Samuel Free

M, b. circa 1860
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSamuel Free married Emma Ridgway, daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Birthcirca 1860Samuel Free was born circa 1860.

Margaret Ridgway

F, b. circa 1864
Father*Jonathan M. Ridgway b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 Jan 1879
Mother*Margaret Hammer b. 5 May 1820, d. 30 Oct 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1864Margaret Ridgway was born circa 1864 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaMargaret Ridgway was listed in Jonathan M. Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to Samuel Ridgway.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 255.

Senia Ridgway

F, b. circa 1867
Father*Jonathan M. Ridgway b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 Jan 1879
Mother*Margaret Hammer b. 5 May 1820, d. 30 Oct 1908
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1867Senia Ridgway was born circa 1867 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaSenia Ridgway was listed in Jonathan M. Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to Samuel Ridgway.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 255.

David Ridgway

M, b. 1796, d. 22 March 1863
Father*Samuel Ridgway b. 20 Oct 1757, d. 12 Aug 1834
Mother*Catherine Atwood b. 23 Oct 1762
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1796David Ridgway was born in 1796 at North Carolina.
He was the son of Samuel Ridgway and Catherine Atwood.
Marriagecirca 1814David Ridgway married Elizabeth Miller circa 1814.
Death22 March 1863David Ridgway died on 22 March 1863.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaDavid Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa, living next door to son, John Ridgway.1

Children of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 29.

Elizabeth Miller

F, b. 21 February 1791, d. 21 March 1859
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1814As of circa 1814,her married name was Ridgway.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth21 February 1791Elizabeth Miller was born on 21 February 1791 at Virginia.
Marriagecirca 1814She married David Ridgway, son of Samuel Ridgway and Catherine Atwood, circa 1814.
Death21 March 1859Elizabeth Miller died on 21 March 1859 at age 68.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaElizabeth Miller was listed in David Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa; living next door to son, John Ridgway.1

Children of Elizabeth Miller and David Ridgway

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 29.

David Ridgway

M, b. 1820
Father*David Ridgway b. 1796, d. 22 Mar 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 21 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1859
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageDavid Ridgway married Joanna (?)
Birth1820David Ridgway was born in 1820 at Ohio.
He was the son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaDavid Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa.1

Child of David Ridgway and Joanna (?)

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 32.

Joanna (?)

F, b. circa 1830
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ridgway.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageJoanna (?) married David Ridgway, son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Birthcirca 1830Joanna (?) was born circa 1830 at Ohio.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaJoanna (?) was listed in David Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa.1

Child of Joanna (?) and David Ridgway

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 32.

Peter Ridgway

M, b. 1825
Father*David Ridgway b. 1796, d. 22 Mar 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 21 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1859
Life EventDateDescription
MarriagePeter Ridgway married Louisa Hamlin.
Birth1825Peter Ridgway was born in 1825 at Ohio.
He was the son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Census DateLocationDescription
after 16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaPeter Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 45.

Louisa Hamlin

F, b. circa 1832
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ridgway.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLouisa Hamlin married Peter Ridgway, son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Birthcirca 1832Louisa Hamlin was born circa 1832 at Indiana.
Census DateLocationDescription
after 16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaLouisa Hamlin was listed in Peter Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 45.

Rachel Ridgway

F, b. circa 1828
Father*David Ridgway b. 1796, d. 22 Mar 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 21 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1859
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 January 1854As of 5 January 1854,her married name was Thompson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1828Rachel Ridgway was born circa 1828 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Marriage5 January 1854Rachel Ridgway married Henry Thompson on 5 January 1854.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaRachel Ridgway was listed in David Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa; living next door to son, John Ridgway.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 29.

Henry Thompson

M, b. circa 1825
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1825Henry Thompson was born circa 1825.
Marriage5 January 1854He married Rachel Ridgway, daughter of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller, on 5 January 1854.

Samuel Ridgway

M, b. 24 August 1830, d. 18 September 1871
Father*David Ridgway b. 1796, d. 22 Mar 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 21 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1859
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 August 1830Samuel Ridgway was born on 24 August 1830 at Illinois.
He was the son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Marriage24 August 1854Samuel Ridgway married Minerva Benjamin on 24 August 1854.
Death18 September 1871Samuel Ridgway died on 18 September 1871 at age of 41 at age 41.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaSamuel Ridgway was listed in David Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa; living next door to son, John Ridgway.1
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaSamuel Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa, living next door to William Ridgway.2
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa, living next door to William Ridgway.3

Children of Samuel Ridgway and Minerva Benjamin

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 29.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 652.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.

