Ruby Thomas Sanford

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1910 Census
Name: Ruby J Sanford [Ruby T Sanford]
Age in 1910: 0
Birth Year: abt 1910 [abt 1909]
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg (Independent City), Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Father\'s name: James E Sanford
Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Mother\'s name: Denciler Sanford
Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Household Members:
Name Age
James E Sanford 24
Denciler Sanford 25
Ruby J Sanford 0
Irvin L Sanford 5

1920 Census
Name: Ruby Sandford [Sanford]
Age: 10
Birth Year: abt 1910
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street: Summet Road
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Drewry Sandford [Drucie Sanford]
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Attended School: yes
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Drewry Sandford 35 [Drucie Sanford]
Irvin Sanford 13
Ruby Sanford 10
James Sanford 8

1930 Census
Name: Ruby L Marek
Birth Year: abt 1910
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street address: Summit Street
House Number: 116
Age at first Marriage: 19
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Operator
Industry: Shirt Factory
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Druie E Sanford 46 [mother]
James A Sanford 18 [brother]
Thomas F Marek 22 [husband]
Ruby L Marek 20
James Overby 76 [grandfather]

1940 Census
Name: Ruby S Marck [Marek]
Age: 30
Estimated birth year: abt 1910
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Home in 1940: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
Street: Summit Street
House Number: 15
Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 7th grade
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: No
Household Members:
Name Age
Thomas H Marek 32
Ruby S Marek 30
Thomas W Marek 2
Herbert C Marek 24 [brother-in-law]
Charles A Marek 19 [brother-in-law]

Birth:
Social Security Applications and Claims, 1936-2007.

Name: Ruby Thomas Marek
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birth Date: 7 Nov 1909
Birth Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Death Date: 15 Mar 1993
Father: James E Sanford
Mother: Druie Overby
SSN: 230227189
Notes: Oct 1948: Name listed as RUBY THOMAS MAREK; 06 Apr 1993: Name listed as RUBY MAREK

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/150643536

Records from Blandford Cemetery
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=28793

Interment Date: 3/17/1993
Ward: A. P. HILL
Section #: 8
Square: 5
Location: E 1/2 2ND SE CORNER

Died:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

Name: Ruby Thomas Marek
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 83
Birth Date: abt 1910
Death Date: 15 Mar 1993
Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Cause of Death: Congestive Heart Failure; arteriosclerotic heart diseas
Spouse: Thomas
Certificate Number: 1993008996
Occupation: Retired School Food Service

Ruby married Thomas Harrison Marek. Thomas was born 21 Oct 1907, Petersburg, VA; died 29 Jun 1968, Fayetteville, Cumberland Co. NC; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

1. Thomas Wayne Marek
2. Infant Marek was born 23 Jan 1935, Petersburg, VA; died 23 Jan 1935, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA.

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: James E Sanderford [James E Sanford]
Age: 14
Birth Date: Jan 1886
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Petersburg Ward 5, Petersburg City, Virginia
Ward of City: 5th
Street: Battersea Ave
House Number: 316
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital status: Single
Father's name: James Sanford
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Lelia Sanford
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Trunk Maker
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James Sanford 44
Lelia Sanford 36
James E Sanford 14
Gracie S Sanford 11
Olive H Sanford 7
Paul B Sanford 3
Joseph Laten 31
Lelia A Laten 17

1910 Census
Name: James E Sanford
Age in 1910: 24
Birth Year: abt 1886
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Denciler Sanford [Drucilla]
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Occupation: Motorman
Industry: Street Car
Employer, Employee or Other: Wage Earner
Home Owned or Rented: Rent
Farm or House: House
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 7
Out of Work: N
Number of weeks out of work: 0
Household Members:
Name Age
James E Sanford 24
Denciler Sanford 25
Ruby J Sanford 0
Irvin L Sanford 5

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/42718871/james-edward-sanford

