marriage Records; compiled by the DAR; Typescript records by Surname; 1819-1862; Family History Library; MF 317446.
Information from Marriage Record:  David WOODRUFF married Jane COUFFER on 14 January 1862.  Services were performed by B.F. McELFRESH, M.

CENSUS:  1870 Jackson County West Virginia; Union Township; PO Jackson C.H., Page 389b; Sheet 22; Dwelling 162; Family 163; LInes 15-17; conducted on July 19, 1870; Family History Library; MF 553188.
Information from 1870 Census:  Jane WOODRUFF is living with David WOODRUFF, who is listed as head of household.  Jane is female, white, age 50 and born in Pennsylvania.  She works at keeping house.

FIND:  1880 Jackson County West Virginia; Union Township; Page 29.

25. Elizabeth A. Woodruff

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Folio 233b; Dwelling 620; Family 627; Robinson WRIGHT household; conducted September 6, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Elizabeth WRIGHT is living with Robinson WRIGHT, who is listed as head of household. Elizabeth is female, white, age 48, and born in Pennsylvania.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Virginia; PO Cottageville; Page 464; Dwelling 135; Family 126; Robinson WRIGHT household; conducted June 8, 1860.
Information from 1860 Census:  Elizabeth WRIGHT is living with Robinson WRIGHT, who is listed as head of household. Elizabeth is female, white, age 60 and born in Virginia.

CENSUS:  1870 Jackson County Virginia; Union Township; Folio 383a; Dwelling 65; Family 66; Elizabeth WRIGHT household; conducted July 13, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Elizabeth WRIGHT is listed as head of household. Elizabeth is female, white, age 67 and born in Pennsylvania. She is living alone, but in the house next to her son, Joshua WRIGHT.

Robinson Wright

CENSUS:  1820 Mason County Virginia; No Township Listed; Page 131; Line 50; Family History Library; MF 193697.
Information from 1820 Census:  Robinson WRIGHT, head of household.
1 male 18 < 26, Robinson Wright, b. 1796
1 female < 10
1 female 16 < 26, Elizabeth Wright, b. 1803

CENSUS:  1830 Mason County Virginia; No Township Listed; Page 168; Line 20; Family History Library; MF 29677.
Information from 1830 Census:  Robinson WRIGHT, head of household.
1 male < 5, Joshua WRIGHT, b. 1828
1 male 30 < 40, Robinson WRIGHT, b. 1796
1 female < 5
1 female < 5
1 female 5 < 10
1 female 5 < 10, Rebecca WRIGHT, b. 1821
1 female 10 < 15, Ruhama WRIGHT, b. 1811
1 female 20 < 30, Elizabeth WRIGHT, b. 1803

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Folio 233b; Dwelling 620; Family 627; Robinson WRIGHT household; conducted September 6, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Robinson WRIGHT is listed as head of household. Robinson is male, white, age 54, and born in Virginia. He works as a farmer but he owns no real estate. Other occupants living with Robinson - Elizabeth, Joshua, Elizabeth, Miriam, Permelia, and Daniel WRIGHT.

CENSUS:  1860 Jackson County Virginia; PO Cottageville; Page 464; Dwelling 135; Family 126; Robinson WRIGHT household; conducted June 8, 1860.
Information from 1860 Census:  Robinson WRIGHT is listed as head of household. Robinson is male, white, age 70 and born in Pennsylvania. He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $1,450.00. His personal estate is valued at $250.00. Other occupants living with Robinson - Elizabeth WRIGHT; James, Miriam and Clara REED.

89. Elizabeth Wright

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Folio 233b; Dwelling 620; Family 627; Robinson WRIGHT household; conducted September 6, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Elizabeth WRIGHT is living with Robinson WRIGHT, who is listed as head of household. Elizabeth is female, white, age 18, and born in Virginia.

91. Permelia Wright

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Folio 233b; Dwelling 620; Family 627; Robinson WRIGHT household; conducted September 6, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Permelia WRIGHT is living with Robinson WRIGHT, who is listed as head of household. Permelia is female, white, age 9, and born in Virginia.

92. Daniel Wright

CENSUS:  1850 Jackson County Virginia; 27th District; Folio 233b; Dwelling 620; Family 627; Robinson WRIGHT household; conducted September 6, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Daniel WRIGHT is living with Robinson WRIGHT, who is listed as head of household. Daniel is male, white, age 7, and born in Virginia.

26. Rachel Woodruff

MARRIAGE:  Mason County West Virginia Marriages, 1806-1878; Family History Library; MF 250065.
Information from Marriage Record:  Jacob STARCHER married Rachel WOODRUFF on 11 February 1823.  Services were performed by Rev. J. WRIGHT.

Jacob Starcher

MARRIAGE:  Mason County West Virginia Marriages, 1806-1878; Family History Library; MF 250065.
Information from Marriage Record:  Jacob STARCHER married Rachel WOODRUFF on 11 February 1823.  Services were performed by Rev. J. WRIGHT.

27. Rebecca Woodruff

MARRIAGE:  "Jackson County Virginia Marriages," Volume 1, 1831-1879; Page 1; Family History Library; 975.431 v2j v.1.
Information from Marriage Record:  Laben HILL married Rebecca WOODRUFF on 29 September 1831.

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Rebecca HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  Rebecca is female, white, age 44 and born in Pennsylvania.  She cannot read or write.

CENSUS:  1870 Mason County Virginia; Union Township; Folio 35a; Dwelling 127; Family 127; PO Arbuckle; conducted on August 11, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Rebecca HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household. Rebecca is female, white, age 50 and born in Virginia.

