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Hannah J. Ralston 1889 – 1970 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 Jan 1889

Birth Location: Iowa

Death Date: 14 July 1970

Death Location: Canton, IA (Jackson Co)

Father: Uriah Ralston

Mother: Emma Hovey

Spouse(s): Fred Smith

Children(s): Marvel Smith, Charles Smith, Mabel Smith, Esther Smith, Dacil Smith

In 1889, Hannah J. Ralston entered the world in Iowa, born to Uriah (Rocky) Ralston and Emma C. Hovey. In 1900, Hannah J. Ralston resided in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA. In 1910, Hannah J. Ralston resided in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA. Hannah J. Ralston married Fred Mervil Smith, and had children including Marvel A. Smith, Charles Raymond Smith, Mabel G. Smith, Esther Emma Smith, Dacil F. (Rocky) Smith. Hannah J. Ralston passed away in 1970 in Canton, IA (Jackson Co).

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Biography

  • In 1889, Hannah J. Ralston entered the world in Iowa, born to Uriah (Rocky) Ralston and Emma C. Hovey.
  • In 1900, Hannah J. Ralston resided in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1910, Hannah J. Ralston resided in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA.
  • Hannah J. Ralston married Fred Mervil Smith, and had children including Marvel A. Smith, Charles Raymond Smith, Mabel G. Smith, Esther Emma Smith, Dacil F. (Rocky) Smith.
  • Hannah J. Ralston passed away in 1970 in Canton, IA (Jackson Co).

Immediate Family

Parents

Uriah Ralston
1849 – 1931
Birth Location: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
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Emma Hovey
1865 – 1893
Birth Location: Mitchell Co., Iowa
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Spouses(s)

Fred Smith
1890 – 1966
Birth Location: Clay Mills, Jones, Iowa
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Children(s)

Marvel Smith
1909 – 1963
Birth Location: Iowa
MS
Charles Smith
1911 – 1984
Birth Location: Iowa
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Mabel Smith
1912 – 1994
Birth Location: Iowa
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Esther Smith
1914 – 1977
Birth Location: Wyoming Township, Jones County, Iowa, United States of America
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Dacil Smith
1920 – 1991
Birth Location: Clay Township, Jones County, IA
DS

Hannah Ralston's Ancestors

Self
Hannah Ralston
1889 – 1970
Birth Place: Iowa
Parents
Uriah (Rocky) Ralston
1849 – 1931
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, United States
Emma (C.) Hovey
1865 – 1893
Mitchell 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
Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1776 – 1849
Elizabeth Sharp
1780 – 1847
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ralston
1755 –
Martha
1755 –
James Sharp
Mary

Hannah Ralston's Descendants

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Hannah (J.) Ralston (11 Jan 1889 – 14 July 1970) m. Fred (Mervil) Smith (17 Jul 1890 – 28 December 1966)
  1. 1. Marvel (A.) Smith (1909 – 1963)
  2. 2. Charles (Raymond) Smith (20 Mar 1911 – 4 Oct 1984) m. Lucille (Blanche) Hawkins (abt 1918 – 9 April 2009)
    1. 1. Shirley Smith (abt 1939 – ) m. Harison Orr
      1. 1. Rhonda (Kay) Orr
      2. 2. Gregory (Charles) Orr m. Katrina
  3. 3. Mabel (G.) Smith (1 Nov 1912 – 20 March 1994) m. Marvin (Gene) Edwards (19 Mar 1908 – 19 Sept 1986)
  4. 4. Esther (Emma) Smith (1914 – 4 November 1977) m. Melvin Potter (16 Aug 1909 – 24 Apr 1965)
    1. 1. Robert (Louis) Potter (30 July 1931 – 26 October 1984) m. Janice Pietan m. Karen
      1. 1. Michelle Potter
      2. 2. Robin Potter
      3. 3. Robert Potter
    2. 2. Arnold (Melvin) Potter (11 Jul 1932 – 19 Mar 2005)
    3. 3. Raymond Potter (abt 1936 – )
    4. 4. Ronald Potter (abt 1937 – )
    5. 5. Fred (Lee) Potter (9 Feb 1941 – ) m. Joyce (Marie) Clary (18 Feb 1941 – )
      1. 1. Freddie (Gene) Potter (20 Jan 1967 – 3 Nov 2014) m. Melissa (Jan) Switzer (7 Oct 1971 – )
        1. 1. Haley Bowman (Jan 1991 – )
        2. 2. Lauren Switzer-Potter (abt 1995 – )
        3. 3. Elisa Anderson
        4. 4. Kelsie Bowman
        5. 5. Benjamin Potter
    6. 6. Sidney (Fay) Potter (28 Apr 1944 – )
    7. 7. Jackie (D) Potter (abt 1947 – )
  5. 5. Dacil (F. (Rocky)) Smith (2 Oct 1920 – 14 Sep 1991)

Hannah Ralston's Timeline

9 Records

1889
11 Jan 1889
Birth of Hannah J. Ralston in Iowa
Iowa
1900
1900
Age 11
Hannah J. Ralston resided here in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Hannah J. Ralston resided here in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Hannah J. Ralston resided here in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
1925
1 Jan 1925
Age 36
Hannah J. Ralston resided here in Jones, Iowa
Jones, Iowa
1930
1930
Age 41
Hannah J. Ralston resided here in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
1935
1935
Age 46
Hannah J. Ralston resided here in Rural, Jones, Iowa
Rural, Jones, Iowa
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 51
Hannah J. Ralston resided here in Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
1970
14 July 1970
Age 81
Death of Hannah J. Ralston in Canton, IA (Jackson Co)
Canton, IA (Jackson Co)

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1889
    Event Place: Iowa
    Record Source:
    [1] Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T627_1172; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 53-3
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 476
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 662; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2340397
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 440; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1240440
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T624_409; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1374422
    [7] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 440; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 0051; FHL microfilm: 1240440

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T624_409; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0057; FHL microfilm: 1374422

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T625_495; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 64; Image: 476

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1925
    Event Place: Jones, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa State Census Collection, 1836-1925

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 662; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0003; Image: 152.0; FHL microfilm: 2340397

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Jones, Iowa
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T627_1172; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 53-3

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Clay, Jones, Iowa; Roll: T627_1172; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 53-3

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 July 1970
    Event Place: Canton, IA (Jackson Co)
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Canton, Jones County, Iowa
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
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