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Ruth Mary Ward 1937–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 April 1937

Birth Location: Ohio

Death Date: 11 September 2003

Death Location: Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America

Father: Fred Fondessy

Mother: Lillian Smith

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In 1937, Ruth Mary Ward entered the world in Ohio, born to Fred A Fondessy And Lillian R Smith. In 1935, Ruth Mary Ward established residence. In 1940, Ruth Mary Ward resided in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, USA. Ruth Mary Ward passed away in 2003 in Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1937, Ruth Mary Ward entered the world in Ohio, born to Fred A Fondessy And Lillian R Smith.
  • In 1935, Ruth Mary Ward established residence.
  • In 1940, Ruth Mary Ward resided in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, USA.
  • Ruth Mary Ward passed away in 2003 in Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth Ward's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Ward
1937–2003
Birth Place: Ohio
Parents
Fred A Fondessy
1888–1979
Ohio, United States of America
Lillian (R) Smith
1911–1979
Ohio, United States
Grandparents
John Smith
1869–1930
Ohio
Odelia Butler
1874–1965
Ohio
Great-Grandparents
Warren Smith
1838–1926
Lydia Welch
1838–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Welch
1802–1875
May Welch
1804–1881

Ruth Ward's Timeline

4 Records

1935
1935
Ruth Mary Ward resided here
None
1937
18 April 1937
Birth of Ruth Mary Ward in Ohio
Ohio
1940
1940
Age 3
Ruth Mary Ward resided here in Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, USA
Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, USA
2003
11 September 2003
Age 66
Death of Ruth Mary Ward in Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 April 1937
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Harris, Ottawa, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 September 2003
    Event Place: Toledo, Lucas County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Genoa, Ottawa County, Ohio, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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