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Dean W. Bott1

M, #51871, b. 11 March 1922, d. 3 July 1998
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BirthDean W. Bott was born on 11 March 1922, in Brigham City, Box Elder County, Utah, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Virginia Mary Stauffer on 18 May 1946, in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Kathryn Pearl Hammond daughter of Charles Agustus Hammond and Sarah T. Tubbs, in 1982, in Everson, Whatcom County, Washington, USAG.1
DeathDean W. Bott died on 3 July 1998 in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USAG.1

Partner with Virginia Mary Stauffer b. 14 May 1925, d. 22 September 1982

Partner with Kathryn Pearl Hammond b. 20 August 1919

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Virginia Mary Stauffer1

F, #51872, b. 14 May 1925, d. 22 September 1982
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NameVirginia Mary Stauffer was also known as Virginia Mary Bott.
BirthShe was born on 14 May 1925, in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Dean W. Bott on 18 May 1946, in Lynden, Whatcom County, Washington, USAG.1
DeathShe died on 22 September 1982 in Everson, Whatcom County, Washington, USAG.1

Partner with Dean W. Bott b. 11 March 1922, d. 3 July 1998

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

John Jacob Ruhlman, II1

M, #51879, b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, I b. 27 September 1852, d. 20 February 1920
MotherCaroline Baltzly b. 10 March 1857, d. 21 April 1928
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NoteJohn Jacob Ruhlman II was always called 'Pa' by his children. His son, John Jacob Ruhlman III, told about the time Pa told the girls(his daughters) to kill the turkey while he was gone. (A Butcher'sfamily, you know!) Each one tried, and 'chickened out'. One by one they couldn't quite letthe axe fall. Finally, one of them did it, but instead of taking thehead off, she cut off only the beak and the turkey ran around squawkingwith a bloody face!. John paid for the first year of Practical BibleTraining School in Binghamton, New York for his daughter, Grace CarrieMinnie Ruhlman. After John's conversion in about 1921, he was Superintendent of theNiagara Falls City Misson for about 10 years -- Grace Ruhlman Yaxley. John is buried at Riverside Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara FallsCounty, New York, U.S.A.
BirthJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II, was born on 19 December 1877, in Buffalo, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Sophia Anna Ohm daughter of Emil Ohm and Minnie Bushing.
MarriageJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II, married Caroline Fisher.
DeathHe died on 2 November 1953 in Ransomville, Niagara County, New York, USAG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Heart Attach.1
BurialHe was buried in Riverside Cemetery, Niagara Falls, Niagara Falls County, New York, USAG.1

Children with Sophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930

SonClarence John Ruhlman b. 20 February 1905, d. 13 August 1939
SonHoward O. 'Nun' Ruhlman b. 4 April 1906, d. 8 December 1976
DaughterGrace Carrie Minnie Ruhlman b. 28 November 1908
SonJohn Ruhlman b. 1909, d. 1909
DaughterHelen Sophia Ida Ruhlman b. 30 July 1912
DaughterMinnie Ruhlman b. 1913, d. 1919
DaughterFlorence Rose Bertha Ruhlman b. 19 December 1915
SonRev. John Jacob Ruhlman, III+ b. 26 March 1917, d. 23 November 1978
DaughterMabel Ruhlman b. 1922, d. 1926
DaughterClara Ruhlman b. 26 October 1923, d. 7 November 1986
DaughterDorothy Charlotte Ruhlman b. 19 May 1926

