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Jared Ritter 1827–1907 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 24 Nov 1827

Birth Location: Berks County, PA

Death Date: 28 Dec 1907

Death Location: Clear Lake, Cerro, Gordo County, Iowa

Father: George Ritter

Mother: Sophia Crist

Spouse(s): Margaret Kissenger

Children(s): William Ritter, Elizabeth Ritter, Lawrence Ritter, Emma Ritter, John Ritter

In 1827, Jared Ritter entered the world in Berks County, PA, born to George Adam Ritter And Sophia Crist. In 1870, Jared Ritter resided in Washington, Langworthy, Jones, Iowa, USA. In 1880, Jared Ritter resided in Washington, Jones, Iowa, USA. Jared Ritter married Margaret Kissenger, and had children including Elizabeth Clara Ritter, Emma Caroline Carrie Ritter, John Franklin Ritter, Lawrence Ritter, William Arthur Ritter. Jared Ritter passed away in 1907 in Clear Lake, Cerro, Gordo County, Iowa.

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Biography

  • In 1827, Jared Ritter entered the world in Berks County, PA, born to George Adam Ritter And Sophia Crist.
  • In 1870, Jared Ritter resided in Washington, Langworthy, Jones, Iowa, USA.
  • In 1880, Jared Ritter resided in Washington, Jones, Iowa, USA.
  • Jared Ritter married Margaret Kissenger, and had children including Elizabeth Clara Ritter, Emma Caroline Carrie Ritter, John Franklin Ritter, Lawrence Ritter, William Arthur Ritter.
  • Jared Ritter passed away in 1907 in Clear Lake, Cerro, Gordo County, Iowa.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Ritter
1786–1855
Birth Location: Northampton County, PA
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Sophia Crist
1797–1879
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
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Spouses(s)

Margaret Kissenger
1829–1887
Birth Location: Turbotville, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
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Children(s)

William Ritter
1857–
Birth Location: Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Elizabeth Ritter
1860–1938
Birth Location: Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Lawrence Ritter
1856–1936
Birth Location: Cascade, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Emma Ritter
1864–1936
Birth Location: Iowa City, Wright, Iowa, United States
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John Ritter
1869–1947
Birth Location: Spring Valley, Dubuque, Iowa, United States
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Jared Ritter's Ancestors

Self
Jared Ritter
1827–1907
Birth Place: Berks County, PA
Parents
George Adam Ritter
1786–1855
Northampton County, PA
Sophia Crist
1797–1879
Pennsylvania
Grandparents
John (Milton) Crist
1765–1800
Berks, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
Johann Christ
1740–1783
Maria Kantner
1747–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
George 5GGF
1724–1774
Anna 5GGM
1720–1775
John 5GGF
1721–1782
Christina 5GGM
1730–1807

