Damon married Marie Gertrude LaPlant.

     Marie married Damon Bryan Flemming.

     George married Gale Ellen Veater.

     Gale married George Copeland Hutchins.

      Carrie Randall Hammond was born on 20-Jan-1854 at Plainfield, Will County, Illinois. She was the daughter of John King Hammond and Rosemond Randall. Carrie married Herman Malon Rulifson, son of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage, on 25-Dec-1873 at Joliet, Will County, Illinois. Carrie Randall Hammond died on 21-Mar-1921 at West Union, Will County, Illinois, at age 67.
      Obituary from West Union Newspaper 1921 Obituary -- Mrs. H. M. Rulifson Carrie Randall Rulifson, daughter of K. J. and Rosamond Hammond, was born at Plainfield, Ill., on Jan. 20,1854 and passed away at her home in West Union in the early morning of March 7, at the age of sixty-seven years, one month, and fourteen days. Her home later was in Joliet, Ill., where she was married to Herman Rulifson Dec. 25, 1873. In 1881 they came to West Union, living on the farm southwest of town until 1916, when they removed to West Union. To them were born eight children, four of whom have passed beyond -- Ralph H. in 1895, Alice in 1903, Frank in 1905, and Laura in 1919. Those left to mourn the loss of a devoted mother are Claude of Galesburg, Ill., Lida, now Mrs. W. C. Harms of St. Paul, Charley, and Elsie, now Mrs. Henry Krueger, of West Union. Mrs. Rulifson also received into her home two motherless grandsons, Orin DeLong and Bertram Olson, for whom she cared until her death. There are also nine other living grandchildren. She also leaves to mourn her aged mother, Julia B. Hammond, two sisters -- Mrs. Lida B. Shaw and Mrs. Alice Flynn, and her brother, Will Hammond, all in California. Mrs. Rulifson was a devout member of the Presbyterian church, though due to her bodily infirmity and intense suffering, she was not able to attend the services of the church much, yet she was always interested in all the activities of the church. Through the ten long years she was confined to her chair she has been most patient and wonderfully cheerful, with always a jolly word for everyone until the last day. Four weeks ago she was forced to take to her bed, and the esteem in which she was held by a host of friends was shown during those weeks. Those of us who knew and loved her know that she has passed to a rest and reward. "If God would give to us the power make a poem like a flower That sows its seeds year after year We'd write of thee, our mother dear, Ten thousand verses, all of you, Our mother, truest of the true: For thou, our perfect flower of love, Art like the God of flowers above."

     John married Rosemond Randall.

     Rosemond married John King Hammond.

     Catherine married Herman Malon Rulifson, son of Ralph Rulison and Maria Passage, on 22-Aug-1922 at Illinois.

     John married Margaret B. Mackey, daughter of Union I. Mackey and Sarah Jenkins. John married Agnes B. Blinmfield.

      Margaret B. Mackey was born on 23-Jul-1823. She was the daughter of Union I. Mackey and Sarah Jenkins. Margaret married John Covenhoven. Margaret B. Mackey died on 15-Aug-1854 at age 31.

     Union married Sarah Jenkins.

     Sarah married Union I. Mackey.

      Sarah M. Covenhoven was born circa 1852 at New York. She was the daughter of John Covenhoven and Margaret B. Mackey.

      Salome Covenhoven was born in 1844 at New York. She was the daughter of John Covenhoven and Margaret B. Mackey. Salome Covenhoven died on 29-Jul-1880 at Pittsford, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Salome married William Clark Hale circa 1897.

      William Clark Hale was born in 1874 at Michigan. William married Salome Covenhoven, daughter of John Covenhoven and Margaret B. Mackey, circa 1897.

      Marie Hale was born circa 1908 at Michigan. She was the daughter of William Clark Hale and Salome Covenhoven. Marie married Wilson Griedor.

     Wilson married Marie Hale, daughter of William Clark Hale and Salome Covenhoven.

