My name is Kenneth William Rury from Poulsbo,WA son of Val Rury & Anelle Bagley, grandson of David Rury and Myrtle
Trevethan, great grandson of Amos Rury and Ida Johnson, 2nd great grandson of Frederick Rury and Willimina Deppe (German
Immigrants), 3rd great grandson of Frederick Rury and Mary Draithaupt (German Immigrants). My daughter is Janelle Marie Rury
as shown in the photo, age 8 in 1994.
I had trouble getting this second newsletter out because I was writing a book
on CD-ROM technology. In the process I came down with Tendonitis and Bursitis. I could barely move my fingers and had to take 2
months medical leave and reduce the amount of typing I was doing. After extensive physical therapy, weight training and rest I was
able to return to work. I am doing better now and have updated my records with the Census
information I gathered in 1994.
The Rury Gazette is designed to communicate information regarding Rury’s including both past and present. If you have something
you would like to have added to the family tree research please e-mail or write.
Kenneth W. Rury
18091 10th Ave NE
Poulsbo, WA 98370-8731
Rury Poetry
Kevin Rury found a poem on the Internet written by William Butler Yeats (1865-1939), Irish poet He lived in London and in Sligo
(Northern Ireland), where many of his poems are set. Yeates was fascinated by Irish legend and the occult and in the poem we find
the source of the legend.
"They have heaped the stones above his grave In Muirthemne, and over it In changeless Ogham letters
writ Baile, that was of Rury’s seed."
Ogham is an alphabetic system of inscribed notches used to write Old Irish, chiefly on the
edges of memorial stones, from the fifth to the early seventh century. Baile Rury is said to have died around the time of Christ.
"Baile and Aillinn were lovers, but Aengus, the Master of Love, wishing them to be happy in his own land
among the dead, told to each a story of the other’s death, so that their hearts were broken and they died."
Click here to see the full poem of Baile and Aillinn.
If you want to read some poems from a living Rury poet checkout the Karen's Poem Page by Karen
George.
Family History
If you could trace far enough back, we would all be from one place. In reality most of us can only trace back several generations.
Studying the culture and history of our ancestors can help explain why certain traditions have been passed down. In this edition of
the Rury Gazette we will explore the Scottish background of the Rury family. I would like to share stories from you regarding how
your family got to be where they are. So please write the editor.
Work on Rury Family Tree continues. This has been a major project, but will be of much interest to anyone doing Rury genealogy. I
have gathered over 529 Rury's currently and total of 2300 names. This means I have 3x as much information on the ancestor of
Rury spouses then I do Rury’s. Some dating back to 1344 and my seventeenth great grandfather on my mothers side. The
Descendants of the New York Rury’s is 140 pages long. The Descendants of the Illinois Rury’s is 86 pages long. The Record of the
Scotland Rury’s is 14 pages.
Some of you have already sent me information and I have entered and cataloged this information. Please include source information
when possible. This helps to verify information when a discrepancy shows up.
Please send whatever information you can. If you need help with the costs let me know.
Scotland
The rumor that occurs the most, from the oldest of relatives and from a number of separate family trees, is that we are Scotch or
Scotch-Irish descent. This despite being part of German communities in the U.S. and many even spoke German, had German accents
or immigrated from Germany.
Approximately 250,000 Scotch-Irish immigrants came to America between 1717 and 1775. Most of these were actually transplanted
lowland Scots who, in one of many English schemes to subdue the Irish, had been urged to emigrate to Ulster in Northern Ireland a
century earlier by James I. It was thought that hard-nosed Presbyterian Scotsmen could better control the Irish than England's
standing army, but by 1717 the Scotch-Irish were in trouble themselves. A depression in the flax industry, higher rents, severe frosts,
a sheep disease, and a small pox epidemic scourged Ulster. They emigrated to the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia, the Piedmont
country of North Carolina, to New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, New Hampshire, Maine, and Pennsylvania.
Donald L. Rury's daughter, Dr. Donna Smith, spent the summer of 1992 in Europe, England and Scotland and she tells us, that the
McRury name is still well represented in Scotland. We believe our Rury (or McRury) ancestor fled Scotland Ca 1745 after the
Jacobite Rebellion, when the clan system was abolished. They probably fled to Holland or Germany, where they married a Dutch or
German wives. Henry Rury came to America with his sons Henry and Justice William Rury probably circa 1767. They also married
Dutch or German women in America, but they had not lost their Scottish roots, because they were members of the James Dempster
Meeting house, lead by a Presbyterian minister from Edon, Scotland.
Other rumors include the name originating as Roarhe (Irish) or O'Rouke (Scotch/Irish) and then changed to O'Rury and later
dropped the O'. Many times it is rumored the name was longer such as Rurhody, Ruradie, Ruroadie?