Jared Ritter's Descendants

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Jared Ritter (24 Nov 1827–28 Dec 1907) m. Margaret Kissenger (28 Jun 1829–7 May 1887)
  1. 1. William (Arthur) Ritter 1857–
  2. 2. Elizabeth (Clara) Ritter 1860–1938 m. Wilson Zarr 1856–1941
    1. 1. Maggie Zarr 1878–
    2. 2. Elisabeth Zarr 1892–
    3. 3. Verna (Ruth) Zarr 1891–1942
    4. 4. Jared (Washington) Zarr 1895–1976
    5. 5. Jud (Archie) Zarr 1896–1968
    6. 6. William (Calvin) Zarr 1882–1947
    7. 7. Margaret (Elsie) Zarr 1887–1976
    8. 8. Carrie (Berdena) Zarr 1888–1964 m. Leigh Molyneaux 1879–1938
      1. 1. Melbert (Percival) Molyneux 1919–2000 m. Liliana Gemmo 1924–2007 m. Jackie (Myrtle) Parker 1917–1972 m. Ruth (L.) Mitchell 1923–1958
        1. 1. Berdena (May) Molyneux 1942–2011
      2. 2. Clara (Elaine) Molyneux 1912–1982
      3. 3. Murlen (Kenneth) Molyneux 1914–1986 m. Thelma Stiver 1916–1978 m. Marjorie (Mae) Spencer 1914–1998
      4. 4. Wilson (John) Molyneux 1911–1947 m. Ruth (L.) Mitchell 1923–1958
        1. 1. John (A) Molyneux 1947–2020
      5. 5. Elva (Mae) Molyneux 1922–1922
      6. 6. Lyle (Zarr) Molyneux 1917–1980
      7. 7. Everett (LaVerne) Molyneux 1926–2021
      8. 8. Rosemary Molyneux 1929–2017
      9. 9. Nilson Molyneaux 1911–
    9. 9. Ivan (Kenneth) Zarr 1885–1971
    10. 10. Clara (Neva) Zarr 1901–1959
  3. 3. Lawrence Ritter 1856–1936 m. Aretta (Josephine) Moore 1873–1962
    1. 1. Clell Ritter 1896–1980
    2. 2. Max Ritter 1910–1974
    3. 3. Mary (Alice Ritter) Coehoorn 1892–1978
    4. 4. George Ritter 1894–1961
    5. 5. Jared Ritter 1891–1921
    6. 6. Wilbert (O) Ritter 1908–1985
    7. 7. Jacob (Lawrence) Ritter 1905–1971
    8. 8. Paul Ritter 1915–1921
    9. 9. Pearl (Clare) Ritter 1902–1921
    10. 10. Woodrow Ritter 1918–1921
    11. 11. Arleen (Nixola) Ritter 1912–1995
    12. 12. Fred (Dewey) Ritter 1898–1982
    13. 13. Clark (A) Ritter 1900–1977
  4. 4. Emma (Caroline (Carrie)) Ritter 1864–1936 m. James (K) Aitchison 1863–1930
    1. 1. Janet (Margaret) Aitchison 1889–1974 m. Earl (Royer) Stryker 1890–1984
    2. 2. Mable (Irene) Aitchison 1894–1976 m. Charles (Wesley) Chase 1896–1938
      1. 1. Letty (Jane) Chase 1921–2010
    3. 3. Mildred (Carol) Aitchison 1896–1980 m. James (Harvey) Ransom 1895–1985
      1. 1. Jean (Carol) Ransom 1921– m. Harlan (Maurice) Johnson 1918–1981
        1. 1. Curtis (Lee) Johnson 1946–2020
      2. 2. James (Allison) Ransom 1923–2016 m. Barbara (Beatrice) Berton 1926–1997
    4. 4. James (K. Aitchison) Jr 1900–1971 m. Grace (Elizabeth) Young 1904–1987
      1. 1. Amy (Louise) Aitchison 1927–2004
      2. 2. James (William) Aitchison 1936–1999
  5. 5. John (Franklin) Ritter 1869–1947 m. Cynthia (Catherine) Court 1871–1948
    1. 1. Merlin (Norval) Ritter 1900–1973 m. Janice Ritter 1904– m. Irma (Louise) Brennecke 1907–1991
    2. 2. Ella (Marie) Ritter 1898–1950 m. Arthur (James) Rutherford 1902–1964

Jared Ritter's Timeline

5 Records

1827
24 Nov 1827
Birth of Jared Ritter in Berks County, PA
Berks County, PA
1870
1870
Age 43
Jared Ritter resided here in Washington, Langworthy, Jones, Iowa, USA
Washington, Langworthy, Jones, Iowa, USA
1880
1880
Age 53
Jared Ritter resided here in Washington, Jones, Iowa, USA
Washington, Jones, Iowa, USA
1900
1900
Age 73
Jared Ritter resided here in Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA
Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA
1907
28 Dec 1907
Age 80
Death of Jared Ritter in Clear Lake, Cerro, Gordo County, Iowa
Clear Lake, Cerro, Gordo County, Iowa

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1827
    Event Place: Berks County, PA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 348; Page: 341C; Enumeration District: 328
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Jones, Iowa; Roll: M593_401; Page: 207A
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0024
    [4] Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Washington, Langworthy, Jones, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Washington, Jones, Iowa; Roll: M593_401; Page: 207A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Washington, Jones, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Washington, Jones, Iowa; Roll: 348; Page: 341C; Enumeration District: 328

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lake, Cerro Gordo, Iowa; Roll: 423; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0024

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1907
    Event Place: Clear Lake, Cerro, Gordo County, Iowa
    Record Source: Iowa, U.S., Death Records, State Historical Society of Iowa; Des Moines, Iowa; Iowa Death Records, 1888-1904
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