AncientFaces Your browser does not support JavaScript!
Please enable JavaScript to view the entire contents of this page.

Add photo

Ruth L Witherow 1913 - 1999

Ruth L Witherow of Roxana, Madison County, IL was born on November 24, 1913, and died at age 85 years old on August 24, 1999.

Ruth L Witherow

Roxana, Madison County, IL 62084

November 24, 1913

August 24, 1999

Female

Looking for another Ruth Witherow?

Ruth L Witherow Ruth Witherow (1913 - 1999)

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 L Witherow's History: 1913 - 1999

Uncover new discoveries and connections today by sharing about people & moments from yesterday.

- Discover how AncientFaces works.

11/24

1913

Birthday

November 24, 1913

Birthdate

Unknown

Birthplace

ADVERTISEMENT BY
08/24

1999

Death

August 24, 1999

Death date

Unknown
Cause of death

Unknown
Death location

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Advertisement
Did you know?

Ruth L Witherow lived 12 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Looking for more information?
share

Memories

below

Be the 1st
to remember Ruth

Select options below to share special moments.

Introduction Ethnicity & Family History Nationality & Locations Early Life & Education Baptism Religious Beliefs Military Service Professional Career Personal Life & Family Gravesite & Burial Obituary

Share what you remember.
Ask what you wish to know.
Connect to discover more.
Advertisement
Did you know?

Ruth L Witherow lived 12 years longer than the average family member when died at the age of 85.

ADVERTISEMENT BY
Looking for more information?
share

Memories

below

Add Memories, Stories & Photos about Ruth

- See how biographies work.

Be the 1st to share and we'll let you know when others do the same.

Did you know?

In 1913, in the year that Ruth L Witherow was born, the Philippine–American War ended for good in June. While the official end of the war was in 1902, fighting continued for several years. An estimated 200,000 to 250,000 total Filipino civilians died and although the U.S. viewed its role as a colonial presence as one of preparing the Philippines for independence, American colonization drastically changed the character off the culture. The Catholic Church was no longer the state religion and English became the primary language of the government.

Did you know?

In 1931, Ruth was 18 years old when in March, “The Star Spangled Banner” officially became the national anthem by congressional resolution. Other songs had previously been used - among them, "My Country, 'Tis of Thee", "God Bless America", and "America the Beautiful". There was fierce debate about making "The Star Spangled Banner" the national anthem - Southerners and veterans organizations supported it, pacifists and educators opposed it.

ADVERTISEMENT BY ANCESTRY.COM