Delbert Ernest Ridgway

M, b. circa 1885
Father*Daniel Wesley Ridgway b. Sep 1849, d. 8 Apr 1938
Mother*Olive Philadelphia Brown b. 12 Jul 1850, d. 6 Apr 1886
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1885Delbert Ernest Ridgway was born circa 1885 at Iowa.
He was the son of Daniel Wesley Ridgway and Olive Philadelphia Brown.
Marriage19 June 1903Delbert Ernest Ridgway married Elizabeth Hazelett, daughter of Zenith Hazelett and Harriet Duffey, on 19 June 1903 at Monroe, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaDelbert Ernest Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.2

Children of Delbert Ernest Ridgway and Elizabeth Hazelett

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.

Elizabeth Hazelett

F, b. circa 1885
Father*Zenith Hazelett
Mother*Harriet Duffey
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationElizabeth Hazelett was also known as Hayzlett.
Name VariationElizabeth Hazelett was also known as Artie E.
Name VariationElizabeth Hazelett was also known as Ida Elizabeth.
Married Name19 June 1903As of 19 June 1903,her married name was Ridgway.
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1885Elizabeth Hazelett was born circa 1885 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Zenith Hazelett and Harriet Duffey.
Marriage19 June 1903Elizabeth Hazelett married Delbert Ernest Ridgway, son of Daniel Wesley Ridgway and Olive Philadelphia Brown, on 19 June 1903 at Monroe, Iowa.
Census DateLocationDescription
2 February 1920Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaElizabeth Hazelett was listed as wife in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.1
19 April 1930Bluff Creek, Monroe, IowaElizabeth Hazelett was listed as wife in Delbert Ernest Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Bluff Creek, Monroe, Iowa.2

Children of Elizabeth Hazelett and Delbert Ernest Ridgway

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.

Lulu Y. Ridgway

F, b. circa 1895
Father*Daniel Wesley Ridgway b. Sep 1849, d. 8 Apr 1938
Mother*Celia Ash b. 1856, d. 1947
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1895Lulu Y. Ridgway was born circa 1895 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Daniel Wesley Ridgway and Celia Ash.
Census DateLocationDescription
6 January 1920Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, IowaLulu Y. Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Daniel Wesley Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, Iowa.1
23 April 1930Runnells, Camp Township, Polk, IowaLulu Y. Ridgway was listed as a daughter in Daniel Wesley Ridgway's household on the 1930 Census at Runnells, Camp Township, Polk, Iowa.2

Citations

  1. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED69. Dwelling 84.
  2. [S250] U.S. Federal Census 1930 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED77-96. Dwelling 81.

Jonathan M. Ridgway

M, b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 January 1879
Father*David Ridgway b. 1796, d. 22 Mar 1863
Mother*Elizabeth Miller b. 21 Feb 1791, d. 21 Mar 1859
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJonathan M. Ridgway was also known as John.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1817Jonathan M. Ridgway was born on 5 May 1817 at Pike, Ohio.
He was the son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller.
Marriage5 September 1844Jonathan M. Ridgway married Margaret Hammer on 5 September 1844 at Polk, Iowa.
Death22 January 1879Jonathan M. Ridgway died on 22 January 1879 at Runnells, Polk, Iowa, at age 61.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaJonathan M. Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa, living next door to father David Ridgway.1
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 Samuel Ridgway.2

Children of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 30.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 255.

Margaret Hammer

F, b. 5 May 1820, d. 30 October 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name5 September 1844As of 5 September 1844,her married name was Ridgway.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth5 May 1820Margaret Hammer was born on 5 May 1820 at Illinois also reported as Ohio.
Marriage5 September 1844She married Jonathan M. Ridgway, son of David Ridgway and Elizabeth Miller, on 5 September 1844 at Polk, Iowa.
Death30 October 1908Margaret Hammer died on 30 October 1908 at age 88.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaMargaret Hammer was listed in Jonathan M. Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa; living next door to father David Ridgway.1
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaMargaret Hammer was listed in Jonathan M. Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to Samuel Ridgway.2

Children of Margaret Hammer and Jonathan M. Ridgway

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 30.
  2. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 255.

Joseph Oliver Ridgway

M, b. 17 November 1847, d. 9 July 1933
Father*Jonathan M. Ridgway b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 Jan 1879
Mother*Margaret Hammer b. 5 May 1820, d. 30 Oct 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Name VariationJoseph Oliver Ridgway was also known as J. O.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth17 November 1847Joseph Oliver Ridgway was born on 17 November 1847 at Illinois also reported as Iowa.
He was the son of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Marriage16 May 1867Joseph Oliver Ridgway married Matilda Calaway on 16 May 1867.
Death9 July 1933Joseph Oliver Ridgway died on 9 July 1933 at Illinois at age 85.
Census DateLocationDescription
16 August 1850District 17, Polk, IowaJoseph Oliver Ridgway was listed in Jonathan M. Ridgway's household on the 1850 Census at District 17, Polk, Iowa; living next door to father David Ridgway.1
15 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaJoseph Oliver Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.2
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaHe was listed in Jonathan M. Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to Samuel Ridgway.3
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaJoseph Oliver Ridgway was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.4
1900Camp, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.5
19 April 1910Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census at Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, Iowa.6
4 January 1920Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, IowaHe was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census at Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, Iowa.7

Children of Joseph Oliver Ridgway and Matilda Calaway

Citations

  1. [S249] U.S. Federal Census 1850 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Dwelling 30.
  2. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 14. Dwelling 94.
  3. [S248] U.S. Federal Census 1860 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 36. Dwelling 255.
  4. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.
  5. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 235.
  6. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED65. Dwelling 83.
  7. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED69. Dwelling 41.

