Birth : 1760 Montgomery County, North Carolina, USA
Death : 1850 Cowee, Macon County, North Carolina, USA
Burial : Snow Hill Methodist Cemetery, Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate : 35.2660030, -83.4093710
Description : Ruth was the daughter of Henson Queen and Sarah Hampton. Note: Her grandfather, William Queen is interred at Hogue Cemetery in Bostic.

She would marry Thomas Upton on 20 Aug 1789 in Rutherford County. Performed by: William Monroe, Baptist Minister. Bondsman: William Queen. Witness: Issac Whiteside.

NOTE: Historical records reveal Rutha Queen was previously married to an unknown Hamby (Hambee).

Ruth is listed in her father's Last Will & Testament, which he wrote on 17 Mar 1823 in Rutherford County, along with her mother and siblings. After her father's death, ca. 1825, his estate was probated in... Read More

frequently asked questions (FAQ):

  • Where is Ruth “Rutha” Queen Upton's memorial?

    Ruth “Rutha” Queen Upton's memorial is located at: Snow Hill Methodist Cemetery, Franklin, Macon County, USA.

  • When did Ruth “Rutha” Queen Upton death?

    Ruth “Rutha” Queen Upton death on 1850 in Cowee, Macon County, North Carolina, USA

  • Where are the coordinates of the Ruth “Rutha” Queen Upton's memorial?

    Latitude: 35.2660030
    Longitude: -83.4093710

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Snow Hill Methodist Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2660030, -83.4093710

2. Pleasant Hill AME Church Cemetery
Cowee, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2682369, -83.4067529

3. Cowee Baptist Church Cemetery
Cowee, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2561180, -83.4065830

4. Downs Family Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2536384, -83.4223236

5. Shepherd Memorial Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2783012, -83.3855972

6. Welch-Moore Cemetery
Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2542497, -83.4336680

7. Oak Grove Baptist Church Cemetery
Cowee, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2796500, -83.4482900

8. Iotla Baptist Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2304250, -83.4196970

9. Iotla Methodist Church Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2294180, -83.4170350

10. Liberty Baptist Church Cemetery
Leatherman, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2862600, -83.3666600

11. Lakey Cemetery
Cowee, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2985992, -83.4428024

12. Fouts Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2289009, -83.4381027

13. Old Morgan Cemetery
Burningtown, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2820600, -83.4763600

14. Burningtown Baptist Church Cemetery
Burningtown, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2309100, -83.4721400

15. Ridgecrest Baptist Church Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2225963, -83.3545971

16. Morgan Cemetery
Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2799988, -83.4860992

17. Watauga Baptist Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2311870, -83.3411270

18. Wilkes Cemetery
Burningtown, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2125000, -83.4627800

19. Tellico Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.2821999, -83.5033035

20. East Franklin Baptist Church Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1938280, -83.3689540

21. Mason Branch Cemetery
Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3461930, -83.3913080

22. Barker Family Cemetery
Bryson City, Swain County, USA
Coordinate: 35.3474480, -83.3909950

23. Franklin Baptist Church Cemetery
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1853770, -83.3814030

24. The Great Mound Nikwasi
Franklin, Macon County, USA
Coordinate: 35.1849900, -83.3736000