Cruse - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Cruse Family

crusecw — 2009-10-22 00:37:06Z

Rita,
Thanks. Some of the information is new to me.
I have nothing to add.
We will keep looking.
Wayne

Re: Cruse Family

researchlady1 — 2009-10-21 03:10:16Z

No, I have no new information regarding Anderson's parentage. I have determined, using tax records, his birth year; and using court records determined about when he died (August 1824). We think his father might be Thomas, based on nameing patterns, but haven't been able to find any conclusive evidence to prove or disprove it. Have also pretty much determined that his widow, Nancy (Lynch) Crews remarried her 1st cousin, John Lynch, in Missouri but I haven't been able to get my hands on their marriage record after trying 3 different counties. His will mentions his wife Nancy, but doesn't give any of her other names. I have both their death dates, but apparently there isn't a well marked grave for either of them (I've attempted to ask someone to take pictures but got no response), no death records for either, and no land records that mention her, so I'm having an impossible time *proving* that he did indeed marry his cousin, Nancy Lynch Crews, but the census bears witness...

Is any of this new information for you? Do you have anything to correct or add? PLease let me know, ok?

Rita

Re: Cruse Family

crusecw — 2009-10-13 23:23:24Z

Yes, this is the guy I am interested in.
I do not have any information any earlier than Anderson Crews.
I think we have corresponded before. Do you have any new info?

wc

Re: Cruse Family

researchlady1 — 2009-10-13 02:19:28Z

What kind of info are you wanting for Anderson Crews in Kentucky? Is this the Anderson married first to Levina Williams and 2nd wife was Nancy Lynch? ~ Rita

Re: Cruse Family

crusecw — 2009-09-25 00:49:44Z

I notice you have Anderson Cruse in Texas. Do you have any information on Anderson Cruse in Kentucky in early 1800s. I have a family tree member in Kentucky as Anderson Cruse(Crews) , looking for further info.
thanks.

Martha CRUSE, daughter of Henry CRUSE & Eliza J WHITINGER

leecloe — 2009-09-16 00:27:23Z

Martha CRUSE (21 Dec 1842 - Dec 1866), was the 6th child of fifteen children born to Henry CRUSE (6 Feb 1812 - 5 Dec 1903) and Eliza Jane WHITINGER ( 4 Feb 1817 - [--Unknown--]) in Clay Township, Hamilton County, Indiana.

Martha was the 1st wife of Jacob Rodney CLOW/CLOE. Evidently, she died either in childbirth of their child Charles E. CLOE (1866 - 27 May 1940) or shortly thereafter. Charles was raised by Henry and Eliza.

Does anyone have information as to where Martha was buried?

Re: Cruse Family

LisaCarrozza1 — 2009-09-14 22:33:59Z

Here is the information I have on my Cruse family
I believe it is the same one you are researching

The Cruse / Crews / Cruce Family

David Cruse (b. 22 Apr 1821 – d. 28 July 1870) m.
Frances M. (b. 9 Feb 1823 – d. 23 Feb 1905)

1.John H. Cruse (23 Jan 1843 – died 2 Dec 1928)
2.Elizabeth A. Cruse (b.1847-1930)m. Sylvanus Hembree
3.Sarah A. Cruse (1850 - ?)
4.James J. Cruse (1852 – 1928) m. Martha Bice (1853 – 1928)
(This is my Father’s family)
5.Thomas J. Cruse (b.1854-?)
6.Oliver J. Cruse (b.1858-?)
7.Albert C. (Coke) Cruse (1860-?)
8.Elonzo Cruse (1864 – 1878)

Children of John Henry Cruse and 1st wife, Mary Elizabeth Cockrell:
1) Warner Cruse b. 13 Jul 1866 died 22 Dec 1881
2) Talula “Lula” Cruse born about 1868– 1880
3) John H. Cruse born abt 1873
4) Jesse Frank Cruse born 20 Aug 1876 died 30 Aug 1931
5) Julia F. Cruse born abt 1878
6) Roy Hampton Cruse born Sep 1889 died 31 Dec 1917
3rd wife of John Henry Cruse
Barbara Almeda Pass – She married John H. Cruse about 1902 Buford, Gwinnett County, Georgia; she was daughter of Thomas Jefferson Pass and Nancy Stringer. Barbara was born about 1868 in Gwinnett Co, GA and died 30 Jan 1925 Jefferson
Co., AL 2 children or more:
1) Rose Cruse (b. 1905) m. Sydney Fitzgerald
2) Homer Cruse (1907-1977)

Barbara Almeda Pass had a number of children by her first marriage - possibly as many as 4/5 by John Henry Cruse.

