YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Ruth Waters 1820–1897 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1820

Birth Location: McKeesport, Pennsylvania

Death Date: 1897

Death Location: Westmoreland Co, Pa

Father: Samuel Waters

Mother: Nancy None

Spouse(s): Jno Walthour

Children(s): Mary Walthour

Ruth Waters was born in 1820 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the child of Samuel Waters And Nancy. In 1850, Ruth Waters resided in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, Ruth Waters resided in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA. Ruth Waters married Jno Walthour, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Walthour. Ruth Waters passed away in 1897 in Westmoreland Co, Pa.

Find more search results for Ruth Waters
RW

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

  • Ruth Waters was born in 1820 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania, the child of Samuel Waters And Nancy.
  • In 1850, Ruth Waters resided in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, Ruth Waters resided in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ruth Waters married Jno Walthour, and had children including Mary Elizabeth Walthour.
  • Ruth Waters passed away in 1897 in Westmoreland Co, Pa.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Waters
1787–1838
Birth Location: Westmoreland Co, Pa
SW
Nancy None
1787–1855
Birth Location: –
N

Spouses(s)

Jno Walthour
1821–1880
Birth Location: Harrison City, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, United States
JW

Children(s)

Mary Walthour
1845–1905
Birth Location: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania
MW

Ruth Waters's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Waters
1820–1897
Birth Place: McKeesport, Pennsylvania
Parents
Samuel Waters
1787–1838
Westmoreland Co, Pa
Nancy
1787–1855
Grandparents
Rev. (Samuel) Waters
1755–1838
Jane
1755–
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ruth Waters's Descendants

1.
RW
Ruth Waters (1820–1897) m. Jno Walthour (May 1821–1880)
  1. 1. Mary (Elizabeth) Walthour 1845–1905 m. Andrew (Byerly) Hindman 1830–1903
    1. 1. Estella (Le Orient) Hindman 1862–1897 m. Jacob (G) Greenawalt 1855–1933
      1. 1. James (Andrew Greenawalt) Sr 1897–1946 m. Edna (Irene) Wallace 1897–1965
        1. 1. Marjorie (Mae) Greenawalt 1918–2001 m. William Irvine 1917–2008
        2. 2. Edith (Irene Greenawalt) Wertz 1923–2006
        3. 3. James Greenawalt 1930–2013 m. Shirley (Mae) Hatfield 1931–2021
      2. 2. Mae Hill 1879– m. Alfonso Hill 1878– m. Mack Davis 1880–
      3. 3. Vera (Lauretta) Greenawalt 1886–
      4. 4. Margaret (Jane) Greenawalt 1888–1970
    2. 2. Rachel (B.) Hindman 1864–1907 m. Joseph (W) Linhart 1863–1930
    3. 3. Ruth Hindman 1863–
    4. 4. Alice Hindman 1867–
    5. 5. Nannie Hindman 1869–

Ruth Waters's Timeline

5 Records

1820
1820
Birth of Ruth Waters in McKeesport, Pennsylvania
McKeesport, Pennsylvania
1850
1850
Age 30
Ruth Waters resided here in McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 40
Ruth Waters resided here in Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 60
Ruth Waters resided here in Larimer, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Larimer, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
1897
1897
Age 77
Death of Ruth Waters in Westmoreland Co, Pa
Westmoreland Co, Pa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: McKeesport, Pennsylvania
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Larimer, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1205; Family History Film: 1255205; Page: 303C; Enumeration District: 121
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1063; Page: 428; Image: 433; Family History Library Film: 805063
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_747; Page: 235A; Image: 476

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: McKeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M432_747; Page: 235A; Image: 476

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Mckeesport, Allegheny, Pennsylvania; Roll: M653_1063; Page: 428; Image: 433; Family History Library Film: 805063

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Larimer, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Larimer, Westmoreland, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1205; Family History Film: 1255205; Page: 303C; Enumeration District: 121

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1897
    Event Place: Westmoreland Co, Pa
Find more search results for Ruth Waters

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