Minerva Benjamin

F, b. circa 1837
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name24 August 1854As of 24 August 1854,her married name was Ridgway.
Married Nameafter 1871As of after 1871,her married name was Anderson.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1837Minerva Benjamin was born circa 1837 at Ohio.
Marriage24 August 1854She married Samuel Ridgway, son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller, on 24 August 1854.
Marriageafter 1871Minerva Benjamin married Joseph Anderson after 1871.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaMinerva Benjamin was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.1
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaMinerva Benjamin was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.2
1880Camp, Polk, IowaMinerva Benjamin was listed as wife in Joseph Anderson's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.3

Children of Minerva Benjamin and Samuel Ridgway

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 652.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 639C.

William Phillip Ridgway

M, b. 26 August 1832, d. 3 July 1927
Father*David Ridgway b. 1796, d. 22 Mar 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 21 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1859
Life EventDateDescription
Birth26 August 1832William Phillip Ridgway was born on 26 August 1832 at Illinois.
He was the son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Marriagecirca 1853William Phillip Ridgway married Margaret E. (?) circa 1853.
Death3 July 1927William Phillip Ridgway died on 3 July 1927 at age 94.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaWilliam Phillip Ridgway was listed in David Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa; living next door to son, John Ridgway.1
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaWilliam Phillip Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa, living next door to S. Ridgway.2
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa, living next door to S. Ridgway.3
1880Camp, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.4
18 June 1900Camp, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa, living next door to John Ridgway.5
1910Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, Iowa.6

Children of William Phillip Ridgway and Margaret E. (?)

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 29.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 653.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 35. Dwelling 253.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 651C.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 230.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED65. Dwelling 129.

Margaret E. (?)

F, b. April 1837
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Namecirca 1853As of circa 1853,her married name was Ridgway.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthApril 1837Margaret E. (?) was born in April 1837 at Ohio.
Marriagecirca 1853She married William Phillip Ridgway, son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller, circa 1853.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaMargaret E. (?) was listed in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to S. Ridgway.1
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaMargaret E. (?) was listed in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to S. Ridgway.2
1880Camp, Polk, IowaMargaret E. (?) was listed as wife in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.3
18 June 1900Camp, Polk, IowaMargaret E. (?) was listed as wife in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to John Ridgway.4
1910Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, IowaMargaret E. (?) was listed as wife in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1910 Census at Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, Iowa.5
DateLocationDescription
1900Margaret E. (?) had 11 with 6 living in 1900 children.

Children of Margaret E. (?) and William Phillip Ridgway

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 653.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 35. Dwelling 253.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 651C.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 230.
  5. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED65. Dwelling 129.

Rama I. Ridgway

F, b. circa 1837
Father*David Ridgway b. 1796, d. 22 Mar 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 21 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1859
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name17 November 1853As of 17 November 1853,her married name was Blee.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1837Rama I. Ridgway was born circa 1837 at Illinois.
She was the daughter of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Marriage17 November 1853Rama I. Ridgway married Francis Blee on 17 November 1853.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaRama I. Ridgway was listed in David Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa; living next door to son, John Ridgway.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 29.

Francis Blee

M, b. circa 1835
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1835Francis Blee was born circa 1835.
Marriage17 November 1853He married Rama I. Ridgway, daughter of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller, on 17 November 1853.

Merle Ridgway

M, b. 1903, d. 1961
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1903Merle Ridgway was born in 1903 at Iowa.
He was the son of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Death1961Merle Ridgway died in 1961.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaMerle Ridgway was listed as a son in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97. Dwelling 65.

Ernest Ridgway

M, b. 24 September 1905, d. June 1983
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUErnest Ridgway obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth24 September 1905Ernest Ridgway was born on 24 September 1905 at Iowa.
He was the son of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
DeathJune 1983Ernest Ridgway died in June 1983 at age 77.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaErnest Ridgway was listed as a son in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97. Dwelling 65.

Daniel W. Ridgway

M, b. 1908, d. 1969
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1908Daniel W. Ridgway was born in 1908 at Iowa.
He was the son of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Death1969Daniel W. Ridgway died in 1969.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaDaniel W. Ridgway was listed as a son in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaDaniel W. Ridgway was listed as a son in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97. Dwelling 65.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-1. Dwelling 188.

Berchel Ridgway

M, b. 1910, d. 1912
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1910Berchel Ridgway was born in 1910.
He was the son of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Death1912Berchel Ridgway died in 1912.

