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John James Ruth

Birth	:	4 Nov 1847 Marshall County, West Virginia, USA
Death	:	31 Aug 1938 Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Mosheim Central Cemetery, Mosheim, Greene County, USA
Coordinate	:	36.1906900, -82.9574800
Inscription	:	RUTH JOHN 1847 - 1936
Description	:	Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa September 7, 1938, Page 2 MORTUARY JOHN RUTH John Ruth was born Nov. 4th, 1847, in Marshall county, West Virginia, and departed this life, August 21st, 1938, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Moore, being 90 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and four days of age. He was the son of James and Eleanor Wilson Ruth. He came to Iowa in 1868, and settled on a farm in Douglas township where he lived many years. Mr. Ruth was united in marriage to Nancy J Francis,... Read More	Winterset Madisonian, Winterset, Iowa September 7, 1938, Page 2 MORTUARY JOHN RUTH John Ruth was born Nov. 4th, 1847, in Marshall county, West Virginia, and departed this life, August 21st, 1938, at the home of his son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. T. L. Moore, being 90 years, 9 months, 3 weeks and four days of age. He was the son of James and Eleanor Wilson Ruth. He came to Iowa in 1868, and settled on a farm in Douglas township where he lived many years. Mr. Ruth was united in marriage to Nancy J Francis, at Adel, Feb. 27, 1879. To this union were born three sons, and one daughter, James William, Ross T., Roy P. and Vanetta. His devoted wife and son James, his father, mother, 2 sisters and four brothers preceded him in death. He leaves to mourn his passing two brothers: D. J. Ruth of Winterset and W A. Ruth of North Dakota, the three children, two grandsons, many nieces and nephews, a host of relatives and friends. Mr. Ruth united with the church at Washington, Ohio, under the ministry of Rev. Ferguson. He united with the local Presbyterian church on July 5th, 1868, 70 years ago, and immediately on coming to the community. He has been the church’s oldest member as well as one of its most interested ones for some years. Mr. Ruth loved God’s word greatly, and has held the esteem of many people by his lofty Christian character. Funeral services were held at the Ramsey-Richards funeral home on Sept.1st, in charge of the Rev. W. P. Fink. Burial was made in the McDonald cemetery. Transcribed as published by Karen Brewer.

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John James Ruth death on 31 Aug 1938 in Winterset, Madison County, Iowa, USA
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Longitude: -82.9574800

Family Members:

Parent

Spouse

Nancy Jane “Jennie” Francis Ruth

(1854 - 1932)

Siblings

Anna Ruth Coffield

(1839 - 1926)

James Henry Ruth

(1843 - 1916)

Leah Catherine Ruth McDonald

(1845 - 1936)

Children

James William Ruth

(1880 - 1886)

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