Eleanor (Sumner)
The pedigree chart above illustrates the most common view of the Russwurm/Sumner union.
(This image was found among the John Sumner Russwurm microfilmed papers.)
Eleanor Sumner married William Russwurm connecting the two families. Eleanor Sumner being the sister of Revolutionary War General, Jethro Sumner.
We have found some commentary supporting the idea that Eleanor was Gen. Jethro Sumner's daughter. This is understandable given Gen. Sumner's father was also named Jethro. Hence, Eleanor being the daughter and sister of someone named Jethro.
A note included in the John Sumner Russwurm papers illustrates this confusion.
(This image was found among the John Sumner Russwurm microfilmed papers.)
Eleanor Sumner married William Russwurm connecting the two families. Eleanor Sumner being the sister of Revolutionary War General, Jethro Sumner.
We have found some commentary supporting the idea that Eleanor was Gen. Jethro Sumner's daughter. This is understandable given Gen. Sumner's father was also named Jethro. Hence, Eleanor being the daughter and sister of someone named Jethro.
A note included in the John Sumner Russwurm papers illustrates this confusion.
It is our contention that Eleanor was neither the daughter nor sister of Gen. Jethro Sumner. We believe she was not a Sumner at all.
Our evidence.....
Our evidence.....