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Catalog ot Issues
June 1, 2002
i J - Ruffner Roots & Ramblings
Catalog of Issues & Contents
Table of Contents
Issues/Contents Page 2
Index to Articles Page 4
Index to RFA Articles . . . . • ...... Page 11
Know Your Board of Directors ...... Page 13
What Is It? Where Is It? Page 14
Family News Births ...... Page 15 Marriages ...... • ...... Page 16 Deaths ...... Page 17
RUFFNER ROOTS & RAMBLINGS
ISSUES/CONTENTS
Volume 1, Issue #1 ...... February 1998 Volume 2, Issue #3 ...... August 1999 Greetings from Organizing Board of Directors Sam McNeely Elected First President 1999 Reunion, Lancaster, Ohio 1999 Reunion Review Some Faced Bullets: She Handled Black Widows Message from the President Report from the Board of Directors Organizing Chairman's Final Report Review - 1997 Ruffner Reunion, Luray First Genealogy Workshop Held in Lancaster Westward Ho - On the Ruffner Trail to Ohio Report on the Charter Meeting The Family Forum - Luray Homestead Cemetery Restoration & Monuments McNeely Children Erect Fence at Monument Booker T. Washington Descendants at Reunion Project to Preserve Ruffner Cemeteries A Civil War Soldier is Memorialized Funds Needed for Ruffner Monument Scenes from 1999 Family Reunion Following Emanuel Ruffner to Ohio Volume 1, Issue #2 ...... August 1998 Luray Site of Reunion 2001 Countdown to the 1999 Ruffner Family Reunion Search for Lewis Ruffner & Other Family Bibles The Ruffner-Rowles House Kanawha History (Part 3) From Lawman to Mortician (George C. Ruffner) Ceremonies of Dedication at Ruffner Homestead Report from the Board of Directors Westward Ho - On the Ruffner Trail to Ohio Volume 2, Issue #4 ...... December 1999 Mason Ruffner - Blues Writer/Singer/Guitarist Message from the President History of the Ruffner Family of Kanawha (Part 1) A Special Gift (Fairfax Deeds) Brave, Stainless and True-Hearted Survey for Update of Family History The Move from Luray to Charleston What Is It? Where Is It? (Ruffner Park) Board of Directors Meeting - 2000 Volume 2, Issue #1 ...... January 1999 Will of Joseph Ruffner, Sr. The Ruffner Family Quilt 2001 Ruffner Family Reunion Reprint of Peter Ruffner & His Descendants First Homes - Fairfield County, OH Report from the Chairman (Robert N. Sheets) Kanawha History (Part 4) Articles of Incorporation (Draft) Booker T. Washington Family Reunion By-Laws of the Ruffner Family Association (Draft) Zane's Trace & The Ruffner Family Volume 3, Issue #1 ...... March 2000 The 300 Mile Journey from Luray to Charleston Ruffner Census - Genealogy Survey In Search of the Ruffners - Ruffner Mountain Message from the President North to Alaska - Julius Ruffner Reunion 2001 Update History of the Ruffner Family of Kanawha (Part 2) Booker T. Washington Family Reunion Emma Lee Lewis & 'The Brick' Volume 2, Issue #2 ...... April 1999 Eleanor WV 65th Anniversary McNeelys Purchase Peter Ruffner Homestead Elks Theater Honors Its Savior (Elisabeth Ruffner) Ruffner Quilt Pattern (Design) Trekking thru OH, WV & VA (Part 1) The 1999 Ruffner Auction Ruffner Family of Kanawha (Part 5) Report from the Chairman (Robert N. Sheets) Holly Grove Mansion, Charleston, WV What Is It? Where Is It? (Ruffner Monument) Edith W. Johnson gives Denver Talk Looking Forward - 1999 Ruffner Reunion Ruffner Family Web Site Introduced 1999 Reunion - Genealogy Workshop We're Home Again (the McNeely story) Volume 3, Issue #2 ...... August 2000 You are invited - Ruffner Homestead Dedication Portraits from the Past - Henry Daniel Ruffner Wagons Ho to the Old Ohio Message from the President Looking Back - 1909 Ruffner Reunion RFA Proclamation to BTW Family The Old Elm Tree (A Ruffner Legend) Walking in Footsteps of Booker T. Washington In the Kitchen with a Ruffner Descendant What Is It? Where Is It? (Ruffner Mine Road) Ruffners In the News (Melissa Ruffner) Eleanor's 65th Anniversary and 'The Brick' Searching for Burial Sites - "A Spiritual Journey" Trekking thru OH, WV & VA (Part 2) History of the Ruffner Family of Kanawha (final)
