Wade Ruark came to America with Lord Charles Calvert the Second in 1682. He was of small stature, and a very dapper dresser. He was nicknamed "Hell Bent Wade", possibly because of his interest in riding wild horses. He was also known for his skill as a horse and animal trainer. He married Mary Kimbell and they resided near Boston, Mass.

• Franklin Ruark
  • Kimbell Ruark
    • John Ruark (did not marry)
    • Samuel Ruark - md Cordelia Elizabeth Jackson, a Confederate doctor's daughter. Cordelia also became a doctor and there is a monument in Eureka Springs, Arkansas, in Basin Park, in memory of her father. The monument is to commemorate his contribution for research in radium and treatments for diseases.
      • Walter William Ruark - md Laura Maye Lucas in 1906.
        • Russell L. Ruark of Chicago, IL
    • Hanson Ruark (1808NC-1881NC) - md Rebecca Ann Woodside. Hanson is believed to have been born in Brunswick Co., NC.
• Martha Ruark
• Dorthea Ruark

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