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Ruth Evelyn Watkins 1917–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 April 1917

Birth Location: Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 24 August 2011

Death Location: Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Thomas Watkins

Mother: Elizabeth Wright

Spouse(s): William (Dapkis)

Children(s):

In 1917, Ruth Evelyn Watkins entered the world in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas T Watkins And Elizabeth G Wright. In 1920, Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided in Frackville North Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, U. In 1930, Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided in Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA. Ruth Evelyn Watkins married William John Craig Dapkis. Ruth Evelyn Watkins passed away in 2011 in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Ruth Evelyn Watkins entered the world in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Thomas T Watkins And Elizabeth G Wright.
  • In 1920, Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided in Frackville North Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, U.
  • In 1930, Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided in Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • Ruth Evelyn Watkins married William John Craig Dapkis.
  • Ruth Evelyn Watkins passed away in 2011 in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Watkins
1883–1972
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Elizabeth Wright
1892–1963
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States
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Spouses(s)

William (Dapkis)
1918–2000
Birth Location: Mahanoy City, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
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Children(s)

Ruth Watkins's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Watkins
1917–2011
Birth Place: Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Thomas T Watkins
1883–1972
Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth (G) Wright
1892–1963
Pennsylvania, United States
Grandparents
Thomas (S) Watkins
1857–
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Cassie
1860–
Wales
John (Willard) Wright
1859–1936
North Wales, Montgomery, Pennsylvania, United States
Mary (A L) Meyers
1856–1928
Pennsylvania, United States
Great-Grandparents
Isaiah Wright
1840–1928
Priscilla Nuss
1837–1923
Agustus Meyers
1830–
Malina Sheeley
1830–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Richard Wright
1810–1846
Martha McFarland
1809–1875
Nuss
1815–

Ruth Watkins's Timeline

7 Records

1917
2 April 1917
Birth of Ruth Evelyn Watkins in Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 3
Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided here in Frackville North Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Frackville North Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided here in Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided here in Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
1937
1937
Age 20
Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided here in Spokane, Washington, USA
Spokane, Washington, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 23
Ruth Evelyn Watkins resided here in Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
2011
24 August 2011
Age 94
Death of Ruth Evelyn Watkins in Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 April 1917
    Event Place: Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3602; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 54-35
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Frackville North Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1649; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 910
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2144; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 1009.0; FHL microfilm: 2341878
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Frackville North Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Frackville North Ward, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1649; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 29; Image: 910

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2144; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0031; Image: 1009.0; FHL microfilm: 2341878

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3602; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 54-35

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Spokane, Washington, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Frackville, Schuylkill, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3602; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 54-35

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 August 2011
    Event Place: Pottsville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Frackville, Schuylkill County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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