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Ruth Lucille West 1891–1927 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Sep 1891

Birth Location: Linn, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 1927

Death Location: Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Ely West

Mother: Jane Hayden

Spouse(s): Oscar Washburn

Children(s): Jane Washburn, Ruth Washburn

The story of Ruth Lucille West began in 1891 in Linn, Iowa, United States of America. In 1900, Ruth Lucille West resided in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA. Ruth Lucille West married Oscar Fitzland Washburn, and had children including Jane Margaret Washburn, Ruth Ann Washburn. Ruth Lucille West passed away in 1927 in Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth Lucille West began in 1891 in Linn, Iowa, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Ruth Lucille West resided in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA.
  • Ruth Lucille West married Oscar Fitzland Washburn, and had children including Jane Margaret Washburn, Ruth Ann Washburn.
  • Ruth Lucille West passed away in 1927 in Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Ely West
1854–1936
Birth Location: Staunton, Fayette, OH
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Jane Hayden
1855–1960
Birth Location: Prinston, Scott County, Iowa, USA
JH

Spouses(s)

Oscar Washburn
1887–1956
Birth Location: Goshen, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA
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Children(s)

Jane Washburn
1923–
Birth Location: Missouri, USA
JW
Ruth Washburn
1926–2012
Birth Location: Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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Ruth West's Ancestors

Self
Ruth West
1891–1927
Birth Place: Linn, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Ely West
1854–1936
Staunton, Fayette, OH
Jane (Margaret) Hayden
1855–1960
Prinston, Scott County, Iowa, USA
Grandparents
Wesley West
1808–1894
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Polly (Ann "Mary") McKay
1821–1913
Leesburg, Highland, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Eli West
1781–1852
Sarah Guffin
1780–1867
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elijah WEST
1738–1791
Mary WILLIAMS
1740–1786

Ruth West's Descendants

1.
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Ruth (Lucille) West (14 Sep 1891–1927) m. Oscar (Fitzland) Washburn (19 March 1887–9 Jan 1956)
  1. 1. Jane (Margaret) Washburn 1923– m. Philip (James) Thorson 1923–1988
  2. 2. Ruth (Ann) Washburn 1926–2012 m. Arnold (Wray "Bud") Waite 1926–2002

Ruth West's Timeline

7 Records

1891
14 Sep 1891
Birth of Ruth Lucille West in Mt Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, USA
Mt Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, USA
1891
14 Sep 1891
Birth of Ruth Lucille West in Linn, Iowa, United States of America
Linn, Iowa, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 9
Ruth Lucille West resided here in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 19
Ruth Lucille West resided here in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 29
Ruth Lucille West resided here in Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
1927
9 Feb 1927
Age 36
Death of Ruth Lucille West in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1927
1927
Age 36
Death of Ruth Lucille West
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1891
    Event Place: Mt Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Missouri, U.S., Marriage Records, 1805-2002, Missouri State Archives; Jefferson City, MO, USA; Missouri Marriage Records [Microfilm]
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pa; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 012001-015000

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Sep 1891
    Event Place: Linn, Iowa, United States of America

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Franklin, Linn, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1927
    Event Place: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1969, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pa; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 012001-015000

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1927
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Mount Vernon, Linn County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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