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Ruth B Simmons 1894–1962 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Sep 1894

Birth Location: Illinois

Death Date: 1962

Death Location: Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Albert Simmons

Mother: Mary Simmons

Spouse(s): Lee Way

Children(s): Dorothy Way, Geraldine Way, Margaret Way, Ruel Way, Kenneth Way, Ethel Way, Verna Way, Ruth Way

In 1894, Ruth B Simmons entered the world in Illinois, born to Albert Simmons And Mary Simmons. In 1900, Ruth B Simmons resided in Virginia, Cass, Illinois, USA. In 1920, Ruth B Simmons resided in Monroe, Cass, Illinois, USA. Ruth B Simmons married Lee Roy Way, and had children including Betty Joan Way, Dorothy I Way, Ethel L Way, Geraldine Way, Kenneth L Way, Lyle Dale Way, Margaret Way, Ruel Way, Ruth Ellen Way, Verna Jean Way. Ruth B Simmons passed away in 1962 in Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1894, Ruth B Simmons entered the world in Illinois, born to Albert Simmons And Mary Simmons.
  • In 1900, Ruth B Simmons resided in Virginia, Cass, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1920, Ruth B Simmons resided in Monroe, Cass, Illinois, USA.
  • Ruth B Simmons married Lee Roy Way, and had children including Betty Joan Way, Dorothy I Way, Ethel L Way, Geraldine Way, Kenneth L Way, Lyle Dale Way, Margaret Way, Ruel Way, Ruth Ellen Way, Verna Jean Way.
  • Ruth B Simmons passed away in 1962 in Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Simmons's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Simmons
1894–1962
Birth Place: Illinois
Parents
Albert Simmons
1872–
Illinois
Mary Simmons
1870–
Illinois
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Simmons's Descendants

1.
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Ruth (B) Simmons (12 Sep 1894–1962) m. Lee (Roy) Way (2 Sep 1888–Aug 1966)
  1. 1. Dorothy (I.) Way 1917–2009
  2. 2. Geraldine Way 1923–2013
  3. 3. Margaret Way 1915–
  4. 4. Ruel Way 1920–
  5. 5. Kenneth (L.) Way 1922–2013
  6. 6. Ethel (L) Way 1926–
  7. 7. Verna (Jean) Way 1928–2004
  8. 8. Ruth (Ellen) Way 1933–1934

Ruth Simmons's Timeline

7 Records

1894
12 Sep 1894
Birth of Ruth B Simmons in Illinois
Illinois
1900
1900
Age 6
Ruth B Simmons resided here in Virginia, Cass, Illinois, USA
Virginia, Cass, Illinois, USA
1920
1920
Age 26
Ruth B Simmons resided here in Monroe, Cass, Illinois, USA
Monroe, Cass, Illinois, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Ruth B Simmons resided here in Ashland, Cass, Illinois, USA
Ashland, Cass, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 41
Ruth B Simmons resided here in Rural, Menard, Illinois
Rural, Menard, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 46
Ruth B Simmons resided here in Philadelphia, Cass, Illinois, USA
Philadelphia, Cass, Illinois, USA
1962
1962
Age 68
Death of Ruth B Simmons
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Sep 1894
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Cass, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00764; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 9-19
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Cass, Illinois; Roll: T625_301; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 31
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ashland, Cass, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340143
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Virginia, Cass, Illinois; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240240
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Virginia, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Virginia, Cass, Illinois; Page: 9; Enumeration District: 0014; FHL microfilm: 1240240

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Monroe, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Monroe, Cass, Illinois; Roll: T625_301; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 31

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Ashland, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Ashland, Cass, Illinois; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0004; FHL microfilm: 2340143

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Menard, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Cass, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00764; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 9-19

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Cass, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Philadelphia, Cass, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00764; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 9-19

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1962
    Event Place: Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Ruth B Simmons Way 1962

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1962
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Virginia, Cass County, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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