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Alva A. Ralston 1883 – 1943 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Aug 1883

Birth Location: Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa

Death Date: 11 May 1943

Death Location: Portland, Oregon, United States

Father: James Ralston

Mother: Mary Potter

Spouse(s): Fern Reynolds

Children(s): James Ralston, David Ralston, Alva Ralston, William Ralston, Thomas Ralston

In 1883, Alva A. Ralston entered the world in Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa, born to James Alexander Ralston and Mary Lovina Potter. In 1900, Alva A. Ralston resided in Brandon Township, Jackson, Iowa. In 1920, Alva A. Ralston resided in Westport, Clatsop, Oregon, USA. Alva A. Ralston married Fern Reynolds, and had children including James A. Ralston, David D. Ralston, Alva Reynolds Ralston, William Ralston, Thomas Arthur Ralston. Alva A. Ralston passed away in 1943 in Portland, Oregon, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1883, Alva A. Ralston entered the world in Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa, born to James Alexander Ralston and Mary Lovina Potter.
  • In 1900, Alva A. Ralston resided in Brandon Township, Jackson, Iowa.
  • In 1920, Alva A. Ralston resided in Westport, Clatsop, Oregon, USA.
  • Alva A. Ralston married Fern Reynolds, and had children including James A. Ralston, David D. Ralston, Alva Reynolds Ralston, William Ralston, Thomas Arthur Ralston.
  • Alva A. Ralston passed away in 1943 in Portland, Oregon, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ralston
1847 – 1919
Birth Location: , , Pennsylvania, USA
JR
Mary Potter
1854 – 1872
Birth Location: Iowa
MP

Spouses(s)

Fern Reynolds
1895 – 1989
Birth Location: South Dakota
FR

Children(s)

James Ralston
1921 – 1999
Birth Location: Oregon
JR
David Ralston
1922 – 2007
Birth Location: Oregon
DR
Alva Ralston
1923 – 2005
Birth Location: Oregon
AR
William Ralston
1926 –
Birth Location: Oregon
WR
Thomas Ralston
1935 – 1995
Birth Location: Oregon
TR

Alva Ralston's Ancestors

Self
Alva Ralston
1883 – 1943
Birth Place: Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa
Parents
James Alexander Ralston
1847 – 1919
, , Pennsylvania, USA
Mary (Lovina) Potter
1854 – 1872
Iowa
Grandparents
John Ralston
1807 – 1873
Brady, Butler County, Pennsylvania, USA
Nancy (Agnes) McLane
1814 – 1905
Beaver City, Beaver, Pennsylvania, United States
William Potter
1828 – 1898
Ohio
Elizabeth Sinkey
1833 – 1912
Hartford, Licking, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1776 – 1849
Elizabeth Sharp
1780 – 1847
Matthew Sinkey
1808 – 1894
Nancy Houston
1817 – 1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ralston
1755 –
Martha
1755 –
James Sharp
Mary
William Sinkey
1765 – 1850
Mary McCartney
1770 – 1850
Andrew Huston
1776 – 1848
Elizabeth Green
1780 – 1844

Alva Ralston's Descendants

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Alva (A.) Ralston (11 Aug 1883 – 11 May 1943) m. Fern Reynolds (14 Mar 1895 – 22 Dec 1989)
  1. 1. James (A.) Ralston (10 Jan 1921 – 24 Dec 1999)
  2. 2. David (D.) Ralston (29 May 1922 – 13 May 2007) m. Clara Dena (21 May 1922 – 23 Oct 2012)
  3. 3. Alva (Reynolds) Ralston (29 August 1923 – 9 February 2005) m. Thelma (J.) Luckett (abt 1925 – )
  4. 4. William Ralston (abt 1926 – )
  5. 5. Thomas (Arthur) Ralston (7 Jan 1935 – 17 Oct 1995)

Alva Ralston's Timeline

8 Records

1883
11 Aug 1883
Birth of Alva A. Ralston in Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa
Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa
1900
1900
Age 17
Alva A. Ralston resided here in Brandon Township, Jackson, Iowa
Brandon Township, Jackson, Iowa
1920
1920
Age 37
Alva A. Ralston resided here in Westport, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
Westport, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
1931
1931
Age 48
Alva A. Ralston resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1935
1935
Age 52
Alva A. Ralston resided here in Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon
Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 57
Alva A. Ralston resided here in Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Alva A. Ralston resided here in Portland, Oregon, USA
Portland, Oregon, USA
1943
11 May 1943
Age 60
Death of Alva A. Ralston in Portland, Oregon, United States
Portland, Oregon, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1883
    Event Place: Monmouth, Jackson County, Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Oregon; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563991; Box Number: 103
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 26-13
    [3] Iowa, Births and Christenings Index, 1857-1947
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westport, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T625_1492; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 1078
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .
    [6] International, Find A Grave Index for Select Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Brandon Township, Jackson, Iowa
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Brandon, Jackson, Iowa; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Westport, Clatsop, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Westport, Clatsop, Oregon; Roll: T625_1492; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 92; Image: 1078

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories (Beta)

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 26-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Russellville, Multnomah, Oregon; Roll: T627_3376; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 26-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; State Headquarters: Oregon; Record Group Name: Records of the Selective Service System; Record Group Number: 147; Archive Number: 563991; Box Number: 103

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 May 1943
    Event Place: Portland, Oregon, United States
    Record Source: Oregon, Death Index, 1898-2008, Oregon State Library; Death Index 1942-50; Reel Title: Oregon Death Index Km-Z; Year Range: 1942-1950
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