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Ruben Flowers 1883–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Feb 1883

Birth Location: Kentucky

Death Date: 21 Feb 1944

Death Location: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Father: George Flowers

Mother: Lizzie Oliver

Spouse(s): Myrtie Newby, Catherine Dixon

Children(s): Oscar Flowers, Dail Flowers, Prince Flowers, Glathie Flowers, Reuben Junior, Ritchie Flowers

The story of Ruben Flowers began in 1883 in Kentucky. In 1900, Ruben Flowers resided in Cole Camp, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA. Ruben Flowers married Catherine Dixon, Myrtie Newby, and had children including Dail Flowers, Glathie Flowers, Oscar D Flowers, Prince Flowers, Reuben Flowers Junior, Ritchie Flowers. Ruben Flowers passed away in 1944 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruben Flowers began in 1883 in Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Ruben Flowers resided in Cole Camp, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA.
  • Ruben Flowers married Catherine Dixon, Myrtie Newby, and had children including Dail Flowers, Glathie Flowers, Oscar D Flowers, Prince Flowers, Reuben Flowers Junior, Ritchie Flowers.
  • Ruben Flowers passed away in 1944 in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Flowers
1834–1920
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
GF
Lizzie Oliver
1849–
Birth Location: Kentucky
LO

Spouses(s)

Myrtie Newby
1883–
Birth Location: Kentucky
MN
Catherine Dixon
1901–1925
Birth Location: Comblind Tenn
CD

Children(s)

Oscar Flowers
1922–
Birth Location: Michigan
OF
Dail Flowers
1923–
Birth Location: Tennessee
DF
Prince Flowers
1921–1996
Birth Location: Michigan
PF
Glathie Flowers
1924–
Birth Location: Michigan
GF
Reuben Junior
1919–
Birth Location: Tennessee
RJ
Ritchie Flowers
1909–
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Ruben Flowers's Ancestors

Self
Ruben Flowers
1883–1944
Birth Place: Kentucky
Parents
George W Flowers
1834–1920
Virginia, USA
Lizzie (Glatha) Oliver
1849–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruben Flowers's Descendants

1.
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Ruben Flowers (20 Feb 1883–21 Feb 1944) m. Myrtie Newby (Nov 1883–) m. Catherine Dixon (1901–2 Jun 1925)
  1. 1. Oscar (D) Flowers 1922–
  2. 2. Dail Flowers 1923–
  3. 3. Prince Flowers 1921–1996
  4. 4. Glathie Flowers 1924–
  5. 5. Reuben (Flowers) Junior 1919–
  6. 6. Ritchie Flowers 1909– m. Mack (H.) Rorex 1903–1975

Ruben Flowers's Timeline

8 Records

1883
20 Feb 1883
Birth of Ruben Flowers in Kentucky
Kentucky
1883
20 Feb 1883
Birth of Ruben Flowers in Kentucky
Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 17
Ruben Flowers resided here in Cole Camp, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
Cole Camp, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 47
Ruben Flowers resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Ruben Flowers resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 57
Ruben Flowers resided here in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
1944
21 Feb 1944
Age 61
Death of Ruben Flowers
None
1944
21 Feb 1944
Age 61
Death of Ruben Flowers in Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1883
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1944
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Feb 1883
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cole Camp, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240517
    [2] Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023784; Draft Board: 04
    [4] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01854; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 84-462
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0270; FHL microfilm: 2340776

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Feb 1944
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, U.S., Death Records, 1867-1952, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division for Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, Michigan; Death Records

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 0270; FHL microfilm: 2340776

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01854; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 84-462

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01854; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 84-462

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Detroit, Wayne, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Michigan; Registration County: Wayne; Roll: 2023784; Draft Board: 04

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Cole Camp, Cumberland, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Cole Camp, Cumberland, Kentucky; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0042; FHL microfilm: 1240517
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