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Ruby Lee Thomas 1906–1996 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 DEC 1906

Birth Location: Platte County, Missouri, USA

Death Date: 21 APR 1996

Death Location: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Father: Elmer Thomas

Mother: Bessie Gay

Spouse(s): Carl Estep

Children(s):

Ruby Lee Thomas was born in 1906 in Platte County, Missouri, USA, the child of Elmer Ellsworth Thomas And Bessie Pearl Gay. In 1930, Ruby Lee Thomas resided in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States. In 1935, Ruby Lee Thomas resided in Same House. Ruby Lee Thomas married Carl Granville Estep, and had children including Betty Lou Estep. Ruby Lee Thomas passed away in 1996 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

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Biography

  • Ruby Lee Thomas was born in 1906 in Platte County, Missouri, USA, the child of Elmer Ellsworth Thomas And Bessie Pearl Gay.
  • In 1930, Ruby Lee Thomas resided in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States.
  • In 1935, Ruby Lee Thomas resided in Same House.
  • Ruby Lee Thomas married Carl Granville Estep, and had children including Betty Lou Estep.
  • Ruby Lee Thomas passed away in 1996 in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruby Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Ruby Thomas
1906–1996
Birth Place: Platte County, Missouri, USA
Parents
Elmer Ellsworth Thomas
1872–1945
Athens, Athens, Ohio, United States
Bessie (Pearl) Gay
1885–1967
Camden Point, Platte, Missouri, United States
Grandparents
Andrew (Byland) Thomas
1848–1924
Athens, Athens, Ohio, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Wemmer
1852–1926
Athens, Athens, OH
Levi (LeRoy) Gay
1857–1901
Hendricks, Indiana, United States
Sarah (Ermine) Crum
1856–1894
Mercer, Mercer, Missouri, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruby Thomas's Timeline

11 Records

1906
20 DEC 1906
Birth of Ruby Lee Thomas in Platte County, Missouri, USA
Platte County, Missouri, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States
1935
1935
Age 29
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in Same House
Same House
1935
1935
Age 29
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in Same House
Same House
1940
1940
Age 34
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in Ward 2, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States
Ward 2, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States
1940
1940
Age 34
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in Ward 2, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States
Ward 2, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States
1955
18 MAY 1955
Age 49
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in The Home
The Home
1955
18 MAY 1955
Age 49
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in The Home
The Home
1967
16 MAY 1967
Age 61
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in 1203 East Thirty-fourth
1203 East Thirty-fourth
1967
16 MAY 1967
Age 61
Ruby Lee Thomas resided here in 1203 East Thirty-fourth
1203 East Thirty-fourth
1996
21 APR 1996
Age 90
Death of Ruby Lee Thomas in Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 DEC 1906
    Event Place: Platte County, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991, "Missouri, County Marriage, Naturalization, and Court Records, 1800-1991," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 4 August 2022), Ruby Lee Thomas in entry for Harry S Vanwickel, 3 Aug 1928; citing Marriage, Jackson, Missouri, United States, Missouri State Archives, Jefferson City; FHL microfilm 007118683.
    [2] United States Census, 1940, "United States Census, 1940," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 10 December 2019), Ruby L Estep in household of Carl G Estep, Ward 2, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) 116-362, sheet 1A, line 8, family 4, Sixteenth Census of the United States, 1940, NARA digital publication T627. Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790 - 2007, RG 29. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2012, roll 2166.
    [3] United States Census, 1930, "United States Census, 1930," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 22 January 2023), Ruby Lee Estep in household of Carl A Estep, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 30, sheet 16A, line 47, family 430, NARA microfilm publication T626 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 2002), roll 1193; FHL microfilm 2,340,928.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 August 2022), Ruby Thomas Estep, ; Burial, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States of America, Memorial Park Cemetery; citing record ID 13507034, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [5] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [6] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [7] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [8] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1930; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0030; FHL microfilm: 2340928
    [9] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: m-t0627-02166; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 116-362
    [10] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]
    [11] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [12] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [13] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall, Platte, Missouri; Roll: T624_805; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 0154; FHL microfilm: 1374818
    [14] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Year: 1920; Census Place: Kansas City Ward 6, Jackson, Missouri; Roll: T625_926; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 99; Image: 165
    [15] United States Census, 1910, "United States Census, 1910," database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : accessed 22 January 2023), Ruby Thomas in household of Elmer Thomas, Marshall, Platte, Missouri, United States; citing enumeration district (ED) ED 154, sheet 6B, family 101, NARA microfilm publication T624 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1982), roll 805; FHL microfilm 1,374,818.
    [16] United States Census, 1920, "United States Census, 1920", database with images, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 2 February 2021), Ruby L Thomas in entry for Elmer E Thomas, 1920.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1955
    Event Place: Kansas City, Missouri

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 August 2022), Ruby Thomas Estep, ; Burial, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States of America, Memorial Park Cemetery; citing record ID 13507034, <i>Find a Grave<i>
    [2] FamilySearch FamilyTree

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 APR 1996
    Event Place: Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011, "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 July 2020), Mrs Ruby Estep, 1955.
    [2] United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011, "United States, GenealogyBank Historical Newspaper Obituaries, 1815-2011", database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 18 July 2020), Mrs Ruby Estep, 1955.
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave Index, "Find A Grave Index," database, <i>FamilySearch<i> ( : 23 August 2022), Ruby Thomas Estep, ; Burial, Kansas City, Jackson, Missouri, United States of America, Memorial Park Cemetery; citing record ID 13507034, <i>Find a Grave</i>
    [4] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [5] FamilySearch FamilyTree, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [6] FamilySearch FamilyTree
    [7] FamilySearch FamilyTree, St Louis Public Library; St Louis, Missouri
    [8] FamilySearch FamilyTree

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Same House

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 2, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 MAY 1955
    Event Place: The Home

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1967
    Event Place: 1203 East Thirty-fourth

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Same House

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ward 2, Kansas City, Kaw Township, Jackson, Missouri, United States

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 18 MAY 1955
    Event Place: The Home

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 16 MAY 1967
    Event Place: 1203 East Thirty-fourth

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