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James Ritchey 1897–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 Dec 1897

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 6 Aug 1985

Death Location: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: William Ritchey

Mother: THERESA Meni

Spouse(s): Sophia Appel, Henrietta Richter

Children(s): Dar Ritchey, Dora Ritchey

The story of James Ritchey began in 1897 in Indiana. In 1900, James Ritchey resided in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA. In 1910, James Ritchey resided in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA. James Ritchey married Henrietta Josephine Richter, Sophia Katherine Appel, and had children including Dar Ritchey, Dora Lucile Ritchey, Married Crowe Ritchey. James Ritchey passed away in 1985 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of James Ritchey began in 1897 in Indiana.
  • In 1900, James Ritchey resided in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1910, James Ritchey resided in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA.
  • James Ritchey married Henrietta Josephine Richter, Sophia Katherine Appel, and had children including Dar Ritchey, Dora Lucile Ritchey, Married Crowe Ritchey.
  • James Ritchey passed away in 1985 in Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Ritchey
1858–1943
Birth Location: German Twp Indiana
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THERESA Meni
1863–1940
Birth Location: Inglefield Ind
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Spouses(s)

Sophia Appel
1896–1985
Birth Location: Indiana
SA
Henrietta Richter
1903–1952
Birth Location: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America
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Children(s)

Dar Ritchey
1925–
Birth Location: Indiana
DR
Dora Ritchey
1917–2015
Birth Location: Monroe, Indiana
DR

James Ritchey's Ancestors

Self
James Ritchey
1897–1985
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
William Russell Ritchey
1858–1943
German Twp Indiana
THERESA (MINIE or) Meni
1863–1940
Inglefield Ind
Grandparents
William Ritchey
1810–1896
Livingston County, Kentucky
nancy Rogers
1820–1883
Indiana, USA
Charles Meni
1824–1887
, , , Germany
Margaret (J) Powell
1820–1879
Mercer, Kentucky, United States
Great-Grandparents
Simpson Ritchey
1784–1871
Mary Bowling
1775–1850
William Rogers
1798–1872
Elizabeth Marquis
1800–1877
Johann Meny
1788–1856
Theresa Heil
1788–1859
LEWIS POWELL
1776–1840
MILLICENT BOTTOM
1777–1854
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Ritchey
1748–1821
Mary SIMPSON
1743–1821
Alexander Bowling
1746–1791
Martha Williams
1751–1791
John ROGERS
1750–1836
Mary METCALF
1751–1848
William Sr
1768–1859
Mary Henson
1785–1860
Joannes Meny
1756–1824
Barbara Miller
1755–1799
Johann Heil
1754–1822
Maria Neuweiller
1756–1796
Charles Powell
1740–1810
Sarah Gholson
1745–1834
William Bottom
1750–1825
Mary Sparrow
1750–1794

James Ritchey's Descendants

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James Ritchey (20 Dec 1897–6 Aug 1985) m. Sophia (Katherine) Appel (2 Jun 1896–28 Jun 1985) m. Henrietta (Josephine) Richter (27 Sep 1903–29 Sep 1952)
  1. 1. Dar Ritchey 1925–
  2. 2. Dora (Lucile) Ritchey 1917–2015 m. Arthur (Walter) Thomas 1916–1967

James Ritchey's Timeline

9 Records

1897
20 Dec 1897
Birth of James Ritchey in Indiana
Indiana
1900
1900
Age 3
James Ritchey resided here in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1910
1910
Age 13
James Ritchey resided here in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1920
1920
Age 23
James Ritchey resided here in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 33
James Ritchey resided here in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 38
James Ritchey resided here in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana
Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 43
James Ritchey resided here in Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1942
1942
Age 45
James Ritchey resided here in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
1985
6 Aug 1985
Age 88
Death of James Ritchey in Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 Dec 1897
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 655
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: T627_1101; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 82-15
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 317-32-4126; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: T625_470; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 100
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: 633; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2340368
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Vanderburgh; Roll: 1653180
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: 408; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240408
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: T624_382; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374395
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1985; Roll: 11

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: 408; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0140; FHL microfilm: 1240408

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: T624_382; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0157; FHL microfilm: 1374395

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: T625_470; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: 633; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 0053; FHL microfilm: 2340368

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: T627_1101; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 82-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Scott, Vanderburgh, Indiana; Roll: T627_1101; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 82-15

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Indiana, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 655

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Vanderburgh; Roll: 1653180

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Aug 1985
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 317-32-4126; Issue State: Indiana; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Indiana, U.S., Death Certificates, 1899-2017, Indiana Archives and Records Administration; Indianapolis, IN, USA; Death Certificates; Year: 1985; Roll: 11

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Evansville, Vanderburgh County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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