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Ruth Pearl Marks 1906–1990 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 Mar 1906

Birth Location: Gilmer County West Virginia, USA

Death Date: 22 Aug 1990

Death Location: Baltimore City Maryland, USA

Father: Arthur Marks

Mother: Levinia Cannon

Spouse(s): Lorenzo King

Children(s): Bernice King, Lena King, Charles King

In 1906, Ruth Pearl Marks entered the world in Gilmer County West Virginia, USA, born to Arthur E Marks And Levinia R Cannon. In 1910, Ruth Pearl Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. In 1920, Ruth Pearl Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA. Ruth Pearl Marks married Lorenzo Dowell King, and had children including Bernice E King, Charles King, Lena Margarite King. Ruth Pearl Marks passed away in 1990 in Baltimore City Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1906, Ruth Pearl Marks entered the world in Gilmer County West Virginia, USA, born to Arthur E Marks And Levinia R Cannon.
  • In 1910, Ruth Pearl Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth Pearl Marks resided in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA.
  • Ruth Pearl Marks married Lorenzo Dowell King, and had children including Bernice E King, Charles King, Lena Margarite King.
  • Ruth Pearl Marks passed away in 1990 in Baltimore City Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Arthur Marks
1878–1964
Birth Location: Gilmer County, West Virginia
AM
Levinia Cannon
1875–1949
Birth Location: Gilmer County West Virginia, USA
LC

Spouses(s)

Lorenzo King
1900–1982
Birth Location: Gilmer County West Virginia, USA
LK

Children(s)

Bernice King
1935–2014
Birth Location: West Virginia
BK
Lena King
1930–2008
Birth Location: West Virginia
LK
Charles King
1925–1996
Birth Location: West Virginia
CK

Ruth Marks's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Marks
1906–1990
Birth Place: Gilmer County West Virginia, USA
Parents
Arthur E Marks
1878–1964
Gilmer County, West Virginia
Levinia (R) Cannon
1875–1949
Gilmer County West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Levi (C) Marks
1850–1909
Gilmer County VA (WV)
Florence Alltop
1857–1950
Steer Run, Gilmer, West Virginia
Great-Grandparents
Nathaniel Marks
1832–
Eleanor Lynch
1836–1876
Lewis Alltop
1826–1865
Sarah Norman
1831–1916
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hiram Marks
1809–1859
Sarah Wiltt
1809–1870
Paricle Dr
1810–1878
Roanna Dr
1812–

Ruth Marks's Descendants

1.
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Ruth (Pearl) Marks (26 Mar 1906–22 Aug 1990) m. Lorenzo (Dowell) King (20 Sep 1900–Nov 1982)
  1. 1. Bernice (E) King 1935–2014
  2. 2. Lena (Margarite) King 1930–2008 m. William (Joseph) Yongue 1927–2010
  3. 3. Charles King 1925–1996

Ruth Marks's Timeline

7 Records

1906
26 Mar 1906
Birth of Ruth Pearl Marks in Gilmer County West Virginia, USA
Gilmer County West Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 4
Ruth Pearl Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 14
Ruth Pearl Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 24
Ruth Pearl Marks resided here
None
1935
1935
Age 29
Ruth Pearl Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 34
Ruth Pearl Marks resided here in Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
1990
22 Aug 1990
Age 84
Death of Ruth Pearl Marks in Baltimore City Maryland, USA
Baltimore City Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 Mar 1906
    Event Place: Gilmer County West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-5
    [2] West Virginia, Births Index
    [3] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 214-24-2250; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 48
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375693
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1680; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0040; FHL microfilm: 1375693

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1952; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 48

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-5

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Glenville, Gilmer, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4403; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 11-5

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1990
    Event Place: Baltimore City Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 214-24-2250; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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