YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

William Robert Ransom 1928–2013 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Jul 1928

Birth Location: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA

Death Date: 2013

Death Location: Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Father: Merle Ransom

Mother: Ethel Swisher

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of William Robert Ransom began in 1928 in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA. In 1930, William Robert Ransom resided in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA. In 1935, William Robert Ransom resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana. William Robert Ransom passed away in 2013 in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America.

Find more search results for William Ransom
WR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of William Robert Ransom began in 1928 in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1930, William Robert Ransom resided in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA.
  • In 1935, William Robert Ransom resided in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana.
  • William Robert Ransom passed away in 2013 in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Merle Ransom
1904–1909
Birth Location: Bloomington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
MR
Ethel Swisher
1906–1995
Birth Location: Centerton, Morgan, Indiana
ES

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ransom's Ancestors

Self
William Ransom
1928–2013
Birth Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Parents
Merle Douglas Ransom
1904–1909
Bloomington Township, Buchanan County, Missouri, USA
Ethel (Doris) Swisher
1906–1995
Centerton, Morgan, Indiana
Grandparents
Ren (Smith) Swisher
1868–1939
Centerton, Morgan, Indiana
Lucy (Olive) Forbis
1876–1970
Indiana
Great-Grandparents
Jacob Swisher
1829–1898
2nd-Great-Grandparents
David Swisher
1804–1891
Diademia Stanley
1812–1881

William Ransom's Timeline

6 Records

1928
1 Jul 1928
Birth of William Robert Ransom in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
1930
1930
Age 2
William Robert Ransom resided here in Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
William Robert Ransom resided here in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana
Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana
1940
1940
Age 12
William Robert Ransom resided here in Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
2013
11 November 2013
Age 85
Death of William Robert Ransom in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
2013
2013
Age 85
Burial of William Robert Ransom in Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Jul 1928
    Event Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01031; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10-28
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340354
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Indiana, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1907-1944

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Martinsville, Morgan, Indiana; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 0019; FHL microfilm: 2340354

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01031; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10-28

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Silver Creek, Clark, Indiana; Roll: m-t0627-01031; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 10-28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 November 2013
    Event Place: Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 2013
    Event Place: Sellersburg, Clark County, Indiana, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
Find more search results for William Ransom

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE