YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Margaret Ruth Tompkins 1914–1984 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 October 1914

Birth Location: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America

Death Date: 31 December 1984

Death Location: Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Father: Raymond Tompkins

Mother: Mildred Smith

Spouse(s): William Benny, Herman Michel, Merle Brown

Children(s): Warren Brown, Mildred Brown, Donald Brown, Muriel Brown

Margaret Ruth Tompkins was born in 1914 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, the child of Raymond Hiram Tompkins And Mildred Minnie Smith. In 1920, Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided in Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA. In 1930, Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided in Meckling, Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA. Margaret Ruth Tompkins married Herman Solomon Michel, Merle Brown, William Benny, and had children including Donald Merle Brown, Mildred Jessie Brown, Muriel Joan Brown, Warren Clifford Brown. Margaret Ruth Tompkins passed away in 1984 in Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

Find more search results for Margaret Tompkins
MT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Margaret Ruth Tompkins was born in 1914 in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America, the child of Raymond Hiram Tompkins And Mildred Minnie Smith.
  • In 1920, Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided in Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA.
  • In 1930, Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided in Meckling, Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA.
  • Margaret Ruth Tompkins married Herman Solomon Michel, Merle Brown, William Benny, and had children including Donald Merle Brown, Mildred Jessie Brown, Muriel Joan Brown, Warren Clifford Brown.
  • Margaret Ruth Tompkins passed away in 1984 in Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Margaret Tompkins's Ancestors

Self
Margaret Tompkins
1914–1984
Birth Place: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Parents
Raymond Hiram Tompkins
1885–1973
Wyoming, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America
Mildred (Minnie) Smith
1891–1985
Wisconsin, United States of America
Grandparents
Arthur (Calvin) Smith
1864–1918
United States of America
Emma (Dell) Grimshaw
1868–1913
New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Alexander Grimshaw
1829–1870
Sarah Thompson
1828–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Grimshaw
1794–1885
Charlotte Menard
1796–

Margaret Tompkins's Descendants

1.
MT
Margaret (Ruth) Tompkins (12 October 1914–31 December 1984) m. William Benny (3 January 1919–10 October 1971) m. Herman (Solomon) Michel (6 September 1915–11 February 1974) m. Merle Brown (abt 1909–)
  1. 1. Warren (Clifford) Brown 1933–2006
  2. 2. Mildred (Jessie) Brown 1932–1932
  3. 3. Donald (Merle) Brown 1934–2008
  4. 4. Muriel (Joan) Brown 1938–2022

Margaret Tompkins's Timeline

8 Records

1914
12 October 1914
Birth of Margaret Ruth Tompkins in Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 6
Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided here in Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA
Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA
1930
1930
Age 16
Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided here in Meckling, Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA
Meckling, Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA
1932
1932
Age 18
Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided here in Mecklin, Clay
Mecklin, Clay
1935
1935
Age 21
Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided here in Clay, Sacramento, California
Clay, Sacramento, California
1940
1940
Age 26
Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided here in Jud Twp 12th, Kern, California, USA
Jud Twp 12th, Kern, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 36
Margaret Ruth Tompkins resided here in Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
1984
31 December 1984
Age 70
Death of Margaret Ruth Tompkins in Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 October 1914
    Event Place: Alexandria, Rapides Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kern, California; Roll: m-t0627-00215; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15-72
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [5] South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016
    [6] Washington, U.S., County Marriages
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Meckling, Meckling, Clay, South Dakota, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: Mecklin, Clay
    Record Source: South Dakota Department of Health; Pierre, South Dakota; South Dakota Marriage Records, 1905-2016

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Clay, Sacramento, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kern, California; Roll: m-t0627-00215; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15-72

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jud Twp 12th, Kern, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kern, California; Roll: m-t0627-00215; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 15-72

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce, Washington, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 December 1984
    Event Place: Tacoma, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington State Archives; Olympia, Washington; Washington Death Index, 1940-2017
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Spanaway, Pierce County, Washington, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE