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Florence Ruth Waterhouse 1896 - 1952

Florence Ruth (Watrous) Waterhouse was born on October 14, 1896 in Westerly, Rhode Island United States to Joel Watrous and Nellie M. Prosser. She married William Russell Stark on June 15, 1925 in New London, New London County, Connecticut. They had children Louise Sophia (Stark) Martin, Lucille Selina Stark, Hannah Mary (Stark) Oates, and William Warren Stark. She married Samuel Archie Whipple, and they had children Jacob Austin Whipple, Emerson Otis Whipple, and Joel Archie Whipple. Florence Waterhouse died at age 55 years old on January 25, 1952, and was buried at Ledyard Union Cemetery Colonel Ledyard Highway, in Ledyard, New London County.
Florence Ruth (Watrous) Waterhouse
Florence Ruth Waterhouse
October 14, 1896
Westerly, Rhode Island, United States
January 25, 1952
Female
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    Florence Ruth Watrous 1896–1952 BIRTH 14 OCT 1896 DEATH 25 JAN 1952 Marriage 12 Feb 1918 • Ledyard, New London, Connecticut, United States Samuel Archie Whipple (1894–1924) 1918 21 Birth of Son Joel Archie Whipple(1918–1987) 30 Nov 1918 1918 22 Birth of Son Jacob Austin "Bob" Whipple(1920–1982) 30 Jul 1920 1920 23 Birth of Son Emerson Otis Whipple(1922–1992) 28 Jul 1922 1922 25 Death of Husband Samuel Archie Whipple(1894–1924) 3 May 1924 • New London, New London, Connecticut, United States Florence Ruth Watrous 1896–1952 BIRTH 14 OCT 1896 • Westerly, Washington, Rhode Island, USA DEATH 25 JAN 1952 • New London, New London, Connecticut, USA ---------------------------------------------------------------- Marriage 15 Jun 1925 • New London, New London, Connecticut, USA William Russell Stark (1875–1959) 1925 28 Birth of Daughter Lucille Selina Stark(1929–2005) 31 May 1929 • Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA 1929 32 Residence 1930 • Groton, New London, Connecticut, USA 1 Source 1930 34 Birth of Daughter Hannah Mary Stark(1931–1993) 1931 1931 34 Birth of Son William Warren Stark(1936–1936) 22 May 1936 • Ledyard, New London, Connecticut, USA 1936 39 Death of Son William Warren Stark(1936–1936) 29 May 1936 • Ledyard, New London, Connecticut, USA 1936 39 VIEW Death 25 Jan 1952 • New London, New London, Connecticut, USA ----------------------------------------------------- Florence Ruth Stark in the U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007 No Image Text-only collection Name: Florence Ruth Stark [Florence Ruth Watrous] Gender: Female Race: White Birth Date: 14 Oct 1896 Birth Place: Westerly, Rhode Island Father: Joel Watrous Mother: Nellie Prosser SSN: 047224337 Notes: Sep 1945: Name listed as FLORENCE RUTH STARK ------------------------------------------------------------------------ Flore R Stark in the Connecticut Death Index, 1949-2012 Name: Flore R Stark Gender: Female Race: White Marital Status: Married Birth Date: abt 1894 Residence : Groton, New London, Connecticut Death Date: 25 Jan 1952 Death Place: New London, New London, Connecticut Age: 58 Years Spouse: Will State File #: 01104 --------------------------------------------------------------------

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    1896

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    October 14, 1896
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    Westerly, Rhode Island United States
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  • 01/25
    1952

    Death

    January 25, 1952
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    Ledyard Union Cemetery Colonel Ledyard Highway, in Ledyard, New London County, Connecticut USA
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  • Obituary

    Florence Ruth Watrous Stark Memorial Photos Flowers Edit Share Learn about upgrading this memorial... Birth: Oct. 14, 1896 Westerly Washington County Rhode Island, USA Death: Jan. 25, 1952 New London New London County Connecticut, USA "Ruth" was orphaned at a young age, her mother Nellie dying from complications after childbirth and her father Joel dying of measles. She circulated a little bit with living arrangements until her Uncle Jacob and Aunt Hannah, both siblngs of her father, made a permanent home for her. With the marrriage of Uncle Jake and the subsequent birth of his only child she was able to share what remained of her childhood years with another youngster in the home. As a young woman she was active in the Salvation Army, going to New York City with a group from Connecticut, including her Prosser relatives. Her dedication and appreciation for the Salvation Army was life-long. For many years she also served as volunteer at the local donation center. She married twice - first to Sammy Whipple with whom she had 3 sons. He purchased a home at the junction of Center Groton Rd and Gold Star Hwy in Groton and she lived there many years after. The old home burned down in the 1980s. She married again, to William Russell Stark and had 3 daughters who lived to adulthood. Grandpa Stark was institutionalized long term and she raised her children alone. The day of her death she imparted words on her daughter Lucille that blessed her always - "Lucille, you're an angel". Lucille smiled, kissed her and went to work. That was the last time she saw her mother alive. Ruth's funeral service was classic Quakertown style, with any interested attendee sharing a remembrance. The little church could not contain all the people who attended her funeral, all expressing kindnesses she had done and how she had impacted their lives. The engraved dates on her marker do not reflect vital records regarding her. © 2008 Robin A. Gilebarto All rights reserved. Family links: Parents: Joel Watrous (1861 - 1900) Nellie M. Prosser Watrous (1874 - 1896) Spouses: Samuel Archie Whipple (1894 - 1924) William Russell Stark (1875 - 1959) Children: Joel Archie Whipple (1918 - 1987)* Jacob Austin Whipple (1920 - 1982)* Emerson Otis Whipple (1922 - 1992)* Lucille Selina Stark Voegtlin (1929 - 2005)* Hannah Mary Stark Oates (1931 - 1993)* William Warren Stark (1936 - 1936)* *Calculated relationship Inscription: FLORENCE R. STARK 1893 1952 Burial: Ledyard Union Cemetery Ledyard New London County Connecticut, USA Created by: Northern Neighbors Record added: Nov 06, 2008 Find A Grave Memorial# 31198866
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Florence Ruth Waterhouse
Florence Ruth Waterhouse
Maternal grandmother of Ian Oliver Martin, her Waterhouse patrilineage lead to Sweden via Walter de Falaise son of Fulbert & Duxia:

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