Ruth cell

Birth and Death

Ruth is reportedly the daughter of Viola Cole and raised by Hettie as her own. This is unproven. Ruth was born February 10, 1893 according to the 1900 census and 1894 on other documents.

Ruth died one day after her birthday February 11th, 1988. She had lived with complications of a stroke for many years. She passed after a previous (ten months) heart attack weakened her . Her final cause of death was sepsis.

She is buried in Oak Woods Cemetery in Chicago , Illinois.

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Marriage

Ruth was married to Ike Riddle who was killed between 1917-19 in Arkansas.
Ruth married secondly James Taylor who died on 29 Feb 1936. Her last husband was Mr. Moore. She spent most of her life in Illinois.
Ruth had three children with Ike Riddle, Sr.

Children

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Spouse: Ike Riddle, Jr.
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Spouse: James Taylor
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Spouse: Mr. Moore
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Children
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1 F: Gurtherine Estelle Riddle
Birth: 9-18-1912
Died: December, 2018 at 106 years old!
Spouse: Andrew Reid
Spouse: Art D. Taylor
Spouse: Booker T. Fitzgerald
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2 F: Ethel Carline "Tiny" Riddle
Birth: 10-29-1914
Died: March 2014
Spouse Milton R. Jackson
Spouse: Dee Grady
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3 M: Ike Riddle III
Birth: 14 Dec 1915
Death: 16 Mar 2000
Spouse: Eloise Graham
Spouse: Geraldine Covington

These beautiful photos of Ruth Johnson were shared by Valarie J., I slightly restored -emp
These beautiful photos of Ruth Johnson were shared by Valarie J., I slightly restored -emp
7 Ruth restored
Ruth and Bessie Johnson. I took this photo at the 2004 reunion. It was hanging in Willie Mack's home. I slightly restored. -emp
Ruth and Bessie Johnson. I took this photo at the 2004 reunion. It was hanging in Willie Mack's home. I slightly restored. -emp
Ruth in Chicago
Ruth older
Gert, Isaac, and Ethel. Photo pillow in the background needs identification. Shared by Valarie J.. Restored slightly by emp.
Gert, Isaac, and Ethel. Photo pillow in the background needs identification. Shared by Valarie J.. Restored slightly by emp.
Gert as a young child. Shared by Valarie J.. Restored by emp.
Gert as a young child. Shared by Valarie J.. Restored by emp.
Young Ethel. Shared by Valarie J.
Young Ethel. Shared by Valarie J.
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Photo Gallery of Ruth Johnson Riddle Moore Descendants :

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