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Catherine Ruth of Geelong Australia was born in 1821, and died at age 66 years old in 1887 in Geelong.
Marie Ann Ruth of Edenhope Australia was born in 1847, and died at age 73 years old in 1920 in Edenhope.
Earl Ruth of Southampton County, Virginia United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Earl Ruth.
Warden A Ruth of Hardin County, Iowa United States was born circa 1855. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Warden A Ruth.
John J Ruth of Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania United States was born circa 1856. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember John J Ruth.
Walter C Ruth of U.s. At Large United States was born circa 1859. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Walter C Ruth.
Ellen Ruth of Emerald Hi Australia was born in 1868 in Emerald Hi. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Ellen Ruth.
Clara A Ruth of Washington, District of Columbia County, DC was born on March 8, 1869, and died at age 99 years old on January 15, 1969.
George Herman Ruth, Sr was born on January 30, 1872 in Baltimore, Maryland United States. He was married to Katherine (Schamberger) Ruth, and they were together until Katherine's death on August 12, 1912. He had children Babe Ruth, Augustus Ruth, Mary Ruth, Anna Ruth, Gussie Ruth, and William Ruth. George Ruth, died at age 46 years old on August 25, 1918 in Baltimore. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember George Herman Ruth, Sr.
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Ruth Family Photos
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Baseball Team & Babe Ruth, New Jersey
Photo was taken in New Jersey, probably around 1925. In the center of the photo is Howard Van Buskirk, dressed in the padded catcher's uniform. At the far left is Babe Ruth. I have no idea how this picture was arranged. I came across the picture in an old album belonging to Howard Van Buskirk.
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People in photo include: Howard Van Buskirk
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People in photo include: Howard Van Buskirk
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Annie & Karl Jonssan Lergarden Bor
I bought this photo in an antique shop in Exeter, CA. The back says Annie and Karl Ja(O)nssan Lergarden Bor,
Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Magni Ligne
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People in photo include: Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Annie Janssan, Karl Jonssan, and Magni Ligne
Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Magni Ligne
Whose family does this belong to?
People in photo include: Karin Ruth, Gunnar Gunhild, Annie Janssan, Karl Jonssan, and Magni Ligne
Babe Ruth & Christmas Seals
Babe Ruth selling Tubercular Christmas Seals in the lobby of Keiths Theater, Washington, D.C., where he is appearing this week
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Kansas State Reformatory inmates
inmates Ralph Rogers, Robert Ruth, and Jerry Bryant playing cards at the Kansas State Reformatory, Hutchinson Kansas.
no mystery-inmates playing cards
People in photo include: Ralph Rogers, Robert Ruth, and Jerry Bryant
no mystery-inmates playing cards
People in photo include: Ralph Rogers, Robert Ruth, and Jerry Bryant
Babe Ruth | Boston Red Sox
George "Rube" Foster, pitcher for the Boston Red Sox 1913 - 1917 pictured with his team mates George Herman "Babe" Ruth, Ernest G. "Ernie" Shore, and Dellos "Del" Gainer in front of the dugout.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress
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Bob Hope and Phyllis Ruth 1943
Actor Bob Hope, born as Leslie Townes Hope, was known for his roles in vaudeville, Broadway, radio, television, and movies. He was also a very successful singer and dancer, his work appearing in the very famous, Oscar-winning "Buttons and Bows".
Actress Phyllis Ruth was known for her roles in "Let's Face it" and "Louisiana Purchase".
People in photo include: Phyllis Ruth
Actress Phyllis Ruth was known for her roles in "Let's Face it" and "Louisiana Purchase".
People in photo include: Phyllis Ruth
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Babe Ruth sliding into 3rd base
Babe Ruth sliding into third base. Ossie (Oswald Louis) Bluege of the Washington Senators about to tag Babe Ruth.
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George Sisler, Babe Ruth, Ty Cobb
1924 World Series
Three baseball Hall of Famers pose for the camera on October 4th during the 1924 World Series where the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants. From left to right: George Harold Sisler (1893-1973), Babe Ruth (1895-1948) and Ty Cobb (1886-1961).
