Tripp Families of North America
Ruth Simmons
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1. Ruth Simmons was born in 1795 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; died on 14 Nov 1880 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. Family/Spouse: Peleg Potter. Peleg (son of Thomas Potter and Ruth Hart) was born on 23 Aug 1794 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 03 Sep 1878 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 2. Nancy S Potter
was born in February 1819 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; died on 17 August 1903 in Acushnet, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 3. Abner S Potter
was born on 4 Oct 1820 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; died on 15 Jul 1886 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 4. Amanda Maria Nichols
was born in 1825 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 7 Jun 1880 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
- 5. Charles F. Potter
was born on 29 Jun 1836 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Jan 1914 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
- 2. Nancy S Potter
Generation: 2
2. Nancy S Potter (1.Ruth1) was born in February 1819 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; died on 17 August 1903 in Acushnet, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Family/Spouse: William G Allen. William (son of Job Allen and Mary Waite) was born in 1816 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 27 Mar 1897 in Acushnet, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 6. James H Allen
was born on 9 Oct 1838 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Jan 1913 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Jan 1913 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 7. Charles Frederick Allen
was born on 24 Sep 1858 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Mar 1911 in Acushnet, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 6. James H Allen
3. Abner S Potter (1.Ruth1) was born on 4 Oct 1820 in Tiverton, Newport, Rhode Island, USA; died on 15 Jul 1886 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Abner married Mary Elizabeth Tripp on 27 Jul 1845 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Allen Tripp and Mary Polly Macomber) was born on 3 Oct 1829 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 8. Eliza Ann Potter
was born on 2 Sep 1847 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 May 1874 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 9. James W Potter
was born on 17 Jun 1849 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Sep 1913 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 10. Benjamin Franklin Potter
was born on 10 May 1855 in Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Feb 1861 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA.
- 11. Flora M Potter
was born on 28 Feb 1866 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 11 Nov 1931; was buried in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 8. Eliza Ann Potter
4. Amanda Maria Nichols (1.Ruth1) was born in 1825 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 7 Jun 1880 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
5. Charles F. Potter (1.Ruth1) was born on 29 Jun 1836 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Jan 1914 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Generation: 3
6. James H Allen (2.Nancy2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 9 Oct 1838 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 6 Jan 1913 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Jan 1913 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
James married Anjanetta J Tripp on 31 Jul 1856 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Anjanetta (daughter of Nathaniel Tripp and Lucy Pettey) was born in 1840 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1922 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in 1922 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 12. Walter Kempton Allen
was born on 14 Feb 1864 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1948 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
- 13. William Amasa Allen
was born on 9 Jul 1871 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 12. Walter Kempton Allen
7. Charles Frederick Allen (2.Nancy2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 24 Sep 1858 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 8 Mar 1911 in Acushnet, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Charles married Mary Julia Stuart on 29 Jun 1877 in Rochester, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Mary (daughter of Hiram F. Stuart and Mary Julia Tripp) was born in 1857 in Wareham, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Jan 1899 in Acushnet, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
8. Eliza Ann Potter (3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 2 Sep 1847 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 May 1874 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Family/Spouse: James T Rose. James was born about 1829 in Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 14. Edward H Rose
was born in Sep in Massachusetts, USA.
- 15. Charles Robeson Rose
was born on 27 Mar 1867 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 10 Jul 1945 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried in Altadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
- 16. Benjamin F Rose
was born about 1868 in Massachusetts, USA.
- 14. Edward H Rose
9. James W Potter (3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 17 Jun 1849 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 30 Sep 1913 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
James married Carrie H Upham on 23 Jul 1875 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Carrie (daughter of John N Upham and Adeline B Chase, daughter of John H Upham and Adeline B Chase) was born on 24 Nov 1858 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1927 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 17. William Bradford Potter
was born on 23 Jan 1877 in Massachusetts, USA; died in 1955 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 18. Baby Girl Potter
was born on 11 Mar 1883 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Mar 1883 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 19. Maude May Potter
was born on 28 Jul 1887 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1969 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
- 17. William Bradford Potter
10. Benjamin Franklin Potter (3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 10 May 1855 in Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Feb 1861 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA.