Vesta F. Ridgway

F, b. 1913
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1913Vesta F. Ridgway was born in 1913 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaVesta F. Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaVesta F. Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97. Dwelling 65.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-1. Dwelling 188.

Olive P. Ridgway

F, b. 1915
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1915Olive P. Ridgway was born in 1915 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaOlive P. Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaOlive P. Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97. Dwelling 65.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-1. Dwelling 188.

John Newton Ridgway

M, b. 19 July 1918, d. February 1980
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUJohn Newton Ridgway obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Ottumwa, Wapello, Iowa.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 July 1918John Newton Ridgway was born on 19 July 1918 at Iowa.
He was the son of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
DeathFebruary 1980John Newton Ridgway died in February 1980 at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaJohn Newton Ridgway was listed as a son in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaJohn Newton Ridgway was listed as a son in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED97. Dwelling 65.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-1. Dwelling 188.

Grace LaVon Ridgway

F, b. 29 December 1920, d. 13 June 2002
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name10 October 1940As of 10 October 1940,her married name was Miller.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth29 December 1920Grace LaVon Ridgway was born on 29 December 1920 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Marriage10 October 1940Grace LaVon Ridgway married William Versal Miller on 10 October 1940.
Death13 June 2002Grace LaVon Ridgway died on 13 June 2002 at age 81.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaGrace LaVon Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1

Child of Grace LaVon Ridgway and William Versal Miller

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-1. Dwelling 188.

Carl E. Ridgway

M, b. 19 October 1923, d. 29 April 2003
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
TypeDateDescription
SOCIALSECUCarl E. Ridgway obtained US Social Security Card at Iowa; last residence Waterville, Le Sueur, Minnesota.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 October 1923Carl E. Ridgway was born on 19 October 1923 at Iowa.
He was the son of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Death29 April 2003Carl E. Ridgway died on 29 April 2003 at age 79.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaCarl E. Ridgway was listed as a son in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-1. Dwelling 188.

Bille Ridgway

F, b. 25 August 1926, d. 10 July 2013
Father*Delbert Ernest Ridgway b. c 1885
Mother*Elizabeth Hazelett b. c 1885
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name1944As of 1944,her married name was Smith.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1926Bille Ridgway was born on 25 August 1926 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett.
Marriage1944Bille Ridgway married Charles William Smith in 1944.
Death10 July 2013Bille Ridgway died on 10 July 2013 at Iowa at age 86.
Census DateLocationDescription
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaBille Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED68-1. Dwelling 188.

William Versal Miller

M, b. 19 April 1921, d. 26 October 1996
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationWilliam Versal Miller was also known as Versal.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth19 April 1921William Versal Miller was born on 19 April 1921 at Iowa.
Marriage10 October 1940He married Grace LaVon Ridgway, daughter of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett, on 10 October 1940.
Death26 October 1996William Versal Miller died on 26 October 1996 at Iowa at age 75.

Child of William Versal Miller and Grace LaVon Ridgway

LaDonna Miller

F, b. 11 February 1943, d. 9 May 2018
Father*William Versal Miller b. 19 Apr 1921, d. 26 Oct 1996
Mother*Grace LaVon Ridgway b. 29 Dec 1920, d. 13 Jun 2002
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Ware.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLaDonna Miller married George Edmund Ware.
Birth11 February 1943LaDonna Miller was born on 11 February 1943 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Versal Miller and Grace LaVon Ridgway.
Death9 May 2018LaDonna Miller died on 9 May 2018 at Iowa at age 75.

George Edmund Ware

M, b. 8 March 1941, d. 16 June 2020
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageGeorge Edmund Ware married LaDonna Miller, daughter of William Versal Miller and Grace LaVon Ridgway.
Birth8 March 1941George Edmund Ware was born on 8 March 1941 at Iowa.
Death16 June 2020He died on 16 June 2020 at Iowa at age 79.

Elizabeth Ridgway

F, b. circa 1849
Father*David Ridgway b. 1820
Mother*Joanna (?) b. c 1830
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1849Elizabeth Ridgway was born circa 1849 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of David Ridgway and Joanna (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaElizabeth Ridgway was listed in David Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 32.

Catherine S. Ridgway

F, b. circa 1855
Father*William Phillip Ridgway b. 26 Aug 1832, d. 3 Jul 1927
Mother*Margaret E. (?) b. Apr 1837
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1855Catherine S. Ridgway was born circa 1855 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Phillip Ridgway and Margaret E. (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaCatherine S. Ridgway was listed in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to S. Ridgway.1
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaCatherine S. Ridgway was listed in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to S. Ridgway.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 653.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 35. Dwelling 253.