George Harold Silser (March 24, 1893 - March 26, 1973) aka "Gentleman George" or "Gorgeous George" played for 15 seasons as a first baseman with the St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) in the MLB, earning him the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) aka "Babe" Ruth, "the great Bambino" and "the sultan of Swat". Played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Was also one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18, 1886 - July 17th, 1961) also known as "The Georgia Peach". Ty Cobb is a Baseball Hall of Fame member who played 22 seasons in the MLB as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Three baseball Hall of Famers pose for the camera on October 4th during the 1924 World Series where the Washington Senators beat the New York Giants. From left to right: George Harold Sisler (1893-1973), Babe Ruth (1895-1948) and Ty Cobb (1886-1961).
George Harold Silser (March 24, 1893 - March 26, 1973) aka "Gentleman George" or "Gorgeous George" played for 15 seasons as a first baseman with the St. Louis Browns (now the Baltimore Orioles) in the MLB, earning him the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) aka "Babe" Ruth, "the great Bambino" and "the sultan of Swat". Played for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees. Was also one of the first five players elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1936.
Tyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb (December 18, 1886 - July 17th, 1961) also known as "The Georgia Peach". Ty Cobb is a Baseball Hall of Fame member who played 22 seasons in the MLB as an outfielder with the Detroit Tigers.
Photo courtesy of the Library of Congress.
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Babe Ruth in uniform
George Herman Ruth, Jr. (February 6, 1895 – August 16, 1948) aka "Babe" Ruth, "the great Bambino" and "the sultan of Swat". Younger people might know of Babe's nicknames in large part due to the movie The Sandlot.
Babe Ruth is still to this day one of the most famous Major League baseball players. He played from 1914 - 1935 on both the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher, and the New York Yankees as a right fielder where he eventually would become best known as a hitter.
This photo is of Babe Ruth in uniform holding his bat taken circa 1920. Photo is courtesy of the Library of Congress.
Babe Ruth is still to this day one of the most famous Major League baseball players. He played from 1914 - 1935 on both the Boston Red Sox as a starting pitcher, and the New York Yankees as a right fielder where he eventually would become best known as a hitter.
This photo is of Babe Ruth in uniform holding his bat taken circa 1920. Photo is courtesy of the Library of Congress.
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BERRY, Hugh J. fgs, photo and kids
Hugh BERRY was my grandmother's brother, a very outgoing and interesting HERO who was wounded in WW I. He attended private subscription schools, was instrumental in flood control in TN, and other things futuristic for his time! He had many friends, his funeral had so many flower orders that the flower shop reserved some for later delivery to the cemetery, he had flowers delived periodically over the next few years! He died suddenly while working on his farm in Jackson Co. TN on Roaring River, where he also ran a general store. His mother died when he was just a toddler, leaving his Cumberland Presbyterian minister dad to raise 7 children alone. PJ
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Margaret E. 'Ruth' Wells, 1860
My G Grandmother Margaret E. "Ruth" Wells taken c. 1860. She lived from 31 May, 1846 to 5 January, 1924.
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Updated Ruth Biographies
Charles Wesley Ruth of Bel Air, Harford County, MD was born on June 16, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on May 11, 2009. Charles Ruth was buried at Baltimore National Cemetery
Section R Site 611 5501 Frederick Avenue, in Baltimore.
Marilyn Ruth of Columbus, Franklin County, OH was born on September 17, 1954, and died at age 36 years old in October 1990.
Barbara Anne (Ruth) Diener was born on March 11, 1942 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 73 years old on March 15, 2015 in Mount Joy, Lancaster County. Barbara Diener was buried on April 25, 2015 at Mohnsville Cemetery 45 E Madison St, in Mohnton, Berks County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Anne Diener.
Myrtle N Ruth of Bethlehem, Northampton County, PA was born on April 4, 1917 in Bethlehem, and died at age 85 years old on September 2, 2002 in Bethlehem.
Linda Louise (Reinaman) Ruth was born on February 4, 1954 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Linda Louise Ruth.
Gregory Edward Ruth was born on January 27, 1956 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States. Gregory Ruth got married to Linda Louise Ruth in 1990 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, and has a child Elijah David Ruth. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gregory Edward Ruth.
Elijah David Ruth was born on June 23, 1993 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States to Gregory Edward Ruth and Linda Louise Ruth. Elijah Ruth married Rachel Claire Ruth on September 18, 2021 in Red Lion, York County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elijah David Ruth.
