Her name was either May Esther, Mary Esther or Esther. She is in most documents as simply Ester. Her maiden name is recorded as Dorrell, Darl, and Dorrel.

She married Alexander Rusie (son of Michael and Catharine Rusie) on August 21, 1845. They had at least four children: Asbury, Harriet, Owen and Emma. She died at age 42 years, 3 months and 7 days. 34