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John Leland Ralston 1885 – 1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Feb 1885

Birth Location: Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA

Death Date: 10 Jun 1948

Death Location: Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA

Father: Frank Ralston

Mother: Elizabeth McConnell

Spouse(s): Esmeralda McCracken

Children(s):

The story of John Leland Ralston began in 1885 in Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA. In 1900, John Leland Ralston resided in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1910, John Leland Ralston resided in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA. John Leland Ralston married Esmeralda McCracken. John Leland Ralston passed away in 1948 in Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Leland Ralston began in 1885 in Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA.
  • In 1900, John Leland Ralston resided in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1910, John Leland Ralston resided in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John Leland Ralston married Esmeralda McCracken.
  • John Leland Ralston passed away in 1948 in Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Ralston
1861 – 1938
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
FR
Elizabeth McConnell
1865 – 1897
Birth Location: –
EM

Spouses(s)

Esmeralda McCracken
1887 – 1967
Birth Location: Pennsylvania
EM

Children(s)

John Ralston's Ancestors

Self
John Ralston
1885 – 1948
Birth Place: Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA
Parents
Frank Clayton Ralston
1861 – 1938
Pennsylvania
Elizabeth (Joanna) McConnell
1865 – 1897
Grandparents
John Ralston
1831 – 1904
Pennsylvania
Hannah (E.) McCoy
1834 – 1901
North Versailles Twp., Allegheny Co., PA
Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1807 – 1873
Nancy McLane
1814 – 1905
Alexander McCoy
1795 – 1869
Mary Gilkey
1810 – 1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ralston
1776 – 1849
Elizabeth Sharp
1780 – 1847

John Ralston's Timeline

10 Records

1885
28 Feb 1885
Birth of John Leland Ralston in Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA
Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA
1900
1900
Age 15
John Leland Ralston resided here in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 25
John Leland Ralston resided here in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 32
John Leland Ralston resided here in Butler, Pennsylvania
Butler, Pennsylvania
1920
1920
Age 35
John Leland Ralston resided here in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1930
1930
Age 45
John Leland Ralston resided here in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 50
John Leland Ralston resided here in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 55
John Leland Ralston resided here in Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1942
1942
Age 57
John Leland Ralston resided here in Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
1948
10 Jun 1948
Age 63
Death of John Leland Ralston in Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA
Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Feb 1885
    Event Place: Slippery Rock, Butler Co., PA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 254
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3450; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 10-76
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1544; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 917
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2010; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0061; Image: 337.0; FHL microfilm: 2341744
    [5] World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1877747; Draft Board: 2
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1386; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241386
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1322; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375335

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1386; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0062; FHL microfilm: 1241386

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1322; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0103; FHL microfilm: 1375335

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Pennsylvania; Registration County: Butler; Roll: 1877747; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1544; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 60; Image: 917

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: 2010; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0061; Image: 337.0; FHL microfilm: 2341744

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3450; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 10-76

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Slippery Rock, Butler, Pennsylvania; Roll: T627_3450; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 10-76

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Butler, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; World War II draft cards (Fourth Registration) for the State of Pennsylvania; State Headquarters: Pennsylvania; Microfilm Series: M1951; Microfilm Roll: 254

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Jun 1948
    Event Place: Slippery Rock Twp., Butler Co., PA
    Record Source: Web: Butler County, Pennsylvania, Obituary Index, 1810-2010
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