Katie Belle Crenshaw

F, (25 June 1891 - )
Birth*25 June 1891 Katie was born on 25 June 1891. 
Marriage*21 November 1909 She married William Harold Rutland on 21 November 1909 at age 18. 
Married Name21 November 1909  As of 21 November 1909, her married name was Rutland. 

Family

William Harold Rutland (26 August 1887 - 26 December 1975)
Children
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Ernest Clarence Rutland

M, (1888 - 30 March 1966)
FatherWilliam Henry Rutland (11 Dec 1858 - 31 Jul 1920)
MotherMary Emily Culpepper (18 Aug 1864 - 20 Jul 1943)
Birth*1888 Ernest was born at State Line Road, Standing Rock, Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1888. 
(Son) Photographedcirca 1897 He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1897 at Chambers Co., Alabama,
Left to Right: Alsie Deural Rutland (in father's lap), William Henry Rutland, William Harold Rutland, Ernest Clarence Rutland, Mary Emily Culpepper (Mrs. W. H. Rutland.)
William H. Rutland family
Census*1900 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Hickory Flat, Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Hickory Flat, Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Marriage*circa 1910 He married Willie Lee Dodgen circa 1910. 
Death*30 March 1966 He died at Chambers Co., Alabama, on 30 March 1966. 
Burial* His body was interred at State Line Cemetery, Chambers Co., Alabama
Biography* His daughter, Mrs. Irene Rutland Traylor, in a 21 Mar 1979 letter listed her father as "Earnest Clarence Rutland second son was born Oct 27 1888." A niece, Mrs. Connie Rutland Ausec recorded the birth on "8-27-88" and noted the nickname "Ern." The 1900 census lists the month and date of birth as "Aug 1889." 

Family

Willie Lee Dodgen (circa 1891 - )
Child
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Last Edited5 September 2004

Willie Lee Dodgen

F, (circa 1891 - )
Birth*circa 1891 Willie was born at Alabama circa 1891. 
Marriage*circa 1910 She married Ernest Clarence Rutland circa 1910. 
Census*1910 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Hickory Flat, Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Married Namecirca 1910  As of circa 1910, her married name was Rutland. 

Family

Ernest Clarence Rutland (1888 - 30 March 1966)
Child
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Alsie Deural Rutland

M, (1 December 1895 - September 1985)
FatherWilliam Henry Rutland (11 Dec 1858 - 31 Jul 1920)
MotherMary Emily Culpepper (18 Aug 1864 - 20 Jul 1943)
Birth*1 December 1895 Alsie was born at State Line Road, Standing Rock, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 1 December 1895. 
(Son) Photographedcirca 1897 He appeared as a son in a family photograph circa 1897 at Chambers Co., Alabama,
Left to Right: Alsie Deural Rutland (in father's lap), William Henry Rutland, William Harold Rutland, Ernest Clarence Rutland, Mary Emily Culpepper (Mrs. W. H. Rutland.)
William H. Rutland family
Census*1900 He was in the in 1900 census at Hickory Flat, Chambers Co., Alabama
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Hickory Flat, Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Marriage*26 February 1913 He married Effie Texas Linsey at West Point, Troup Co., Georgia, on 26 February 1913 at age 17. 
Death*September 1985 He died at Homosassa, Citrus Co., Florida, in September 1985 at age 89. 
Biography* A niece, Mrs. A. W. (Irene Rutland) Traylor, in a 21 Mar 1979 letter recorded the name as "Alsa Durell Rutland." Another niece, Mrs. R. E. (Connie Rutland) Ausec, in a 5 Sep 1978 letter, recorded the name as "Alsie Deural Rutland." Mrs. Charles (Margaret Whatley) Lee visited Alsie Rutland at LaGrange, GA and wrote 26 Nov 1978: He's a small man, has such small feet for a man. He's kindly of a quiet nature. A son, Lynwood Rutland, wrote 8 Apr 1997: My Dad lived around 5 points al the State line Road above West Point Lanette Al. My grandmother also was from this area. Mother used to live in Oxford Al near Anniston Al. 

