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Ruth Sampson 1923–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Aug 1923

Birth Location: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

Death Date: 8 Jun 2008

Death Location: Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

Father: Elias Sampson

Mother: Mary Kidd

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In 1923, Ruth Sampson entered the world in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States, born to Elias Sampson And Mary M Kidd. In 1930, Ruth Sampson resided in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia. In 1935, Ruth Sampson resided in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia. Ruth Sampson passed away in 2008 in Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1923, Ruth Sampson entered the world in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States, born to Elias Sampson And Mary M Kidd.
  • In 1930, Ruth Sampson resided in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia.
  • In 1935, Ruth Sampson resided in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia.
  • Ruth Sampson passed away in 2008 in Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States.

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Ruth Sampson's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Sampson
1923–2008
Birth Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
Parents
Elias Sampson
1881–1980
West Virginia, United States
Mary (M) Kidd
1904–1997
West Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Charles (A) Sampson
1850–
West Virginia
Eliza (J) Sampson
1853–
West Virginia
Isaac (L) Shafer
1820–1961
West Virginia
Nancy (Jane) Farrell
1883–1941
Kanawha County, West Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
David Shafer
1848–1905
Margaret Shafer
1854–1953
William Ferrell
1861–
Mary Newhouse
1854–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Shaver
1792–1870
Christianna Goff
1816–
William Smith
1829–1892
Phoebe Sirk
1833–1906

Ruth Sampson's Timeline

5 Records

1923
1 Aug 1923
Birth of Ruth Sampson in Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
1930
1930
Age 7
Ruth Sampson resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 12
Ruth Sampson resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 17
Ruth Sampson resided here in Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
2008
8 Jun 2008
Age 85
Death of Ruth Sampson in Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Aug 1923
    Event Place: Charleston, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4415; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 20-84
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2538; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0059; Image: 353.0; FHL microfilm: 2342272

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: 2538; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 0059; Image: 353.0; FHL microfilm: 2342272

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4415; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 20-84

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Elk, Kanawha, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4415; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 20-84

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jun 2008
    Event Place: Elkview, Kanawha, West Virginia, United States

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