I don’t have any information about Pearl except that there may have been more children

I have more information on this family and would be interested in any info you have

I am also in contact with Mary Scott whose husband is descended from John H. Cruse

Looking forward to hearing from you
Lisa Cruse Carrozza
Lisa.Carrozza@Gmail.com

Re: Cruse Family

smithsonk — 2009-09-14 03:30:19Z

Was your grandfather born around 1845? I'm also trying to do some research on a John H Cruse. He would have been my great grandfather. The John Cruse I'm trying to find information on married Mary E Cruse. They were both born in Bowdon, GA. but moved to Avondale, Ala. They had 6 children; Warner M. Cruse (b.1867), Lula P. Cruse (b.1869), John M. Cruse (b.1873), Jirru Cruse (b.1876), Julia Cruse (b.1878), and Pearl E. Cruse (b.1886). Pearl was my grandmother. My mom said that Pearl's mom died when she was a little girl and she went to live with her sister Julia.

Not sure if this is the right clan. I'm trying to locate John H. Cruse's parents and siblings.

Thanks

Re: Naomi Cruse of Culpeper Co Va

oclarke11 — 2009-08-03 22:08:22Z

My Simon & Naomi had a son Robert Elly who was b abt 1830 in Culpeper Co. I have no info on him. Do you show any info on him anywhere? Maybe my Naomi's name was spelt Crews. I have seen it spelt that way. Will post Naomi to the Crews forum & see what I come up with.
Ollie

Re: Naomi Cruse of Culpeper Co Va

Germanna — 2009-08-03 03:07:51Z

Wow, do we have a great coincidence! Your say Naomi CRUSE was born about 1810 in Culpeper Co., VA, and that she married Simon Thomas SOUTHER, who should have born within a few years of her, around 1805-1810. You also say that Simon was the son of Simon Wilhoit SOUTHER. I have searched Rootsweb, Ancestry, and the rest of the Internet and can find no one named Simon SOUTHER who was the son of a Simon Wilhoit SOUTHER. The ONLY people I've found with families where your names match are these:

Father: "Simeon" Wilhoit SOUTHER, b.1814, Boone Co., KY.
Son: "Simeon" Thomas SOUTHER, b.1861, Johnson Co., MO.
Son's wife: Naomi CRUSE, b.1865, Hancock, IL.

That's just really weird. Is it at all possible that you have mixed up Simeon Wilhoit SOUTHER with the wife of his son Simeon Thomas SOUTHER? Things just don't fit. The ONLY person named SOUTHER that comes close to fitting the father is, as stated, Simeon Wilhoit SOUTHER and he's the only one with that first and middle name I can find.

I'm sorry but there just is no other family records with the names that you gave for father, son, and son's wife with those dates.

George

Re: Naomi Cruse of Culpeper Co Va

oclarke11 — 2009-08-02 23:51:44Z

Thanks for your reply. Not sure if therre is a connection. My Naomi was b in Culpeper Co Va in 1810.
Ollie

Re: Naomi Cruse of Culpeper Co Va

Germanna — 2009-08-02 23:02:56Z

Name: Henry Cruse
Given Name: Henry
Surname: Cruse
Sex: M
Birth: 13 JUN 1844 in Union Co., IL
Death: 11 MAY 1903 in Pilot Grove, Cooper Co., MO

