YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Giles Turner Ransom 1839–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 25 Dec 1839

Birth Location: Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio

Death Date: 7 Feb 1916

Death Location: Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio

Father:

Mother: Almira Trask

Spouse(s): Ellen Ferris

Children(s): Guy Ransom

Giles Turner Ransom was born in 1839 in Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio, the child of John Hampton Ransom And Almira Trask. Giles Turner Ransom married Ellen Ferris, Mary Dodge, and had children including Guy Ransom. Giles Turner Ransom passed away in 1916 in Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio.

Find more search results for Giles Ransom
GR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • Giles Turner Ransom was born in 1839 in Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio, the child of John Hampton Ransom And Almira Trask.
  • Giles Turner Ransom married Ellen Ferris, Mary Dodge, and had children including Guy Ransom.
  • Giles Turner Ransom passed away in 1916 in Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio.

Immediate Family

Parents

Almira Trask
1818–1896
Birth Location: Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio
AT

Spouses(s)

Ellen Ferris
–1910
Birth Location: Ohio
EF

Children(s)

Guy Ransom
1876–1949
Birth Location: Thompson Township, Geauga County, Ohio
GR

Giles Ransom's Ancestors

Self
Giles Ransom
1839–1916
Birth Place: Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio
Parents
Almira Trask
1818–1896
Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio
Grandparents
Retire Trask
1791–1835
Acworth, New Hampshire
Asenith Bartlett
1802–1884
Southampton, Hampshire, Massachusetts, United States
Great-Grandparents
Retire Trask
1757–1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Retiah Trask
1719–1802

Giles Ransom's Descendants

1.
GR
Giles (Turner) Ransom (25 Dec 1839–7 Feb 1916) m. Ellen Ferris (–Mar 1910)
  1. 1. Guy Ransom 1876–1949 m. Edith (Bell) Blakeslee 1877–1962
    1. 1. Jennie (Lavern) Ransom 1896–1941
    2. 2. Cressie (Ellen) Ransom 1897–1987
    3. 3. Elsie (Isabell) Ransom 1899–1964
    4. 4. Clarence (William) Ransom 1901–1978
    5. 5. Mary (Louise) Ransom 1903–1992
    6. 6. Oscar (Levi) Ransom 1906–1983
    7. 7. Merlin (Guy) Ransom 1909–1911
    8. 8. Lawrence (Eugene) Ransom 1912–1975
    9. 9. Evalyn (Emma) Ransom 1914–1997
    10. 10. Herbert (Giles) Ransom 1917–1977

Giles Ransom's Timeline

2 Records

1839
25 Dec 1839
Birth of Giles Turner Ransom in Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio
Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio
1916
7 Feb 1916
Age 77
Death of Giles Turner Ransom in Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio
Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 25 Dec 1839
    Event Place: Hambden, Geauga County, Ohio

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 Feb 1916
    Event Place: Thompson, Geauga County, Ohio
Find more search results for Giles Ransom

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE