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Jesse Franklin Ritter 1879–1953 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 March 1879

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

Death Date: 12 January 1953

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

Father: James Ritter

Mother: Anna Wier

Spouse(s): Ora Denney, Belle Ritter

Children(s): Minnie Hawkins, Virginia Ritter, Audie Ritter, Bessie Ritter, Loyd Retter, Vicie Retter, Renie Retter

The story of Jesse Franklin Ritter began in 1879 in Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America. In 1880, Jesse Franklin Ritter resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1914, Jesse Franklin Ritter established residence. Jesse Franklin Ritter married Belle Ritter, Ora B Denney, and had children including Audie Ritter, Bessie Ritter, Dora Ritter, Loyd Retter, Minnie Pearl Hawkins, Renie Retter, Vicie Retter, Virginia Ritter. Jesse Franklin Ritter passed away in 1953 in Arnett, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Jesse Franklin Ritter began in 1879 in Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.
  • In 1880, Jesse Franklin Ritter resided in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1914, Jesse Franklin Ritter established residence.
  • Jesse Franklin Ritter married Belle Ritter, Ora B Denney, and had children including Audie Ritter, Bessie Ritter, Dora Ritter, Loyd Retter, Minnie Pearl Hawkins, Renie Retter, Vicie Retter, Virginia Ritter.
  • Jesse Franklin Ritter passed away in 1953 in Arnett, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Jesse Ritter's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Ritter
1879–1953
Birth Place: Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
James M Ritter
1858–1884
Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Anna (Armetta) Wier
1856–1929
Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
John RITTER
1815–1864
Illinois
Nancy (Isabella) Moore
1815–1888
Tennessee, USA
James Wier
1817–1893
Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth (Margaret) Wier
1833–1912
Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Ritter
1792–1852
Christiana Crap
1789–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ritter
1750–1839
Adam Clapp
1754–1841
Emma Marley
1760–1798

Jesse Ritter's Descendants

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Jesse (Franklin) Ritter (12 March 1879–12 January 1953) m. Ora (B) Denney (Abt 1888–) m. Belle Ritter (abt 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–

Jesse Ritter's Timeline

9 Records

1879
12 March 1879
Birth of Jesse Franklin Ritter in Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
1880
1880
Age 1
Jesse Franklin Ritter resided here in White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1914
abt 1914
Age 35
Jesse Franklin Ritter resided here
None
1917
1917-1918
Age 38
Jesse Franklin Ritter resided here in Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Washington County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 41
Jesse Franklin Ritter resided here in Crawford, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Crawford, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 51
Jesse Franklin Ritter resided here in Crawford, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Crawford, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 56
Jesse Franklin Ritter resided here in Rural, Madison, Arkansas
Rural, Madison, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 61
Jesse Franklin Ritter resided here in Litteral, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Litteral, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1953
12 January 1953
Age 74
Death of Jesse Franklin Ritter in Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America
Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 March 1879
    Event Place: Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census
    [2] Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [6] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: White River, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: abt 1914
    Record Source: Arkansas, Birth Certificates, 1914-1917

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Crawford, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Crawford, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Madison, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Litteral, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Brentwood, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 January 1953
    Event Place: Alma, Crawford County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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

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