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Ruby Johns 1876–1968 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Nov 1876

Birth Location: Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut

Death Date: 19 Nov 1968

Death Location: Rye, Westchester, New York

Father: Richard Johns

Mother: Elizabeth Wilkinson

Spouse(s): Arthur Backus

Children(s):

Ruby Johns was born in 1876 in Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut, the child of Richard D Johns And Elizabeth L Wilkinson. In 1880, Ruby Johns resided in Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut, USA. In 1920, Ruby Johns resided in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut. Ruby Johns married Arthur Strong Backus. Ruby Johns passed away in 1968 in Rye, Westchester, New York.

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Biography

  • Ruby Johns was born in 1876 in Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut, the child of Richard D Johns And Elizabeth L Wilkinson.
  • In 1880, Ruby Johns resided in Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruby Johns resided in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut.
  • Ruby Johns married Arthur Strong Backus.
  • Ruby Johns passed away in 1968 in Rye, Westchester, New York.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richard Johns
1831–1887
Birth Location: Massachusetts
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Elizabeth Wilkinson
1833–1919
Birth Location: Connecticut
EW

Spouses(s)

Arthur Backus
1875–1928
Birth Location: Colchester, New London, Connecticut
AB

Children(s)

Ruby Johns's Ancestors

Self
Ruby Johns
1876–1968
Birth Place: Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut
Parents
Richard D. Johns
1831–1887
Massachusetts
Elizabeth (L.) Wilkinson
1833–1919
Connecticut
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruby Johns's Timeline

6 Records

1876
3 Nov 1876
Birth of Ruby Johns in Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut
Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut
1880
1880
Age 4
Ruby Johns resided here in Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
1920
1920
Age 44
Ruby Johns resided here in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
1924
1924
Age 48
Ruby Johns resided here in Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
1930
1930
Age 54
Ruby Johns resided here in Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
1968
19 Nov 1968
Age 92
Death of Ruby Johns in Rye, Westchester, New York
Rye, Westchester, New York

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Nov 1876
    Event Place: Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 075-42-6329; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1966
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T625_188; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 252; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 103; Page: 308A; Enumeration District: 049
    [5] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6246; Line: 10; Page Number: 113

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Prospect, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: 103; Page: 308A; Enumeration District: 049

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: T625_188; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 252; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1924
    Event Place: Waterbury, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cheshire, New Haven, Connecticut; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 4 Nov 1938
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6246; Line: 10; Page Number: 113

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: New York, New York; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Microfilm Roll: Roll 6246; Line: 10; Page Number: 113

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 19 Nov 1968
    Event Place: Rye, Westchester, New York
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 075-42-6329; Issue State: New York; Issue Date: 1966
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