Sixth Generation


232. Elizabeth "Betsy" RUTHERFORD was born about 1793 in Wythe Co., VA.58 She died before 6 July 1868 in McMinn Co., TN.58

Elizabeth "Betsy" RUTHERFORD and Christopher SHIPLEY were married on 20 April 1811 in Knox Co., TN.44,58,59 The bond for the marriage was agreed on and signed by Christopher Shipley and John Rutherford.
Christopher SHIPLEY was born on 14 August 1785 in Washington Co., NC.58 He died on 30 May 1830 in McMinn Co., TN.58 1807 Knox Co. Tennessee. Christopher paid taxes on 100 acres of land.
1830 McMinn Co. Tennessee May 30th. Christopher signed his last will and testiment and it was probated on June 7th 1830. This was before the 1830 Tennessee Census so only Elizabeth and her family were shown.
The Witnesses and Executer to his will were the following men who lived next to them. One was the brother of Elizabeth, James Rutherford. The other two were friends or family. James Regan and Philip Frye. Also Edward Rutherford lived next to them and was some relation to Elizabeth.


Elizabeth "Betsy" RUTHERFORD and Christopher SHIPLEY had the following children:

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Uriah Hart SHIPLEY.

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ii.

James Harvey SHIPLEY.

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iii.

Randolph Rutherford SHIPLEY.

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iv.

Mary "Polly" SHIPLEY.

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v.

Thomas Christopher SHIPLEY.

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vi.

William E. SHIPLEY.

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vii.

Martin James SHIPLEY.

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viii.

Nehemiah SHIPLEY.

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ix.

David F. SHIPLEY.

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x.

Elizabeth SHIPLEY.