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Ada Cornelia Root 1872–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Nov 1872

Birth Location: Iowa, USA

Death Date: 19 June 1951

Death Location: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA

Father: George Brunson

Mother: Clarissa Bowers

Spouse(s): Charles Root

Children(s): Fannie Root, Velma Root

The story of Ada Cornelia Root began in 1872 in Iowa, USA. In 1880, Ada Cornelia Root resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States. In 1900, Ada Cornelia Root resided in Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa. Ada Cornelia Root married Charles S Root, and had children including Fannie A Root, Velma Root. Ada Cornelia Root passed away in 1951 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ada Cornelia Root began in 1872 in Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, Ada Cornelia Root resided in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1900, Ada Cornelia Root resided in Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa.
  • Ada Cornelia Root married Charles S Root, and had children including Fannie A Root, Velma Root.
  • Ada Cornelia Root passed away in 1951 in Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Brunson
1833–1911
Birth Location: Rushford, Allegany, New York, United States
GB
Clarissa Bowers
1837–1908
Birth Location: Genessa County, NY. USA
CB

Spouses(s)

Charles Root
1865–1960
Birth Location: Illinois
CR

Children(s)

Fannie Root
1896–1996
Birth Location: Riceville, Howard, Iowa, USA
FR
Velma Root
1897–1974
Birth Location: Howard County, Iowa, USA
VR

Ada Root's Ancestors

Self
Ada Root
1872–1951
Birth Place: Iowa, USA
Parents
George Truman Brunson
1833–1911
Rushford, Allegany, New York, United States
Clarissa (Cornelia) Bowers
1837–1908
Genessa County, NY. USA
Grandparents
John Bowers
1795–1867
New York, USA
Clarissa Bowers
1797–1878
Burlington, Otsego County, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ada Root's Descendants

1.
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Ada (Cornelia) Root (7 Nov 1872–19 June 1951) m. Charles (S) Root (Nov 1865–3 September 1960)
  1. 1. Fannie (A) Root 1896–1996 m. James (Walter) Benson 1882–1962
    1. 1. Bernice Benson 1920–
  2. 2. Velma Root 1897–1974 m. Clyde (Earnest) Swancutt 1894–1964
    1. 1. Lloyd (Watson) Swancutt 1919–1995 m. Lillian (A) Sauer 1921–1980

Ada Root's Timeline

8 Records

1872
7 Nov 1872
Birth of Ada Cornelia Root in Iowa, USA
Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 8
Ada Cornelia Root resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
1900
1900
Age 28
Ada Cornelia Root resided here in Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa
Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa
1910
1910
Age 38
Ada Cornelia Root resided here in Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 53
Ada Cornelia Root resided here in Riceville
Riceville
1935
1935
Age 63
Ada Cornelia Root resided here in Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa
Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 68
Ada Cornelia Root resided here in Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
1951
19 June 1951
Age 79
Death of Ada Cornelia Root in Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
Mitchell County, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Nov 1872
    Event Place: Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 66-5
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T9_356; Family History Film: 1254356; Page: 450.4000; Enumeration District: 303; Image: 0420.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 23.
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T9_356; Family History Film: 1254356; Page: 450.4000; Enumeration District: 303; Image: 0420.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Riceville Town (Pt.), Howard, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jamestown, Howard, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jenkins, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T624_414; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 135; Image: 23.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Riceville
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 66-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Riceville, Mitchell, Iowa; Roll: T627_1183; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 66-5

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 June 1951
    Event Place: Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Riceville, Mitchell County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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