Page 2 Volume 3, Issue #3 ...... December 2000 The Swiss Family Ruffner - Family History Message from the President Know Your Board - Joseph Wilson Ruffner RF A Board of Directors' Actions RFA Loses Dear Friend - Emma Lee Lewis Letters to the Editor (Joe Ruffner) Ruffner WebSite Update Portraits from the Past - John E. Ruffner Prescott, Arizona - 2003 Knowing Your Board - Robert Newman Sheets Charleston, WV - 2002 BTW's Alabama Ruffners Booker T. Washington Reunion - 2002 What Is It? Where Is It? (Henry Ruffner House) Progress Report - New Ruffner History Book Volume 4, Issue #4 ...... December 2001 RFA- Positions Available A View from the West Window - 9/11/01 The Ruffner Family Website Message from the President Ruffners in the News - George C. Ruffner Endowment Fund Trustees Trekking thru OH, WV & VA (Part 3) 2002 RFA Directors Meeting The 2001 Reunion - Special Events What Is It? Where Is It? (Wm. Henry Ruffner) Ruffner Family Roots - Shenandoah Valley RuffnerFamily WebSite Publication Update Volume 4, Issue #1 ...... February 2001 Know Your Board - Dorotha Russell Ruffner Family Reunion - 2001 RFA Endowment Fund Survey Forms ~ Ruffner History The Ruffner Family Archive Message from the President Elisabeth Ruffner: Champion of Hometown Lancaster/Fairfield Co. Bicentennial David Ruffner's Church - Kanawha Salines Families Share Link to Booker T. Washington Booker T. Washington Reunion - 2002 Making Progress at The Brick' Prescott, Arizona to Host 2003 Ruffner Reunion Crawford Family Reunion Ruffner Family Visit to Washington & Lee Volume 5, Issue #1 ...... March 2002 2001 Reunion Schedule In Memory of Edith Washington Johnson Ruffner Family WebSite President's Message Knowing your Board - Samuel McNeely RFA Endowment Fund Report Trekking thru OH, WV and VA (Part 4) What Is It? Where Is It? (Joseph Ruffner Home) Treasures Donated to Ruffner Archive Volume.4, Issue #2 ...... May 2001 Site of WV Capitol Building (Sale of Infant's Land) Family Reunions Vision of Benjamin Descendants Family History & Genealogy Surveys Ruffner Family WebSite Know Your RFA Board - Phyllis Hershock The RFA Needs You! The Ruffner Family WebSite Message from the President Wagons Ho! Ruffner Reunion Goes West George Edward Ruffner & Lester Ward Ruffner Join Us in Malden 2002 The 2001 Reunion Schedule A Walk with Dr. Washington Touring Luray 2001 Reunion Highlights Volume 5, Issue #2 ...... June 2002 Preserving Our Family History In Remembrance - Doris Laver Ruffner Lodging Arrangements for Lexington Tour Message from the President Picture This! (Archives) What Is It? Where Is It? (Augustus Ruffner Home) Trekking thru OH, WV & VA (Final) What's New - RFA WebSite Plans for RFA Annual Meeting - 2002 Volume 4, Issue #3 ...... September 2001 Joseph & David Ruffner - Kanawha Salt Industry Major Fire Strikes Ruffner Complex at Longwood Ruffner Brothers' Well One Reid & Two Sheets Honored Ruffner Roots in Charleston Message from the President Bringing Religion to the Kanawha What Is It? Where Is It? (Wood House) Know Your RFA Board - Roberta Kirwin RFA Endowment Fund Freedom has a Price RFA Begins a Family Archive Colonial Fourth of July In the Footsteps of Henry Ruffner Return to Family Homestead - 2001 Reunion
Page 3 INDEX TO ARTICLES
Locale (Ancestor) Title/Description
Luray, Page County Review -1997 Ruffner Reunion Vol 1, Issue #1 Virginia February 1998 (Peter/Peter, Jr.) The Family Forum - Luray Homestead Vol 1 , Issue #1 (Ruffner family homestead up for sale) February 1998
McNeelys Purchase Peter Ruffner Vol 2, Issue #2 Homestead (Purchase by Jim & Judi McNeely) April 1999
We're Home Again! (McNeely's Own Story) Vol 2, Issue #2 (Jim & Judi tell their story of their 1999 April 1999 purchase restoring the homestead to Ruffner ownership after nearly 160 years)
You are invited - Ruffner Homestead Vol 2, Issue #2 Dedication April 1999
Dedication at Ruffner Homestead Vol 2, Issue #3 (Story & photos of re-dedication of The Ruffner August 1999 House.)
