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Samuel W Ridenour 1856 – 1941 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1856

Birth Location: Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 7 January 1941

Death Location: Conococheague, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Father: John Ridenour

Mother: Susan Shaffer

Spouse(s): Susan Troup

Children(s): Elmer Ridenour

In 1856, Samuel W Ridenour entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to John Henry Ridenour and Susan Susanna Shaffer. In 1860, Samuel W Ridenour resided in Hagerstown, Washington County, MD. In 1880, Samuel W Ridenour resided in Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA. Samuel W Ridenour married Susan A. Troup, and had children including Elmer Franklin Ridenour. Samuel W Ridenour passed away in 1941 in Conococheague, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1856, Samuel W Ridenour entered the world in Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to John Henry Ridenour and Susan Susanna Shaffer.
  • In 1860, Samuel W Ridenour resided in Hagerstown, Washington County, MD.
  • In 1880, Samuel W Ridenour resided in Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA.
  • Samuel W Ridenour married Susan A. Troup, and had children including Elmer Franklin Ridenour.
  • Samuel W Ridenour passed away in 1941 in Conococheague, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ridenour
1789 – 1875
Birth Location: Pennsylvania, USA
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Susan Shaffer
1825 – 1912
Birth Location: Neven Pass, Paint Township, Somerset County, PA
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Spouses(s)

Susan Troup
1856 – 1893
Birth Location: Washington, Maryland, United States
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Children(s)

Elmer Ridenour
1883 – 1958
Birth Location: Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
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Samuel Ridenour's Ancestors

Self
Samuel Ridenour
1856 – 1941
Birth Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
John Henry Ridenour
1789 – 1875
Pennsylvania, USA
Susan (Susanna) Shaffer
1825 – 1912
Neven Pass, Paint Township, Somerset County, PA
Grandparents
Jacob Ridenour
1759 – 1827
Cavetown, Washington, Maryland, United States
Susanna (Barbara) Stemple
1755 – 1837
Monongalia County, Virginia, USA
David Shaffer
1769 – 1854
Shrewsbury, York, Pennsylvania, United States
Catherine ((Kate)) Faust
1782 – 1860
Peach Bottom, York, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Mathias Reitenauer
1725 – 1792
Eve
Johann Stemple
1726 – 1798
Mary Speck
1733 – 1798
Johann Sheaffer
1716 – 1787
Maria Schneider
1735 – 1799
Balthasar Faust
Maria Fissel
1765 – 1804
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Johann Reitenauer
1683 – 1760
Anna Arnet
1690 – 1771
Dr. Stemple
1692 – 1761
Johann Schaffer
1669 – 1742
Anna Martzloff
1665 – 1725
Johannes Faust
1714 – 1762
Catherine Wilkes
Frederick Fissel
1733 – 1778

Samuel Ridenour's Descendants

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Samuel (W) Ridenour (1856 – 7 January 1941) m. Susan (A.) Troup (1856 – 1893)
  1. 1. Elmer (Franklin) Ridenour (15 Oct 1883 – 12 August 1958) m. Clara (E) Dixon (November 1882 – 16 March 1930)
    1. 1. Nora (V.) Kretzer (9 March 1901 – November 1993) m. Paul Kretzer
    2. 2. Edward (Charles) Ridenour (1906 – 3 October 1976)
    3. 3. Melvin (Maxwell) Ridenour (1907 – 25 January 1966)
    4. 4. Theo (Elmer) Ridenour (28 Sep 1911 – 14 December 1972)
    5. 5. Paul (Howard) Ridenour (23 Aug 1913 – 8 Dec 1992) m. Ruth (C Walden (FATHER) KENDALL) (19 March 1912 – 21 October 1990) m. Ruth (Clare Kendall (Married) Ridenour) (March 19 1912 – 21 Oct 1990)
      1. 1. Howard (Paul) Ridenour (1931 – 1976)
      2. 2. Claire (Luana) Ridenour (abt 1933 – ) m. Warren Buzzard
      3. 3. Sylvia (Ruth) Ridenour (17 Mar 1942 – 4 Sep 2017) m. Harry (Ellsworth) Hager (5 May 1940 – 15 October 2005)
        1. 1. Robin (Ann) Hager (20 Apr 1962 – )
        2. 2. Kay Hager (17 Aug 1964 – 2017)
        3. 3. Kelly Hager (23 May 1968 – 30 October 1985)
        4. 4. Harry Hager
      4. 4. Rusty (robin) Ridenour (8 Mar 1949 – ) m. Linda (lou) Fridinger (7 Nov 1955 – )
        1. 1. Carrie (Ridenour-) Davis (16 Oct 1976 – ) m. Eric (dominique) Davis (Nov 13 1977 – )
      5. 5. Claudia (May) Ridenour
        1. 1. John (Trumtower) Ridenour
        2. 2. Rebel Ridenour
        3. 3. Darby Ridenour
        4. 4. Shelby Trumtower
      6. 6. Barbara (L) Ridenour m. Francis Little
        1. 1. Karen Little
        2. 2. Liza (Little) (Mullendore)
        3. 3. Gary Little

Samuel Ridenour's Timeline

9 Records

1856
1856
Birth of Samuel W Ridenour in Pennsylvania, United States of America
Pennsylvania, United States of America
1860
1860
Age 4
Samuel W Ridenour resided here in Hagerstown, Washington County, MD
Hagerstown, Washington County, MD
1880
1880
Age 24
Samuel W Ridenour resided here in Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA
Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA
1897
12 Jun 1897
Age 41
Samuel W Ridenour was married in Washington County, Maryland, USA
Washington County, Maryland, USA
1900
1900
Age 44
Samuel W Ridenour resided here in Wilsons, Washington, Maryland, USA
Wilsons, Washington, Maryland, USA
1910
1910
Age 54
Samuel W Ridenour resided here in Election District 24, Washington, Maryland, USA
Election District 24, Washington, Maryland, USA
1920
1920
Age 64
Samuel W Ridenour resided here in Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
1930
1930
Age 74
Samuel W Ridenour resided here in Conococheague, Washington, Maryland, USA
Conococheague, Washington, Maryland, USA
1941
7 January 1941
Age 85
Death of Samuel W Ridenour in Conococheague, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
Conococheague, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1856
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 164
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0042
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williamsport, Washington, Maryland; Roll: 516; Page: 34D; Enumeration District: 145
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilsons, Washington, Maryland; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0087
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 24, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374582
    [6] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 12 Jun 1897
    Event Place: Washington County, Maryland, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilsons, Washington, Maryland; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0087
    [2] Web: Washington County, Maryland, Marriage Index, 1861-1949

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, MD
    Record Source: Maryland, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1772-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Williamsport, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Williamsport, Washington, Maryland; Roll: 516; Page: 34D; Enumeration District: 145

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Wilsons, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Wilsons, Washington, Maryland; Page: 5; Enumeration District: 0087

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Election District 24, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Election District 24, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T624_569; Page: 20B; Enumeration District: 0125; FHL microfilm: 1374582

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hagerstown Ward 5, Washington, Maryland; Roll: T625_676; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 164

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Conococheague, Washington, Maryland; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0042

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 7 January 1941
    Event Place: Conococheague, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Washington County, Maryland, Obituary Index, 1790-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hagerstown, Washington County, Maryland, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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