     Lucille Hale was the daughter of William Clark Hale and Salome Covenhoven. Lucille married Jeff Youngs.

     Jeff married Lucille Hale, daughter of William Clark Hale and Salome Covenhoven.

      Kenneth Clyde Hale was born in 1904. He was the son of William Clark Hale and Salome Covenhoven. Kenneth married Mae A. McIntosh. Kenneth Clyde Hale died in 1994.

      Mae A. McIntosh was born in 1903. Mae married Kenneth Clyde Hale, son of William Clark Hale and Salome Covenhoven. Mae A. McIntosh died in 1985.

      Herbert E. Osmun was born on 14-Jan-1869 at Ransom, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Herbert married Bertha E. Lickley, daughter of George Washington Lickley and Mary E. Conover, on 1-Dec-1893 at North Adams, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Herbert married Bernice G. Moine on 17-Dec-1898 at Ransom, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Herbert E. Osmun died on 18-Jul-1964 at Pioneer, Williams County, Ohio, at age 95.

      (Unknown) Osmun was born on 16-Feb-1897. He was the son of Herbert E. Osmun and Bertha E. Lickley. (Unknown) Osmun died on 18-Feb-1897.

      Bernice G. Moine was born in 1875 at Wright Twp., Hillsdale County, Michigan. Bernice married Herbert E. Osmun on 17-Dec-1898 at Ransom, Hillsdale County, Michigan. Bernice G. Moine died in 1965.

     George W. Osmun was the son of Herbert E. Osmun and Bernice G. Moine.

      Agnes B. Blinmfield was born on 3-Mar-1847. Agnes married John Covenhoven. Agnes B. Blinmfield died on 24-Jan-1870 at Pittsford, Hillsdale County, Michigan, at age 22.

      Claude King Rulifson was born on 28-Oct-1874 at Mokena, Will County, Illinois. He was the son of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Claude married Stella Rawlings on 26-May-1898. Claude married Eliza Golding.

      Alice Rosamond Rulifson was born on 12-Sep-1876 at Savanna, Carroll County, Illinois. She was the daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Alice married Orrin Twombly DeLong. Alice Rosamond Rulifson died on 2-Jul-1903 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 26.

      Orrin Twombly DeLong was born on 12-Sep-1876. Orrin married Alice Rosamond Rulifson, daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Orrin Twombly DeLong died on 2-Jul-1903 at age 26.

      Orrin Twombly DeLong Jr. was born on 20-May-1900. He was the son of Orrin Twombly DeLong and Alice Rosamond Rulifson.

      Ralph Willard Rulifson was born on 2-Jan-1878 at Belvidere, Boone County, Illinois. He was the son of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Ralph Willard Rulifson died on 11-Oct-1895 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 17 He was accidentally shot by a shotgun while loading hay.

      Lida Walworth Rulifson was born on 15-Aug-1880 at Darien, Walworth County, Wisconsin. She was the daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Lida married William Christian Harms. Lida married George Harrison Hakes on 19-Aug-1901. Lida Walworth Rulifson died on 15-Oct-1919 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, at age 39.

     William married Lida Walworth Rulifson, daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond.

     George married Lida Walworth Rulifson, daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond, on 19-Aug-1901.

