Ruth M. Wilson
From MouserAncestry
| Date | Location | Notes | Sources | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birth | 11 May 1912 | Slippery Rock Township, Butler County, PA | [7][9] | |
| Marriage | 1) To George Vergis (div.) 2) To Evan McClelland |
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| Death | 24 Apr 2004 | Beverly Healthcare, Oil City PA | age 91, Alzheimers disease | [4] |
| Burial | Franklin Cemetery, Franklin, PA | [5] |
Children
(children with George J. Vergis)
| Name | Gender | Date of Birth | Birthplace | Spouse | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Vergis | M | 1935 | Rosemary O'Donnell (1928-2007) | [3][9][10][11][12] | ||
| John Vergis | M | 31 Oct 1937 | Oil City, Venango Co., PA | unmarried | died 2006 | [3][8][9][10][11] |
| living Vergis | F | Jan, 1939 | [3][9][10][11] | |||
| living Vergis | M | 1942 | [9][10][11] |
Places of Residence
| Location | Dates | Notes | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Slippery Rock Twp.,, Venango Co. PA | Jan. 1935 | [4][9] | |
| Worth Twp., Butler Co. PA | Jan. 1935 | [1 ] | |
| Richland Twp., Butler Co. PA | Jan. 1935 | [2] | |
| Oil City, Venango Co. PA | Jan. 1935 | marriage to George Vergis | [3][4][11] |
| Lancaster St., Oil City, Venango Co., PA | Apr. 1940 | with wife, 3 children | [3] |
| 310 13th St.,Franklin, Venango Co., PA | 1944-1974 | own/live above Arcade Restaurant & billiards hall, 13th St. | [6][11] |
Photos
Ruth Wilson moved from the family farm in Nickleville to Oil City where she worked for a doctor's family as housekeeper, cook, and nanny. She joined the Salvation Army and played trombone in the SA band.
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The children of Ruth and George were born in Oil City, PA. In this photo ca. 1942-43, the youngest child is visiting the home of maternal grandparents Bert and Clara Wimer Wilson in Nickleville, where Ruth's brother Ed either still resides or is visiting.
Ruth and George moved to Franklin in 1944. They opened a business at 310 13th St. that at first included hat cleaning (see signs in both windows), shoe shine stand, and billiards. Note cigarette ads of the era in the righthand window, for Camels, Chesterfields, and Philip Morris. The "Call for Philip Morris" boy in bellhop uniform partially appears in upper left of the window.
Vergis children on 13th St., Franklin,PA
Sources
| Ref. Num. | Description | Image of original |
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| 1 | 1920 United States Federal Census, Worth Township, Butler County, PA, Enumeration District 66, Page 7, lines 84-88 lists Bert W. Wilson, 28, married to Clara M. Wilson, 28. Their daughter, Ruth M. Wilson, 7, and two sons, Edwin D. Wilson, 4, and John T. Wilson, 2 years and one month, are listed as well. Bert is listed as having been born in PA. His profession is listed as "Laborer" on a rented farm. His census record is immediately followed by that of his father, James L. Wilson, suggesting that they lived on adjacent property. This census page is dated 23 and 24 January 1920. |  |
| 2 | 1930 United States Federal Census, Richland Township, Venango County, PA, Enumeration District 61-40, Page 6, lines 65-73 lists Birt W. Wilson, 39, married to Clara M. Wilson, 38. They live with six children and a live-in farm laborer: daughter Ruth M. Wilson, 17; son Edwin D., 15; son John T. Wilson, 12; son Russel W. Wilson, 9; son Ray B. Wilson, 6; daughter Allene N. Wilson, 3 years and 10 months; and laborer Lester Lawrence, 43. When Birt W. Wilson and Clara M. Wilson got married, he was 20 and she was 19. All of the children except Allene attended school within the census year. Everyone but Allene can read, write, and speak English. Everyone and their parents were born in PA. Birt W. Wilson's occupation is listed as "Farmer." This census page is dated April 15th, 1930. |  |
| 3 | 1940 United States Federal Census Enum. Dist 61-43, Oil City, Venango Co., PA, page 27. {Note: previous page of census lists address as Lancaster St.] Census date 25-26 Apr 1940. Lines 7-11: George J. Vergis, age 34, head, m., b. Greece, employed in billiard room, private business; Ruth M., age 29, wife, m.; James, age 4, son; John, age 2, son; Mary, age 3 mo., dau.. George Vergis b. Greece; rest b. PA. |
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| 4 | Marriage Application, License, Minister's Return dated 30 Jan. 1935, Wheeling West Virginia. Application: Husband George Vergis, age 34, born in Greece, residence Oil City PA. Wife Ruth M. Wilson age 22, born Slippery Rock PA, residence Oil City PA. Dated 30 Jan 1935. Marriage License to George Vergis and Ruth M. Wilson, dated 30 Jan. 1935. Ministers Return of Marriage, 30 Jan. 1935, Wheeling West Va. signed by Paul W. Nesfer. Certification at bottom of page holding these three documents signed by Raymond J Falland, Clerk of Court. |
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| 5 | Marriage Certificate for George Vergis and Ruth M. Wilson, 30 Jan. 1935 in Wheeling, WV, signed by Paul Nesfer, Minister, St. James Lutheran Church. Image supplied by son Mike Vergis, Feb. 2015. |
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| 6 | 1947 City Directory Franklin PA, pg. 260, line 4 - Vergis Geo J (Ruth M) billiards h310 13th. | 
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| 7 | Social Security Death Index
Name: Ruth M. McClelland
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| 8 | Gravestone transcriptions, Franklin Cemetery, Sugar Creek Twp., Venango Co. PA. transcribed June 2009 by Elizabeth Wilson Williams with Russell W. Wilson.