The editors view is that we are immigrants from Germany, but descendants of Scotland. The Rury’s are from the Highland clans and
the Hebrides, the, group of more than 500 islands, W and NW Scotland. Ireland is just Southwest of these Islands.
History:
Rury's are found in various books from Scotland.
The Surnames of Scotland by George F. Black, PH.D., 1946, PAGE: 562-563.
MACRORY, Macrorie, Macrury. G. MacRuairidh, 'son of Ruadhri.' See Rory
MacRuaraidh and MacIlliruaidh, Islay surnames, are sometimes Anglicized Reid (Celt, Mon., X), and Mackury is a Barra form of
the name. Makreury 1427, McKrory 1682, McRorie 1675, Mc royre c.1520, Mc royri 1522.
MACRORYVICEANVAN, 1718, not a surname,=Mac Ruairidh mhic Iain bhain.
Actual names found:
Make Rori, Thomas, father
Make Rori, Ninian, son, died 1298 in Carlisle prison
Make Rori, Brice, father
Make Rori, Gilepatrike, son, died 1298 in Carlisle prison
Makrore Mc Kilfersen, Alexander, tenant of Kilkewane, Kintyre circa 1500
McRorie, Gillechallome in Abironethie, circa 1600
M'Rorie, Donald Dew in Ballince, denounced as rebels in 1675
M'Rorie, John in Ballince, denounced as rebels in 1675
M'Rourie, John in Ardtounsichever, denounced as rebels in 1675
M'Rory, Taskel of Inverness, Jacobite prisoner
The most interesting of the lineages puts the Rury’s as the brother to the original Donald of the MacDonalds and closely related to
the McDugals.
The most powerful of all the Highland clans, the Clan Donald takes its name from Donald, grandson of Somerled, King of the Isles.
The clan held-extensive territory, and during the struggle of Bruce, Alexander, chief of the clan opposed him. However, Angus Og,
his brother, was a strong supporter of King Robert, and with a large number of the clan fought for him at Bannockburn. When Bruce
succeeded to the throne, Alexander's possessions were granted to Angus. On the death of Bruce the Clan Donald withdrew their
support until they were reconciled to David II. At a later date John, Lord of the Isles, and chief of the clan, divorced his wife Amy,
with whom he received the possessions of the Clan MacRury, and married Margaret, daughter of Robert, High Steward of Scotland,
afterwards Robert II. The marriage was indirectly the cause of the Battle of Harlaw in 1411.
In the book Clans, Septs & Regements of The Scottish Highlands states:
Although the MacRuairi lands passed into the hands of the McDonald clan, the MacRuairi (McRury) name is still represented by a
considerable number of clansman in the land of our sires. They call themselves the McRurys. McRury is therefore the oldest Clan
name in Uist, as a sept, they haven't retrieved their fallen fortunes of their house, but they have at least succeeded in preserving the
name from being lost, and they have done nothing to tarnish that name, or the fair fame of MacRuairi of Garmoran and the North
Isles.
Septs under McDonald Clan
McRorie
McRurie
Rorie
Places
Please send me descriptions of where you live or where your ancestors lived. I would like to include them
in future issues. Have your children research the history of a particular Rury event or place. Take them to the library or nearest
genealogical center for a field trip. Have fun!
Research
Information I am looking for is names and dates of marriages, birth, deaths, baptisms, christenings, occupation, education, phone #'s,
addresses, newspaper clipping (weddings, obituaries, special event etc.). Describe your parents or grand parents the way you
remember them. Describe where you grew up. List your addresses and occupations by ranges in years, rather than just the current.
This helps to determine if the person at one address is the same person at another, just moved. If you do not want your telephone or
address listed please let me know. Example:
RESIDENCES:
(1998- ) 18091 10 Ave NE, Poulsbo, WA 98370
(1987-1988) 10322 Rosedale Bay CT NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335
(1986-1987) 10870 Fairview Blvd, Port Orchard, WA
I also hope to establish some demographic information like what path the Rury's took immigrating across the U.S. How many
Rury's lived in each area during each decade. Hereditary illnesses Rury's should watch for.
If you can research your state census records, or document Rury's in the local cemetery or check telephone books in places you
travel, specially when in another country than you have provided something that is priceless.
HELP: If there is anyone who lives near Steeleville, Ava, Cutler and Percy I need help. Several Rury families come from that area,
but we lack a lot of information. If anyone could visit the cemeteries there and check the public libraries or court house etc I would
be deeply indebted. Call me I will send what I have on those Rury's.
Electronic Versions
If you have a PC or Apple Computer you may want to consider buying Genealogical software. The Rury Family Tree is large and
has more information than I could ever print. Looking at an electronic version is more versatile and provide the flexibility of
searching and generating different views on the spot. I use Family Origins for Windows from Parsons Technology, which cost
around $29 + $5 shipping, Call 1-800-223-6925 for the current price. I also have Family Tree Maker. Or you can use any software that can import GEDCOM files.