      Laura Isabelle Rulifson was born on 12-Dec-1882 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Laura married Milo Olsen. Laura Isabelle Rulifson died on 4-Oct-1919 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo County, Iowa, at age 36.
      Obituary from West Union Newspaper 15 Oct 1919 Death of Mrs. Olson Mrs. Milo Olson, formerly of this county, died at 2 o'clock Sunday at her home in Mason City. after a two weeks illness, which began with meningitis and ended with brain fever. The remains were brought to West Union, to the home of her parents,Mr. and Mrs. H. M. Rulifson, and the funeral was held from the Rulifson home at 3 o'clock yesterday afternoon, conducted by Rev. William Mitcheil of Wadena. Mrs Olson. whose maiden name was Laura Rulifson spent her life in this community. San and her husband resided for some time a few miles west of West Union. leaving here about two years ago for Huron, S. D. , and had lived in Mason City for about a year and a half past. They have one son Bertram, aged twelve years. Mrs. Olson was a woman of fine character and attainments, and devoted to her family. She was a consistent member of the Presbyterian church. Mr. Olson and son returned today to their home at Mason City. At the sa.me time Mrs. Olson's brother, Claude Rulifson of Galesburg, Ill., and her brother-in-law, W. C. Harms of St. Paul, left for their homes after coming to attend the funeral. Mrs. Harms remained to visit a few days with her parents, Mr. and Mrs. H. Rulifson. Card of Thanks We extend our thanks to the friends whose many kindnesses were shown us at the time of our great bereavement. Milo Olson and Son, H. M. Rulifson and Family.

     Milo married Laura Isabelle Rulifson, daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond.

      Bertram Olsen was born circa 1902. He was the son of Milo Olsen and Laura Isabelle Rulifson.

      Charles Herman Rulifson was born on 18-Dec-1885 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. He was the son of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Charles married Florence Pearl Huls, daughter of Edward Eugene Huls and Mary Idah Van Sickle, on 18-Nov-1906 at Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa. Charles Herman Rulifson died on 16-Feb-1977 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 91.
     