Laban Hill

MARRIAGE:  "Jackson County Virginia Marriages," Volume 1, 1831-1879; Page 1; Family History Library; 975.431 v2j v.1.
Information from Marriage Record:  Laben HILL married Rebecca WOODRUFF on 29 September 1831.

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Laban HILL is listed as head of household.  Laban is male, white, age 42 and born in New York.  He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $700.00.  Other occupants living with Laban - Rebecca, Roxy, Josephine, Calvin C., Ira E., Elizabeth, Elijah, Enoch and William D. HILL.

CENSUS:  1870 Mason County Virginia; Union Township; Folio 35a; Dwelling 127; Family 127; PO Arbuckle; conducted on August 11, 1870.
Information from 1870 Census:  Laban HILL is listed as head of household. Laban is male, white, age 60 and born in Virginia. He works as a laborer. Other occupants living with Laban - Rebecca HILL.

94. Roxanne Hill

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Roxy HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  Roxy is female, white, age 15 and born in Virginia.

96. Calvin C. Hill

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Calvin C. HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  Calvin C. is male, white, age 10 and born in Virginia.

97. Ira E. Hill

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Ira E. HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  Ira is male, white, age 8 and born in Virginia.

98. Elizabeth Hill

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Elizabeth HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  Elizabeth is female, white, age 6 and born in Virginia.

99. Elijah Hill

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Elijah HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  Elijah is male, white, age 5 and born in Virginia.

100. Enoch Hill

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  Enoch HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  Enoch is male, white, age 3 and born in Virgnia.

101. William D. Hill

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; District 38; Page 367; Dwelling 82; Family 83; conducted on August 2, 1850.
Information from 1850 Census:  William D. HILL is living with Laban HILL, who is listed as head of household.  William is male, white, age 8/12 and born in Virginia.

29. Fanny Woodruff

MARRIAGE:  Mason County West Virginia Marriages, 1806-1878; Family History Library; MF 250065.
Information from Marriage Record:  George PARSONS married Fanny WOODRUFF on 1 March 1827.  Services were performed by Rev. J. WRIGHT.

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; 38th District; Folio 366a; Dwelling 59; Family 60; Jacob NEWELL household; August 1, 1850.
Infomration from 1850 Census:  Frances NEWELL is living with Jacob NEWELL, who is listed as head of household. Frances is female, white, age 43, and born in Pennsylvania. She was married within the year.

CENSUS:  1870 Mason County Virginia; Union Township; PO Arbuckle; Folio 36a; Dwelling 141; Family 141; Francis NEWELL household; August 11, 1870.
Infomration from 1870 Census:  Francis NEWELL is listed as head of household. Francis is female, white, age 70 and born in Virginia. Other occupants living with Francis - Sallie NEWELL.

CENSUS:  1880 Mason County West Virginia; Cologne Township; Folio 226C; Francis PARSONS household; FHL Microfilm 1255408.
Information from 1880 Census:  Francis PARSONS is listed as head of household. Francis is female, white, age 73 and born in Pennsylvania. Both of her parents were born in Pennsylvania. Other occupants living with Francis - Sarah PARSONS, her daughter; Artimitia JEFFRIES, her grand-daughter.

George W. Parsons

MARRIAGE:  Mason County West Virginia Marriages, 1806-1878; Family History Library; MF 250065.
Information from Marriage Record:  George PARSONS married Fanny WOODRUFF on 1 March 1827.  Services were performed by Rev. J. WRIGHT.

CENSUS:  1830 Mason County Virginia; Page 158; Line 16; George W. PARSONS household.
Information from 1830 Census:  George W. PARSONS household.
1 male < 5
1 male 20 < 30, George W. PARSONS, b. 1800-1810
1 female < 5
1 female 20 < 30, Fanny PARSONS, b. 1800-1810

105. Rebecca Parsons

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; 38th District; Folio 366a; Dwelling 59; Family 60; Jacob NEWELL household; August 1, 1850.
Infomration from 1850 Census:  Rebecca PARSONS is living with Jacob NEWELL, who is listed as head of household. Rebecca is female, white, age 19, and born in Virginia.

106. Sarah Parsons

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; 38th District; Folio 366a; Dwelling 59; Family 60; Jacob NEWELL household; August 1, 1850.
Infomration from 1850 Census:  Sarah PARSONS is living with Jacob NEWELL, who is listed as head of household. Sarah is female, white, age 14, and born in Virginia.

CENSUS:  1870 Mason County Virginia; Union Township; PO Arbuckle; Folio 36a; Dwelling 141; Family 141; Francis NEWELL household; August 11, 1870.
Infomration from 1870 Census:  Sallie NEWELL [sic] is living with Francis NEWELL, who is listed as head of household. Sallie is female, white, age 36 and born in Virginia.

CENSUS:  1880 Mason County West Virginia; Cologne Township; Folio 226C; Francis PARSONS household; FHL Microfilm 1255408.
Information from 1880 Census:  Sarah PARSONS is the daughter of Francis PARSONS, who is listed as head of household. Sarah is female, white, age 42 and born in Virginia. Her father was born in Virginia, but her mother was born in Pennsylvania.

Jacob Newell

CENSUS:  1850 Mason County Virginia; 38th District; Folio 366a; Dwelling 59; Family 60; Jacob NEWELL household; August 1, 1850.
Infomration from 1850 Census:  Jacob NEWELL is listed as head of household. Jacob is male, white, age 58, and born in Virginia. He works as a farmer and his real estate is valued at $240.00. He was married within the year. Other occupants living with Jacob - Frances, Sarah, Preston, and Jacob NEWELL; Hiram, Rebecca, Sarah, Elizabeth, and Joel PARSONS.