Luray Site of Reunion 2001 (promo) Vol 2, Issue #3 August 1999
2001 Ruffner Family Reunion (promo) Vol 2, Issue #4 December 1999
Reunion 2001 Update (promo) Vol 3, Issue #1 March 2000
The 2001 Reunion - Special Events (promo) Vol 3, Issue #3 December 2000
Ruffner Family Roots - Shenandoah Valley Vol 3, Issue #3 (Ruffner history in valley) December 2000
Ruffner Family Reunion - 2001 (promo) Vol 4, Issue #1 February 2001
2001 Reunion Schedule Vol 4, Issue #1 February 2001
Trekking thru OH, WV & VA By Joseph Wilson Ruffner, Sr. Final Installment - Joe arrives in Luray, Vol 4, Issue #2 Virginia for the final 2 days of his trek May 2001
The 2001 Reunion Schedule Vol 4, Issue #2 May 2001
Touring Luray Vol 4, Issue #2 May 2001
Page 4 Locale (Ancestor) Title/Description Issue
Luray, Page County 2001 Reunion Highlights Vol 4, Issue #2 Virginia May 2001 (Peter/Peter, Jr.) The Ruffners Return to the Family Vol 4, Issue #3 Homestead (Review of 2001 Reunion) Sept. 2001
Charleston/Malden The Move from Luray to Charleston Vol 1, Issue #2 West Virginia (Joseph Ruffner moves his family in 1795) August 1998 (Joseph) History of the Ruffner Family of Kanawha By Charles Hedrick Part 1 - Joseph Ruffner, Sr. & Vol 1, Issue #2 Joseph Ruffner, Jr. August 1998 Part 2 - David Ruffner Vol 2, Issue #1 January 1999 Part 3 - Dr. Henry Ruffner Vol 2, Issue #3 August1999 Part 4 - Tobias Ruffner & Vol 2, Issue #4 General Lewis Ruffner December 1999 Part 5 - Daniel Ruffner & Vol 3, Issue #1 Colonel Charles Ruffner March 2000 Final Installment - Colonel Joel Ruffner, Vol 3, Issue #2 Augustus Ruffner, James Ruffner, August 2000 Andrew Lewis Ruffner, Andrew L. & Meredith Ruffner, Anastein W. Ruffner and Elizabeth Ruffner
300 Mile Journey from Luray to Charleston Vol 2, Issue #1 (A humorous anecdote of Joseph's journey) January 1999
North to Alaska-Melissa Ruffner Explores Vol 2, Issue #1 Her Roots (Melissa prepares to trace history of January 1999 Julius Ruffner who traveled to British Columbia for 1897 Gold Rush)
In Search of the Ruffners ... Vol 2, Issue #1 The Fruit of the Tree by Marian Harnach January 1999 (the author's story of William Henry Ruffner for whom Ruffner Mountain in Birmingam, AL was named)
The Last Will & Testament of Joseph Ruffner Vol 2, Issue #4 December 1999
Holly Grove Mansion (with photo) Vol 3, Issue #1 (History of the house Daniel Ruffner built in March 2000 1815 on the site of his parents' homestead.)
Portraits from the Past Vol 3, Issue #2 (Historical profile of Colonel Henry Daniel August 2000 Ruffner and his wife, Sarah Alethea Patrick Ruffner. Henry was the son of Augustus Ruffner and grandson of Daniel Ruffner.)
Page 5 Locale (Ancestor} Title/Oesc ri ption
Charleston/Malden Searching for Burial Sites - Vol 3, Issue #2 West Virginia "A Spiritual Journey" by Robert Sheets August 2000 (Joseph) (The search for Viola (Knapp) Ruffner's grave in Louisville, KY and other ancestral grave sites)
Walking in the Footsteps of Vol 3, Issue #2 Booker T. Washington by Bob Sheets August 2000 (Remembrances of the Washington Family Reunion held in Roanoke, VA, June of 2000 and the connection between Booker T. and Lewis & Viola Ruffner.)
BTW's Alabama Ruffners Vol 3, Issue #3 (Joe Ruffner's remarks at the Booker T. December 2000 Washington Reunion in Roanoke, VA on June 24, 2000.)
Trekking thru OH, WV & VA By Joseph Wilson Ruffner, Sr. Part 3 - Joe's trip to Charleston and Malden Vol 3, Issue #3 to explore his family roots December 2000 Part 4 - Joe moves on to Lexington, Virginia Vol 4, Issue #1 and a visit to Washington & Lee February 2001
Families Share Link to Booker T. Washington Vol 4, Issue #1 (Article from Denver Rocky Mountain News re: February 2001 relationship between Washington & Ruffner families.)
Crawford Family Reunion Vol 4, Issue #1 February 2001
In the Footsteps of Henry Ruffner Vol 4, Issue #3 (Details of Ruffner family's visit to Washington & Sept. 2001 Lee University where Dr. Henry Ruffner served as president of then Washington College, 1836-1848.)
Major Fire Strikes Historic Ruffner Complex Vol 4, Issue #3 At Longwood College Sept. 2001 (Details of the blaze that destroyed the historic buildings named for William Henry Ruffner, who was the first president of what is now Longwood College.)
David Ruffner's Church - Kanawha Salines Vol 4, Issue #4 (History of the church that David provided the December 2001 land and funds to build in Malden, WV in 1839.)
