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Thomas W Ritter 1881–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Mar 1881

Birth Location: Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas

Death Date: 12 May 1966

Death Location: Winslow, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: James Ritter

Mother: Anna Wier

Spouse(s): Addie Ritter

Children(s): John Ritter, Pernie Ritter, Amy Ritter, Carl Ritter, Jim Ritter, Deo Ritter, Hazel Stacy, Birdie Ritter, Dillard Ritter, Berdie Ritter

The story of Thomas W Ritter began in 1881 in Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas. In 1900, Thomas W Ritter resided in Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA. In 1917, Thomas W Ritter resided in Washington County, Arkansas, USA. Thomas W Ritter married Addie Stacey Ritter, and had children including Amy Emma Ritter, Berdie Mae Ritter, Birdie M Ritter, Carl Edward Lee Ritter, Deo Ritter, Dillard O D O Ritter, Hazel Stacy, Jim Ritter, John H Ritter, Pernie Cleo Ritter. Thomas W Ritter passed away in 1966 in Winslow, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Thomas W Ritter began in 1881 in Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas.
  • In 1900, Thomas W Ritter resided in Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA.
  • In 1917, Thomas W Ritter resided in Washington County, Arkansas, USA.
  • Thomas W Ritter married Addie Stacey Ritter, and had children including Amy Emma Ritter, Berdie Mae Ritter, Birdie M Ritter, Carl Edward Lee Ritter, Deo Ritter, Dillard O D O Ritter, Hazel Stacy, Jim Ritter, John H Ritter, Pernie Cleo Ritter.
  • Thomas W Ritter passed away in 1966 in Winslow, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ritter
1858–1884
Birth Location: Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
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Anna Wier
1856–1929
Birth Location: Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
AW

Spouses(s)

Addie Ritter
1887–1980
Birth Location: Hazel Valley, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
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Children(s)

John Ritter
1909–1987
Birth Location: Oklahoma
JR
Pernie Ritter
1911–1998
Birth Location: Fayettaville, Washington, Arkansas
PR
Amy Ritter
1917–1922
Birth Location: Reed, Washington, Arkansas
AR
Carl Ritter
1926–2007
Birth Location: Brentwood, Washington County, Arkansas, USA
CR
Jim Ritter
1920–1991
Birth Location: Hazel Valley, Arkansas
JR
Deo Ritter
1915–
Birth Location: –
DR
Hazel Stacy
1907–
Birth Location: Oklahoma, USA
HS
Birdie Ritter
1923–
Birth Location: Arkansas
BR
Dillard Ritter
1914–1971
Birth Location: Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas, USA
DR
Berdie Ritter
1922–2006
Birth Location: Hazel Valley, Arkansas
BR

Thomas Ritter's Ancestors

Self
Thomas Ritter
1881–1966
Birth Place: Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas
Parents
James M Ritter
1858–1884
Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
Anna (Armetta) Wier
1856–1929
Wilson County, Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
John RITTER
1815–1864
Illinois
Nancy (Isabella) Moore
1815–1888
Tennessee, USA
James Wier
1817–1893
Tennessee, United States of America
Elizabeth (Margaret) Wier
1833–1912
Tennessee, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Daniel Ritter
1792–1852
Christiana Crap
1789–1820
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ritter
1750–1839
Adam Clapp
1754–1841
Emma Marley
1760–1798

Thomas Ritter's Descendants

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Thomas (W) Ritter (30 Mar 1881–12 May 1966) m. Addie (Stacey) Ritter (15 Jan 1887–16 Jan 1980)
  1. 1. John (H) Ritter 1909–1987 m. Velma (Naomi) Henderson 1912–1981 m. Stacey 1887–1980
    1. 1. Norma (Marie) Stacey 1940–2022 m. Billy (Jefferson) Foote 1937–2021
    2. 2. Buddy (Roger) Stacey 1935–2003
    3. 3. John (Haden) Stacey 1909–1987 m. Velma (Naomi) Henderson 1912–1981
      1. 1. Buddy (Roger) Stacey 1935–2003
    4. 4. Cleo (E) Ritter 1911–1998
    5. 5. Amy (Emma) Ritter 1917–1922
    6. 6. Carl (Edward Lee) Ritter 1926–2007
    7. 7. James (Thomas) Ritter 1920–1991
    8. 8. Deo Ritter 1915–
  2. 2. Pernie (Cleo) Ritter 1911–1998 m. Raymond Tomlinson 1912–2001
  3. 3. Amy (Emma) Ritter 1917–1922
  4. 4. Carl (Edward Lee) Ritter 1926–2007
  5. 5. Jim Ritter 1920–1991
  6. 6. Deo Ritter 1915–
  7. 7. Hazel Stacy 1907–
  8. 8. Birdie (M) Ritter 1923–
  9. 9. Dillard (O. "D.O.") Ritter 1914–1971
  10. 10. Berdie (Mae) Ritter 1922–2006

Thomas Ritter's Timeline

9 Records

1881
30 Mar 1881
Birth of Thomas W Ritter in Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas
Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas
1900
1900
Age 19
Thomas W Ritter resided here in Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 36
Thomas W Ritter resided here in Washington County, Arkansas, USA
Washington County, Arkansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 39
Thomas W Ritter resided here in Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1930
1930
Age 49
Thomas W Ritter resided here in Reed, Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Reed, Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 54
Thomas W Ritter resided here in Reed, Washington, Arkansas
Reed, Washington, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 59
Thomas W Ritter resided here in Reed Township, Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Reed Township, Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 69
Thomas W Ritter resided here in Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
1966
12 May 1966
Age 85
Death of Thomas W Ritter in Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Mar 1881
    Event Place: Hazel Valley, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [6] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1966
    [7] 1950 United States Federal Census, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Year: 1950; Census Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 1247; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 72-48

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Washington County, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Reed, Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0031; FHL microfilm: 2339832

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 72-34

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Reed Township, Reed, Washington, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00179; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 72-34

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas, 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: Reed, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 1247; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 72-48

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arnett, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source: Arkansas, U.S., County Marriages Index, 1837-1957

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Hazel Valley, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Reed, Washington, Arkansas
    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: Reed, Washington, Arkansas; Roll: 1247; Page: 12; Enumeration District: 72-48

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 12 May 1966
    Event Place: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Arkansas, Death Certificates, Arkansas Department of Vital Records; Little Rock, Arkansas; Death Certificates; Year: 1966

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Winslow, Washington County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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