Person:Ludwell Rector (1)

LUDWELL GILES RECTOR was born on September 12, 1823 in Roane County, Tennessee.

The 1830 census shows Ludwell living with his parents in Roane County, Tennessee.

Ludwell and his parents moved to Warren County, Kentucky about 1833.

The 1840 census shows Ludwell living with his parents in Warren County, Kentucky.

Ludwell was a farmer.

Ludwell was a Democrat.

Ludwell married ELIZABETH ELROD, the daughter of MICHAEL ELROD and ELIZABETH DAVIS, on November 17, 1844 in Warren County, Kentucky. Ludwell and Elizabeth were married by Younger Weatherspoon. The wedding was witnessed by Thomas S Elrod, William W Grinstead, and George W McCammon. Consent for the marriage was given by the bride's parents, Michael and Elizabeth Elrod.

The 1850 census shows Ludwell living with his family in 2nd District, Warren County, Kentucky.

On September 6, 1854, L. G. Rector and Elizabeth deeded land to Elrod, James Brown and Harriet R. Brown. $50.00 to Thomas Elrod for their part of Michael Elrod Estate. (Deed Book No. 25, Warren County, Kentucky, Pages 367 and 368)

Ludwell and his family moved to Barton County, Missouri in 1855.

On March 1, 1855, Lewis S. Rector and L. G. Rector deeded land to S. W. Harris heirs.

On May 26, 1855, Lewis Rector was appointed attorney by Ludwell Rector.

On October 15, 1855, Lewis S. and Sarah J. Rector and Ludwell G. and Elizabeth Rector. North side Big Barren River and bound as follows: Beginning on a hickory and white oak on the north side of the still house branch, corner to Philips; thence N 43 1/4 E 80 poles to a post oak and Spanish oak in the fork of a small stream at the head of said branch; thence N 35 W 27 poles to a red oak; thence N 60 W 89 poles to a stake and 3 post oaks marked as pointers; thence S 30 W 87 poles to a stake in Philips line; thence with his line S 59 E 109 poles to the beginning. 50 acres. $140.

On June 1, 1858, Barton County, Missouri deeded 160 acres of land to Ludwell Rector in E 1/2 of 1/4 NW of 1/4 SE and 1/4 SE of 1/4 NE of Section 27, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Ludwell was said to have been part of a team who helped to survey the city of Lamar, Missouri.

The 1860 census shows Ludwell living with his family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri.

Ludwell served during the Civil War in the army of the Confederate State of America. He enlisted in Company A, Hunter's Regiment, Shelby's Brigade, Price's Division, Missouri Cavalry.

During the Civil War, Ludwell was forced to move his family to Arkansas, because of the chaotic lawlessness in which this part of the county was plunged. At the close of the Civil War, Ludwell returned with his family, rebuilt the buildings and fences, and began life anew.

The 1870 census shows Ludwell living with his family in Newton Township, Barton County, Missouri.

After Elizabeth's death, Ludwell married DRUCILLA REVIS, the daughter of EDWARD REVIS, on June 2, 1872 in Barton County, Missouri.

The 1880 census shows Ludwell living with his family in Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri.

On January 10, 1896, Ludwell G Rector deeded land to William B Rector in Section 27, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

The 1900 census shows Ludwell living with his family in Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri.

On June 22, 1907, Ludwell G Rector deeded land to Albert W Brown in Section 27, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

On June 22, 1907, Ludwell G Rector deeded land to William B Rector in Section 27, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri.

Ludwell died on April 6, 1909 in Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri. He is buried in Round Prairie Cemetery, Milford Township, Barton County, Missouri.

