❤ RUTH ASHMORE (BENNETT) BRYANT BEAMAN ❤
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Biography ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Ruth was born Wednesday, 22 June 1898 to Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She was the oldest of six children. She spent most of her life in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana. At the time of her birth Otha was 29 years old and Ella was 25. She was the first child born to this union.
When her father was working on Highway 40 in the Ohio area he asked Ruth if she would travel with him and his crew and cook for them. Ruth agreed to help her father. On the job Ruth noticed one worker in particular kept coming back for more "grub". One night he was even so bold as to tell her, "one day you're going to be my wife." She may not have believed him at the time, but he soon kept his word. Paul Bryant asked for her hand and they were married on Tuesday, 22 December 1914 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
Ruth and Paul welcomed their first child in 1917 with the birth of their daughter, Mary Frances, or Hazel as she was known. Two years later a son was born. Charles Edwin was born in July and lived two months. He passed away in September. A third child, Keith Dale, was born in 1921. Followed by a third son, Marion Eugene, who was born in 1923. Marion lived only eight months.
Ten years after the birth of Marion, Ruth and Paul added their final child to the family. Marilyn Rose was born in April of 1933. They were living in Indianapolis at the time. By 1934 the family had returned to Bloomington.
In the mid 1930's Paul's health was beginning to fail. Ruth had to do something to keep the family financially solvent. Remarkably, she was able to secure a bank loan in order to purchase a house with several rooms so that she could open a "Rooming House". Her plan would allow her to care for her children and ailing husband while bringing in an income. For a female to get a bank loan around 1937, using only her good name, was basically unheard of. Her rooming house was very successful.
Tragically, on Wednesday, 15 January 1941, Ruth lost her husband of 27 years. Paul Bryant died quietly at home at 221 W. Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana. He died of cirrhosis of the liver and Ruth never left his side.
After the death of her husband Ruth continued to stay in business. The bank was always willing to do business with her. Many times she would purchase homes that would need considerable work and she would mostly do the construction or remodeling herself. Her children and sisters would often comment how Ruth would be up on a ladder working on 11-foot ceilings. Ruth also spent some time working at Indiana University as a Receptionist. It was there that lightening came through the line and burst her eardrum and she was knocked unconscious . She said that when she came to, she was beating the sides of her head with both hands. She suffered slight hearing loss for the rest of her life.
In 1954 Ruth found love again. Married Wednesday, 19 November 1958, Ruth and Byron Beaman set up residence in Indianapolis, although they kept Ruth's house in Bloomington. This was the second time that Ruth lived in Marion County. Byron served in WW1 and was previously married, having two children. Byron always accepted Ruth's children and grandchildren as his own. For many, it was the only grandfather they knew.
By 1960 they made their home in Bloomington and later in Ellettsville. For much of her life Ruth attended the Church of Christ, and was particularly fond of the preacher in Ellettsville. She would provide her support in many ways, including financially.
It was always a treat to visit with Ruth and Byron. She was a wonderful cook and she always had Vanilla Wafers for the grandchildren. She and Byron also had a dog named Sandy (although he was male). Her home was quiet, peaceful and a place for wonderful conversation. Rarely was the television or radio ever on. She was a meticulous housekeeper and like most grandmothers she had the 'good couch' that only the preacher could sit on during his visits.
She loved her flower beds and among her favorite flowers were Roses, Snapdragons, Peonies and Snowball Bushes. Many times we would pick her up on Memorial Day, the trunk of the car loaded down with Mason jars filled with just enough water for Ruth to put her cuttings in. Then off we would go to every cemetery in Bloomington where the family was buried. I still remember her telling me stories of those we remembered with flowers and how I was related to them.
Byron's health began to fade and his children decided that he should be taken back to his hometown where they could better care for him. Byron was born on Monday, 24 May 1897, and died on Sunday, 18 September 1983.
Ruth's own health was also failing so my parents made accommodations so that she could live next to us. She stayed with us until we could no longer provide her with the care she needed. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease.
