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Josiah William Ridley 1858–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 May 1858

Birth Location: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA

Death Date: 26 Jul 1954

Death Location: Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA

Father: Thomas Ridley

Mother: Elizabeth Sutton

Spouse(s): Mattie Tanzy

Children(s): Viola Ridley, Henry Ridley, Dewey Ridley, Mamie Ridley, Margaret Ridley, William Ridley, Marena Ridley

In 1858, Josiah William Ridley entered the world in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA, born to Thomas N Ridley And Elizabeth Ann Sutton. In 1880, Josiah William Ridley resided in Ellis, Texas, USA. In 1900, Josiah William Ridley resided in Justice Precinct 1, Hood, Texas, USA. Josiah William Ridley married Mattie Unica Nicey Rebecca Tanzy, and had children including Dewey Magness Ridley, Henry F Ridley, Mamie Lou Ridley, Marena Rosella Ridley, Margaret Jane Ridley, Viola Ridley, William Ocie Ridley. Josiah William Ridley passed away in 1954 in Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1858, Josiah William Ridley entered the world in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA, born to Thomas N Ridley And Elizabeth Ann Sutton.
  • In 1880, Josiah William Ridley resided in Ellis, Texas, USA.
  • In 1900, Josiah William Ridley resided in Justice Precinct 1, Hood, Texas, USA.
  • Josiah William Ridley married Mattie Unica Nicey Rebecca Tanzy, and had children including Dewey Magness Ridley, Henry F Ridley, Mamie Lou Ridley, Marena Rosella Ridley, Margaret Jane Ridley, Viola Ridley, William Ocie Ridley.
  • Josiah William Ridley passed away in 1954 in Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Ridley
1817–
Birth Location: Kentucky
TR
Elizabeth Sutton
1827–1864
Birth Location: Vermilion, Illinois, USA
ES

Spouses(s)

Mattie Tanzy
1858–1939
Birth Location: Erath County, Texas, USA
MT

Children(s)

Viola Ridley
1894–1927
Birth Location: Texas
VR
Henry Ridley
1892–1899
Birth Location: Texas, United States
HR
Dewey Ridley
1899–1951
Birth Location: Hood County, Texas, United States of America
DR
Mamie Ridley
1889–1977
Birth Location: Dallas County, Texas, USA
MR
Margaret Ridley
1887–1972
Birth Location: Johnson County, Texas, United States of America
MR
William Ridley
1885–1966
Birth Location: Ellis, Texas
WR
Marena Ridley
1881–1964
Birth Location: Waxahachie, Ellis County, Texas, USA
MR

Josiah Ridley's Ancestors

Self
Josiah Ridley
1858–1954
Birth Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Parents
Thomas N Ridley
1817–
Kentucky
Elizabeth (Ann) Sutton
1827–1864
Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Grandparents
Jeremiah (T) Sutton
1803–1859
Preble County, Ohio, USA
Margaret Phelan
1805–1874
West Elkton, Preble, Ohio, USA
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Sutton
1772–1814
Elizabeth Sutton
1772–1834
Jeremiah Phelan
1777–1868
Margaret Hines
1776–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Sr.
1745–1827
Susannah Cox
1747–1831
Rev. Sutton
1737–1828
Hannah Cox
1745–1792
Thomas Sr
1752–1838
Mary Evans
1754–1830
Mercer Brown
1740–1802
SARAH PIGGOTT
1750–1819

Josiah Ridley's Descendants

1.
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Josiah (William) Ridley (27 May 1858–26 Jul 1954) m. Mattie (Unica Nicey Rebecca) Tanzy (5 July 1858–21 Nov 1939)
  1. 1. Viola Ridley 1894–1927
  2. 2. Henry (F.) Ridley 1892–1899
  3. 3. Dewey (Magness) Ridley 1899–1951
  4. 4. Mamie (Lou) Ridley 1889–1977 m. Ludie (Washington) Bills 1888–1929
    1. 1. Gertrude (Omega) Bills 1914–1970
    2. 2. Frances (Louise) Bills 1923–2007
    3. 3. Dale (O) Bills 1909–1979
    4. 4. Ludie (Washington) Bills 1929–1998
    5. 5. Foye (Wallace) Bills 1911–1972
    6. 6. Devereaux (Jack) Bills 1915–1990 m. Pauline (L) Marvin 1921–2004
      1. 1. Josephine (Christine Bills Glasscock) Hudson 1939–1998 m. Charles (Blan "Charlie") Glasscock 1940–2004 m. Oscar (LeRoy) Hudson 1937–2002
      2. 2. Jack (Marvin) Bills 1943–2016
  5. 5. Margaret (Jane) Ridley 1887–1972
  6. 6. William (Ocie) Ridley 1885–1966
  7. 7. Marena (Rosella) Ridley 1881–1964 m. John (Ephrim) Nisbett 1882–1964
    1. 1. Lewis (Allen) Nisbett 1920–1940
    2. 2. Ella (Viola) Nisbett 1903–1989 m. Arlie (Ray) Choate 1896–1947 m. Jimmie (E) Bond 1910–1996
      1. 1. Lavana (Roy) Choate 1925–1998
      2. 2. Ottellia (Viola) Choate 1921–1984 m. Solomon (Elmo) Long 1922–
        1. 1. Shelia (S) Long 1948–2001
    3. 3. Joseph (Smith) Nisbett 1906–1942 m. Effie Irwin 1905–

Josiah Ridley's Timeline

9 Records

1858
27 May 1858
Birth of Josiah William Ridley in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 22
Josiah William Ridley resided here in Ellis, Texas, USA
Ellis, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 42
Josiah William Ridley resided here in Justice Precinct 1, Hood, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 1, Hood, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 52
Josiah William Ridley resided here in Justice Precinct 7, Hood, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 7, Hood, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Josiah William Ridley resided here in Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
1936
1936
Age 78
Josiah William Ridley resided here in Fort Worth, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Texas, USA
1950
1950
Age 92
Josiah William Ridley resided here in Hood, Texas, USA
Hood, Texas, USA
1954
Abt 1954
Age 96
Josiah William Ridley resided here in Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
1954
26 Jul 1954
Age 96
Death of Josiah William Ridley in Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 May 1858
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Granbury, Hood, Texas; Roll: T625_1819; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 24
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: 1301; Page: 419b; Enumeration District: 047
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hood, Texas; Roll: 1645; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0091
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hood, Texas; Roll: T624_1563; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1375576
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 28 Jul 1954; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.10498863,0.26529548,0.22177511&xid=3355
    [8] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Hood, Texas; Roll: 4578; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 111-4

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Ellis, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ellis, Texas; Roll: 1301; Page: 419b; Enumeration District: 047

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 1, Hood, Texas; Roll: 1645; Page: 11; Enumeration District: 0091

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Hood, Texas; Roll: T624_1563; Page: 4a; Enumeration District: 0035; FHL microfilm: 1375576

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Granbury, Hood, Texas; Roll: T625_1819; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 24

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1936
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Hood, Texas; Roll: 4578; Page: 4; Enumeration District: 111-4

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1954
    Event Place: Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 28 Jul 1954; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.10498863,0.26529548,0.22177511&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jul 1954
    Event Place: Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Fort Worth Star-Telegram; Publication Date: 28 Jul 1954; Publication Place: Fort Worth, Texas, USA; ,0.10498863,0.26529548,0.22177511&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Granbury, Hood, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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