Family

Effie Texas Linsey (29 June 1896 - June 1993)
Children
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Last Edited5 September 2004

Effie Texas Linsey

F, (29 June 1896 - June 1993)
Birth*29 June 1896 Effie was born at Fredonia, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 29 June 1896.1 
Marriage*26 February 1913 She married Alsie Deural Rutland at West Point, Troup Co., Georgia, on 26 February 1913 at age 16. 
Married Name26 February 1913  As of 26 February 1913, her married name was Rutland. 
Death*June 1993 She died at Florida in June 1993.1 
Biography* A son, Lynwood Rutland, wrote in an 8 Apr 1997 letter: My mother was a Linsey [Lindsey? no Linsey in Chambers Co., AL cemeteries]. Lived around 5 Points Al. Ronoke [Roanoak?] Al. Standing Rock Al. La Fayette, Lonette [Lanett?], Al.... Mother used to live in Oxford, Al near Anniston, Al. 

Family

Alsie Deural Rutland (1 December 1895 - September 1985)
Children
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Last Edited2 September 2000

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Madeline Lavelle Rutland

F, (16 December 1912 - 5 June 2003)
FatherWilliam Harold Rutland (26 Aug 1887 - 26 Dec 1975)
MotherKatie Belle Crenshaw (25 Jun 1891 - )
Birth*16 December 1912 Madeline was born at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, on 16 December 1912. 
Marriage*2 October 1931 She married Charles Brittian Daniel on 2 October 1931 at age 18. 
Married Name2 October 1931  As of 2 October 1931, her married name was Daniel. 
Residence*1978 Madeline resided at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1978. 
Death*5 June 2003 She died at Valley, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 5 June 2003 at age 90
VALLEY ­ Mrs. Lavelle Daniel, 90, of Valley died Thursday, June 5, 2003 at Lanier Nursing Home in Valley.

Funeral services are scheduled for Saturday, June 7 at 11 a.m. at Langdale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Stonbraker officiating. Burial will follow in Resthaven Cemetery.

Mrs. Daniel is survived by her daughter, Faye D. Nash of Valley; her son, Charles H. (June) Daniel of Pensacola, Fla; her sister, Mary Pitts of Valley; her sister-in-law, Virginia Rutland of Panama City, Fla; her niece, Connie Rutland of Panama City; four grandchildren, Donnie (Lilly) Nash, Dana (Mickey) Pledger, Melinda (Eddie) Shirley and JuLynn (Paul) Payne; and six great-grandchildren, John Nash, Kevan and Kayle Pledger, Edwin Shirley, and Eric and Emily Payne.

Born Dec. 16, 1912 in Langdale, Mrs. Daniel was a homemaker and had also been employed by George H. Lanier Memorial Hospital. She was a faithful and very active member of Langdale United Methodist Church. She was a longtime member of the Lanier Sunday School Class, a member of the U.M.W.C., and was well known for her wonderful biscuits she made for church functions. Mrs. Daniel was preceded in death by her husband, Charles "Britt" Daniel; her brother, G.H. Rutland; her son-in-law, Don Nash; her brother-in-law, Watson Pitts; and her nephew, Ricky Pitts. She was the daughter of the late Katie Belle Crenshaw Rutland and William Harold Rutland.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Langdale United Methodist Church Barrel of Love Fund in her memory.

The family will receive friends Friday, June 6 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley.

Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley is handling arrangements. 

Family

Charles Brittian Daniel (2 February 1906 - 16 May 1963)
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Last Edited12 April 2008

Charles Brittian Daniel

M, (2 February 1906 - 16 May 1963)
Birth*2 February 1906 Charles was born at White Plains, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 2 February 1906. 
Marriage*2 October 1931 He married Madeline Lavelle Rutland on 2 October 1931 at age 25. 
Death*16 May 1963 He died at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, on 16 May 1963 at age 57. 

Family

Madeline Lavelle Rutland (16 December 1912 - 5 June 2003)
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Mary Frances Rutland

F, (26 September 1917 - 14 March 2005)
FatherWilliam Harold Rutland (26 Aug 1887 - 26 Dec 1975)
MotherKatie Belle Crenshaw (25 Jun 1891 - )
Birth*26 September 1917 Mary was born at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, on 26 September 1917. 
Married Namesay 1939  As of say 1939, her married name was Pitts. 
Marriage*say 1939 She married Richard Watson Pitts say 1939. 
Residence*1978 Mary resided at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1978. 
Death*14 March 2005 She died at Valley, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 14 March 2005 at age 87
VALLEY -- Mrs. Mary R. Pitts, 87, of Valley died Monday, March 14, 2005 at George H. Lanier Memorial Nursing Home in Valley.

