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Discovering the Ruth Family in the 1900 U.S. Census

Uncover a fascinating piece of history! Discover the Ruth family, living in Baltimore in 1900 and a lightning rod salesman by the name of Ruth Sr. Click for a larger version and a closer look.
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This is a really cool find. It shows the Ruth family, living at 339 South Woodyear St. in Baltimore, back in 1900. Ruth Sr. at the time was a lightning rod salesman. It’s tiny, so click on it for a larger version.

Ruth family in the 1900 U.S. Census
Ruth family in the 1900 U.S. Census

Source: Ancestry.com

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Here’s a little closer look.

George Herman Ruth Sr.
George Herman Ruth Sr.

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