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James Ruffles 1913 – 1977 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 Jun 1913

Birth Location: Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom

Death Date: 9 Nov 1977

Death Location: Birmingham, West Midlands, England

Father: Jesse Ruffles

Mother: Alice Wheeler

Spouse(s): Evelyn Wagstaff

Children(s):

In 1913, James Ruffles entered the world in Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, born to Jesse Ruffles and Alice Wheeler. In 1914, James Ruffles established residence. In 1939, James Ruffles resided in Warwickshire, England. James Ruffles married Evelyn Nellie Wagstaff. James Ruffles passed away in 1977 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

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Biography

  • In 1913, James Ruffles entered the world in Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom, born to Jesse Ruffles and Alice Wheeler.
  • In 1914, James Ruffles established residence.
  • In 1939, James Ruffles resided in Warwickshire, England.
  • James Ruffles married Evelyn Nellie Wagstaff.
  • James Ruffles passed away in 1977 in Birmingham, West Midlands, England.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Ruffles's Ancestors

Self
James Ruffles
1913 – 1977
Birth Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Parents
Jesse Ruffles
1885 –
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Alice Wheeler
1889 – 1958
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Grandparents
John Ruffles
1849 – 1908
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Elizabeth ((Betsy)) Woodcock
1851 – 1904
Birmingham, Warwickshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Ruffles
1825 – 1898
Sarah Jenks
1822 – 1850
Thomas Woodcock
1822 – 1872
Elizabeth Brooks
1820 – 1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ruffles
1794 – 1868
Hannah Huntington
1800 – 1868
William Jenks
Maria

James Ruffles's Timeline

5 Records

1913
6 Jun 1913
Birth of James Ruffles in Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
1914
1914
Age 1
James Ruffles resided here
None
1939
1939
Age 26
James Ruffles resided here in Warwickshire, England
Warwickshire, England
1977
9 Nov 1977
Age 64
Death of James Ruffles in Birmingham, West Midlands, England
Birmingham, West Midlands, England
1977
19 Dec 1977
Age 64
James Ruffles - Probate in Birmingham
Birmingham

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1913
    Event Place: Birmingham, Warwickshire, United Kingdom
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005
    [2] England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837-1915
    [3] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/5539B

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1914
    Record Source: British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920, WO364; Piece: 3438

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1939
    Event Place: Warwickshire, England
    Record Source:
    [1] Midlands, England, Electoral Registers, 1832-1955, Midlands Historical Data; Solihull, West Midlands; Midlands Electoral Rolls 1832-1955
    [2] 1939 England and Wales Register, The National Archives; Kew, London, England; 1939 Register; Reference: RG 101/5539B

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Nov 1977
    Event Place: Birmingham, West Midlands, England
    Record Source:
    [1] England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941
    [2] England & Wales, Death Index: 1984-2005

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 19 Dec 1977
    Event Place: Birmingham
    Record Source: England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations),1861-1941

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