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William Anderson Ruddell

Birth	:	8 Jan 1817 Kentucky, USA
Death	:	30 Dec 1909 Nodaway County, Missouri, USA
Burial	:	Burr Oak Church Cemetery, Skidmore, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate	:	40.2957300, -95.1600500
Plot	:	Row 12
Description	:	From page 1 of the January 6, 1910 Skidmore New Era newspaper (Skidmore, Missouri): An Old Landmark Removed from Sight William Anderson Ruddell Died, Ripe in years and Full of Honors in His Ninety-Third Year. Probably the Oldest Citizen in the County. 92 years, 11 months, 22 days Funeral Services New Year's Day at Burr Oak Church Conducted by Reuben Barrett. Interment, Burr Oak Cemetery William Anderson Ruddell was born in the state of Kentucky January 8, 1817, and died at the home of his youngest son, Hays Ruddell, Thursday, December 30, 1909, aged 92 years, 11 months, and 22 days. In early boyhood he moved... Read More	From page 1 of the January 6, 1910 Skidmore New Era newspaper (Skidmore, Missouri): An Old Landmark Removed from Sight William Anderson Ruddell Died, Ripe in years and Full of Honors in His Ninety-Third Year. Probably the Oldest Citizen in the County. 92 years, 11 months, 22 days Funeral Services New Year's Day at Burr Oak Church Conducted by Reuben Barrett. Interment, Burr Oak Cemetery William Anderson Ruddell was born in the state of Kentucky January 8, 1817, and died at the home of his youngest son, Hays Ruddell, Thursday, December 30, 1909, aged 92 years, 11 months, and 22 days. In early boyhood he moved to Sangamon county, Illinois, and later to McDonough county, where he was married to Miss Juila Ann Hays. To this union were born eleven children, six sons and five daughters: nine of which survive him. One son, Joseph, died in Illinois and one daughter in Colorado. His dutiful wife and lifelong companion passed away eight years ago last May. He leaves besides his nine children, thirty-four grandchildren and a host of relatives and friends to mourn his departure. In September 1865, he with his family came to Missouri, settling in Nodaway county, and in the fall of '72 he moved on the farm where he has since resided with the exception of two years, when he lived in Fairfax, Atchison county, Mo. His funeral was preached on New Years day by his old friend and neighbor, Rev. Reuben Barrett. A large concourse of sympathizing neighbors filled the house to pay the last sad rites of respect to his character and good citizenship. Rev. Barrett said of him at the close of a very touching funeral service, "I can truthfully say that a good man is gone; in all my long acquaintance with him I never heard him speak evil of a single person." Uncle Billie Ruddell, as he was familiarly called, was highly esteemed by all who knew him. There was a daily beauty about his life which won every heart. In temperament he was mild, conciliatory and candid, yet strong in his beliefs, and firm in his religious and political views. He had always, even in his old age, a smile for everyone. He believed that "Men and women, youth and children, seek the friendship of the sunny-faced;" that "All doors are open to those who smile;" that the man who scatters flowers in the pathway of his fellowmen, who lets into the dark places of life the sunshine of human happiness, is following in the footsteps of his Master. How much this community owes him and such as he, it is impossible to estimate, though it would be a grateful task to trace his influence through some of the more direct channels of life and to hold him up in these degenerate days, in his various characters of husband and father, and of neighbor and friend. To speak of the sons and daughters he has reared to perpetuate his name and emulate his virtue. But it comes not within the scope of this brief article to do so. Suffice it to say he lived nobly and died peacefully at the advance age of nearly 93 years. The stern Reaper found him, "as a shock of corn, fully ripe for harvest." Not for him be our tears; rather let us crown his grave with garlands; few of us will live as long or as well, and fewer yet will the Angel of Death greet with such a loving touch.

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Where is William Anderson Ruddell's memorial?
William Anderson Ruddell's memorial is located at: Burr Oak Church Cemetery, Skidmore, Nodaway County, USA.
When did William Anderson Ruddell death?
William Anderson Ruddell death on 30 Dec 1909 in Nodaway County, Missouri, USA
Where are the coordinates of the William Anderson Ruddell's memorial?
Latitude: 40.2957300
Longitude: -95.1600500

Family Members:

Spouse

Julia Ann Hays Ruddell

(1825 - 1901)

Children

Hester Ruddell Ward

(1846 - 1942)

Mary Frances Ruddell Garnett

(1854 - 1935)

Charles Hays Ruddell

(1868 - 1954)

Stella M Ruddell Brown

(1871 - 1950)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Burr Oak Church Cemetery
Skidmore, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2957300, -95.1600500

2. Squaw Creek Burial Site
Fairfax, Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2912800, -95.1932700

3. Masonic Cemetery
Skidmore, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2905998, -95.0875015

4. Hillcrest Cemetery
Skidmore, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2689018, -95.0860977

5. Smith Cemetery
Skidmore, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2971992, -95.0702972

6. Walkup Grove Cemetery
Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3203011, -95.2566986

7. North Bethel Cemetery
Mound City, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2191307, -95.2010753

8. Groves Cemetery
Graham, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2369003, -95.0500031

9. Quitman Cemetery
Quitman, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3824997, -95.0772018

10. IOOF Cemetery
Quitman, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3842583, -95.0793686

11. Maitland Cemetery
Maitland, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2019196, -95.0847015

12. Cameron Cemetery
Maryville, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3223700, -95.0128700

13. Center District Cemetery
Mound City, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1743202, -95.1822891

14. Prairie Home Cemetery
Graham, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2036018, -95.0488968

15. Linville Cemetery
Graham, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2160988, -95.0261002

16. New Liberty Cemetery
Craig, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2048187, -95.2866135

17. Schooler Cemetery
Maitland, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1666985, -95.0903015

18. Franklin Burial Site
Fairfax, Atchison County, USA
Coordinate: 40.2740910, -95.3431320

19. Nodaway County Cemetery
Maryville, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3483391, -94.9687271

20. Cain Cemetery
Maryville, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.3656006, -94.9777985

21. Old Mound City Cemetery
Mound City, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1499560, -95.2372380

22. Mount Hope Cemetery
Mound City, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1450005, -95.2221985

23. Caton Family Cemetery
Mound City, Holt County, USA
Coordinate: 40.1611980, -95.2748700

24. Ohio Cemetery
Burlington Junction, Nodaway County, USA
Coordinate: 40.4407997, -95.0686035