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James Virkler Ralston 1928–2008 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Apr 1928

Birth Location: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 2008

Death Location: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Horace Ralston

Mother: Blanche Ylrkler

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In 1928, James Virkler Ralston entered the world in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA, born to Horace Vance Ralston And Blanche Angeline Ylrkler. In 1935, James Virkler Ralston resided in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois. In 1940, James Virkler Ralston resided in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA. James Virkler Ralston married Betty Ellen Grimes, and had children including Grant Bradley Ralston, Mavis J Ralston Pritchett. James Virkler Ralston passed away in 2008 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1928, James Virkler Ralston entered the world in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA, born to Horace Vance Ralston And Blanche Angeline Ylrkler.
  • In 1935, James Virkler Ralston resided in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois.
  • In 1940, James Virkler Ralston resided in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA.
  • James Virkler Ralston married Betty Ellen Grimes, and had children including Grant Bradley Ralston, Mavis J Ralston Pritchett.
  • James Virkler Ralston passed away in 2008 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Ralston's Ancestors

Self
James Ralston
1928–2008
Birth Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
Parents
Horace Vance Ralston
1881–1952
Johnson, Indiana, United States
Blanche (Angeline) Ylrkler
1898–1981
Castorland, Lewis County, New York, USA
Grandparents
Absalom Ralston
1852–1908
Indiana, United States of America
America (Ellen) Barnett
1858–1944
Cicero, Hamilton, Indiana, United States
Great-Grandparents
Ambrose Barnett
1809–1885
Sophronia Riggs
1817–1911
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Barnett
1764–1829
Elizabeth Self
1766–1840

James Ralston's Timeline

8 Records

1928
3 Apr 1928
Birth of James Virkler Ralston in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
James Virkler Ralston resided here in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
1940
1940
Age 12
James Virkler Ralston resided here in Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
1947
1947
Age 19
James Virkler Ralston resided here in Mattoon, Illinois, USA
Mattoon, Illinois, USA
1950
6 Oct 1950
Age 22
James Virkler Ralston resided here in Mattoon, Illinois, USA
Mattoon, Illinois, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 23
James Virkler Ralston resided here in Illinois
Illinois
2008
23 Mar 2008
Age 80
Death of James Virkler Ralston in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
2008
27 Mar 2008
Age 80
Burial of James Virkler Ralston in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Apr 1928
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Date: 29 Jul 2020; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [2] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Illinois, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1465
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 15-28
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Date: 26 Mar 2008; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [6] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 15-28

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Mattoon, Coles, Illinois; Roll: m-t0627-00771; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 15-28

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1947
    Event Place: Mattoon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Oct 1950
    Event Place: Mattoon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Journal Gazette; Publication Date: 6 Oct 1950; Publication Place: Mattoon, Illinois, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Illinois
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Fayetteville
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Date: 29 Jul 2020; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Date: 26 Mar 2008; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 23 Mar 2008
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Date: 29 Jul 2020; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Date: 26 Mar 2008; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [4] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 27 Mar 2008
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Cemetery and Funeral Home Collection, 1847-Current, Publication Date: 29 Jul 2020; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [2] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Date: 26 Mar 2008; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [3] U.S., Obituary Collection, 1930-Current, Fayetteville Observer, The; Publication Place: Fayetteville, North Carolina, USA
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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