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Ruth Clark 1913–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 DEC 1913

Birth Location: Grinnell, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 1955

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa

Father: Taylor Clark

Mother: Emilia Schultz

Spouse(s): James Bell

Children(s):

In 1913, Ruth Clark entered the world in Grinnell, Iowa, USA, born to Taylor Clark And Emilia Schultz. In 1920, Ruth Clark resided in Grinnel Ward 2, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA. In 1925, Ruth Clark resided in Jasper, Iowa. Ruth Clark married James Everett Bell, and had children including Barry Everett Bell, Dale Dean Bell, Donald Bell. Ruth Clark passed away in 1955 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1913, Ruth Clark entered the world in Grinnell, Iowa, USA, born to Taylor Clark And Emilia Schultz.
  • In 1920, Ruth Clark resided in Grinnel Ward 2, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1925, Ruth Clark resided in Jasper, Iowa.
  • Ruth Clark married James Everett Bell, and had children including Barry Everett Bell, Dale Dean Bell, Donald Bell.
  • Ruth Clark passed away in 1955 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Clark's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Clark
1913–1955
Birth Place: Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Parents
Taylor Clark
1893–1959
Centerville, Appanoose, Iowa, USA
Emilia Schultz
1892–1972
Iowa, United States
Grandparents
William (Grant) Clark
1864–1930
Iowa, USA
Minerva Taylor
1867–1935
Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Clark
1830–1885
Mary Kinnick
1831–1893
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Archibald Clark
1800–1856
Susan Alexander
1805–1856

Ruth Clark's Timeline

6 Records

1913
2 DEC 1913
Birth of Ruth Clark in Grinnell, Iowa, USA
Grinnell, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 7
Ruth Clark resided here in Grinnel Ward 2, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
Grinnel Ward 2, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
1925
1 JAN 1925
Age 12
Ruth Clark resided here in Jasper, Iowa
Jasper, Iowa
1930
1930
Age 17
Ruth Clark resided here in Hickory Grove, Jasper, Iowa
Hickory Grove, Jasper, Iowa
1955
1955
Age 42
Death of Ruth Clark
None
1957
28 JUN 1957
Age 44
Death of Ruth Clark in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 DEC 1913
    Event Place: Grinnell, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Clarks.FTW
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grinnel Ward 2, Poweshiek, Iowa
    [3] Iowa, State Census Collection
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Grove, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: 660; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 655.0; FHL microfilm: 2340395

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grinnel Ward 2, Poweshiek, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grinnel Ward 2, Poweshiek, Iowa

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 JUN 1957
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa
    Record Source: Clarks.FTW

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 JAN 1925
    Event Place: Jasper, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hickory Grove, Jasper, Iowa
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: Year: 1930; Census Place: Hickory Grove, Jasper, Iowa; Roll: 660; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 8; Image: 655.0; FHL microfilm: 2340395

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1955

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