Rachel Claire (Fagan) Ruth was born on May 24, 1994 at Doylestown Hospital W. State St., in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachel Claire Ruth.
Babe Ruth, also known as "The Great Bambino" or "The Sultan of Swat," was a legendary baseball player who rose to fame in the early 20th century and became one of the most iconic figures in American sports history.
Born George Herman Ruth Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 6, 1895, he grew up in a working-class family and spent much of his childhood in reform schools and orphanages.
Despite his challenging upbringing, Ruth developed a passion for baseball and displayed exceptional talent at a young age, which eventually led to his professional career in the major leagues.Babe Ruth's baseball career is regarded as one of the most legendary in the history of the sport.
He began his career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the New York Yankees in 1920, where he quickly became known for his powerful hitting and record-setting home runs. Ruth's influence on the game of baseball cannot be overstated - he revolutionized the sport with his unique approach to hitting and his larger-than-life personality, which helped make him a beloved cultural icon.
Throughout his career, Ruth set numerous records, won multiple World Series championships, and was regarded as one of the greatest players of his time. Even today, nearly a century after his career began, his impact on the sport of baseball is still felt, and his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time continues to inspire athletes and fans around the world.
Rosa F Ruth of TX was born circa 1981. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rosa F. (Barrick) Ruth.
Clovis A Ruth of Wheelersburg, Scioto County, Ohio was born on February 19, 1914, and died at age 68 years old in October 1982.
Glenn L Ruth of Casa Grande, Pinal County, AZ was born on August 7, 1916, and died at age 81 years old on October 21, 1997.
Jesse L Ruth of Florida was born on February 22, 1917, and died at age 67 years old in February 1984.
Jesse L Ruth of Buffalo, Erie County, NY was born on March 28, 1908, and died at age 94 years old on September 25, 2002.
Ellis H Ruth of Springfield, Effingham County, Georgia was born on November 30, 1927, and died at age 83 years old on April 28, 2011.
Mary Ruth of Laredo, Webb County, Texas was born on July 27, 1926, and died at age 82 years old on September 11, 2008.
Mary J Ruth of Reading, Berks County, PA was born on March 19, 1910, and died at age 92 years old on July 14, 2002.
Earl C Ruth of Bruce, Calhoun County, Mississippi was born on December 31, 1919, and died at age 67 years old in July 1987.
Popular Ruth Biographies
Babe Ruth, also known as "The Great Bambino" or "The Sultan of Swat," was a legendary baseball player who rose to fame in the early 20th century and became one of the most iconic figures in American sports history.
Born George Herman Ruth Jr. in Baltimore, Maryland, on February 6, 1895, he grew up in a working-class family and spent much of his childhood in reform schools and orphanages.
Despite his challenging upbringing, Ruth developed a passion for baseball and displayed exceptional talent at a young age, which eventually led to his professional career in the major leagues.Babe Ruth's baseball career is regarded as one of the most legendary in the history of the sport.
He began his career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox before being traded to the New York Yankees in 1920, where he quickly became known for his powerful hitting and record-setting home runs. Ruth's influence on the game of baseball cannot be overstated - he revolutionized the sport with his unique approach to hitting and his larger-than-life personality, which helped make him a beloved cultural icon.
Throughout his career, Ruth set numerous records, won multiple World Series championships, and was regarded as one of the greatest players of his time. Even today, nearly a century after his career began, his impact on the sport of baseball is still felt, and his legacy as one of the greatest players of all time continues to inspire athletes and fans around the world.
Charles Alan Ruth of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas United States was born on February 25, 1956 to Ralph Ruth and Frances (Gadberry) Ruth. He had a brother Robert Byron Ruth. He married Ramona K. (Yell) Ramirez on February 16, 1985 and they later divorced on July 24, 1989 in Lubbock, Lubbock County, TX. He had a child Mikitia (Ruth) Moore. Charles Ruth died at age 62 years old on February 4, 2019 in Lubbock, TX, and was buried in Raleigh, NC.
Elijah David Ruth was born on June 23, 1993 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States to Gregory Edward Ruth and Linda Louise Ruth. Elijah Ruth married Rachel Claire Ruth on September 18, 2021 in Red Lion, York County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Elijah David Ruth.