Funeral services are scheduled Wednesday, March 16 at 11 a.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home Chapel in Valley with the Rev. Bill Williams officiating. Burial will follow at Langdale Cemetery.

Mrs. Pitts is survived by a former daughter-in-law, Dale Burton of Valley; a nephew, Charles Daniel of Pensacola, Fla; a sister-in-law, Virginia Rutland of Panama City, Fla; and a niece, Connie Rutland of Panama City.

Born Sept. 26, 1917 in Langdale, Mrs. Pitts was the daughter of the late Katie Belle Crenshaw Rutland and William Harold Rutland. She had been employed with West Point Pepperell's Langdale Mill for 48 years prior to her retirement. Mrs. Pitts was a very active member of Langdale United Methodist Church where she had worked in the nursery for 12 years.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to the Langdale United Methodist Church in her memory.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, March 15 from 6 until 7 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley.

Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home of Valley is handling arrangements. 

Family

Richard Watson Pitts (7 June 1918 - 7 February 1995)
Child
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Last Edited12 April 2008

Richard Watson Pitts

M, (7 June 1918 - 7 February 1995)
Birth*7 June 1918 Richard was born on 7 June 1918. 
Marriage*say 1939 He married Mary Frances Rutland say 1939. 
Death*7 February 1995 He died at Valley, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 7 February 1995 at age 76.1 

Family

Mary Frances Rutland (26 September 1917 - 14 March 2005)
Child
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Last Edited12 April 2008

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

General Harold Rutland

M, (5 April 1920 - 25 February 2001)
FatherWilliam Harold Rutland (26 Aug 1887 - 26 Dec 1975)
MotherKatie Belle Crenshaw (25 Jun 1891 - )
Birth*5 April 1920 General was born at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, on 5 April 1920. 
Residence*1991 General resided at Valley, Chambers Co., Alabama, in 1991. 
Death*25 February 2001 He died at Panama City, Bay Co., Florida, on 25 February 2001 at age 80
VALLEY -- Mr. G.H. Rutland, 80, of Valley died Sunday, Feb. 25, 2001 at Gulf Coast Medical Center in Panama City, Fla.

Funeral services are scheduled for Wednesday, Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. at Langdale United Methodist Church with the Rev. Mike Stonbreaker officiating. Burial will follow in Langdale Cemetery.

Mr. Rutland is survived by his wife, Virginia Simmons Rutland; his daughter, Connie J. Rutland of Lynn Haven, Fla; his grandson, Matthew Rutland Ausec of Mt. Pocona, Pa; two sisters, Madeline Lavelle (Britt) Daniel and Mary Frances (Watson) Pitts, both of Valley; his niece, Faye (Don) Nash of Valley; his nephew, Charles (June) Daniel of Pensacola, Fla; his great-nephew, Donald (Lillie) Nash Jr. of Alpharetta, Ga; and three great-nieces, Dana (Mickey) Pledger of Tallahassee, Fla., Melinda (Eddie) Shirley of Cantonment, Fla; and JuLynn (Paul) Payne of Pensacola, Fla.

Born April 5, 1920 in Chambers County, Mr. Rutland was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army in the European Theater of Operations. He served in Northern France and Rhineland, Germany. He received the WWII Victory Medal, the European, African and Middle Eastern service medals, and three Bronze Star medals. He had retired from Georgia-Alabama Supply Co. after 46 years of service with the company. He was a member of Langdale United Methodist Church. He was the son of the late Katie Belle Crenshaw Rutland and William Harold Rutland.

Flowers will be accepted or memorials may be made to one's favorite charity in his memory.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, Feb. 27 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Johnson Brown-Service Funeral Home in Valley.1 
Burial*28 February 2001 His body was interred on 28 February 2001 at Langdale City Cemetery, Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama
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Last Edited12 April 2008

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Donald Carlisle Nash

M, (8 September 1933 - August 1987)
Birth*8 September 1933 Donald was born at Geneva, Ontario Co., New York, on 8 September 1933. 
Death*August 1987 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, in August 1987 at age 53.1 
Last Edited29 September 2014

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Richard Watson Pitts Jr.

