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Bertha Adeline Watson 1896–1979 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Apr 1896

Birth Location: Corning, Steuben, New York

Death Date: 8 Oct 1979

Death Location: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA

Father: Albert Watson

Mother: Rose Watson

Spouse(s): Earl Ruggles

Children(s): Robert Ruggles

In 1896, Bertha Adeline Watson entered the world in Corning, Steuben, New York, born to Albert W Bert Watson And Rose Watson. In 1900, Bertha Adeline Watson resided in Corning Ward 5, Steuben, New York, USA. In 1915, Bertha Adeline Watson resided in Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York, United States. Bertha Adeline Watson married Earl Herman Ruggles, and had children including Robert J Ruggles. Bertha Adeline Watson passed away in 1979 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Bertha Adeline Watson entered the world in Corning, Steuben, New York, born to Albert W Bert Watson And Rose Watson.
  • In 1900, Bertha Adeline Watson resided in Corning Ward 5, Steuben, New York, USA.
  • In 1915, Bertha Adeline Watson resided in Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York, United States.
  • Bertha Adeline Watson married Earl Herman Ruggles, and had children including Robert J Ruggles.
  • Bertha Adeline Watson passed away in 1979 in Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albert Watson
1875–
Birth Location: New York
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Rose Watson
1875–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Earl Ruggles
1894–1982
Birth Location: Gaines, Tioga, Pennsylvania
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Children(s)

Robert Ruggles
1915–
Birth Location: Elmira, Chemung, New York
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Bertha Watson's Ancestors

Self
Bertha Watson
1896–1979
Birth Place: Corning, Steuben, New York
Parents
Albert W. 'Bert' Watson
1875–
New York
Rose Watson
1875–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Bertha Watson's Descendants

1.
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Bertha (Adeline) Watson (25 Apr 1896–8 Oct 1979) m. Earl (Herman) Ruggles (20 May 1894–28 Jun 1982)
  1. 1. Robert (J.) Ruggles 1915– m. Josephine (M.) Ruggles 1918–

Bertha Watson's Timeline

9 Records

1896
25 Apr 1896
Birth of Bertha Adeline Watson in Corning, Steuben, New York
Corning, Steuben, New York
1900
1900
Age 4
Bertha Adeline Watson resided here in Corning Ward 5, Steuben, New York, USA
Corning Ward 5, Steuben, New York, USA
1915
1 June 1915
Age 19
Bertha Adeline Watson resided here in Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York, United States
Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York, United States
1920
1920
Age 24
Bertha Adeline Watson resided here in Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York
Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York
1925
1 June 1925
Age 29
Bertha Adeline Watson resided here in Union, Broome, New York, United States
Union, Broome, New York, United States
1930
1930
Age 34
Bertha Adeline Watson resided here in Binghamton, Broome, New York
Binghamton, Broome, New York
1935
1935
Age 39
Bertha Adeline Watson resided here in Binghamton, Broome, New York
Binghamton, Broome, New York
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Bertha Adeline Watson resided here in Newark Valley, Tioga, New York, USA
Newark Valley, Tioga, New York, USA
1979
8 Oct 1979
Age 83
Death of Bertha Adeline Watson in Pinellas County, Florida
Pinellas County, Florida

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Apr 1896
    Event Place: Corning, Steuben, New York
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark Valley, Tioga, New York; Roll: T627_2791; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 54-15
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 10; County: Chemung; Page: 21
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 13; Assembly District: 02; City: Union; County: Broome; Page: 17
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 070-03-3913; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1093; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 56.0.
    [7] Florida Death Index
    [8] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corning Ward 5, Steuben, New York; Roll: 1163; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241163

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Corning Ward 5, Steuben, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Corning Ward 5, Steuben, New York; Roll: 1163; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0078; FHL microfilm: 1241163

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1915
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York, United States
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 01; City: Elmira Ward 10; County: Chemung; Page: 21

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Elmira Ward 10, Chemung, New York; Roll: T625_1093; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 43; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1925
    Event Place: Union, Broome, New York, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 13; Assembly District: 02; City: Union; County: Broome; Page: 17

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Binghamton, Broome, New York
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Binghamton, Broome, New York; Roll: 1407; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 56.0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Binghamton, Broome, New York
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark Valley, Tioga, New York; Roll: T627_2791; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 54-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Newark Valley, Tioga, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Newark Valley, Tioga, New York; Roll: T627_2791; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 54-15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Oct 1979
    Event Place: Pinellas County, Florida
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 070-03-3913; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] Florida Death Index
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Elmira, Chemung County, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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