William Kirkland Ruffin

(1812-1880)

Biographical Data

Important Dates

William Kirkland Ruffin was born on July 30, 1812. He died on March 5, 1880, and was buried in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, NC.

Schools Attended

• University of North Carolina, until 1830.

Occupations

• Lawyer [1].
• Teacher [1].

Relatives

• Parents: Thomas Carter Ruffin [1] (1787-1870) and Annie McNabb Kirkland (1794-1875).
• Siblings:
  • one brother, Peter Browne Ruffin (1821-1900).
  • two sisters, Susan Mary Ruffin (1827-1851)  and Anne Ruffin (1814-1897).

References

1. gravestone.