As this group is the nearest, geographically, that I can find to Ruth's birthplace, I am hoping that one of you may be able to help me.
I am trying to trace any details there may be about Ruth and her family, so far I have;

1891 Census: 'Rose' Irvin, living in Hatrlepool, age 38, born in Gloucester, Widow.
Along with her children there is also an Emma Howley, age 18, born in Hartpury, Gloucestershire.
1881 Census: 'Ruth R' Irvin, living in Hartlepool, age 25, born in Hartpury, Gloucestershire.
1878 Marriage: 'Ruth Rosanna' Howley
1871 Census: 'Ruth' Howley, living in Gloucester, age 15, born in Hartpury.
Apr-Jun 1871: 'Rose Ann' Howley died in Newent district
Jan-Mar 1857: 'Rosannah' Howley born in Newent district
Jul-Sep 1855: 'Ruth' Howley born in Newent district

I guess vI'm hoping to confirm that the 1855 Ruth is the 1891 Rose, who her parents and siblings were and any other relevant information.
Than you, in advance,
Steve

1861
Ann Houldey abt 1811 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Sister-in-law Hartpury, Gloucestershire
James Houldey abt 1813 Tibberton, Gloucestershire, England Head Hartpury, Gloucestershire
John Houldey abt 1831 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Nephew Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Emma Houldey abt 1837 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Eliza Houldey abt 1838 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
James Houldey abt 1844 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Nephew Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Annie Houldey abt 1851 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Ruth Houldey abt 1856 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Roseannah Houldey abt 1857 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
William James Houldey abt 1860 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Nephew Hartpury, Gloucestershire

Year: 1857
Month: Feb
Day: 15
Parents_Surname: HOULDY
Child_Forenames: Rose Hannah
Fathers_Forenames: John
Mothers_Forenames: Emma
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Hartpury
Occupation: Blacksmith
Officiating_Minister: W G S Addison Vicar
Event: Baptism
Memoranda: Daughter of
Notes:
Register_Reference: P165 IN 1/16
Page_Number: 43
Parish_Chapel: Hartpury

Year: 1855
Month: Jun
Day: 17
Parents_Surname: HOULDEY
Child_Forenames: Ruth
Fathers_Forenames: John
Mothers_Forenames: Emma
Mothers_Surname:
Residence: Hartpury
Occupation: Blacksmith
Officiating_Minister: David Jones Curate
Event: Baptism
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference: P165 IN 1/16
Page_Number: 37
Parish_Chapel: Hartpury

1851
Ann Houldey abt 1760 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Mother Hartpury, Gloucestershire
James Houldey abt 1801 Tibberton, Gloucestershire, England Head Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Ann Houldey abt 1810 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Sister-in-law Hartpury, Gloucestershire
John Houldey abt 1830 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Nephew Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Maryann Houldey abt 1832 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Elizabeth Houldey abt 1841 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Sarah Ann Houldey abt 1842 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire
James William Houldey abt 1845 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Nephew Hartpury, Gloucestershire
Ann Houldey abt 1850 Hartpury, Gloucestershire, England Niece Hartpury, Gloucestershire

Possible parents :-
Name: Emma Dyer
Name: John Houldey
Year of Registration: 1849
Quarter of Registration: Apr-May-Jun
District: Gloucester (1837-1937)
County: Gloucestershire
Volume: 11
Page: 475

Year: 1906
Month: Nov
Day: 29
Surname: HOULDEY
Forenames: Emma
Residence: Gloucester Road Hartpury
Age_at_death: 70 years
Officiating_Minister: J Talbot Gardiner Vicar
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference:
Page_No: 70
Parish_Chapel: Hartpury

Year: 1908
Month: Dec
Day: 11
Surname: HOULDEY
Forenames: John
Residence: Gloucester Road Hartpury
Age_at_death: 79 years
Officiating_Minister: J Talbot Gardiner Vicar
Event: Burial
Cause_of_death:
Memoranda:
Notes:
Register_Reference:
Page_No: 72
Parish_Chapel: Hartpury

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James John IRVIN married Ruth Rosanna HOWLEY - March Qtr 1878, Hartlepool

Death: March Qtr 1891, Hartlepool, James John IRVIN age 34

1891 Census, Durham Hartlepool
27 Bond Street

Rose IRVIN, Widow - age 38, Dressmaker, born Gloucester, Gloucestershire
George IRVIN - son - 8, born Durham, Hartlepool
Charles IRVIN - son - 5 - born Glos. Hartpury ***
Magnesse IRVIN - son - age 3, born Durham Hartlepool (Magnus IRVIN - Sept Qtr 1887, Hartlepool)
Emma HOWLEY, Single age 18 Confectioner, born Glos. Hartpury

???*** FOD records Hartpury

Charles William HOULDEY - christened 15 November 1885, fathers forename : James John - Mother : Ruth

1881 Census, Durham Hartlepool, District 2

James J IRVIN - 24, Baker & Confectioner, born Durham, Hartlepool
Ruth R IRVIN - 25 - born Glos. Hartpury
George F IRVIN - 6 weeks, born Durham, Hartlepool

1871 Census, Hartpury, District 12

Gloster Road

John HOULDEY - 45 Blacksmith - born Hartpury
Emma HOULDEY - 33 Domestic - born ditto
Rose HOULDEY - 14 Scholar
Elizabeth HOULDEY - 7

next door

James HOULDEY - Bachelor, age 78, Cattle Dealer, born Tibberton
William HOULDEY - Gt. Nephew, age 10 born Hartpury

1881 Census, Hartpury
Gloster Road

HOULDEY

John 51 - Blacksmith
Emma 43
William 13, Emily 9, John 7, Joseph 3

1891 Census, Hartpury, Gloucester Road

John HOULDEY, Blacksmith age 69, born Hartpury
Emma HOULDEY - age 53 - born ditto

1901 Census HARTPURY (transcribed as HONLDEY)

Glos Road

John HONLDEY, age 75, retired blacksmith
Emma - 65
Walton DENT - Boarder, S - Horse Dealer, born Westbury

again Hartpury 1901, but Hiams Lane

HONLDEY

William 32, Drover Travel Horses (all born Hartpury)
Rose - 29
Gladys - 6
Tabios - 5 months

Thank you both, so much information provided so quickly! I will now, of course, have to go back through all my notes and try to tie it all together. No doubt this will turn up even more questions which I hope you won't mind me asking.
Cheers
Steve

FOD records

Hartbury

Rosanna HOULDY, christening 5 July 1874 Hartbury, mother: Ruth

Rosanna HOWLEY, burial 8 October 1875, age 16 months