Babe Ruth was born on February 6, 1895. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Babe Ruth.
Herman Ruth of Whitwell, Marion County, Tennessee was born on August 13, 1913, and died at age 66 years old in May 1980.
Toni Hill (Ruth) Hooten was born on June 19, 1953. She was married to Walker D. Hooten on June 9, 1972 at First United Methodist Chuch in Iowa Park, Wichita County, Texas United States and they later divorced in 1975. Toni Hooten has a child Jayson Eric Hill. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Toni Hill Hooten.
Virginia (Ruth) Beekel was in a relationship with Lealond Beekel, and has children James L Beekel, Fredrick Beekel, Gerald Beekel, Janet Tripp, and Marjorie Browning. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Virginia (Ruth) Beekel.
Katherine Ruth was born to Phoebe Muller and George Baker, and has siblings Louise Baker Masucci and Albert Alexander. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Katherine Ruth.
Mary Ruth Dent was born to Maggie Emily Steffie and William Lawrence Dent, and has siblings Virginia Dent, Laura E. Dent, Naomi Pansey Dent, Joseph Daniel Dent, Dorothy Kathleen Dent, and Opal Beatrice Dent. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ruth Dent.
Barbara Anne (Ruth) Diener was born on March 11, 1942 in Reading, Berks County, Pennsylvania United States, and died at age 73 years old on March 15, 2015 in Mount Joy, Lancaster County. Barbara Diener was buried on April 25, 2015 at Mohnsville Cemetery 45 E Madison St, in Mohnton, Berks County. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Barbara Anne Diener.
Rachel Claire (Fagan) Ruth was born on May 24, 1994 at Doylestown Hospital W. State St., in Doylestown, Bucks County, Pennsylvania United States. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Rachel Claire Ruth.
Lewis Ruth of Mooreville, Lee County, Mississippi was born on December 25, 1916, and died at age 67 years old in March 1984.
Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mary Ruth (Hellman)Spalding.
Macel Mace Ruth of Westminster, Orange County, CA was born on August 2, 1916, and died at age 86 years old on March 20, 2003. Macel Ruth was buried at Riverside National Cemetery
Section 7 Site 348 22495 Van Buren Boulevard, in Riverside.
Gregory Edward Ruth was born on January 27, 1956 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania United States. Gregory Ruth got married to Linda Louise Ruth in 1990 in Lancaster, Lancaster County, and has a child Elijah David Ruth. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Gregory Edward Ruth.
Frances (Gadberry) Ruth of Lubbock, Lubbock County, Texas United States has siblings Ann (Gadberry) McMath and Margaret (Gadberry) Randolph. She was married to Ralph Ruth, and has children Charles Alan Ruth and Robert Byron Ruth. Frances Ruth died in Lubbock. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Frances (Gadberry) Ruth.
Ruth Death Records & Life Expectancy
The average age of a Ruth family member is 73.0 years old according to our database of 5,854 people with the last name Ruth that have a birth and death date listed.
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Oldest Ruths
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Agnes D Ruth of Syracuse, Onondaga County, NY was born on May 19, 1902, and died at age 106 years old on January 8, 2009.
Mamie Ruth was born on November 28, 1887, and died at age 103 years old on September 29, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Mamie Ruth.
Helen J Ruth was born on July 1, 1887, and died at age 103 years old on June 28, 1991. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Helen J Ruth.
Charlie Ruth of Palestine, Anderson County, TX was born on April 3, 1890, and died at age 103 years old on March 8, 1994.
Emma Ruth of New Castle, New Castle County, DE was born on February 7, 1898, and died at age 104 years old on June 24, 2002.
103 years
Walter Ruth of Washington, District of Columbia County, District Of Columbia was born on September 6, 1902, and died at age 103 years old on November 12, 2005.
Julia Ruth was born on July 7, 1916 in Georgia United States, and died at age 102 years old on March 9, 2019 in Henderson, Clark County, NV. Family, friend, or fan, this family history biography is for you to remember Julia Ruth .
Virna M Ruth of Morro Bay, San Luis Obispo County, CA was born on September 28, 1900, and died at age 102 years old on March 8, 2003.
Helen I Ruth of Allentown, Lehigh County, PA was born on May 20, 1887, and died at age 102 years old in January 1990.
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