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     Abraham Harr Ruth was born on 13 October 1918.¹ He was the son of Leidy L. Ruth and Mary Elizabeth Harr.¹

     Allen Ruth married Sallie (?).¹

     Alma K. Ruth was born in March 1901 at New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Joseph Gehman Ruth and Mary Oberholtzer Kratz.¹ Alma K. Ruth died in 1975. She was buried in 1975 at Line Lexington Mennonite Church Cemetery, Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 44124068.
Note: Did not marry.

     Anna Ruth was born circa August 1859 at New Britain Twp., Bucks Co. (probably), PA.¹ She was the daughter of William Ruth and Hannah Benner.² Anna Ruth married John Moyer after June 1880 at Bucks Co. (probably), PA, Living at home with parents in 1880 census.²

     Anna Estella Ruth was born on 18 July 1893 at Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles G. Ruth and Rosa E. Moyer.¹ Anna Estella Ruth married Ephraim Alderfer, son of Frank Alderfer and Catharine (?), on 16 February 1918.²

     Anna Louise Ruth was born on 28 June 1909 at Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Leidy L. Ruth and Mary Elizabeth Harr.¹ Anna Louise Ruth married Clayton A. Smucker, son of Amos L. Smucker and Lydia Kurtz. Anna Louise Ruth died on 23 July 2003 at age 94.

     Anna Mary Ruth was born on 7 January 1862 at Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Noah Ruth and Maria Gehman.¹ Anna Mary Ruth married John L. Moyer, son of Abraham Moyer and Elizabeth Lapp, on 28 January 1888.¹

     Arthur Ruth was born in September 1892 at New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Isaiah Ruth and Amanda Delp.¹

     Benjamin Ruth was born circa 1848 at Montgomery Co. (probably), PA.¹ He was the son of Abraham Ruth and Anna (?)¹ Benjamin Ruth married Catharine Young, daughter of Michael Young and Mary Price, circa 1871.

     Catharine Ruth was born in 1826.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph Ruth and Anna Price.¹ Catharine Ruth married John S. Rosenberger, No children.¹

     Catharine Ruth married Abraham Cassel.¹

     Charles G. Ruth was born on 27 January 1860 at Bucks Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Noah Ruth and Maria Gehman.¹ Charles G. Ruth married Rosa E. Moyer, daughter of Abraham Gerhart Moyer and Anna Hunsberger, on 6 January 1887.¹ Charles G. Ruth was Mennonite.¹ He died on 3 March 1914 at age 54.¹ He was buried in March 1914 at Line Lexington Mennonite Church Cemetery, Line Lexington, Bucks Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 52446283.

     Charles Henry Ruth married Marie Stirlith.

     Charles Henry Ruth Jr. was born on 17 August 1911 at Oklahoma City, Oklahoma Co., OK. He was the son of Charles Henry Ruth and Marie Stirlith. Charles Henry Ruth Jr. married Lois Josephine Webb, daughter of Thomas Dart Webb and Josephine Frances Prather, on 16 January 1932 at Manassas, Prince William Co., VA. Charles Henry Ruth Jr. married Graziella (?) before April 1940.¹ Charles Henry Ruth Jr. lived on 16 April 1940 at 1911 Key Boulevard, Arlington, Arlington Co., VA.¹ He began military service WW II service, Major, U.S. Army Air Corps. He died on 19 February 1963 at Washington, District of Columbia, at age 51. He was buried in February 1963 at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington Co., VA.

     Clara Ruth was born on 22 December 1901 at Chalfont, Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Abraham G. Ruth and Amelia Nice.¹ Clara Ruth married Ernest Clemens, son of Jacob Clemens and Hanna Rittenhouse, on 4 October 1922.²

     Clarence Ruth was born on 8 November 1915 at Bucks Co., PA.¹ He was the son of Horace Ruth and Bertha Moyer.¹

     Cora May Ruth was born on 14 September 1904 at Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles G. Ruth and Rosa E. Moyer.¹ Cora May Ruth married Levi Hange, son of Joseph Hange and Elizabeth (?), on 28 June 1924.¹

     Dora Ruth was born on 17 April 1889 at Bucks Co. (probably), PA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph S. Ruth and Sarah A. Leidy.¹ Dora Ruth married Horace Alderfer, son of Franklin L. Alderfer and Catharine Landis, on 10 May 1911, Ceremony by Rev. J. O. Lindeman.¹

     Dorothy Ruth was born on 21 July 1911.¹ She was the daughter of Leidy L. Ruth and Mary Elizabeth Harr.¹ Dorothy Ruth married Melvin S. Clemens, son of Jacob Alderfer Clemens and Elizabeth G. Sell. Dorothy Ruth died on 29 July 2003 at Allen Co., OH, at age 92

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Dorothy Ruth Clemens‚ 92‚ of Bluffton‚ OH‚ died July 29‚ 2003 at the Mennonite Memorial Home. She was the wife of the late Melvin S. Clemens.