704 Sec. Ave, Joliet Ills. Address hand written by Chas. H. Rulifson in Commercial Arithmetic , Oscar F. Williams, New York 1888. Book held by Johns F Rulifson Lived R. F. D. Maple Crest, West Union, Iowa, in 1918. RulisonHF, p 133. Moved 1946 to 361 South Vine Street, West Union, IA Moved 1948 to 239 South Walnut Street, West Union, IA THE STORY OF THE SILVER DOLLAR Before he was married, Charlie was sent by his father to Joliet, IL to make his living. He was given a train ticket and a silver dollar. He went to Joliet and found a job delivering groceries to the state prison. He kept the silver dollar his whole life and had it when he died. [Reported by Leona Spiller to Johns F Rulifson on 22 September 1991.] WAS CHARLIE A METHODIST? Late in life Charlie asked Leona Spiller if he should be baptized. So while he was affiliated with the Methodist Church, he was not a strong church member. He was, however, a very active Mason. Reported to Johns F Rulifson 22 September 1991. From an untitled and undated newspaper clipping, probable West Union, IA late November, 1966. Mr. and Mrs. Charles H. Rulifson will be celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on Sunday, Nov. 20, in First Methodist Church parlors, beginning at 2 p.m. Miss Pearl F. Huls and Charles H. Rulifson were married Nov. 18, 1906, at the home of her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Ed Huls, south of Fayette, by Rev. Weatherwax, the Methodist minister of Fayette at that time. They started farming on a 200-acre farm southwest of West Union where they lived until 1947, when they moved to their home in West Union. Four children were born to them, Ralph, Agnes, Veda, and Charles. Ralph died July 16, 1962, and Agnes on Oct. 1 1963. Veda, Mrs. Carlton Kelsey, Sarasota Fla., and Charles and family, Omaha, Neb., are expected Saturday, Nov. 19, to help make this day a memorable one. The Rulifsons also have eight grandchildren and two great grandchildren. A special invitation is extended to all their friends and relatives to attend, and they ask that there be no gifts. A history of West Union reports "Chas. Rulifson, the oldest member of the Lodge at 88 years, is a very active member." DoscherHJ, p 62. "At 85, Charlie Still Enjoys High Places" West Union - Charlie Rulifson has been working in high places most of his life, 85 years so far. He climbs to the top of a 40-foot extension ladder on top of his pickup truck to paint the gables of a church or a house, puts up scores of storm windows, and has been known to shingle a barn roof on Christmas day. He did at least a dozen storm window jobs last fall and painted a half dozen or so houses during the summer. Charlie is no steeplejack, he says, but climbing came naturally to him -- not because he likes it especially, but out of necessity. He was a farmer 4 1/2 miles southeast of West Union until 1947. At the age of 62, he and his wife came to West Union and retired, supposedly. Rulifson had been born on that farm. He farmed the 200 acres he owned and another 120 he leased. In West Union, Charlie had ideas far beyond the rocking chair. He bought a rundown property and fixed it up. It was their home for three years. They built a new brick house on Walnut street in 1950, Charlie doing a lot of the work himself. Over the years Charlie has bought several properties, restoring them for rental. Charlie, in his work, climbs to high places a good many younger men refuse to. Started on Farm It all started on the farm, he guesses. "Any high climbing at the farm, I had to do it," he recalls. "Very few of the hired men were able to." He climbed on barns and windmills, fixed hay track troubles. "I was the lad that always did it." Charlie is a wiry man, slight of build and slightly bent over from years of toil. He says he once weighed as much as 150 pounds, but his weight now is only 130, although he sets his height at 5 feet 8 inches. In November, 1919, a barn on the farm burned to the ground, just ahead of winter's arrival. They got the frame of the new 36 by 60-foot barn up before snowfall, but on Christmas day, there was Charlie -- up on the roof shingling alone all day. The Rulifsons had four children, a son Ralph, who died of a heart attack in 1961 [Leona Spiller Rulifson correction: 1962]; a daughter, Mrs. Robert Lohr, who died of multiple sclerosis in 1963; another daughter, Mrs. Carleton Kelsey of Sarasota, Fla., and another son, E. Charles, of Iowa City, who is a traveling salesman. Mrs. Rulifson died in 1968, but not before the couple celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary. She had suffered a stroke in 1966. Charlie has eight grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Ralph, who had served as a naval officer, returned to the farm after World War II, and was successful in its operation, but eventually bought a feed business in Manchester. His widow lives there now. Charlie sold the farm in 1950. In High Places Among the high places Charlie worked on in West Union are the Methodist church and the Lutheran church. "The Lutheran church is 50 feet into the south gable," says Rulifson. "I had to put my 40-foot ladder on top of a triple box on my pickup." He also had 117 windows and the cornice to paint. The Methodist church as another challenge. He