Ruth Ashmore (Bennett) Bryant Beaman passed away on Tuesday, 25 July 1989, in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. She was 91 years old. She left behind 2 children, 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grand children.
I still miss her.
This biography was written by GenealogyByBrenda.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Obituary ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Obituary From:
Bloomington Herald Times
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Wednesday, 26 July 1989
Ruth A. Beaman
GOSPORT – Ruth A. Bryant Beaman, 91, of Gosport, died Tuesday morning at Hospitality House.
Born June 22, 1898, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She had been a receptionist at Indiana University and also for Dr. Glenn McDaniel. She was a member of Ellettsville Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Keith Bryant of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Marilyn Rose Hamm of Gosport; one brother, Edwin Bennett of Bloomington; two sisters, Mary E. Hanson of Indianapolis and Mildred R. Borsenberger of Bloomington; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Bryant; her second husband, Byron Beaman; one brother, Allen Bennett; and one sister, Louise May.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Day Mortuary with Brother Johnie Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Friends may call 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
If you are copying the obituary, please give proper credit to the newspaper AND that the obituary was copied from the Find-a-Grave Memorial.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Census Summary ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
● 1900 US Federal Census. 1900 finds one-year-old Ruth living with her parents in Monroe County, Indiana. Her father, Otha, was 30 years old; her mother, Ella, was 27 years old; and her sister, Mildred, was five months old. Oliver Lanam is also listed on this particular census, but I believe he was just visiting. He is also listed on the census for his parents. The census for each household were taken just days apart from each other.
● 1910 US Federal Census. Living on Walker Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, 11-year old Ruth was a student. Her father was 39 and her mother was 36 years old and around four months pregnant. Additional children in the household were, Mildred Rose, age 10; Edwin George, age 8, and Allen Lanam, age 5. By this time the family had suffered the loss of Louise Mae, who died in 1908.
● 1920 US Federal Census. By the 1920 Census, Ruth had married Paul Bryant in December 1914. They were living on 7th Street in Bloomington, Indiana. Ruth was 21 years old and Paul was 25. Ruth and Paul had their first child, Hazel, listed as being two years old. Just four months earlier their child, Charles Edwin, had passed away.
● 1930 US Federal Census. Ruth, Paul and their children are living at 723 W. 8th Street, Bloomington, Indiana, at the time of this census. Ruth is 31 years old and Paul is 35 and was a truck driver for a transfer company. Their children, Mary (Hazel) was 12 years old and Keith (Bud) was 9.
● 1940 US Federal Census. In 1940 Ruth had starting her rooming house, with the family and those renting a room, living at 221 Seventh Street and Rogers Street, Bloomington, Indiana. Paul had become disabled and unable to work. Ruth was caring for Paul, their seven year old daughter, Marilyn, as well as four individuals who were renting rooms. At the time of this census, Ruth was 41 years old and Paul was 44.
● 1950 US Federal Census. Ruth was living at 221 West Sixth Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. Her daughter, Hazel, was living next door and her daughter, Marilyn, was living with Ruth, although not listed on the census. Ruth was 51 years old.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Fur Babies ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Sandy Beaman
Chigger Beaman
─══ ••●•• ❤ In Memory ❤ ••●•• ══─
─══ Notes ══─
● Ruth's death year on her headstone had not been completed since her death. When I purchased my parent's headstone, I had Ruth's headstone completed.
─══ BKD ღ♥ღ BKD ══─
This memorial was completed by GenealogybyBrenda, to include a biography, newspaper articles, census information, notes, photos and other documents to honor this family member. The biography, census summaries and notes (if any) were written by Brenda Davidson. All photos are from the personal collection of GenealogyByBrenda unless otherwise stated.
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─══ BKD ღ♥ღ BKD ══─
Last Updated: 02/04/2024, 1950 Census summary added; notes section added; minor formatting changes made; pets added.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Biography ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Ruth was born Wednesday, 22 June 1898 to Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She was the oldest of six children. She spent most of her life in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana. At the time of her birth Otha was 29 years old and Ella was 25. She was the first child born to this union.
