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John Anton Ruth

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John Anton Ruth

Birth
Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Death
31 Jan 1897 (aged 52)
Baltimore City, Maryland, USA
Burial
Baltimore, Baltimore City, Maryland, USA Add to Map
Plot
S 127
Memorial ID
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John A Ruth is the father of George Herman Ruth, Sr. (1871-1918) and is the grandfather of "Babe Ruth". At the time of his death he was making Lightning Rods, a trade carried on by sons John and George.

His death certificate states that he was 52 years and 7 months at the time of his death on Jan 31, 1897. His approximate birth date is June 1844.

Contributor Ron Baublitz added his birth date as June 21, 1844.

One week before he died he transferred the deed to his house to a trust held by Herman Strodtman. The trust was for the benefit of the children, when the youngest comes of age. His full name as it appears in this deed is John Anton Ruth.

He was buried in Loudon Park on February 3, 1897.

Biography: Stephen A Conner
John A Ruth is the father of George Herman Ruth, Sr. (1871-1918) and is the grandfather of "Babe Ruth". At the time of his death he was making Lightning Rods, a trade carried on by sons John and George.

His death certificate states that he was 52 years and 7 months at the time of his death on Jan 31, 1897. His approximate birth date is June 1844.

Contributor Ron Baublitz added his birth date as June 21, 1844.

One week before he died he transferred the deed to his house to a trust held by Herman Strodtman. The trust was for the benefit of the children, when the youngest comes of age. His full name as it appears in this deed is John Anton Ruth.

He was buried in Loudon Park on February 3, 1897.

Biography: Stephen A Conner


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