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Ruth Juanita Blakeman (1886 - 1958)

Ruth Juanita (Ruth) Blakeman
Born in Jeanerette, Iberia, Louisiana, United Statesmap
Ancestors ancestors
Daughter of and
Sister of , , , [half] and [half]
Wife of — married before 7 Jan 1902 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United Statesmap
Descendants descendants
Mother of , , , , , and
Died at age 71 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United Statesmap
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Biography

Ruth Juanita Blakeman was born on November 24, 1886 in Jeanerette, Iberia, Louisiana, United States, daughter of George Curtiss Blakeman (~1851–1894) and Henrietta Merriman (1857–1887).

Ruth(16) married Jesse Albert Wilder (21) born on March 29, 1880 in Rayne, Acadia, Louisiana, United States, son of Samuel David Wilder (1851–1930) and Alice Hoffpauir (1854–~1885). [1]Their children were:

  • Henrietta Alice Wilder (1903–1903)
  • Jesse Albert Wilder Jr (1909–1971)
  • Herschel Blakeman Wilder (1911–1995)
  • Col. Samuel David Wilder (1914–2002)[2]
  • Beverly May Wilder (1917–1977)[3]
  • Barbara Ruth Wilder (1921–2014)
  • Gloria Jane Wilder (1922–1926)
  • Peggy Ann Wilder (1926–2009)
  • George Curtis Wilder (1929–2013)

In 1910, Ruth, (age 23) lived with her husband of eight years, Jesse A Wilder (30) lived with his wife of eight years, in Artesia, Eddy, New Mexico. Jesse and Ruth had one son, Jesse A. Jr. (age 8 months). Jesse rented and worked on a farm. Ruth's half-sisters, Fanny (age 19) and Lillian (age 16), lived with them after the death of their mother in 1909. Jesse and Ruth lived next door to Frank Enderle (age 43), the step-father of Ruth's half-sisters, Fanny and Lillian Blakeman. [4]

In 1920, Ruth (age 34) lived with her husband, Jessie (age 39) in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. They owned their home without mortgage. Jess was a farmer. Their sons, Jess A. Jr., (age 10), Herschell (age 8), Sammy (age 5), and daughter, Beverly (age 3) lived with them.[5]

In 1930, Ruth (age 43) lived with her husband of 28 years, Jesse (age 50) in Police Jury Ward 6, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Jesse worked as a rice farmer. Their son, Herschell (age 18) lived with them, and worked as farm labor with Jesse. Jesse and Ruth also had sons, Sam D (age 15) and George C. (age 0), and daughters, Beverly M. (age 13), Barbara R (age 8) Peggy A (age 3 years, 5 months).[6]

In 1940, Ruth (age 53) lived with her husband, Jesse (age 60) in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Jesse worked as a farmer. Their daughters, Barbara (age 18), Peggy Ann (age 13), and son George (age 10), lived with them. [7]

Ruth died on October 6, 1958 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, aged 71. She was buried in Woodlawn Cemetery, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana.[8]

Sources

  1. ↑ Marriage: "Louisiana, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index, 1718-1925"
    Louisiana Secretary of State's Office; Baton Rouge, LA; Louisiana Marriage Index
    Ancestry Sharing Link
    Ruth L Blakeman marriage to Jesse A. Wilder on 7 Jan 1902 in Arcadia, Louisiana, USA.
  2. ↑ Birth of son Samuel David Wilder: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
    FamilySearch Record: 6K7H-PRZH (accessed 8 February 2024)
    Samuel David Wilder born to Ruth Blakeman.
  3. ↑ Birth of daughter Beverly Wilder Dommert: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
    citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
    FamilySearch Record: 6K7W-V7D3 (accessed 8 February 2024)
    Beverly Wilder Dommert born to Ruth Blakeman.
  4. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004972889; FHL microfilm: 1374927; Image number: 702; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03472-6
    FamilySearch Record: MGSD-G8G (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRJP-94J8
    Ruth Wilder (23), wife, in household of Jesse A Wilder (30) in Artesia, Eddy, New Mexico, United States. Born in Louisiana.
  5. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 4; Digital film/folder number: 004965981; FHL microfilm: 1820603; Image number: 594; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01948-6
    FamilySearch Record: MVQ3-YMZ (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RX9-9FZ
    Jessie A Welder, Sr (39), married head of household in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
  6. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 38; Digital film/folder number: 004950783; FHL microfilm: 2340517; Image number: 752; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03763-4
    FamilySearch Record: XMTJ-FY5 (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4R-DQZ
    Ruth F Wilder (43), wife, in household of Jessee Wilder (50) in Police Jury Ward 6, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
  7. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
    citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 56; Digital film/folder number: 005454614; Image number: 440; Sheet number: 14; Sheet letter: B
    FamilySearch Record: VYRQ-BW4 (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-2SX5
    Ruth Wilder (53), wife, in household of Jesse A Wilder (60) in Ward Six, Acadia, Louisiana, United States. Born in Louisiana.
  8. ↑ Death of wife Ruth Blakeman Wilder: "Louisiana Deaths, 1850-1875, 1894-1960"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 005051811; Image number: 294
    FamilySearch Record: QLHZ-WXYL (accessed 8 February 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9TDR-HBD
    Jesse A in death record for wife Ruth Blakeman Wilder 6 Oct 1958 in Crowley, Acadia, Louisiana, United States.

See also:

  • Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
    Find A Grave: Memorial #7063812 (accessed 8 February 2024)
    Memorial page for Ruth Blakeman Wilder (24 Nov 1886-6 Oct 1958), citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Crowley, Acadia Parish, Louisiana, USA (plot: Sec B.); Maintained by Joel Manuel (contributor 46494625).




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