Ruth Bernice (Arnold) Barnett (1909 - 1986)

Born 3 Feb 1909 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States

Wife of Philip Leroy Worthington — married 3 Apr 1926 in Pendleton, Umatilla, Oregon, United States

Died 30 Dec 1986 at age 77 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, United States

Biography

This profile is part of the Arnold Name Study.

Ruth Bernice Arnold was born on February 3, 1909 in Lafayette, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States, to William Miles Arnold and Grace Alice Jewell.

In 1910, Ruth (1) was living in household of Miles Arnold (30) in Lafayette Ward 3, Tippecanoe with her parents, Miles (30) and Grace (23); and her brother, Miles (3). ^[1]

Marriage and Family
Ruth (18) married Philip Leroy Worthington (31) (born on August 8, 1896 in Malheur, Oregon; son of Commadore D Worthington and Bessie Elizabeth (Roles) Worthington) in 1928.

Their children were:

• Donald Jewell Worthington (1929–2001)^[2]
• Living son

In 1940, Ruth (31) was living in household of Phillip Worthington (44) in Rieth, Umatilla with her husband, Phillip (44); their son, Donald J (10); and Grace J Arnold (52), and Paul E Arnold (14). ^[3]

In 1950, Ruth (41) was living in household of Phillip R Worthington (55) in Rieth, Umatilla with her husband, Phillip R (55); and their children, Donald J (20), and Paul R (5). ^[4]

Death and Burial
Ruth died on December 30, 1986 in Portland, Multnomah, Oregon, aged 77. She is commemorated at Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon.^{[5] [6]}

Sources

1. ↑ 1910 Census: "United States Census, 1910"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004971395; FHL microfilm: 1374395; Image number: 154; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03358-9
   FamilySearch Record: MK5B-T83 (accessed 2 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RV5-YQ6
   Ruth Arnold (1), single daughter, in household of Miles Arnold (30) in Lafayette Ward 3, Tippecanoe, Indiana, United States. Born in Indiana.
2. ↑ Birth of son Donald Jewell Worthington: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6KWB-2V7M (accessed 2 May 2024)
   Donald Jewell Worthington born to Ruth B Arnold.
3. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 21; Digital film/folder number: 005449209; Image number: 603; Sheet number: 2; Sheet letter: A
   FamilySearch Record: VRTD-7G8 (accessed 2 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9MR-H7H7
   Ruth Worthington (31), wife, in household of Phillip Worthington (44) in Rieth, Umatilla, Oregon, United States. Born in Indiana.
4. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States Census, 1950"
   citing Page: 72; Line: 13; Digital film/folder number: 108806499; Image number: 17
   FamilySearch Record: 6XVY-93D8 (accessed 2 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHN-LQH7-T2VB
   Ruth B Worthington (41), wife, Clerk, in household of Phillip R Worthington (55) in Rieth, Umatilla, Oregon, United States. Born in Indiana.
5. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/88278732/ruth_bernie-barnett: accessed), memorial page for Ruth Bernie Arnold Barnett (3 Feb 1909–30 Dec 1986), Find a Grave Memorial ID 88278732, citing Wilhelm's Portland Memorial Mausoleum, Portland, Multnomah County, Oregon, USA; Maintained by Shonda Sayers-Howell Feather (contributor 46952070).
6. ↑ Record of Ruth Barnett: "Idaho, Southern Counties Obituaries, 1943-2013"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 100464028; FHL microfilm: 100464028; Image number: 1856
   FamilySearch Record: QVS8-GY95 (accessed 2 May 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9V3-QQ2B
   Name: Ruth Barnett; Relationship To Head: Sister; System Of Record: SLS.

See also:

• FamilySearch Person: LB7G-DQR