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Ruth Howard 1837–1903 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 November 1837

Birth Location: , , Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 21 May 1903

Death Location: Lake Valley, Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America

Father: Robert Howard

Mother: Nancy Crook

Spouse(s): William Sullins

Children(s): Robert Sullins, James Sullins, William Sullins, Isabella Sullins, John Sullins, Jessie Sullins, Nannie Sullins, Martin Sullins, Samuel Sullins

Ruth Howard was born in 1837 in , , Tennessee, USA, the child of Robert Howard And Nancy Crook. Ruth Howard married William Sullins, and had children including Isabella Sullins, James Jasper Jim Sullins, Jessie W Sullins, John Byrd Sullins, Martin Franklin Sullins, Nannie Sullins, Robert Turk Sullins, Samuel Thomas Sullins, William Zackariah Sullins. Ruth Howard passed away in 1903 in Lake Valley, Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Ruth Howard was born in 1837 in , , Tennessee, USA, the child of Robert Howard And Nancy Crook.
  • Ruth Howard married William Sullins, and had children including Isabella Sullins, James Jasper Jim Sullins, Jessie W Sullins, John Byrd Sullins, Martin Franklin Sullins, Nannie Sullins, Robert Turk Sullins, Samuel Thomas Sullins, William Zackariah Sullins.
  • Ruth Howard passed away in 1903 in Lake Valley, Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Howard
1803–1877
Birth Location: White, Tennessee, USA
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Nancy Crook
1805–1852
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Spouses(s)

William Sullins
1839–1886
Birth Location: , Sumner, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Robert Sullins
1891–1938
Birth Location: Kentucky
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James Sullins
1860–1895
Birth Location: Putman County, Tennessee
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William Sullins
1865–1957
Birth Location: Putnam County, Tennessee, United States of America
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Isabella Sullins
1865–1902
Birth Location: Tennessee
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John Sullins
1863–1943
Birth Location: Columbia, Adair, Kentucky, USA
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Jessie Sullins
1873–1948
Birth Location: Rockcastle County, Kentucky
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Nannie Sullins
1857–1885
Birth Location: , Putnam, Tennessee, USA
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Martin Sullins
1858–1945
Birth Location: Cookeville, Putnam, Tennessee
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Samuel Sullins
1866–1929
Birth Location: Putnam County, Tennessee
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Ruth Howard's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Howard
1837–1903
Birth Place: , , Tennessee, USA
Parents
Robert Howard
1803–1877
White, Tennessee, USA
Nancy Crook
1805–1852
North Carolina
Grandparents
William Howard
1758–1826
Greenbrier County, (West) Virginia
Mary Dejarnett
1779–1816
Cumberland, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
John Crook
1779–1859
Loudoun, Virginia, USA
Hannah Lee
1784–1814
Rowan, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
Ignatius Howard
1725–1777
Sarah Sims
1726–1789
Daniel Dejarnette
1743–1811
Judith Johnson
1746–1838
John Sr.
1740–1838
John ?
1738–1812
Hannah ?
1754–1827
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Stephen Howard
1693–1745
Mary
1710–1727
Lt. Sims
1700–1748
Susanna Patterson
1705–1752
Daniel DeJarnette
1713–1754
Martha Dejarnette
1722–1782
James Johnson
1715–1787
Susannah Payne
1710–1745