again needed the 40-foot ladder atop his pickup and when it came to the trim on the stained glass windows he set up a ladder at each end with a 2 by 6 across and a ladder up to that. How old was he then? "Well," Charlie chuckled, "I think that was two years ago." Charlie is amused that he does things that men much younger can't do because of their inherent hear of heights. "I've done much painting here in town," he said. "Just this year there was a big house. This man wanted to burn the paint off. He could burn the paint off from the lower part of it, but when he got up about eight feet he was done. "I burned the paint off the upper part of the house and painted it. He did the lower part. "He was a very fine fellow, but I suppose he was 30 years old. "I guess it's kind of a joke around town that I do high climbing." A good man like that is hard to find. "I had a house here a couple of years ago, a young fellow, 25, I guess, would put on the lower storm windows, but he wouldn't put on the upper ones. "I worked on the top of his house, two full stories with a big garret above, repairing his chimney a couple of years ago. He can't do it." A Lot of Work Charlie still does a lot of roof, shingling, and plastering. "Two years ago we had trouble with the Methodist church roof leaking. I got up on top of that to shovel snow and ice off so it wouldn't leak." Charlie's 40-foot ladder got him up part way. He set up another 14-footer to go to the top. Just last winter, Charlie says, "I bet I shoveled a carload of snow off the top of the Masonic temple." A few weeks ago, before driving to Manchester for a picnic with relatives, he dug a ditch for the neighbors who were having trouble with their drain "and saved them $45," as he put it. Charlie seldom uses any help on his jobs, "because the majority of fellows you get to help you want to talk. And I want to work and pay attention to what I'm doing." Asked what the secret of his getting to such a ripe old age, and in such good condition, is, Charlie replied: "I really think if I'd retired to West Union and sat down and not done anything ... I don't think I could have done it. Bounce Like Rubber Ball "I think being active all the time kept me strong and able bodied." Charlie has never tasted liquor or tobacco in any form. "I think it's a proven fact today," he said, "that although individuals go along through the years saying 'Smoking don't hurt me', I think that on the other hand it takes something off the end of their lives. "I'd call it just good common sense." Charlie has had four or five operations in his 85 years, but he's never had any serious illness. Ever been hurt? "No, not very badly. One time we were moving a house at the farm ... we had the building loaded on a truck. I don't remember why I was up on top of that house, but I was, and I came down all in one piece. "I was kinda bruise up. "I've always told people that if I fall I just bounce like a rubber ball." Charlie lives alone now, and does his own housework, as well as keeping the house in trim inside and out. But he says: "I dread the fact that I'm getting old and I just wonder how long I'll be able to take care of myself." He believes that one thing very beneficial has been his activity in Masonry. He took all of the degrees in 1928. "I was so taken up with the work that I was determined I'd learn the work. I learned the entire Masonic ritual and passed the examination on it in 1932. Ready for Exam "I still am authorized to teach the ritual in any lodge in Iowa." Still remember all of those thousands of words? "I'm ready to take an examination on it any day." He is a four-time past master of the lodge in West Union. He will put on two Masonic schools this winter. "It keeps the cobwebs off you brain," he says. Farming has changed, of course, since Charlie was a youth on the farm. "We put in long hours. You can go out today and do in a day what we used to take a week to do. "We kept eight horses, did most of the farming with horses. "I never had a tractor until 1937." "Rulifson believes that the best farming conditions were in the early 40s, during World War II. The 30s were the worst. "In the 30s I had an encumbrance on the farm and I didn't sell enough that year to pay the interest." Charlie has some definite opinions about the government's farm program. "I think the farm program they have now is the silliest thing that I can imagine. "For instance, you go down the road here and you'll find the government tiling land, improving land, so they can raise more. "And then you go a little farther down and you find they're paying a big price to let the land stand idle. "I can't see any sense in it. "You see it on every hand, paying these fellows so much in subsidies for crops they don't raise." Much To Do With There's a real good reason Charlie doesn't want to retire. "I don't want to retire as long as I'm able to work," he says. "I have so much to do with. I've probably got a dozen ladders and more, besides step ladders and scaffolds, to work with. "I'm like David Harum told about the dog. He said: "'A certain amount of fleas is good for a dog. It keeps him broodin' over bein' a dog.' "I've kept busy and I think it has been perhaps good for me." He does a lot of reading and watches Lawrence