Ruth Hunter Knox 
Ruth Hunter was born on August 18th, 1924 in Mecklenburg County, NC.1 Ruth Hunter's father was James Chalmers and her mother was Ina Ruth Rush. Her paternal grandparents were William Andrew Knox and Frances Elizabeth Thomasson. She had a brother and four sisters, named James, Fannie Rush, Annie Kate, Lottie Mildred and Willie Vivian. She died at the age of 45 on August 4th, 1970 in Greensboro, Guilford County, NC. She was buried on August 6th, 1970 in Westminister Gardens, Greensboro, NC.1 1 General Notes
[Johnson.FTW]
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Cause of Death:<CAUS> Carcinomatosis - due to breast cancer
REFN: 8458
[Peggy Reece Bruckner.GED]
Ruth Hunter Knox was known for her sense of humor and tho ughtfulness. She
was a dedicated mother to her four children. She was "Hunte r" to her
brother and four sisters, but her husband Jimmie fondly called her "Red"
-- because of her auburn hair. She had hazel eyes and wore glasses. H er
laugh was memorable...and she always had a smile on her face.
She was kin d and always willing to lend a helping hand. She was a Sunday
school teach a t the Glenwood Presbyterian Church and an active church
member. A lifetime m ember of the Parent-Teacher Association of Clara J.
Peck Elementary School, s he was a volunteer long after her last child had
graduated. Her children wer e always her top priority.
She was not a large woman, only about 5' 5", but t here was little she
couldn't do once she set her mind to it. Once during the early 1950's,
her next door neighbor's home on Neal Street caught fire. The neighbor, a
young policeman named Joe Hill, worked nights, and was asleep ins ide his
home. He was a very large man, weighing close to two hundred pounds.
When she realized the house was on fire, she knew Joe was inside. Somehow
she got into the house, found him unconscious -- and carried or pulled
him t o safety -- even though he was probably close to twice her weight.
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- b.16 Oct 1851 in Mecklenburg County, NC d.12 May 1916 in Caldwell Station, Mecklenburg County, NC
- b.27 Apr 1892 in Caldwell Station, Mecklenburg County, NC d.31 Oct 1962 in Greensboro, Guilford County, NC
- b.BET. 1771 - 1780 in North Carolina d.1842 in Mecklenburg County, NC
- b.~ 1803 in North Carolina d.~ 1890 in Mecklenburg County, NC
- b.~ 1780 in Wake County, North Carolina d.23 Apr 1840 in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina
- b.~ 1835 in Mecklenburg County, NC d.> 1894 in Mecklenburg County, NC
- b.01 Mar 1785 d.BET. 1844 - 1847 in Mecklenburg County, NC
- b.28 Jul 1867 in Mecklenburg County, NC d.13 Jul 1898 in Caldwell Station, Mecklenburg County, NC
- b.~ 1794 in Wake Co, NC d.> 1870 in Cabarrus Co, NC, probably
- b.~ 1814 in Cabarrus Co, NC
- d.BET. 1834 - 1845 in Cabarrus Co, NC, probably
- b.1837 in North Carolina d.20 Dec 1904 in Mecklenburg County, NC
- b.26 Feb 1814 in Cabarrus Co, NC d.16 Feb 1901 in Cabarrus Co, NC
- b.18 Aug 1924 in Mecklenburg County, NC d.04 Aug 1970 in Greensboro, Guilford County, NC
- b.01 Jul 1892 in Jamestown, Guilford County, NC d.05 Jul 1981 in Greensboro, Guilford County, NC
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