Ruth Margaret Wince

Brief Life History of Ruth Margaret

When Ruth Margaret Wince was born on 27 November 1920, in Paragould, Greene, Arkansas, United States, her father, Shirley Wince, was 28 and her mother, Mollie M Jones, was 20. She married Afton Buryl Williams on 15 April 1938, in Greene, Arkansas, United States. They were the parents of at least 2 sons. She lived in Cache Township, Greene, Arkansas, United States in 1930 and Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States in 1940. She died on 13 June 1991, at the age of 70, and was buried in Mount Zion Cemetery, Walcott, Greene, Arkansas, United States.

Photos and Memories (0)

Photos and Memories

Do you know Ruth Margaret? Do you have a story about her that you would like to share? Sign In or Create a FREE Account

Family Time Line

Afton Buryl Williams
1914–
Ruth Margaret Wince
1920–1991
Marriage: 15 April 1938
Bill Joe Williams
1940–1990
Lonnie Ray Willliams
1943–

Sources (10)

  • Ruth Williams in household of A B Williams, "United States Census, 1940"
  • Ruth Wince, "Arkansas Marriage Index, 1933-1939"
  • Ruth Wince Matlock, "Find A Grave Index"

World Events (8)

1922 · The First Radio Station WOK Begins Broadcasting

In 1922, Harvey C. Couch Sr. started WOK the first radio station in Arkansas. After a trip to Pittsburgh and the KDKA radio he came up with the idea for Workers of Killowatts (WOK). WOK had no commercials which was nice for the listeners.

1923 · The President Dies of a Heart Attack

Warrant G. Harding died of a heart attack in the Palace hotel in San Francisco.

1941

Japanese attack Pearl Harbor.

Name Meaning

Probably an Americanized form of German Winz (see Wintz ).

Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

Possible Related Names

Discover Even More

As a nonprofit, we offer free help to those looking to learn the details of their family story.

Create a FREE Account

Search for Another Deceased Ancestor

Share this with your family and friends.