- Charles Wesley Rust (61 KB)
Born Jan 30, 1833, died March 31, 1905. Son of George & Mary McChesney Rust. 3 yrs, 3 mos Civil War, Co K, 111 Illinois Infantry. Married Eliza Benson in Adams Co, Ill August 27, 1853. Picture taken probably about 1861
- Charles, Myrtle, and Aaron (198 KB)
Charles Rust, Myrtle Rust Caudle, and Aaron Rust about 1940
- Charles Wesley Rust (73 KB)
Probably taken about 1875-1880 at Loraine, Adams County, Illinois
- Bud's Family (258 KB)
Fathers Day 1990 at my house. Only time my entire family was in one place at one time. Of course, I've gained several more grandkids since this picture. Best Fathers Day present ever.
- Eliza Benson Rust (49 KB)
Born January 28, 1832 in Clinton County, Indiana. Died March 24, 1905, exactly one week before her husband Charles Wesley Rust died. This picture was probably taken between 1900 and 1905 in Loraine, Illinois.
- Rust Sisters (226 KB)
Left to Right: Augusta Bell Rust Day, Mary Ellen Rust Dallas, Edna Myrtle Rust Caudle, Ophelia Melissa Ann Rust Whitten, and Addie Marie Rust Buntin. Taken near Pawnee, Oklahoma in 1952 or 1953.
- Matilda Jane Nickell Jones (393 KB)
Known as Grandma Jones. Born 1845 in Kentucky, died 1922 Pawnee, Oklahoma. Mother of Martha Jones Patrick. This picture is with two of her grandkids.
- Josephine Loraine Rust (541 KB)
Born January 15, 1869 in Loraine, Adams County, Illinois, died August 22, 1966 in Lakewood, Pierce County, Washington. Married Elmer Smith, and upon his death married his brother Almon Smith. She was Jeannie Gray's great grandmother.
- Sam & Addie Rust (217 KB)
Mom's Uncle Sam Rust and his wife Addie. Taken near Welston, Oklahoma about 1920
- Herbert and Myrtle Caudle with Grandkids (453 KB)
Herbert and Myrtle Rust Caudle with grandkids about 1971 at their home near Ardmore, Oklahoma
- Anna Littleton Rust and son Charles Henry Rust (121 KB)
Annie was born June 1857 Spencer County, Indiana and died about 1928 in Logan County, Oklahoma, a daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth Plackard Littleton. She married George W. Rust, son of Charles W. and Eliza Benson Rust, in Adams County, Illinois on September 26, 1875. Charles Henry Rust, Bud's grandfather, was born October 31, 1884 in Loraine, Illinois. Picture taken between 1895 and 1900.
- Annie, Uncle Sam, and Marie (215 KB)
My mom's sisters Annie and Marie with their uncle Sam Rust. Picture taken near Welston, Oklahoma about 1925.
- Henry & Mary Rust Dallas with Clarence (452 KB)
about 1935-36
- George Harrison Rust (77 KB)
Born September 26, 1889 in Loraine, Illinois, son of George W. and Anna Littleton Rust. Died March 21, 1980 in Phoenix, Arizona. Married (1) Zella Irene Davis (2)Bonnie Mankins. George served in World War 1 on the European front.
- Walter Rust and his Dad (91 KB)
Walter Rust and his dad George Rust. Picture taken about 1918, but I don't know where.
- Rust/Caudle Families (101 KB)
Charles Rust holding Donald, Thelma Caudle Rust, Myrtle Rust Caudle, Herbert Caudle. In front, Loretta Rust, Bud Caudle and Sonny Caudle. About 1940.
- Edna Myrtle 'Myrt' Rust Caudle Jones (81 KB)
Bud's mom. She was born March 29, 1914 near Wellston, Oklahoma, a daughter of Charles Henry and LuVerna West Rust. Married Herbert Caudle at Pawnee, Oklahoma October 31,1931. He died January 15, 1974, and she later married (2) Eul O'Dell Jones. This picture was taken March 29, 2001 on her 87th birthday.
- Ebenezer Thompson 'Bud' West (55 KB)
Born November 20, 1859 near Somerset, Pulaski County, Kentucky. Died May 12, 1903 at Wellston, Lincoln County, Oklahoma Territory. This is my great grandfather, my mom's grandfather.
- Myrtle Rust 12 Years Old (233 KB)
My mom. Taken about 1926
- Richard Marvin 'Bud' Caudle (121 KB)
Yep, that's me. Taken in 1954 at Fort Lewis, Washington. I had been drafted, but I stayed in the army for 28 years, then retired.
