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Ruby Martha Blackwell 1889–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: April 29, 1889

Birth Location: Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: May 23, 1968

Death Location: Asbury Park, Monmouth, New Jersey

Father: James Blackwell

Mother: Anna Hall

Spouse(s): Harry Bower

Children(s): Karl Bower, Betty Bower, Elinor Bower

In 1889, Ruby Martha Blackwell entered the world in Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James Monroe Blackwell And Anna Hall. In 1900, Ruby Martha Blackwell resided in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, Ruby Martha Blackwell resided in Montoursville Ward 2, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA. Ruby Martha Blackwell married Harry Cleveland Bower, and had children including Betty Ray Bower, Elinor Roger Bower, Karl Blackwell Bower. Ruby Martha Blackwell passed away in 1968 in Asbury Park, Monmouth, New Jersey.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Ruby Martha Blackwell entered the world in Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to James Monroe Blackwell And Anna Hall.
  • In 1900, Ruby Martha Blackwell resided in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, Ruby Martha Blackwell resided in Montoursville Ward 2, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ruby Martha Blackwell married Harry Cleveland Bower, and had children including Betty Ray Bower, Elinor Roger Bower, Karl Blackwell Bower.
  • Ruby Martha Blackwell passed away in 1968 in Asbury Park, Monmouth, New Jersey.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruby Blackwell's Ancestors

Self
Ruby Blackwell
1889–1968
Birth Place: Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Monroe Blackwell
1855–1934
Pennsylvania
Anna Hall
1861–1935
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Freeman Hall
1818–1895
Pennsylvania
Martha (Marilla) Reeder
1816–1918
Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
James HALL
1797–1869
Martha Collins
1801–1890
Merrick Jr.
1800–1865
Saml Willsa
1796–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Junior
1755–1849
Margaret Rogers
1758–1841
Jonathan Collins
1770–1829
Elizabeth Freeman
1776–1853
Merrick Reeder
1754–1831
Elizabeth Collins
1754–1819
Elijah Wilson
1769–1841
Margaret Ware
1771–1847

Ruby Blackwell's Descendants

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Ruby (Martha) Blackwell (April 29, 1889–May 23, 1968) m. Harry (Cleveland) Bower (17 Apr 1885–Aug 14, 1968)
  1. 1. Karl (Blackwell) Bower 1913–1983 m. Frances (C) Kodis 1919–2012
    1. 1. John (Karl) Bower 1947–2013
  2. 2. Betty (Ray) Bower 1916–1997
  3. 3. Elinor (Roger) Bower 1915–2004

Ruby Blackwell's Timeline

6 Records

1889
April 29, 1889
Birth of Ruby Martha Blackwell in Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 11
Ruby Martha Blackwell resided here in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Ruby Martha Blackwell resided here in Montoursville Ward 2, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Montoursville Ward 2, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1913
abt 1913
Age 24
Ruby Martha Blackwell resided here
None
1930
1930
Age 41
Ruby Martha Blackwell resided here in Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
1968
May 23, 1968
Age 79
Death of Ruby Martha Blackwell in Asbury Park, Monmouth, New Jersey
Asbury Park, Monmouth, New Jersey

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: April 29, 1889
    Event Place: Montoursville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2341809
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1437; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241437
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [4] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 574; Certificate Number Range: 142951-145800

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1437; Page: 6; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1241437

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Montoursville Ward 2, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1913
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 574; Certificate Number Range: 142951-145800

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Montoursville, Lycoming, Pennsylvania; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 2341809

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 23, 1968
    Event Place: Asbury Park, Monmouth, New Jersey

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