Genealogy Data Page 566 (Notes Pages)

Note: William W Rutherford, son of William Rutherford and Sarah Swan, was born Nov 28 1805, in Paxtang (now Swatara) township, Dauphin Co., Pa. He was in the fourth generation, from Thomas Rutherford, one of the earliest settlers of the valley, and of Scotch-Irish ancestry. He commenced the study of medicine with Dr. Whiteside, of Harrisburg, then a prominent physician, in 1830, and after the removal of Dr. Whiteside continued under the instructions of Dr. Dean. He attended the lectures of Jefferson Medical College, 1830 to 1832, graduating from that institution on the 7th of March, the latter year. He located first at Mechanicsburg, where he remained nearly a year, when entering into partnership with his preceptor, Dr. Dean, he removed to Harrisburg, where for forty years he practiced his profession, winning for himself an honorable name not only at home but abroad. Dr Rutherford had what few physicians possessed, - a most perfect knowledge of diseases in general; and it mattered little what the case, his diagnosis, when called in consultation was final as it was accurate. An extensive practice of over forty years in every department of medicine and surgery gave him such a perfect knowledge of his profession that the loss of his advice and assistance in difficult cases has been severely felt by his surviving brethren.

For eight years prior to his death he had been the regularly-appointed surgeon to the Pennsylvania Railroad Company, although he served it some ten years previously when called upon. From the organization of the old Harrisburg gas Company he was one of its directors, and at his death president of the company. In numerous other enterprises he took an active part, and was always one of Harrisburg’s public-spirited citizens. His life was an eventful one and one fraught with many incidents of interest. In season and out of season, in life and in death, his good-natured face appeared upon the stage, gladly, even tearfully, welcome. He died at Harrisburg on the 13th of March, 1873 aged sixty-seven years. Dr Rutherford married Eleanor Crain, daughter of Col Richard Crain, who survives. Their children who lived to mature years were Dr Alexander, who died shortly after his father; Sarah, married Capt W Harvey Brown, USA, also deceased; and Elizabeth Crain, widow of he late John C Kunkle.

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Rutherford, John (b. 16 FEB 1737, d. 1 OCT 1804)

Note: A soldier of the Revolution, commanding a company from Middletown. "

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Rutherford, Thomas (b. 24 JUN 1707, d. 13 MAY 1777)

Note: Revised 1936

The Rutherford Stone House
“The Spring House”
Adjoining Paxtang Boro

Owner: City of Harrisburg
Date of Erection: Not known, but 1740 has been mentioned. At any rate it was built before 1755.

Architect: None
Builder: Unknown
Present Condition: Practically abandoned – in very bad repair
Materials of Construction: Rough Mountain stone
Other Existing Records: Egle’s History of Dauphin County
Aditional Data: Thomas Rutherford, of a Scotch family that removed from Scotland to Ireland about 1690, came to America in 1729. His sweetheart Jean Mordah, having come with her parents the year before to Donegal, Thomas also came to Donegal. They married the following year and lived in Donegal until her father’s death in 1744, when they moved to Derry and in 1755 to Paxtang. On the property he acquired was a stone house built over a spring.

The spring rises under the house is the source of considerable stream which flows into Spring Creek. The House stands within a park are belonging to the City of Harrisburg which also owns the House.

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Simer, Burton W (b. 4 MAY 1879, d. 24 DEC 1960)

Note: Obituary of Burton Ward Simer

Burton Ward Simer was laid to rest Tuesday afternoon in the Shoshone cemetery after a funeral service held at the McGoldrick chapel.

Mr. Simer died at 1:00 a.m. December 24 at the Wood River Convalescent Center in Shoshone.

The Rev. Paul Winkler of the First Baptist church was in charge with the music furnished by Wilfred Keele, soloist accompanied by Mrs. Garland Blair. Ladies of the Opal Rebekah lodge handled the flower arrangements.

Pall bearers were Paul Bancroft, John Conway, Jim Campbell, Edward Haak, Owen Fletcher and Ernest Commons.

The McGoldrick Funeral Home was in charge of arrangements with Francis Bergin as director.

Mr. Simer was born May 4, 1879 in Boulder County, Colorado. He was married to Miss Emma Elder in Salmon, Idaho on March 3, 1906. The couple resided for 54 years at Salmon, lived two years in Boise and have resided at Shoshone the past year and a half.

Mrs. Simer, four sons and seven daughters survive with one daughter preceding him in death. The sons are Burton Simer and Ben Simer, both of Salmon, and A.J. Simer and Paul T Simer, both of Portland, Oregon.

The daughters are Mrs. Paul (Ruth) Raymond and Mrs. Ernest (Esther) Waterman, both of Salmon; Mrs. Wilford (Eunice) Keele, Boise; Mrs. Walter (Emma) Lolley, Portland; Mrs. Levard (Marian) Hansen, Fairfield; Mrs. Richard (Lois) Jones, Shoshone, and Mrs. William (Betty) Mann, Denver.

He also leaves 23 grandchildren, sixteen great grandchildren, and two sisters, Mrs. Margaret Fowler, Salmon, and Mrs. Burleigh Blume, Portland.

Mr. Simer had spent his working years as a miner and prospector and he also operated a small ranch while living at Salmon. He welcomed death without fear, according to those who were with him at the last, and died secure in his faith.

All the children were present for the services except two, Burton Simer of Rogue River, Ore., and Mrs. Betty Mann of Denver. Other out of town relatives present were Mr. and Mrs. Wesley Warner and Carl Waterman of Salmon, Mr. and Mrs. John Weaver of Polson, Montana, David Hansen and Mr. and Mrs. Wes Jones of Fairfield.

Dinner for the family was served at the home of Mr. and Mrs. Richard Jones that evening. It was furnished by members of the Baptist Mission Society, Opal Rebekah lodge and the American Legion Auxiliary.

Census: Date: 1910
Place: Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho

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Culver, Gertrude (b. JUN 1877, d. ?)

Note: Name: Gertrude Culver
Residence: Salmon, Lemhi Co., Idaho
Gender: Female
Spouse: Thomas Elder
Spouse residence: Salmon, Lemhi Co., Idaho
Spouse gender: Male
Marriage date: Jul 3, 1893
Marriage location: Lemhi Co., Idaho
Source: This record can be found in the marriage book at the County Courthouse located in Lemhi Co., ID in Volume PA on Page 65.

Name: Ray W. Mccurdy
Residence: Salmon, Lemhi Co., Idaho
Gender: Male
Spouse: Gertrude D. Elder
Spouse residence: Salmon, Lemhi Co., Idaho
Spouse gender: Female
Marriage date: Dec 15, 1910
Marriage location: Salmon, Lemhi Co., Idaho
Source: This record can be found in the marriage book at the County Courthouse located in Lemhi Co., ID in Volume 1 on Page 210.

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho

Census: Date: 1910
Place: Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Reno, Washoe, Nevada

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Reno, Washoe, NV

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Elder, Delbert (b. NOV 1897, d. ?)

Note: 1920 Census shows Delbert listed as Delbert McCurdy

Census: Date: 1900
Place: Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho

Census: Date: 1910
Place: Salmon, Lemhi, Idaho

Census: Date: 1920
Place: Reno, Washoe, Nevada

Census: Date: 1930
Place: Truckee River, Storey, NV