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Edna Kate Drake 1888–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 May 1888

Birth Location: Falling Waters, Berkeley Co, WV USA

Death Date: 26 March 1985

Death Location: Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA

Father: John Drake

Mother: Mary Herbert

Spouse(s): Elmer Ripple, Arthur Landis

Children(s): Elmer Ripple, James Ripple, Walter Ripple, Edgar Ripple, Pearl Ripple, Carl Ripple, Sidney Landis

The story of Edna Kate Drake began in 1888 in Falling Waters, Berkeley Co, WV USA. In 1900, Edna Kate Drake resided in Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia. In 1935, Edna Kate Drake resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia. Edna Kate Drake married Arthur Burton Chester Landis, Elmer Collins Ripple, and had children including Carl Leroy Ripple, Edgar R Ripple, Elmer Theodore Ripple, James T Ripple, Pearl L Ripple, Sidney Ross Landis, Walter H Ripple. Edna Kate Drake passed away in 1985 in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edna Kate Drake began in 1888 in Falling Waters, Berkeley Co, WV USA.
  • In 1900, Edna Kate Drake resided in Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia.
  • In 1935, Edna Kate Drake resided in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia.
  • Edna Kate Drake married Arthur Burton Chester Landis, Elmer Collins Ripple, and had children including Carl Leroy Ripple, Edgar R Ripple, Elmer Theodore Ripple, James T Ripple, Pearl L Ripple, Sidney Ross Landis, Walter H Ripple.
  • Edna Kate Drake passed away in 1985 in Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Edna Drake's Ancestors

Self
Edna Drake
1888–1985
Birth Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley Co, WV USA
Parents
John Thomas Drake
1847–1926
England
Mary (Catharine Ellen) Herbert
1851–1926
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Hillary (Henry) Herbert
1803–1880
Middletown, Frederick, Maryland, USA
Maria Houck
1817–1892
Virginia (later, Berkeley Co. West Virginia)-
Great-Grandparents
Jessee Herbert
1782–1812
Ann Payne
1782–
George Houck
1787–1876
Mary Houck
1788–1878
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Sr.
1750–
mother Tippett
1750–1786
Michael Houck
1765–1821
Elizabeth Fiery
1756–1826
Jacob Houck
1753–1815
Margaret
1755–1820

Edna Drake's Descendants

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Edna (Kate) Drake (16 May 1888–26 March 1985) m. Elmer (Collins) Ripple (17 Oct 1887–2 Jan 1919) m. Arthur (Burton Chester) Landis (2 Apr 1897–3 Aug 1953)
  1. 1. Elmer (Theodore) Ripple 1910–1977
  2. 2. James (T) Ripple 1912–1989
  3. 3. Walter (H) Ripple 1915–2001
  4. 4. Edgar (R) Ripple 1916–1972
  5. 5. Pearl (L) Ripple 1918–1918
  6. 6. Carl (Leroy) Ripple 1918–1918
  7. 7. Sidney (Ross) Landis 1923–1943

Edna Drake's Timeline

5 Records

1888
16 May 1888
Birth of Edna Kate Drake in Falling Waters, Berkeley Co, WV USA
Falling Waters, Berkeley Co, WV USA
1900
1900
Age 12
Edna Kate Drake resided here in Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia
1935
1935
Age 47
Edna Kate Drake resided here in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 52
Edna Kate Drake resided here in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia, United States
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia, United States
1985
26 March 1985
Age 97
Death of Edna Kate Drake in Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA
Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 May 1888
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley Co, WV USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4393; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-3
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-72-5919; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: 1962.
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1755; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 11.
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
    [6] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Falling Waters District, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T623_1755; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 11.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4393; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-3

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4393; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 2-3

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 March 1985
    Event Place: Falling Waters, Berkeley, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-72-5919; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: 1962.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
    [4] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsport, Washington County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Maryland, Find A Grave Index, 1788-2011
    [3] Web: West Virginia, Find A Grave Index, 1780-2012

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