NOTICE: All information on these electronic pages is copyrighted property of Cathy L. O’Connor, who has authorized the use of it and the associated data files for the purpose of research for private or home use. Any other use including copying, reproduction, or publication is an infringement of copyright. Individuals, companies, or organizations wishing to use this material or distribute this information in any way, must obtain the expressed written consent of Cathy L. O’Connor, or the legal representative of the copyright owner and can furnish proof of written consent. EVERY NAME INDEX TO SKETCHES OF WESTERN NORTH CAROLINA, HISTORICAL AND BIOGRAPHICAL Compiled by Cathy L. O’Connor, © 2017. Illustrating principally the Revolutionary Period of Mecklenburg, Rowan, Lincoln, and adjoining counties, accompanied with miscellaneous information, Much of it never published before. Original text by C. L. Hunter, published by The Raleigh News Steam Job Print, 1877. SURNAMES - LETTER R Rabb, Lieut. William, 291 Rabb, William, 291, 296 Raleigh, Sir Walter, 1, 2 Ramsey, Alexander, 47 Ramsey, Dr. Alexander, 47 Ramsey, Dr. J. G. M., 93 Ramsey, Dr., 82, 353 Ramsey, J. G. M., 93 Ramsey, William, 90, 91 Ramsour, S. C., 271 Rankin, Col. J. B., 248 Rankin, Col. Richard, 299 Rankin, J. B., 248 Rankin, Martha, 248 Rankin, Mary, 299 Rankin, Mrs. J. B., 248 Rankin, Mrs. Martha (Johnston), 248 Rankin, Mrs. Mary (Moore), 299 Rankin, Mrs. William, 299 Rankin, Richard, 299 Rankin, William, 129, 297, 299 Ratchford, Elizabeth, 286 Rawdon, Lord, 101, 102, 133, 207, 208, 226, 331, 350 Ray, Col., 230 Rayner, Hon. Kenneth, 56 Rayner, Kenneth, 56 Rayner, Mrs. (Polk), 56 Rayner, Mrs. Kenneth, 56 Rea, William, 90, 91 Read, Dr., 175, 184 Reed, Rosa, 59 Reep, Adam, 220 Reese, Daughter of David, 188 Reese, David, 47, 58, 188 Reese, Miss, 188 Reese, Rev. Thomas, 58 Reese, Thomas, 47, 58, 154 Reese, William, 58 Reid, Capt. David, 147 Reid, Capt. James, 258, 264 Reid, Capt. John, 215, 247 Reid, Capt., 108, 259 Reid, David, 147 Reid, James, 258, 264 Reid, John, 215, 247 Reid, Mary M., 247 Reily, Margaret, 80 Reinhardt, Barbara, 220 Reinhardt, Christian, 217, 220, 271, 273 Reinhardt, Franklin M., 273 Reinhardt, Mary L., 271 Reinhardt, Mary, 271, 273 Reinhardt, Mrs. Barbara, 220 Reinhardt, Mrs. Christian, 271, 273 Reinhardt, Mrs. Franklin M., 273 Reinhardt, Mrs. Mary (Forney), 271, 273 Reinhardt, Mrs. Mary L. (Forney), 271 Reinhardt, Mrs. Sarah (Smith), 273 Reinhardt, Mrs. W. P., 271 Reinhardt, Mrs., 215, 217, 220 Reinhardt, Sarah, 273 Reinhardt, W. M., 220 Reinhardt, W. P., 271 Rhoton, Martha Mariah, 83 Rhoton, Mrs. Dr., 83 Rhoton, Mrs. Martha Mariah (Jack), 83 Rice, Col., 273 Rice, Emma E., 273 Rice, Mrs. Col., 273 Rice, Mrs. Emma E. (Forney), 273 Richards, Mr., 254 Richardson, Rev. William, 99 Richardson, William, 99 Riddle, Mr., 343 Riddle, Son of Mr., 343 Roane, Judge, 202 Robb, Lieut., 326 Robb, William, 289, 311 Robertson, Capt. James, 344 Robertson, James, 344, 345 Robinson, Col. Thomas H., 165 Robinson, Dr. John, 165 Robinson, John, 90, 140, 165 Robinson, Mr., 141 Robinson, Rev. John, 90 Robinson, Thomas H., 165 Ross, Dr. George, 285 Ross, Family, 64 Ross, George, 285 Ross, Jane, 285 Rowan, Barbara Ann, 273 Rowan, Mrs. Barbara Ann (Forney), 273 Rowan, Mrs. P., 273 Rowan, P., 273 Rudisill, Amanda, 80 Rudisill, Dr. J. C., 80 Rudisill, Eliza, 276 Rudisill, J. C., 80 Rudisill, L. M., 276 Rudisill, Mrs. Amanda (Alexander), 80 Rudisill, Mrs. Eliza (Fulenwider), 276 Rudisill, Mrs. J. C., 80 Rudisill, Mrs. L. M., 276 Ruffin, Chief Justice, 278 Rugeley, Col., 293 Rutherford, Gen. Griffith, 42, 53, 176 Rutherford, Gen., 50, 51, 57, 79, 91, 96, 101, 102, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 122, 125, 126, 148, 164, 176, 177, 178, 188, 198, 207, 208, 209, 212, 213, 226, 230, 241, 242, 243, 244, 260, 261, 262, 264, 268, 269, 280, 281, 292, 298, 323, 348 Rutherford, Griffith, 12, 39, 42, 52, 53, 67, 167, 171, 176, 246 Rutherford, James, 213 Rutherford, Maj. James, 213 Rutherford, Mr., 171 Rutledge, Edward, 273 Rutledge, Septima, 273