Ward G-NG, Square 4, Sec 3b

Died:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

Name: James Edward Sanford
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 26
Birth Date: 26 Jan 1886
Death Date: 27 Jul 1912
Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Cause of Death: Carbolic Acid Poisoning (suicide)
Registration Date: 30 Jul 1912
Father: James W Sanford
Mother: Lelia T Cain
Certificate Number: 1912001575
Occupation: Motorman of Streetcar

James married Drucilla Elizabeth (Druie) Overby 03 Mar 1903. Drucilla (daughter of James Andrew Overby and Hester Elizabeth Daniels) was born 22 Jun 1884, Petersburg, VA; died 17 Jan 1967, Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1900 Census
Name: Druseller Oberby [Drucilla Oberby]
Age: 15
Birth Date: Jun 1884
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Petersburg Ward 5, Virginia
Ward of City: 5th
Street: Canal Street
House Number: 258
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Daughter
Marital status: Single
Father's name: James Oberby
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's name: Elizabeth Oberby
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Cotton Weaver
Months Not Employed: 2
Can Read: Yes
Can Write: Yes
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James Oberby 45
Elizabeth Oberby 51
Druseller Oberby 15
Marion Oberby 14

1910 Census
Name: Denciler Sanford
Age in 1910: 25
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1910: Petersburg Ward 4, Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: James E Sanford
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Native Tongue: English
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Years Married: 7
Number of Children Born: 2
Number of Children Living: 2
Household Members:
Name Age
James E Sanford 24
Denciler Sanford 25
Ruby J Sanford 0
Irvin L Sanford 5

1920 Census
Name: Drewry Sandford [Drucie Sanford]
Age: 35
Birth Year: abt 1885
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street: Summet Road
Residence Date: 1920
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Silk mill
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Drewry Sandford 35 [[Drucie Sanford]]
Irvin Sanford 13
Ruby Sanford 10
James Sanford 8

1930 Census
Name: Druie E Sanford
Birth Year: abt 1884
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Head
Homemaker?: Yes
Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street address: Summit Street
House Number: 116
Radio Set: No
Lives on Farm: No
Age at first Marriage: 18
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Druie E Sanford 46
James A Sanford 18 [son]
Thomas F Marek 22 [son-in-law]
Ruby L Marek 20 [daughter]
James Overby 76 [father]

1940 Census
Name: Drewie Sandford
Age: 54
Estimated birth year: abt 1886
Gender: Female
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Lodger [sister]
Home in 1940: Petersburg, Petersburg City, Virginia
Street: Summit Street
House Number: 2
Inferred Residence in 1935: Petersburg, Virginia
Residence in 1935: Same House
Occupation: Practical Nurse, private duty
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Class of Worker: Working on own account
Weeks Worked in 1939: 0
Income: 0
Income Other Sources: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Maggie L Cooley 66
Drewie Sandford 54


Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73952341/drucilla-elizabeth-sanford

Ward W, Section 9, Square 3

Died:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

Name: Druie Elizabeth Overby Sanford
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 82
Birth Date: 22 Jun 1884
Death Date: 17 Jan 1967
Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Cause of Death: Arteriosclerotic heart disease, diabetes, adrenal tumor
Registration Date: 20 Jan 1967
Father: James Andrew Overby
Mother: Hester Daniels
Spouse: James Edward Sanford
Certificate Number: 1967000922

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS:

1860 Census
Name: James Overby
Age: 6
Birth Year: abt 1854
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg West Ward, Petersburg Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm E Overby 43
Elizabeth Overby 44
Virginia Overby 21
Sarah Overby 19
Isabelle Overby 12
David Overby 8
James Overby 6

1870 Census
Name: James Overby
Age in 1870: 17
Birth Year: abt 1853
Birthplace: North Carolina
Dwelling Number: 503
Home in 1870: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Petersburg
Occupation: In Catt Facty [accurate transcription]
Inferred Mother: Elizabeth Overby
Household Members:
Name Age
Elizabeth Overby 48
James Overby 17
James Vaughan 32
Sarah Vaughan 27