When her father was working on Highway 40 in the Ohio area he asked Ruth if she would travel with him and his crew and cook for them. Ruth agreed to help her father. On the job Ruth noticed one worker in particular kept coming back for more "grub". One night he was even so bold as to tell her, "one day you're going to be my wife." She may not have believed him at the time, but he soon kept his word. Paul Bryant asked for her hand and they were married on Tuesday, 22 December 1914 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
Ruth and Paul welcomed their first child in 1917 with the birth of their daughter, Mary Frances, or Hazel as she was known. Two years later a son was born. Charles Edwin was born in July and lived two months. He passed away in September. A third child, Keith Dale, was born in 1921. Followed by a third son, Marion Eugene, who was born in 1923. Marion lived only eight months.
Ten years after the birth of Marion, Ruth and Paul added their final child to the family. Marilyn Rose was born in April of 1933. They were living in Indianapolis at the time. By 1934 the family had returned to Bloomington.
In the mid 1930's Paul's health was beginning to fail. Ruth had to do something to keep the family financially solvent. Remarkably, she was able to secure a bank loan in order to purchase a house with several rooms so that she could open a "Rooming House". Her plan would allow her to care for her children and ailing husband while bringing in an income. For a female to get a bank loan around 1937, using only her good name, was basically unheard of. Her rooming house was very successful.
Tragically, on Wednesday, 15 January 1941, Ruth lost her husband of 27 years. Paul Bryant died quietly at home at 221 W. Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana. He died of cirrhosis of the liver and Ruth never left his side.
After the death of her husband Ruth continued to stay in business. The bank was always willing to do business with her. Many times she would purchase homes that would need considerable work and she would mostly do the construction or remodeling herself. Her children and sisters would often comment how Ruth would be up on a ladder working on 11-foot ceilings. Ruth also spent some time working at Indiana University as a Receptionist. It was there that lightening came through the line and burst her eardrum and she was knocked unconscious . She said that when she came to, she was beating the sides of her head with both hands. She suffered slight hearing loss for the rest of her life.
In 1954 Ruth found love again. Married Wednesday, 19 November 1958, Ruth and Byron Beaman set up residence in Indianapolis, although they kept Ruth's house in Bloomington. This was the second time that Ruth lived in Marion County. Byron served in WW1 and was previously married, having two children. Byron always accepted Ruth's children and grandchildren as his own. For many, it was the only grandfather they knew.
By 1960 they made their home in Bloomington and later in Ellettsville. For much of her life Ruth attended the Church of Christ, and was particularly fond of the preacher in Ellettsville. She would provide her support in many ways, including financially.
It was always a treat to visit with Ruth and Byron. She was a wonderful cook and she always had Vanilla Wafers for the grandchildren. She and Byron also had a dog named Sandy (although he was male). Her home was quiet, peaceful and a place for wonderful conversation. Rarely was the television or radio ever on. She was a meticulous housekeeper and like most grandmothers she had the 'good couch' that only the preacher could sit on during his visits.
She loved her flower beds and among her favorite flowers were Roses, Snapdragons, Peonies and Snowball Bushes. Many times we would pick her up on Memorial Day, the trunk of the car loaded down with Mason jars filled with just enough water for Ruth to put her cuttings in. Then off we would go to every cemetery in Bloomington where the family was buried. I still remember her telling me stories of those we remembered with flowers and how I was related to them.
Byron's health began to fade and his children decided that he should be taken back to his hometown where they could better care for him. Byron was born on Monday, 24 May 1897, and died on Sunday, 18 September 1983.
Ruth's own health was also failing so my parents made accommodations so that she could live next to us. She stayed with us until we could no longer provide her with the care she needed. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease.
Ruth Ashmore (Bennett) Bryant Beaman passed away on Tuesday, 25 July 1989, in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. She was 91 years old. She left behind 2 children, 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grand children.
I still miss her.
This biography was written by GenealogyByBrenda.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Obituary ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Obituary From:
Bloomington Herald Times
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Wednesday, 26 July 1989
Ruth A. Beaman
GOSPORT – Ruth A. Bryant Beaman, 91, of Gosport, died Tuesday morning at Hospitality House.
