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Laura Jane Moore 1868 – 1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Feb 1868

Birth Location: California

Death Date: 20 Jan 1960

Death Location: Santa Cruz

Father: William JR

Mother: Sarah McAfee

Spouse(s): Samuel Ruff

Children(s): Clara Muller, Elmus Ruff

Laura Jane Moore was born in 1868 in California, the child of William Moore JR and Sarah C. McAfee. In 1870, Laura Jane Moore resided in Oneal, San Joaquin, California, USA. In 1880, Laura Jane Moore resided in San Joaquin, California, USA. Laura Jane Moore married Samuel Francis Ruff, and had children including Clara A Ruff Muller, Elmus Samuel Ruff. Laura Jane Moore passed away in 1960 in Santa Cruz.

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Biography

  • Laura Jane Moore was born in 1868 in California, the child of William Moore JR and Sarah C. McAfee.
  • In 1870, Laura Jane Moore resided in Oneal, San Joaquin, California, USA.
  • In 1880, Laura Jane Moore resided in San Joaquin, California, USA.
  • Laura Jane Moore married Samuel Francis Ruff, and had children including Clara A Ruff Muller, Elmus Samuel Ruff.
  • Laura Jane Moore passed away in 1960 in Santa Cruz.

Immediate Family

Parents

William JR
1829 – 1914
Birth Location: Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA
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Sarah McAfee
1830 – 1878
Birth Location: Missouri
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Spouses(s)

Samuel Ruff
1861 – 1947
Birth Location: California
SR

Children(s)

Clara Muller
1887 – 1938
Birth Location: –
CM
Elmus Ruff
1891 – 1957
Birth Location: Live Oak, California, USA
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Laura Moore's Ancestors

Self
Laura Moore
1868 – 1960
Birth Place: California
Parents
William Moore JR
1829 – 1914
Batesville, Independence County, Arkansas, USA
Sarah (C.) McAfee
1830 – 1878
Missouri
Grandparents
William Moore
Elizabeth Miller
John McAfee
Missouri, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura Moore's Descendants

1.
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Laura (Jane) Moore (23 Feb 1868 – 20 Jan 1960) m. Samuel (Francis) Ruff (30 Nov 1861 – 27 Sep 1947)
  1. 1. Clara (A Ruff) Muller (1887 – 7 Aug 1938) m. Fritz (Erich Max) Muller (Feb 1863 – 28 Nov 1949)
    1. 1. Francis (Frederick) Muller (19 Apr 1917 – 18 Dec 1987)
    2. 2. Eric (E) Muller (31 Mar 1919 – )
    3. 3. Mary (Jane) Muller (21 Oct 1922 – 04/24/2013) m. Raymond (Earl) Holsey (04 Oct 1918 – 26 Dec 1986)
    4. 4. Samuel (A) Muller (3 Jan 1924 – 9 Sep 2005)
    5. 5. Peter (Max) Muller (28 Aug 1925 – 15 September 2013) m. Fern (Susanna) Muller (25 Jun 1922 – 2011-04-05)
      1. 1. Kenneth (Allen) Muller (12 May 1947 – 19 September 2004) m. Jeannie (D) Muller (2 October 1954 – 3 May 1998)
        1. 1. Kathryn Muller (9 Oct 1983 – ) m. Preston (David) Kathrine (7 Apr 2000 – )
        2. 2. Micheal (J Muller) Buchmiller (31 07 1972 – )
      2. 2. Barbara (Jean) Muller (12 Jul 1949 – 8 September 2004) m. John (K) Doherty (abt 1944 – )
      3. 3. Timothy (Lee) Muller (16 Jan 1957 – 16 Sep 1973)
  2. 2. Elmus (Samuel) Ruff (11 Feb 1891 – 1957)

Laura Moore's Timeline

12 Records

1868
23 Feb 1868
Birth of Laura Jane Moore in California
California
1870
1870
Age 2
Laura Jane Moore resided here in Oneal, San Joaquin, California, USA
Oneal, San Joaquin, California, USA
1880
1880
Age 12
Laura Jane Moore resided here in San Joaquin, California, USA
San Joaquin, California, USA
1900
1900
Age 32
Laura Jane Moore resided here in Butte, Sutter, California, USA
Butte, Sutter, California, USA
1910
1910
Age 42
Laura Jane Moore resided here in Stockton Ward 2, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton Ward 2, San Joaquin, California, USA
1920
1920
Age 52
Laura Jane Moore resided here in O'Neal, San Joaquin, California, USA
O'Neal, San Joaquin, California, USA
1928
1928
Age 60
Laura Jane Moore resided here in Stockton, California, USA
Stockton, California, USA
1930
1930
Age 62
Laura Jane Moore resided here in Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 67
Laura Jane Moore resided here in Stockton, San Joaquin, California
Stockton, San Joaquin, California
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 72
Laura Jane Moore resided here in O'Neal, San Joaquin, California, USA
O'Neal, San Joaquin, California, USA
1960
20 Jan 1960
Age 92
Death of Laura Jane Moore in Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., California
Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., California
1960
20 Jan 1960
Age 92
Death of Laura Jane Moore in Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Feb 1868
    Event Place: California
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: O'Neal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T627_326; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 39-84A
    [2] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1960-01-20
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: O'Neal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T625_143; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 633
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California; Roll: 211; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 536.0; FHL microfilm: 2339946
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: San Joaquin, California; Roll: 80; Family History Film: 1254080; Page: 181C; Enumeration District: 104
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oneal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: M593_86; Page: 105A; Family History Library Film: 545585
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: 115; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1240115
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockton Ward 2, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T624_103; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374116
    [9] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Oneal, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Oneal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: M593_86; Page: 105A; Family History Library Film: 545585

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: San Joaquin, California; Roll: 80; Family History Film: 1254080; Page: 181C; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Butte, Sutter, California, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Butte, Sutter, California; Roll: 115; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0118; FHL microfilm: 1240115

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stockton Ward 2, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Stockton Ward 2, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T624_103; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0136; FHL microfilm: 1374116

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: O'Neal, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: O'Neal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T625_143; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 151; Image: 633

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Stockton, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1821-1989

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California; Roll: 211; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0039; Image: 536.0; FHL microfilm: 2339946

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Stockton, San Joaquin, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: O'Neal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T627_326; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 39-84A

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: O'Neal, San Joaquin, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: O'Neal, San Joaquin, California; Roll: T627_326; Page: 61A; Enumeration District: 39-84A

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Capitola
    Record Source: California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1960-01-20

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1960
    Event Place: Capitola, Santa Cruz Co., California
    Record Source:
    [1] California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1960-01-20
    [2] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 Jan 1960
    Event Place: Santa Cruz
    Record Source: California, Death Index, 1940-1997, Date: 1960-01-20

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Woodbridge, San Joaquin County, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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