James Mack Ryburn1

b. 12 March 1900, d. 24 April 1977
FatherJames Beattie Ryburn2,3 b. 1 Nov 1873, d. 10 Nov 1945
MotherMartha Josephine Florence Ritchie2 b. 19 Apr 1870, d. 12 Feb 1963
Birth12 Mar 1900 James Mack Ryburn was born on 12 Mar 1900 in Virginia.1 
  His full name appears to have been James McNeil [or McNeal] Ryburn however he was known throughout his life as "Mack."4 
Marriage25 May 1925 He married first Ella Love Cathers on 25 May 1925 in Marion, Virginia.4 
 Mack was enumerated twice in 1930. 
Cens-19304 Apr 1930  On April 4th he was recorded living at home with his parents. He was identified as James Mc Ryburn, 30 years old, married at 26. His occupation was listed as "druggist."5 
Cens-193025 Apr 1930  Three weeks later he was listed with his wife Ella and young son William. This entry described him as Mack Ryburn. His age was again listed as 30 (married at 25), but this time his occupation was listed as "farmer."6 
Divorce He and Ella Love Cathers were divorced.7 
Marriage15 Jul 1948 He married second Vivian Pauley on 15 Jul 1948.8 
Death24 Apr 1977 James died on 24 Apr 1977 at age 77.1 
Burial26 Apr 1977 He was buried on 26 Apr 1977 in Knollkreg Memorial Cemetery, Abingdon, Virginia, with the Rev. William O. Moore, Jr. presiding.1,9 

Family

Ella Love Cathers
Children
  • William Mc Ryburn6
  • Shirley Ryburn7
ChartsDescendants of Mathew Ryburn and Jane Beattie
Descendants of William Ryburn and Mary (?)
Last Edited4 Jan 2012

Citations

  1. [S54] Virginia Historicial Society of Washington County, High On A Windy Hill Vol II, p. 224. James Mack Ryburn, 12 Mar 1900-24 Apr 1977.
  2. [S52] Letter, Carolyn Ryburn to Diana Powell, 9 Feb. 2001.
  3. [S237] J. Beattie Ryburn household, 1910 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring Precinct, ED 116, sheet 14B, dwelling 271, family 282, viewed online at Ancestry.com, J. Beattie Ryburn (farmer), age 37, b. VA, marr eleven yrs; Josephine F. (wife) age 40, b. VA, mother of one child who is living; James McR, (son) b. VA, age 10.
  4. [S2840] James McNiel Ryburn-Ella Love Cather Marriage License (Washington Co., VA), digital image, Historical Society of Washington County, license dated 4 May 1925; marriage date: 5 May 1925 at Marion, VA: James McNiel Ryburn, 25, sgl, farmer, b. Manassas, VA, resid Abingdon, VA, s/o James B. & Florence R. Ryburn marr Ella Love Cather, 21, sgl, b. WCV, d/o William H. & Mary E.. Cather; by Samuel E. Bratton, Minister of the Methodist Church.
  5. [S639] Beattie J. Ryburn household, 1930 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring District, ED 96-7, sheet 1A (28 stamped), dwelling 4, family 4, viewed online at Ancestry.com, Jul 2003, image 1 of 31. Beattie J. Ryburn, 57, married at 26, owns farm, owns radio, occupation unclear; Florence, wife, 59, married at 29; James Mc, son, 30, married at 26, druggist; all b. VA.
  6. [S639] Mack Ryburn household, 1930 U.S. cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Gladespring District, ED 96-6, sheet 8A (22 stamped), dwelling 159, family 164, viewed online at Ancestry.com, March 2003, image 15 & 16 of 26. Mack Ryburn 30, b. VA, parents b. VA, married at 25, farmer, rents home; Ella, wife 26, married at 21, b. VA, parents b. VA; William McRyburn, son, 2 x/12, b. VA.
  7. [S52] Letter, Carolyn Ryburn to Diana Powell, 8 Apr 2003.
  8. [S1238] Mary Hope Kelly, Betsy's Descendants, p. 96. Provides full name, date of birth, and marriage info.
  9. [S1244] Farris Funeral Chapel, Abingdon, Virginia.