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Ruth Davenport 1936–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Apr 1936

Birth Location: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA

Death Date: 23 Jun 1953

Death Location: Kalama, Cowlitz, Washington, USA

Father: Roosevelt Davenport

Mother: Irena Bankston

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Ruth Davenport began in 1936 in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA. In 1940, Ruth Davenport resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA. In 1950, Ruth Davenport resided in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA. Ruth Davenport had children including Pamela Delores Luke. Ruth Davenport passed away in 1953 in Kalama, Cowlitz, Washington, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Davenport began in 1936 in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1940, Ruth Davenport resided in Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA.
  • In 1950, Ruth Davenport resided in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA.
  • Ruth Davenport had children including Pamela Delores Luke.
  • Ruth Davenport passed away in 1953 in Kalama, Cowlitz, Washington, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Roosevelt Davenport
1915–1938
Birth Location: Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
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Irena Bankston
1920–2018
Birth Location: Williams, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Davenport's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Davenport
1936–1953
Birth Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Parents
Roosevelt Davenport
1915–1938
Mer Rouge, Morehouse Parish, Louisiana, United States of America
Irena Bankston
1920–2018
Williams, Lonoke, Arkansas, USA
Grandparents
Fountain Davenport
1894–1976
Louisiana
Corine Dunmore
1896–1972
Louisiana, USA
William (Henery) Bankston
1899–1950
Arkanasas (Jefferson Co)
Martha (Elizabeth) Simmons
1903–1961
Mississippi
Great-Grandparents
Worth Davenport
1855–1910
Anna Alford
1845–
John Dunmore
1876–1930
Lula (Gilmore)
1876–1948
Alford Sr
1879–1954
Sally Thorne
1878–1967
J Simmons
1855–1962
Ireana Hicks
1881–1963
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Fountain Davenport
1817–1880
Grace Kellie
1827–1916
Jackson Kelly
1820–
Gracie Kelly
1827–
John Dunmore
1832–1914
Anna Bumbey
1858–1927
January Rivers
1858–1931
Diannah Capers
1857–1900
Albert Bankston
1834–1945
Louisana Bankston
1851–1933
William Jr
1844–1939
Clarise Thorn
1850–1914
James Collins
1831–1918
Caroline Hood
1837–1896
Judson McElroy
1853–1914
Ja McElroy
1854–1919

Ruth Davenport's Timeline

4 Records

1936
4 Apr 1936
Birth of Ruth Davenport in Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1940
1940
Age 4
Ruth Davenport resided here in Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
1950
1950
Age 14
Ruth Davenport resided here in Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
1953
23 Jun 1953
Age 17
Death of Ruth Davenport in Kalama, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
Kalama, Cowlitz, Washington, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Apr 1936
    Event Place: Mer Rouge, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01413; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 34-16
    [2] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview Daily News; Publication Date: 30 Jun 1953; Publication Place: Longview, Washington, USA; ,0.1588409,0.145166,0.28148597&xid=3355
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Police Jury Ward 6, Morehouse, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Morehouse, Louisiana; Roll: m-t0627-01413; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 34-16

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Oakland, Alameda, California, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 922 9th Ave., Longview
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview Daily News; Publication Date: 30 Jun 1953; Publication Place: Longview, Washington, USA; ,0.1588409,0.145166,0.28148597&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Jun 1953
    Event Place: Kalama, Cowlitz, Washington, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Washington, U.S., Select Death Index
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Longview Daily News; Publication Date: 30 Jun 1953; Publication Place: Longview, Washington, USA; ,0.1588409,0.145166,0.28148597&xid=3355
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