Marriage 1 Mary Jane Laux b: 10 APR 1842 in Hancock Co., IL

Married: 25 DEC 1864 in Carthage, Hancock, IL

Children

1. Naomi E. Cruse b: 30 SEP 1865 in Carthage, Hancock Co. , IL

2. Franklin Henry Cruse b: 12 JUN 1867 in Carthage, Hancock Co. , IL

3. Marshal Hezekiah Cruse b: 5 APR 1869 in Johnson Co., MO

4. John Samuel Cruse b: 18 JUL 1871 in Johnson Co, MO

5. Sarah Florence Cruse b: MAY 1873

6. Georgia Cruse b: 1875 in Johnson Co, MO

7. Mary Lee Cruse b: 26 MAR 1884 in Johnson Co, MO

Re: Cruse's

celestecruse1 — 2009-07-31 20:28:40Z

I am sorry that I never checked to respond. The names you mentioned sound like I've heard them before. My Grandfather was Dennis Cruse his mother Nancy waller (something like that) I think she was a twin wa from Indiana . His father was Henry was from Indiana or Kentucky. Dennis had two brothers Curtis and the other brother was called trouble (don't no real name). They were all from Ind. Ky, Ohio that area. Dennis wife (my grandmother) was Lorraine Mills-Cruse she was one of a triplet (Faith Hope & Charity)when two died her mother changed her name to Lorraine. I am also on face book.

Naomi Cruse of Culpeper Co Va

oclarke11 — 2009-07-30 01:22:30Z

Need parents & siblings for Naomi b abt 1810. She marr Simon Thomas Souther son of Simon Wilhoit Souther . Son of Naomi & Simon was Robert Elly b abt 1830. Need info on him also. The Souther amily has ties to the germanna germans who settled in Orange Co in the early 1700's. See germanna's web site for info on the Souther's. Any info on this family appreciated.
Ollie

Re: HENRY G CRUSE

debbiecruwyskennett — 2009-07-27 19:47:06Z

Hi Caroline

I don't know what became of your great grandfather Henry George Cruse but I am in contact through my Cruse one-name study with several people who are related to you. Henry's line goes back to the late 1600s in the small village of Ogbourne St George in Wiltshire. Henry married Georgina Hannah Henderson in 1897 in Islington. I have a record of two children: Ivy Georgina, born in 1900, and Jessie Florence, born in 1905. Let me know if you want any further information.

HENRY G CRUSE

carolineharris68 — 2009-07-27 16:17:08Z

I wonder if anyone knows what happened to my great grandfather born 1874 islington london england. Family rumour he joined Canadian airforce

CRUSE Bettye M 1935-2002

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-12 22:15:19Z

CRUSE Bettye M 1935-2002

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

CRUSE Joe H 1921-

t42MountOlivet — 2009-07-12 22:15:08Z

CRUSE Joe H 1921-

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 204,880 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Re: Woodville Cruse

crusecw — 2008-08-21 01:09:37Z

Hi, I am interested in the Cruse migration from Kentucky to Texas. The reasons for migration, the method, the accident on the Mississippi River, and any information you may have on the family in Kentucky.

Re: CRUSE in Wiltshire

VictorStyles61 — 2008-09-13 14:54:55Z

I have been researching the BULL, DUCK family who have been living in Ramsbury in Wiltshire, Andover and Whitchurch area of Hampshire.

Whilst researching I came across a CRUSE from Boxford Newbury Berkshire England, the is the line from Boxford.

Descendants of Henry James Bull

1 Henry James Bull 1866 - b: 1866 in Winchester Hampshire England
.. +Anne Recca Cruse 1862 - b: 1862 in Boxford Newbury Berkshire England
........ 2 Henry James Bull 1888 - b: 1888 in Whitchurch Hampshire England
........ 2 Mary Rebecca Bull 1890 - b: 1890 in Whitchurch Hampshire England
........ 2 Lucy Beatrice Bull 1892 - b: 1892 in Whitchurch Hampshire England
........ 2 Victor William Bull 1895 - b: 1895 in Whitchurch Hampshire England

Any help?

Cruse in Baltimore, MD

gchichester1 — 2009-02-16 15:12:54Z

Looking for any info on George W. Cruse/Cruise b. 1801 in Baltimore, MD died about 1862 in Brooklyn, NY. Married to Ellen Fetters. Children George W. b. 1835, William Henry b. 1837, Francis F. 1843 and Mary Matilda 1847.

