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Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods 1929–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 May 1929

Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States

Death Date: Nov 1992

Death Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America

Father: Harry Woods

Mother: Martha Eichorst

Spouse(s): John Walsh

Children(s): Thomas Walsh

The story of Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods began in 1929 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States. In 1930, Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA. In 1935, Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois. Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods married John Walsh, and had children including Michael Patrick Walsh, Thomas Walsh. Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods passed away in 1992 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods began in 1929 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States.
  • In 1930, Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1935, Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided in Chicago, Cook, Illinois.
  • Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods married John Walsh, and had children including Michael Patrick Walsh, Thomas Walsh.
  • Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods passed away in 1992 in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Harry Woods
1885–1933
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
HW
Martha Eichorst
1889–1963
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
ME

Spouses(s)

John Walsh
1926–1993
Birth Location: Illinois
JW

Children(s)

Thomas Walsh
1924–2004
Birth Location: Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, USA
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Ruth Woods's Ancestors

Self
Ruth Woods
1929–1992
Birth Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Parents
Harry Steven Woods
1885–1933
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Martha (M) Eichorst
1889–1963
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Grandparents
John Woods
1855–1915
Dundalk, Louth, , Ireland
Mary (Ann) Mathews
1856–1899
Dundalk, Louth, Ireland
Friedrich (Hermann) Eichhorst
1858–1930
Pfalzheim, Brandenburg, Preußen
Wilhelmine ('Wilma') Sander
1858–1909
Germany
Great-Grandparents
James Woods
1825–1872
Sarah Hill
1827–1891
Thomas Mathews
1825–
Anne McGahan
1830–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Woods
1800–
Sarragh Hardwick
1800–

Ruth Woods's Descendants

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Ruth (“Bootsie” A.) Woods (30 May 1929–Nov 1992) m. John Walsh (abt 1926–27 Sep 1993)
  1. 1. Thomas Walsh 1924–2004

Ruth Woods's Timeline

6 Records

1929
30 May 1929
Birth of Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
1930
1930
Age 1
Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 6
Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois
Chicago, Cook, Illinois
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 11
Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided here in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
1992
Nov 1992
Age 63
Death of Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods in Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America
Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America
1993
1993
Age 64
Ruth “Bootsie” A. Woods resided here in Chicago, IL
Chicago, IL

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 May 1929
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00949; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-940
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 339-22-8399; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 437; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0509; FHL microfilm: 2340172
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: 437; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0509; FHL microfilm: 2340172

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00949; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-940

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00949; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 103-940

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1993
    Event Place: Chicago, IL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Nov 1992
    Event Place: Chicago, Cook, Illinois, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 339-22-8399; Issue State: Illinois; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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