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Elmer Smith Ritch or rich 1922–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 August 1922

Birth Location: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 13 December 1982

Death Location: Boomer, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Samuel Rich

Mother: Gertrude Rich

Spouse(s): Pansy Ritch

Children(s):

In 1922, Elmer Smith Ritch or rich entered the world in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA, born to Samuel Hardy Rich And Gertrude Belle Phillips Rich. In 1935, Elmer Smith Ritch or rich resided in Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina. In 1940, Elmer Smith Ritch or rich resided in Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA. Elmer Smith Ritch or rich married Pansy May Pearson Ritch. Elmer Smith Ritch or rich passed away in 1982 in Boomer, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1922, Elmer Smith Ritch or rich entered the world in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA, born to Samuel Hardy Rich And Gertrude Belle Phillips Rich.
  • In 1935, Elmer Smith Ritch or rich resided in Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina.
  • In 1940, Elmer Smith Ritch or rich resided in Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA.
  • Elmer Smith Ritch or rich married Pansy May Pearson Ritch.
  • Elmer Smith Ritch or rich passed away in 1982 in Boomer, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA.

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Spouses(s)

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Elmer rich's Ancestors

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Elmer rich
1922–1982
Birth Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Samuel Hardy Rich
1895–1956
Banner Elk, Avery County, North Carolina, USA
Gertrude (Belle Phillips) Rich
1904–1993
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Marton (Daniel Boone) Rich
1864–1933
North Carolina, USA
Sarah (Haley Townsend) Rich
1873–1917
North Carolina
Great-Grandparents
Wade Rich
1841–1915
Mila Rich
1854–1884
Henry Townsend
1850–1908
Harriet Townsend
1851–1942
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John (Ritch)
1810–1890
Rebecca Rich
1811–1894

Elmer rich's Timeline

4 Records

1922
16 August 1922
Birth of Elmer Smith Ritch or rich in Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
1935
1935
Age 13
Elmer Smith Ritch or rich resided here in Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina
Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 18
Elmer Smith Ritch or rich resided here in Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
1982
13 December 1982
Age 60
Death of Elmer Smith Ritch or rich in Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 August 1922
    Event Place: Caldwell County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2883; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 14-24
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2883; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 14-24

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mulberry, Caldwell, North Carolina; Roll: T627_2883; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 14-24

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 December 1982
    Event Place: Asheville, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Boomer, Wilkes County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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