Re: Woodville Cruse

austinguydd — 2008-08-22 02:47:05Z

How are you related to H.L.T. Durham? He is actually my great, great grandfather. I recently went to the piney woods of East Texas and found his burial place along with my great grandfather, Dock Durham. I have been searching for anything on H.L.T. such as where he came from and what brought him to Texas etc. Please let me know if you have any info. on him. Thanks!

Re: Woodville Cruse

austinguydd — 2008-08-22 02:43:07Z

I would be happy to share what I have. If you can email me I will send you a copy of the story about the migration. Austinguydd@aol.com Thanks!

Re: Woodville Cruse

austinguydd — 2008-08-22 02:36:37Z

If you can email me I can send you a detailed story of the migration of the Cruse family from Tennesee and how they lost most of their children when they drown in the Mississippi River. Austinguydd@aol.com Thanks!

Cruse line from Tennesee to Texas in 1880's. Walter Cruse B. 1858 in Tennessee

pswann64 — 2009-03-22 00:46:21Z

Seeking information on Walter Washigton Cruse B. 1858 in White County,Tennesee. Married Nancy Ann Petty in 1883 and moved to Dallas,TX that year. Had a brother named John C. Cruse. Lost his Folks early in life and I am searching for that lost link in our family. Any relevant information would be greatly apprecated and will gladly share what info I have on them in Texas.

Margaret

eastern71 — 2009-06-13 19:45:57Z

Looking for information on my Great Great Grandmother Marget Cruise born in 1848 in Tennessee and died 1888 in Indiana, She was married to William Ligon and they are buried in Richland Cemetery in Union County, Indiana.\

Thanks

LJA

Charles A. Cruse, of Lock Haven, PA,"son of, Frank and Dorothy Shaffer Cruse, of Lock Haven.PA,

KENNELLYMARKA — 2009-04-06 02:33:48Z

Charles A. Cruse,,

Charles A. Cruse,
formerly of Lock Haven,PA
passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2009, at River Woods Nursing Home in Lewisburg, where he had lived for the past six weeks.

Charlie and his wife resided at Ridgecrest Senior Living facility in Lewisburg for the past six years after moving from their home in Mill Hall.

Charlie was the son of the late Frank and Dorothy Shaffer Cruse of Lock Haven.PA,

He is survived by his wife, Dr. Jeannette E. Cruse, and two children, Colleen Brickley (Sam) of Center Harbor, N.H., and Thomas Cruse (Lynn) of Lock Haven,
as well as a sister, Judy Shoemaker (Charles) of Lock Haven. Other survivors include grandchildren: Samuel Brickley, Liz Brickley, Vicki Cruse Motter, Chuck Cruse, Brian Cruse, Mary Cruse Tew and Matt Cruse; and eight great-grandchildren.

Along with his parents,
Charlie was preceded in death by a son, Charles "Chuck" Cruse (Val) of Lock Haven,PA,
a sister, Betty Brown, and a brother, Frank Cruse, both of Mill Hall.PA,

Charlie graduated with honors from Lock Haven High School in 1946 and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting. He began working for the New York and Pennsylvania Paper Company in 1947 and was soon selected to be assistant office manager and then assistant to the division manager.

He became controller for Hammermill Paper Company when it acquired the local mills, a position he held for 23 years until his retirement in 1985.

During this time, Charlie was an active leader in many organizations: Flemington Methodist Church, YMCA Board, Corporate Board of Directors of Blue Cross of North Eastern Pennsylvania, Little League, Cub Scouts,
Clinton County PA,Community Foundation and others. Charlie was a school board director for 14 years and later was elected Clinton County commissioner. In all these organizations, he used his talents as a leader and financial advisor to help their operations.

In 1962, he was honored by the Lock Haven Junior Chamber of Commerce by his selection as "Young Man of the Year" for his numerous contributions to the community and people.

One of Charlie's greatest joys was his children and grandchildren. A good softball and baseball player, he began working with young people in the various church youth sports leagues early in his marriage and continued with his children's interests in Scouts and in sports.

Grandchildren proved to be Charlie's next candidates for interactions, and they can all tell tales about working through his math puzzles on trips with their Pop, seeking his help on their pitching skills and math homework, and helping him in his many gardens over the years. He even had a Math Study Group at one time, much like the Law School Study Group of television fame.

