Early settlers of Wilson County, Tennessee/Caruthers family

Robert Caruthers (1800–1882), elected governor of Tennessee during Confederate rule, circa 1849

The Caruthers family were among the first European-descent settlers in Wilson County.

Members

• James Caruthers (1765–1840)
• Elizabeth Looney (1770–1845)
  • Abraham Caruthers (1792–1850)
  • John Caruthers (1795–1848)
  • Robert Looney Caruthers (1800–1882)
  • Mary Caruthers (1803–1870)
  • James Caruthers Jr. (1806–1855)