YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ruth M Brown 1896–1960 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1896

Birth Location: Pennsylvania

Death Date: 2 Apr 1960

Death Location: Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Father: Fred Brown

Mother: Minerva McDermott

Spouse(s): Alvin Crawford

Children(s): Ruth Crawford, Susanne Crawford, Patricia Crawford, Marilyn Crawford

Ruth M Brown was born in 1896 in Pennsylvania, the child of Fred Gilbert Brown And Minerva Mcdermott. In 1900, Ruth M Brown resided in Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. In 1910, Ruth M Brown resided in Dormont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania. Ruth M Brown married Alvin Bennett Crawford, and had children including Marilyn Middy Crawford, Patricia Patty Crawford, Ruth Louise Crawford, Susanne Crawford. Ruth M Brown passed away in 1960 in Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Find more search results for Ruth Brown
RB

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Ruth M Brown was born in 1896 in Pennsylvania, the child of Fred Gilbert Brown And Minerva Mcdermott.
  • In 1900, Ruth M Brown resided in Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • In 1910, Ruth M Brown resided in Dormont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania.
  • Ruth M Brown married Alvin Bennett Crawford, and had children including Marilyn Middy Crawford, Patricia Patty Crawford, Ruth Louise Crawford, Susanne Crawford.
  • Ruth M Brown passed away in 1960 in Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Fred Brown
1857–1919
Birth Location: Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
FB
Minerva McDermott
1855–1933
Birth Location: Karns City, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
MM

Spouses(s)

Alvin Crawford
1893–1964
Birth Location: Tarentum PA
AC

Children(s)

Ruth Crawford
1919–1993
Birth Location: Pittsburgh A, Pennsylvania
RC
Susanne Crawford
1921–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
SC
Patricia Crawford
1929–2023
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
PC
Marilyn Crawford
1928–2025
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
MC

Ruth Brown's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Brown
1896–1960
Birth Place: Pennsylvania
Parents
Fred Gilbert Brown
1857–1919
Conway, Franklin, Massachusetts, USA
Minerva McDermott
1855–1933
Karns City, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Gilbert Brown
1832–1915
Hubbardstown, Worcester, MA, USA
Abbie Kilbert
1833–1923
Templeton, Worcester, Massachusetts, USA
Robert McDermott
1798–1877
Fairview Township, Butler County, PA
Frances ((Fanny)) Martin
1818–1900
Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Russell Brown
1791–1871
Clarissa Waite
1797–1888
William Kilburn
1800–1840
Paul McDermott
1748–1841
Margaret Christie
1748–1830
Robert Martin
1800–1900
Emily
1798–1900
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Brown
1778–1807
Joseph Waite
1754–1819
Hepzibah Sherman
1760–1849

Ruth Brown's Descendants

1.
RB
Ruth (M) Brown (Mar 1896–2 Apr 1960) m. Alvin (Bennett) Crawford (19 Jul 1893–28 Aug 1964)
  1. 1. Ruth (Louise) Crawford 1919–1993 m. Jack (Walton) Culver 1918–1990
  2. 2. Susanne Crawford 1921–
  3. 3. Patricia ("Patty") Crawford 1929–2023 m. William (Ray) Deem 1927–2014
  4. 4. Marilyn ("Middy") Crawford 1928–2025 m. John Towle 1927–2017

Ruth Brown's Timeline

8 Records

1896
Mar 1896
Birth of Ruth M Brown in Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania
1900
1900
Age 4
Ruth M Brown resided here in Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1910
1910
Age 14
Ruth M Brown resided here in Dormont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Dormont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 24
Ruth M Brown resided here in Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1930
1930
Age 34
Ruth M Brown resided here in Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1934
1934
Age 38
Ruth M Brown resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Ruth M Brown resided here in Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
1960
2 Apr 1960
Age 64
Death of Ruth M Brown in Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1896
    Event Place: Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Certificate: ; Volume:
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1509; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 257; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1968; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 906; Image: 192.0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 20, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1361; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 231.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dormont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Pittsburgh city, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 20, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T623_1361; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 231.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dormont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dormont, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1509; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 257; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1968; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 906; Image: 192.0.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1934
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Mount Lebanon, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 2 Apr 1960
    Event Place: Deaconess Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and, Certificate: ; Volume:
Find more search results for Ruth Brown

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE