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John Rollin Ridge 1827–1867 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Mar 1827

Birth Location: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA

Death Date: 5 October 1867

Death Location: Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, United States of America

Father: John Ridge

Mother: Sarah Ridge

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Wilson

Children(s): Alice Ridge

The story of John Rollin Ridge began in 1827 in Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA. In 1850, John Rollin Ridge resided in Placerville and Vicinity, El Dorado, California, U. In 1860, John Rollin Ridge resided in Marysville Ward 4, Yuba, California, USA. John Rollin Ridge married Elizabeth Adelaide Wilson, and had children including Alice B Ridge. John Rollin Ridge passed away in 1867 in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John Rollin Ridge began in 1827 in Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1850, John Rollin Ridge resided in Placerville and Vicinity, El Dorado, California, U.
  • In 1860, John Rollin Ridge resided in Marysville Ward 4, Yuba, California, USA.
  • John Rollin Ridge married Elizabeth Adelaide Wilson, and had children including Alice B Ridge.
  • John Rollin Ridge passed away in 1867 in Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Ridge's Ancestors

Self
John Ridge
1827–1867
Birth Place: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
Parents
John Ridge
1802–1839
Rome, Floyd County, Georgia, United States of America
Sarah (Bird) Ridge
1804–1856
New Haven, New Haven, Connecticut, USA
Grandparents
Major (Oowatie) Ridge
1771–1842
Hiwassee Town, Canada
Susannah (Catherine SE-ho-ya Wicked\Wicket-) Ridge
1775–1849
Monroe, Tennessee, USA
John (Prout) Northrop
1778–1857
Connecticut, United States of America
Lydia Northrop
1780–1860
Litchfield, Litchfield County, Connecticut, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Chief Attakullakulla
1736–1828
Susanah Losta
1742–1776
William Wicked
1750–1869
Katie Pearis
1756–
DR. NORTHRUP
1753–1807
Mabel Bird\Byrd
1757–1835
Abel Camp
1748–1825
Sabra Marsh
1748–1807
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Chote 12skeepsave-1
1708–1777
Nionne Ollie
1710–1800
Richard Pearis
1725–1794
Ani 3\4
1734–1770
Richard Pearis
1725–1794
Pratchey Cherokee
1734–1770
Rev Bird
1726–1784
Sarah Prout
1729–1801

John Ridge's Descendants

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John (Rollin) Ridge (12 Mar 1827–5 October 1867) m. Elizabeth (Adelaide) Wilson (4 October 1829–7 November 1905)
  1. 1. Alice (B) Ridge 1848–1912

John Ridge's Timeline

4 Records

1827
12 Mar 1827
Birth of John Rollin Ridge in Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 23
John Rollin Ridge resided here in Placerville and Vicinity, El Dorado, California, USA
Placerville and Vicinity, El Dorado, California, USA
1860
1860
Age 33
John Rollin Ridge resided here in Marysville Ward 4, Yuba, California, USA
Marysville Ward 4, Yuba, California, USA
1867
5 October 1867
Age 40
Death of John Rollin Ridge in Grass Valley, Nevada, California, USA
Grass Valley, Nevada, California, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1827
    Event Place: Rome, Floyd, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Biographical Index Cards, 1781-1990, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Biographical Files
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3873569
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Marysville Ward 4, Yuba, California; Roll: M653_72; Page: 940; Family History Lib
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Placerville and Vicinity, El Dorado, California; Roll: 34; Page: 273b
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Placerville and Vicinity, El Dorado, California, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Placerville and Vicinity, El Dorado, California; Roll: 34; Page: 273b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Marysville Ward 4, Yuba, California, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Marysville Ward 4, Yuba, California; Roll: M653_72; Page: 940; Family History Lib

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: California, United States
    Record Source: California, U.S., Biographical Index Cards, 1781-1990, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Biographical Files

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 October 1867
    Event Place: Grass Valley, Nevada, California, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] California, U.S., Biographical Index Cards, 1781-1990, California State Library; Sacramento, California; Biographical Files
    [2] Biography & Genealogy Master Index (BGMI), Gale Research Company; Detroit, Michigan; Accession Number: 3873569
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grass Valley, Nevada County, California, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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