W. R. Ridgway

M, b. circa March 1860
Father*William Phillip Ridgway b. 26 Aug 1832, d. 3 Jul 1927
Mother*Margaret E. (?) b. Apr 1837
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca March 1860W. R. Ridgway was born circa March 1860 at Iowa.
He was the son of William Phillip Ridgway and Margaret E. (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaW. R. Ridgway was listed in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to S. Ridgway.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 653.

Francis Ridgway

F, b. circa 1865
Father*William Phillip Ridgway b. 26 Aug 1832, d. 3 Jul 1927
Mother*Margaret E. (?) b. Apr 1837
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1865Francis Ridgway was born circa 1865 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Phillip Ridgway and Margaret E. (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaFrancis Ridgway was listed in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to S. Ridgway.1
1880Camp, Polk, IowaFrancis Ridgway was listed as a daughter in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 35. Dwelling 253.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 651C.

Almeda Ridgway

F, b. circa 1868
Father*William Phillip Ridgway b. 26 Aug 1832, d. 3 Jul 1927
Mother*Margaret E. (?) b. Apr 1837
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name11 March 1888As of 11 March 1888,her married name was McDaniel.1
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1868Almeda Ridgway was born circa 1868 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Phillip Ridgway and Margaret E. (?)
Marriage11 March 1888Almeda Ridgway married Thomas W. McDaniel on 11 March 1888 at Polk, Iowa.1
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaAlmeda Ridgway was listed in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to S. Ridgway.2
1880Camp, Polk, IowaAlmeda Ridgway was listed as a daughter in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S235] Iowa Marriages 1851-1900 Marriages, by Iowa.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 35. Dwelling 253.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 651C.

Jonathan W. Ridgway

M, b. 13 August 1855, d. 10 October 1931
Father*Samuel Ridgway b. 24 Aug 1830, d. 18 Sep 1871
Mother*Minerva Benjamin b. c 1837
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJonathan W. Ridgway was also known as J. W.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth13 August 1855Jonathan W. Ridgway was born on 13 August 1855 at Polk, Iowa.
He was the son of Samuel Ridgway and Minerva Benjamin.
Death10 October 1931Jonathan W. Ridgway died on 10 October 1931 at age 76.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaJonathan W. Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.1
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaJonathan W. Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 652.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.

George Washington Ridgway

M, b. February 1856, d. 19 February 1912
Father*Samuel Ridgway b. 24 Aug 1830, d. 18 Sep 1871
Mother*Minerva Benjamin b. c 1837
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1856George Washington Ridgway was born in February 1856 at Polk, Iowa.
He was the son of Samuel Ridgway and Minerva Benjamin.
Death19 February 1912George Washington Ridgway died on 19 February 1912.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaGeorge Washington Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.1
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaGeorge Washington Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.2
1880Camp, Polk, IowaGeorge Washington Ridgway was listed as a brother-in-law in David Dickey's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 652.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 639C.

Sarah Jane Ridgway

F, b. circa 1859
Father*Samuel Ridgway b. 24 Aug 1830, d. 18 Sep 1871
Mother*Minerva Benjamin b. c 1837
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Dickey.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageSarah Jane Ridgway married David Dickey.
Birthcirca 1859Sarah Jane Ridgway was born circa 1859 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Samuel Ridgway and Minerva Benjamin.
Census DateLocationDescription
25 June 1860Camp, Polk, IowaSarah Jane Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1860 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.1
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaSarah Jane Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.2
1880Camp, Polk, IowaSarah Jane Ridgway was listed as wife in David Dickey's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.3

Child of Sarah Jane Ridgway and David Dickey

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 90. Dwelling 652.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 639C.

May Ridgway

F, b. circa 1861
Father*Samuel Ridgway b. 24 Aug 1830, d. 18 Sep 1871
Mother*Minerva Benjamin b. c 1837
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1861May Ridgway was born circa 1861 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Samuel Ridgway and Minerva Benjamin.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaMay Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.

Albert O. Ridgway

M, b. 1864, d. 7 August 1887
Father*Samuel Ridgway b. 24 Aug 1830, d. 18 Sep 1871
Mother*Minerva Benjamin b. c 1837
Life EventDateDescription
Birth1864Albert O. Ridgway was born in 1864 at Polk, Iowa.
He was the son of Samuel Ridgway and Minerva Benjamin.
Death7 August 1887Albert O. Ridgway died on 7 August 1887.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaAlbert O. Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.1
1880Camp, Polk, IowaAlbert O. Ridgway was listed as a step-son in Joseph Anderson's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 639C.