M, (5 March 1941 - 15 May 1995)
FatherRichard Watson Pitts (7 Jun 1918 - 7 Feb 1995)
MotherMary Frances Rutland (26 Sep 1917 - 14 Mar 2005)
Birth*5 March 1941 Richard was born at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, on 5 March 1941. 
Residence*1978 Richard resided at Newnan, Coweta Co., Georgia, in 1978. 
Death*15 May 1995 He died on 15 May 1995 at age 54.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited12 April 2008

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Irene Rutland

F, (8 April 1911 - 1 April 2007)
FatherErnest Clarence Rutland (1888 - 30 Mar 1966)
MotherWillie Lee Dodgen (c 1891 - )
Birth*8 April 1911 Irene was born on 8 April 1911. 
Marriage*9 September 1932 She married Arthur Willie Traylor on 9 September 1932 at age 21. 
Married Name9 September 1932  As of 9 September 1932, her married name was Traylor. 
Residence*1979 Irene resided at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, in 1979. 
Death*1 April 2007 She died at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, on 1 April 2007 at age 95.1 
Burial*3 April 2007 Her body was interred on 3 April 2007 at Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia.1 
Obituary*4 April 2007 Irene Rutland Traylor, 95, of LaGrange, Ga., died Sunday, April 1, 2007, at Hospice LaGrange.

Mrs. Traylor was born April 8, 1911, in Randolph County, Ala., daughter of the late Earnest Rutland and Willie Lee Dodgen Rutland. She was a member of First Baptist Church on the Square and the Order of the Eastern Star. Mrs. Traylor was the owner of Traylor's Café and was known as the Hamburger Queen for 35 years.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Willie Traylor.

Survivors include her son and daughter-in-law, Bobby and Martha Traylor; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; three great-great-grandchildren.

Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. EDT Tuesday, April 3, at Striffler-Hamby Mortuary, LaGrange Chapel, with the Rev. Jerry Eley and Rev. George Strozier officiating. Burial will follow in Shadowlawn Cemetery.

SOURCE: The Randolph Leader, April 4, 2007.1 

Family

Arthur Willie Traylor (11 July 1913 - 8 October 1969)
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Last Edited23 June 2014

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm

Arthur Willie Traylor

M, (11 July 1913 - 8 October 1969)
Birth*11 July 1913 Arthur was born on 11 July 1913. Son of W. P. Traylor.1 
Marriage*9 September 1932 He married Irene Rutland on 9 September 1932 at age 19. 
Death*8 October 1969 He died at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia, on 8 October 1969 at age 56.1 
Burial*say 11 October 1969 His body was interred say 11 October 1969 at Shadowlawn Cemetery, LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia.1 

Family

Irene Rutland (8 April 1911 - 1 April 2007)
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Last Edited23 June 2014

Citations

  1. Find a Grave (online database)
    http://www.findagrave.com
    Find A Grave Memorial# 99210383.

William Huey Rutland

M, (10 August 1914 - )
FatherAlsie Deural Rutland (1 Dec 1895 - Sep 1985)
MotherEffie Texas Linsey (29 Jun 1896 - Jun 1993)
Birth*10 August 1914 William was born at Fredonia, Chambers Co., Alabama, on 10 August 1914. 
Death* He died at LaGrange, Troup Co., Georgia
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Last Edited9 July 1999

Alsie Leon Rutland

M, (18 December 1919 - October 1979)
FatherAlsie Deural Rutland (1 Dec 1895 - Sep 1985)
MotherEffie Texas Linsey (29 Jun 1896 - Jun 1993)
Birth*18 December 1919 Alsie was born at Langdale (now Valley), Chambers Co., Alabama, on 18 December 1919. 
Death*October 1979 He died at Columbus, Muscogee Co., Georgia, in October 1979 at age 59.1 
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph AL Female Descendants
Last Edited2 September 2000

Citations

  1. U.S. Social Security Administration, compiler, Social Security Death Index (SSDI), Online database at Ancestry.com.
    http://www.ancestry.com/search/rectype/vital/ssdi/main.htm