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| 9 | Obituary Ruth M. McClelland,, The Derrick, 26 Apr. 2004. Ruth M. Wilson Vergis McClelland, 91, formerly of Franklin (PA) and Rome NY, died Sat. 24 Apr.2004 in Beverly Healthcare - Oil City. Born 11 May 1912 in Slippery Rock (Twp.) Butler Co., daughter of Bert W. & Clara M. Wimer Wilson; attended public schools in Kossuth. In earlier years was active in Salvation Army Band. Moved from Franklin to Rome, NY in 1983; returned in 1999. Employed in her son's optometry office in Franklin & in Rome NY. Surviving: son Dr. James Vergis (wife Rosemary)of Wycombe, son Dr. John Vergis of Rome N.Y., son Michael Vergis (wife Joan) of Rome N.Y., daughter Mary Denk (William) of Dublin OH, 12 grand- & 11 great-grandchildren; brother Russell (wife Freda) Wilson of Franklin, brother Ray (wife Barbara)Wilson of Fredonia, sister Allene (husband Bill) Heeter of Rockland. Preceded in death by: 1st husband George Vergis, 2nd husband Evan McClelland,infant sister Pauline Wilson in 1930, brothers John Wilson in 1986 (sic) and Ed Wilson in 2002. Arrangements by Hile Funeral Home, Seneca, Cranberry Twp; funeral there on Thurs. (i.e. 29 Apr 2004), the Presbyterian retired Rev. Jack Kyle officiating. Interment Franklin Cemetery |
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| 10 | Obituary of John G. Vergis, from collection of Peg Kahle, Oil City Derrick. Dr. John G. Vergis of Rome, NY and formerly of Franklin, died at 1:54 am Friday, 10 Feb 2006 in UPMC Northwest, Seneca. Born 31 Oct 1937 in Oil City, son of the late George and Ruth Wilson Vergis. He was a 1955 graduate of Franklin HS. He attended Defiance College in Ohio and later Temple Univ. in Philadelphia where he earned a degree in Optometry. He served in the US Air Force, attaining the rank of First Lieutenant while serving at Lackland AFB in Texas. He practiced optometry in Franklin until 1980 when he moved his practice to Rome and Whitesboro, NY Surviving are two brothers: Dr. James Vergis and wife Rosemary of Wycombe and Michael Vergis and wife Joan of Rome, NY; and a sister: Mary Denk and husband William of Dublin, OH; and a special friend: Deborah Sartain of Rome, NY. Several nieces, nephews, great nieces and nephews, aunts and uncles also survive. He was preceded in death by his father in 1974 and his mother in 2004. Services at the Hile-Best Funeral Home, Seneca, Cranberry Twp. at 2 pm on Monday, Rev. Jack Kyle, retired Presbyterian pastor, officiating. Interment in the Franklin Cemetery. |
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| 11 | Michael G. Vergis correspondence, son of Ruth M. Wilson and George Vergis, correspondence Jan.2015 & ongoing. | |
| 12 | Ancestry.com public family tree, "Terri's Research Family Tree" lists Rose Mary O'Donnell now Vergis, b. 16 Jun 1938 in PA, d. 14 Feb. 2007;spouse unknown; parents John Francis O'Donnell (1911-1975) & Loretta M. Hogan now O'Donnell (1913-1994). Cites sources 1940 census Kingston, Luzerne, PA and Social Security Death Records 1935-2014) |
