John Ruff, b Greene Co., NC abt 1790.  Moved to Carroll Co., TN in 1828.  Lived in the area now known as Hollow Rock.  Died there in 1855. 
Married Miss Hodge in NC.  Children were Henry, Benjamin F., John L., and Lemuel. 
Second marriage in NC to Chloe Eason.  Children were William H., James Gray, Redman Renn, Jackie E and Stephen D.
Submitted by Mary Ruff