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Ruth Imogene Leighton 1889–1981 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 December 1889

Birth Location: Dennysville, ME

Death Date: 5 August 1981

Death Location: Springvale, York County, Maine, USA

Father: Edward Leighton

Mother: Roberta Ward

Spouse(s): Plummer Jones

Children(s): Pearl Jones, Mary Jones

The story of Ruth Imogene Leighton began in 1889 in Dennysville, ME. In 1900, Ruth Imogene Leighton resided in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA. In 1910, Ruth Imogene Leighton resided in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA. Ruth Imogene Leighton married Plummer Augustus Jones, and had children including Mary A Jones, Pearl R Jones. Ruth Imogene Leighton passed away in 1981 in Springvale, York County, Maine, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Imogene Leighton began in 1889 in Dennysville, ME.
  • In 1900, Ruth Imogene Leighton resided in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA.
  • In 1910, Ruth Imogene Leighton resided in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA.
  • Ruth Imogene Leighton married Plummer Augustus Jones, and had children including Mary A Jones, Pearl R Jones.
  • Ruth Imogene Leighton passed away in 1981 in Springvale, York County, Maine, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Leighton
1862–1950
Birth Location: Pembroke, ME
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Roberta Ward
1864–1944
Birth Location: Dennysville, ME
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Spouses(s)

Plummer Jones
1885–1969
Birth Location: Dennysville, Washington County, Maine, USA
PJ

Children(s)

Pearl Jones
1909–1984
Birth Location: Dennysville, Washington County, Maine, USA
PJ
Mary Jones
1910–
Birth Location: Maine
MJ

Ruth Leighton's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Leighton
1889–1981
Birth Place: Dennysville, ME
Parents
Edward Leighton
1862–1950
Pembroke, ME
Roberta (E. (Bertha)) Ward
1864–1944
Dennysville, ME
Grandparents
William (Henry) Leighton
1834–1917
Pembroke, Washington, Maine, United States
Louisa (L) Wilcox
1831–1870
Shivaree, NS
Charles Ward
1838–1918
Pembroke, Washington, Maine, USA
Sophronia (Jane) Smith
1842–1925
Pembroke, Washington, Maine, USA
Great-Grandparents
Edmund Leighton
1805–1891
Mary Holland
1808–
William Ward
1806–
Pricilla Wilt
1807–
John Smith
1800–1885
Nancy Wentworth
1804–1896
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Leighton
1772–1839
Sarah Mahar
1776–1877

Ruth Leighton's Descendants

1.
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Ruth (Imogene) Leighton (3 December 1889–5 August 1981) m. Plummer (Augustus) Jones (6 March 1885–17 May 1969)
  1. 1. Pearl (R.) Jones 1909–1984 m. William (Henry Abrams) Sr 1909–1977
    1. 1. William (Henry Abrams) Jr 1941–2003
  2. 2. Mary (A) Jones 1910–

Ruth Leighton's Timeline

10 Records

1889
3 December 1889
Birth of Ruth Imogene Leighton in Dennysville, ME
Dennysville, ME
1900
1900
Age 11
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
1930
1930
Age 41
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Dennysville, Washington, Maine
Dennysville, Washington, Maine
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
1961
1961
Age 72
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Sanford, Maine, USA
Sanford, Maine, USA
1963
1963
Age 74
Ruth Imogene Leighton resided here in Sanford, Maine, USA
Sanford, Maine, USA
1981
5 August 1981
Age 92
Death of Ruth Imogene Leighton in Springvale, York County, Maine, USA
Springvale, York County, Maine, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 December 1889
    Event Place: Dennysville, ME
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine, Marriage Records, Maine State Archives; Augusta, Maine, USA; 1892-1907 Vital Records; Roll #: 30
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: T627_1493; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15-35
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 004-64-0821; Issue State: Maine; Issue Date: 1973
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: T625_650; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 293
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: 840; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 805.0; FHL microfilm: 2340575
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: 601; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0204; FHL microfilm: 1240601
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: T624_547; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0283; FHL microfilm: 1374560
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: 601; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0204; FHL microfilm: 1240601

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: T624_547; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0283; FHL microfilm: 1374560

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: T625_650; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 166; Image: 293

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: 840; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0026; Image: 805.0; FHL microfilm: 2340575

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: T627_1493; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Dennysville, Washington, Maine; Roll: T627_1493; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 15-35

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1961
    Event Place: Sanford, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1963
    Event Place: Sanford, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dennysville, ME
    Record Source: Maine, Marriages

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 August 1981
    Event Place: Springvale, York County, Maine, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 004-64-0821; Issue State: Maine; Issue Date: 1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Springvale, York County, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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