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Ruth M. Norris 1901–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Jun 1901

Birth Location: Columbus County, N.C.

Death Date: 16 Mar 1978

Death Location: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina

Father: Judson Norris

Mother: Francis Boswell

Spouse(s): Freddie Watts

Children(s): Myrtie Watts, Mildred Watts

Ruth M. Norris was born in 1901 in Columbus County, N.C., the child of Judson Iredell Norris And Francis Boswell. In 1910, Ruth M. Norris resided in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. In 1920, Ruth M. Norris resided in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA. Ruth M. Norris married Freddie M Watts, and had children including Clayton Watts, Mildred Watts, Myrtie E Watts. Ruth M. Norris passed away in 1978 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • Ruth M. Norris was born in 1901 in Columbus County, N.C., the child of Judson Iredell Norris And Francis Boswell.
  • In 1910, Ruth M. Norris resided in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth M. Norris resided in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA.
  • Ruth M. Norris married Freddie M Watts, and had children including Clayton Watts, Mildred Watts, Myrtie E Watts.
  • Ruth M. Norris passed away in 1978 in Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Judson Norris
1868–1917
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina
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Francis Boswell
1866–1945
Birth Location: Tabor City, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Freddie Watts
1892–
Birth Location: North Carolina
FW

Children(s)

Myrtie Watts
1919–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW
Mildred Watts
1924–
Birth Location: North Carolina
MW

Ruth Norris's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Norris
1901–1978
Birth Place: Columbus County, N.C.
Parents
Judson Iredell Norris
1868–1917
Columbus, North Carolina
Francis Boswell
1866–1945
Tabor City, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Solomon (W.) Norris
1825–1896
Georgetown County, South Carolina, United States of America
Nancy (Jane) Norris
1833–1917
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Thomas NORRIS
1804–1849
Sarah Norris
1795–1850
Wright Norris
1809–1873
Gore
1812–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zilpha Butler
1785–1860
Thomas Norris
1775–1850
William Norris
1772–1860
Amelia Wright
1785–1860

Ruth Norris's Descendants

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Ruth (M.) Norris (08 Jun 1901–16 Mar 1978) m. Freddie (M) Watts (abt 1892–)
  1. 1. Myrtie (E) Watts 1919–
  2. 2. Mildred Watts 1924–

Ruth Norris's Timeline

7 Records

1901
08 Jun 1901
Birth of Ruth M. Norris in Columbus County, N.C.
Columbus County, N.C.
1910
1910
Age 9
Ruth M. Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1920
1920
Age 19
Ruth M. Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1930
1930
Age 29
Ruth M. Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 34
Ruth M. Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 39
Ruth M. Norris resided here in South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1978
16 Mar 1978
Age 77
Death of Ruth M. Norris in Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Jun 1901
    Event Place: Columbus County, N.C.
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 24-19B
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 243-70-4398; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1961
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 946
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 199.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375117
    [6] North Carolina Death Collection
    [7] North Carolina, Marriage Index, Data Source: North Carolina State Archives
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1104; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1375117

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T625_1292; Page: 21A; Enumeration District: 36; Image: 946

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: 1683; Page: 16A; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 199.0; FHL microfilm: 2341417

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 24-19B

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: South Williams, Columbus, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2892; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 24-19B

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Columbus
    Record Source: North Carolina Death Collection

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1978
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 243-70-4398; Issue State: North Carolina; Issue Date: 1961
    [2] North Carolina Death Collection
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Tabor City, Columbus County, North Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: North Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1716-2012
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