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Ruth O'Neal 1892–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jan 1892

Birth Location: Forrest, Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 10 Feb 1921

Death Location: Carterville, Forrest County, Mississippi, United States of America

Father: James O'Neal

Mother: Roberta Carter

Spouse(s): Joseph Cotton

Children(s): George Cotton, Mattie Cotton

In 1892, Ruth O'Neal entered the world in Forrest, Mississippi, United States, born to James David Zeno O Neal And Roberta Bertie Josephine Carter. In 1910, Ruth O'Neal resided in Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA. In 1920, Ruth O'Neal resided in Salem, Greene, Mississippi, USA. Ruth O'Neal married Joseph C Cotton, and had children including George Cotton, Mattie Ruth Cotton. Ruth O'Neal passed away in 1921 in Carterville, Forrest County, Mississippi, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Ruth O'Neal entered the world in Forrest, Mississippi, United States, born to James David Zeno O Neal And Roberta Bertie Josephine Carter.
  • In 1910, Ruth O'Neal resided in Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth O'Neal resided in Salem, Greene, Mississippi, USA.
  • Ruth O'Neal married Joseph C Cotton, and had children including George Cotton, Mattie Ruth Cotton.
  • Ruth O'Neal passed away in 1921 in Carterville, Forrest County, Mississippi, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth O'Neal's Ancestors

Self
Ruth O'Neal
1892–1921
Birth Place: Forrest, Mississippi, United States
Parents
James David Zeno O'Neal
1867–1953
Perry County, Mississippi, USA
Roberta ("Bertie" Josephine) Carter
1873–1906
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Joseph (Owen) O'Neal
1836–1929
Clarke County, Mississippi, United States of America
Mary (Ann) O'Neal
1846–1931
Perry County Mississippi, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph O'Neal
1795–
Mariah Moriah
1740–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth O'Neal's Descendants

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Ruth O'Neal (31 Jan 1892–10 Feb 1921) m. Joseph (C.) Cotton (abt 1890–3 Jan 1958)
  1. 1. George Cotton 1915–1929
  2. 2. Mattie (Ruth) Cotton 1919–1955

Ruth O'Neal's Timeline

4 Records

1892
31 Jan 1892
Birth of Ruth O'Neal in Forrest, Mississippi, United States
Forrest, Mississippi, United States
1910
1910
Age 18
Ruth O'Neal resided here in Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
1920
1920
Age 28
Ruth O'Neal resided here in Salem, Greene, Mississippi, USA
Salem, Greene, Mississippi, USA
1921
10 Feb 1921
Age 29
Death of Ruth O'Neal in Forrest County, Mississippi, USA
Forrest County, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1892
    Event Place: Forrest, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: T624_739; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374752
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salem, Greene, Mississippi; Roll: T625_875; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Beat 2, Forrest, Mississippi; Roll: T624_739; Page: 22B; Enumeration District: 0015; FHL microfilm: 1374752

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Salem, Greene, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Salem, Greene, Mississippi; Roll: T625_875; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 30

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Feb 1921
    Event Place: Forrest County, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Carterville, Forrest County, Mississippi, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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