Ralph Merton Vining 1915–1990
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Ralph Vining in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 16 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Ralph Vining 1915–1990
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and 1 more tree owner connected with Ralph Vining 1915–1990
Immediate Family
Biography
In 1915, Ralph Merton Vining entered the world in Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine, born to john albion vining and augusta eva pike. In 1930, Ralph Merton Vining resided in Otisfield, Cumberland, Maine, USA. In 1950, Ralph Merton Vining resided in Otisfield, Cumberland, Maine, USA. Ralph Merton Vining married pearl f vining, and had children including donald ralph vining, marion g vining, merton a vining. Ralph Merton Vining passed away in 1990 in Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, USA.
Sources
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1Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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2Census 1950 United States Federal Census
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3Record Newspapers.com - Sun-Journal - 1990-11-07 -
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Ralph Vining
This ancestor line traces from Holme on Spalding Moor, Yorkshire, England (1440) to Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine (1915) across 16 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Ralph Vining (1915–1990) was born in Auburn, Androscoggin, Maine and died in Lewiston, Androscoggin, Maine, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Ralph Vining's Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record