Acknowledgements

Many people have aided in providing the information presented in these pages. Our thanks go out to them.

Individuals

	Janelle Rury, Poulsbo WA my daughter who has been patient with me through the many nights of research and compiling. I couldn't have done it without her support.
	Val and Anelle (Bagley) Rury my parents and Kim, Kevin, Karen, Kraig and Kile my siblings for listening to the family history over and over again.
	Thanks to all the family members I called who were willing to share with me what they new about their families.
	Donald L. and Mary (Maples) Rury, Lowell AR have travelled to New York and researched many libraries and records and has freely shared that information with me.