Welk on TV, but of television in general, he added: "I don't care for so much of this razzle-dazzle, what you call it." The interview drew to a close and Charlie got ready to go out and put up a dozen more storm windows. "I marvel at it myself," he concluded. "I used to think that when a man got [to] be 50 or 60 he was real old." [CRG12/13/1970, p 8B] FROM The Hilltop Review, Good Samaritan Nursing Center and Palmer Memorial Hospital, West Union, IA 52175. Vol. 4, No. 10, March 1975 Charles Rulifson returns from G.S.N.C. Charlie was born on a farm S.W. of West Union, Iowa on December 18, 1885. He attended country school with his 3 brothers and 4 sisters. At the age of 15 Charlie moved to Juliette, Illinois, where he finished grade school. He attended high school in Juliette, during which time he worked in a paper mill. He returned home to help his father build a new barn, during which time he got a piece of steel in his eye and lost the sight of one eye. Charlie decided to remain on the farm and in 1906 he married Pearl Hulo [sic]. They were blessed with 4 children. After their oldest son returned from the navy, Charlie and Pearl moved to town, and their son took over the farm. Charlie then began his career as a painter and carpenter. Pearl passed away in 1968. Charlie continued in his new career until September of 1974 at which time he fell and fractured his hip. Charlie made his home with us until February 19th, when he was able to return to his own home. What a great day for Charlie. We will miss seeing him, but we feel proud when one of our residents return to this home. From the Funeral Notes In Remembrance Charles Herman Rulifson December 18, 1885______February 16, 1977 The Organ Prelude/Mrs. Doran Meyer/"Old Rugged Cross" The Scripture Sentences/Rev. B. W. Ayers "Jesus said: I am the resurrection and the life; he who believes in me, though he die yet shall he live, and whoever lives and believes in me shall never die." "The eternal God is your dwelling place, and underneath are the everlasting arms." "For we know that if the earthly tent we live in is destroyed, we have a building from God, a house not made with hands, eternal in the heavens." The Prayers The Obituary The Holy Scriptures The Words of Assurance The Closing Prayers The Benediction The Organ Postulate/"Crossing the Bar" Pall Bearers/Cornel Anfinson, Cecil Snively. M. W. Broughton, Lavern Alcorn, Harold Conner, Ralph Whitcher Burnhsam and Wood Funeral Home Charles H. Rulifson was born December 18, 1885 in Windsor Township, one of the eight children of Herman M. and Carrie (Hammond) Rulifson. He attended the Windsor Township School as well as Grammar School in Joliet, Illinois. His youthful ambition had been to work on the railroad, but a farm accident cost him the sight of one eye, so he remained on the farm until moving to West Union in 1948. He was married to Miss Pearl Huls of Fayette, Iowa, on September 18, 1906. They were the parents of four children, Ralph, Agnes, Veda, and E. Charles. He was an active member of the Masonic Order, having been initiated in 1928. He had held all the offices, some of the [sic] several times. He was a District Lecturer. He was also a member of Order of Eastern Star, and had been Grand Patron. He was devoted to the philosophy and practice of Masonry. He was on the United Methodist faith. He had served his community in numerous ways over the years, and had served several terms as president of the Windsor No. 6 School Board. Survivors included one daughter, Mrs. Veda Kelsey of Sarasota, Florida, and one son, E. Charles Rulifson, of Iowa City. There are eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren, plus numerous nieces, nephews and other relatives. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pearl in 1968; one son, Ralph E. Rulifson of Manchester; and one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Lohr of Bettendorf, Iowa. His four sisters and three brothers are also deceased. Funeral services were held February 19, 1977 with the Rev. Byron W. Ayers, minister of the United Methodist Church officiating. Burial is in the West Union cemetery. Obituary from West Union Newspaper 1977 Funeral services for Charles Rulifson, 91, of West Union, who died at his home February 16, were held Saturday, February 19, at Burnham Wood Funeral Home in West Union. Charles Herman Rulifson was born December 18, 1885 in Windsor Township, one of the eight children of Herman and Carrie Hammond Rulifson. He attended the Windsor Township School and Grammar School in Joliet, Illinois. He was married to Pearl Huls, Fayette, on September 18, 1906 and they became the parents of four children. He farmed until 1946 when the couple moved to West Union. He served several terms as president of the Windsor No. 6 school board. Mr. Rulifson an active member of the Masonic Order, having been initiated in 1928 and was a District Lecturer. He was also a member of Order of Eastern Star, and had been Grand Patron. Survivors included one daughter, Mrs. Veda Kelsey of Sarasota, Florida, and one son, E. Charles Rulifson, of Iowa City; eight grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his wife, Pearl in 1968; one son, Ralph; and one daughter, Mrs. Agnes Lohr; four sisters and three brothers.

