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Erma Stark 1905–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1905

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 29 Mar 1976

Death Location: Merryville Beauregard Louisiana

Father: A Stark

Mother: Jeanette Newton

Spouse(s): Jefferson Ruston

Children(s): Bobbie Ruston, John Ruston

The story of Erma Stark began in 1905 in Texas. In 1910, Erma Stark resided in Justice Precinct 4, Newton, Texas. In 1930, Erma Stark resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA. Erma Stark married Jefferson Davis Ruston, and had children including Bobbie Ruston, John Edgar Ruston. Erma Stark passed away in 1976 in Merryville Beauregard Louisiana.

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Biography

  • The story of Erma Stark began in 1905 in Texas.
  • In 1910, Erma Stark resided in Justice Precinct 4, Newton, Texas.
  • In 1930, Erma Stark resided in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA.
  • Erma Stark married Jefferson Davis Ruston, and had children including Bobbie Ruston, John Edgar Ruston.
  • Erma Stark passed away in 1976 in Merryville Beauregard Louisiana.

Immediate Family

Parents

A Stark
1880–1969
Birth Location: Texas
AS
Jeanette Newton
1883–1956
Birth Location: Newton, Newton, Texas, USA
JN

Spouses(s)

Jefferson Ruston
1902–1995
Birth Location: Mo
JR

Children(s)

Bobbie Ruston
1924–
Birth Location: Louisiana
BR
John Ruston
1926–
Birth Location: Louisiana
JR

Erma Stark's Ancestors

Self
Erma Stark
1905–1976
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
A L "Doc" Stark
1880–1969
Texas
Jeanette (Tabitha (Nettie)) Newton
1883–1956
Newton, Newton, Texas, USA
Grandparents
William (H Stark) Jr.
1852–1948
Newton County, Texas, USA
Martha (C) Whitman
1855–1924
Francis (Marion) Newton
1852–1919
Catahoula Parish, Louisiana, USA
Mary (Jane) Dubose
1849–1911
Georgia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Jonathan Newton
1824–1887
Susannah Walker
1827–1896
Amos Dubose
1826–1901
Tabitha Henderson
1824–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Newton
1801–
Elizabeth Carpenter
1804–1839
Peter DuBose
1795–1847
Priscilla Davis
1798–1872

Erma Stark's Descendants

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Erma Stark (1905–29 Mar 1976) m. Jefferson (Davis) Ruston (17 Nov 1902–25 Oct 1995)
  1. 1. Bobbie Ruston 1924–
  2. 2. John (Edgar) Ruston 1926– m. Mildred Bass 1927–2014

Erma Stark's Timeline

6 Records

1905
1905
Birth of Erma Stark in Texas
Texas
1910
1910
Age 5
Erma Stark resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Newton, Texas
Justice Precinct 4, Newton, Texas
1930
1930
Age 25
Erma Stark resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 30
Erma Stark resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 35
Erma Stark resided here in Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
1976
29 Mar 1976
Age 71
Death of Erma Stark in Merryville Beauregard Louisiana
Merryville Beauregard Louisiana

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1905
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1383; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6-2
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 438-46-5541; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: 1951
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: 784; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 766.0; FHL microfilm: 2340519
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Newton, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0112; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375594.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Newton, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Newton, Texas; Roll: T624_1581; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0112; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1375594.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: 784; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0002; Image: 766.0; FHL microfilm: 2340519

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1383; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6-2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Merryville, Beauregard, Louisiana; Roll: T627_1383; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6-2

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 Mar 1976
    Event Place: Merryville Beauregard Louisiana
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 438-46-5541; Issue State: Louisiana; Issue Date: 1951
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