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NAME: Martin John Ruhr.
WIFE: Hazel J. Wood Ruhr (1886–1963).
FATHER: Frank Nicholas Ruhr (1858–1940).
MOTHER: Theresa Lubbesmeier Ruhr (1858–1899).
ONE DAUGHTER:
• Mary Ruhr Kranz (1922–2010).
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ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH: Ruhr Home. Hastings, Minnesota.
(This photo was taken in about 2005, by the current owner of the old home).
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At the time that the Ruhr family home was built (1929-1930), Mr. Ruhr was the "Manager" of the flour mill, in Hastings, Minnesota. According to early (1910) census data, it appears that Martin Ruhr began his career at the flour mill as a bookkeeper, and was then promoted. Census data shows that in 1940, Mr. Ruhr was employed as the "Superintendent" of Flour Mill.
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HISTORICAL RECORDS
TIMELINE:
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1885: Martin J. Ruhr was born to Frank Nicholas Ruhr and Theresa (Lubbesmeier) Ruhr.
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1900 U.S. Census. (Household of Frank Ruhr [Sr.], widowed, and his children: Mary Ruhr, age 19. Frank Ruhr [Jr.], age 17. Bernard Ruhr, age 16. MARTIN RUHR, age 14. William Ruhr, age 12. Clara Ruhr, age10. John Ruhr, age 7. Also, residing in this household are the elderly parents of Frank Ruhr (Sr.): Bernard Ruhr, 76, and Mary A. Ruhr, age 80).
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1910 U.S. Census. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (Martin Ruhr, single, age 24, is listed on the census as a "boarder" who was residing in a Hotel that was operated by John and Mary Kleis. Martin Ruhr was then employed by the Flour Mill, as a "Bookkeeper").
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1918: Martin Ruhr, age 32. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota.
OCCUPATION: "Manager of Flour Mill". Employers: Shane Brothers & Wilson. (SOURCE: 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card).
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1920 - 1940: Martin Ruhr. Occupation: Superintendent / Manager of the King Midas Flour Mill. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: 1920, 1930, and 1940 United States Federal Census). As yet, the date that Mr. Ruhr retired from his job at the flour mill is unknown.
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1929: Construction was begun on the Martin Ruhr family home in 1929.
The stucco "Tudor Revival" home would be built on Vermillion Street, which was then a grand boulevard, lined with mature trees.
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1930: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1930 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Wife: Hazel Ruhr. And, their daughter, Mary Ruhr, age 7.
NOTE: When the United States Federal Census was enumerated on April 14, 1930, it appears that the Ruhr family resided on East Eighth Street. Therefore, it is likely that Martin & Hazel Ruhr, and their young daughter, Mary, moved into their new home on Vermillion Street sometime *after* the 1930 census was enumerated.
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1940: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1940 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Male. White. Age 55. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. Occupation: Superintendent of Flour Mill. (Income in 1939: $3,600. Value of home: $9,000). WIFE: Hazel Ruhr. Female. White. Age 53. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. DAUGHTER: Mary Ruhr. Female. Female. White. Age 17. Attended school in last year: Yes. Birthplace: Minnesota.
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1955: Martin J. Ruhr died December 19, 1955, in Dakota County, Minnesota; and, was laid to rest in the Guardian Angels Cemetery, (also known as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery). Martin's wife, Hazel J. Ruhr, is buried in the same cemetery.
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Historical Note:
"Henry Hastings Sibley" is one of the early names on the old abstract for the 'parcel of ground' -- where the Ruhr family home was eventually built.
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NAME: Martin John Ruhr.
WIFE: Hazel J. Wood Ruhr (1886–1963).
FATHER: Frank Nicholas Ruhr (1858–1940).
MOTHER: Theresa Lubbesmeier Ruhr (1858–1899).
ONE DAUGHTER:
• Mary Ruhr Kranz (1922–2010).
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ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH: Ruhr Home. Hastings, Minnesota.
(This photo was taken in about 2005, by the current owner of the old home).
.
At the time that the Ruhr family home was built (1929-1930), Mr. Ruhr was the "Manager" of the flour mill, in Hastings, Minnesota. According to early (1910) census data, it appears that Martin Ruhr began his career at the flour mill as a bookkeeper, and was then promoted. Census data shows that in 1940, Mr. Ruhr was employed as the "Superintendent" of Flour Mill.
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HISTORICAL RECORDS
TIMELINE:
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1885: Martin J. Ruhr was born to Frank Nicholas Ruhr and Theresa (Lubbesmeier) Ruhr.
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1900 U.S. Census. (Household of Frank Ruhr [Sr.], widowed, and his children: Mary Ruhr, age 19. Frank Ruhr [Jr.], age 17. Bernard Ruhr, age 16. MARTIN RUHR, age 14. William Ruhr, age 12. Clara Ruhr, age10. John Ruhr, age 7. Also, residing in this household are the elderly parents of Frank Ruhr (Sr.): Bernard Ruhr, 76, and Mary A. Ruhr, age 80).
