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Ruth Dougherty 1898–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 June 1898

Birth Location: Wisconsin

Death Date: 24 December 1981

Death Location: Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America

Father: Eugene Dougherty

Mother: Bridget Kelly

Spouse(s): Leo Leary

Children(s): Patrick Leary, Elaine Leary, Mabel Clark

The story of Ruth Dougherty began in 1898 in Wisconsin. In 1920, Ruth Dougherty resided in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA. In 1935, Ruth Dougherty resided in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin. Ruth Dougherty married Leo Frances Leary, and had children including Elaine Leary, Mabel Clark, Marilyn Leary, Patrick Leo Leary. Ruth Dougherty passed away in 1981 in Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Dougherty began in 1898 in Wisconsin.
  • In 1920, Ruth Dougherty resided in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA.
  • In 1935, Ruth Dougherty resided in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin.
  • Ruth Dougherty married Leo Frances Leary, and had children including Elaine Leary, Mabel Clark, Marilyn Leary, Patrick Leo Leary.
  • Ruth Dougherty passed away in 1981 in Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Dougherty's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Dougherty
1898–1981
Birth Place: Wisconsin
Parents
Eugene Dougherty
1858–
Wisconsin
Bridget Kelly
1859–
Wisconsin
Grandparents
Patrick Dougherty
1834–1880
Ireland
Mary Coyle
1837–1922
Ireland
James KELLY
1809–1893
Co Cavon Ireland
Bridget CALLAHAN
1832–1883
County Kerry Ireland
Great-Grandparents
Everett Coyle
1805–1875
Ellen
1807–1880
John Kelly
1770–
Elizabeth FARRELL
1770–1861
John O'Callaghan
1800–1850
Ellen MCCARTHY
1810–1888
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Cornelius Callaghan
1750–
CHARLES MCCARTHY
1772–1793
Elinor McCarthy
1780–

Ruth Dougherty's Descendants

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Ruth Dougherty (2 June 1898–24 December 1981) m. Leo (Frances) Leary (11 March 1895–28 April 1963)
  1. 1. Patrick (Leo) Leary 1928–2023
  2. 2. Elaine Leary 1923–
  3. 3. Mabel Clark 1916–

Ruth Dougherty's Timeline

6 Records

1898
2 June 1898
Birth of Ruth Dougherty in Wisconsin
Wisconsin
1920
1920
Age 22
Ruth Dougherty resided here in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Ruth Dougherty resided here in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin
Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin
1940
1940
Age 42
Ruth Dougherty resided here in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1950
1950
Age 52
Ruth Dougherty resided here in Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
1981
24 December 1981
Age 83
Death of Ruth Dougherty
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 June 1898
    Event Place: Wisconsin
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1989; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 168
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin; Roll: T625_1989; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 168

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Ridgeway, Iowa, Wisconsin, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 December 1981
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Ridgeway, Iowa County, Wisconsin, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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