I have found though that formatting and some data gets lost during transfers. I am more than happy to provide a copy of the
database on 3.5" or 5.25" diskettes in either GEDCOM or Family Origins format, rather than in hard copy form. You can now download zipped GEDCOM files
or access the information directly from the internet.
Resources
Producing the Rury Gazette and printing/mailing the Rury Family Tree is expensive. I have at my own expense printed and mailed
to each family group a copy of the 1st Edition of the Rury Family Tree and Gazette. Due to the size of the Rury Family Tree, if you
want updated editions or more copies mailed I ask that you cover printing and mailing costs.
I am not charging for my labor.
Printing Postage
New York Rury Descendants $9.00 $5.00
Illinois Rury Descendants $6.00 $3.00
Scotland $1.00 $1.00
Diskette 3.5” or 5.25” all free free
E-mail RTF or GEDCOM format free free
Side branches quoted upon request
I will take orders at any time, but may group printings together. Diskettes or
email available
anytime.
Donations to help cover the costs are greatly appreciated and will be used solely to further this effort. If you cannot afford the above costs and are interested in your
ancestors I will cover your costs. Genealogy should be for everyone.
Statistics
Names Ending in Rury as of July 1996
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS ALL MALE FEMALE
Individuals selected 537 302 211
Individuals w/ marriage age 180 128 52
Ave age at first marriage 27 28 24
Min age at first marriage 15 15 15
Max age at first marriage 76 76 74
Individuals w/ death age 173 105 53
Ave age at death 54 61 53
Max age at death 144 144 94
MARRIAGE STATISTICS ALL MALE FEMALE
Married individuals 304 209 95
Ave marriages/individual 1 1 1.2
Min marriages/individual 0 0 0
Max marriages/individual 6 6 2
Ave children/marriage 1.9 2.3 1.1
Max children/marriage 12 12 10
Mailing List
This is the mailing list for the Rury Gazette. If your mailing address changes let me know. Listed with each name are those I hope
can share your copy. If you wish to keep receiving this newsletter I must get a call, post card or letter stating such. If you would like
someone else to get the newsletter instead of yourself let me know. If you can receive it from the internet let me know.
Descendents of Frederick Rury, IL
Larry (Cris) and Linda Rury
25821 W Renwick Rd
Plainfield, IL 60544
c/o Cris Lee,Jason,,Elmer Earl,Frank,Jayme,Rebecca,Rachel
Eldora (Lisk) Rury
211 S West St
Galena, IL 61036
c/o Donna,Donald V., Jerry, Bonnie, Debra, Rebecca
Paul Jr. III Rury
Box 272,
S. Wilmington, IL 60474
c/o Laverne,MaryPaul Jr. III, Lester,Helen
Alan L. Swanson
son of Barbara Rury
208 E. Illinois ST.
Cambridge, IL 61238
c/o 3.5" Parsons format
John Oren and Bobbie (Austin) Rury
6455 Brandywood Trl
Sun Prairie, WI 53590
c/o Danial,Luciana,Chad,, Linda,Gail
Dennis and Shelia ( Kuhlman) Rury
2961 Walnut Ct
Bettendorf, IA 52722-4527
c/o Holly,Timothy,Andrew
Jan S. and Beverly (Kennedy) Rury
1516 Meadow Ct
Midlothian, TX 76065
email: jsrury@ix.netcom.com
c/o Keith, Bryan, Jan, Linda, Jay R.
Parsons format
*Clyde Everett Rury
138 Harmond RD Lake View Acres
Mabank, TX 75147
J.A. Rury
641 S East St, Sheffield, IL 61361 (Jun-Oct)
c/o brother Paul
Dennis K. and Heidi (Volzke) Rury
6206 Purple Hills DR.
San Jose, CA 95119
c/o Velma,,Jan,,Paula, Teresa
Timothy and Merrie (Symthe) Rury
439 Heather Ct, Benicia, CA 94510-1445
c/o Jaquie
Cheryl (Rury) Grimm
2750
Addy, WA 99101
Ada M. Rury
2221 Lincoln Dr 2314
Arlington, TX 76011
c/o William Edward,brother, Steven, Kathy, and Children
Descendants of Justice William Rury, NY
*John L. and Doris (?) Rury, JR
2 Belmont Ave S
Plattsburgh, NY 12901
c/o John L. II, Michael, Cynthia, Kim, Joyce, Suzan, Frederick, Elizabeth, Virginia