Born June 22, 1898, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She had been a receptionist at Indiana University and also for Dr. Glenn McDaniel. She was a member of Ellettsville Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Keith Bryant of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Marilyn Rose Hamm of Gosport; one brother, Edwin Bennett of Bloomington; two sisters, Mary E. Hanson of Indianapolis and Mildred R. Borsenberger of Bloomington; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Bryant; her second husband, Byron Beaman; one brother, Allen Bennett; and one sister, Louise May.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Day Mortuary with Brother Johnie Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Friends may call 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
If you are copying the obituary, please give proper credit to the newspaper AND that the obituary was copied from the Find-a-Grave Memorial.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Census Summary ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
● 1900 US Federal Census. 1900 finds one-year-old Ruth living with her parents in Monroe County, Indiana. Her father, Otha, was 30 years old; her mother, Ella, was 27 years old; and her sister, Mildred, was five months old. Oliver Lanam is also listed on this particular census, but I believe he was just visiting. He is also listed on the census for his parents. The census for each household were taken just days apart from each other.
● 1910 US Federal Census. Living on Walker Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, 11-year old Ruth was a student. Her father was 39 and her mother was 36 years old and around four months pregnant. Additional children in the household were, Mildred Rose, age 10; Edwin George, age 8, and Allen Lanam, age 5. By this time the family had suffered the loss of Louise Mae, who died in 1908.
● 1920 US Federal Census. By the 1920 Census, Ruth had married Paul Bryant in December 1914. They were living on 7th Street in Bloomington, Indiana. Ruth was 21 years old and Paul was 25. Ruth and Paul had their first child, Hazel, listed as being two years old. Just four months earlier their child, Charles Edwin, had passed away.
● 1930 US Federal Census. Ruth, Paul and their children are living at 723 W. 8th Street, Bloomington, Indiana, at the time of this census. Ruth is 31 years old and Paul is 35 and was a truck driver for a transfer company. Their children, Mary (Hazel) was 12 years old and Keith (Bud) was 9.
● 1940 US Federal Census. In 1940 Ruth had starting her rooming house, with the family and those renting a room, living at 221 Seventh Street and Rogers Street, Bloomington, Indiana. Paul had become disabled and unable to work. Ruth was caring for Paul, their seven year old daughter, Marilyn, as well as four individuals who were renting rooms. At the time of this census, Ruth was 41 years old and Paul was 44.
● 1950 US Federal Census. Ruth was living at 221 West Sixth Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. Her daughter, Hazel, was living next door and her daughter, Marilyn, was living with Ruth, although not listed on the census. Ruth was 51 years old.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Fur Babies ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Sandy Beaman
Chigger Beaman
─══ ••●•• ❤ In Memory ❤ ••●•• ══─
─══ Notes ══─
● Ruth's death year on her headstone had not been completed since her death. When I purchased my parent's headstone, I had Ruth's headstone completed.
─══ BKD ღ♥ღ BKD ══─
This memorial was completed by GenealogybyBrenda, to include a biography, newspaper articles, census information, notes, photos and other documents to honor this family member. The biography, census summaries and notes (if any) were written by Brenda Davidson. All photos are from the personal collection of GenealogyByBrenda unless otherwise stated.
PLEASE DO NOT ADD TO, ALTER, OR CHANGE PHOTOS.
All images of documents have been sourced and are not copyright protected, unless otherwise stated.
The images and information contained within this memorial and provided by the contributor, GenealogyByBrenda, is freely provided for the purpose of aiding individuals doing genealogical research and to preserve family history. Said images and information contained in this memorial may not be reproduced or posted on the internet, in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including storage and retrieval systems, for profit or gain, without permission in writing from genealogybybrenda.
Copyright © 2011 by genealogybybrenda. All rights reserved.
─══ BKD ღ♥ღ BKD ══─
Last Updated: 02/04/2024, 1950 Census summary added; notes section added; minor formatting changes made; pets added.
