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Ruth Merrill 1891–1974 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 7 Aug 1891

Birth Location: Portland, Cumberland, Maine

Death Date: 17 Apr 1974

Death Location: Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia

Father: George Merrill

Mother:

Spouse(s): Samuel Dana

Children(s): Harriet Dana, Dr. Dana

The story of Ruth Merrill began in 1891 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine. In 1900, Ruth Merrill resided in Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine, USA. In 1910, Ruth Merrill resided in Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA. Ruth Merrill married Samuel Trask Dana, and had children including Dr George Winchester Dana, Harriet Merrill Dana. Ruth Merrill passed away in 1974 in Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Merrill began in 1891 in Portland, Cumberland, Maine.
  • In 1900, Ruth Merrill resided in Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine, USA.
  • In 1910, Ruth Merrill resided in Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA.
  • Ruth Merrill married Samuel Trask Dana, and had children including Dr George Winchester Dana, Harriet Merrill Dana.
  • Ruth Merrill passed away in 1974 in Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Merrill
1855–
Birth Location: Maine
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Spouses(s)

Samuel Dana
1883–1978
Birth Location: Falmouth, Cumberland, Maine
SD

Children(s)

Harriet Dana
1916–2011
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
HD
Dr. Dana
1918–2006
Birth Location: Washington, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
DD

Ruth Merrill's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Merrill
1891–1974
Birth Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine
Parents
George P. Merrill
1855–
Maine
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Merrill's Descendants

1.
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Ruth Merrill (7 Aug 1891–17 Apr 1974) m. Samuel (Trask) Dana (21 Apr 1883–8 May 1978)
  1. 1. Harriet (Merrill) Dana 1916–2011 m. William (Robert) Carroll 1916–2008
  2. 2. Dr. (George Winchester) Dana 1918–2006 m. Elizabeth (Sherrerd) Rathbun 1925–1991

Ruth Merrill's Timeline

12 Records

1891
7 Aug 1891
Birth of Ruth Merrill in Portland, Cumberland, Maine
Portland, Cumberland, Maine
1900
1900
Age 9
Ruth Merrill resided here in Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine, USA
Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Ruth Merrill resided here in Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
1923
1923
Age 32
Ruth Merrill resided here in Augusta; Gardiner; Hallowell; Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, USA
Augusta; Gardiner; Hallowell; Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, USA
1927
1927
Age 36
Ruth Merrill resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Ruth Merrill resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1930
1930
Age 39
Ruth Merrill resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
1933
1933
Age 42
Ruth Merrill resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 49
Ruth Merrill resided here in Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
1958
1958
Age 67
Ruth Merrill resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1960
1960
Age 69
Ruth Merrill resided here in Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
1974
17 Apr 1974
Age 83
Death of Ruth Merrill in Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia
Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 7 Aug 1891
    Event Place: Portland, Cumberland, Maine
    Record Source:
    [1] Maine Marriage Records, 1705-1922
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 81-20.
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 362-40-0633; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1956.
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 709.0; FHL microfilm: 2340764.
    [5] New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: ; Microfilm roll: ; Line: ; List number: .
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine; Roll: T623_31077_4119814; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240587.
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_155; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0212; FHL microfilm: 1374168
    [8] Virginia, Death Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine; Roll: T623_31077_4119814; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 1240587.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Precinct 10, Washington, District of Columbia; Roll: T624_155; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0212; FHL microfilm: 1374168

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1923
    Event Place: Augusta; Gardiner; Hallowell; Waterville, Kennebec, Maine, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1927
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: 1029; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 11; Image: 709.0; FHL microfilm: 2340764.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1933
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 22 Aug 1938
    Event Place: New York, New York
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: ; Microfilm roll: ; Line: ; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Ann Arbor, Washtenaw, Michigan; Roll: T627_1823; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 81-20.

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1960
    Event Place: Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Cherbourg, France
    Record Source: New York Passenger Lists, Year: 1938; Arrival: , ; Microfilm serial: ; Microfilm roll: ; Line: ; List number: .

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 17 Apr 1974
    Event Place: Alexandria, Alexandria City, Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 362-40-0633; Issue State: Michigan; Issue Date: 1956.
    [2] Virginia, Death Records
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