. Site of West Virginia Capitol Building Once Vol 5, Issue #1 Owned By Ruffner Family - March 2002 Proceedings to Sell Infant's Land (Documentation of the sale of this property with Henry Daniel Ruffner acting as Guardian for his 17-year-old daughter, Mary E. Ruffner.)
Page 6 Locale (Ancestor} Title/Description
Charleston/Malden Joseph & David Ruffner - Kanawha Salt Vol 5, Issue #2 West Virginia Industry (letter David wrote to Niles Weekly June 2002 (Joseph) Register on November 8, 1815)
Ruffner Brothers' Well Vol 5, Issue #2 (Joseph & David Ruffner's first to be drilled June 2002 In America)
Ruffner Roots in Charleston Vol 5, Issue #2 (Story of Joseph & Ann [Heistand] Ruffner) June 2002
Bringing Religion to the Kanawha Vol 5, Issue #2 (History of Kanawha United Presbyterian June 2002 Church and First Presbyterian Church founded By Dr. Henry Ruffner)
Colonial Fourth of July Vol 5, Issue #2 (From diary of Lewis Summers - celebrating June 2002 On Monday, July 4, 1808, in Charleston)
Eleanor, West Virginia Emma Lee Lewis and 'The Brick' Vol 3, Issue #1 (Joseph) (Joseph Ruffner house purchased by the city of March 2000 Eleanor for its Town Hall. Historic sign states that It was built in 1840 by Joseph Ruffner.)
Eleanor WV 65th Anniversary (Promo) Vol 3, Issue #1 March 2000
Eleanor's 65th Anniversary and 'The Brick' Vol 3, Issue #2 (Attendance of town anniversary celebration and August 2000 tour of the Red House.)
Making Progress at 'The Brick' Vol 4, Issue #1 February 2001
RFA Loses Dear Friend - Emma Lee Lewis Vol 4, Issue #3 Sept. 2001
Fairfield County, Ohio Westward Ho! On the Ruffner Trail to Ohio Vol. 1, Issue #1 (Emanu~I) (Emanuel and his family migrate to Ohio - 1805) February 1998
1999 Reunion, Lancaster, Ohio (promo) Vol 1, Issue #1 February 1998
Some Faced Bullets: She Handled Black Vol 1, Issue #1 Widows (Story of Armada Ruffner's harvesting February 1998 of spider silk during World War II)
Countdown to the 1999 Ruffner Family Vol 1, Issue #2 Reunion (promo) August 1998
Westward Ho - On the Ruffner Trail to Ohio Vol 1, Issue #2 (Early history of Emanuel Ruffner Family) August 1998
Page 7 Locale (Ancestor) Title/Description
Fairfield County, Ohio The Ruffner-Rowles House (with photo) Vol 1, Issue #2 (Emanuel) (History of house Joseph Ruffner, son of August1998 Emanuel, built on Homestead)
Brave, Stainless and True-Hearted Vol 1, Issue #2 (Story about Jacob M. Ruffner, Civil War August 1998 hero - great-grandson of Emanuel)
Zanes's Trace & The Ruffner Family Vol 2, Issue #1 (Route of the Zane's Trace through Lancaster, January 1999 OH and its visibility today on the Harmon Farm)
Looking Forward -1999 Ruffner Reunion Vol 2, Issue #2 April 1999
Wagons Ho to the Old Ohio Vol 2, Issue #2 Promo - 1999 Ruffner Family Reunion April 1999
The Old Elm Tree (A Ruffner Legend) Vol 2, Issue #2 (Story from Peter Ruffner & His Descendants April 1999 wherein Emanuel and his family spend their first night in Ohio)
Looking Back - The 1909 Ruffner Reunion Vol 2, Issue #2 (Article that appeared in the September 12, April 1999 1909, Issue of the Pleasantville News)
A Civil War Soldier is Memorialized Vol 2, Issue #3 (Story about Aaron Thomas McNaghten who August 1999 finally received a grave site 136 years after he was killed in the Civil War and his body never recovered.)
1999 Reunion Review Vol 2, Issue #3 August 1999
Scenes from 1999 Family Reunion Vol 2, Issue #3 August 1999
Booker T. Washington Descendants Vol 2, Issue #3 Honored Guests at 1999 Reunion August 1999
Following Emanuel Ruffner to Ohio Vol 2, Issue #3 August 1999
First Homes -Fairfield County, Ohio Vol 2, Issue #4 (Photos and history of first Ruffner homes in December 1999 Fairfield County - Emanuel's cabin and the Jonas Ruffner Home)
Trekking thru OH, WV & VA By Joseph Wilson Ruffner, Sr. Part 1 - Joe departs Huntsville and arrives in Vol 3, Issue #1 Lancaster, OH to attend 1999 Reunion March 2000 Part 2 - Joe's remembrances of the Vol 3, Issue #2 1999 Reunion August 2000
Page 8 Locale (Ancestor) Title/Description Issue
Fairfield County, Ohio Portraits from the Past Vol 3, Issue #3 (Emanuel) (Profiles of John E. Ruffner and his wife, December 2000 Amanda Dennis Ruffner - with photos. John was grandson of Emanuel.)
