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Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker 1917–1991 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1917

Birth Location: Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Death Date: 5 May 1991

Death Location: Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Father: Elmer Walker

Mother: Minnie Jenkins

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1917, Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker entered the world in Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA, born to Elmer Guy Walker And Minnie Belle Jenkins. In 1920, Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA. In 1930, Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided in District 14, Washington, Tennessee. Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker passed away in 1991 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker entered the world in Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA, born to Elmer Guy Walker And Minnie Belle Jenkins.
  • In 1920, Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1930, Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided in District 14, Washington, Tennessee.
  • Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker passed away in 1991 in Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Elmer Walker
1890–1967
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
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Minnie Jenkins
1891–1949
Birth Location: Washington County, Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Walker's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Walker
1917–1991
Birth Place: Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Parents
Elmer Guy Walker
1890–1967
Washington County, Tennessee
Minnie (Belle) Jenkins
1891–1949
Washington County, Tennessee
Grandparents
Henry (Martin) Walker
1833–1918
Washington County, Tennessee
Amanda (Jane) Bacon
1844–1908
Sulphur Springs (Washington County), Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas Sr
1793–1871
Sally Barron
1805–1871
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Sr.
1766–1846
Magdalena Neumann
1773–1840
Thomas Barron
1776–1863
Phebe Jobe
1777–1858

Ruth Walker's Timeline

6 Records

1917
16 May 1917
Birth of Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker in Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided here in Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided here in District 14, Washington, Tennessee
District 14, Washington, Tennessee
1935
1935
Age 18
Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided here in Sh, Washington, Tennessee
Sh, Washington, Tennessee
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker resided here in Washington, Tennessee, USA
Washington, Tennessee, USA
1991
5 May 1991
Age 74
Death of Ruth Mildred 'Sissy' Walker in Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1917
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3945; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 90-36
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-16-6993; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 215; Image: 443
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 119.0; FHL microfilm: 2342018
    [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: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1770; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 215; Image: 443

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 14, Washington, Tennessee; Roll: 2284; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 119.0; FHL microfilm: 2342018

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Sh, Washington, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3945; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 90-36

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Washington, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Washington, Tennessee; Roll: T627_3945; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 90-36

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1991
    Event Place: Sulphur Springs, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 415-16-6993; Issue State: Tennessee; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jonesborough, Washington County, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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