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John Edward Ralston 1911–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 11 January 1911

Birth Location: Maryland

Death Date: 21 July 1976

Death Location: Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: Charlie Ralston

Mother: Nellie Ralston

Spouse(s): Pearl Ralston

Children(s): John Jr., Glendon Ralston

John Edward Ralston was born in 1911 in Maryland, the child of Charlie E Ralston And Nellie V Ralston. In 1930, John Edward Ralston resided in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland. In 1935, John Edward Ralston resided in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland. John Edward Ralston married Pearl Ralston, and had children including Charles Everstine Ralston, Doris Ralston, Glendon A Ralston, John Edward Ralston Jr, Lucille Ralston Seifert, Peggy Poling, Ronald Ralston. John Edward Ralston passed away in 1976 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • John Edward Ralston was born in 1911 in Maryland, the child of Charlie E Ralston And Nellie V Ralston.
  • In 1930, John Edward Ralston resided in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland.
  • In 1935, John Edward Ralston resided in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland.
  • John Edward Ralston married Pearl Ralston, and had children including Charles Everstine Ralston, Doris Ralston, Glendon A Ralston, John Edward Ralston Jr, Lucille Ralston Seifert, Peggy Poling, Ronald Ralston.
  • John Edward Ralston passed away in 1976 in Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Charlie Ralston
1882–
Birth Location: West Virginia
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Nellie Ralston
1884–
Birth Location: Virginia
NR

Spouses(s)

Pearl Ralston
1919–1986
Birth Location: Maryland
PR

Children(s)

John Jr.
1941–2008
Birth Location: –
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Glendon Ralston
1923–2007
Birth Location: Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
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John Ralston's Ancestors

Self
John Ralston
1911–1976
Birth Place: Maryland
Parents
Charlie E Ralston
1882–
West Virginia
Nellie (V) Ralston
1884–
Virginia
Grandparents
Joseph (A.) Ralston
1832–1906
Weirton, Hancock, West Virginia, USA
Minerva Ralston
1851–1902
Butler Township, Hancock County, West Virginia, USA
John (Cornelius) Hansrote
1864–1904
Martinsburg, Berkeley County, West Virginia, USA
Laura (Bell) Reeder
1864–1935
Hamilton, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
Rezin Ralston
1816–1890
Ellen Brice
1821–1899
Thomas Smith
1828–
Mary Cochran
1829–
John Hansrote\Hensrote\Henssoach
1832–1897
Martha Hansrote
1838–1892
Jesse Reeder
1837–1901
Amanda- Swaney
1840–1917
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ralston
1765–1843
Sarah Greer
1785–1857
Ephraim Brice
1779–1868
Frances Kenney
1795–1871

John Ralston's Descendants

1.
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John (Edward) Ralston (11 January 1911–21 July 1976) m. Pearl Ralston (abt 1919–11 Jul 1986)
  1. 1. John (Edward Ralston,) Jr. 1941–2008
  2. 2. Glendon (A.) Ralston 1923–2007 m. Betty (Mae) Ralston 1928–2001
    1. 1. Mitchell (B. "Mitch") Ralston 1950–2010

John Ralston's Timeline

7 Records

1911
11 January 1911
Birth of John Edward Ralston in Maryland
Maryland
1930
1930
Age 19
John Edward Ralston resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
1935
1935
Age 24
John Edward Ralston resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
1937
1937
Age 26
John Edward Ralston resided here in Cumberland, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Maryland, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
John Edward Ralston resided here in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
1942
1942
Age 31
John Edward Ralston resided here in Cumberland, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Maryland, USA
1976
21 July 1976
Age 65
Death of John Edward Ralston in Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 11 January 1911
    Event Place: Maryland
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Maryland, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 421
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: T627_1499; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1-34A
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 220-10-2638; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 843; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 763.0; FHL microfilm: 2340578
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: 843; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0025; Image: 763.0; FHL microfilm: 2340578

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: T627_1499; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1-34A

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1937
    Event Place: Cumberland, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Draft Registration Cards for Maryland, 10161940 - 03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 421
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland; Roll: T627_1499; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 1-34A

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Cumberland, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 July 1976
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 220-10-2638; Issue State: Maryland; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Cumberland, Allegany County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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