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Ruth Crystal Mercer 1916–1995 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 26 May 1916

Birth Location: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 1 Jul 1995

Death Location: Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: James Mercer

Mother: Anna Shafer

Spouse(s): Elmer Meyers

Children(s):

The story of Ruth Crystal Mercer began in 1916 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1920, Ruth Crystal Mercer resided in Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Ruth Crystal Mercer married Elmer Clarence Meyers. Ruth Crystal Mercer passed away in 1995 in Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Crystal Mercer began in 1916 in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth Crystal Mercer resided in Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ruth Crystal Mercer married Elmer Clarence Meyers.
  • Ruth Crystal Mercer passed away in 1995 in Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Mercer
1856–1926
Birth Location: West Virginia
JM
Anna Shafer
1875–1935
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Elmer Meyers
1918–2002
Birth Location: MT. Oliver, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Ruth Mercer's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Mercer
1916–1995
Birth Place: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
James Clark Mercer
1856–1926
West Virginia
Anna (Estelle) Shafer
1875–1935
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William (H) Shaffer
1835–1895
East Bethlehem, Washington, Pennsylvania, USA
Phoebe (Ann) Worcester
1843–1909
Bridgeport, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Noah Worcester
1813–1870
Mariah Troth
1813–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Troth
1790–1857
Hannah Baker
1791–1867

Ruth Mercer's Timeline

9 Records

1916
26 May 1916
Birth of Ruth Crystal Mercer in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1916
26 May 1916
Birth of Ruth Crystal Mercer in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
Ruth Crystal Mercer resided here in Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 14
Ruth Crystal Mercer resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
Ruth Crystal Mercer resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
1937
August 1937
Age 21
Ruth Crystal Mercer was married in Pittsburgh Alleghney Pennsylvania USA
Pittsburgh Alleghney Pennsylvania USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 24
Ruth Crystal Mercer resided here in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1995
1 July 1995
Age 79
Death of Ruth Crystal Mercer in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1995
1 Jul 1995
Age 79
Death of Ruth Crystal Mercer in Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1916
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 26 May 1916
    Event Place: Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 163-12-7842; Issue State: Pennsylvania; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1510; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 55
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1989; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0367; FHL microfilm: 2341723
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: August 1937
    Event Place: Pittsburgh Alleghney Pennsylvania USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Carrick, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1510; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 55

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1989; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0367; FHL microfilm: 2341723

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 July 1995
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1995
    Event Place: Pittsburgh, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 163-12-7842; Issue State: Pennsylvania; 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 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pleasant Hills, Allegheny County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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