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RULOFSON, Rulof (3590)

Parents

Father: RULOFSON, Hermanes Abraham
Mother: VAN HORN, Margaretta

Birth

Born on December 08, 1754 in Middlesex Co., NJ

Death

Died on October 04, 1840 in Hampton, Kings Co., NB

Marriages

PHINNEY, Mehitable
- Married on 1784 in Annapolis Co., NS

Children

RULOFSON, Ann: June 16, 1785 - October 27, 1876
RULOFSON, Margaret: December 20, 1786 - December 22, 1878
RULOFSON, Elizabeth: October 03, 1788 - July 19, 1886
RULOFSON, Isaac Allen: October 08, 1791 - August 22, 1822
RULOFSON, William Hermanes: November 20, 1792 - September 02, 1827
RULOFSON, Desire: May 13, 1795 - 1798
RULOFSON, Mehitable: February 10, 1797 - February 02, 1881
RULOFSON, Elijah: April 20, 1800 - 1802
RULOFSON, Mary: January 14, 1801 - December 14, 1870
RULOFSON, Cornelius: November 14, 1802
RULOFSON, Amy Caroline: November 04, 1804 - March 01, 1899

Notes

Occupation: Major Kings Co. Militia/ Farmer/ Justice of the Peace
Obituary: d. Hampton, Kings Co., 4th inst., Rulof RULOFSON, age 86, Entered the British Service at commencement of the American Revolution being then in his 19th year. During the revolutionary struggle he endured much hardship and was often exposed to danger. Colonel ALLEN by whom he was advanced to the rank of Sgt. Major bestowed upon him many tokens of respect and approbation. Soon after the peace of 1783 he settled in Hampton parish where he resided ever since. Magistrate. Left widow, six daughters, several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Military Service: American Revolution US Army Sgt Major

Sources

Newspaper: Saint John,NB New Brunswick Courier Oct 10,1840