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James M Ritter 1858–1884 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 May 1858

Birth Location: Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 22 October 1884

Death Location: Hicks, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: John RITTER

Mother: Nancy Moore

Spouse(s): Anna Wier, Amy Ritter

Children(s): Thomas Ritter, Jesse Ritter, Maudy Ritter, Jesse Ritter

In 1858, James M Ritter entered the world in Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to John Ritter And Nancy Isabella Moore. In 1860, James M Ritter resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1870, James M Ritter resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA. James M Ritter married Amy M Ritter, Anna Armetta Wier, and had children including Jesse Franklin Ritter, Jesse Ritter, Maudy Ritter, Thomas W Ritter. James M Ritter passed away in 1884 in Hicks, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1858, James M Ritter entered the world in Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to John Ritter And Nancy Isabella Moore.
  • In 1860, James M Ritter resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1870, James M Ritter resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • James M Ritter married Amy M Ritter, Anna Armetta Wier, and had children including Jesse Franklin Ritter, Jesse Ritter, Maudy Ritter, Thomas W Ritter.
  • James M Ritter passed away in 1884 in Hicks, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

James Ritter's Ancestors

Self
James Ritter
1858–1884
Birth Place: Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
John RITTER
1815–1864
Illinois
Nancy (Isabella) Moore
1815–1888
Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
Daniel Ritter
1792–1852
Illinois
Christiana Crap
1789–1820
of Cape Girardeau,, Mo
Great-Grandparents
William Ritter
1750–1839
Adam Clapp
1754–1841
Emma Marley
1760–1798
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joh. Keapp
1731–1798
Barbara Clapp
1737–1821

James Ritter's Descendants

1.
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James (M) Ritter (2 May 1858–22 October 1884) m. Anna (Armetta) Wier (22 August 1856–19 June 1929) m. Amy (M.) Ritter (Abt 1857–)
  1. 1. Thomas (W) Ritter 1881–1966 m. Addie (Stacey) Ritter 1887–1980
    1. 1. John (H) Ritter 1909–1987 m. Velma (Naomi) Henderson 1912–1981 m. Stacey 1887–1980
      1. 1. Norma (Marie) Stacey 1940–2022 m. Billy (Jefferson) Foote 1937–2021
      2. 2. Buddy (Roger) Stacey 1935–2003
      3. 3. John (Haden) Stacey 1909–1987 m. Velma (Naomi) Henderson 1912–1981
        1. 1. Buddy (Roger) Stacey 1935–2003
      4. 4. Cleo (E) Ritter 1911–1998
      5. 5. Amy (Emma) Ritter 1917–1922
      6. 6. Carl (Edward Lee) Ritter 1926–2007
      7. 7. James (Thomas) Ritter 1920–1991
      8. 8. Deo Ritter 1915–
    2. 2. Pernie (Cleo) Ritter 1911–1998 m. Raymond Tomlinson 1912–2001
    3. 3. Amy (Emma) Ritter 1917–1922
    4. 4. Carl (Edward Lee) Ritter 1926–2007
    5. 5. Jim Ritter 1920–1991
    6. 6. Deo Ritter 1915–
    7. 7. Hazel Stacy 1907–
    8. 8. Birdie (M) Ritter 1923–
    9. 9. Dillard (O. "D.O.") Ritter 1914–1971
    10. 10. Berdie (Mae) Ritter 1922–2006
  2. 2. Jesse Ritter 1879–
  3. 3. Maudy Ritter 1883–1930
  4. 4. Jesse (Franklin) Ritter 1879–1953 m. Ora (B) Denney 1888– m. Belle Ritter 1886–
    1. 1. Minnie (Pearl) Hawkins 1905–1997
    2. 2. Virginia Ritter 1914–
    3. 3. Audie Ritter 1923–
    4. 4. Bessie Ritter 1926–
    5. 5. Loyd Retter 1911–
    6. 6. Vicie Retter 1915–
    7. 7. Renie Retter 1920–

James Ritter's Timeline

6 Records

1858
2 May 1858
Birth of James M Ritter in Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 2
James M Ritter resided here in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1870
1870
Age 12
James M Ritter resided here in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1878
Feb 1878
Age 20
James M Ritter was married in Arkansas, USA
Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
James M Ritter resided here in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1884
22 October 1884
Age 26
Death of James M Ritter in Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 May 1858
    Event Place: Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Feb 1878
    Event Place: Arkansas, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 22 October 1884
    Event Place: Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hicks, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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