❤ RUTH ASHMORE (BENNETT) BRYANT BEAMAN ❤
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Biography ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Ruth was born Wednesday, 22 June 1898 to Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She was the oldest of six children. She spent most of her life in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana. At the time of her birth Otha was 29 years old and Ella was 25. She was the first child born to this union.
When her father was working on Highway 40 in the Ohio area he asked Ruth if she would travel with him and his crew and cook for them. Ruth agreed to help her father. On the job Ruth noticed one worker in particular kept coming back for more "grub". One night he was even so bold as to tell her, "one day you're going to be my wife." She may not have believed him at the time, but he soon kept his word. Paul Bryant asked for her hand and they were married on Tuesday, 22 December 1914 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
Ruth and Paul welcomed their first child in 1917 with the birth of their daughter, Mary Frances, or Hazel as she was known. Two years later a son was born. Charles Edwin was born in July and lived two months. He passed away in September. A third child, Keith Dale, was born in 1921. Followed by a third son, Marion Eugene, who was born in 1923. Marion lived only eight months.
Ten years after the birth of Marion, Ruth and Paul added their final child to the family. Marilyn Rose was born in April of 1933. They were living in Indianapolis at the time. By 1934 the family had returned to Bloomington.
In the mid 1930's Paul's health was beginning to fail. Ruth had to do something to keep the family financially solvent. Remarkably, she was able to secure a bank loan in order to purchase a house with several rooms so that she could open a "Rooming House". Her plan would allow her to care for her children and ailing husband while bringing in an income. For a female to get a bank loan around 1937, using only her good name, was basically unheard of. Her rooming house was very successful.
Tragically, on Wednesday, 15 January 1941, Ruth lost her husband of 27 years. Paul Bryant died quietly at home at 221 W. Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana. He died of cirrhosis of the liver and Ruth never left his side.
After the death of her husband Ruth continued to stay in business. The bank was always willing to do business with her. Many times she would purchase homes that would need considerable work and she would mostly do the construction or remodeling herself. Her children and sisters would often comment how Ruth would be up on a ladder working on 11-foot ceilings. Ruth also spent some time working at Indiana University as a Receptionist. It was there that lightening came through the line and burst her eardrum and she was knocked unconscious . She said that when she came to, she was beating the sides of her head with both hands. She suffered slight hearing loss for the rest of her life.
In 1954 Ruth found love again. Married Wednesday, 19 November 1958, Ruth and Byron Beaman set up residence in Indianapolis, although they kept Ruth's house in Bloomington. This was the second time that Ruth lived in Marion County. Byron served in WW1 and was previously married, having two children. Byron always accepted Ruth's children and grandchildren as his own. For many, it was the only grandfather they knew.
By 1960 they made their home in Bloomington and later in Ellettsville. For much of her life Ruth attended the Church of Christ, and was particularly fond of the preacher in Ellettsville. She would provide her support in many ways, including financially.
It was always a treat to visit with Ruth and Byron. She was a wonderful cook and she always had Vanilla Wafers for the grandchildren. She and Byron also had a dog named Sandy (although he was male). Her home was quiet, peaceful and a place for wonderful conversation. Rarely was the television or radio ever on. She was a meticulous housekeeper and like most grandmothers she had the 'good couch' that only the preacher could sit on during his visits.
She loved her flower beds and among her favorite flowers were Roses, Snapdragons, Peonies and Snowball Bushes. Many times we would pick her up on Memorial Day, the trunk of the car loaded down with Mason jars filled with just enough water for Ruth to put her cuttings in. Then off we would go to every cemetery in Bloomington where the family was buried. I still remember her telling me stories of those we remembered with flowers and how I was related to them.
Byron's health began to fade and his children decided that he should be taken back to his hometown where they could better care for him. Byron was born on Monday, 24 May 1897, and died on Sunday, 18 September 1983.
Ruth's own health was also failing so my parents made accommodations so that she could live next to us. She stayed with us until we could no longer provide her with the care she needed. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease.
