Richmond, Va., Dec 10 - Jefferson Randolph Ruffin, an inmate of the Soldiers Home here and well-known through Virginia, died at his home last night from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Ruffin was 65 years old. He was a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson and closely connected with many prominent Virginia families. Mr. Ruffin served throughout the war with the Rockridge artillery. He will be buried at Charlottesville, Va., tomorrow.
Richmond, Va., Dec 10 - Jefferson Randolph Ruffin, an inmate of the Soldiers Home here and well-known through Virginia, died at his home last night from a stroke of apoplexy. Mr. Ruffin was 65 years old. He was a direct descendant of Thomas Jefferson and closely connected with many prominent Virginia families. Mr. Ruffin served throughout the war with the Rockridge artillery. He will be buried at Charlottesville, Va., tomorrow.
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