Born July 21‚ 1911 in Line Lexington‚ she was a daughter of the late Leidy L. and Mary Elizabeth (Harr) Ruth. She was a 1933 graduate of Bluffton College.

Mrs. Clemens was the co-owner of Mrs. Clemens' Salads for 30 years.

She was a member of the First Mennonite Church in Bluffton and had been a member of the Zion Mennonite Church in Souderton.

She was buried in 2003 at Zion Memorial Gardens, Montgomery Co., PA, Findagrave #27829810.

     Edna Ruth was born on 10 December 1897 at Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Charles G. Ruth and Rosa E. Moyer.¹ Edna Ruth married Paul Hunsberger, son of Jonas Hunsberger and Catharine Haecock, on 19 June 1920.¹

     Elizabeth Ruth married Isaac Cassel.¹

     Elizabeth Ruth was born on 23 November 1874.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph S. Ruth and Sarah A. Leidy.¹ Elizabeth Ruth died on 16 February 1878 at age 3.¹

     Elizabeth Ruth was born on 28 December 1906.¹ She was the daughter of Elmer L. Ruth and Anna Mary Bergey.¹

     Ella K. Ruth was born on 27 October 1887 at Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Joseph Gehman Ruth and Mary Oberholtzer Kratz.¹ Ella K. Ruth married Wallace Souder, son of Rev. Mahlon Crouthamel Souder and Lizzie K. Allebach, on 6 April 1911.¹ Ella K. Ruth died on 3 August 1945 at age 57 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Gospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 37 - December 14, 1945, page 718, 719

SOUDER, HEDRICK, RUSH. - On Friday evening, Aug. 3, in a tragic accident, five out of six occupants in an automobile met almost instant death when a trolley struck the car in which they were riding.

Ella K., widow of the late Wallace A. Souder and twin daughter of the late Bishop Joseph and Mary Ruth, was born Oct. 27, 1887; died Aug. 3, 1945; aged 57 y. 9 m. 6 d. Early in life she united with the Mennonite Church and was always a consistent, faithful member and an active Christian worker. In the Sunday school, sewing circle, and all church activities, she was present and contributed to her utmost for the success of every cause. Wherever there was a need in the community she was present to assist. Just two days before meeting death she visited her twin sister, who was ill, and assisted her with her household duties. From there she went to call upon her sister-in-law. As she drove out the lane, she cheerfully called out: "It doesn't matter when we leave, just so we're ready." We believe Sister Souder was ready. She is survived by one daughter (Margaret Rush), 4 grandchildren, one brother and 2 sisters.

This tragic accident took place at 8:30 p. m. Mrs. Souder, together with her daughter (Mrs. Hedrick) and the three Hedrick children and another grandson (Dale Rush), had spent some time in the recently enlarged Self-Service Market operated by Mrs. Hedrick's husband, Ralph B. Hedrick, in Lansdale, Pa. After leaving the store in the care operated by Mrs. Souder, they drove to the Hedrick home, north of Lansdale. Upon crossing the trolley tracks, on the private driveway leading into the Hedrick home, a northbound trolley hit the car with a terrible impact, throwing the car more than fifty feet. The car was terribly crushed and it is believed that both Mrs. Souder and Mrs. Hedrick died of broken necks resulting from the impact. The ambulance and Mr. Hedrick were called to the scene of the accident. The victims were at once removed to Elm Terrace Hospital, Lansdale and Mrs. Souder and Mrs. Hedrick were pronounced dead without being removed from the ambulance. Harold, Ella Mae, and Donald Hedrick and Dale Rush were taken into the hospital. Harold was immediately pronounced dead and Ella Mae twenty minutes later. Dale lived until Saturday afternoon, in spite of his serious injuries. Before his death he spoke some precious words to his father. Donald Hedrick, with a serious skull fracture, concussion, and a neck injury, survived the accident and is seemingly fully recovered. He alone is left to comfort his sorely bereaved father. Two funeral directors took charge of the bodies from the hospital. The Hedrick family was taken to the George R. Huff Funeral Homes in Lansdale and the bodies of Mrs. Souder and Dale Rush were taken to the Hunsicker Funeral Parlor in Souderton. On Monday evening approximately twenty-five hundred people viewed the bodies, clothed in simple white, without any flowers displayed, in these two funeral homes, giving a strong testimony for simplicity in death. The funeral was held in the Rockhill Mennonite Church Tuesday afternoon, Aug. 7. John E. Lapp conducted the devotional period, reading selections from I Cor. 15 and I Thess. 4. Jacob Z. Rittenhouse spoke from the text, Eccl. 9:5, and Clinton D. Landis from Amos 4:12. Wilson Overholt led in the closing prayer. There was a vast multitude of people present for the funeral services. An unusual part of the burial, in the adjoining cemetery, was that three separate committals were made - for the Hedrick family, Mrs. Souder, and Dale Rush. The Lord allowed the survivors of this family to be tried as Job of old, but demonstrated that His grace is sufficient for every time of need. Possibly few other individuals could demonstrate Christian fortitude under trial as these survivors. They thereby have given a powerful testimony to the sufficiency of the grace of God, to all in the communityGospel Herald - Vol. XXXVIII, No . 37 - December 14, 1945, page 718, 719.