Ruth Ashmore (Bennett) Bryant Beaman passed away on Tuesday, 25 July 1989, in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. She was 91 years old. She left behind 2 children, 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grand children.
I still miss her.
This biography was written by GenealogyByBrenda.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Obituary ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Obituary From:
Bloomington Herald Times
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Wednesday, 26 July 1989
Ruth A. Beaman
GOSPORT – Ruth A. Bryant Beaman, 91, of Gosport, died Tuesday morning at Hospitality House.
Born June 22, 1898, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She had been a receptionist at Indiana University and also for Dr. Glenn McDaniel. She was a member of Ellettsville Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Keith Bryant of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Marilyn Rose Hamm of Gosport; one brother, Edwin Bennett of Bloomington; two sisters, Mary E. Hanson of Indianapolis and Mildred R. Borsenberger of Bloomington; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Bryant; her second husband, Byron Beaman; one brother, Allen Bennett; and one sister, Louise May.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Day Mortuary with Brother Johnie Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Friends may call 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
If you are copying the obituary, please give proper credit to the newspaper AND that the obituary was copied from the Find-a-Grave Memorial.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Census Summary ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
● 1900 US Federal Census. 1900 finds one-year-old Ruth living with her parents in Monroe County, Indiana. Her father, Otha, was 30 years old; her mother, Ella, was 27 years old; and her sister, Mildred, was five months old. Oliver Lanam is also listed on this particular census, but I believe he was just visiting. He is also listed on the census for his parents. The census for each household were taken just days apart from each other.
● 1910 US Federal Census. Living on Walker Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, 11-year old Ruth was a student. Her father was 39 and her mother was 36 years old and around four months pregnant. Additional children in the household were, Mildred Rose, age 10; Edwin George, age 8, and Allen Lanam, age 5. By this time the family had suffered the loss of Louise Mae, who died in 1908.
● 1920 US Federal Census. By the 1920 Census, Ruth had married Paul Bryant in December 1914. They were living on 7th Street in Bloomington, Indiana. Ruth was 21 years old and Paul was 25. Ruth and Paul had their first child, Hazel, listed as being two years old. Just four months earlier their child, Charles Edwin, had passed away.
● 1930 US Federal Census. Ruth, Paul and their children are living at 723 W. 8th Street, Bloomington, Indiana, at the time of this census. Ruth is 31 years old and Paul is 35 and was a truck driver for a transfer company. Their children, Mary (Hazel) was 12 years old and Keith (Bud) was 9.
● 1940 US Federal Census. In 1940 Ruth had starting her rooming house, with the family and those renting a room, living at 221 Seventh Street and Rogers Street, Bloomington, Indiana. Paul had become disabled and unable to work. Ruth was caring for Paul, their seven year old daughter, Marilyn, as well as four individuals who were renting rooms. At the time of this census, Ruth was 41 years old and Paul was 44.
● 1950 US Federal Census. Ruth was living at 221 West Sixth Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. Her daughter, Hazel, was living next door and her daughter, Marilyn, was living with Ruth, although not listed on the census. Ruth was 51 years old.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Fur Babies ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Sandy Beaman
Chigger Beaman
─══ ••●•• ❤ In Memory ❤ ••●•• ══─
─══ Notes ══─
● Ruth's death year on her headstone had not been completed since her death. When I purchased my parent's headstone, I had Ruth's headstone completed.
─══ BKD ღ♥ღ BKD ══─
This memorial was completed by GenealogybyBrenda, to include a biography, newspaper articles, census information, notes, photos and other documents to honor this family member. The biography, census summaries and notes (if any) were written by Brenda Davidson. All photos are from the personal collection of GenealogyByBrenda unless otherwise stated.
PLEASE DO NOT ADD TO, ALTER, OR CHANGE PHOTOS.
All images of documents have been sourced and are not copyright protected, unless otherwise stated.
The images and information contained within this memorial and provided by the contributor, GenealogyByBrenda, is freely provided for the purpose of aiding individuals doing genealogical research and to preserve family history. Said images and information contained in this memorial may not be reproduced or posted on the internet, in any form or by any electronic or mechanical means including storage and retrieval systems, for profit or gain, without permission in writing from genealogybybrenda.
