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William Albion Ridgway 1896–1938 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 19 Aug 1896

Birth Location: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA

Death Date: 28 Nov 1938

Death Location: Waterford Rural Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA

Father: Albion Ridgeway

Mother: Christine Ridgeway

Spouse(s): Myrtle Salisbury

Children(s): Willard Ridgeway

In 1896, William Albion Ridgway entered the world in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA, born to Albion Arthur Ridgeway And Christine T Ridgeway. In 1900, William Albion Ridgway resided in Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA. In 1905, William Albion Ridgway resided in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA. William Albion Ridgway married Myrtle Salisbury, and had children including Lois A Ridgeway, Willard L Ridgeway. William Albion Ridgway passed away in 1938 in Waterford Rural Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, William Albion Ridgway entered the world in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA, born to Albion Arthur Ridgeway And Christine T Ridgeway.
  • In 1900, William Albion Ridgway resided in Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA.
  • In 1905, William Albion Ridgway resided in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA.
  • William Albion Ridgway married Myrtle Salisbury, and had children including Lois A Ridgeway, Willard L Ridgeway.
  • William Albion Ridgway passed away in 1938 in Waterford Rural Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Albion Ridgeway
1873–1919
Birth Location: Columbia County, New York, USA
AR
Christine Ridgeway
1875–1963
Birth Location: New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
CR

Spouses(s)

Myrtle Salisbury
1900–
Birth Location: New York, USA
MS

Children(s)

Willard Ridgeway
1921–
Birth Location: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
WR

William Ridgway's Ancestors

Self
William Ridgway
1896–1938
Birth Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Parents
Albion Arthur Ridgeway
1873–1919
Columbia County, New York, USA
Christine (T) Ridgeway
1875–1963
New Brunswick, Middlesex, New Jersey, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Ridgeway
1855–1916
Ashton Under Lyne, Lancashire, England
Emma (O) Hall
1850–1905
Massachusetts, USA
Ludlow Fleming
1841–1907
New York, USA
Christine ((Christian)) Meyers
1845–
New Jersey, USA
Great-Grandparents
Samuel Ridgeway
1817–1867
Helen Bamber
1821–
William Hall
1822–1899
Hannah Mears
1821–1894
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Ridgway
1776–
Alice Ogden
1776–
Thomas Hall
1781–1866

William Ridgway's Descendants

1.
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William (Albion) Ridgway (19 Aug 1896–28 Nov 1938) m. Myrtle Salisbury (abt 1900–)
  1. 1. Willard (L.) Ridgeway 1921–

William Ridgway's Timeline

11 Records

1896
19 Aug 1896
Birth of William Albion Ridgway in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1900
1900
Age 4
William Albion Ridgway resided here in Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
1905
1 Jun 1905
Age 9
William Albion Ridgway resided here in Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
William Albion Ridgway resided here in 524 Eighth Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
524 Eighth Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1915
1 Jun 1915
Age 19
William Albion Ridgway resided here in 82 King Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
82 King Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1918
5 Jun 1918
Age 22
William Albion Ridgway resided here in 2 Sausse Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
2 Sausse Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
William Albion Ridgway resided here in 36 124th Street, Lansingburgh, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
36 124th Street, Lansingburgh, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1925
1 Jun 1925
Age 29
William Albion Ridgway resided here in 462 Fifth Avenue, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
462 Fifth Avenue, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1926
1926
Age 30
William Albion Ridgway resided here in 462 Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
462 Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
William Albion Ridgway resided here in 2511 Sixth Avenue, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
2511 Sixth Avenue, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
1938
28 Nov 1938
Age 42
Death of William Albion Ridgway in 151 Congress Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
151 Congress Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 19 Aug 1896
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 02; County: Rensselaer; Page: 20
    [2] New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 16; County: Rensselaer; Page: 15
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troy Ward 17, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1258; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 611
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 1638; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0089; Image: 976.0; FHL microfilm: 2341372
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Rensselaer; Roll: 1819113; Draft Board: 2
    [6] New York, State Census, 1905
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Troy Ward 13, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T624_1071; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375084
    [8] New York State, Birth Index, New York State Department of Health; Albany, NY, USA; New York State Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1905
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] New York, State Census, 1905
    [2] 1905 New York State Census, index and images, FamilySearch ( : accessed 15 Mar 2014), Rensselaer > Troy > Ward 16, E.D. 04 > image 17 of 17.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: 524 Eighth Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Troy Ward 13, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T624_1071; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 0070; FHL microfilm: 1375084

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1915
    Event Place: 82 King Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, 1915, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1915; Election District: 03; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 02; County: Rensselaer; Page: 20

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 5 Jun 1918
    Event Place: 2 Sausse Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: New York; Registration County: Rensselaer; Roll: 1819113; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: 36 124th Street, Lansingburgh, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Troy Ward 17, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: T625_1258; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 95; Image: 611

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1925
    Event Place: 462 Fifth Avenue, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: New York, State Census, New York State Archives; Albany, New York; State Population Census Schedules, 1925; Election District: 02; Assembly District: 01; City: Troy Ward 16; County: Rensselaer; Page: 15

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1926
    Event Place: 462 Fifth Avenue, Lansingburgh, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: 2511 Sixth Avenue, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York; Roll: 1638; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 0089; Image: 976.0; FHL microfilm: 2341372

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1951
    Event Place: Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Times Record - 28 Nov 1951, In Memory: William L. Ridgeway 28 Nov 1951

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1938
    Event Place: 151 Congress Street, Troy, Rensselaer, New York, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [2] New York, Death Index, 1880-1956, New York Department of Health; Albany, NY; NY State Death Index
    [3] Times Record, Troy, New York (online archive), Withold Verdict In Death Of Man Found By Mother [William L Ridgeway]; Published Tuesday, November 29, 1938

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Waterford Rural Cemetery, Waterford, Saratoga, New York, USA
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