Jennie (Cook) Rutherford (1878 - 1961)

Born 1 Nov 1878 in Jackson, Arkansas, United States

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Died 27 Mar 1961 at age 82 in Batesville, Independence, Arkansas, United States

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Biography

Jennie Cook entered the world on November 1, 1878, born in Jackson County, Arkansas, to her parents Virgil Young Cook and Mildred Ophelia (Lamb) Cook. In her early years, as documented by the 1880 census, she resided in Glaize Township, Jackson County, Arkansas, alongside her family.

As she grew into adulthood, Jennie found herself living in Christian Township, Independence County, Arkansas, as indicated by the 1900 census records. On June 28, 1905, she embarked on a new chapter in her life by marrying Medford M Rutherford in Independence County, Arkansas.

Throughout the following decades, Jennie's life journey unfolded within various locations in Independence County. The 1910 census reveals her residence in White River Township, Independence County, Arkansas, while the 1920 census records place her in Craig Township, Independence County, Arkansas. She continued to call Craig Township home, as documented by the 1930 and 1940 census records, reflecting her deep ties to the community.

However, on March 27, 1961, Jennie Cook's life took its final turn when she succumbed to carcinoma of the liver. Her passing occurred at the North Arkansas Clinic in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas. She found her resting place at Rutherford Family Cemetery in Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, marking the end of a life journey that spanned several decades and locations in rural Arkansas. Jennie's life story, preserved through census records and her burial site, serves as a testament to her enduring presence in her community and her family's history.

Sources

• 1880 United States Federal Census: Year: 1880; Census Place: Glaize, Jackson, Arkansas; Roll: 47; Page: 476D; Enumeration District: 134 Ancestry Record 6742 #4774441
• 1900 United States Federal Census: Year: 1900; Census Place: Christian, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: 61; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0035 Ancestry Record 7602 #35569802
• 1910 United States Federal Census: Year: 1910; Census Place: White River, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: T624_52; Page: 9a; Enumeration District: 0037; FHL microfilm: 1374065 Ancestry Record 7884 #191074262
• 1920 United States Federal Census: Year: 1920; Census Place: Craig, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: T625_66; Page: 26B; Enumeration District: 40 Ancestry Record 6061 #2192024
• 1930 United States Federal Census: Year: 1930; Census Place: Craig, Independence, Arkansas; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2339812 Ancestry Record 6224 #86273599
• 1940 United States Federal Census: Year: 1940; Census Place: Craig, Independence, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00143; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 32-7 Ancestry Record 2442 #100445029
• Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957: Ancestry.com. Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957 [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2011. Original data: "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957." Index. FamilySearch, Salt Lake City, Utah, 2009, 2011. "Arkansas County Marriages, 1838–1957," database, FamilySearch; from Arkansas Courts of Common Pleas and County Clerks. Digital images of originals housed at various county courthouses in the State of Arkansas. Marriage records. Ancestry Record 2548 #2415680
• Arkansas, Death Certificates, 1914-1969: Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1961; Roll: 1 Ancestry Record 61777 #785074
• Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/15561221/jennie-rutherford: accessed 25 September 2023), memorial page for Jennie Cook Rutherford (1 Nov 1878–1961), Find A Grave: Memorial #15561221, citing Rutherford Family Cemetery, Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA; Maintained by Patricia Heath (contributor 46555946).