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Ruth Loretta Donovan 1908–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 June 1908

Birth Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 11 February 1964

Death Location: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Donovan

Mother: Margaret J

Spouse(s): John Staab

Children(s):

In 1908, Ruth Loretta Donovan entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to James Donovan And Margaret J. In 1910, Ruth Loretta Donovan resided in Pittsburgh Ward 17, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Ruth Loretta Donovan resided in Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Ruth Loretta Donovan married John Clarence Staab, and had children including David R Staab, Edward H Staab, James Staab, Joann Staab, John P Stab, Raymand Staab. Ruth Loretta Donovan passed away in 1964 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1908, Ruth Loretta Donovan entered the world in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to James Donovan And Margaret J.
  • In 1910, Ruth Loretta Donovan resided in Pittsburgh Ward 17, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth Loretta Donovan resided in Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ruth Loretta Donovan married John Clarence Staab, and had children including David R Staab, Edward H Staab, James Staab, Joann Staab, John P Stab, Raymand Staab.
  • Ruth Loretta Donovan passed away in 1964 in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Donovan
1880–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JD
Margaret J
1875–
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
MJ

Spouses(s)

John Staab
1903–1976
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
JS

Children(s)

Ruth Donovan's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Donovan
1908–1964
Birth Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
James Donovan
1880–
Pennsylvania
Margaret J
1875–
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Donovan's Timeline

10 Records

1908
14 June 1908
Birth of Ruth Loretta Donovan in Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1910
1910
Age 2
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 17, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 17, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 12
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1929
1929
Age 21
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 22
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 27
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1940
1940
Age 32
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1964
11 February 1964
Age 56
Death of Ruth Loretta Donovan in West View, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
West View, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1993
1993
Age 85
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA
1996
1996
Age 88
Ruth Loretta Donovan resided here in Pittsburgh, PA
Pittsburgh, PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 June 1908
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03672; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 69-652
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2376; Certificate Number Range: 011401-014100
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1526; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 725
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0437; FHL microfilm: 2341720
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 17, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1305; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0509; FHL microfilm: 1375318
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 17, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 17, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1305; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0509; FHL microfilm: 1375318

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Pittsburgh Ward 25, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1526; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 725

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1929
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 0437; FHL microfilm: 2341720

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03672; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 69-652

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03672; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 69-652

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1996
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, PA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 February 1964
    Event Place: West View, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1944, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Box Number: 2376; Certificate Number Range: 011401-014100
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 12 Feb 1964; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States of America; ,0.4213523,0.16203482

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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