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Frank Albert Ralston 1879 – 1957 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 September 1879

Birth Location: Clay Mills, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America

Death Date: 14 April 1957

Death Location: Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America

Father: Marion Ralston

Mother: Clara Anthony

Spouse(s): Ada Andrews, Mary Schmidt

Children(s): Mildred Ralston, Merle Ralston, Lynn Ralston, Darleene Ralston, Jack Ralston

In 1879, Frank Albert Ralston entered the world in Clay Mills, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Marion "Fox" Ralston and Clara Ann Anthony. In 1880, Frank Albert Ralston resided in Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa, United States. In 1925, Frank Albert Ralston resided in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA. Frank Albert Ralston married Ada Andrews, Mary Monica Schmidt, and had children including Mildred V. Ralston, Merle Ralston, Lynn Allen Ralston, Darleene Marie Ralston, Jack Lee Ralston. Frank Albert Ralston passed away in 1957 in Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1879, Frank Albert Ralston entered the world in Clay Mills, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America, born to Marion "Fox" Ralston and Clara Ann Anthony.
  • In 1880, Frank Albert Ralston resided in Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa, United States.
  • In 1925, Frank Albert Ralston resided in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA.
  • Frank Albert Ralston married Ada Andrews, Mary Monica Schmidt, and had children including Mildred V. Ralston, Merle Ralston, Lynn Allen Ralston, Darleene Marie Ralston, Jack Lee Ralston.
  • Frank Albert Ralston passed away in 1957 in Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Marion Ralston
1852 – 1918
Birth Location: Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
MR
Clara Anthony
1856 – 1939
Birth Location: Clayford, Clinton Co., Iowa
CA

Spouses(s)

Ada Andrews
1887 – 1943
Birth Location: Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
AA
Mary Schmidt
1897 – 1946
Birth Location: La Motte, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
MS

Children(s)

Mildred Ralston
1907 – 1928
Birth Location: Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
MR
Merle Ralston
1908 – 1911
Birth Location: Hyde, South Dakota, USA
MR
Lynn Ralston
1915 – 1987
Birth Location: Clinton County, Iowa, United States of America
LR
Darleene Ralston
1921 – 2005
Birth Location: Maquoketa Jackson County, Iowa, USA
DR
Jack Ralston
1935 – 1984
Birth Location: Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
JR

Frank Ralston's Ancestors

Self
Frank Ralston
1879 – 1957
Birth Place: Clay Mills, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America
Parents
Marion "Fox" Ralston
1852 – 1918
Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Clara (Ann) Anthony
1856 – 1939
Clayford, Clinton Co., Iowa
Grandparents
Elem Ralston
1822 – 1890
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Elizabeth McClennen
1821 – 1891
Slippery Rock, Butler County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Elihu (G) Anthony
1831 – 1901
, , New York, USA
Zelpha (Lorette) Donaldson
1831 – 1884
Brecksville, Cuyahoga, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1776 – 1849
Elizabeth Sharp
1780 – 1847
James Anthony
1795 – 1836
Sarah Oakley
1793 – 1870
Andrew Donaldson
1807 – 1883
Roxanna Norton
1806 – 1869
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ralston
1755 –
Martha
1755 –
James Sharp
Mary
Richard Anthony
1767 – 1840
Abigail Eddy
1765 –
John Donaldson
1780 – 1848
Joel Norton
1780 –
Anna Daniels
1780 – 1827

Frank Ralston's Descendants

1.
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Frank (Albert) Ralston (9 September 1879 – 14 April 1957) m. Ada Andrews (8 February 1887 – 5 May 1943) m. Mary (Monica) Schmidt (22 August 1897 – 15 October 1946)
  1. 1. Mildred (V.) Ralston (2 May 1907 – 4 June 1928)
  2. 2. Merle Ralston (8 Dec 1908 – 16 March 1911)
  3. 3. Lynn (Allen) Ralston (26 September 1915 – 21 April 1987) m. Marion (Elenora) Rhoads (25 June 1916 – 22 December 1991)
    1. 1. Douglas (Mc Arthur) Ralston (28 Mar 1943 – 3 January 2004) m. Karon Fick (23 Oct 1947 – )
      1. 1. Tammy Loussaert
      2. 2. Kelli Oetzmann
      3. 3. Kurt Wuestenberg
    2. 2. Gary Ralston (1 Jun 1962 – )
    3. 3. Judy Ralston
    4. 4. Jeff Ralston
  4. 4. Darleene (Marie) Ralston (15 Jul 1921 – 6 Oct 2005) m. Leroy (C) Muller (12 Mar 1920 – 14 May 2004) m. Wesley (Norman) Muller (21 December 1924 – 22 Dec 2004) m. Hasty m. Donald (A) Fuller
    1. 1. Donna (Mae) Ralston (9 Jan 1941 – 24 Dec 1998) m. Jack Weaver
      1. 1. Joe Weaver
      2. 2. John Weaver
      3. 3. Dawn Weaver
  5. 5. Jack (Lee) Ralston (12 August 1935 – 24 April 1984) m. Jean Hankemeier (23 Apr 1955 – )
    1. 1. Bill (J.) Ralston (7 Apr 1975 – )
    2. 2. Michael (A) Ralston (25 Jan 1979 – )
    3. 3. Lorrie Henak
    4. 4. Mary Ralston (1 Apr 1958 – ) m. Marzofka

Frank Ralston's Timeline

7 Records

1879
9 September 1879
Birth of Frank Albert Ralston in Clay Mills, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America
Clay Mills, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 1
Frank Albert Ralston resided here in Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa, United States
Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa, United States
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 46
Frank Albert Ralston resided here in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Frank Albert Ralston resided here in Maquoketa, Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Maquoketa, Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Frank Albert Ralston resided here in Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa
Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa
1940
1940
Age 61
Frank Albert Ralston resided here in Maquoketa City Township, Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
Maquoketa City Township, Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
1957
14 April 1957
Age 78
Death of Frank Albert Ralston in Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 September 1879
    Event Place: Clay Mills, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T9_348; Family History Film: 1254348; Page: 378.3000; Enumeration District: 332; Image: .
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T9_348; Family History Film: 1254348; Page: 378.3000; Enumeration District: 332; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Maquoketa, Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Maquoketa City Township, Maquoketa, Jackson, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 April 1957
    Event Place: Maquoketa, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Emeline, Jackson County, Iowa, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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