Lancaster/Fairfield County Bicentennial Vol 4, Issue #1 February 2001
In Remembrance- Doris Laver Ruffner Vol 5, Issue #2 June 2002
Prescott, Arizona From Lawman to Mortician Vol 1 , Issue #2 (Benjamin) (Sheriff George C. Ruffner wins funeral parlor August 1998 in poker game)
Elks Theater Honors Its Savior Vol 3, Issue #1 (Excerpts from an article that ran in the Daily March 2000 Courier, Prescott, AZ on May 26, 1999, about Elisabeth Ruffner and her outstanding work in historic preservation.)
Ruffners in the News (Melissa Ruffner) Vol 3, Issue #2 (Associated Press Coverage) August 2000
Ruffners in the News - Law Day 2000 Vol 3, Issue #3 (Photo and·caption from July 9, 2000 Prescott, December 2000 Arizona Daily Courier showing the 1898 hanging of a train robber and murderer by Sheriff George C. Ruffner.)
Prescott Arizona - 2003 (Promo for Reunion) Vol 4, Issue #3 Sept. 2001
Elisabeth Ruffner: Champion of Vol 4, Issue #4 "Everybody's Hometown" December 2001 (Article from Rails to Trails Magazine lauding efforts to maintain the architectural integrity of Prescott and preservation of its open spaces.)
Prescott, Arizona to Host 2003 Ruffner Vol 4, Issue #4 Reunion (promo & history) December 2001
Wagons Ho! Ruffner Reunion Goes West Vol 5, Issue #1 (Promo & History - 2003 Reunion) March 2002
Mason, Illinois The Contemporary Scene - Mason Ruffner Vol 1, Issue #2 (Benjamin) (Modern Blues Writer/Singer/Guitarist) August 1998
Biennial Reunions Were Vision of Vol 4, Issue #2 Benjamin Ruffner Descendants May 2001 (Includes history of reunions going back to 1991)
Page 9 Locale (Ancestor) Title/Description
(Benjamin) In the Kitchen with a Ruffner Descendant Vol 2, Issue #2 (Article from the South Bend, Indiana Tribune, April 1999 January 25, 1999, with Robert Cochrane's pancake recipes)
Miscellaneous A View from the West Window Vol 4, Issue #4 (Bob Sheets expresses the Ruffner Family December 2001 response to the fateful events of September 11, 2001)
Freedom has a Price Vol 5,. Issue #2 (Signers of Declaration of Independence) June 2002
Washington, Booker T. Washington Family Reunion Vol 2, Issue #4 Booker T. Family June 2000 December 1999
Edith W. Johnson Gives Denver Talk Vol 3, Issue #1 By Robert Sheets March 2000
Booker T. Washington Family Reunion Vol 3, Issue #1 March 2000
RFA Proclamation to BTW Family Vol 3, Issue #2 August2000
Booker T. Washington Reunion - 2002 Vol 4, Issue #3 Sept. 2001
Booker T. Washington Reunion - 2002 Vol 4, Issue #4 December 2001
In Memory of Edith Washington Johnson Vol 5, Issue #1 By Robert Sheets March 2002
A Walk with Dr. Washington Vol 5, Issue #1 (Promo for BTW 2002 Reunion - March 2002 Charleston/Malden, West Virginia)
Page 10 INDEX TO RFA ARTICLES
Subject Title Issue
ORGANIZING GREETINGS FROM ORGANIZING BOARD VOL 1, #1 FEB 1998 BOARD REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOL 1, #1 FEB 1998 REPORT FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS VOL 1, #2 AUG 1998 REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN (BOB SHEETS) VOL 2, #1 JAN 1999 ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION (DRAFT) VOL 2, #1 JAN 1999 BY-LAWS OF THE RUFFNER FAMILY ASSN. (DRAFT) VOL 2, #1 JAN 1999 REPORT FROM THE CHAIRMAN (BOB SHEETS) VOL 2, #2 APR 1999 ORGANIZING CHAIRMAN'S FINAL REPORT VOL 2, #3 AUG 1999
BOARD OF REPORT ON THE CHARTER MEETING VOL 2, #3 AUG 1999 DIRECTORS BOARD OF DIRECTORS MEETING - 2000 VOL 2, #4 DEC 1999 RFA BOARD OF DIRECTORS' ACTIONS VOL 3, #3 DEC 2000 LETTERS TO THE EDITOR {VOLUNTEERS) VOL 3, #3 DEC 2000 RFA - POSITIONS AVAILABLE (BOARD OPENINGS) VOL 3, #3 DEC 2000 THE RFA NEEDS You! VOL 4, #2 MAY 2001 ONE REID & Two SHEETS HONORED VOL 4, #3 SEPT 2001 CHARLESTON, WV - 2002 VOL 4, #3 SEPT 2001 2002 RFA DIRECTORS MEETING VOL 4, #4 DEC 2001 JOIN Us IN MALDEN 2002 VOL 5, #1 MAR 2002 PLANS FOR RFA ANNUAL MEETING - 2002 VOL 5, #2 JUNE 2002
