Ruth Chapin
b: 26 NOV 1896
d: 02 JUL 1975
Biography
1921 applied for passport to travel with parents to Europe. 5 ft. 9.5inches tall. Social worker. After marriage, lived in South Orange,NJ. Graduated from Simmons College.

Ruth Chapin Gerhard, wife of Francis J. Gerhard, died on July 2, 1975,of 44B Forest Dr., Springfield, NJ, formerly of South Orange, NJ.Also survived by a brother, Clarence A. Chapin, of Walnut Creek, CA.At the decedent's request there will be no funeral service. Friendsmay make a contribution to the charity fo their choice. New YorkTimes, 7/3/1975
Facts
  • 26 NOV 1896 - Birth - ; Illinois
  • 02 JUL 1975 - Death - ; Springfield, New Jersey
  • ABT 1921 - Residence -
  • 1910 - Residence - Age in 1910: 15; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: ; Newton Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts
  • 1900 - Residence - Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter ; Chicago Ward 26, Cook, Illinois
  • 1930 - Residence - Age: 33; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter ; Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts
  • 1920 - Residence - Age: 22; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter ; Newton Ward 7, Middlesex, Massachusetts
  • 09 SEP 1922 - Arrival - Age: 25 ; New York, New York
  • 15 FEB 1935 - Arrival - Age: 35 ; San Pedro, Wilmington and Los Angeles, California, United States
  • Occupation - Big society lady in Boston
  • ABT 1921 - Residence -
  • 1910 - Residence - Age in 1910: 15; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: ; Newton Ward 6, Middlesex, Massachusetts
  • 1900 - Residence - Age: 3; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter ; Chicago Ward 26, Cook, Illinois
  • 1930 - Residence - Age: 33; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter ; Brookline, Norfolk, Massachusetts
  • 1920 - Residence - Age: 22; Marital Status: Single; Relation to Head of House: Daughter ; Newton Ward 7, Middlesex, Massachusetts
  • 1962 - Social Security Nbr - 155-36-3112
Ancestors
   
Clarence Calvin Chapin
19 JUN 1842 - 30 SEP 1915
 
 
Ernest Manellus Chapin
30 JUN 1873 - 21 MAY 1960
  
  
  
Clara Christiana Morgan
25 DEC 1852 - 24 NOV 1926
 
Ruth Chapin
26 NOV 1896 - 02 JUL 1975
  
 
  
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Isabella (Belle) Ardell
27 DEC 1874 - AFT 1929
  
  
  
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Family Group Sheet - Child
PARENT (M) Ernest Manellus Chapin
Birth30 JUN 1873Fairmont, Nebraska
Death21 MAY 1960
MarriageOCT 1895to Isabella (Belle) Ardell at Chicago, Illinois
FatherClarence Calvin Chapin
MotherClara Christiana Morgan
PARENT (F) Isabella (Belle) Ardell
Birth27 DEC 1874Chicago, Illinois
DeathAFT 1929
MarriageOCT 1895to Ernest Manellus Chapin at Chicago, Illinois
Father?
Mother?
CHILDREN
FRuth Chapin
Birth26 NOV 1896Illinois
Death02 JUL 1975Springfield, New Jersey
Marriage1937to Francis Johnstone Gerhard at New York or New Jersey
MClarence Ardell Chapin
Birth20 APR 1899Illinois
Death11 APR 1981San Francisco, California
Marriage1929to Marion Alice Bell at New York?
Family Group Sheet - Spouse
PARENT (M) Francis Johnstone Gerhard
Birth04 AUG 1890
DeathJAN 1979 Morristown, New Jersey
Marriage1937to Ruth Chapin at New York or New Jersey
Father?
Mother?
PARENT (F) Ruth Chapin
Birth26 NOV 1896Illinois
Death02 JUL 1975 Springfield, New Jersey
Marriage1937to Francis Johnstone Gerhard at New York or New Jersey
FatherErnest Manellus Chapin
MotherIsabella (Belle) Ardell
CHILDREN
Evidence
[S58] 1910 United States Federal Census
[S97] California, Passenger and Crew Lists, 1882-1957
[S65] 1930 United States Federal Census
[S96] U.S. Passport Applications, 1795-1925
[S64] 1920 United States Federal Census
[S76] 1900 United States Federal Census
[S108] New York, Passenger Lists, 1820-1957
[S94] Social Security Death Index
[S38] wft976vol3.FTW
[S43] World Family Tree Vol. 3, Ed. 1
Descendancy Chart
Ruth Chapin b: 26 NOV 1896 d: 02 JUL 1975
Francis Johnstone Gerhard b: 04 AUG 1890 d: JAN 1979