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William Howard Ridenour 1913 – 1963 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 21 January 1913

Birth Location: Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Death Date: 10 July 1963

Death Location: Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Father: Everett Ridenour

Mother: Martha Craig

Spouse(s): Pearl Galentine

Children(s): William Ridenour, Gerald Ridenour

In 1913, William Howard Ridenour entered the world in Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Everett Walter Ridenour and Martha "Mattie" May Craig. In 1920, William Howard Ridenour resided in Leechburg, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA. In 1935, William Howard Ridenour established residence. William Howard Ridenour married Pearl Emma Galentine, and had children including William Arthur Ridenour, Gerald Francis Ridenour. William Howard Ridenour passed away in 1963 in Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1913, William Howard Ridenour entered the world in Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America, born to Everett Walter Ridenour and Martha "Mattie" May Craig.
  • In 1920, William Howard Ridenour resided in Leechburg, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA.
  • In 1935, William Howard Ridenour established residence.
  • William Howard Ridenour married Pearl Emma Galentine, and had children including William Arthur Ridenour, Gerald Francis Ridenour.
  • William Howard Ridenour passed away in 1963 in Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ridenour's Ancestors

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William Ridenour
1913 – 1963
Birth Place: Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Parents
Everett Walter Ridenour
1888 – 1939
Apollo, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Martha ("Mattie" May) Craig
1889 – 1933
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania
Grandparents
William (P.) Ridenour
1856 – 1936
Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, USA
Alice Wiester
1860 – 1890
Westmoreland, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Peter Weister
1815 –
Mary Walter
1824 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Isaac Walter
1794 – 1851
Sarah Hunnell
1794 – 1865

William Ridenour's Descendants

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William (Howard) Ridenour (21 January 1913 – 10 July 1963) m. Pearl (Emma) Galentine (22 Feb 1917 – 24 Jun 1995)
  1. 1. William (Arthur) Ridenour (13 Jun 1934 – 15 Jun 1993) m. Sandy Kapcas
  2. 2. Gerald (Francis) Ridenour (19 Oct 1939 – 16 Mar 2021) m. Norma (Jean) Ravenscroft (28 Jul 1943 – Aft. 2003)
    1. 1. Traci Ridenour
    2. 2. Gerald Ridenour m. Annette Smith

William Ridenour's Timeline

7 Records

1913
21 January 1913
Birth of William Howard Ridenour in Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 7
William Howard Ridenour resided here in Leechburg, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
Leechburg, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA
1935
1935
Age 22
William Howard Ridenour resided here
None
1940
1940
Age 27
William Howard Ridenour resided here in Blair Township, Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
Blair Township, Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
1943
1943
Age 30
William Howard Ridenour resided here in Smokeless, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
Smokeless, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
1958
1958
Age 45
William Howard Ridenour resided here in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
1963
10 July 1963
Age 50
Death of William Howard Ridenour in Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 21 January 1913
    Event Place: Leechburg, Armstrong County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2087
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03440; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7-79
    [3] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 074401-077250
    [4] Pennsylvania, U.S., Birth Certificates, 1906-1915, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Pennsylvania (State). Birth Certificates, 1906-1913; Box Number: 525; Certificate Number Range: 1-2850
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Pennsylvania, U.S., Prison, Reformatory, and Workhouse Records, 1829-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Register to Include All Prisoners Tried and Sentenced to Hard Labor Books; Series: 197m.16

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Leechburg, Armstrong, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03440; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7-79

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Blair Township, Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hollidaysburg, Blair, Pennsylvania; Roll: m-t0627-03440; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 7-79

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1943
    Event Place: Smokeless, Indiana, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Pennsylvania, 10/16/1940-03/31/1947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 2087
    [2] Pennsylvania, U.S., Newspapers.com™ Stories and Events Index, 1800's-current, The Pittsburgh Press; Publication Date: 31 Jan 1943; Publication Place: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1958
    Event Place: Johnstown, Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Arnold, Pennsylvania, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pennsylvania, USA
    Record Source: Pennsylvania, U.S., Prison, Reformatory, and Workhouse Records, 1829-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; Register to Include All Prisoners Tried and Sentenced to Hard Labor Books; Series: 197m.16

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 July 1963
    Event Place: Jeannette, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates, 1906-1971, Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission; Harrisburg, PA, USA; Pennsylvania (State). Death Certificates, 1906-1968; Certificate Number Range: 074401-077250
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Middle Taylor Township, Cambria County, Pennsylvania, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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