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Elmer Franklin Ridenour 1883 – 1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 15 Oct 1883

Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Death Date: 12 August 1958

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

Father: Samuel Ridenour

Mother: Susan Troup

Spouse(s): Clara Dixon

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

Elmer Franklin Ridenour was born in 1883 in Washington County, Maryland, United States of America, the child of Samuel W Ridenour and Susan A. Troup. In 1900, Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA. In 1910, Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided in Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA. Elmer Franklin Ridenour married Clara E Dixon, and had children including Nora V. Kretzer, Edward Charles Ridenour, Melvin Maxwell Ridenour, Theo Elmer Ridenour, Paul Howard Ridenour. Elmer Franklin Ridenour passed away in 1958 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elmer Franklin Ridenour was born in 1883 in Washington County, Maryland, United States of America, the child of Samuel W Ridenour and Susan A. Troup.
  • In 1900, Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • In 1910, Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided in Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • Elmer Franklin Ridenour married Clara E Dixon, and had children including Nora V. Kretzer, Edward Charles Ridenour, Melvin Maxwell Ridenour, Theo Elmer Ridenour, Paul Howard Ridenour.
  • Elmer Franklin Ridenour passed away in 1958 in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Samuel Ridenour
1856 – 1941
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Susan Troup
1856 – 1893
Birth Location: Washington, Maryland, United States
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Spouses(s)

Clara Dixon
1882 – 1930
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
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Children(s)

Nora Kretzer
1901 – 1993
Birth Location: Maryland, United States of America
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Edward Ridenour
1906 – 1976
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
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Melvin Ridenour
1907 – 1966
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
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Theo Ridenour
1911 – 1972
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
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Paul Ridenour
1913 – 1992
Birth Location: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
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Elmer Ridenour's Ancestors

Self
Elmer Ridenour
1883 – 1958
Birth Place: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Parents
Samuel W Ridenour
1856 – 1941
Pennsylvania, United States of America
Susan (A.) Troup
1856 – 1893
Washington, Maryland, United States
Grandparents
John (Henry) Ridenour
1789 – 1875
Pennsylvania, USA
Susan (Susanna) Shaffer
1825 – 1912
Neven Pass, Paint Township, Somerset County, PA
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Ridenour
1759 – 1827
Susanna Stemple
1755 – 1837
David Shaffer
1769 – 1854
Catherine Faust
1782 – 1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mathias Reitenauer
1725 – 1792
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Johann Stemple
1726 – 1798
Mary Speck
1733 – 1798
Johann Sheaffer
1716 – 1787
Maria Schneider
1735 – 1799
Balthasar Faust
Maria Fissel
1765 – 1804

Elmer Ridenour's Descendants

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Elmer (Franklin) Ridenour (15 Oct 1883 – 12 August 1958) m. Clara (E) Dixon (November 1882 – 16 March 1930)
  1. 1. Nora (V.) Kretzer (9 March 1901 – November 1993) m. Paul Kretzer
  2. 2. Edward (Charles) Ridenour (1906 – 3 October 1976)
  3. 3. Melvin (Maxwell) Ridenour (1907 – 25 January 1966)
  4. 4. Theo (Elmer) Ridenour (28 Sep 1911 – 14 December 1972)
  5. 5. Paul (Howard) Ridenour (23 Aug 1913 – 8 Dec 1992) m. Ruth (C Walden (FATHER) KENDALL) (19 March 1912 – 21 October 1990) m. Ruth (Clare Kendall (Married) Ridenour) (March 19 1912 – 21 Oct 1990)
    1. 1. Howard (Paul) Ridenour (1931 – 1976)
    2. 2. Claire (Luana) Ridenour (abt 1933 – ) m. Warren Buzzard
    3. 3. Sylvia (Ruth) Ridenour (17 Mar 1942 – 4 Sep 2017) m. Harry (Ellsworth) Hager (5 May 1940 – 15 October 2005)
      1. 1. Robin (Ann) Hager (20 Apr 1962 – )
      2. 2. Kay Hager (17 Aug 1964 – 2017)
      3. 3. Kelly Hager (23 May 1968 – 30 October 1985)
      4. 4. Harry Hager
    4. 4. Rusty (robin) Ridenour (8 Mar 1949 – ) m. Linda (lou) Fridinger (7 Nov 1955 – )
      1. 1. Carrie (Ridenour-) Davis (16 Oct 1976 – ) m. Eric (dominique) Davis (Nov 13 1977 – )
        1. 1. Jullian (Marquel) Davis (9 Aug 1996 – )
        2. 2. Donavan (Anthony) Davis (26 Sep 2000 – )
        3. 3. Aaliyah (gabrielle) Davis (3 jan 2003 – )
    5. 5. Claudia (May) Ridenour
      1. 1. John (Trumtower) Ridenour
      2. 2. Rebel Ridenour
      3. 3. Darby Ridenour
      4. 4. Shelby Trumtower
    6. 6. Barbara (L) Ridenour m. Francis Little
      1. 1. Karen Little
      2. 2. Liza (Little) (Mullendore)
      3. 3. Gary Little

Elmer Ridenour's Timeline

7 Records

1883
15 Oct 1883
Birth of Elmer Franklin Ridenour in Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
1900
1900
Age 17
Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided here in Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 27
Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided here in Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 37
Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided here in Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland, USA
1922
1922
Age 39
Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided here in Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
1942
1942
Age 59
Elmer Franklin Ridenour resided here in Washington, Maryland, USA
Washington, Maryland, USA
1958
12 August 1958
Age 75
Death of Elmer Franklin Ridenour in Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 15 Oct 1883
    Event Place: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 2, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 155
    [3] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1684871; Draft Board: 1
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1240628
    [5] 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
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hagerstown, Washington, Maryland; Page: 15; Enumeration District: 0069; FHL microfilm: 1240628

    Genealogy Event 3
    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 4
    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 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1922
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II Draft Cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Maryland; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147; Series Number: M1939

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Maryland; Registration County: Washington; Roll: 1684871; Draft Board: 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 August 1958
    Event Place: Hagerstown, 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 9
    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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