Each grandchild was treated to a trip of his/her choice as a 12th birthday present, and they all have wonderful memories of their "special time" alone with their Pop and Mom Mom.

Traveling became one of Charlie's passions. He and Jeannette visited both Disney World and Williamsburg, Va., 10 times, and the entire Cruse clan enjoyed many summers together at Rehoboth Beach, Del.

Viewing will be held on Wednesday, April 1 from 6 to 8 p.m. and Thursday, April 2 from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Donald Walker Funeral Home in Flemington. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 2 at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Cedar Hill Cemetery at Mill Hall.

Donations in Charlie's memory may be made to the River Woods Nursing Home Building Fund, 90 Maplewood Drive, Lewisburg, Pa. 17837, in care of Peter Geschwindner.

Re: Cruse Family--Grover Cruse of Hart County, Kentucky

JanetJensen778 — 2009-06-04 20:01:23Z

I am very interested in this Cruse line. However, I came to a dead end and have tried to find more on Prosser Cruse & Clary Merritt, his wife. I do not have my records with me at the mountain home where I am on vacation. I do have a bit more, but not in my memory at this time.
I will be back in October, last of month, if anyone wants more details then. Janet Cruse Jensen of Ky & Az

samuel a. cruse, lucinda j. cruse and james david cruse

jenniekrueger — 2009-03-04 16:47:29Z

does any one have information on samuel a, lucinda j. and james david cruse. father was robert cruse mother was martha jane wade cruse. samuel was born in tennesee 1853, and lucinda and james were born in arkansas.
if you have information please email me at williet6@msn.com

Re: Cruse Family Tree (Book) - LaRue County, Kentucky

joy1004195 — 2009-05-31 07:43:16Z

Hello!

Sarah Frances Ferguson married Prosser Cruse, Magnolia, KY. Sarah would be my gr gr aunt on my father's side. Both are buried in Three Forks at Bacon Creek Church Cemetery, in Hammonsville, Hart Co., KY.

I took photos of their tombstones, as well as my gr gr grandfather, James Ferguson and Lucinda Long Ferguson's gravestones.

Sarah and Prosser had a daughter named Clarrisa. She is buried beside them.

Re: Cruse Family--Grover Cruse of Hart County, Kentucky

joy1004195 — 2009-05-31 07:37:04Z

Hello!

I am the gr gr grandaughter of James Ferguson and Lucinda Long. James' sister was Sarah Frances Ferguson and she married Prosser Cruse. They lived in Upton, KY and both are buried in the Bacon Creek Church Cemetery in Hammonsville, Hart Co., KY.

I am curious if you have any information on the whereabouts of Sarah and James' parents graves? David Ferguson and Elizabeth Bomar (John Bomar & Nancy Neeley's daughter) married 17 Jun 1803 but that is all the documented facts I have found on them. Can't locate where John Bomar is buried, either.

Joy

Cruse Family

staceyatkinson1 — 2009-06-23 03:01:28Z

I was wondering where I could get the book or further information about the cruse family. I am related to Squire Cruse his son Thomas Jefferson Cruse- Anderson Franklin Cruse Sr.-- Anderson Franklin Cruse Jr.-- Syble ann Cruse and myself... The book was called The record of east texas by ethel cruse walker. Thank for all the help

Cruse Family

staceyatkinson1 — 2009-06-23 03:00:35Z

Re: Woodville Cruse

unknownace67 — 2008-08-22 06:15:32Z

I have the gun that was used in the fued to avenge Dock Durham. My father was Linwood Durham. You must be closer kin to Gayle Durham.

Re: Woodville Cruse

unknownace67 — 2008-08-19 14:59:45Z

I am sure we are not to distant cousins. H.L.T was my great grandfather too.

