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Adam (Rutter) Ritter 1769–1822 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Sep 1769

Birth Location: , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 5 Apr 1822

Death Location: Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, USA

Father: Andrew *

Mother: Jane *

Spouse(s): Barbara King

Children(s): Jacob Ritter, John Ritter, Samuel Ritter, Andrew Ritter, Adam Ritter, Elizabeth Rutter, Daniel Rutter, Anna Ritter, Leah Ritter, Sarah Gilbert, Mary Ritter

In 1769, Adam (Rutter) Ritter entered the world in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Andrew Rutter And Jane Lightner. Adam (Rutter) Ritter married Barbara King, and had children including Adam Rutter Ritter, Andrew Rutter Ritter, Anna Maria Ritter, Daniel Rutter, Elizabeth Rutter Rutter, Jacob Rutter Ritter, John P Rutter Ritter, Leah Rutter Ritter, Mary Rutter Ritter, Samuel Rutter Ritter, Sarah Ann Rutter Ritter Gilbert. Adam (Rutter) Ritter passed away in 1822 in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1769, Adam (Rutter) Ritter entered the world in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA, born to Andrew Rutter And Jane Lightner.
  • Adam (Rutter) Ritter married Barbara King, and had children including Adam Rutter Ritter, Andrew Rutter Ritter, Anna Maria Ritter, Daniel Rutter, Elizabeth Rutter Rutter, Jacob Rutter Ritter, John P Rutter Ritter, Leah Rutter Ritter, Mary Rutter Ritter, Samuel Rutter Ritter, Sarah Ann Rutter Ritter Gilbert.
  • Adam (Rutter) Ritter passed away in 1822 in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Andrew *
1741–1824
Birth Location: Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Jane *
1747–1777
Birth Location: New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
J*

Spouses(s)

Barbara King
1758–1818
Birth Location: West Manchester, York, Pennsylvania
BK

Children(s)

Jacob Ritter
1807–1853
Birth Location: Manchester Township, York County, PA
JR
John Ritter
1795–1868
Birth Location: Manchester, Pennsylvania, USA
JR
Samuel Ritter
1798–1871
Birth Location: York, Pennsylvania, USA
SR
Andrew Ritter
1798–1831
Birth Location: Manchester Twp., York, PA
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Adam Ritter
1804–1805
Birth Location: Manchester Township, York County, PA
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Elizabeth Rutter
1790–1795
Birth Location: Manchester Twp., York, PA
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Daniel Rutter
1808–1898
Birth Location: Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Anna Ritter
1810–1811
Birth Location: Manchester Twp., York, PA
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Leah Ritter
1802–
Birth Location: Manchester Twp., York, PA
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Sarah Gilbert
1814–1837
Birth Location: Manchester Twp., York, PA
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Mary Ritter
1812–1821
Birth Location: Manchester Twp., York, PA
MR

Adam Ritter's Ancestors

Self
Adam Ritter
1769–1822
Birth Place: , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Andrew Rutter *
1741–1824
Leacock Township, Lancaster County, Pennsylvania, USA
Jane (Lightner) *
1747–1777
New Holland, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Adam Ritter's Descendants

