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William James Ridge 1887–1951 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 Jun 1887

Birth Location: Texas

Death Date: 11 Jan 1951

Death Location: Rusk, Texas

Father: Mary Ware

Mother: William Ridge

Spouse(s): Lucy Ridge

Children(s): Virginia Ridge, John Ridge, Powell Ridge

The story of William James Ridge began in 1887 in Texas. In 1920, William James Ridge resided in Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas. In 1930, William James Ridge resided in Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas. William James Ridge married Lucy Maggie Spears Ridge, and had children including John Augusta Ridge, Powell V Ridge, Virginia Jewel Ridge. William James Ridge passed away in 1951 in Rusk, Texas.

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Biography

  • The story of William James Ridge began in 1887 in Texas.
  • In 1920, William James Ridge resided in Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas.
  • In 1930, William James Ridge resided in Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas.
  • William James Ridge married Lucy Maggie Spears Ridge, and had children including John Augusta Ridge, Powell V Ridge, Virginia Jewel Ridge.
  • William James Ridge passed away in 1951 in Rusk, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ridge's Ancestors

Self
William Ridge
1887–1951
Birth Place: Texas
Parents
Mary R Ware
1864–1944
Texas
William (T) Ridge
1857–1903
Kansas, USA
Grandparents
William (Johnson) Ridge
1824–1860
Kentucky, USA
Elvina ("Vina" R) Tarpley
1818–1870
Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ridge's Descendants

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William (James) Ridge (29 Jun 1887–11 Jan 1951) m. Lucy (Maggie Spears) Ridge (3 March 1888–24 Oct 1937)
  1. 1. Virginia (Jewel) Ridge 1913–2000 m. Gude Cantrell 1908–1990
    1. 1. Charles Cantrell 1933–2013 m. Martha (Joann) Cantrell 1934–2010
    2. 2. Ben Cantrell 1942–2015
  2. 2. John (Augusta) Ridge 1911–1971
  3. 3. Powell (V) Ridge 1913–

William Ridge's Timeline

6 Records

1887
29 Jun 1887
Birth of William James Ridge in Texas
Texas
1920
1920
Age 33
William James Ridge resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas
Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas
1930
1930
Age 43
William James Ridge resided here in Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas
Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas
1930
1930
Age 43
William James Ridge resided here in Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, USA
Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 53
William James Ridge resided here in Navarro, Texas, United States
Navarro, Texas, United States
1951
11 Jan 1951
Age 64
Death of William James Ridge in Rusk, Texas
Rusk, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 Jun 1887
    Event Place: Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Navarro, Texas; Roll: T627_4113; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 175-26.
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas; Roll: T625_1805; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19; Image: .
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas; Roll: 2380; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 592.0.
    [4] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Freestone County, Texas; Roll: 1953363; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Freestone, Texas; Roll: T625_1805; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas; Roll: 2380; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 592.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 6, Navarro, Texas; Roll: 2380; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 41; Image: 592.0.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Navarro, Texas, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Navarro, Texas; Roll: T627_4113; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 175-26.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Freestone, Texas
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Freestone County, Texas; Roll: 1953363; Draft Board: 0.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Jan 1951
    Event Place: Rusk, Texas
    Record Source: Texas Death Index

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