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Ruth Cleveland. Ruth Cleveland (October 3, 1891 – January 7, 1904), popularly known as Baby Ruth or Babe Ruth, was the eldest of five children born to United States President Grover Cleveland and First Lady Frances Cleveland. She is the namesake of the Baby Ruth candy bar. Cleveland was born in New York City, lived at the White House and Gray ...
- October 3, 1891, New York City, U.S.
- Miss Fine's School
- January 7, 1904 (aged 12), Princeton, New Jersey, U.S.
- Princeton Cemetery
RUTH CLEVELAND PASSES BEYOND Daughter of Kx-Presi-dent Is Dead. PRINCETON. N. J.. Jan. 7.—Ruth Cleveland, the eldest child of ex-Pres-ident and Airs. Grover Cleveland, died at the Cleveland home here today very unexpectedly, the immediate cause of death being a. weakening of the heart action during a mild attack of diphtheria. Dr.
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Find a Grave Memorial ID: 1154. Source citation. American Folk Figure. The daughter and first child of President Grover Cleveland and First Lady Frances Cleveland, she died at the age of 12 from a bout of diphtheria. A myth arose that the candy bar Baby Ruth was named after her (partially perpetuated by the creators, the Curtis Candy Company).
Cleveland's 12 year old daughter Ruth developed diphtheria in January 1904. Cleveland and the rest of his family were treated prophylactically with anti-toxin 1a. There was little that could be done for Ruth, however. Cleveland's diary palpably shows the grief he suffered at her rapid, unexpected death.
Apr 5, 2019 · Ruth Cleveland, born in the period between her father’s non-consecutive terms, was very popular with the public, being called Baby Ruth in the press. She achieved a sort of immortality when a candy maker named the Baby Ruth candy bar after her. At the age of twelve, Ruth died of diphtheria. The entire nation mourned along with the Clevelands.
Ruth Cleveland (October 3, 1891 – January 7, 1904), popularly known as Baby Ruth or Babe Ruth, was the eldest of five children born to United States President Grover Cleveland and First Lady Frances Cleveland. She is the namesake of the Baby Ruth candy bar.
PRINCETON, N.J., Jan. 8. -- Funeral services for Ruth Cleveland, the eldest daughter of ex-President Grover Cleveland, were held at 10 o'clock this morning at the Cleveland residence, Westlands.
