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Ruth Porter 1886–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Jan 1886

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: 30 Aug 1940

Death Location: Richmond, Virginia

Father: Algernon Porter

Mother: Maria Lee

Spouse(s): Luther Rowe

Children(s): Luther Rowe

In 1886, Ruth Porter entered the world in Virginia, born to Algernon C Porter And Maria Blanche Lee. In 1910, Ruth Porter resided in Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City. In 1920, Ruth Porter resided in Richmond Jefferson Ward, Richmond (Independent Cit. Ruth Porter married Luther Badger Rowe, and had children including Luther Badger Rowe. Ruth Porter passed away in 1940 in Richmond, Virginia.

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Biography

  • In 1886, Ruth Porter entered the world in Virginia, born to Algernon C Porter And Maria Blanche Lee.
  • In 1910, Ruth Porter resided in Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City.
  • In 1920, Ruth Porter resided in Richmond Jefferson Ward, Richmond (Independent Cit.
  • Ruth Porter married Luther Badger Rowe, and had children including Luther Badger Rowe.
  • Ruth Porter passed away in 1940 in Richmond, Virginia.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Porter's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Porter
1886–1940
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Algernon C Porter
1858–1913
Richmond, Wise, Virginia, United States
Maria (Blanche) Lee
1860–1931
Richmond, VA, USA
Grandparents
Algernon (Chastain) Porter
1830–1863
Powatan Co, Virginia, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) FOX
1832–1910
King & Queen Co., VA
Newton (McAllister) Lee
1819–
Maria (J.) Faris
1827–1910
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
John Porter
1795–1888
Helena
1805–
Edward FOX
1796–1835
Emily CAMPBELL
1798–1842
Adam Lee
1788–1824
Sarah McAllister
1795–
Joseph Faris
1805–1833
Betsy Finley
1805–1881
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Phillip Porter
1763–1841
Thomas PORTER
1765–1845
Joseph Fox
1775–1807
Elizabeth Campbell
1777–1843
Alexander Campbell
1774–1829
Sarah
1770–1827
Randolph Lee
1757–1822
Jane Carsons
1755–1843
John Faris
1761–1826
Eleanor Belt
1772–1826

Ruth Porter's Descendants

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Ruth Porter (31 Jan 1886–30 Aug 1940) m. Luther (Badger) Rowe (1 Jul 1890–Jul 1963)
  1. 1. Luther (Badger) Rowe 1921–2013 m. Naomi (Iris) Ward 1927–2002

Ruth Porter's Timeline

5 Records

1886
31 Jan 1886
Birth of Ruth Porter in Virginia
Virginia
1910
1910
Age 24
Ruth Porter resided here in Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
1920
1920
Age 34
Ruth Porter resided here in Richmond Jefferson Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
Richmond Jefferson Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
1928
1928
Age 42
Ruth Porter resided here in Richmond, Virginia, USA
Richmond, Virginia, USA
1940
30 Aug 1940
Age 54
Death of Ruth Porter in Richmond, Virginia
Richmond, Virginia

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1886
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Jefferson Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1909; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 966
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1645; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375658
    [3] Virginia, Death Records
    [4] District of Columbia, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond Marshall Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T624_1645; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0130; FHL microfilm: 1375658

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Richmond Jefferson Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Richmond Jefferson Ward, Richmond (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1909; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 121; Image: 966

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1928
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 Aug 1940
    Event Place: Richmond, Virginia
    Record Source: Virginia, Death Records

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