Born before 9 Dec 1787 in Abberton, Worcestershire, England

Husband of Elizabeth (Lea) Rough — married 24 Sep 1807 in Inkberrow, Worcestershire, England, United Kingdom

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Died 1855 in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom

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Biography

James Ruff was born in Worcestershire, England.

James was born in Abberton, Worcestershire, England. Son of Edward Ruff and Elizabeth. He was baptised on the 9th of December 1787. ^{[1] [2] [3]}

He married Elizabeth Lea, on the 24th of September 1807, in Inkberrow, Worcesershire, England.^{[4] [5] [6] [3]} Together they had seven children.

1. Ann ^{[7] [8]}
2. Mary ^{[9] [10] [11] [12] [13] [14]}
3. John ^{[15] [16] [17]}
4. Elizabeth ^{[18] [19] [20]}
5. Emma ^{[21] [22] [23] [24] [25]}
6. James ^{[26] [27]}
7. Jane ^{[6] [3] [28] [29] [30] [31] [32]}

James ran a vegetable shop in Birmingham, ^[33] and lists his occupation as Dealer in vegetables on the 1851 census. ^[3]

James passed away in 1855 aged 68 years old. ^[34] He was buried at Warstone Lane Cemetery, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England. ^[35]

Research Notes

• According to the millenium file Elizabeth Lee was the mother of Mary Ruff, Elizabeth Ruff, James Ruff and Jane Ruff. I could not find a marriage record between James Ruff and Elizabeth Lee, but I haven' seen the original image of the marriage register, so Elizabeth's surname could well have been mistranscribed as Lacy rather than Lea / Lee. I Have searched Fee Reg, Ancestry, Family Search, Find My Past.

• I then researched the ancestors and descendents of James Ruff and Elizabeth Lea, I found that Elizabeth Lee was daughter of Anthony Lea and Anne London. The London family were certainly closely related to the Ruff family from my research. So can only presume that Elizabeth Lea is the correct surname at birth for James Ruff's wife at this time.

Sources

1. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff, 09 Dec 1787); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 352,018.
2. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (8 March 2018, James Ruff, ); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 325,649.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Family Search: England and Wales Census, 1851 James Ruff, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England; citing Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, p. 39, from "1851 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives of the UK, Kew, Surrey.
4. ↑ : "England Marriages, 1538–1973 ," database, FamilySearch (10 February 2018), James Rough and Elizabeth Lacy, 24 Sep 1807; citing Inkberrow,Worcester,England, reference , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 435,227, 435,228.
5. ↑ Heritage Consulting. Millennium File [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations Inc, 2003. Original data: Heritage Consulting. The Millennium File. Salt Lake City, UT, USA: Heritage Consulting. Ancestry Record 7249 #10341028
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1} : "England and Wales Census, 1841," database with images, FamilySearch (24 May 2019), James Ruff, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom; from "1841 England, Scotland and Wales census," database and images, findmypast (http://www.findmypast.com : n.d.); citing PRO HO 107, The National Archives, Kew, Surrey.
7. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Ann Ruff, 22 Nov 1807); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 991,475.
8. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Ann Ruff, 22 Nov 1807); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 991,475.
9. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (8 March 2018, Jas. Rough in entry for Mary Rough, ); citing yrs 1808-1811, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 813,717.
10. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Rough in entry for Mary Rough, 06 Jun 1811); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 813,713.
11. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Rough in entry for Mary, 06 Jun 1811; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Baptism, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
12. ↑ : "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991," database, FamilySearch (10 February 2018), James Ruff in entry for Mary Ann, burial 20 Nov 1815; citing St Philip, Birmingham, Warwick, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,183.
13. ↑ : "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991," database, FamilySearch (10 February 2018), James Ruff in entry for Mary Ann, burial ; citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,183.
14. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Ruff in entry for Mary Ann, 20 Nov 1815; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Death, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
15. ↑ : "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991," database, FamilySearch (10 February 2018), James Ruff in entry for John Ruff, burial 21 Sep 1813; citing St. Philip, Birmingham, Warwick County, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,182.
16. ↑ :"England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991," database, FamilySearch (10 February 2018), James Ruff in entry for John Ruff, burial 21 Sep 1813; citing St. Philip, Birmingham, Warwick, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,182.
17. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Ruff in entry for John, 21 Sep 1813; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Death, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
18. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Elizabeth Ruff, 10 Jul 1814); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 813,718, 813,719.
19. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Elizabeth Ruff, 10 Jul 1814); citing yr 1813-1832 p 106, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,183.
20. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Ruff in entry for Elizabeth, 18 May 1815; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Baptism, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
21. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Emma Ruff, 27 Dec 1816); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 813,718, 813,719.
22. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Emma Ruff, 27 Dec 1816); citing yr 1813-1832 p 433, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,183.
23. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Ruff in entry for Emma, 07 Apr 1817; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Baptism, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
24. ↑ : "England Deaths and Burials, 1538-1991," database, FamilySearch (10 February 2018), James Ruff in entry for Emma Ruff, burial 19 Apr 1827; citing St. Philip, Birmingham, Warwick, England, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,187.
25. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Ruff in entry for Emma Ruff, 29 Apr 1827; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Death, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
26. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for James Ruff, 13 Oct 1819); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 813,718, 813,719.
27. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Ruff in entry for James, 25 May 1820; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Baptism, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
28. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (9 March 2018, James Ruff in entry for Jane Ruff, ); citing yr 1822-1822 p 315, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,185.
29. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (9 March 2018, James Ruff in entry for Jane Ruff, ); citing yr 1822-1822 p 315, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 502,185.
30. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Jane Ruff, 12 May 1822); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 813,720, 813,721.
31. ↑ : "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975," database, FamilySearch (11 February 2018, James Ruff in entry for Jane Ruff, 12 May 1822); citing , index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 813,720, 813,721.
32. ↑ : "England, Warwickshire, Parish Registers, 1535-1963," database with images, FamilySearch (26 February 2019), James Ruff in entry for Jane, 04 Sep 1822; from parish registers of the Church of England, database and images, citing Baptism, Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, United Kingdom, Warwick County Record Office, England.
33. ↑ "UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946" Free Ancestry Image [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: Ancestry.com Operations, Inc., 2013. Original data: UK, City and County Directories, 1766 - 1946. Citing: UK, City and County Directories, 1600s-1900s Ancestry Record 3145 #20788714
34. ↑ "Death Entry" General Register Office UK; database online. Citing: RUFF, JAMES (age at death: 71) GRO Reference: 1855 J Quarter in BIRMINGHAM Volume 06D Page 2 (accessed 6 Jan 2020)
35. ↑ "Warwickshire, Birmingham Burials, 1836-2010" findmypast.co.uk; databse online. Citing: James Ruff, Death year: 1855, Cemetery: Birmingham, Warstone Lane Cemetery, Warwickshire, England. "Warwickshire, Birmingham Burials, 1836-2010" (accessed 6 Jan 2020)

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