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Benjamin Ridenour 1761–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1761

Birth Location: Germany

Death Date: 22 Dec 1852

Death Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA

Father: Johann Ridenour

Mother: Maria Ruhlenberger

Spouse(s): Barbara Williard

Children(s): George (Reitenauer)

In 1761, Benjamin Ridenour entered the world in Germany, born to Johann George Ridenour And Maria Christina Ruhlenberger. Benjamin Ridenour married Barbara Gertrude Williard, and had children including George Ridenour Reitenauer. Benjamin Ridenour passed away in 1852 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1761, Benjamin Ridenour entered the world in Germany, born to Johann George Ridenour And Maria Christina Ruhlenberger.
  • Benjamin Ridenour married Barbara Gertrude Williard, and had children including George Ridenour Reitenauer.
  • Benjamin Ridenour passed away in 1852 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.

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Benjamin Ridenour's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ridenour
1761–1852
Birth Place: Germany
Parents
Johann George Ridenour
1732–
Maria (Christina) Ruhlenberger
–1767
Grandparents
Andreas REITENAUER
1702–1775
Rexingen, Bas Rhin, Alsace, France
Elisabetha (Catharina) Antoni
1711–1732
Adamsweiler, Alsace, France
Great-Grandparents
Hans Jr.
1673–1738
Catharina Morgenthaler
1679–1704
Christian Anthoni
1682–1736
Elisabetha SCHERER
1685–1755
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Hans Jr
1634–1720
Ulrich Morgenthaler
1624–1683
Elsbeth Riser
1640–1709
Johann Antoni
1651–1707
Maria Kunigunda
1660–1732

Benjamin Ridenour's Descendants

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Benjamin Ridenour (1761–22 Dec 1852) m. Barbara (Gertrude) Williard (10 Nov 1784–11 Jun 1835)
  1. 1. George (Ridenour) (Reitenauer) 1811–1889
    1. 1. Louisa Ridenour 1835–1901 m. Christian Semler 1825–1873
      1. 1. Albertus (Christian) Semler 1858–1927 m. Sally (V.) Feigley 1862–1940
        1. 1. Harry (Hyde) Semler 1890–1965 m. Ida (Mae) Shrader 1896–1956

Benjamin Ridenour's Timeline

2 Records

1761
1761
Birth of Benjamin Ridenour in Germany
Germany
1852
22 Dec 1852
Age 91
Death of Benjamin Ridenour in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1761
    Event Place: Germany

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 Dec 1852
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA

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