- Melissa Ellen Vaught West (62 KB)
Born February 4, 1855 in Pulaski County, Kentucky, died at Wellston, Lincoln County, Oklahoma February 17, 1922. She was a daughter of William K. and Mary Edna Carter Vaught. Married Ebenezer Thompson West April 26, 1880 in Pulaski County, Kentucky. Mom's cousin Donna West Harris gave me the copy of her original pictures of Bud and Melissa.
- Sarah Caudle-Caudill Tombstone (295 KB)
This stone is for my 4x great grandmother Sarah Adams Caudle, buried in the Joynes Family Cemetery at Traphill, North Carolina, near North Wilkesboro. This family did not use the dill spelling of the name until after her husband Jeremiah died.
- Wesley Thompson Caudle (407 KB)
Born May 17, 1855 Lawrence County, KY, died May 2, 1919, Logville, Magoffin County, KY. Son of James Boone and Eleanor Thompson Caudle. Married (1) Lucinda Lemaster (2) Servilla Stapleton. Bud's great grandfather. this picture was supposedly taken on the day of his marriage to Lucinda, April 26, 1877 in Johnson County, KY
- George W. Rust (281 KB)
Bud's great grandfather. Born May 4, 1856 at Loraine, Adams County, Illinois. Place and date of death unknown so far. Son of Charles Wesley and Eliza Benson Rust. Husband of Rachel Roseann "Annie" Littleton Rust.
- Walter Ellis Rust and daughter Perdilla (364 KB)
Walter Ellis Rust, son of George Harrison Rust and Zella Davis Rust. Walter born March 8, 1911. His daughter Perdilla from first wife Frankie Bible Rust. Perdilla born June 4, 1940. This picture taken about 1945/46 probably at Grand Forks, North Dakota.
- Annie Littleton Rust holding June Rust (302 KB)
June is the daughter of Sam and Addie Rust and a grandaughter of Annie. Annie is a daughter of Hugh and Elizabeth Plackard Littleton. Annie is Bud's great grandmother. She was born June 1857 and died between 1924 and 1929.
- Bud at Korean Orphanage (50 KB)
I spent a day at an orphanage in Seoul, Korea sometime in the winter of 1954/55. The visit was great, but heart rending. I would loved to have brought some of them home with me. The one with my cap on stuck to me like a bee to honey.
- Addie Carnahan Rust and one of her sisters (275 KB)
Uncle Sam Rust's wife. I'm not sure yet when nor where Addie was born, but I believe this picture was taken between 1910 and 1920.
- Clyde Conley and Herman Rust (135 KB)
Clyde is a son of John and Rose Rust Conley. Herman is a son of George Harrison Rust and his first wife Zella Davis Rust. Herman was born in 1915 and died in 1983.
- Wesley T. Caudle (162 KB)
Wesley T. Caudle after getting older. Probably about 1900 or a little bit before.
- Lucinda Lemaster Caudle (148 KB)
Born May 17, 1857 in Johnson County, KY, daughter of Lewis and Anna Salyer Lemaster. Died about 1893 in Johnson County, KY. First wife of Wesley Thompson Caudle. Bud's great grandmother. Picture was supposedly taken on her wedding day.
- Jerry and Dora Belle Patrick Caudle (445 KB)
Wedding picture, November 7, 1908. Bud's grandparents.
- Children of Charles Henry & Luverna West Rust (115 KB)
Taken about 1925/26. From left to right:
Addie Marie, Ophelia Melissa Ann 'Annie', Edna Myrtle 'Myrt', Charles Harlan, Mary Ellen, and Augusta Belle. Aaron was not in the picture. He was probably handling the camera. Aaron was in age between Annie and Myrtle.
- Jerry and Dora Belle Patrick Caudle when Older (284 KB)
Picture taken probably about 1940 at their home
- Matilda Lindel Nickell (77 KB)
This is my 4x great grandmother. All family traditions say she was full blood Indian, but we've not found proof yet. I think that proof may be getting much closer. Matilda was born September 1, 1798 in Kentucky and died July 1, 1875 in Kentucky. She's the mother of Matilda Jane Nickell Jones whose picture is posted here also.
- John & Rose Rust Conley family (343 KB)
Roy Conley sitting on ground; Clyde behind Roy; Claude; Gladys; Rose Rust Conley, John Conley. Man with plow is one of John's brothers - Tom or Hudge Conley. Picture at Waurika, Oklahoma, but I don't know when.
- Herbert Marvin Caudle (348 KB)
Born January 3, 1911 at Legate, Love County, Oklahoma, died January 15, 1974, Ardmore, Carter County, Oklahoma. He was president of the Gene Autry Oklahoma Round Up Club. this picture taken in 1971 at his home by Ardmore. Bud's dad.