Copyright © 2011 by genealogybybrenda. All rights reserved.
─══ BKD ღ♥ღ BKD ══─
Last Updated: 02/04/2024, 1950 Census summary added; notes section added; minor formatting changes made; pets added.
─══ ✿ڰۣڿ✿ Biography ✿ڰۣڿ✿ ══─
Ruth was born Wednesday, 22 June 1898 to Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She was the oldest of six children. She spent most of her life in Bloomington, Monroe, Indiana. At the time of her birth Otha was 29 years old and Ella was 25. She was the first child born to this union.
When her father was working on Highway 40 in the Ohio area he asked Ruth if she would travel with him and his crew and cook for them. Ruth agreed to help her father. On the job Ruth noticed one worker in particular kept coming back for more "grub". One night he was even so bold as to tell her, "one day you're going to be my wife." She may not have believed him at the time, but he soon kept his word. Paul Bryant asked for her hand and they were married on Tuesday, 22 December 1914 in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana.
Ruth and Paul welcomed their first child in 1917 with the birth of their daughter, Mary Frances, or Hazel as she was known. Two years later a son was born. Charles Edwin was born in July and lived two months. He passed away in September. A third child, Keith Dale, was born in 1921. Followed by a third son, Marion Eugene, who was born in 1923. Marion lived only eight months.
Ten years after the birth of Marion, Ruth and Paul added their final child to the family. Marilyn Rose was born in April of 1933. They were living in Indianapolis at the time. By 1934 the family had returned to Bloomington.
In the mid 1930's Paul's health was beginning to fail. Ruth had to do something to keep the family financially solvent. Remarkably, she was able to secure a bank loan in order to purchase a house with several rooms so that she could open a "Rooming House". Her plan would allow her to care for her children and ailing husband while bringing in an income. For a female to get a bank loan around 1937, using only her good name, was basically unheard of. Her rooming house was very successful.
Tragically, on Wednesday, 15 January 1941, Ruth lost her husband of 27 years. Paul Bryant died quietly at home at 221 W. Seventh Street, Bloomington, Indiana. He died of cirrhosis of the liver and Ruth never left his side.
After the death of her husband Ruth continued to stay in business. The bank was always willing to do business with her. Many times she would purchase homes that would need considerable work and she would mostly do the construction or remodeling herself. Her children and sisters would often comment how Ruth would be up on a ladder working on 11-foot ceilings. Ruth also spent some time working at Indiana University as a Receptionist. It was there that lightening came through the line and burst her eardrum and she was knocked unconscious . She said that when she came to, she was beating the sides of her head with both hands. She suffered slight hearing loss for the rest of her life.
In 1954 Ruth found love again. Married Wednesday, 19 November 1958, Ruth and Byron Beaman set up residence in Indianapolis, although they kept Ruth's house in Bloomington. This was the second time that Ruth lived in Marion County. Byron served in WW1 and was previously married, having two children. Byron always accepted Ruth's children and grandchildren as his own. For many, it was the only grandfather they knew.
By 1960 they made their home in Bloomington and later in Ellettsville. For much of her life Ruth attended the Church of Christ, and was particularly fond of the preacher in Ellettsville. She would provide her support in many ways, including financially.
It was always a treat to visit with Ruth and Byron. She was a wonderful cook and she always had Vanilla Wafers for the grandchildren. She and Byron also had a dog named Sandy (although he was male). Her home was quiet, peaceful and a place for wonderful conversation. Rarely was the television or radio ever on. She was a meticulous housekeeper and like most grandmothers she had the 'good couch' that only the preacher could sit on during his visits.
She loved her flower beds and among her favorite flowers were Roses, Snapdragons, Peonies and Snowball Bushes. Many times we would pick her up on Memorial Day, the trunk of the car loaded down with Mason jars filled with just enough water for Ruth to put her cuttings in. Then off we would go to every cemetery in Bloomington where the family was buried. I still remember her telling me stories of those we remembered with flowers and how I was related to them.
