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Ruth Ellen Middleton 1863–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Jul 1863

Birth Location: Marion, Illinois, United States

Death Date: 8 Sep 1916

Death Location: Stevenson Tnp., Marion, Illinois

Father: Pleasant Middleton

Mother: Elizabeth Garner

Spouse(s): James Foster

Children(s): Ruth Foster, Norman Foster, Princess Foster, Homer Foster

In 1863, Ruth Ellen Middleton entered the world in Marion, Illinois, United States, born to Pleasant Stewart Middleton And Elizabeth Garner. In 1870, Ruth Ellen Middleton resided in Maguire, Marion, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Ruth Ellen Middleton resided in Stephenson, Marion, Illinois, USA. Ruth Ellen Middleton married James Foster, and had children including Homer Owen Foster, Norman Oilin Foster, Princess S Foster, Ruth Edna Foster. Ruth Ellen Middleton passed away in 1916 in Stevenson Tnp., Marion, Illinois.

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Biography

  • In 1863, Ruth Ellen Middleton entered the world in Marion, Illinois, United States, born to Pleasant Stewart Middleton And Elizabeth Garner.
  • In 1870, Ruth Ellen Middleton resided in Maguire, Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Ruth Ellen Middleton resided in Stephenson, Marion, Illinois, USA.
  • Ruth Ellen Middleton married James Foster, and had children including Homer Owen Foster, Norman Oilin Foster, Princess S Foster, Ruth Edna Foster.
  • Ruth Ellen Middleton passed away in 1916 in Stevenson Tnp., Marion, Illinois.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Middleton's Ancestors

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Ruth Middleton
1863–1916
Birth Place: Marion, Illinois, United States
Parents
Pleasant Stewart Middleton
1824–1875
Mcminville, Warren, Tennessee, United States
Elizabeth Garner
1830–1896
Warren, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Joel (Harvey) Middleton
1803–1895
Guilford, North Carolina, USA
Elizabeth (M) Ford
1807–1897
Iuka, Marion, Illinois, United States
Great-Grandparents
William Middleton
1775–1852
Sarah Harris
1779–1843
David Fulton
1782–1875
Margaret Hill
1788–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Middleton
1750–1837
Elizabeth Landman
1730–1806
Joel Harris
1750–1822
Martha Harris
1763–1784
Thomas Fulton
1750–1816
Rosanna Steele
1750–1830

Ruth Middleton's Descendants

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Ruth (Ellen) Middleton (23 Jul 1863–8 Sep 1916) m. James Foster (1860–16 Jun)
  1. 1. Ruth (Edna) Foster 1899–1993
  2. 2. Norman (Oilin) Foster 1894–1929
  3. 3. Princess (S) Foster 1884–1960
  4. 4. Homer (Owen) Foster 1882–1959

Ruth Middleton's Timeline

7 Records

1863
23 Jul 1863
Birth of Ruth Ellen Middleton in Marion, Illinois, United States
Marion, Illinois, United States
1870
1870
Age 7
Ruth Ellen Middleton resided here in Maguire, Marion, Illinois, USA
Maguire, Marion, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 17
Ruth Ellen Middleton resided here in Stephenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
Stephenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 37
Ruth Ellen Middleton resided here in Stevenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
Stevenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
1910
1910
Age 47
Ruth Ellen Middleton resided here in Stevenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
Stevenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
1916
6 Nov 1916
Age 53
Death of Ruth Ellen Middleton in Marion, Illinois, United States
Marion, Illinois, United States
1916
8 Sep 1916
Age 53
Burial of Ruth Ellen Middleton in Stevenson Tnp., Marion, Illinois
Stevenson Tnp., Marion, Illinois

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Jul 1863
    Event Place: Marion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Maguire, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Stephenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Stevenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Stevenson, Marion, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1916
    Event Place: Marion, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 8 Sep 1916
    Event Place: Stevenson Tnp., Marion, Illinois
    Record Source: Illinois, Deaths and Stillbirths Index

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