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David Ridgway 1741–1794 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 June 1741

Birth Location: Springfield,Burlington,New Jersey,USA

Death Date: 8 March 1794

Death Location: Philadelphia,,Pennsylvania,USA

Father: Joseph Ridgeway

Mother: Hannah Allen

Spouse(s): Jane Burr

Children(s): Sarah Ridgway

The story of David Ridgway began in 1741 in Springfield,Burlington,New Jersey,USA. In 1762, David Ridgway resided in Burlington, New Jersey. David Ridgway married Jane Burr, and had children including Sarah Ridgway. David Ridgway passed away in 1794 in Philadelphia,,Pennsylvania,USA.

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Biography

  • The story of David Ridgway began in 1741 in Springfield,Burlington,New Jersey,USA.
  • In 1762, David Ridgway resided in Burlington, New Jersey.
  • David Ridgway married Jane Burr, and had children including Sarah Ridgway.
  • David Ridgway passed away in 1794 in Philadelphia,,Pennsylvania,USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Ridgeway
1703–1761
Birth Location: Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey
JR
Hannah Allen
1714–1760
Birth Location: Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
HA

Spouses(s)

Jane Burr
1742–1828
Birth Location: Springfield, Burlington County, New Jersey
JB

Children(s)

Sarah Ridgway
1785–1869
Birth Location: Burlington, New Jersey, USA
SR

David Ridgway's Ancestors

Self
David Ridgway
1741–1794
Birth Place: Springfield,Burlington,New Jersey,USA
Parents
Joseph Ridgeway
1703–1761
Springfield, Burlington, New Jersey
Hannah Allen
1714–1760
Shrewsbury, Monmouth, New Jersey, United States
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

David Ridgway's Descendants

1.
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David Ridgway (2 June 1741–8 March 1794) m. Jane Burr (31 Jul 1742–25 Oct 1828)
  1. 1. Sarah Ridgway 1785–1869
    1. 1. John (M) Johnson 1812–1898 m. Christina ("Tena") Rinehart 1812–1860
      1. 1. Silas (Baler) Johnson 1848–1949 m. Sarah (Ann) Lair 1855–1954
        1. 1. Margaret (Dora Johnson) Ross 1883–1983 m. Jesse (Branham Ross) II 1875–1951

David Ridgway's Timeline

10 Records

1741
2 June 1741
Birth of David Ridgway in Springfield,Burlington,New Jersey,USA
Springfield,Burlington,New Jersey,USA
1762
19 May 1762
Age 21
David Ridgway was married in Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey
1762
5 Apr 1762
Age 21
David Ridgway resided here in Burlington, New Jersey
Burlington, New Jersey
1773
1773
Age 32
David Ridgway resided here in Springfield Township, Burlington County, NJ
Springfield Township, Burlington County, NJ
1780
1780
Age 39
David Ridgway resided here in Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
1791
6 Jun 1791
Age 50
David Ridgway resided here in New Jersey
New Jersey
1793
1793
Age 52
David Ridgway resided here in Philadelphia South Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Philadelphia South Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
1794
1794
Age 53
David Ridgway resided here in New Jersey, USA
New Jersey, USA
1794
8 March 1794
Age 53
Death of David Ridgway in Philadelphia,,Pennsylvania,USA
Philadelphia,,Pennsylvania,USA
1794
1794
Age 53
David Ridgway - Probate in Burlington, New Jersey, USA
Burlington, New Jersey, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 June 1741
    Event Place: Springfield,Burlington,New Jersey,USA
    Record Source: Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 19 May 1762
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Apr 1762
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Quaker Meeting Records, Haverford College; Haverford, Pennsylvania; Philadelphia Yearly Meeting Minutes

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1773
    Event Place: Springfield Township, Burlington County, NJ
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1643-1890

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1780
    Event Place: Springfield Township, Burlington County, New Jersey, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Census Reconstructed Records, Document: County Tax Ratables, 1779? [New Jersey State Library]; Call Number: FHL Film 411291; Page Number: 2; Family Number: 16

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Jun 1791
    Event Place: New Jersey
    Record Source: U.S., Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, Vol I–VI

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1793
    Event Place: Philadelphia South Mulberry Ward, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Septennial Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 March 1794
    Event Place: Philadelphia,,Pennsylvania,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New Jersey, U.S., Abstract of Wills, New Jersey, Published Archives Series, First Series; John L. Murphy Publishing Company; New Jersey State Archives
    [2] New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Burlington County); Probate Place: Burlington, New Jersey
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1794
    Event Place: Burlington, New Jersey, USA
    Record Source: New Jersey, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Author: New Jersey. Surrogate's Court (Burlington County); Probate Place: Burlington, New Jersey
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