Partner with Caroline Fisher

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Sophia Anna Ohm1,2

F, #51880, b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930

Parents

FatherEmil Ohm b. 22 October 1854, d. 10 May 1938
MotherMinnie Bushing b. 7 July 1862, d. 1 March 1928
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NameSophia Anna Ohm was also known as Sophia Anna Ruhlman.
NoteSophia Anna Ohm was born 05 May 1884 in Graves End, Long Island, NewYork, U.S.A. and died in childbirth, 9 May 1930 in Niagara Falls, NiagaraCounty, New York, U.S.A. Or was it 1932? A copy of Sophia's deathcertificate is in the possession of John Jay Ruhlman, her grandson. Sophia Ohm Ruhlman had many wonderful 'sayings' that her childrenremember. Her daughter, Florence Ruhlman Wheeler remembered: 'What you can't help, learn to like' 'What you do not tell will never be repeated' 'If they talk about anybody to you, they will talk about you to anybody' 'Try to find some good in the most unlovely' 'Keep your chin up and act like you own the world'.
BirthShe was born on 5 May 1884, in Graves End, Long Island, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married John Jacob Ruhlman, II, son of John Jacob Ruhlman, I, and Caroline Baltzly.
DeathSophia Anna Ohm died on 9 May 1930 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1

Children with John Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953

SonClarence John Ruhlman b. 20 February 1905, d. 13 August 1939
SonHoward O. 'Nun' Ruhlman b. 4 April 1906, d. 8 December 1976
DaughterGrace Carrie Minnie Ruhlman b. 28 November 1908
SonJohn Ruhlman b. 1909, d. 1909
DaughterHelen Sophia Ida Ruhlman b. 30 July 1912
DaughterMinnie Ruhlman b. 1913, d. 1919
DaughterFlorence Rose Bertha Ruhlman b. 19 December 1915
SonRev. John Jacob Ruhlman, III+ b. 26 March 1917, d. 23 November 1978
DaughterMabel Ruhlman b. 1922, d. 1926
DaughterClara Ruhlman b. 26 October 1923, d. 7 November 1986
DaughterDorothy Charlotte Ruhlman b. 19 May 1926

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".
  2. [S1150] Death certificate- Sophia Anna Ohm, in possession of John Jay & Nancy Dorian (nee Mehner) entry. Hereinafter cited as Death certificate- Sophia Anna Ohm.

Mabel Ruhlman1

F, #51881, b. 1922, d. 1926

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NoteMabel Ruhlman, cause of death, Diphtheria.
BirthMabel Ruhlman was born in 1922, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
DeathShe died in 1926 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG. Unknown GEDCOM info: Diphtheria.1

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Florence Rose Bertha Ruhlman1

F, #51882, b. 19 December 1915

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NameFlorence Rose Bertha Ruhlman was also known as Florence Rose Bertha Wheeler.
NameShe was also known as Florence Rose Bertha Campbell.
BirthShe was born on 19 December 1915, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Carl W. Wheeler in Trumansburg, Tompkins County, New York, USAG.1

Partner with Carl W. Wheeler b. 20 January 1912

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

John Ruhlman1

M, #51883, b. 1909, d. 1909

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NoteDied in infancy in 1909.
BirthJohn Ruhlman was born in 1909, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
DeathHe died in 1909 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Grace Carrie Minnie Ruhlman1

F, #51884, b. 28 November 1908

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NameGrace Carrie Minnie Ruhlman was also known as Grace Carrie Minnie Yaxley.
NoteGrace Carrie Minnie Ruhlman was born 28 Nov 1908 in Niagara Falls, NewYork. She married Dudley Thurlow 'Yak' Yaxley, son of ? Dudley. Gracegave her father, John 1/2 of her check when she went out on meetingsuntil she got married. Grace was an Evangelist beginning at the age of16, after she got married, she gave her tithe ($1.80 per week) to herfather, John (Pa) because he was working with the Tuscaora Indians.
BirthShe was born on 28 November 1908, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Dudley Thurlow 'Yax' Yaxley son of Dudley Dudley.

