Ruth Erickson - wife to GE

By peachiecakes

  • Ruth born

    Born Ruth Mary Fisher

  • RE files papers holding GE at fault for divorce

    Ruth files papers holding him at fault in the divorce seeking sole custody of daughter, funding for their support, and country home in Tannersville, PA

  • DD article appears

    DD article appears
    Dear Deborah article from lonely new mother in Manhatten askig for advice on how to spend time with husbands work and make friends. Most likely from Ruth Erickson

  • 1632 - Rehearsal breaks for GE

    Arrives at rehearsal and "take 5 is called"
    - GE's police interview states: GE states Ruth arrives with baby J and rehearsal breaks for 5. Spoke with her about "trivial matters for 10-15mins. Rehearsal resumes at 1700.

  • 1751 - Sends GE Telegram

    1751 - Sends GE Telegram
    Telegram sent from Tannersville General Store to George saying she arrive safely with "Baby J". She left him a gift on his desk and to wear it with his brown church suit. Please call as soon as able

  • 1720 - Takes train to Tannersville, PA

    Time verifiable by closed rail lines. See news article re: repairs to train lines

  • Train Ticket/Notes

    Train ticket for the Eastern Boundary Line for the month of Nov.
    Nov 6. To do list on back: Call ahead to have nursery prepped, Drop off gift for George, Stop at Tannersville General Store (where she sent telegram to GE) and cypher: CALL LAWRENCE

  • Files for separation

    Files for separation
    Ruth files divorce papers, and official separation on basis of adultery and non-support

  • Hires PI to follow GE

    Ruth and defense attorney, Lawerence Kelly, hire PI to follow George, who uncovered evidence of adultery.

  • Testimony of GE's adultery given

    Fiona Jean Johnson testifies of her affair with GE lasting from Dec 1930 to Mar 1932

  • Divorce finalized

    Divorce finalized
    Divorce finalized where George was found guilty of adultery and non-support. Ruth is granted full custody of their children, the country home in Tannersville, PA, and regular financial support.

  • Marries Paul Fisher

    Met Fisher in 1935 after she and daughter (Joan) moves to Tannersville (after her divorce is finaziled), after which a long engagement ensues. Sometime in 1940 they marry

  • Ruth Mary Fisher Dies

    Dies in her nursing home at 1913 in Scotsrun, PA