Today In SCV History: October 22, 1898 - Birth Of Mary S. Ruiz, Victim Of The St. Francis Dam Disaster Today In SCV History: October 22, 1898
Today In SCV History: October 22, 1898 - Birth Of Mary S. Ruiz, Victim Of The St. Francis Dam Disaster
Today In SCV History: October 22, 1898
Source: KHTS Hometown Station
Date: 10/22/2026 9:45am
Article Summary:
Today in SCV History: Mary S. Ruiz, Born October 22, 1898, Died in the St. Francis Dam Disaster
Mary S. Ruiz, born Oct. 22, 1898, grew up on her family’s ranch in San Francisquito Canyon and was involved in local civic efforts, including school bond measures. She was 29 when the St. Francis Dam failed in March 1928, killing her and several family members; Ruiz was buried at the family cemetery on the former ranch property.
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Date: 10/22/2026 9:45am
Article Summary:
Today in SCV History: Mary S. Ruiz, Born October 22, 1898, Died in the St. Francis Dam Disaster
Mary S. Ruiz, born Oct. 22, 1898, grew up on her family’s ranch in San Francisquito Canyon and was involved in local civic efforts, including school bond measures. She was 29 when the St. Francis Dam failed in March 1928, killing her and several family members; Ruiz was buried at the family cemetery on the former ranch property.
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