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Adam ((Rutter)) Ritter (5 Sep 1769–5 Apr 1822) m. Barbara King (1758–2 Mar 1818)
  1. 1. Jacob ((Rutter)) Ritter 1807–1853 m. Eleanor ((Ellen) D. (Lentz - Possible but BD is an) Issue) 1831–1903
    1. 1. Francis ("Frank" Marion) Ritter 1838–1912 m. America (Bell (WINKLEMAN) Ault) Ritter 1852– m. Louisa ((BRONSON\BRANSON\BROWN) Ritter - Potential Brick) Wall 1834–1873
      1. 1. Geneva (or Jeneva Ellratta (RITTER)) Capps 1889–1969 m. Charles (Wesley) Capps 1883–1950
        1. 1. Wesley (Wilson "Wes") Capps 1925–1993 m. Frances (Marie (PECK) (aka TAYLOR)) Capps 1925–2004
        2. 2. Corrie (Alice (CAPPS)) Morris 1916–1989 m. William (Still) Morris 1919–1984
        3. 3. Benjamin (Harrison) Capps 1932–1983
      2. 2. Henry (Jasper) Ritter 1881–1958
      3. 3. Frances (Mary (RITTER)) Jones 1883–1968 m. Robert (Milton Jones) Jr. 1874–1950
        1. 1. Rev. (Vera Roberta) Jones 1909–1979
        2. 2. Arle (Loyal) Jones 1904–1925
        3. 3. Giles (Evender) Jones 1906–2004
      4. 4. Alex (Sulleno) Ritter 1878–1962
      5. 5. Rachael (M.) Ritter 1892–1970
      6. 6. Mamie (M) Ritter 1896–1920
      7. 7. Martha (Ellen (RITTER)) Parker 1877–1948
      8. 8. James (Allen) Ritter 1885–1967
      9. 9. Thomas (Franklin) Ritter 1879–1900
      10. 10. Johnnie Ault 1875–1958
      11. 11. Juanita (Catharine) Ault 1875–1894
    2. 2. Clements (Wilkins) Ritter 1849–1932 m. Sarah (Elizabeth) Shafer 1849–1907
      1. 1. George (Shepard) Ritter 1875–1950
      2. 2. Francis ("Frank" Arthur) Ritter 1872–
      3. 3. Jacob (Arthur) Ritter 1870–1965
      4. 4. Olan (W) Ritter 1880–
  2. 2. John (P (Rutter)) Ritter 1795–1868
  3. 3. Samuel ((Rutter)) Ritter 1798–1871
  4. 4. Andrew ((Rutter)) Ritter 1798–1831
  5. 5. Adam ((Rutter)) Ritter 1804–1805
  6. 6. Elizabeth ((Rutter)) Rutter 1790–1795
  7. 7. Daniel Rutter 1808–1898
  8. 8. Anna (Maria) Ritter 1810–1811
  9. 9. Leah ((Rutter)) Ritter 1802–
  10. 10. Sarah (Ann (Rutter\Ritter)) Gilbert 1814–1837
  11. 11. Mary ((Rutter)) Ritter 1812–1821

Adam Ritter's Timeline

8 Records

1769
17 Aug 1769
Birth of Adam (Rutter) Ritter in York, Pennsylvania
York, Pennsylvania
1769
17 Aug 1769
Birth of Adam (Rutter) Ritter in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1769
5 Sep 1769
Birth of Adam (Rutter) Ritter in Lancaster Co, PA
Lancaster Co, PA
1769
5 September 1769
Birth of Adam (Rutter) Ritter in Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA
Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA
1769
5 September 1769
Birth of Adam (Rutter) Ritter in Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA
Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA
1769
5 Sep 1769
Birth of Adam (Rutter) Ritter in , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
, Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA
1810
6 Aug 1810
Age 41
Adam (Rutter) Ritter resided here in Manchester, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Manchester, York, Pennsylvania, USA
1822
5 Apr 1822
Age 53
Death of Adam (Rutter) Ritter in Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1769
    Event Place: York, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Aug 1769
    Event Place: , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1769
    Event Place: Lancaster Co, PA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1769
    Event Place: Leacock Township, Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 September 1769
    Event Place: Lancaster, Lancaster, Pennsylvania USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Sep 1769
    Event Place: , Lancaster, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1810
    Event Place: Manchester, York, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1810 United States Federal Census, Year: 1810; Census Place: Manchester, York, Pennsylvania; Roll: 57; Page: 162; Image: Pam252_57-0169; FHL Roll: 0193683

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1822
    Event Place: Manchester Twp, York County, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Geneanet Community Trees Index
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