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Ruby Heard 1912–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1912

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 14 Jan 1992

Death Location: Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: Henry Heard

Mother: Dora A

Spouse(s): Willie Rippy

Children(s): Willie Jr

In 1912, Ruby Heard entered the world in Tennessee, born to Henry W Heard And Dora A. In 1920, Ruby Heard resided in Civil District 4, Wayne, Tennessee. In 1930, Ruby Heard resided in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee. Ruby Heard married Willie Wilson Rippy, and had children including Willie Wilson Rippy Jr. Ruby Heard passed away in 1992 in Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1912, Ruby Heard entered the world in Tennessee, born to Henry W Heard And Dora A.
  • In 1920, Ruby Heard resided in Civil District 4, Wayne, Tennessee.
  • In 1930, Ruby Heard resided in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee.
  • Ruby Heard married Willie Wilson Rippy, and had children including Willie Wilson Rippy Jr.
  • Ruby Heard passed away in 1992 in Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruby Heard's Ancestors

Self
Ruby Heard
1912–1992
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Henry W Heard
1879–
Tennessee
Dora A
1886–
Tennessee
Grandparents
James (H) Heard
1855–
Mary Gilchrist
1860–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruby Heard's Descendants

1.
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Ruby Heard (4 Apr 1912–14 Jan 1992) m. Willie (Wilson) Rippy (31 Oct 1875–13 Sep 1960)
  1. 1. Willie (Wilson Rippy) Jr 1947–2016 m. Patricia (Ann) Staggs 1949–2018

Ruby Heard's Timeline

5 Records

1912
4 Apr 1912
Birth of Ruby Heard in Tennessee
Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 8
Ruby Heard resided here in Civil District 4, Wayne, Tennessee
Civil District 4, Wayne, Tennessee
1930
1930
Age 18
Ruby Heard resided here in District 4, Wayne, Tennessee
District 4, Wayne, Tennessee
1950
1950
Age 38
Ruby Heard resided here in Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
1992
14 Jan 1992
Age 80
Death of Ruby Heard
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1912
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 660.
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 352.0.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 4, Wayne, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 141; Image: 660.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 4, Wayne, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 5; Image: 352.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Collinwood, Wayne, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Jan 1992
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Collinwood, Wayne County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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