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Benjamin Ridenour 1784–1840 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Feb 1784

Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland

Death Date: 15 Feb 1840

Death Location: Cavetown, Washington, Maryland

Father: Martin **

Mother: Catherine ✔️

Spouse(s): Mary Renner

Children(s): Susan Ridenour

The story of Benjamin Ridenour began in 1784 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland. Benjamin Ridenour married Mary Renner, and had children including Susan Ridenour. Benjamin Ridenour passed away in 1840 in Cavetown, Washington, Maryland.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Ridenour began in 1784 in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland.
  • Benjamin Ridenour married Mary Renner, and had children including Susan Ridenour.
  • Benjamin Ridenour passed away in 1840 in Cavetown, Washington, Maryland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin **
1754–1794
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
M*
Catherine ✔️
1755–1793
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Renner
1787–1870
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
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Children(s)

Susan Ridenour
1808–1887
Birth Location: Maryland
SR

Benjamin Ridenour's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ridenour
1784–1840
Birth Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
Parents
Martin Ridenour\Reitenauer **
1754–1794
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Catherine (Kershner) ✔️
1755–1793
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Grandparents
Anna (Maria) Hix
1735–1800
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Great-Grandparents
Johann Hix
1716–
Anna Faust
1710–1752
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johan Hicks
1688–1738
Magdelena Repp
1687–1737

Benjamin Ridenour's Descendants

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Benjamin Ridenour (2 Feb 1784–15 Feb 1840) m. Mary Renner (1787–7 Dec 1870)
  1. 1. Susan Ridenour 1808–1887 m. Peter Protzman 1805–1870
    1. 1. Daniel (Hoover) Protzman 1844–1915 m. Sarah Gamble 1849–1929
      1. 1. Daniel (Allen) Protzman 1891–1952 m. Jessie (Gladine) Whitaker 1895–1975 m. Elsie (Charlotte) Hennis 1903–1994 m. Ethel (Vivian) Gault 1890–1977
        1. 1. Donald (R) Whitaker 1925–2005 m. Vivian (Pearl) Sears 1917–1992
        2. 2. Martha (P) Whitaker 1928–1949 m. Edward (H) Therrien 1921–2013
        3. 3. Virginia (Margaret "Ginny") Protzman 1920–1990
        4. 4. Andrew (Gault) Protzman 1922–2000
      2. 2. Estella Protzman 1882–
      3. 3. Mary (G) Protzman 1888–
    2. 2. Sarah Protzman 1839–1924
    3. 3. Philip Protzman 1846–1930
    4. 4. Peter Protzman 1839–
    5. 5. Benjamin (F.) Protzman 1833–1913
    6. 6. Maria (Dorothy) Protzman 1829–

Benjamin Ridenour's Timeline

2 Records

1784
2 Feb 1784
Birth of Benjamin Ridenour in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland
1840
15 Feb 1840
Age 56
Death of Benjamin Ridenour in Cavetown, Washington, Maryland
Cavetown, Washington, Maryland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Feb 1784
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Feb 1840
    Event Place: Cavetown, Washington, Maryland
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