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Martha Elmanza Ridenour 1858 – 1950 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 May 1858

Birth Location: Preston, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1 Jan 1950

Death Location: Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA

Father: Martin Ridenour

Mother: Harriett Bucklew

Spouse(s): Jacob White

Children(s): Ida White, Dosia White, Sarah White, Sherman White, Roy White, Cora White

The story of Martha Elmanza Ridenour began in 1858 in Preston, Virginia, United States. In 1860, Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided in District 3, Preston, Virginia. In 1878, Martha Elmanza Ridenour established residence. Martha Elmanza Ridenour married Jacob Francis White, and had children including Ida Florence White, Dosia Mae White, Sarah Alice White, Sherman Blain White, Roy Ray White, Cora Mabel White. Martha Elmanza Ridenour passed away in 1950 in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Martha Elmanza Ridenour began in 1858 in Preston, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1860, Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided in District 3, Preston, Virginia.
  • In 1878, Martha Elmanza Ridenour established residence.
  • Martha Elmanza Ridenour married Jacob Francis White, and had children including Ida Florence White, Dosia Mae White, Sarah Alice White, Sherman Blain White, Roy Ray White, Cora Mabel White.
  • Martha Elmanza Ridenour passed away in 1950 in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Martin Ridenour
1826 – 1875
Birth Location: Virginia
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Harriett Bucklew
1831 – 1873
Birth Location: West Virginia, USA
HB

Spouses(s)

Jacob White
1854 – 1932
Birth Location: Pleasant Dale, Preston, Virginia, USA
JW

Children(s)

Ida White
1876 – 1955
Birth Location: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, United States
IW
Dosia White
1878 – 1968
Birth Location: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, United States
DW
Sarah White
1882 – 1963
Birth Location: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, United States
SW
Sherman White
1887 – 1978
Birth Location: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, United States
SW
Roy White
1892 – 1959
Birth Location: Preston, West Virginia, United States
RW
Cora White
1894 – 1977
Birth Location: Terra Alta, Preston, West Virginia, United States
CW

Martha Ridenour's Ancestors

Self
Martha Ridenour
1858 – 1950
Birth Place: Preston, Virginia, United States
Parents
Martin Ridenour
1826 – 1875
Virginia
Harriett Bucklew
1831 – 1873
West Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Martha Ridenour's Descendants

1.
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Martha (Elmanza) Ridenour (19 May 1858 – 1 Jan 1950) m. Jacob (Francis) White (18 MAR 1854 – 10 March 1932)
  1. 1. Ida (Florence) White (13 Jun 1876 – 10 Sep 1955)
  2. 2. Dosia (Mae) White (9 Oct 1878 – 21 Dec 1968) m. Clifton (Wade) Sandridge (12 Dec 1871 – Nov 1950)
    1. 1. Ruth (May) Sandridge (15 Apr 1901 – 5 Sep 1969)
    2. 2. Charles (Lindsey) Sandridge (31 Aug 1902 – 11 Jun 1960)
    3. 3. Howard (Clifton) Sandridge (16 Dec 1908 – 21 Nov 1971) m. Ariel (Tressa) Putman (12 April 1908 – 16 October 1987) m. Betty (Nannala) Harrison (01 April 1918 – 1 March 1981)
      1. 1. Charles (William) Sandridge (12 Jan 1929 – 8 May 1992)
      2. 2. Robert (Lee) Sandridge (12 Jun 1932 – )
      3. 3. Martha (Sue) Sandridge (27 Sep 1936 – ) m. Andrew (M) Ferkol (14 Apr 1933 – 23 Dec 2019)
        1. 1. Andrew (M) Ferkol (18 Oct 1962 – )
        2. 2. Mary Huerta
        3. 3. Marcy Bowders
        4. 4. Christine Delong
    4. 4. Martha (E.) Sandridge (4 Dec 1911 – 29 Nov 1981)
  3. 3. Sarah (Alice) White (5 Jul 1882 – 13 April 1963)
  4. 4. Sherman (Blain) White (2 Nov 1887 – 13 May 1978) m. Luna (Alice) Taylor (22 Mar 1890 – 15 Oct 1981)
    1. 1. Herbert (Blaine) White (18 Aug 1911 – 8 Jul 1983)
    2. 2. Arthur (Nelson) White (4 Oct 1913 – 24 Jun 1949)
  5. 5. Roy (Ray) White (4 May 1892 – 25 April 1959)
  6. 6. Cora (Mabel) White (10 Nov 1894 – 9 December 1977)

Martha Ridenour's Timeline

10 Records

1858
19 May 1858
Birth of Martha Elmanza Ridenour in Preston, Virginia, United States
Preston, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 2
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here in District 3, Preston, Virginia
District 3, Preston, Virginia
1878
1878
Age 20
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here
None
1880
1880
Age 22
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here in Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1882
1882
Age 24
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 52
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here in Main St, Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
Main St, Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 62
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here in Row Ave, Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
Row Ave, Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 72
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here in 89 Wilson St, Junior, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
89 Wilson St, Junior, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
1943
1943
Age 85
Martha Elmanza Ridenour resided here in Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
1950
1 Jan 1950
Age 92
Death of Martha Elmanza Ridenour in Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 May 1858
    Event Place: Preston, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Junior, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 2528; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342262
    [4] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 346A; Enumeration District: 063
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 116; Family History Library Film: 805372
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1375708
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 3, Preston, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 3, Preston, Virginia; Roll: M653_1372; Page: 116; Family History Library Film: 805372

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1878
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: 1412; Family History Film: 1255412; Page: 346A; Enumeration District: 063

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1882
    Record Source: West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Main St, Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Kingwood, Preston, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1695; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0100; FHL microfilm: 1375708

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Row Ave, Barker, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Barker, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1947; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: 89 Wilson St, Junior, Barbour, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Junior, Barbour, West Virginia; Roll: 2528; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2342262

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Morgantown, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jan 1950
    Event Place: Morgantown, Monongalia, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Junior, Barbour County, West Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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