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Ruth Enola Kelsey 1915–2004 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 4 Oct 1915

Birth Location: Clearwater, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A.

Death Date: 18 Jan 2004

Death Location: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America

Father: Frederick Kelsey

Mother: Laura Tupman

Spouse(s): Emmett Williams

Children(s):

In 1915, Ruth Enola Kelsey entered the world in Clearwater, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A., born to Frederick Gilmore Kelsey And Laura Rosamund Kelsey Tupman. In 1920, Ruth Enola Kelsey resided in Whittier, Los Angeles, California. In 1930, Ruth Enola Kelsey resided in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA. Ruth Enola Kelsey married Emmett C Williams, and had children including Terrell Williams. Ruth Enola Kelsey passed away in 2004 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1915, Ruth Enola Kelsey entered the world in Clearwater, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A., born to Frederick Gilmore Kelsey And Laura Rosamund Kelsey Tupman.
  • In 1920, Ruth Enola Kelsey resided in Whittier, Los Angeles, California.
  • In 1930, Ruth Enola Kelsey resided in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA.
  • Ruth Enola Kelsey married Emmett C Williams, and had children including Terrell Williams.
  • Ruth Enola Kelsey passed away in 2004 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frederick Kelsey
1879–1933
Birth Location: Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, U.S.A.
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Laura Tupman
1887–1977
Birth Location: Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emmett Williams
1914–2001
Birth Location: Oklahoma
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Children(s)

Ruth Kelsey's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Kelsey
1915–2004
Birth Place: Clearwater, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A.
Parents
Frederick Gilmore Kelsey
1879–1933
Brazil, Clay County, Indiana, U.S.A.
Laura (Rosamund Kelsey) Tupman
1887–1977
Decatur, Morgan, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Hilton) Tupman
1851–1940
Boone County, Kentucky, USA
Victoria (C) Dulaney
1865–1945
Boone County, Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Kelsey's Timeline

7 Records

1915
4 Oct 1915
Birth of Ruth Enola Kelsey in Clearwater, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A.
Clearwater, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A.
1920
1920
Age 5
Ruth Enola Kelsey resided here in Whittier, Los Angeles, California
Whittier, Los Angeles, California
1930
1930
Age 15
Ruth Enola Kelsey resided here in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
1935
1935
Age 20
Ruth Enola Kelsey resided here in Whittier, Los Angeles, California
Whittier, Los Angeles, California
1940
1940
Age 25
Ruth Enola Kelsey resided here in Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
1950
1950
Age 35
Ruth Enola Kelsey resided here in Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
2004
18 Jan 2004
Age 89
Death of Ruth Enola Kelsey in Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 4 Oct 1915
    Event Place: Clearwater, Los Angeles County, California, U.S.A.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00259; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19-822
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 555-09-5020; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_120; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 634; Image: .
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 175; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1540; FHL microfilm: 2339910
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: T625_120; Page: 9A; Enumeration District: 634; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: 175; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 1540; FHL microfilm: 2339910

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00259; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19-822

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Whittier, Los Angeles, California; Roll: m-t0627-00259; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 19-822

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 18 Jan 2004
    Event Place: Downey, Los Angeles, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 555-09-5020; Issue State: California; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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