Partner with Dudley Thurlow 'Yax' Yaxley b. 8 January 1909, d. 19 May 1994

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Howard O. 'Nun' Ruhlman1

M, #51885, b. 4 April 1906, d. 8 December 1976

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NoteHoward O. ‘Nun’ Ruhlman had some conflict with his father, John Jacob Ruhlman II, of Niagara Falls, New York. He worked for a while on a ship on the Great Lakes and then joined the U.S. Army. He was stationed in Laredo, Texas at Fort McIntosh. There he met a lady of Spanish decent named Carlota ‘Lottie’ Dovalina. They were married in Laredo in 1929. Lottie’s great-grandfather? was a very honorable man. He was deeded a huge land grant by the Spanish government extending about 50 miles East and North of Laredo. At the end of each year he would 'settle up' to the merchants for all his debts for farm equipment, etc. On those occasions he would deed vast acreage to pay his debts for perhaps the equivalent of 10 cents per acre! (see notes about Capt. Don Jose Vasquez Borrego, Lottie’s Ancestor). Their son, son, Howard (Harold) tells the story of his father: 'Howard Sr. had a small business in Laredo. He delivered potato chips, pickled hot dogs, etc. to many bars and restaurants. One day, a big tough man in a bar called him an SOB. Howard Sr. laid his glasses and sales order forms on the bar and proceeded to punch the name caller in the face until he 'slid down the wall calling for mercy' ---'Now just stay on the floor until we leave. That’s where snakes belong!' Howard Sr. and his son Howard, proceeded to slowly and deliberately drink their orange drinks while their intruder still whimpered on the floor. 'Now if I ever see you again in the street, you cross the street to the other side when I come by --- that’s how I treat a snake' said Howard Sr. -- Howard Ruhlman, May, 1996 Howard’s daughter, Lee Ruhlman Terry had wonderful memories of her father at the Ruhlman Family Reunion in Redding, Shasta Co., California, July1995: 'My dad was Howard Ruhlman, the second oldest in John Ruhlman II family. He joined the U.S. Army and came to Texas via Galveston. Dad married my mother Carlota ‘Lottie’ Dovalina, a seventh generation Texan in 1929.He was very well known in Texas --- and was a friend to everyone. He was on the Laredo Police Force while I was growing up and everybody called him 'Sarge'. He was third in command when he left the police force to work for himself. He owned 'Atomic Sales' and sold potato chips, Roncomacaroni, etc. He owned a potato chip factory at one time and also owned the first bowling alley in Laredo. Dad was self-educated. He didn't speak Spanish when he married mom, but realized he needed it in business, so he taught himself and later spoke it fluently! I didn't realize how well known Dad was until I left Laredo. When we moved to Freeport, Brazonia Co., Texas, Bunny Gray (a BISD school board member) and I were visiting. When she heard I was from Laredo, she asked if I knew Howard Ruhlman. I said 'that’s my dad'. It seems he had come to Freeport when he was President of the Lulac’s League of the United Latin American Citizens. He started the 'Escuelitas' schools for underprivileged Latin children. He was the first Anglo President of that organization. Another time, my husband and I were at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo with a group from La Grange. Sheriff Flournoy from La Grange who was made famous on the stage and screen in 'The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas' was sitting next to me. When he heard I was from Laredo, he asked 'Do you know Howard Ruhlman?' I said, 'That’s my Dad!' He had met Dad at Pistol Meets. Dad was a sharpshooter and traveled all over Texas and Mexico on a Pistol Team. Dad was a very happy man. He loved his family, loved to fish, golf, play cards, play dominos, play pool -- he excelled at everything he did. He converted to Catholicism and is buried in the Catholic cemetery in Laredo. There is a Ruhlman Drive in Laredo that my brother Howard and sister-in-law Julia have named in their Industrial Park. The Ruhlmans are also remembered in the brick paving at St. Augustine Cathedral were Mother and Daddy were married and my brother Howard and I were baptized and made our first communion. He was so proud of his sisters and brothers. Uncle Johnny, (John Jacob Ruhlman III) visited with us before he married Aunt Kathryn. Aunt Florence and Uncle Carl Wheeler made several visits to Laredo and so did Aunt Dorothy and Uncle George Moore. Also, Uncle Dick and Aunt Clara Riffle and Aunt Helen and Uncle Al Eisenhart visited us in Laredo. Aunt Grace Yaxley never came, but we heard from her often. I saw Grandpa Ruhlman (John Jacob Ruhlman II) once, and all I can remember is that he wanted to buy me some ice skates -- I said 'it never snows in Texas!' Uncle Johnny (John Jacob Ruhlman III) spoke at Dad’s funeral - it was like seeing a younger version of Dad. They were eleven years apart. --Same smile, same gestures -- and that’s what I find here at this wonderful Reunion! I see my children and grandchildren’s faces in my cousins and aunts! The Ruhlman blood lives on! It has been a privilege being here. I thank you for the opportunity to share a little part of my Dad’s life.' --- Lee Ruhlman Terry, July,1995.
BirthHoward O. 'Nun' Ruhlman was born on 4 April 1906, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Carolota 'Lottie' Dovalina in 1929, in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 8 December 1976 in Laredo, Webb County, Texas, USAG.1

