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Ruth Wheeler Cornelius 1915–2000 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1915

Birth Location: Memphis Shel, Tennessee

Death Date: 9 Sep 2000

Death Location: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Father: Eugene CORNELIUS

Mother: Mary Francis

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Children(s):

In 1915, Ruth Wheeler Cornelius entered the world in Memphis Shel, Tennessee, born to Eugene Gordon Cornelius And Mary Francis. In 1920, Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided in Scott, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA. In 1930, Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA. Ruth Wheeler Cornelius passed away in 2000 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Ruth Wheeler Cornelius entered the world in Memphis Shel, Tennessee, born to Eugene Gordon Cornelius And Mary Francis.
  • In 1920, Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided in Scott, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1930, Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA.
  • Ruth Wheeler Cornelius passed away in 2000 in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Eugene CORNELIUS
1888–1974
Birth Location: Alone, Metcalfe, Ky
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Mary Francis
1892–1985
Birth Location: Kentucky
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Cornelius's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Cornelius
1915–2000
Birth Place: Memphis Shel, Tennessee
Parents
Eugene Gordon CORNELIUS
1888–1974
Alone, Metcalfe, Ky
Mary Francis
1892–1985
Kentucky
Grandparents
James Cornelius
1849–1901
Metcalfe Co., KY
Laura (B.) LOVE
1860–1958
Edmonton, Metcalfe Co., KY
R (Wash) Francis
1858–1918
Kentucky
Sina Francis
1862–1904
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
C Cornelius
1829–1899
Mary Crowley
1824–1857
Robt Love
1809–1899
Delaware Love
1822–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert Love
1773–1827
Easter Love
1777–1858

Ruth Cornelius's Timeline

6 Records

1915
14 Sep 1915
Birth of Ruth Wheeler Cornelius in Memphis Shel, Tennessee
Memphis Shel, Tennessee
1920
1920
Age 5
Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided here in Scott, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
Scott, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 15
Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided here in Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 25
Ruth Wheeler Cornelius resided here in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
2000
9 Sep 2000
Age 85
Death of Ruth Wheeler Cornelius in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1915
    Event Place: Memphis Shel, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2315; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0038; Image: 432.0; FHL microfilm: 2342049
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scott, Mississippi, Arkansas; Roll: T625_73; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 165
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01369; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 121-140

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01369; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 121-140

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01369; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 121-140

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Scott, Mississippi, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scott, Mississippi, Arkansas; Roll: T625_73; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 165

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dallas, Dallas, Texas; Roll: 2315; Page: 32A; Enumeration District: 0038; Image: 432.0; FHL microfilm: 2342049

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Sep 2000
    Event Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA
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