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Ruth West 1891–1964 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: About 1891

Birth Location: Massachusetts

Death Date: 4 July 1964

Death Location: Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America

Father: John West

Mother: Elizabeth Howard

Spouse(s): Darius Coombs

Children(s): Bernard Coombs

The story of Ruth West began in 1891 in Massachusetts. In 1935, Ruth West resided in Nantucket, Massachusetts. In 1940, Ruth West resided in New Bedford, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, . Ruth West married Darius C Coombs, and had children including Bernard Carlton Coombs. Ruth West passed away in 1964 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth West began in 1891 in Massachusetts.
  • In 1935, Ruth West resided in Nantucket, Massachusetts.
  • In 1940, Ruth West resided in New Bedford, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, .
  • Ruth West married Darius C Coombs, and had children including Bernard Carlton Coombs.
  • Ruth West passed away in 1964 in Nantucket, Nantucket County, Massachusetts, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ruth West's Ancestors

Self
Ruth West
1891–1964
Birth Place: Massachusetts
Parents
John West
1857–
Massachusetts
Elizabeth Howard
1860–
Massachusetts
Grandparents
John (R) West
1829–
Massachusetts, USA
Elizabeth
1830–
Peter Howard
1827–1869
Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
Almyra Johnson
1830–
Chilmark, Dukes, Massachusetts, USA
Great-Grandparents
West
1790–
Alexander Howard
1790–1830
Ruth Cuffe
1788–1853
Henry Johnson
1790–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alexander Howard
1760–
Anne
1765–
Paul Cuffe
1759–1817
Alice Abel
1758–1819

Ruth West's Descendants

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Ruth West (About 1891–4 July 1964) m. Darius (C.) Coombs (1886–24 June 1932)
  1. 1. Bernard (Carlton) Coombs 1916–1981

Ruth West's Timeline

4 Records

1891
About 1891
Birth of Ruth West in Massachusetts
Massachusetts
1935
1935
Age 44
Ruth West resided here in Nantucket, Massachusetts
Nantucket, Massachusetts
1940
1940
Age 49
Ruth West resided here in New Bedford, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
New Bedford, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
1964
4 July 1964
Age 73
Death of Ruth West
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: About 1891
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01700; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 20-94
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Nantucket, Massachusetts
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01700; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 20-94

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: New Bedford, New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts; Roll: m-t0627-01700; Page: 62A; Enumeration District: 20-94

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 4 July 1964
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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