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Ruth Russell Gentry 1880–1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 August 1880

Birth Location: Boone County, Missouri, United States of America

Death Date: 6 November 1963

Death Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Richard Gentry

Mother: Susan Butler

Spouse(s): William Bush

Children(s): Caroline Bush, Ruth Bush

In 1880, Ruth Russell Gentry entered the world in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America, born to Richard Gentry And Susan Emeline Butler. In 1920, Ruth Russell Gentry resided in Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA. In 1930, Ruth Russell Gentry resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. Ruth Russell Gentry married William Henry Bush, and had children including Caroline Gentry Bush, Ruth Emily Bush. Ruth Russell Gentry passed away in 1963 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1880, Ruth Russell Gentry entered the world in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America, born to Richard Gentry And Susan Emeline Butler.
  • In 1920, Ruth Russell Gentry resided in Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA.
  • In 1930, Ruth Russell Gentry resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • Ruth Russell Gentry married William Henry Bush, and had children including Caroline Gentry Bush, Ruth Emily Bush.
  • Ruth Russell Gentry passed away in 1963 in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Gentry's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Gentry
1880–1963
Birth Place: Boone County, Missouri, United States of America
Parents
Richard Gentry
1846–1916
Missouri, United States of America
Susan (Emeline) Butler
1850–1924
New Bloomfield, Callaway County, Missouri, United States of America
Grandparents
Richard (Harrison) Gentry
1812–1871
Madison County, Kentucky, United States of America
Mary (Niel) Wyatt
1826–1887
Warren County, Missouri, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Richard Gentry
1788–1837
Nancy Hawkins
1791–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Gentry
1763–1843
Jane Harris
1763–1821
Nicholas Hawkins
1760–1821
Anna Hawkins
1766–1854

Ruth Gentry's Descendants

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Ruth (Russell) Gentry (26 August 1880–6 November 1963) m. William (Henry) Bush (22 October 1849–8 April 1931)
  1. 1. Caroline (Gentry) Bush 1909–2001 m. Frederick (Latham) Emeny 1904–1988
    1. 1. Ruth (Bush) Emeny 1941–2005
  2. 2. Ruth (Emily) Bush 1911–

Ruth Gentry's Timeline

4 Records

1880
26 August 1880
Birth of Ruth Russell Gentry in Boone County, Missouri, United States of America
Boone County, Missouri, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 40
Ruth Russell Gentry resided here in Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 50
Ruth Russell Gentry resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1963
6 November 1963
Age 83
Death of Ruth Russell Gentry in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 August 1880
    Event Place: Boone County, Missouri, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 1597; Volume #: Roll 1597 - Certificates: 30376-30749, 06 May 1921-06 May 1921
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_331; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1151
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1599; FHL microfilm: 2340219
    [4] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San PedroWilmingtonLos Angeles, California; NAI Number: 4486355; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Rec
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chicago Ward 21, Cook (Chicago), Illinois; Roll: T625_331; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 1151

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 1599; FHL microfilm: 2340219

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 6 Jan 1934
    Event Place: Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: California, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San PedroWilmingtonLos Angeles, California; NAI Number: 4486355; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Rec

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Shanghai, China
    Record Source: California, Passenger and Crew Lists, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Passenger Lists of Vessels Arriving at San PedroWilmingtonLos Angeles, California; NAI Number: 4486355; Record Group Title: Records of the Immigration and Naturalization Service, 1787-2004; Rec

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chicago, Illinois
    Record Source: U.S. Passport Applications, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington D.C.; Roll #: 1597; Volume #: Roll 1597 - Certificates: 30376-30749, 06 May 1921-06 May 1921

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 November 1963
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Cook County, Illinois Death Index, 1908-1988
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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