PRESIDENT SAM MCNEELY ELECTED FIRST PRESIDENT VOL 2, #3 AUG 1999 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (1999 REUNION) VOL 2, #3 AUG 1999 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (GENERAL) VOL 2, #4 DEC 1999 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (SURVEY) VOL 3, #1 MAR 2000 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (BTW REUNION VOL 3, #2 AUG 2000 & 2000 BOARD MEETING MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (2001 REUNION) VOL 3, #3 DEC 2000 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (GENERAL) VOL 4, #1 FEB 2001 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (GENERAL) VOL 4, #2 MAY 2001 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (2001 REUNION) VOL 4, #3 SEPT 2001 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (MAIENFELD) VOL 4, #4 DEC 2001 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (REVIEW/2001) VOL 5, #1 MAR 2002 MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT (GENERAL) VOL 5, #2 JUNE 2002
ENDOWMENT MCNEELY CHILDREN ERECT FENCE AT MONUMENT VOL 1, #1 FEB 19 PROJECTS PROJECT TO PRESERVE RUFFNER CEMETERIES VOL 1, #1 FEB 199 FUNDS NEEDED FOR RUFFNER MONUMENT VOL 1, #1 FEB 1998 CEMETERY RESTORATION & MONUMENTS VOL 2, #3 AUG 1999 PRESERVING OUR FAMILY HISTORY VOL 4, #2 MAY 2001 RF A ENDOWMENT FUND VOL 4, #3 SEPT 2001 ENDOWMENT FUND TRUSTEES VOL 4, #4 DEC 2001 RFA ENDOWMENT FUND VOL 4, #4 DEC 2001 RFA ENDOWMENT FUND REPORT VOL 5, #1 MAR 2002
Page 11 SUBJECT TITLE ISSUE
ARCHIVES THE RUFFNER FAMILY QUILT VOL 2, #1 JAN 1999 RUFFNER QUILT PATTERN (DESIGN} VOL 2, #2 APR 1999 THE 1999 RUFFNER AUCTION VOL 2, #2 APR 1999 SEARCH FOR LEWIS RUFFNER & OTHER VOL 2, #3 AUG 1999 FAMILY BIBLES A SPECIAL GIFT (FAIRFAX DEEDS) VOL 2, #4 DEC 1999 PICTURE THIS! VOL 4, #2 MAY 2001 RfA BEGINS A FAMILY ARCHIVE VOL 4, #3 SEPT. 2001 THE RUFFNER FAMILY ARCHIVE VOL 4, #4 DEC 2001 TREASURES DONATED TO RUFFNER ARCHIVE VOL 5, #1 MAR 2002
HISTORY & REPRINT OF PETER RUFFNER & Hrs GENEALOGY DESCENDANTS VOL 2, #1 JAN 1999 1999 REUNION - GENEALOGY WORKSHOP VOL 2, #2 APR 1999 FIRST GENEALOGY WORKSHOP HELD IN LANCASTER VOL 2, #3 AUG 1999 SURVEY FOR UPDATE OF FAMILY HISTORY VOL 2, #4 DEC 1999 RUFFNER CENSUS - GENEALOGY SURVEY VOL 3, #1 MAR 2000 PROGRESS REPORT - NEW RUFFNER HISTORY BOOK VOL 3, #3 DEC 2000 SURVEY FORMS - RUFFNER HISTORY VOL 4, #1 FEB 2001 THE SWISS FAMILY RUFFNER-FAMILY HISTORY VOL 4, #3 SEPT 2001 PUBLICATION UPDATE VOL 4, #4 DEC 2001 FAMILY HISTORY & GENEALOGY SURVEYS VOL 5, #1 MAR 2002
WEBSITE RUFFNER FAMILY WEB SITE INTRODUCED VOL 3, #1 MAR 2000 THE RUFFNER FAMILY WEBSITE VOL 3, #3 DEC 2000 RUFFNER FAMILY WEBSITE VOL 4, #1 FEB 2001 RUFFNER FAMILY WEBSITE VOL 4, #2 MAY 2001 RUFFNER WEBSITE UPDATE VOL 4, #3 SEPT 2001 RUFFNER FAMILY WEBSITE VOL 4, #4 DEC 2001 THE RUFFNER FAMILY WEBSITE VOL 5, #1 MAR 2002 WHAT'S NEW- RFA WEBSITE VOL 5, #2 JUNE 2002
Page 12 KNOW YOUR BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Name/City Title Issue
Robert Newman "Bob" Sheets Organizing Chairman Vol 3, #3 Dec 2000 Denver, Colorado
Samuel Hearst "Sam" McNeely First President of RFA Vol 4, #1 Feb 2001 Luray, Virginia
George Edward Ruffner Co-founder Ruffner Family Vol 4, #2 May 2001 Inola, Oklahoma Reunions
Lester Ward "Budge" Ruffner Co-founder Ruffner Family Vol 4, #2 May 2001 ( 1918-1996), Prescott, Arizona Reunions
Joseph Wilson "Joe" Ruffner Chairman, RFA Endowment Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001 Huntsville, Alabama
Dorotha Weise Russell Honorary RFA Chaplain Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001 Savoy, Illinois
Phyllis Rinker Hershock RFA Secretary Vol 5, #1 Mar 2002 York, Pennsylvania
Roberta (Ruffner) Kirwin 1999 Reunion Chair Vol 5, #2 June 2002 Lancaster, Ohio
Page 13 WHAT IS IT? WHERE IS IT?
