William
Runyon
Born about in New Jersey
Son of [father unknown] and [mother unknown]
[sibling(s) unknown]
[spouse(s) unknown]
[children unknown]
Died [date unknown]
[location unknown]
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Biography
Date estimation
Based on the birth of Runyon's daughter Jane between 1791 and 1795, estimate that William Runyon was aged 21 at the time, hence born about 1770.
Emigration from New Jersey to Harrison County, Virginia
William Runyon was a Scot who emigrated from New Jersey to Harrison County, Virginia, where he started a family.[1]
William Runyon lost everything to Indians "who attacked and burned his dwelling in Virginia." [1]
Emigration to Ohio
Runyon moved on through Kentucky to Ohio, where he settled in Harlan Township in 1805, the year Ohio became a state. [1]
Runyon's daughter, Jane, was born in Virginia between 1791 and 1795.
Sources
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Gary L. Roberts. Remembering the Sand Creek Massacre: A Historical Review of Methodist Involvement, Influence and Response. Volume 2, Section 3, Daily Christian Advocate, United Methodist General Conference 2016, p. 1291
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