Ontario / Michigan CRUSE's family

AprilWine5555 — 2009-04-11 11:57:42Z

Does any one know where I can find, Thomas Henry CRUSE b 1 Nov 1887 his wife Carrie Rosetta HARRISON b 24 Mar 1892 there daugthers Lorella CRUSE b Jul 1910 and Nora CRUSE b 1914. They lived in Meaford, Owen Sound, and Sault Ste Marie, Ontario then move to Detroit, Michigan by 1924. I have not been able to find them after 1930.
I can be contacted at ROBCRRLL@gamil.com

Cruse DNA Project

debbiecruwyskennett — 2009-06-16 23:14:37Z

DNA testing is now helping to verify existing research and to link together lines which were previously not known to be related. If you have not yet taken part in our DNA project you might like to know that there is currently a summer sale on. Further details can be found on the project website:

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/CruwysDNA

There is additional information available here:

http://cruwys.blogspot.com/2009/06/dna-news.html

Debbie Kennett

Re: Cruse's In Woodville/Spring Hill/Honey Island/Kountze/Port Arthur, Texas

debbiecruwyskennett — 2009-02-16 14:33:42Z

I don't know if you are aware but we have a DNA project for the Cruse surname (and other related variants). This line is not currently represented. If any male Cruses are interested in taking part you can find further information on the project website:

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/CruwysDNA

A lot of Cruse lines are now starting to come together with the DNA testing. It would be interesting to find out where this line fits into the bigger picture. Coincidentally the testing company are based in Houstan, Texas.

CRUSE DNA Project

debbiecruwyskennett — 2008-08-18 14:29:17Z

The worldwide Cruse DNA Project now has 29 members from six different countries (England, France, Australia, Canada, Thailand and the United States). We have made a number of exciting discoveries and have already linked together trees from different continents. We are looking at all variant spellings (eg, CREWS, CRUISE, CRUWYS, CREWES, SCRUSE, etc.) Participants are still sought for a number of lines which are not currently represented in the project. Further information can be found on the project website and on my blog:

http://cruwys.blogspot.com

http://www.familytreedna.com/public/CruwysDNA

Debbie Kennett

Re: Cruse's In Woodville/Spring Hill/Honey Island/Kountze/Port Arthur, Texas

KristinCTX — 2009-02-15 03:59:00Z

My husband's grandmother (not living anymore) is Mozelle Cruse. Her brother is still living in Houston. His name is Tommy Cruse. They have an insurance company in Houston called Cruse Insurance. They are decedents of the Cruses y'all are speaking of that came from KY. Let me know if this is the cruse you are looking for.

Re: Cruse's In Woodville/Spring Hill/Honey Island/Kountze/Port Arthur, Texas

KristinCTX — 2009-02-16 17:57:00Z

According to family record, Tommy & Mozelle are direct decendants of the Cruses who came over from KY to TX and lost 5 children in the MS River. Are you saying there is no one from the line of Squires Cruse, or his father Eijah?

Re: Any CRUSE FROM ALABAMA

Antoinette_Stinchcomb — 2008-08-10 13:06:35Z

I forgot to say that after my Mother was born in AL, her family moved to Carroll County, Georgia. They are all buried at St. Paul's Methodist Church cemetery.

Re: Any CRUSE FROM ALABAMA

Antoinette_Stinchcomb — 2008-08-10 13:02:52Z

My mother, Jessie Ione Crews was born in Alabama. Their name used to be spelled Cruse and her father changed the spelling to Crews because of another Cruse who was in debt and causing problems for him.

Re: Any CRUSE FROM ALABAMA

LisaCarrozza1 — 2008-08-01 00:40:21Z

Sorry but it took me a couple of days to check through my files. I don’t know of any connection with your family
I have been able to trace my “Alabama” Cruse family to David Cruse b. 1821 who lived near Atlanta Georgia
I know that David’s father was from one of the Carolinas – but no other info. or if David had any siblings
If there is a connection with your family it could be a common ancestor before David.
The people who started this thread knew our family lived in Birmingham and some of them did move to Mississippi between 1900-1915?. I don't know if they were aware of the family originating in Georgia and the Carolinas. If I run across anything else of interest I will post it here. Lisa Cruse Carrozza

Re: Cruse Family--Grover Cruse of Hart County, Kentucky

nannasjewel — 2008-11-19 01:23:34Z

My greatgrandfather was named George Washington Cruse also but he was born Sept 13 1862 born in Chattenooga Tenn married Ollie Lee Coxs not sure of the spelling. She was born in Franklin Kentucky.I know at one time they went by Cruse then it was changed to Cruise but one of the brothers said they did not like having the last name of a ship and changed it back.I am not sure of the spelling but have found them in the Census under cruce.
Was wondering if your George Washington may have been father to my George Washington Cruse.My e-mail is kit4cat2001@yahoo.com

