Advertisement
Advertisement
A photo of Ruth Burke
Add photo

Ruth Burke 1915 - 1979

Ruth Burke of Opelika, Lee County, Alabama was born on May 23, 1915, and died at age 64 years old in May 1979.
Ruth Burke
Opelika, Lee County, Alabama 36801
May 23, 1915
May 1979
Female
Looking for another Ruth Burke?
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
This page exists for YOU
and everyone who remembers Ruth.
Share what you know,
even ask what you wish you knew.
Invite others to do the same,
but don't worry if you can't...
Someone, somewhere will find this page,
and we'll notify you when they do.

Ruth Burke's History: 1915 - 1979

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.
  • 05/23
    1915

    Birthday

    May 23, 1915
    Birthdate
    Unknown
    Birthplace
  • 05/dd
    1979

    Death

    May 1979
    Death date
    Unknown
    Cause of death
    Unknown
    Death location
  • Advertisement
  • Did you know?
    Ruth Burke lived 10 years shorter than the average family member when died at the age of 63.
  • share
    Memories
    below
Advertisement
Advertisement

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Ruth

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.
Did you know?
In 1915, in the year that Ruth Burke was born, The Birth of a Nation opened in February. A silent film, it was the most ambitious film to date and is considered a classic. Three hours long, it starred Lillian Gish and was directed by D. W. Griffith. The movie was based on the book The Clansman and told the story of two families (one pro-Union and one pro-Confederate) and their relationship during the Civil War and Reconstruction. The KKK was shown as "a heroic force".
Did you know?
In 1925, when she was merely 10 years old, on November 28th, radio station WSM broadcast the Grand Ole Opry for the first time. Originally airing as “The WSM Barn Dance”, the Opry (a local term for "opera") was dedicated to honoring country music and in its history has featured the biggest stars and acts in country music.
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement

Ruth Burke's Family Tree & Friends

Ruth Burke's Family Tree

Parent
Parent
Partner
Child
Sibling
Advertisement
Advertisement
Friendships

Ruth's Friends

Friends of Ruth Friends can be as close as family. Add Ruth's family friends, and her friends from childhood through adulthood.
Advertisement
Advertisement
 Followers & Sources
ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM
Advertisement
Other Biographies

Other Ruth Burke Biographies

Other Burke Family Biographies

Advertisement
Advertisement
Back to Top