Sterling Ruffin [2]

(1817-1907)

At a Glance

Sterling Ruffin married Jennie L Hurton (1843-1934) who was born in Queens, NY and is buried at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church, Hillsborough NC. In 1835 Sterling lost his right eye due to an ulcer; his father took him to Petersburg and then by steamer to Philadelphia for medical attention.

Biographical Data

Important Dates

Sterling Ruffin [2] was born on November 19, 1817. He died on February 18, 1907, and was buried in St. Matthew's Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, NC.

Schools Attended

• University of North Carolina, until 1834.

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).