What Where Named for Issue
The Ruffner Monument Ashland County Martin Ruffner, Vol 2, #2 Apr 1999 Ohio Son of Benjamin Ruffner Sr.
Ruffner Park Galena (Delaware John Morgan Vol 2, #4 Dec 1999 County, Ohio Ruffner, Supt. of Galena Schools Emanuel/Jacob/ Isaac/John Lewis
Ruffner Mine Road Atlin, British Julius Ruffner Vol 3, #2 Aug 2000 Columbia (desc. of Joseph) Owner/operator of several gold recovery companies
Dr. Henry Ruffner's House Campus of Dr. Henry Ruffner Vol 3, #3 Dec 2000 Washington & Lee ( Joseph/David) University Lexington, VA
Nehemiah & Eve Ruffner Bob Evans Farm Eve Ruffner Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001 Wood Home Rio Grande Ohio (Joseph)
Home of Harrisonburg William Henry Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001 William Henry Ruffner Virginia ( Joseph/David/Henry) "The Cedars"
Homestead of Joseph & Charleston Son of Peter & Vol 5, #1 Mar 2002 Ann (Heistand) Ruffner West Virginia Mary (Steinman) "Rosedale" Ruffner
Augustus Ruffner Home Charleston Augustus Ruffner Vol 4, #2 June 2002 "Cedar Grove" West Virginia (Joseph/Daniel)
Page 14 FAMILY NEWS - - - - ,s'1iiitts~:,, : ~ 1>~1.. ;,.. -~b:"iJ1-.:~.;;' __ ,:"'~-... .l;f_l t' :- ~--- -~_:-1· 0:.,L •- - CHILD PARENTS DESCENDED FROM DOB/ISSUE
Fulcher, Aileen Lee Robert & Kimberly Joseph December 13, 1999 (McNeely) Fulcher Vol 3, #1 March 2000
Hunt, Geoffrey Ethan Cynthia (Lytle) & Emanuel February 3, 1998 Geoffrey Alan Hunt Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
Kritzwiser, Andrew April (Neff) & Gregory Emanuel May 31, 1999 Allen Kritzwiser Vol 2, #3 Aug 1999
Lind, Tristan Paul R. Richard & Crystal Emanuel June 8, 1997 Lind Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
McNeely, Robert Lee & Rebecca Joseph December 3, 1997 Carter McNeely Vol 1, #1 Feb 1998
Ruffner, Jordan Jeff & Julie Ruffner Emanuel June 21 , 1998 Christopher Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
Ruffner, Joshua Jeff & Julie Ruffner Emanuel October 15, 2001 Taylor Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001
Ruffner, Mary Joseph Wilson Ruffner, Joseph November 29, 1999 Elizabeth Jr. & Amy (Goins) Vol 3, #1 March 2000 Ruffner
Ruffner, Noah Tate Jeffrey E. & Janis Benjamin August 5, 1995 (Symmonds) Ruffner Adopted Dec. 23, 1998 Vol 2, #3 Aug 1999
Ruffner, Gabriel Brian Jeffrey E. & Janis Benjamin January 30, 1997 (Symmonds) Ruffner Adopted Dec. 23, 1998 Vol 2, #3 Aug 1999
Troup, Thomas Robert & Pamela Emanuel December 27, 1997 Walker Troup Vol 1, #1 Feb 1998
Williams, James Shawn & Rebecca Peter, Jr. August 11, 1999 Thomas Williams Vol 2, #4 Dec 1999
Page 15 :;- ~ ~ - -•.· ~ -·- - - - ,. ·~ ·M~8RfA(fE$ . \ • . • . : ,,v::. ..!>~ --~ ,lea - =- - - - ~ -·~ ~ Descendant Ancestor Married Date/Issue
Getz, Tammy S. Peter, Jr. Thomas E. Teele March 17, 2000 Vol 4, #2 May 2001
Jenkins, Tanya Dawn Benjamin Matthew Samuel October 31, 2001 Wease Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001
Kirst, Brooke Emanuel Robert Anthony February 23, 2002 Adrienne George Roussin Vol 5, #2 June 2002
Lind, Roger Ryan Emanuel Leslie Marie Maugans July 1, 1998 Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
Nieman, Natalie Anne Emanuel Scott Edward June 9, 2001 Peterson Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
Ruffner, Christopher Emanuel Denise Lavonne May 26, 2001 David Couch Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
Troup, Robert Emanuel Pamela M. Smith July 5, 1997 Raymond Vol 1, #1 Feb 1998
Zink, "!icole Emanuel Adam Hill January 3, 1998 Vol 1, #1 Feb 1998