She was buried in August 1945 at Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery, Rock Hill, Bucks Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 11000478.

     Elmer L. Ruth was born on 18 September 1876.¹ He was the son of Joseph S. Ruth and Sarah A. Leidy.¹ Elmer L. Ruth married Anna Mary Bergey, daughter of Jonas G. Bergey and Elizabeth Swartley, on 5 December 1900.¹

     Emma Ruth was born on 27 October 1887 at New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Rev. Joseph Gehman Ruth and Mary Oberholtzer Kratz.¹ Emma Ruth married Preston Alderfer Souder, son of John Derstine Souder and Sallie Godshall Alderfer, on 6 April 1911, Ceremony by Rev. Samuel Detwiler.¹ Emma Ruth died on 2 May 1961 at age 73 Obituary (findagrave.com):

Gospel Herald - Volume LIV, Number 24 - June 13, 1961, pages 550, 551, 552

Souder, Emma Kratz, daughter of Joseph and Mary Ruth, was born in New Britain Twp., Pa., Oct 27, 1887; died suddenly of a heart attack May 2, 1961; aged 73 y. 6 m. 5 d. She attended the annual Franconia Mission Board meeting the evening before and planned to attend that morning. She stopped at the Rockhill Mennonite Home near Sellersville, and died a few minutes after driving her car there. On April 6, 1911, she was married to Preston A. Souder, who died March 23, 1959. Surviving are 2 sons (John R., of the homestead and Lester R., Skippack, Pa.), 2 daughters (Dorothy R.-Mrs. Charles E. Miller, Telford; and Sallie R.-Mrs. Stanley G. Shisler, Harleysville), 2 sisters (Margaret-Mrs. Henry K. Delp, Line Lexington, Pa; and Alma K. Ruth, Philadelphia), one brother (Horace K., Colmar, Pa.), and 14 grandchildren. One sister and one grandchild preceded her in death. She was a member of the Rockhill Church, where funeral services were held May 6, in charge of Clinton D. Landis and Alfred D. Detweiler.

She was buried in May 1961 at Rockhill Mennonite Church Cemetery, Rock Hill, Bucks Co., PA, Find A Grave Memorial# 11000500.

     Emma Jane Ruth was born in December 1898 at New Britain Twp., Bucks Co., PA.² She was the daughter of Abraham G. Ruth and Amelia Nice.¹

     Ernest B. Ruth was born on 14 March 1905.¹ He was the son of Elmer L. Ruth and Anna Mary Bergey.¹

     Ervin Henry Ruth was also known as "Babe". He was born on 21 December 1905 at Tennessee. He was the son of George Orval Ruth and Ettie M. (?) Ervin Henry Ruth married Eva Lois Hagest, daughter of Charles Frederick Hagest and Mary Ettie Cooley, circa 1928. Ervin Henry Ruth died in June 1983 at Clark Co. (probably), IN, at age 77. He was buried in 1983 at Walnut Ridge Cemetery, Jeffersonville, Clark Co., IN.

     Estella Ruth was born on 22 March 1888 at Hilltown, Bucks Co., PA.¹ She was the daughter of Joseph S. Ruth and Sarah A. Leidy.¹ Estella Ruth married Wilmer Alderfer, son of Isaiah Alderfer and Mary Landis, on 27 April 1912, Ceremony by Rev. J. O. Lindeman.¹