YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Ruth Virginia Thomas 1875–1947 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Jul 1875

Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 18 Sep 1947

Death Location: Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Father: John Thomas

Mother: Emma Davis

Spouse(s): Charles Handy

Children(s): William Handy, Alma Handy, Bertha Handy, Albert Handy, Leonard Handy, Edna Handy

In 1875, Ruth Virginia Thomas entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John William Thomas And Emma Jane Davis. In 1880, Ruth Virginia Thomas resided in Mathews, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Ruth Virginia Thomas resided in Mathews, Virginia, USA. Ruth Virginia Thomas married Charles Franklin Handy, and had children including Albert Franklin Handy, Alma Viola Handy, Bertha Beatrice Handy, Edna Earl Handy, Leonard Godfrey Handy, William Oliver Willie Handy. Ruth Virginia Thomas passed away in 1947 in Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Ruth Thomas
RT

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1875, Ruth Virginia Thomas entered the world in Mathews, Virginia, USA, born to John William Thomas And Emma Jane Davis.
  • In 1880, Ruth Virginia Thomas resided in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Ruth Virginia Thomas resided in Mathews, Virginia, USA.
  • Ruth Virginia Thomas married Charles Franklin Handy, and had children including Albert Franklin Handy, Alma Viola Handy, Bertha Beatrice Handy, Edna Earl Handy, Leonard Godfrey Handy, William Oliver Willie Handy.
  • Ruth Virginia Thomas passed away in 1947 in Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Thomas
1846–1929
Birth Location: New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA
JT
Emma Davis
1855–1929
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
ED

Spouses(s)

Charles Handy
1869–1938
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
CH

Children(s)

William Handy
1908–1958
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
WH
Alma Handy
1899–1968
Birth Location: Shadow, Mathews, Virginia, USA
AH
Bertha Handy
1902–1978
Birth Location: Illinois, USA
BH
Albert Handy
1903–1969
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
AH
Leonard Handy
1898–1969
Birth Location: Motorun, Mathews, Virginia, USA
LH
Edna Handy
1900–1929
Birth Location: Mathews, Virginia, USA
EH

Ruth Thomas's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Thomas
1875–1947
Birth Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
Parents
John William Thomas
1846–1929
New Point, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Emma (Jane) Davis
1855–1929
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Belieu "Lewis") Thomas
1807–1868
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Sarah Turner
1817–1850
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Humphery (B.) Davis
1825–1865
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (R.) Miller
1831–1910
Mathews, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Thomas
1776–1840
Catherine Yorath
1782–1821
William Turner
1785–1871
Elizabeth Smith
1787–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Thomas's Descendants

1.
RT
Ruth (Virginia) Thomas (05 Jul 1875–18 Sep 1947) m. Charles (Franklin) Handy (09 Jul 1869–03 Feb 1938)
  1. 1. William (Oliver "Willie") Handy 1908–1958 m. Ida (Mildred) Battley 1907–1977
    1. 1. Joyce (Ann) Handy 1945–2008 m. James (Chesley) Barber 1941–2009
  2. 2. Alma (Viola) Handy 1899–1968 m. Clifton (Randolph "Cliff") Robinson 1896–1972
    1. 1. Eleanor Peck 1920–2011 m. Edward (Borham) Peck 1921–2012
    2. 2. Audrey (Lee) Robinson 1924–1988 m. Earl (Winston) Dudley 1920–1978 m. Earle (Knowlen Huckins) Jr. 1921–1992
      1. 1. Janice (Lee) Dudley 1946–1967
    3. 3. Clifton (J.) Robinson 1919–1985 m. Ruth (Elisabeth "Betty") Osborne 1918–2008
    4. 4. George (Edward) Robinson 1936–2009
    5. 5. Charles (Leonard Robinson) Sr 1930–2011 m. Ann (Patricia) Brown 1933–2001
  3. 3. Bertha (Beatrice) Handy 1902–1978 m. Ferris (Charles Standiford) Sr 1893–1964 m. James (Snyder) Hicks 1873–1932
  4. 4. Albert (Franklin) Handy 1903–1969 m. Olive (Augusta) Winans 1910–2004
    1. 1. Edna (E.) Handy 1930–2004 m. Victor (I) Siele 1930–2009
    2. 2. Olive Handy 1931–2024 m. Roger (Gustav) Tonneman 1929–1989
  5. 5. Leonard (Godfrey) Handy 1898–1969 m. Ivy (Grey) Thomas 1896–1968
  6. 6. Edna (Earl) Handy 1900–1929 m. Edward (Gardner) Burcher 1894–1957

Ruth Thomas's Timeline

9 Records

1875
05 Jul 1875
Birth of Ruth Virginia Thomas in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 5
Ruth Virginia Thomas resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 35
Ruth Virginia Thomas resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 45
Ruth Virginia Thomas resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 55
Ruth Virginia Thomas resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 60
Ruth Virginia Thomas resided here in Mathews, Virginia, USA
Mathews, Virginia, USA
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 65
Ruth Virginia Thomas resided here in Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
1947
15 Sep 1947
Age 72
Death of Ruth Virginia Thomas in Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
1947
18 Sep 1947
Age 72
Burial of Ruth Virginia Thomas in Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA
Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Jul 1875
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04259; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 28-19
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 72
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 2450; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342184
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 457D; Enumeration District: 046
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375647
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [7] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [8] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 1377; Page: 457D; Enumeration District: 046

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T624_1634; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1375647

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: T625_1897; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 72

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chesapeake, Mathews, Virginia; Roll: 2450; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0001; FHL microfilm: 2342184

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mathews, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Elizabeth City, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Hampton, Elizabeth City, Virginia; Roll: m-t0627-04259; Page: 15A; Enumeration District: 28-19

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1947
    Event Place: Norfolk, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Virginian-Pilot - 18 Sep 1947 - Page 4, Obituary for Watl Mathews 18 Sep 1947

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Sep 1947
    Event Place: Newport News, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1947
    Event Place: Susan, Mathews, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for Ruth Thomas

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE