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     James was born on 10 March 1929 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ James died on 28 May 1991 at Lee, Madison, Florida, United States, at age 62.¹
     Biography of James William Rutherford:

James William or JW worked for the Sheriff's Dept. of Madison Co. for many years.

He was one of the nicest men and we were blessed to have him in the family. JW had very good common sense, excellent moral values and family was most important to him. He didn't interfere but when asked, he would give his opinion and it was always worth listening to and following.

He was truthful, reliable, a great father and marvelous Uncle to Melissa. She loved her Uncle J and he always called her "Sam" to get her going. At first, she'd plant her feet apart, hands on hip, look him in the eye and say "My name is Melissa"! She loved to sit with him and chat away. He even took a "mug shot" of Melissa at the jail and made her a prisoner ID card. [By Jean Merritt]

     James was born in 1888. He married Eva May Merritt, daughter of Samuel Fountain Merritt and Martha Jean Woods.¹ James died in 1964.² His body was buried at Macedonia Cemetery, Madison, Florida, United States.¹

     Thomas was born in August 1888 at Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of Thomas F. Woods and Mary Ann Whitfield.

     Mary was born on 25 June 1929 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of Ervin Francis Merritt and Frankie Mildred Ragans. Mary died on 1 February 1932 at Madison, Florida, United States, at age 2. Her body was buried at Macedonia Cemetery, Madison, Florida, United States.

     (Son) was born on 5 April 1951 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of James William Rutherford and Joyce Eleanor Merritt. (Son) died on 5 April 1951 at Madison, Florida, United States. His body was buried at Macedonia Cemetery, Madison, Florida, United States.

     (Dau.) was born on 25 January 1979 at Madison, Florida, United States.¹ She was the daughter of James William Rutherford and Joyce Eleanor Merritt. (Dau.) died in January 1979 at Madison, Florida, United States. Her body was buried at Macedonia Cemetery, Madison, Florida, United States.

     James was born on 16 September 1952 at Jacksonville, Duval, Florida, United States.¹ He was the son of James Byron Merritt and Vera Jones. James died on 11 January 1963 at Gainesville, Alachua, Florida, United States, at age 10. His body was buried.