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Rutha Elizabeth Stephens 1887–1972 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 10 May 1887

Birth Location: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 28 Nov 1972

Death Location: McCreary, Kentucky, United States

Father: Granville Stephens

Mother: Permelia Strunk

Spouse(s): William Stephens

Children(s): Goldie Stephens, Herschel Stephens, Hurstel Stephens, Gladys Stephens, Opal Stephens, Mary Stephens, Orville Stephens, Valzinnie Stephens, Hurstle Stephens, Madge Stephens

In 1887, Rutha Elizabeth Stephens entered the world in Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, United States, born to Granville M Stephens And Permelia Jane Millie Strunk. Rutha Elizabeth Stephens married William Thomas Stephens, and had children including Gladys Stephens, Goldie M Stephens, Herschel Stephens, Hurstel Stephens, Hurstle Stephens, Madge Stephens, Mary Stephens, Opal Stephens, Orville Stephens, Valzinnie Stephens. Rutha Elizabeth Stephens passed away in 1972 in McCreary, Kentucky, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1887, Rutha Elizabeth Stephens entered the world in Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, United States, born to Granville M Stephens And Permelia Jane Millie Strunk.
  • Rutha Elizabeth Stephens married William Thomas Stephens, and had children including Gladys Stephens, Goldie M Stephens, Herschel Stephens, Hurstel Stephens, Hurstle Stephens, Madge Stephens, Mary Stephens, Opal Stephens, Orville Stephens, Valzinnie Stephens.
  • Rutha Elizabeth Stephens passed away in 1972 in McCreary, Kentucky, United States.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rutha Stephens's Ancestors

Self
Rutha Stephens
1887–1972
Birth Place: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Granville M. Stephens
1865–1935
Whitley County, Kentucky
Permelia (Jane Millie) Strunk
1862–1939
Whitley, Kentucky, United States
Grandparents
Calvin Stephens
1829–1906
Pine Knot, McCreary County, Kentucky, United States of America
Nancy Shepherd
1831–1898
Whitley County, Kentucky, United States of America
JACKSON (COLUMBUS STRUNK SR.\GEN ++.) ++
1830–1907
Whitley, KY, USA
NANCY (ELIZABETH COX) --
1839–1916
Whitley, KY, USA
Great-Grandparents
DANIEL --
1775–1851
HONOR *
1802–1837
2nd-Great-Grandparents
JOHANN ++
1749–1840
WILLIAM --
1765–1844
ABIGAIL *
1777–1860

Rutha Stephens's Descendants

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Rutha (Elizabeth) Stephens (10 May 1887–28 Nov 1972) m. William (Thomas) Stephens (28 Jul 1886–26 Nov 1949)
  1. 1. Goldie (M) Stephens 1907–1978
  2. 2. Herschel Stephens 1910–
  3. 3. Hurstel Stephens 1909–1978
  4. 4. Gladys Stephens 1916–1940
  5. 5. Opal Stephens 1918–1934
  6. 6. Mary Stephens 1921–1942
  7. 7. Orville Stephens 1922–2002
  8. 8. Valzinnie Stephens 1911–1919
  9. 9. Hurstle Stephens 1909–1978
  10. 10. Madge Stephens 1912–1935

Rutha Stephens's Timeline

2 Records

1887
10 May 1887
Birth of Rutha Elizabeth Stephens in Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, United States
Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, United States
1972
28 Nov 1972
Age 85
Death of Rutha Elizabeth Stephens in McCreary, Kentucky, United States
McCreary, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 10 May 1887
    Event Place: Whitley City, McCreary, Kentucky, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1972
    Event Place: McCreary, Kentucky, United States

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