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Ruth Evelyn Burns 1915–1987 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 May 1915

Birth Location: Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA

Death Date: 17 December 1987

Death Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Roy Burns

Mother: Blanche Deweese

Spouse(s): George Jr

Children(s): George III, Leslie Shilling

In 1915, Ruth Evelyn Burns entered the world in Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA, born to Roy Nigh Burns And Blanche Ethel Deweese. In 1920, Ruth Evelyn Burns resided in Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Ruth Evelyn Burns resided in Alfalfa, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA. Ruth Evelyn Burns married George Riley Jeff Shilling Jr, and had children including Carolyn Kay Shilling, George Riley Shilling Iii, Kathy Kris Shilling, Leslie Roy Shilling. Ruth Evelyn Burns passed away in 1987 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Ruth Evelyn Burns entered the world in Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA, born to Roy Nigh Burns And Blanche Ethel Deweese.
  • In 1920, Ruth Evelyn Burns resided in Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Ruth Evelyn Burns resided in Alfalfa, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA.
  • Ruth Evelyn Burns married George Riley Jeff Shilling Jr, and had children including Carolyn Kay Shilling, George Riley Shilling Iii, Kathy Kris Shilling, Leslie Roy Shilling.
  • Ruth Evelyn Burns passed away in 1987 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roy Burns
1884–1954
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
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Blanche Deweese
1886–1980
Birth Location: Seward County, Nebraska, USA
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Spouses(s)

George Jr
1913–1991
Birth Location: Greer County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Children(s)

George III
1938–2009
Birth Location: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
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Leslie Shilling
1942–2016
Birth Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Ruth Burns's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Burns
1915–1987
Birth Place: Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Roy Nigh Burns
1884–1954
Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, USA
Blanche (Ethel) Deweese
1886–1980
Seward County, Nebraska, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin (Franklin) Burns
1863–1937
Salesville, Guernsey County, Ohio, USA
Leonie (M) Smith
1861–1930
Burkesville, Cumberland County, Kentucky, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
John Capt
1837–1889
Mary Cloyd
1841–1914
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Garrett Smith
1810–1879
Rebecca Denton
1817–1860

Ruth Burns's Descendants

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Ruth (Evelyn) Burns (6 May 1915–17 December 1987) m. George (Riley "Jeff" Shilling) Jr (4 Apr 1913–27 December 1991)
  1. 1. George (Riley Shilling) III 1938–2009 m. Patricia (Louise) Dawson 1937–1987
  2. 2. Leslie (Roy) Shilling 1942–2016

Ruth Burns's Timeline

7 Records

1915
6 May 1915
Birth of Ruth Evelyn Burns in Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA
Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 5
Ruth Evelyn Burns resided here in Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Ruth Evelyn Burns resided here in Alfalfa, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
Alfalfa, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Ruth Evelyn Burns resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
1940
1940
Age 25
Ruth Evelyn Burns resided here in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
1956
1956
Age 41
Ruth Evelyn Burns resided here in Oklahoma
Oklahoma
1987
17 December 1987
Age 72
Death of Ruth Evelyn Burns in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 May 1915
    Event Place: Geary, Blaine County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03345; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 78-85
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1453; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alfalfa, Blaine, Oklahoma; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341627
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Oklahoman; Publication Date: 20 Dec 1987; Publication Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.25309008,0.22895123,0.61738455&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Blaine, Oklahoma; Roll: T625_1453; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 20

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Alfalfa, Blaine, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Alfalfa, Blaine, Oklahoma; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2341627

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03345; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 78-85

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma; Roll: m-t0627-03345; Page: 63A; Enumeration District: 78-85
    [2] U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1956
    Event Place: Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: oeary, Okla.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Oklahoman; Publication Date: 20 Dec 1987; Publication Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.25309008,0.22895123,0.61738455&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 December 1987
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Daily Oklahoman; Publication Date: 20 Dec 1987; Publication Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, USA; ,0.25309008,0.22895123,0.61738455&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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