John L. Rury II
2624 N. Richmond
Chicago, IL 60647
Stephen A. and Barbara (Cole) Rury
c/o Cole
38 Burdick Ave
Johnson City, NY 13790
Thomas and Ellen (Haulton) Rury
6 College St
Binghamton, NY 13905-3602
c/o Jessica,Kyle,Patrick
*Francis V. and Hellen (Eckler) Rury
8 Main ST
Box 96
Cherry Valley, NY 13320
c/o Edward,Gregory,Mildrid
*John Brokaw
1418 Fincke Ave
Utica, NY 13502
Lester and Mary (Donovan) Rury
2755 Curlew Rd. #88
Palm Harbor, FL 34684
Winter/Primary Address
29 Beechknoll Rd
Binghamton, NY 13903
Summer Address
c/o Christopher
Charles D. Rury
email: cdr2@email.psu.edu
Carl W. Rury
97 Lake Smart Dr.
Winter Haven, FL 33881-9653
*Donald L. and Mary (Maples) Rury
1716 Carol PL, Apt A
Lowell, AR 72745
Embey Orville Rury
11500 Pine Dr.,
Gulfport, MS 39503
Paul Allison Theresa (Ryan) Rury
803 Brookhaven Circle
Shelbyville, TN 37160
c/o Sheryl,Richard,Ronald,Jennifer etc.
Lou R. and Patricia (Weidner) Rury
1839 Queenbridge Circle
Indianapolis, IN 46219-2432
c/o 3.5" Parsons format
Charles A. and Betty (Beebee) Rury
1504 S.E. Harris Drive
Bartlesville, OK 74006
c/o Teresa,Charles +
Orland Sr. Rury
4709 FM973
Del Valle, TX 78617
c/o Orland Jr.,Katherine,Carolline,John Paul, Stephen
Sandy (Embey Jr) Rury
1433 Long Shadow Ln
Mesquite, TX 75149
Zelbert Rury
132 Highland Dr,
Clovis, NM 88101
c/o Brother Elbert, sons Stephen W., Michael
James Weldon Rury
7508 Parkway Dr. #200
La Mesa, CA 91942
Clauzelle Elizabeth Rury
2124 SE 52nd AVE
Portland, OR 97215
Descendents of Henry JR Rury, NY
I have found no living Rury from this line. The latest information stops in the 1840’s. If anyone has a contact for this family line,
whether Rury or a descendant of a Rury let me know. It would be most unfortunate to find this family branch to have died out so
early.
Digging Your Roots A to Z
Tracing family history is a fun and challenging task. Beginners can find expert help from many places.
Here are some tips written by Clunie.
Attend a genealogy class.
Begin with what you know and work backward.
Computerize your data collection.
Don’t fall for the trap “If it’s printed, it must be true.”
Evaluate all conflicting evidence.
Find others who are researching the same family lines.
Guard against quick conclusions.
Have a general plan.
Involve other family members.
Just names, dates, and numbers do not make a family history. Interview your older relatives.
Keep the first interview brief.
Let everyone in the family know about your family-history project.
Make letter writing work for you. Write short, to-the-point letters to public agencies and historical
societies for needed information.
New researchers should check the Mormon Family History Library in Salt Lake City, Utah, or a regional family-history center.
Often small city libraries offer unique resources.
Public records are stored on film at National Archives branches in many U.S. locations.
Query family associations, libraries, and other researchers with your questions.
Records to research: cemetery, census, church, land, military, probate, tax, town, vitals, bibliographies,
wills-and on and on.
Sources to research: family records, interviews, newspapers, primary records, public documents,
published books - the list is endless.
Think of your family-history project as a 1,000-piece jigsaw puzzle. Sort out the pieces, study them,
and put them together to make a big picture.
Understand the genealogy is wonderfully addicting.
Value your family-history project as a significant contribution in your lifetime to future generations.
When you become discouraged, back up and research another area.
X Y,Z x-pect surprises!
Climbing Your Family Tree
History, as we know it from books, and family photo albums, is incomplete. Even what our parents told us
when we were children is lacking. Most of us arrive at a point in our adult lives, however, when we realize
that not to know our own history is to be ignorant. Deciding to be our own historians can educate us in two
ways: It can make our own families more comprehensible, and it can place us in time, making the statistics
in history books come alive.
The epiphany that tells us to talk to our parents and grandparents before they disappear arrives quietly and
unannounced. Sometimes it lingers on before we are actually moved to take down that history. In youth,
our brains are always being gently tickled by ideas of life before we were around. The rewards of rooting
about in our own past are surely personal. But the more history each of us takes in, the more each of us
learns about others as well as ourselves. What was once seen as black and white becomes the inevitable
gray. Having a complete history rounds us out, prevents us from idealizing one parent more than the other,
one era more than the next. It opens our eyes, and it gives us more choices as we make our own -
H I S T O R Y
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