Rufus married Mary Telitha Parris in 1865 and they are the parents of Monteville, Rhoda Ann and Andrew J. Mary had a son, James Leander Cooper, from her first marriage. Rufus supported his family by farming in Swain county.
Their daughter, Rhoda, died at age 15. Son, Andrew, died at age 11. Monteville lived to be 93.
Mr. Sherrill's marker was damaged and is being replaced.
Rufus married Mary Telitha Parris in 1865 and they are the parents of Monteville, Rhoda Ann and Andrew J. Mary had a son, James Leander Cooper, from her first marriage. Rufus supported his family by farming in Swain county.
Their daughter, Rhoda, died at age 15. Son, Andrew, died at age 11. Monteville lived to be 93.
Mr. Sherrill's marker was damaged and is being replaced.
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