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Robert William Ransom 1918–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Mar 1918

Birth Location: Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 9 Dec 1930 (COD. Accidental gunshot to head)

Death Location: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Alfred Ransome

Mother: Gladys Freeth

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Robert William Ransom began in 1918 in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA. In 1920, Robert William Ransom resided in Madison Ave, Newport News Ward 2, Newport News (In. Robert William Ransom passed away in 1930 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert William Ransom began in 1918 in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1920, Robert William Ransom resided in Madison Ave, Newport News Ward 2, Newport News (In.
  • Robert William Ransom passed away in 1930 in Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Alfred Ransome
1896–1936
Birth Location: *Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA ; SSN: 261129123
AR
Gladys Freeth
1891–1960
Birth Location: Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
GF

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Ransom's Ancestors

Self
Robert Ransom
1918–1930
Birth Place: Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
Parents
Alfred Ransome
1896–1936
*Williamston, Anderson, South Carolina, USA ; SSN: 261129123
Gladys (Filmer Black, Ransome, nee) Freeth
1891–1960
Norfolk, Independent Cities, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Robert (Paine) Ransom
1857–1912
Tennessee, USA
Lelia(Lillie) (Annie Ransom, nee) Gray
1865–1934
, Georgia, USA
George (Charles) Freeth
1861–1927
Plymouth, Devon, England; vol.5b., pg. 282
Emily (Pound) Filmer
1860–1921
Stoke Damerel, Devon, England
Great-Grandparents
George Freeth
1837–1920
Susanna Holmes
1842–
John Grandfather)
1820–1891
Margeret Holmes
1821–1891
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Col
1790–1844
Emma Ashe
1811–1838
Edward (Ropemaker)
1794–1872
Mary James
1805–1883
George Filmer
1777–1861
Grace Harvey
1779–1846
Edward (Ropemaker)
1794–1872
Mary James
1805–1883

Robert Ransom's Timeline

4 Records

1918
16 Mar 1918
Birth of Robert William Ransom in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Robert William Ransom resided here in Madison Ave, Newport News Ward 2, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Madison Ave, Newport News Ward 2, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Robert William Ransom resided here in Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
1930
9 Dec 1930 (COD. Accidental gunshot to head)
Age 12
Death of Robert William Ransom in Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Mar 1918
    Event Place: Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] UK, Outward Passenger Lists
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport News Ward 2, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1899; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 98
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342203
    [4] New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1927; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 29; Page Number: 49
    [5] Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia, Births, 1864-2016
    [6] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Madison Ave, Newport News Ward 2, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Newport News Ward 2, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Roll: T625_1899; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 98

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 21 Sep 1927-aboard the Caronia with mother
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: UK, Outward Passenger Lists

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 29 Sep 1927, aboard the "Caronia", with mother
    Event Place: New York, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1927; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 29; Page Number: 49

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Newport News, Newport News (Independent City), Virginia; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0018; FHL microfilm: 2342203

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 10 Dec 1930
    Event Place: Newport News, Virginia
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - Daily Press - 10 Dec 1930 - Page 2, Coroner Says Death of Child Accidental 10 Dec 1930

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Southampton, England
    Record Source: New York, Passenger Lists, Year: 1927; Arrival: New York, New York, USA; Microfilm Serial: T715, 1897-1957; Line: 29; Page Number: 49

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Dec 1930 (COD. Accidental gunshot to head)
    Event Place: Newport News, Warwick, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Newport News, Newport News City, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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