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A large, prolific Ruark clan resides in Morgan County, started by Lemuel Ruark who moved here before 1811 from Maryland. Most of his descendants stayed in Morgan County, but a few have traveled around the state. His son, Berry Anderson Ruark, began his family in 1837, and they remained in Morgan County. Berry's son, George Marcellus Ruark, had a large family, most of whom remained in Morgan County except for Pack Columbus Ruark, who moved around quite a bit.
Lemuel's daughter, Susan Frances Ruark married Henry George Wagnon and also had a large family in Morgan County.