Ruth Howard's Descendants

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Ruth Howard (24 November 1837–21 May 1903) m. William Sullins (05 Feb 1839–07 Aug 1886)
  1. 1. Robert (Turk) Sullins 1891–1938 m. Willie Sullins 1879–1905 m. Elva (Louise) Ohlendick 1897–1973
    1. 1. Ruthie (Rozella) Sullins 1898–1997 m. Robert (Edward) Bryan 1895–1921 m. J (Burton) Branum 1890–1960
      1. 1. Roberta (Edna) Bryan 1922–1986 m. Berton Banton 1919–1988
        1. 1. Sandra (Lou) Branum 1948–1998 m. Ronald (Dale) Quaid 1949–2017
      2. 2. Ozelma (Ruth) Gross 1918–2011 m. Pershing (Cunningham) Gross 1918–2002
      3. 3. Alma (M) Bryon 1920–2019 m. Edgar (Lewis) Riley 1922–2011
      4. 4. Wilma (Martha) Bryan 1920–2021 m. Robert Shores 1920–
    2. 2. Vernon (Roy) Sullins 1904–1988
    3. 3. Virgil (Emory) Sullins 1899–1979 m. Esta (Mae) Sullins 1899–1985
      1. 1. J.T. Sullins 1933–2012
    4. 4. Vernon Sullins 1896–1897
    5. 5. Edward Sullins 1912–1988
    6. 6. Truman (Elva 'Chief') Sullins 1916–1969 m. Genevieve Kiamy 1914–1960 m. Lillian (Augusta 'Lollie') Meyers-Sullins-Sanders 1913–2013
      1. 1. Charles (Robert) Sullins 1939–2020
    7. 7. Velma (M) Sullens 1922–
    8. 8. Freddie Sullens 1924–
    9. 9. Elmer (Enos) Sullins 1914–1979
    10. 10. Roy Sullins 1919–
    11. 11. Roy (E) Sullins 1918–1925
    12. 12. Velma (Mae) Sullins 1921–2005
    13. 13. Fred (Herman) Sullins 1924–1939
    14. 14. Thelma (Viola) Sullins 1901–1988 m. Rufus (B) Williams 1898–
      1. 1. Emma Williams 1921–
      2. 2. Violet Williams 1923–
      3. 3. Blenn Williams 1925–
      4. 4. L (Don) Williams 1926–
  2. 2. James (Jasper 'Jim') Sullins 1860–1895
  3. 3. William (Zackariah) Sullins 1865–1957 m. Mammie Sullins 1878–1961
    1. 1. Clarence Sullins 1907–1908
    2. 2. Louis Sullins 1911–1989
    3. 3. Lester Sullins 1904–1994
    4. 4. Rosa (May) Powers 1898–1928
    5. 5. Nolan Sullins 1902–1985
    6. 6. Dillard Sullins 1921–
    7. 7. David Sullins 1924–
    8. 8. Edward (J) Sullins 1905–1991 m. Norma (Lee) Powers 1906–1992
      1. 1. Ozelma (Gayle) Smith 1930–2011
      2. 2. William (Jesse) Sullins 1938–1998
      3. 3. Geraldine (Louella) Hurst 1928–2013
      4. 4. Donald (D) Sullins 1935–2001
      5. 5. Tommie (Elizabeth) Dennis 1927–2005
      6. 6. Maymie (Evanda) Sullins 1933–1975 m. Floyd (Kenneth DeVore) Sr. 1927–2011 m. Marion (Louis) Penfield 1931–1994
      7. 7. Glenda (L) Carter 1926–1999
      8. 8. Glenda (Lucille) Sullins 1926–1999
      9. 9. Gearldine (Louella) Sullins 1928–2013
      10. 10. William (Jesse) Sullins 1938–1998
      11. 11. Tommie (Elizabeth) Sullins 1927–2005
      12. 12. Ozelma (Gayle "Ozie") Sullins 1930–2011
      13. 13. Donald (D. "Jimmie"*) Sullins 1935–2001
    9. 9. John (B) Sullins 1910–
    10. 10. Leland Sullins 1916–
  4. 4. Isabella Sullins 1865–1902
    1. 1. Altha (Mae) Hill 1885–1964
      1. 1. Floyd Medders 1903–1975
    2. 2. John (Bunion) Hill 1887–1967
      1. 1. Glenn (Wood(s)) Hill 1909–1983
        1. 1. Mildred (Millie) Hill 1938–2013
      2. 2. James (Stephen) Hill 1927–1986
  5. 5. John (Byrd) Sullins 1863–1943 m. Ada (Edna) Snelson 1882–1973
    1. 1. Gladys (Jewel) Sullins 1912–1992 m. Grady (Dan) Cheely 1907–2001
    2. 2. Della (Mae) Sullins 1898–1991
    3. 3. Katie (Carrie) Sullins 1904–1967
    4. 4. William (Horace) Sullins 1906–1984
    5. 5. Rosa (Geraldine) Sullins 1908–1990
    6. 6. Millie (Lorene) Sullins 1910–1978
    7. 7. Aaron (O.C. "Johnny") Sullins 1914–1984
    8. 8. Ellen (Viola*) Sullins 1916–1984
    9. 9. Nora (Lee) Shipley\Sullins 1901–1979
    10. 10. Martha (Faye) Sullins 1921–1989
    11. 11. Minnie (Imogene) Sullins 1919–1994
  6. 6. Jessie (W.) Sullins 1873–1948
    1. 1. Abbie Sullins
  7. 7. Nannie Sullins 1857–1885 m. William (Buster) Hill 1854–1932
    1. 1. John (Briggs) Hill 1875–1917
    2. 2. Oma (Lou) Hill 1879–1970
    3. 3. McQueen (C.) Hill 1883–1936
  8. 8. Martin (Franklin) Sullins 1858–1945
  9. 9. Samuel (Thomas) Sullins 1866–1929

Ruth Howard's Timeline

9 Records

1837
24 Feb 1837
Birth of Ruth Howard in , , Tennessee, USA
, , Tennessee, USA
1837
11/24/1837
Birth of Ruth Howard in , , Tennessee, USA
, , Tennessee, USA
1837
24 November 1837
Birth of Ruth Howard in , , Tennessee, USA
, , Tennessee, USA
1850
1850
Age 13
Ruth Howard resided here in District 10, White, Tennessee, USA
District 10, White, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 23
Ruth Howard resided here in District 2, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
District 2, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 33
Ruth Howard resided here in Columbia, Adair, Kentucky, USA
Columbia, Adair, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
Ruth Howard resided here in Precinct 2, Fannin, Texas, USA
Precinct 2, Fannin, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 63
Ruth Howard resided here in Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
1903
21 May 1903
Age 66
Death of Ruth Howard in Washita Co, Oklahoma, USA
Washita Co, Oklahoma, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1837
    Event Place: , , Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Fannin, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 351D; Enumeration District: 024
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbia, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M593_444; Page: 45A; Family History Library Film: 545943
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Washita, Oklahoma; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 0209; FHL microfilm: 1241342
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 805269
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, White, Tennessee; Roll: M432_900; Page: 71A; Image: 145
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11241837
    Event Place: , , Tennessee, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 November 1837
    Event Place: , , Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 10, White, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 10, White, Tennessee; Roll: M432_900; Page: 71A; Image: 145

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 2, Putnam, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 2, Putnam, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1269; Page: 17; Family History Library Film: 805269

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Columbia, Adair, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Columbia, Adair, Kentucky; Roll: M593_444; Page: 45A; Family History Library Film: 545943

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Precinct 2, Fannin, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 2, Fannin, Texas; Roll: 1302; Page: 351D; Enumeration District: 024

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Elk, Washita, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Elk, Washita, Oklahoma; Page: 32; Enumeration District: 0209; FHL microfilm: 1241342

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 May 1903
    Event Place: Washita Co, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Lake Valley, Washita County, Oklahoma, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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