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1910 U.S. Census. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (Martin Ruhr, single, age 24, is listed on the census as a "boarder" who was residing in a Hotel that was operated by John and Mary Kleis. Martin Ruhr was then employed by the Flour Mill, as a "Bookkeeper").
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1918: Martin Ruhr, age 32. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota.
OCCUPATION: "Manager of Flour Mill". Employers: Shane Brothers & Wilson. (SOURCE: 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card).
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1920 - 1940: Martin Ruhr. Occupation: Superintendent / Manager of the King Midas Flour Mill. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: 1920, 1930, and 1940 United States Federal Census). As yet, the date that Mr. Ruhr retired from his job at the flour mill is unknown.
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1929: Construction was begun on the Martin Ruhr family home in 1929.
The stucco "Tudor Revival" home would be built on Vermillion Street, which was then a grand boulevard, lined with mature trees.
.
1930: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1930 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Wife: Hazel Ruhr. And, their daughter, Mary Ruhr, age 7.
NOTE: When the United States Federal Census was enumerated on April 14, 1930, it appears that the Ruhr family resided on East Eighth Street. Therefore, it is likely that Martin & Hazel Ruhr, and their young daughter, Mary, moved into their new home on Vermillion Street sometime *after* the 1930 census was enumerated.
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1940: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1940 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Male. White. Age 55. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. Occupation: Superintendent of Flour Mill. (Income in 1939: $3,600. Value of home: $9,000). WIFE: Hazel Ruhr. Female. White. Age 53. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. DAUGHTER: Mary Ruhr. Female. Female. White. Age 17. Attended school in last year: Yes. Birthplace: Minnesota.
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1955: Martin J. Ruhr died December 19, 1955, in Dakota County, Minnesota; and, was laid to rest in the Guardian Angels Cemetery, (also known as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery). Martin's wife, Hazel J. Ruhr, is buried in the same cemetery.
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Historical Note:
"Henry Hastings Sibley" is one of the early names on the old abstract for the 'parcel of ground' -- where the Ruhr family home was eventually built.
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NAME: Martin John Ruhr.
WIFE: Hazel J. Wood Ruhr (1886–1963).
FATHER: Frank Nicholas Ruhr (1858–1940).
MOTHER: Theresa Lubbesmeier Ruhr (1858–1899).
ONE DAUGHTER:
• Mary Ruhr Kranz (1922–2010).
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ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH: Ruhr Home. Hastings, Minnesota.
(This photo was taken in about 2005, by the current owner of the old home).
.
At the time that the Ruhr family home was built (1929-1930), Mr. Ruhr was the "Manager" of the flour mill, in Hastings, Minnesota. According to early (1910) census data, it appears that Martin Ruhr began his career at the flour mill as a bookkeeper, and was then promoted. Census data shows that in 1940, Mr. Ruhr was employed as the "Superintendent" of Flour Mill.
.
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HISTORICAL RECORDS
TIMELINE:
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1885: Martin J. Ruhr was born to Frank Nicholas Ruhr and Theresa (Lubbesmeier) Ruhr.
.
1900 U.S. Census. (Household of Frank Ruhr [Sr.], widowed, and his children: Mary Ruhr, age 19. Frank Ruhr [Jr.], age 17. Bernard Ruhr, age 16. MARTIN RUHR, age 14. William Ruhr, age 12. Clara Ruhr, age10. John Ruhr, age 7. Also, residing in this household are the elderly parents of Frank Ruhr (Sr.): Bernard Ruhr, 76, and Mary A. Ruhr, age 80).
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1910 U.S. Census. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (Martin Ruhr, single, age 24, is listed on the census as a "boarder" who was residing in a Hotel that was operated by John and Mary Kleis. Martin Ruhr was then employed by the Flour Mill, as a "Bookkeeper").
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1918: Martin Ruhr, age 32. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota.
OCCUPATION: "Manager of Flour Mill". Employers: Shane Brothers & Wilson. (SOURCE: 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card).
.
1920 - 1940: Martin Ruhr. Occupation: Superintendent / Manager of the King Midas Flour Mill. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: 1920, 1930, and 1940 United States Federal Census). As yet, the date that Mr. Ruhr retired from his job at the flour mill is unknown.
.
1929: Construction was begun on the Martin Ruhr family home in 1929.
The stucco "Tudor Revival" home would be built on Vermillion Street, which was then a grand boulevard, lined with mature trees.
.
1930: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1930 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Wife: Hazel Ruhr. And, their daughter, Mary Ruhr, age 7.
