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Clara E Dixon 1882–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: November 1882

Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America

Death Date: 16 March 1930

Death Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Edward Dixon

Mother:

Spouse(s): Elmer Ridenour

Children(s): Paul Ridenour, Edward Ridenour, Melvin Ridenour, Nora Kretzer, Theo Ridenour

The story of Clara E Dixon began in 1882 in Maryland, United States of America. In 1900, Clara E Dixon resided in Beaver Creek, Washington, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Clara E Dixon resided in Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA. Clara E Dixon married Elmer Franklin Ridenour, and had children including Edward Charles Ridenour, Melvin Maxwell Ridenour, Nora V Kretzer, Paul Howard Ridenour, Theo Elmer Ridenour. Clara E Dixon passed away in 1930 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Clara E Dixon began in 1882 in Maryland, United States of America.
  • In 1900, Clara E Dixon resided in Beaver Creek, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Clara E Dixon resided in Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • Clara E Dixon married Elmer Franklin Ridenour, and had children including Edward Charles Ridenour, Melvin Maxwell Ridenour, Nora V Kretzer, Paul Howard Ridenour, Theo Elmer Ridenour.
  • Clara E Dixon passed away in 1930 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Edward Dixon
–1934
Birth Location: –
ED

Spouses(s)

Elmer Ridenour
1883–1958
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
ER

Children(s)

Paul Ridenour
1913–1992
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
PR
Edward Ridenour
1906–1976
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
ER
Melvin Ridenour
1907–1966
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
MR
Nora Kretzer
1901–1993
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
NK
Theo Ridenour
1911–1972
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
TR

Clara Dixon's Ancestors

Self
Clara Dixon
1882–1930
Birth Place: Maryland, United States of America
Parents
Edward Maxwell (Max) Dixon
–1934
Grandparents
Catharine (Margaret) Mosteller
1822–1872
Maryland
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Clara Dixon's Descendants

1.
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Clara (E) Dixon (November 1882–16 March 1930) m. Elmer (Franklin) Ridenour (15 Oct 1883–12 August 1958)
  1. 1. Paul (Howard) Ridenour 1913–1992 m. Ruth (Clare) Ridenour 1912–1990 m. Ruth (C Walden (FATHER) KENDALL) 1912–1990
    1. 1. Howard (Paul) Ridenour 1931–1976
    2. 2. Sylvia (Ruth) Ridenour 1942–2017 m. Harry (Ellsworth) Hager 1940–2005
  2. 2. Edward (Charles) Ridenour 1906–1976
  3. 3. Melvin (Maxwell) Ridenour 1907–1966
  4. 4. Nora (V.) Kretzer 1901–1993
  5. 5. Theo (Elmer) Ridenour 1911–1972

Clara Dixon's Timeline

7 Records

1882
November 1882
Birth of Clara E Dixon in Maryland, United States of America
Maryland, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 18
Clara E Dixon resided here in Beaver Creek, Washington, Maryland, USA
Beaver Creek, Washington, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 28
Clara E Dixon resided here in Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 38
Clara E Dixon resided here in Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland, USA
1922
1922
Age 40
Clara E Dixon resided here in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
1930
16 March 1930
Age 48
Death of Clara E Dixon in Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
1949
1949
Age 67
Clara E Dixon was married in Washington, Maryland, United States
Washington, Maryland, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: November 1882
    Event Place: Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 155
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Washington, Maryland; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240629
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1374582
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1949
    Event Place: Washington, Maryland, United States
    Record Source: Web: Washington County, Maryland, Marriage Index, 1861-1949

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Beaver Creek, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beaver Creek, Washington, Maryland; Page: 1; Enumeration District: 0082; FHL microfilm: 1240629

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0155; FHL microfilm: 1374582

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 155

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 March 1930
    Event Place: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Washington County, Maryland, Obituary Index, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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