Who was Ruby Spriggs?

Ruby Spriggs (1898–1985) was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia and died in Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Ruby Eleanor Spriggs 1898–1985

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 06 Jan 1898 · Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia

Died 23 Mar 1985 · Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia

Father James Edward Spriggs

Mother Elizabeth Jane Mcmahon

Siblings Charles Spriggs, Clifford Neven Spriggs, Eliza Ann Spriggs, Ethel Evelyn Spriggs, Florence May Spriggs, Helena Elizabeth Jan Spriggs, Henry Spriggs, James Edward Spriggs, Kathleen Pearl Spriggs, Lily Spriggs, Myrtle Priscilla Dor Spriggs

Records

Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Edward Spriggs

Elizabeth Jane Mcmahon

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

Ruby Eleanor Spriggs was born in 1898 in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia, the child of james edward spriggs and elizabeth jane mcmahon. Ruby Eleanor Spriggs passed away in 1985 in Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia.

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Birth Records Australia, Birth Index, 1788-1922

Life Timeline

1898

Birth of Ruby Eleanor Spriggs in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia

Birth

1985

Death of Ruby Eleanor Spriggs in Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ruby Spriggs

This ancestor line traces from Ulster, Northern Ireland (1785) to Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia (1898) across 5 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Ruby Spriggs (1898–1985) was born in Yarrawonga, Victoria, Australia and died in Manjimup, Western Australia, Australia. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Ruby in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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