YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ruth Myers 1924–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 January 1924

Birth Location: Tompkinsville, KY

Death Date: 5 June 2011

Death Location: Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA

Father: Clarence Myers

Mother: Pearl Proffitt

Spouse(s): Eugene Heater

Children(s):

The story of Ruth Myers began in 1924 in Tompkinsville, KY. In 1930, Ruth Myers resided in Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana. In 1935, Ruth Myers resided in Rural, Bartholomew, Indiana. Ruth Myers married Eugene Bryan Heater, and had children including James R Heater. Ruth Myers passed away in 2011 in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA.

Find more search results for Ruth Myers
RM

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Ruth Myers began in 1924 in Tompkinsville, KY.
  • In 1930, Ruth Myers resided in Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana.
  • In 1935, Ruth Myers resided in Rural, Bartholomew, Indiana.
  • Ruth Myers married Eugene Bryan Heater, and had children including James R Heater.
  • Ruth Myers passed away in 2011 in Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Clarence Myers
1896–1970
Birth Location: Monroe County, Kentucky
CM
Pearl Proffitt
1899–1987
Birth Location: Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky
PP

Spouses(s)

Eugene Heater
1920–2002
Birth Location: Gilmer, West Virginia
EH

Children(s)

Ruth Myers's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Myers
1924–2011
Birth Place: Tompkinsville, KY
Parents
Clarence J Myers
1896–1970
Monroe County, Kentucky
Pearl (Mae) Proffitt
1899–1987
Tompkinsville, Monroe County, Kentucky
Grandparents
Thomas (Perry) Proffitt
1876–1914
Kentucky
Martha (Etta) Thomas
1878–1959
Monroe, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Millard Proffitt
1853–1913
Elizabeth Strickler
1854–1914
John Thomas
1854–1936
Catherine Mitchell
1839–1910
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Strickler
1829–1863
Minerva Elsey
1826–1898
James Sr
1798–1878
Mary Bacon
1805–1864

Ruth Myers's Timeline

6 Records

1924
20 January 1924
Birth of Ruth Myers in Tompkinsville, KY
Tompkinsville, KY
1930
1930
Age 6
Ruth Myers resided here in Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana
Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 11
Ruth Myers resided here in Rural, Bartholomew, Indiana
Rural, Bartholomew, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 16
Ruth Myers resided here in Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
1952
1952
Age 28
Ruth Myers resided here in Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
2011
5 June 2011
Age 87
Death of Ruth Myers in Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, USA
Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 January 1924
    Event Place: Tompkinsville, KY
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: T627_1026; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 3-14
    [2] West Virginia, Marriages Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: 577; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 872.0; FHL microfilm: 2340312
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Flat Rock, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: 577; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0013; Image: 872.0; FHL microfilm: 2340312

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Bartholomew, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: T627_1026; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 3-14

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Columbus, Bartholomew, Indiana; Roll: T627_1026; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 3-14

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Indianapolis, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: New Whiteland, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 06 8 2011; Web edition:

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 June 2011
    Event Place: Batesville, Ripley County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Publication Date: 06 8 2011; Web edition:
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Columbus, Bartholomew County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Ruth Myers

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE