Ruth MUSSON

Father: George MUSSON
Mother: Addie PARKER

Family 1: Charles Isaac HAYCRAFT

(1) Source: District of Columbia, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index via Ancestry.com.

  1. Donald Warren HAYCRAFT
  2. Helen C. HAYCRAFT
  3. Mary J. HAYCRAFT
  4. Marcia R. HAYCRAFT
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 _George MUSSON_|
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Notes

Updated February 19, 2024. Compiled by Howder (www.howderfamily.com) from the following source(s):

(1) 1900 United States Census for District of Columbia, Washington City: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 61; Sheet 5A; June 4, 1900.

Ruth MUSSON is the infant daughter of George MUSSON (b. May 1868 in England; immigrated 1873; a telegraph operator) and Addie [PARKER] MUSSON (b. March 1872 in the District of Columbia, parents from Massachusetts). Ruth was born September 1899 in the District of Columbia. The entire family lives with Addie's mother, Elvira PARKER (b. June 1842 in Massachusetts as were her parents, a widow), along with other family members. They all live at 916 Rhode Island Avenue.

(2) 1910 United States Census for the District of Columbia, Washington, DC: Supervisor's District 26, Enumeration District 166; Sheet 18B; April 28, 1910.

Ruth MUSSON is the daughter of George MUSSON (43 years old, born in England as were his parents, a telegraph operator for Western Union) and Elivra MUSSON (38 years old, born in the district with her parents from Massachusetts). Ruth is 10 years old, born in the District of Columbia, and is attending school. Her sister Helen MUSSON (age 6) also resides in the household. They live at 16 Randolph Place.

(3) 1920 United States Census for District of Columbia, Washington: Supervisor's District 40; Enumeration District 214; Sheet 14B; January 13, 1920.

Ruth MUSSON is the daughter of George MUSSON (age 53., b. London, England, a telegrapher for Western Union) and Elvira MUSSON (age 47, b. District of Columbia). Ruth is 20 years old, born in the District of Columbia, and is a clerk in a library. Her sister Helen MUSSON (age 15) also resides in the household. They live at 16 Randolph Place.

(4) District of Columbia, U.S., Compiled Marriage Index via Ancestry.com

- Name: Ruth MUSSON
- Gender: Female
- Marital Status: Single
- Age: 20
- Birth Date: 1900
- Marriage Date: 05 Aug 1920
- Marriage Place: District of Columbia
- Spouse: Charles I. HAYCRAFT
- FHL Film Number: 2129774
- Reference ID: p 151

(5) Marriage via Newspapers.com: The Pioneer; Bemidji, Minnesota; Thu, Aug 12, 1920; Page 5

"The following item taken from the Washington Evening Star of August 5, will be of interest to many: Bethany Baptist Church was the scene of a very pretty wedding this morning at 7 o'clock, when in the presence of a large circle of friends, Miss Ruth MUSSEN, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. George MUSSEN, and Mr. Charles I. HAYCRAFT, of Bemidji, Minn., were united in marriage by Rev. Hugh T. STEVENSON, pastor of the church. The bridegroom was attended by his brother, Mr. Everett HAYCRAFT of the Federal Trade Commission. The ushers were Mr. Alfred K. WIMER, Mr. Wallace E. PERRY, Mr. Horace L. STEVENSON and Mr. Edwin T. PARKER. A musical program was furnished by Miss Emma Louise THOMPSON. After a wedding breakfast Mr. and Mrs. HAYCRAFT left immediately for Niagara Falls, Thousand Islands and an extended trip through Canada. They expect to return to the city about September 1, and will be at home to their friends after that time at 16 Randolph Place, northwest."

(6) The Washington Post, Washington, DC.

- October 31, 1924, page 10: "VITAL STATISTICS - BIRTHS REPORTED." A birth was reported for Charles I. and Ruth HAYCRAFT, a boy. - NOTE: This would have been Donald.

(7) 1930 United States Census for the District of Columbia, Washington City, Precinct 13, Tract 11 (part of), block 2989: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 374; Sheet 14A; April 8, 1930.

Ruth [MUSSON] HAYCRAFT is married to Charles I. HAYCRAFT, head of household. Children included in the household are Donald, Helen C., and Mary J. HAYCRAFT. Ruth's widowed father, George MUSSEN (63 years old, born in London England as were his parents, immigrated 1871, a watchman for a telegraph company), is also a member of the household.

- Address: 5723 9th. St.
- Age: 30 years old at time of census; 20 when first married
- Birthplace: District of Columbia, with both parents born in London, England

(8) 1940 United States Census for District of Columbia, Washington, Ward 6, Block 25: Supervisor's District 1; Enumeration District 1-222; Sheet 4B; April 5, 1940.

Ruth [MUSSON] HAYCRAFT is married to Charles I. HAYCRAFT, head of household. Children in the household are Donald H., Helen C., Mary J. and Marcia R. Ruth's father, George MUSSON (age 73, b. England), also resides with the family. Ruth furnished information to the census taker for this household.

- Address: 5723 Ninth Street
- Age: 40, married
- Highest Grade of School Completed: High School - 4th Year
- Birthplace: Same Place
- Residence on April 1, 1935: Same House
- At Work: No, Home Housework

(9) 1950 United States Census for Virginia, Arlington Co.: Enumeration District 7-46; Sheet 9; April 17, 1950.

Ruth [MUSSON] HAYCRAFT is married to Charles I. HAYCRAFT, head of household. Their daughter Marcia resides with them.

- Address: 4719 N. 16th St.
- Farm: No; Acres: No
- Age: 53; married
- Birthplace: District of Columbia
- Occupation Category: Keeping House
- Employment Status: Yes
- Hours Worked: 8
- Occupation: Assists in Business
- Worker Class: Private Company
- Occupation Code: 390 736 3 (Clerical and kindred workers; Insurance)

(10) U.S., City Directories via Ancestry.com: Washington, District of Columbia

- 1919: MUSSON Ruth typist r16 Randolph pl nw
- 1929: HAYCRAFT Chas I (Ruth) dept mgr Natl Surety Co h 5509 9th nw apt 204
- 1930: HAYCRAFT Chas I (Ruth) ins h5723 9th nw
- 1931: HAYCRAFT Chas I (Ruth) dept mgr Natl Surety Co h 5723 9th nw - 1933: HAYCRAFT Chas I (Ruth) dist mgr Equitable Life Assur Soc r5723 9th nw
- 1937: HACRAFT CHARLES I (Ruth). Mgr Continental American Life Insurance Co. 601 Southern Bldg 1425 H nw. Tel District 0011, h5723 9th nw, Tel Georgia 3834
- 1939: HAYCRAFT Chas I (Ruth) mgr Continental Am Life Ins Co h5723 9th nw

(11) Family History, Volume S(4), Sylvester, Daughters of the American Revolution library, Washington, DC., p. 6.

(12) Information provided by the HAYCRAFT family, April 1999.