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Ruth Eleanor Davis 1909 – 1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 May 1909

Birth Location: Carney, Polk, Iowa, USA

Death Date: 26 Dec 1991

Death Location: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Father: George Davis

Mother: Dora Taylor

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1909, Ruth Eleanor Davis entered the world in Carney, Polk, Iowa, USA, born to George Washington Davis and Dora B Taylor. In 1910, Ruth Eleanor Davis resided in Saylor, Polk, Iowa, USA. In 1920, Ruth Eleanor Davis resided in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA. Ruth Eleanor Davis passed away in 1991 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1909, Ruth Eleanor Davis entered the world in Carney, Polk, Iowa, USA, born to George Washington Davis and Dora B Taylor.
  • In 1910, Ruth Eleanor Davis resided in Saylor, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth Eleanor Davis resided in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA.
  • Ruth Eleanor Davis passed away in 1991 in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Davis
1874 – 1931
Birth Location: Bessmer City, Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
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Dora Taylor
1887 – 1953
Birth Location: Illinois
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Davis's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Davis
1909 – 1991
Birth Place: Carney, Polk, Iowa, USA
Parents
George Washington Davis
1874 – 1931
Bessmer City, Jasper, Walker, Alabama, USA
Dora (B) Taylor
1887 – 1953
Illinois
Grandparents
Louis Davis
1855 –
Tennessee
Jane (Mandy) Davis
1856 – 1878
Pike County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Davis
1836 – 1905
Mary Carnley
1833 – 1905
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Davis's Timeline

7 Records

1909
3 May 1909
Birth of Ruth Eleanor Davis in Carney, Polk, Iowa, USA
Carney, Polk, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Ruth Eleanor Davis resided here in Saylor, Polk, Iowa, USA
Saylor, Polk, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Ruth Eleanor Davis resided here in Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 16
Ruth Eleanor Davis resided here in Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Ruth Eleanor Davis resided here in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
1973
1973
Age 64
Ruth Eleanor Davis resided here in Iowa
Iowa
1991
26 Dec 1991
Age 82
Death of Ruth Eleanor Davis in Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 May 1909
    Event Place: Carney, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [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: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_509; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 2340412
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Iowa, Delayed Birth Records, 1856-1940, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa
    [7] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 29/ Dec/ 1991; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.3066586,0.31729692,0.4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Saylor, Polk, Iowa, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Des Moines Ward 6, Polk, Iowa; Roll: T625_509; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 160

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Des Moines Ward 7, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 2340412

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Iowa
    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: 1434 E. 18th St.
    Record Source: Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 29/ Dec/ 1991; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.3066586,0.31729692,0.4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Dec 1991
    Event Place: Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, 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., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [3] Newspapers.com Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Des Moines Register; Publication Date: 29/ Dec/ 1991; Publication Place: Des Moines, Iowa, United States of America; ,0.3066586,0.31729692,0.4
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