Griffith Weakley Rutherford

"Original records in the office of Secretary of State, Raleigh, N. C, show Mrs. Rutherford received officers pay from the state while the General was in prison. During this time, fearing her husband had been killed, she changed the name of her youngest son, Robert Weakley, to that of his father, thereby indicating love and pride and wanting to perpetuate the name of Griffith Rutherford. Each generation since has continued the name in several branches of the family, always revering it with much affection and respect."

• Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Aug 10 2020, 18:29:13 UTC