Partner with Carolota 'Lottie' Dovalina d. 19 January 1994

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Clarence John Ruhlman1

M, #51886, b. 20 February 1905, d. 13 August 1939

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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BirthClarence John Ruhlman was born on 20 February 1905, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
DeathHe died on 13 August 1939 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Minnie Ruhlman1

F, #51887, b. 1913, d. 1919

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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BirthMinnie Ruhlman was born in 1913, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
DeathShe died in 1919 in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.2

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".
  2. [S1145] Vanetta (Warren) & McKinley Horsford, Adriel Warren of Berwick, Maine (: self published). Hereinafter cited as Adriel Warren of Berwick, Maine.

Helen Sophia Ida Ruhlman1

F, #51888, b. 30 July 1912

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NameHelen Sophia Ida Ruhlman was also known as Helen Sophia Ida Eisenhart.
MarriageShe married Albert Eisenhart.
BirthShe was born on 30 July 1912, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1

Partner with Albert Eisenhart b. 7 September 1909, d. 15 March 1986

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Clara Ruhlman1

F, #51889, b. 26 October 1923, d. 7 November 1986

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NameClara Ruhlman was also known as Clara Riffle.
BirthShe was born on 26 October 1923, in Niagara, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married Richard Harrison Riffle, Sr., on 3 January 1943, in Lindley, Steuben County, New York, USAG.1
DeathShe died on 7 November 1986 in Richland, Benton County, Washington, USAG.1

Partner with Richard Harrison Riffle, Sr. b. 7 May 1918

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Dorothy Charlotte Ruhlman1

F, #51890, b. 19 May 1926

Parents

FatherJohn Jacob Ruhlman, II b. 19 December 1877, d. 2 November 1953
MotherSophia Anna Ohm b. 5 May 1884, d. 9 May 1930
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NameDorothy Charlotte Ruhlman was also known as Dorothy Charlotte Moore.
BirthShe was born on 19 May 1926, in Niagara Falls, Niagara County, New York, USAG.1
MarriageShe married George Moore.

Partner with George Moore b. 24 February 1920

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

George Moore1

M, #51892, b. 24 February 1920
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BirthGeorge Moore was born on 24 February 1920.1
MarriageHe married Dorothy Charlotte Ruhlman daughter of John Jacob Ruhlman, II, and Sophia Anna Ohm.

Partner with Dorothy Charlotte Ruhlman b. 19 May 1926

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".

Richard Harrison Riffle, Sr.1

M, #51893, b. 7 May 1918
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BirthRichard Harrison Riffle, Sr., was born on 7 May 1918, in Lindley, Steuben County, New York, USAG.1
MarriageHe married Clara Ruhlman daughter of John Jacob Ruhlman, II, and Sophia Anna Ohm, on 3 January 1943, in Lindley, Steuben County, New York, USAG.1

Partner with Clara Ruhlman b. 26 October 1923, d. 7 November 1986

Citations

  1. [S959] John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman, "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman", (18314 Beaver Marsh Rd., Mt. Vernon, WA.). . Hereinafter cited as "Compiled Records - John Jay & Nancy Dorian (Mehner) Ruhlman".