Byron's health began to fade and his children decided that he should be taken back to his hometown where they could better care for him. Byron was born on Monday, 24 May 1897, and died on Sunday, 18 September 1983.
Ruth's own health was also failing so my parents made accommodations so that she could live next to us. She stayed with us until we could no longer provide her with the care she needed. Alzheimer's is a cruel disease.
Ruth Ashmore (Bennett) Bryant Beaman passed away on Tuesday, 25 July 1989, in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. She was 91 years old. She left behind 2 children, 19 grandchildren and 24 great-grand children.
I still miss her.
This biography was written by GenealogyByBrenda.
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Obituary From:
Bloomington Herald Times
Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana
Wednesday, 26 July 1989
Ruth A. Beaman
GOSPORT – Ruth A. Bryant Beaman, 91, of Gosport, died Tuesday morning at Hospitality House.
Born June 22, 1898, in Bloomington, she was the daughter of Otha and Ella (Lanam) Bennett. She had been a receptionist at Indiana University and also for Dr. Glenn McDaniel. She was a member of Ellettsville Church of Christ.
Survivors include one son, Keith Bryant of Orlando, Fla.; one daughter, Marilyn Rose Hamm of Gosport; one brother, Edwin Bennett of Bloomington; two sisters, Mary E. Hanson of Indianapolis and Mildred R. Borsenberger of Bloomington; 19 grandchildren; 24 great-grandchildren; and 20 great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Paul Bryant; her second husband, Byron Beaman; one brother, Allen Bennett; and one sister, Louise May.
Services will be 1 p.m. Friday at Day Mortuary with Brother Johnie Edwards officiating. Burial will be in Valhalla Memory Gardens.
Friends may call 2-4p.m. and 7-9p.m. Thursday at the mortuary.
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● 1900 US Federal Census. 1900 finds one-year-old Ruth living with her parents in Monroe County, Indiana. Her father, Otha, was 30 years old; her mother, Ella, was 27 years old; and her sister, Mildred, was five months old. Oliver Lanam is also listed on this particular census, but I believe he was just visiting. He is also listed on the census for his parents. The census for each household were taken just days apart from each other.
● 1910 US Federal Census. Living on Walker Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana, 11-year old Ruth was a student. Her father was 39 and her mother was 36 years old and around four months pregnant. Additional children in the household were, Mildred Rose, age 10; Edwin George, age 8, and Allen Lanam, age 5. By this time the family had suffered the loss of Louise Mae, who died in 1908.
● 1920 US Federal Census. By the 1920 Census, Ruth had married Paul Bryant in December 1914. They were living on 7th Street in Bloomington, Indiana. Ruth was 21 years old and Paul was 25. Ruth and Paul had their first child, Hazel, listed as being two years old. Just four months earlier their child, Charles Edwin, had passed away.
● 1930 US Federal Census. Ruth, Paul and their children are living at 723 W. 8th Street, Bloomington, Indiana, at the time of this census. Ruth is 31 years old and Paul is 35 and was a truck driver for a transfer company. Their children, Mary (Hazel) was 12 years old and Keith (Bud) was 9.
● 1940 US Federal Census. In 1940 Ruth had starting her rooming house, with the family and those renting a room, living at 221 Seventh Street and Rogers Street, Bloomington, Indiana. Paul had become disabled and unable to work. Ruth was caring for Paul, their seven year old daughter, Marilyn, as well as four individuals who were renting rooms. At the time of this census, Ruth was 41 years old and Paul was 44.
● 1950 US Federal Census. Ruth was living at 221 West Sixth Street in Bloomington, Monroe County, Indiana. Her daughter, Hazel, was living next door and her daughter, Marilyn, was living with Ruth, although not listed on the census. Ruth was 51 years old.
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Sandy Beaman
Chigger Beaman
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● Ruth's death year on her headstone had not been completed since her death. When I purchased my parent's headstone, I had Ruth's headstone completed.
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