1. ↑ The Lamar Democrat, April 15, 1909.
2. ↑ Cemetery Records for Barton County, Missouri, Volume 2
   Page 11.
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} Deed Book No. 25, Warren County, Kentucky
   Pages 367 and 368.
4. ↑ 1850 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1850 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: United States. 1850 United States Federal Census. M432, 1009 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. District 2, Warren, Kentucky, roll M432_220, page 121, image 531.
5. ↑ L. G. Rector and Elizabeth deeded land to Elrod, James Brown and Harriet R. Brown. $50.00 to Thomas Elrod for their part of Michael Elrod Estate.
6. ↑ Lewis S. Rector and L. G. Rector deeded land to S. W. Harris heirs
7. ↑ Lewis Rector was appointed attorney by Ludwell Rector
8. ↑ Lewis S. and Sarah J. Rector and Ludwell G. and Elizabeth Rector. North side Big Barren River and bound as follows: Beginning on a hickory and white oak on the north side of the still house branch, corner to Philips; thence N 43 1/4 E 80 poles to a post oak and Spanish oak in the fork of a small stream at the head of said branch; thence N 35 W 27 poles to a red oak; thence N 60 W 89 poles to a stake and 3 post oaks marked as pointers; thence S 30 W 87 poles to a stake in Philips line; thence with his line S 59 E 109 poles to the beginning. 50 acres. $140.
9. ↑ Barton County, Missouri deeded 160 acres of land to Ludwell Rector in E 1/2 of 1/4 NW of 1/4 SE and 1/4 SE of 1/4 NE of Section 27, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri
10. ↑ 1860 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1860 United States Federal Census [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1860 United States Federal Census. M653, 1438 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Newton, Barton, Missouri, post office Horse Creek, roll M653_607, page 0, image 16.
11. ↑ His real estate was valued at $1,200.00. His personal property was valued at $500.00. He owned 27 acres of improved land and 93 acres of unimproved land. The cash value of his farm was $1,200.00. The cash value of his farming implements and machinery were $100.00. He owned 3 horses, 4 milch cows, 10 other cattle, and 13 sheep. The cash value of his livestock was $286.00. His farm produced 600 bushels of Indian corn, 100 pounds of tobacco, 40 pounds of wool, 3 bushels of beans and peas, 50 bushels of Irish potatoes, $50.00 value of orchard produce, $10.00 value of market garden produce, 100 pounds of butter, 50 pounds of cheese, 2 tons of hay, 50 pounds of flax, 2 bushels of flax seed, 50 gallons of molasses, $30.00 value of homemade manufactures, and $80.00 value of animals slaughtered.
12. ↑ Ludwell served during the Civil War in the army of the Confederate State of America. He enlisted in Company A, Hunter's Regiment, Shelby's Brigade, Price's Division, Missouri Cavalry.
13. ↑ 1870 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1870 United States Federal Census. [database on-line] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003-. Indexed by Ancestry.com from microfilmed schedules of the 1870 U.S. Federal Decennial Census.1870 United States Federal Census. [database online] Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2003. Original data: Data imaged from National Archives and Records Administration. 1870 Federal Population Census. M593, 1,761 rolls; part of Minnesota T132, 13 rolls. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration. Newton, Barton, Missouri, post office Barton, roll 757, page 810, image 328.
14. ↑ His real estate was valued at $1,200.00. His personal property was valued at $360.00. He owned 35 acres of improved land and 85 acres of unimproved land. The value of his farm was $1,200.00. The cash value of his farming implements and machinery were $50.00. He owned 2 horses, 3 milch cows, 2 other cattle, 12 sheep and 12 swine. The cash value of his livestock was $239.00. His farm produced 20 bushels of winter wheat, 300 bushels of Indian corn, 4 bushels of buckwheat, 33 pounds of wool, 100 bushels of Irish potatoes, 40 bushels of sweet potatoes, 100 pounds of butter, 40 gallons of molasses, $75.00 value of home made manufactures, $120.00 value of animals slaughtered, and $518.00 estimated value of all farm products.
15. ↑ 1880 United States Federal Census, 1880 U.S. Census Index provided by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints © Copyright 1999 Intellectual Reserve, Inc. All rights reserved. All use is subject to the limited use license and other terms and conditions applicable to this site. Milford, Barton, Missouri, ED 264, roll T9_673, page 456.1000, image 0248.
16. ↑ He owned 60 acres of tilled improved land and 4 acres of permanent meadows improved land. He also owned 60 acres of unimproved wood land and forests. The value of his farm was $1,200.00. The cash value of his farming implements and machinery was $100.00. The cash value of his live stock was $250.00. The cost of building and repairing fence in 1879 was $50.00. The amount of wages paid for 8 farm labor during 1879 was $15.00. The estimated value of all farm production was $200.00. He owned 3 horses, 6 milch cows, 9 other cattle, 4 calves dropped, 500 pounds of butter made on the farm in 1879, 18 sheep, 7 lambs dropped, 4 sheep killed by dogs, 1 sheep died of disease, 13 sheep shorn for fleece producing 45 pounds of wool, 20 swine, 100 barn yard poultry, 6 other poultry, 600 eggs produced in 1879, 40 acres of Indian corn producing 1,200 bushels of Indian corn, 5 acres of oats producing 200 bushels of oats, 8 acres of wheat producing 40 bushels of wheat, 1 acre of Irish potatoes producing 60 bushels of potatoes, 1/4 acre of tobacco producing 50 pounds of tobacco, 4 acres of apples with 20 bearing trees, 1 acre of peaches with 75 bearing trees and 20 cord of wood cut with $40.00 of forest produce sold.
17. ↑ Ludwell G Rector deeded land to William B Rector in Section 27, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri
18. ↑ 1900 United States Federal Census, Ancestry.com. 1900 U.S. Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States. 1900 United States Federal Census. T623, 1854 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington D.C. Barton, Missouri, ED 23, roll T623 838, page 7B.
19. ↑ Ludwell G Rector deeded land to Albert W Brown in Section 27, Township 33, Range 29, Barton County, Missouri
20. ↑
    
    Obituary
    
    Out at the Round Prairie Cemetery, some two miles upon the other side of Milford, upon Wednesday last, there was laid to rest one of the most notable, as well as the oldest of Barton County's pioneers. It was Ludwig Rector, known and referred to affectionately for miles around as "Uncle Luddly." Uncle Lud came to Barton county more than fifty years ago. In fact he is said to have carried a chain, or at least to have had something to do in helping lay out the original town of Lamar, which was done in the early fifties. He settled over on Horse Creek when a young man, perhaps under thirty-five years of age, and for the past quarter of a century he has been the Nestor and patron Saint of the whole Horse Creek country. All of the large family of Rectors are either his descendants or the descendants of his close relatives. In fact the whole country over there was Uncle Lud's kindred. Even if they were not bound to him by ties of blood, they were by these of reverence and sympathy. All of the people that Uncle Lud liked he had a habit of calling "son," and many is the gray-haired man who has been reminded of his comparative youth, through hearing the venerable patriarch address him as "son." Uncle Lud was proud of his great age, proud of his early knowledge of the country and above all, proud of his Democracy. It was his proud boast that from his earliest youth he had gone to the polls at every election and voted the Democrat ticket, like it was printed. He was nearly ninety years old, and until two or three years before his death, he had good health despite his great weight of years.