Pelina Ridgway

F, b. circa 1869
Father*Samuel Ridgway b. 24 Aug 1830, d. 18 Sep 1871
Mother*Minerva Benjamin b. c 1837
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationPelina Ridgway was also known as Petena.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1869Pelina Ridgway was born circa 1869 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Samuel Ridgway and Minerva Benjamin.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaPelina Ridgway was listed in Samuel Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to William Ridgway.1

Citations

  1. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 254.

Walter Ridgway

M, b. January 1887
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1887Walter Ridgway was born in January 1887 at Iowa.
He was the son of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Camp, Polk, IowaWalter Ridgway was listed as a son in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 235.

Orville Bert Ridgway

M, b. August 1893
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationOrville Bert Ridgway was also known as Bert O.
Life EventDateDescription
BirthAugust 1893Orville Bert Ridgway was born in August 1893 at Iowa.
He was the son of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Census DateLocationDescription
1900Camp, Polk, IowaOrville Bert Ridgway was listed as a son in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1
19 April 1910Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, IowaOrville Bert Ridgway was listed as a son in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1910 Census at Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, Iowa.2
4 January 1920Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, IowaOrville Bert Ridgway was listed as a son in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, Iowa.3

Citations

  1. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 235.
  2. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED65. Dwelling 83.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED69. Dwelling 41.

Alvira Ridgway

F, b. January 1874
Father*William Phillip Ridgway b. 26 Aug 1832, d. 3 Jul 1927
Mother*Margaret E. (?) b. Apr 1837
Life EventDateDescription
BirthJanuary 1874Alvira Ridgway was born in January 1874 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of William Phillip Ridgway and Margaret E. (?)
Census DateLocationDescription
1880Camp, Polk, IowaAlvira Ridgway was listed as a daughter in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1
18 June 1900Camp, Polk, IowaAlvira Ridgway was listed as a daughter in William Phillip Ridgway's household on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to John Ridgway.2

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 651C.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 230.

John A. Ridgway

M, b. February 1868
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
BirthFebruary 1868John A. Ridgway was born in February 1868 at Iowa.
He was the son of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Marriage27 December 1888John A. Ridgway married Clara Belle Winfrey on 27 December 1888 at Polk, Iowa.1
Census DateLocationDescription
15 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaJohn A. Ridgway was listed in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.2
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaJohn A. Ridgway was listed as a son in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.3
18 June 1900Camp, Polk, IowaJohn A. Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa, living next door to William P. Ridgway.4
1910Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, Iowa.5
7 January 1920Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, Iowa.6

Children of John A. Ridgway and Clara Belle Winfrey

Citations

  1. [S235] Iowa Marriages 1851-1900 Marriages, by Iowa.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 14. Dwelling 94.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.
  4. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 229.
  5. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED65. Dwelling 127.
  6. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED69. Dwelling 104.

Adeline Ridgway

F, b. circa 1871
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1871Adeline Ridgway was born circa 1871 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaAdeline Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.

Charles Ridgway

M, b. circa 1873
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1873Charles Ridgway was born circa 1873 at Iowa.
He was the son of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaCharles Ridgway was listed as a son in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.

Thomas A. Ridgway

M, b. September 1875
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
BirthSeptember 1875Thomas A. Ridgway was born in September 1875 at Iowa.
He was the son of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Marriagecirca 1896Thomas A. Ridgway married Lillie (?) circa 1896.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaThomas A. Ridgway was listed as a son in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1
1900Camp, Polk, IowaThomas A. Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.2
9 January 1920Des Moines, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, living at 2748 East Logan Avenue.3

Children of Thomas A. Ridgway and Lillie (?)

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.
  2. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 297.
  3. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED167. Dwelling 257.

Lettie Ridgway

F, b. circa 1878
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1878Lettie Ridgway was born circa 1878 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaLettie Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.

Nettie Ridgway

F, b. circa January 1880
Father*Joseph Oliver Ridgway b. 17 Nov 1847, d. 9 Jul 1933
Mother*Matilda Calaway b. 25 Aug 1850, d. 11 Mar 1923
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca January 1880Nettie Ridgway was born circa January 1880 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway.
Census DateLocationDescription
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaNettie Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.