1880 Census
Name: James Overby
Age: 25
Birth Date: Abt 1855
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street: Plum Street
House Number: 229
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Elizebeth H. Overby
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Work Cotton Mill
Cannot Read: Yes
Cannot Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James Overby 25
Elizebeth H. Overby 26
Maggie Overby 7
Lavinia Overby 5

1900 Census
Name: James Oberby [Overby]
Age: 45
Birth Date: Mar 1854
Birthplace: North Carolina
Home in 1900: Petersburg Ward 5, Petersburg City, Virginia
Ward of City: 5th
Street: Canal Street
House Number: 258
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Head
Marital status: Married
Spouse's name: Elizabeth Overby
Marriage Year: 1871
Father's Birthplace: North Carolina
Mother's Birthplace: North Carolina
Occupation: Day Laborer
Months Not Employed: 0
Can Read: No
Can Write: No
Can Speak English: Yes
House Owned or Rented: R
Farm or House: H
Household Members:
Name Age
James Overby 45
Elizabeth Overby 51
Druseller Overby 15
Marion Overby 14

1920 Census
Name: James Overley [Overby]
Age: 64
Birth Year: abt 1856
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1920: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street: Summet Road
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Boarder
Marital status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Laborer
Industry: Tobacco factory
Employment Field: Wage or Salary
Home Owned or Rented: Rented
Able to Read: Yes
Able to Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Eli Martin 38
Marion Martin 34 [daughter]
Hester Martin 10
Rachel Martin 3
James Overbey 64

1930 Census
Name: James Overby
Birth Year: abt 1854
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Virginia
Marital status: Widowed
Relation to Head of House: Father
Home in 1930: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street address: Summit Street
House Number: 116
Able to Read and Write: Yes
Father's Birthplace: Virginia
Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
Able to Speak English: Yes
Occupation: Machinist
Industry: Tobbacco Factory
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker
Employment: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
Druie E Sanford 46
James A Sanford 18
Thomas F Marek 22
Ruby L Marek 20
James Overby 76

Birth:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

Name: James A Overby
Gender: Male
Race: White
Death Age: 78
Birth Date: 26 Mar 1854
Death Date: 12 May 1932
Birth Place: Raleigh, NC
Death Place: Petersburg, Virginia
Registration Date: 12 May 1932
Occupation: Mechanic, Dunlap Tobacco Co.
Father: James A Overby [incorrect info]
Informant was Irvin Sanford, didn\'t know birthplace of father or name or birthplace of mother. Irvin was his son-in-law, married to Drusilla Overby Sanford
Spouse: Hester Williams Overby
Cause of Death: Chronic myocarditis, arteriosclerosis, chronic nephritis
Certificate Number: 1932010377

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73952330/james-andrew-overby

Ward W, Section 9, Square 3b

Died:
Cause of Death: Cardiovascular renal disease

Burial information from Blandford Cemetery records:
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=29216

Date of Death: 5/12/1932
Interment Date: 5/14/1932
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 78

Birth Place: Raleigh, NC

James married Hester Elizabeth Daniels 19 Dec 1872. Hester was born 27 May 1847, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 14 Aug 1919, Namozine, Dinwiddie Co. NC; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1880 Census
Name: Elizebeth H. Overby
Age: 26
Birth Date: Abt 1854
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1880: Petersburg, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Street: Plum Street
House Number: 229
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse\'s name: James Overby
Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Occupation: Keeping House
Cannot Read: Yes
Cannot Write: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James Overby 25
Elizebeth H. Overby 26
Maggie Overby 7
Lavinia Overby 5

1900 Census
Name: Elizabeth Oberby
Age: 51
Birth Date: May 1849
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1900: Petersburg Ward 5, Petersburg City, Virginia
Ward of City: 5th
Street: Canal Street
House Number: 258
Race: White
Gender: Female
Relation to Head of House: Wife
Marital status: Married
Spouse\'s name: James Oberby
Marriage Year: 1871
Father\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Mother\'s Birthplace: Virginia
Mother: Number of Living Children: 4
Mother: How Many Children: 11
Can Read: No
Can Write: No
Can Speak English: Yes
Household Members:
Name Age
James Oberby 45
Elizabeth Oberby 51
Druseller Oberby 15
Marion Oberby 14