11. Flora M Potter (3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 28 Feb 1866 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 11 Nov 1931; was buried in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Flora married Albert H Francis in 1885. Albert (son of Alexander Hathaway Francis and Maria Nancy Taber) was born on 9 May 1864 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 31 Aug 1910 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 20. Florence Barnes Francis
was born on 6 July 1891 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died in Nov 1964; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Flora married David C Ryder on 11 Jan 1905 in New Bedford, Massachusetts, USA. David (son of Holder M. Ryder and Sarah Elizabeth Tripp) was born in Dec 1870 in Massachusetts, USA; died on 11 May 1959; was buried in Dartmouth, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 20. Florence Barnes Francis
Generation: 4
12. Walter Kempton Allen (6.James3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 14 Feb 1864 in Fall River, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1948 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Walter married Laura Ann Gibbs on 18 Nov 1884 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Laura (daughter of Moses Crandell Gibbs and Susan T Donovan) was born on 16 Sep 1864 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 21. Susan Lynden Allen
was born on 11 Mar 1893 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died in Jan 1968 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
- 21. Susan Lynden Allen
13. William Amasa Allen (6.James3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 9 Jul 1871 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
William married Fannie M. Allen on 23 Oct 1895 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Fannie (daughter of William H Allen and Margaret Coady) was born about 1873 in New York City. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
14. Edward H Rose (8.Eliza3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born in Sep in Massachusetts, USA.
15. Charles Robeson Rose (8.Eliza3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 27 Mar 1867 in Dartmouth, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 10 Jul 1945 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA; was buried in Altadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.
Charles married Mary Kezia Wilton on 12 Dec 1915 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. Mary (daughter of Charles W Wilton and Kezia (-) Wilton) was born on 1 Nov 1870 in Lambeth, Surrey, England; died on 24 Jan 1952 in Los Angeles County, California, USA; was buried in Altadena, Los Angeles, California, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 22. Genevieve Mary Rose
was born on 26 Dec 1913 in California, USA; died on 2 Sep 1995 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
- 22. Genevieve Mary Rose
16. Benjamin F Rose (8.Eliza3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born about 1868 in Massachusetts, USA.
17. William Bradford Potter (9.James3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 23 Jan 1877 in Massachusetts, USA; died in 1955 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
William married Lillian Kennedy on 11 Mar 1907 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Lillian (daughter of William Kennedy and Mary Doyle) was born about 1888 in Albany, Albany, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
18. Baby Girl Potter (9.James3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 11 Mar 1883 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 Mar 1883 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
19. Maude May Potter (9.James3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 28 Jul 1887 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died in 1969 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Maude married Walter Henry Wilson on 6 May 1905 in Berlin, Coos, New Hampshire, USA. Walter (son of James F Wilson and Maria Smith) was born on 5 Feb 1884 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 3 Jan 1968; was buried in Parma, Monroe, New York, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 23. Harold O Wilson
was born on 11 Sep 1905 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
Family/Spouse: Manuel Cabral Medeiros, Jr. Manuel was born on 28 Jun 1895 in Portugal; died on 8 Jun 1953. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
- 23. Harold O Wilson
20. Florence Barnes Francis (11.Flora3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 6 July 1891 in Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts, USA; died in Nov 1964; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America.
Florence married Ralph Hercules Brightman on 29 Dec 1909 in Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA. Ralph (son of Philander H Brightman and Elizabeth A Babbitt) was born on 4 Aug 1885 in Westport, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 9 Mar 1931 in Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Westport, Bristol County, Massachusetts, United States of America. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 24. Guy H Brightman
was born on 30 Dec 1912 in Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 May 1989 in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Hyannis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
- 24. Guy H Brightman
Generation: 5
21. Susan Lynden Allen (12.Walter4, 6.James3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 11 Mar 1893 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died in Jan 1968 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA.
Susan married Waldo Shurtleff Thomas on 16 Jun 1915 in Middleboro, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. Waldo was born on 14 Jul 1893 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died on 21 Apr 1970 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Children:
- 25. Weldon Allen Thomas
was born on 2 Nov 1919 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Dec 1989.
- 25. Weldon Allen Thomas
22. Genevieve Mary Rose (15.Charles4, 8.Eliza3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 26 Dec 1913 in California, USA; died on 2 Sep 1995 in Los Angeles County, California, USA.
Genevieve married Floyd E Steward on 4 Jan 1960 in Los Angeles County, California, USA. Floyd was born about 1919. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
23. Harold O Wilson (19.Maude4, 9.James3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 11 Sep 1905 in New Bedford, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA.
24. Guy H Brightman (20.Florence4, 11.Flora3, 3.Abner2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 30 Dec 1912 in Fairhaven, Bristol, Massachusetts, USA; died on 12 May 1989 in Barnstable County, Massachusetts, USA; was buried in Hyannis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA.
Family/Spouse: Charlotte Mary Drew. Charlotte (daughter of Carl Maxwell Drew and Mary A Drew) was born on 1 May 1915 in Amherst, Hampshire, Massachusetts, USA; died on 15 September 1999; was buried in Hyannis, Barnstable, Massachusetts, USA. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]
Generation: 6
25. Weldon Allen Thomas (21.Susan5, 12.Walter4, 6.James3, 2.Nancy2, 1.Ruth1) was born on 2 Nov 1919 in Middleborough, Plymouth, Massachusetts, USA; died on 17 Dec 1989.