      Frank Herbert Rulifson was born on 17-Mar-1887 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. He was the son of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Frank Herbert Rulifson died on 20-Apr-1905 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 18.

      Elsie Marguerite Rulifson was born on 29-Sep-1895 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond. Elsie married Henry Krueger circa 1915. Elsie married Harry Knight. Elsie Marguerite Rulifson died on 30-Sep-1973 at age 78.

      Henry Krueger was born circa 1897 at Iowa. Henry married Elsie Marguerite Rulifson, daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond, circa 1915.

     Harry married Elsie Marguerite Rulifson, daughter of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond.

      Eliza Golding was born circa 1874 at Illinois. Eliza married Claude King Rulifson, son of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond.

      Ethel Pearl Rulifson was born circa 1903 at Iowa. She was the daughter of Claude King Rulifson and Eliza Golding.

     Stella married Claude King Rulifson, son of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond, on 26-May-1898.

      Florence Pearl Huls was born on 2-Oct-1889 at Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Edward Eugene Huls and Mary Idah Van Sickle. Florence married Charles Herman Rulifson, son of Herman Malon Rulifson and Carrie Randall Hammond, on 18-Nov-1906 at Fayette, Fayette County, Iowa. Florence Pearl Huls died on 26-Aug-1968 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 78.

     Edward married Mary Idah Van Sickle.

     Mary married Edward Eugene Huls.

      Ralph Eugene Rulifson was born on 23-Apr-1910 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. He was the son of Charles Herman Rulifson and Florence Pearl Huls. Ralph Eugene Rulifson died on 16-Jul-1962 at age 52. Ralph was buried at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa.
     He served in the U. S. Navy in WWII, Lt. USNR. He resided at at 156 West Union Street, Manchester, Delaware County, Iowa, in 1946.

      Agnes Lucille Rulifson was born on 9-Sep-1912 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Charles Herman Rulifson and Florence Pearl Huls. Agnes Lucille Rulifson died on 1-Oct-1963 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa, at age 51.

     Robert married Mabel June Butler.

     Mabel married Robert Raymond Lohr.

      Veda Ursulla Rulifson was born on 17-Aug-1916 at West Union, Fayette County, Iowa. She was the daughter of Charles Herman Rulifson and Florence Pearl Huls. Veda married Carleton Kelsey, son of William Andrews Kelsey and Kate Louise Patchen, on 18-May-1946 at Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Veda Ursulla Rulifson died on 20-Aug-1989 at Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, at age 73.

      Carleton Kelsey was born on 13-Aug-1889 at West Haven, New Haven County, Connecticut. He was the son of William Andrews Kelsey and Kate Louise Patchen. Carleton married Veda Ursulla Rulifson, daughter of Charles Herman Rulifson and Florence Pearl Huls, on 18-May-1946 at Delray Beach, Palm Beach County, Florida. Carleton Kelsey died on 25-May-1958 at Sarasota, Sarasota County, Florida, at age 68.

     William married Kate Louise Patchen.

     Kate married William Andrews Kelsey.

     Oliver married Anna Bates.

     Anna married Oliver Wilson Spiller.

     Richard Bruce Rulifson died on 20-Apr-1941. He was born on 20-Apr-1941. He was the son of Ralph Eugene Rulifson.

     Byron Allen Rulifson died on 22-Sep-1945. He was born on 22-Sep-1945. He was the son of Ralph Eugene Rulifson.

     Dorothea married Merle Elmer Haugen.

     Merle married Dorothea Miriam Hansmeier.

     Michael married Rebecca Thompson.

     Rebecca married Michael McNeely.

      Vincent Conover was born circa 1802 at New York. He was the son of Cornelius Conover and Margaret Bowers. Vincent Conover died on 12-Oct-1885.

     Betsy Conover was the daughter of Cornelius Conover and Margaret Bowers.

      Mary Jane Conover was born circa 1815 at New York. She was the daughter of Cornelius Conover and Margaret Bowers. Mary married Asel S. Loveland, son of Malachi Loveland and Experience Stowell, in 1836 at Victor, Ontario County, New York.