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John “James” Hamilton Ridge 1851–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 January 1851

Birth Location: Heistersburg, Fayette C Pennsylvania, USA

Death Date: 6 June 1928

Death Location: Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Zebulon Ridge

Mother: Sarah Reynolds

Spouse(s): Margaret Acklin

Children(s): George Ridge, Marengo Ridge

The story of John “James” Hamilton Ridge began in 1851 in Heistersburg, Fayette C Pennsylvania, USA. In 1860, John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1880, John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA. John “James” Hamilton Ridge married Margaret G Acklin, and had children including George Washington Ridge, Marengo Dessaix Marie Ridge. John “James” Hamilton Ridge passed away in 1928 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of John “James” Hamilton Ridge began in 1851 in Heistersburg, Fayette C Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1860, John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1880, John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • John “James” Hamilton Ridge married Margaret G Acklin, and had children including George Washington Ridge, Marengo Dessaix Marie Ridge.
  • John “James” Hamilton Ridge passed away in 1928 in Brownsville, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Zebulon Ridge
1805–1864
Birth Location: Heistersburg, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
ZR
Sarah Reynolds
1811–1903
Birth Location: Fayette, PA
SR

Spouses(s)

Margaret Acklin
1852–1944
Birth Location: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
MA

Children(s)

George Ridge
1878–1916
Birth Location: Luzerne, Pennsylvania
GR
Marengo Ridge
1881–1980
Birth Location: Heisterberg, Luzerne County, Pennsylvania, USA
MR

John Ridge's Ancestors

Self
John Ridge
1851–1928
Birth Place: Heistersburg, Fayette C Pennsylvania, USA
Parents
Zebulon Ridge
1805–1864
Heistersburg, Fayette County, Pennsylvania, USA
Sarah (Anna Elizabeth) Reynolds
1811–1903
Fayette, PA
Grandparents
Jonathan Ridge
1759–1826
Fayette County, Pennsylvania
Sarah Jennings
1763–1850
Westfield, Union, New Jersey, United States
Great-Grandparents
Zebulon Jennings
1735–1776
Joanna Little
1746–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Zebulon Jennings)
1709–1777

John Ridge's Descendants

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John (“James” Hamilton) Ridge (12 January 1851–6 June 1928) m. Margaret (G) Acklin (29 Jul 1852–16 Dec 1944)
  1. 1. George (Washington) Ridge 1878–1916 m. Margaret (Belle) Swan 1880–
    1. 1. John (Thomas) Ridge 1905–1968 m. Merle (Davidson) Ridge 1916–2009
  2. 2. Marengo (Dessaix Marie) Ridge 1881–1980 m. Samuel (Elias) Haney 1879–1941
    1. 1. Margaret Haney 1915–1966 m. Rev. (Earl W) Lighthall 1906–1988
      1. 1. Rev. (Kent Acklin Murray) Lighthall 1934–2021
    2. 2. Barbara Haney 1924–2016
    3. 3. George Haney 1921–1986 m. Mildred (Elizabeth) Haney 1923–1985
      1. 1. Kim (Vincent) Haney 1950–2005
    4. 4. Ruth (S Haney) Decker 1912–1987 m. Milton (Teal) Decker 1907–1989
      1. 1. Christopher (Dennis) Decker 1941–2008

John Ridge's Timeline

7 Records

1851
12 January 1851
Birth of John “James” Hamilton Ridge in Heistersburg, Fayette C Pennsylvania, USA
Heistersburg, Fayette C Pennsylvania, USA
1860
1860
Age 9
John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided here in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1880
1880
Age 29
John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided here in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1900
1900
Age 49
John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided here in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1910
1910
Age 59
John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided here in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1920
1920
Age 69
John “James” Hamilton Ridge resided here in Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
1928
6 June 1928
Age 77
Death of John “James” Hamilton Ridge in Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 January 1851
    Event Place: Heistersburg, Fayette C Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1967, Pennsylvania Historic and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 076881-080120
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241411
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Page: 278C; Enumeration District: 044
    [5] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 136
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1344; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1375357
    [7] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1569; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 52
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 468

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 468

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: 1130; Page: 278C; Enumeration District: 044

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 0038; FHL microfilm: 1241411

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T624_1344; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0044; FHL microfilm: 1375357

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Luzerne, Fayette, Pennsylvania; Roll: T625_1569; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 52

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 June 1928
    Event Place: Fayette, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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