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Ruth Jo (Bolten) Kirby-Smith (1919 - 2003)

Ruth Jo Kirby-Smith formerly Bolten
Born in San Francisco, California, United Statesmap
Wife of — married [date unknown] [location unknown]
Wife of — married 9 Jan 1941 in New York, United Statesmap
[children unknown]
Died at age 83 in Texas, United Statesmap
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Biography

Ruth Jo Unknown was born on December 20, 1919 in San Francisco, California, United States.

Ruth married Frank Saenz Kirby-Smith (born on March 3, 1915 in Batopilas de Manuel Gómez Morín, Chihuahua, Mexico; son of William Selden Kirby-Smith and Dolores (Saenz) Kirby-Smith).[1]

In 1920, Ruth was living in household of Joseph S Bolton (30) in Angel Island, Marin with Joseph S Bolton (30), Rae W Bolton (30), Richard S Bolton (5), and Ruth J Bolton (0). [2]

In 1930, Ruth (10) was living in household of Joseph S Bolten (40) in Louisville, Jefferson with Joseph S Bolten (40), Rae W Bolten (40), Richard S Bolten (15), and Ruth J Bolten (10). [3]

Ruth died on June 21, 2003 in Texas, United States, aged 83. She was buried in Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas.[4]

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

  • Rae W Bolten
  • Richard S Bolten

Sources

  1. Marriage: "Texas, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current"
    El Paso Herald-Post; Publication Date: 17/ Jun/ 1946; Publication Place: El Paso, Texas, USA; URL: https://www.newspapers.com/image/797767036/?article=a9bce45a-d132-492f-947a-db6db930e408&xid=4720&terms=Ruth_?_J_Bolten
    Ancestry Record 50076 #4957376607 (accessed 7 March 2024)
    Ruth J Bolten marriage to Frank Kirby-Smith on 17 Jun 1946 in El Paso, Texas, USA.
  2. 1920 Census: "1920 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1920; Census Place: Angel Island, Marin, California; Roll: T625_120; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 97
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6061 #5452146 (accessed 7 March 2024)
    Ruth J Bolton (0), single daughter, in household of Joseph S Bolton (30) in Angel Island, Marin, California. Born in California.
    1 Jan 1920: Angel Island, Marin, California
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Joseph S Bolton M White 30 Married Head Physician New York
    Rae W Bolton F White 30 Married Wife None New York
    Richard S Bolton M White 5 Single Son None Illinois
    Ruth J Bolton F White 0 Single Daughter None California
  3. 1930 Census: "1930 United States Federal Census"
    Year: 1930; Census Place: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0137; FHL microfilm: 2340493
    Ancestry Sharing Link - Ancestry Record 6224 #81622575 (accessed 7 March 2024)
    Ruth J Bolten (10), single daughter, in household of Joseph S Bolten (40) in Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky, USA. Born in California.
    2 Apr 1930: Louisville, Jefferson, Kentucky
    Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place
    Joseph S Bolten M White 40 Married Head Physician New York
    Rae W Bolten F White 40 Married Wife New York
    Richard S Bolten M White 15 Single Son Illinois
    Ruth J Bolten F White 10 Single Daughter California
  4. Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/72409744/ruth-jo-kirby-smith: accessed 06 November 2023), memorial page for Ruth Jo Kirby-Smith (20 Dec 1919–21 Jun 2003), Find a Grave Memorial ID 72409744, citing Fort Bliss National Cemetery, El Paso, El Paso County, Texas, USA; Maintained by Paula and Dale (contributor 46489742).

See also:

  • 2003 Social Security: "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007"
    Original data: Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007
    Ancestry Record 60901 #23233431 (accessed 7 March 2024)
    Name: Ruth Bolton [Ruth Bolten Saunders] [Ruth Kirbysmith] [Ruth Kirby Smith] [Ruth Kirby-Smith]; Gender: Female; Race: White; Birth Date: 20 Dec 1919; Birth Place: San Francisco, California [San Francisc, California]; Death Date: 21 Jun 2003; Father: Joseph S Bolten; Mother: Rachel W Johnston; Notes: Apr 1942: Name listed as RUTH BOLTON; Apr 1942: Name listed as RUTH BOLTEN SAUNDERS; Aug 1946: Name listed as RUTH JOE KIRBYSMITH; 13 Mar 1986: Name listed as RUTH KIRBY SMITH; 02 Jul 2003: Name listed as RUTH J KIRBY-SMITH.
  • Birth: "California Birth Index, 1905-1995"
    Birthdate: 20 Dec 1919; Birth County: San Francisco
    Ancestry Record 5247 #717005 (accessed 7 March 2024)
    Ruth Bolten born on 20 Dec 1919.
  • Marriage: "New York, New York, Index to Marriage Licenses, 1908-1910, 1938-1940"
    New York City Department of Records & Information Services; New York City, New York; New York City Marriage Licenses; Borough: Manhattan; Year: 1941; Certificate Number: 325
    Ancestry Record 61788 #90335456 (accessed 8 March 2024)
    Ruth Joe Bolten (21) marriage to Victor Zeiter on 10 Jan 1941 in New York, Manhattan, New York, New York, USA.




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Hi Norman,

Ruth's maiden name was Bolten.

Ben

posted on Unknown-659491 (merged) by Ben Couch III
edited by Ben Couch III
Ben,

When you come across something which confirms which spelling to use, let post a comment. I will update her maiden name once we are certain of the spelling. Thanks.

posted on Unknown-659491 (merged) by Norman Jones

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