Re: CRUSE in Wiltshire

pcruse1 — 2008-09-13 18:39:47Z

Interesting post! I'm a "Berkshire Cruse", more specifically a Boxford one (originally Ramsbury also)! My Paternal Grandmother was also from Whichurch (a Ballard). Anne Rebecca Cruse was my Gt. Grandfather's (John Cruse b. Boxford 1860) younger sister. We have known about the Bull family being distant cousins for many years. John Cruse and his family also moved to Whitchurch from Newbury c. 1899?
John and Rebecca's father was James Cruse b. Boxford 1804. He married Lucy Tibble (b. Boxford 1818) on June 24, 1860.It was his second marriage. James d. Boxford 1879 age 75, Lucy d. Newbury? 1888. James was a farmer/shopkeeper, possibly a baker also.
James father was John Cruse b. Welford, Berks. 1768, d. Boxford 1848. married Elizabeth Jessett (b. Hungerford, Berks. 1780, d. Boxford 1857) at Boxford Feb. 22, 1800
John's parents were Richard Cruse (b. Ramsbury 1740, d. Welford 1813) m. Mary Pithouse (b. Ramsbury 1741, d. Welford 1827) at Welford Oct. 12, 1761.
Richard's parents Miles Cruse (b Aldbourne, Wilts. 1709, d. Ramsbury 1783) m. Jane Brown (b. Ramsbury 1707, d. Ramsbury 1768) at Ramsbury April 23, 1728.
Miles parents William Cruse (poss. b. Ogbourne St. George 1685, d. Aldbourne 1758) m. Mary Cooper (d. 1728 Aldbourne) at Compton Beachamp, Berkshire/ Wilts? 1706
Much of this info from David Cruse and also Debbies website Cruwys News http://cruwys.blogspot.com
Please let me know if you would like further info. I believe that Henry Bull was a chimney sweep. Any info on the Bull family would be appreciated, also if you know anything about the Cruse and Ballard families time in Whitchurch and later Whiteparish, Wilts.
Best regards
Phil Cruse

Message Board Post:

I have been researching the BULL, DUCK family who have been living in Ramsbury in Wiltshire, Andover and Whitchurch area of Hampshire.

Whilst researching I came across a CRUSE from Boxford Newbury Berkshire England, the is the line from Boxford.

Descendants of Henry James Bull

Re: cruse history

270win — 2008-07-28 17:09:02Z

Mattie Belle Cruse was the sister to William R. (aka RC) Cruse

Re: Richard Cruse

270win — 2008-07-28 16:31:00Z

His real name wasn't Richard C. but William R. Cruse. His father was William his father was Jefferson and His father was Redmon. William R. Cruse was married to Ida Kilgor and had the children you list.

CRUSE~ Richard M.(1877) & Clara C.(1879)

mttreehugger — 2009-05-03 16:48:08Z

Headstones are located in the Riverside Cemetery: Emmett, Gem Co., ID

Cruse's In Woodville/Spring Hill/Honey Island/Kountze/Port Arthur, Texas

TommyGCruseSr — 2009-01-22 03:39:58Z

I am looking for anyone that may have some knowlege of the Tom & Mattie Cruse family that lived in the Woodville or Spring Hill area. Tom and Mattie Cruse were my grandparents they had three (3) children Ruby Mae, R.A. Cruse, Tommie Lee Cruse (my father). Mattie Cruse (Maden name unknown) had a sister named either Sophronia or Fronnie who's family lived in Spring Hill. Tom and Mattie Cruse moved from Spring Hill to Honey Island to Kountze, Texas where they both lived until their deaths. My father moved to Port Arthur and lived until his death in 1988, my uncle R.A. Cruse lived in Chicargo after getting out of the Army and then moved to Kountze and lived there until his death in 1993, and my aunt Ruby Mae Cruse-Brown lived in San Antonio, Texas until her death in 1984. I have been told (don't know if fact or fiction) that my grandfather had two (2) brothers one moved to Oklahoma and the other to Sherevport, La. If anyone knows of these people please contact me. Thank you for your assistance.