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Rita Rosalie Benoit 1909–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1909

Birth Location: New York, USA

Death Date: 8 Mar 1969

Death Location: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA

Father: Napoleon Benoit

Mother: Rose Roy

Spouse(s): Samuel Ridgeway

Children(s): Paul Ridgeway

The story of Rita Rosalie Benoit began in 1909 in New York, USA. In 1910, Rita Rosalie Benoit resided in 1352 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, U. In 1915, Rita Rosalie Benoit resided in 1505 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, U. Rita Rosalie Benoit married Samuel Kenneth Ridgeway, and had children including Paul Kenneth Ridgeway. Rita Rosalie Benoit passed away in 1969 in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Rita Rosalie Benoit began in 1909 in New York, USA.
  • In 1910, Rita Rosalie Benoit resided in 1352 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, U.
  • In 1915, Rita Rosalie Benoit resided in 1505 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, U.
  • Rita Rosalie Benoit married Samuel Kenneth Ridgeway, and had children including Paul Kenneth Ridgeway.
  • Rita Rosalie Benoit passed away in 1969 in St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Napoleon Benoit
1870–1940
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Rose Roy
1872–1939
Birth Location: Canada
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Spouses(s)

Samuel Ridgeway
1908–1987
Birth Location: New York, USA
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Children(s)

Paul Ridgeway
1934–1955
Birth Location: Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
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Rita Benoit's Ancestors

Self
Rita Benoit
1909–1969
Birth Place: New York, USA
Parents
Napoleon Benoit
1870–1940
New York, USA
Rose Roy
1872–1939
Canada
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rita Benoit's Descendants

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Rita (Rosalie) Benoit (1909–8 Mar 1969) m. Samuel (Kenneth) Ridgeway (06 Jun 1908–05 Jun 1987)
  1. 1. Paul (Kenneth) Ridgeway 1934–1955

Rita Benoit's Timeline

12 Records

1909
1909
Birth of Rita Rosalie Benoit in New York, USA
New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 1
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1352 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1352 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1915
1 Jun 1915
Age 6
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1505 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1505 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1536 Fourth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1536 Fourth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1925
1 Jun 1925
Age 16
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1536 Fourth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1536 Fourth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1510 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1510 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1931
1931
Age 22
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1335 First Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1335 First Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1932
1932
Age 23
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1404 Broadway, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1404 Broadway, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 31
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in 1546 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1546 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
1950
1950
Age 41
Rita Rosalie Benoit resided here in Green Island, Albany, New York, USA
Green Island, Albany, New York, USA
1969
8 Mar 1969
Age 60
Death of Rita Rosalie Benoit in St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1909
    Event Place: New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York; Roll: T627_2458; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1-72
    [2] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 03; City: Watervliet Ward 6; County: Albany; Page: 02
    [3] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 03; City: Watervliet Ward 02; County: Albany; Page: 4
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Watervliet Ward 2, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1084; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 175; Image: 324
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York; Roll: 1405; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0152; Image: 620.0; FHL microfilm: 2341140
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Watervliet Ward 4, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_923; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1374936
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, Ny, Usa; New York State Death Index
    [9] 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Green Island, Albany

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: 1352 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Watervliet Ward 4, Albany, New York; Roll: T624_923; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0151; FHL microfilm: 1374936

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1915
    Event Place: 1505 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 01; Assembly District: 03; City: Watervliet Ward 6; County: Albany; Page: 02

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: 1536 Fourth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Watervliet Ward 2, Albany, New York; Roll: T625_1084; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 175; Image: 324

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1925
    Event Place: 1536 Fourth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 03; City: Watervliet Ward 02; County: Albany; Page: 4

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: 1510 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York; Roll: 1405; Page: 24A; Enumeration District: 0152; Image: 620.0; FHL microfilm: 2341140

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1931
    Event Place: 1335 First Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1932
    Event Place: 1404 Broadway, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York; Roll: T627_2458; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1-72

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: 1546 Fifth Avenue, Watervliet, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Watervliet, Albany, New York; Roll: T627_2458; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 1-72

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Green Island, Albany, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Green Island, Albany

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Mar 1969
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Times Record - 10 Mar 1969, Rita Benoit Ridgeway Death Notice 10 Mar 1969

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Mar 1969
    Event Place: St. Mary's Hospital, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] New York State, Death Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, Ny, Usa; New York State Death Index
    [3] The Troy Record at Newspapers.com, Death Notice - Rita Benoit Ridgeway: Found in The Troy Record.

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: St. Joseph's Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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