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William Chester Ridge 1892–1955 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Sep 1892

Birth Location: Sumerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 13 Oct 1955

Death Location: Monroe, Indiana, United States

Father: Silas Ridge

Mother: Lucretia Vaught

Spouse(s): Lela Shields, Leona Stillions

Children(s): Ernest Ridge, Ray Ridge, Oneta Ridge, Harvey Ridge, Elmer Ridge

In 1892, William Chester Ridge entered the world in Sumerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States, born to Silas Greene Ridge And Lucretia May Lucy Vaught. In 1910, William Chester Ridge resided in Perry, Monroe, Indiana. In 1930, William Chester Ridge resided in Clear Creek, Monroe, Indiana. William Chester Ridge married Lela A Shields, Leona Stillions, and had children including Elmer Ridge, Ernest Lee Ridge, Harvey Ridge, Oneta Ridge, Ray R Ridge. William Chester Ridge passed away in 1955 in Monroe, Indiana, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1892, William Chester Ridge entered the world in Sumerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States, born to Silas Greene Ridge And Lucretia May Lucy Vaught.
  • In 1910, William Chester Ridge resided in Perry, Monroe, Indiana.
  • In 1930, William Chester Ridge resided in Clear Creek, Monroe, Indiana.
  • William Chester Ridge married Lela A Shields, Leona Stillions, and had children including Elmer Ridge, Ernest Lee Ridge, Harvey Ridge, Oneta Ridge, Ray R Ridge.
  • William Chester Ridge passed away in 1955 in Monroe, Indiana, United States.

Immediate Family

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William Ridge's Ancestors

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William Ridge
1892–1955
Birth Place: Sumerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Silas Greene Ridge
1866–1947
Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Lucretia (May Lucy) Vaught
1878–1941
Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
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Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ridge's Descendants

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William (Chester) Ridge (18 Sep 1892–13 Oct 1955) m. Lela (A) Shields (8 Feb 1893–7 Feb 1918) m. Leona Stillions (Feb. 4,1905–Jan.23,1991)
  1. 1. Ernest (Lee) Ridge 1920–1999 m. Vivian (Estilene) Allen 1924–1986
  2. 2. Ray (R) Ridge 1926–
  3. 3. Oneta Ridge 1912–
  4. 4. Harvey Ridge 1914–
  5. 5. Elmer Ridge 1916–

William Ridge's Timeline

6 Records

1892
18 Sep 1892
Birth of William Chester Ridge in Sumerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
Sumerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
1910
1910
Age 18
William Chester Ridge resided here in Perry, Monroe, Indiana
Perry, Monroe, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 38
William Chester Ridge resided here in Clear Creek, Monroe, Indiana
Clear Creek, Monroe, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 43
William Chester Ridge resided here in Perry, Monroe, Indiana
Perry, Monroe, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 48
William Chester Ridge resided here in Perry, Monroe, Indiana, United States
Perry, Monroe, Indiana, United States
1955
13 Oct 1955
Age 63
Death of William Chester Ridge in Monroe, Indiana, United States
Monroe, Indiana, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Sep 1892
    Event Place: Sumerset, Pulaski, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: T627_1079; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 53-26
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clear Creek, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: 618; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 979.0; FHL microfilm: 2340353
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: T624_371; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1374384

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: T624_371; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0138; FHL microfilm: 1374384

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Clear Creek, Monroe, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Clear Creek, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: 618; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 15; Image: 979.0; FHL microfilm: 2340353

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: T627_1079; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 53-26

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Perry, Monroe, Indiana; Roll: T627_1079; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 53-26

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1955
    Event Place: Monroe, Indiana, United States

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