NOTE: When the United States Federal Census was enumerated on April 14, 1930, it appears that the Ruhr family resided on East Eighth Street. Therefore, it is likely that Martin & Hazel Ruhr, and their young daughter, Mary, moved into their new home on Vermillion Street sometime *after* the 1930 census was enumerated.
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1940: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1940 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Male. White. Age 55. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. Occupation: Superintendent of Flour Mill. (Income in 1939: $3,600. Value of home: $9,000). WIFE: Hazel Ruhr. Female. White. Age 53. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. DAUGHTER: Mary Ruhr. Female. Female. White. Age 17. Attended school in last year: Yes. Birthplace: Minnesota.
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1955: Martin J. Ruhr died December 19, 1955, in Dakota County, Minnesota; and, was laid to rest in the Guardian Angels Cemetery, (also known as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery). Martin's wife, Hazel J. Ruhr, is buried in the same cemetery.
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.
Historical Note:
"Henry Hastings Sibley" is one of the early names on the old abstract for the 'parcel of ground' -- where the Ruhr family home was eventually built.
.
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NAME: Martin John Ruhr.
WIFE: Hazel J. Wood Ruhr (1886–1963).
FATHER: Frank Nicholas Ruhr (1858–1940).
MOTHER: Theresa Lubbesmeier Ruhr (1858–1899).
ONE DAUGHTER:
• Mary Ruhr Kranz (1922–2010).
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ATTACHED PHOTOGRAPH: Ruhr Home. Hastings, Minnesota.
(This photo was taken in about 2005, by the current owner of the old home).
.
At the time that the Ruhr family home was built (1929-1930), Mr. Ruhr was the "Manager" of the flour mill, in Hastings, Minnesota. According to early (1910) census data, it appears that Martin Ruhr began his career at the flour mill as a bookkeeper, and was then promoted. Census data shows that in 1940, Mr. Ruhr was employed as the "Superintendent" of Flour Mill.
.
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HISTORICAL RECORDS
TIMELINE:
-- -- -- -- --
.
1885: Martin J. Ruhr was born to Frank Nicholas Ruhr and Theresa (Lubbesmeier) Ruhr.
.
1900 U.S. Census. (Household of Frank Ruhr [Sr.], widowed, and his children: Mary Ruhr, age 19. Frank Ruhr [Jr.], age 17. Bernard Ruhr, age 16. MARTIN RUHR, age 14. William Ruhr, age 12. Clara Ruhr, age10. John Ruhr, age 7. Also, residing in this household are the elderly parents of Frank Ruhr (Sr.): Bernard Ruhr, 76, and Mary A. Ruhr, age 80).
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1910 U.S. Census. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (Martin Ruhr, single, age 24, is listed on the census as a "boarder" who was residing in a Hotel that was operated by John and Mary Kleis. Martin Ruhr was then employed by the Flour Mill, as a "Bookkeeper").
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1918: Martin Ruhr, age 32. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota.
OCCUPATION: "Manager of Flour Mill". Employers: Shane Brothers & Wilson. (SOURCE: 1918 WWI Draft Registration Card).
.
1920 - 1940: Martin Ruhr. Occupation: Superintendent / Manager of the King Midas Flour Mill. Hastings, Dakota County, Minnesota. (SOURCE: 1920, 1930, and 1940 United States Federal Census). As yet, the date that Mr. Ruhr retired from his job at the flour mill is unknown.
.
1929: Construction was begun on the Martin Ruhr family home in 1929.
The stucco "Tudor Revival" home would be built on Vermillion Street, which was then a grand boulevard, lined with mature trees.
.
1930: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1930 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Wife: Hazel Ruhr. And, their daughter, Mary Ruhr, age 7.
NOTE: When the United States Federal Census was enumerated on April 14, 1930, it appears that the Ruhr family resided on East Eighth Street. Therefore, it is likely that Martin & Hazel Ruhr, and their young daughter, Mary, moved into their new home on Vermillion Street sometime *after* the 1930 census was enumerated.
.
1940: The Ruhr family is shown on the 1940 U.S. Census, in Hastings, MN, as follows:
HEAD OF HOUSEHOLD: Martin Ruhr. Male. White. Age 55. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. Occupation: Superintendent of Flour Mill. (Income in 1939: $3,600. Value of home: $9,000). WIFE: Hazel Ruhr. Female. White. Age 53. Married. Birthplace: Minnesota. DAUGHTER: Mary Ruhr. Female. Female. White. Age 17. Attended school in last year: Yes. Birthplace: Minnesota.
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1955: Martin J. Ruhr died December 19, 1955, in Dakota County, Minnesota; and, was laid to rest in the Guardian Angels Cemetery, (also known as Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Cemetery). Martin's wife, Hazel J. Ruhr, is buried in the same cemetery.
.
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.
Historical Note:
"Henry Hastings Sibley" is one of the early names on the old abstract for the 'parcel of ground' -- where the Ruhr family home was eventually built.
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