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Archambeau, Paul Husband of Lois Ruffner (desc. Emanuel) May 24, 1998 Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
Baker, Sybil 80 Peter, Jr. December 20, 2001 (Dofflemyer) Vol 5, #1 March 2002
Ball, Virginia Lewis 101 Joseph September 26, 2001 (Couch) Vol 5, #1 March 2002
Brown, Clara 80 Peter, Jr. April 30 , 2001 Elizabeth Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
Brown, Francis 84 Husband of Clara Elizabeth Brown (desc. October 4, 2001 Bryant Peter, Jr.) Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001
Cozart, Susan Orr 65 Joseph February 24, 2002 Vol 5, #2 June 2002
Cyphert, Vicki RFA Friend - Page Librarian Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001
Doty, Lucille Benjamin Vol 5, #2 June 2002
Doty, Trela La'Vern 81 Benjamin August 28, 2001 Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001
Enriquez, Janet 64 Joseph May 9, 2002 Vol 5, #2 June 2002
Freckn:,an, Josephine 83 Joseph January 6, 1999 "Jo" (Ruffner) Vol 2, #2 April 1999
Housden,L.Wayne Husband of Sue Ruffner Housden (desc. October 18, 1999 Peter, Jr.) Vol 2, #4 Dec 1999
Housden,Sue 67 Peter, Jr. August 16, 2000 Rebecca (Ruffner) Vol 3, #2 Aug 2000
Johnson, Edith 77 RFA Friend - RFA Board Member- January 6, 2002 Washington Granddaughter of Booker T. Washington Vol 5, #1 March 2002
Johnson, G. Edwin Emanuel February 12, 2001 Vol 4, #2 May 2001
Knauft, Mary Debus 92 Joseph August9,2000 Vol 3, #3 Dec 2000
Lewis, Emma Lee 90 Friend of RFA - "The Red House" - June 22, 2001 Eleanor, WV Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
Mandt; John 43 Joseph January 13, 2000 Frederick Vol 3, #2 Aug 2000
Martin, Raymond C. 80 Husband of Edna Turner Martin (desc. December 20, 2000 Peter, Jr.) Vol 4, #1 Feb 2001
Millican, John Husband of Nancy Millican (desc. June 2001 Benjamin) Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
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Minadeo, Dennis Husband of Sandy Minadeo (desc. June 2001 Joseph) Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
Oatney, F. Earl 72 Emanuel November 19, 1999 Vol 3, #1 March 2000
Reed, Evelyn Marie 90 Emanuel March 18, 2002 (Ruffner) Vol 5, #2 June 2002
Roberson, Iva Jane 87 Peter, Jr. June 19, 2001 Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
Ruffner, Armada 0. 82 Emanuel June 5, 1998 Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
Ruffner, Betty 81 Wife of Robert Pearl Ruffner (desc. September 6, 2000 (Staten) Emanuel) Vol 4, #2 May 2001
Ruffner, Doris Laver 94 Wife of Caleb Ruffner (desc. Emanuel) April 9, 2002 Doris was co-author of Peter Ruffner & Vol 5, #2 June 2002 His Descendants.
Ruffner, Eugene C. Benjamin January 12, 2000 Vol 3, #1 March 2000
Ruffner, Flora 99 Wife of Ernest Howard Ruffner, II (desc. January 3, 1998 (Vaught) Joseph) Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
Ruffner, Rachel Wife of Lewis Ruffner (desc. Joseph) December 6, 1997 Elizabeth (Wilson) Vol 1, #1 Feb 1998
Ruffner, Urban 66 Benjamin November 1, 2000 "Oogie" Bailey Vol 3, #3 Dec 2000
Ruffner, Virginia 83 Wife of Roderick Ruffner (desc. September 17, 1997 Louise Emanuel) Vol 1, #1 Feb 1998
Tesson,Ada 89 Benjamin August 29, 2001 Elizabeth (Doty) Vol 4, #4 Dec 2001
Wilson, Howard C. 68 Emanuel July 19, 1998 Vol 1, #2 Aug 1998
Wisher, Hugh Benjamin Vol 5, #3 June 2002
Woodward, Frances Mother of Judi McNeely (desc. Joseph} June 17, 2001 (Diamond) Vol 4, #3 Sept 2001
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