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Rita Marie Jenkins 1921–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Apr 1921

Birth Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Death Date: 12 Nov 2000

Death Location: Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Gideon Jenkins

Mother: Marie Pruneau

Spouse(s): Victor Egert, Benjamin Ruhf, Herman Donovan

Children(s): Ellen Donovan

In 1921, Rita Marie Jenkins entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, born to Gideon Janvier George Jenkins And Marie E Pruneau. In 1930, Rita Marie Jenkins resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan. In 1940, Rita Marie Jenkins resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States. Rita Marie Jenkins married Benjamin Ruhf, Herman John Donovan, Morris, Victor W Egert, and had children including Ellen Donovan, Herman Donavan, Susan Donavan. Rita Marie Jenkins passed away in 2000 in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1921, Rita Marie Jenkins entered the world in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA, born to Gideon Janvier George Jenkins And Marie E Pruneau.
  • In 1930, Rita Marie Jenkins resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan.
  • In 1940, Rita Marie Jenkins resided in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States.
  • Rita Marie Jenkins married Benjamin Ruhf, Herman John Donovan, Morris, Victor W Egert, and had children including Ellen Donovan, Herman Donavan, Susan Donavan.
  • Rita Marie Jenkins passed away in 2000 in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rita Jenkins's Ancestors

Self
Rita Jenkins
1921–2000
Birth Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Parents
Gideon Janvier George Jenkins
1885–1957
Windsor, Ontario
Marie (E) Pruneau
1889–1962
Michigan
Grandparents
Thomas (Joseph Jenkins) 🟪
1850–1930
Levi, Quebec
Georgina (Genevieve Pillette) 🌸
1864–1928
Windsor, Ontario
Louis (Philip) Pruneau
1836–1943
Canada
Clothilde Belanger
1849–1903
Great-Grandparents
Jean Jenkins
1814–1893
Marie Protain
1813–1875
Janvier Pillette
1833–1897
Julienne Desmaires
1842–1887
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George Jenkins
1730–1814
Marie Lapris
1779–1833
Francois Protain
1769–1833
Marie labranche
1768–1841
Alexis Pillette
1801–1883
Victoria Labutte
1801–1845
Michael Desmaires
1791–1853
Julienne Forcier
1826–1903

Rita Jenkins's Descendants

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Rita (Marie) Jenkins (18 Apr 1921–12 Nov 2000) m. Victor (W) Egert (22 Jan 1910–11 Apr 1983) m. Benjamin Ruhf (04 Nov 1920–29 Jul 1999) m. Herman (John) Donovan (Nov. 12,1914–Oct. 31,1957)
  1. 1. Ellen Donovan 1946–1986

Rita Jenkins's Timeline

6 Records

1921
18 Apr 1921
Birth of Rita Marie Jenkins in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 9
Rita Marie Jenkins resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 19
Rita Marie Jenkins resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
1950
1950
Age 29
Rita Marie Jenkins resided here in Meade, Huron, Michigan, USA
Meade, Huron, Michigan, USA
1991
1991
Age 70
Rita Marie Jenkins resided here in Redford, MI
Redford, MI
2000
12 Nov 2000
Age 79
Death of Rita Marie Jenkins in Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America
Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Apr 1921
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 374-14-7001; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Meade, Huron, Michig

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Meade, Huron, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Meade, Huron, Michig

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1991
    Event Place: Redford, MI
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Kinde, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 Nov 2000
    Event Place: Redford, Wayne, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 374-14-7001; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

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