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Ruth Maryland Cooper 1918–1999 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1918

Birth Location: Oregon

Death Date: 5 Jan 1999

Death Location: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America

Father: Marvin Cooper

Mother: Florence Mitchell

Spouse(s): Milton Knapp

Children(s): Agnes Knapp

The story of Ruth Maryland Cooper began in 1918 in Oregon. In 1920, Ruth Maryland Cooper resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA. In 1930, Ruth Maryland Cooper resided in Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah,. Ruth Maryland Cooper married Milton David Knapp, and had children including Agnes Knapp. Ruth Maryland Cooper passed away in 1999 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Maryland Cooper began in 1918 in Oregon.
  • In 1920, Ruth Maryland Cooper resided in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA.
  • In 1930, Ruth Maryland Cooper resided in Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah,.
  • Ruth Maryland Cooper married Milton David Knapp, and had children including Agnes Knapp.
  • Ruth Maryland Cooper passed away in 1999 in Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marvin Cooper
1881–1942
Birth Location: Vernon Township, Sussex co., New Jersey
MC
Florence Mitchell
1894–1976
Birth Location: Gloucestershire, England
FM

Spouses(s)

Milton Knapp
1915–1955
Birth Location: Yakima, Washington, USA
MK

Children(s)

Agnes Knapp
1916–
Birth Location: Oregon
AK

Ruth Cooper's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Cooper
1918–1999
Birth Place: Oregon
Parents
Marvin Frederick Cooper
1881–1942
Vernon Township, Sussex co., New Jersey
Florence (May) Mitchell
1894–1976
Gloucestershire, England
Grandparents
Edward (J.) Cooper
1851–1926
Vernon, Sussex, New Jersey, USA
Mary (Ann) Fredericks
1858–1939
New Jersey
Great-Grandparents
Nicholas Fredericks
1835–1922
Elizabeth Romaine
1839–1924
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Romaine
1794–1857
Mary Folly
1806–1880

Ruth Cooper's Descendants

1.
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Ruth (Maryland) Cooper (9 Sep 1918–5 Jan 1999) m. Milton (David) Knapp (23 Dec 1915–5 Feb 1955)
  1. 1. Agnes Knapp 1916–

Ruth Cooper's Timeline

8 Records

1918
9 Sep 1918
Birth of Ruth Maryland Cooper in Oregon
Oregon
1920
1920
Age 2
Ruth Maryland Cooper resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Ruth Maryland Cooper resided here in Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Ruth Maryland Cooper resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1940
Age 22
Ruth Maryland Cooper resided here in E Precinct 240, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
E Precinct 240, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1941
1941
Age 23
Ruth Maryland Cooper resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1950
1950
Age 32
Ruth Maryland Cooper resided here in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1999
5 Jan 1999
Age 81
Death of Ruth Maryland Cooper in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1918
    Event Place: Oregon
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03390; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 37-327
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Oregon, U.S., State Births, 1842-1921, Oregon Center for Health Statistics; Portland, Oregon; Oregon, Birth Records, 1903-1918
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 2484; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 37-108

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Portland (Districts 271-553), Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03390; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 37-327

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: E Precinct 240, Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: m-t0627-03390; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 37-327

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1941
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: 2484; Page: 20; Enumeration District: 37-108

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Jan 1999
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Veterans' Gravesites, ca.1775-2019, National Cemetery Administration; U.S. Veterans' Gravesites
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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