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/73952325/elizabeth-hester-overby

Ward W, Section 9, Square 3b


Died:
Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014

Name: Elizabeth Hester Overby
Gender: Female
Race: White
Death Age: 72
Birth Date: 27 May 1847
Death Date: 14 Aug 1919
Death Place: Namozine, Dinwiddie, Virginia
Cause of Death: Diabetes
Registration Date: 15 Aug 1919
Father: Daniels
Mother: Creasy Andrews
Certificate Number: 1919020865

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: Wm E Overby
Age: 43
Birth Year: abt 1817
Gender: Male
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg West Ward, Petersburg Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Occupation: Painter
Personal Estate Value: $20
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm E Overby 43
Elizabeth Overby 44
Virginia Overby 21
Sarah Overby 19
Isabelle Overby 12
David Overby 8
James Overby 6





He died in the hospital at Hanover Academy of consumption (tuberculosis) and was a member of the 13 Va Calvary, Co. K commanded by Capt Winfield in the 45th year of his age He leaves a affectionate Wife and five children to mourn his loss. Dearest William though has left us here thy loss we deeply feel but 'tis god that has taught us He can all our sorrows heal.

Resided in Sussex Co. VA

Buried:
Grave location and tombstone photo:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/25064450/william-epps-overby

Died:
Burial information from Blandford Cemetery records:
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=50870

Date of Death: 4/21/1863
Interment Date: 4/28/1863
Race: WHITE
Sex: MALE
Age: 44

Parents: Robert and Mary Overby
Birthplace: Chesterfield Co. VA

Notes: SOLDIER - PRIVATE - COMPANY D, 13TH SUSSEX VIRGINIA CAVALRY - (NOTE - 01/05/2015, FAMILY STATES HE IS BURIED ON JAMES THAYER\'S SQUARE IN WARD H, SEC. 6, SQ. 3. CAUSE OF DEATH UNKNOWN)

William married Elizabeth Green Williamson 09 Mar 1837, Petersburg, VA. Elizabeth was born 23 Oct 1817, Dinwiddie Co. VA; died 24 Aug 1879, Dinwiddie Co. VA or Petersburg, VA; was buried , Blandford Cemetery, Petersburg, VA. [Group Sheet]

Notes:

CENSUS RECORDS

1860 Census
Name: Elizabeth Overby
Age: 44
Birth Year: abt 1816
Gender: Female
Birth Place: Virginia
Home in 1860: Petersburg West Ward, Petersburg Virginia
Post Office: Petersburg
Household Members:
Name Age
Wm E Overby 43
Elizabeth Overby 44
Virginia Overby 21
Sarah Overby 19
Isabelle Overby 12
David Overby 8
James Overby 6

1870 Census
Name: Elizabeth Overby
Age in 1870: 48
Birth Year: abt 1822
Birthplace: Virginia
Home in 1870: Petersburg Ward 4, Petersburg Virginia
Race: White
Gender: Female
Post Office: Petersburg
Occupation: Keeping House
Inferred Children: James Overby
Household Members:
Name Age
Elizabeth Overby 48
James Overby 17
James Vaughan 32
Sarah Vaughan 27 [possibly her daughter]

Buried:
Grave location:
https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/105474112/elizabeth-e-overby

Ward H (old), Sec. 6, Sq. 3

Died:
Cause of Death:
Ulcer of the stomach

Information from Blandford Cemetery Records:
http://www.petersburgcemetery.org/blandford/detail.asp?search=41048

Date of Death: 8/24/1879
Interment Date: 8/25/1879
Race: WHITE
Sex: FEMALE
Age: 62

Place of Birth: Dinwiddie Co. VA