- Annie,Marie,Walter,AaronRust (218 KB)
In back my mom's sisters Annie and Marie Rust. In fron their cousin Walter Rust and their brother Aaron Rust. Picture taken near Wellston, Oklahoma about 1917
- John & Rose Rust Conley Family 2 (281 KB)
Claude, Roy, Rose Rust Conley holding Margie, and John Conley.
- Wesley Thompson (51 KB)
Born January 9, 1809 Lawrence County, Kentucky, son of Samuel and Hannah Kirby Thompson. Died 1884 Lawrence County, KY. Married Mary Spencer February 5, 1829 Lawrence County, KY. Father of Eleanor Thompson who married James Boone Caudle and they were parents of Wesley Thompson Caudle. This man is Bud's 3x great grandfather. Picture taken probably between 1870 and 1880.
- Frank and Cordie Rust (256 KB)
My mom's Uncle Frank Rust with his wife Cordelia Buntin Berry Rust. Taken near Welston, Oklahoma abuot 1920
- Emma Rust (292 KB)
Daughter of George W. and Annie Littleton Rust. Born July 22, 1876 in Loraine, Adams County, Illinois. Was married to Edward Grand Tuxford in 1892 in Adams County, Illinois. They came to Oklahoma Territory and lived near or at El Reno. I haven't had this picture dated yet, but I believe before 1900.
- Lewis Lemaster (152 KB)
Born about 1825 in Kentucky, died after 1880 in Kentucky. Father of Lucinda who married Wesley Thompson Caudle. He married Anna Salyer June 1, 1846 in Johnson County, Kentucky. Bud's great great grandfather. Picture supposedly taken on the wedding day of Wesley T. and Lucinda, April 26, 1877 in Johnson County, Kentucky.
- Grandpa Charles Henry Rust (183 KB)
My mom's dad, Charles Henry Rust, born October 31, 1884 at Loraine, Illinois. Picture taken about 1919 near Welston, Oklahoma
- Emma Rust 2 (282 KB)
This picture of Emma may have been taken around 1906 - 1910.
- Mom's Gravestone (58 KB)
Mom (as she put it) slipped away from us on October 27, 2002. She was diagnosed with cancer of the liver and pancreas a short 5 days before. God is merciful. She suffered very little. We miss you Mom.
- Rose Rust Conley (258 KB)
Idon't know what Rose has in her hands, but it seems to have been important. Behind her is JOhn Conley's nephew Buck Smock. Girl in dark dress is Margie Conley and the other girl is a neighbor.
- Mom and her Kids (344 KB)
Mom with her kids at Thanksgiving 1999 annual Falls Creek double cousins reunion. Mom in front. Back row left to right: Harold, Bud, Herman, Beverley, and Frank "Sonny."
- Charles Henry Rust and family (253 KB)
Standing: Aaron, Marie, Annie.
Sitting: Charles Henry holding Myrtle; LuVerna West Rust holding Charles. Picture taken near Welston, Oklahoma in 1915.
- Samuel McChesney Rust at work (345 KB)
Sam is on the right as you look at the picture. I believe, but not sure, that this is a big steel mill or iron works at Sand Springs, Oklahoma near Tulsa. Have no idea when the picture was taken.
- Mom, Daddy, Bud, Sonny (81 KB)
About 1940 Not long after returning to Oklahoma from California.
- Babies Marie and Annie Rust (204 KB)
My mom's sisters Marie born 1904 and Annie born 1906. Picture taken probably in 1906 near Shawnee, Oklahoma Territory.
- Samuel McChesney Rust (138 KB)
Probably taken about 1915, but not sure. The name McChesney was taken from his great grandmother Mary McChesney Farner Rust.
- Rust Brothers (163 KB)
Sons of George and Rachel Roseanne Littleton Rust. Left to Right:
Charles Henry, George, Frank, and Sam.
George and Frank are twins. Picture taken near Welston, Oklahoma about 1920.
- Virgie Rust (341 KB)
Daughter of George and Annie Littleton Rust. Born at Loraine, Adams County, Illinois in October 1891. I think she looks about 15 years old in this picture, so probably taken about 1906 in Oklahoma Territory. I don't know where Virgie went or when, but supposedly she didn't like Oklahoma and just left.
- Rust Kids and School Transportation (215 KB)
Yes, they did ride the mule to school sometimes. Standing: Aaron, Marie, Annie.
On the Mule: Charles, Mary Ellen, and Myrtle
Picture taken near Welston, Oklahoma about 1918.
- Virgie Rust 2 (285 KB)
Another picture of Virgie. Probably taken about 1906.
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