Matilda Calaway

F, b. 25 August 1850, d. 11 March 1923
Name TypeDateDescription
Married Name16 May 1867As of 16 May 1867,her married name was Ridgway.
Life EventDateDescription
Birth25 August 1850Matilda Calaway was born on 25 August 1850 at Ohio.
Marriage16 May 1867She married Joseph Oliver Ridgway, son of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer, on 16 May 1867.
Death11 March 1923Matilda Calaway died on 11 March 1923 at age 72.
Census DateLocationDescription
15 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaMatilda Calaway was listed in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.1
circa June 1880Camp, Polk, IowaMatilda Calaway was listed as wife in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1880 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.2
1900Camp, Polk, IowaMatilda Calaway was listed as wife in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1900 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa.3
19 April 1910Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, IowaMatilda Calaway was listed as wife in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1910 Census at Camp, Runnells Town, Polk, Iowa.4
4 January 1920Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, IowaMatilda Calaway was listed as wife in Joseph Oliver Ridgway's household on the 1920 Census at Runnells Town, Camp Township, Polk, Iowa.5
  • Matilda Calaway had 12 with 8 living in 1900 children.
  • She had 12 with 7 living in 1910 children.

Children of Matilda Calaway and Joseph Oliver Ridgway

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 14. Dwelling 94.
  2. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 641D.
  3. [S245] U.S. Federal Census 1900 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED62. Dwelling 235.
  4. [S244] U.S. Federal Census 1910 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED65. Dwelling 83.
  5. [S243] U.S. Federal Census 1920 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, ED69. Dwelling 41.

Mary Ridgway

F, b. circa 1852
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 1852Mary Ridgway was born circa 1852 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaMary 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.

Angeline Ridgway

F, b. circa 1855
Father*Jonathan M. Ridgway b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 Jan 1879
Mother*Margaret Hammer b. 5 May 1820, d. 30 Oct 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Hackersmith.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageAngeline Ridgway married (?) Hackersmith.
Birthcirca 1855Angeline Ridgway was born circa 1855 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaAngeline 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.

(?) Hackersmith

M, b. circa 1855
Life EventDateDescription
Marriage(?) Hackersmith married Angeline Ridgway, daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Birthcirca 1855(?) Hackersmith was born circa 1855.

Lydia Ridgway

F, b. 20 July 1858
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
Birth20 July 1858Lydia Ridgway was born on 20 July 1858 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaLydia 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.

Lucinda Ridgway

F, b. circa 1861, d. 10 June 1912
Father*Jonathan M. Ridgway b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 Jan 1879
Mother*Margaret Hammer b. 5 May 1820, d. 30 Oct 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Jungblut.
Married Name10 September 1880As of 10 September 1880,her married name was Caldwell.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageLucinda Ridgway married Rudolph Jungblut, son of John Jungblut and Maria (?), at her second marriage.
Birthcirca 1861Lucinda Ridgway was born circa 1861 at Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Marriage10 September 1880Lucinda Ridgway married John Caldwell on 10 September 1880 at Polk, Iowa.1
Death10 June 1912Lucinda Ridgway died on 10 June 1912.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaLucinda Ridgway was listed in Jonathan M. Ridgway's household on the 1870 Census at Camp, Polk, Iowa; living next door to Samuel Ridgway.2
18806th Ward, Des Moines, Polk, IowaLucinda Ridgway was listed as a servant with the Porter Canoday family on the 1880 Census at 6th Ward, Des Moines, 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 36. Dwelling 255.
  3. [S246] U.S. Federal Census 1880 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, NA Film Number T9-0360 Page Number 408B.

John Caldwell

M, b. circa 1860
Life EventDateDescription
Birthcirca 1860John Caldwell was born circa 1860.
Marriage10 September 1880He married Lucinda Ridgway, daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer, on 10 September 1880 at Polk, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S235] Iowa Marriages 1851-1900 Marriages, by Iowa.

Rudolph Jungblut

M, b. circa 1861
Father*John Jungblut b. c 1817
Mother*Maria (?) b. c 1823
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageRudolph Jungblut married Lucinda Ridgway, daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer, at her second marriage.
Birthcirca 1861Rudolph Jungblut was born circa 1861 at Iowa.
He was the son of John Jungblut and Maria (?).
Census DateLocationDescription
11 July 1870Davenport Ward 2, Scott, IowaRudolph Jungblut was listed in John Jungblut's household on the 1870 Census at Davenport Ward 2, Scott, Iowa.1

Citations

  1. [S247] U.S. Federal Census 1870 U.S. Federal Census, by Ancestry.com, Page 27. Stamp 211. Dwelling 182.

Emma Ridgway

F, b. 1863
Father*Jonathan M. Ridgway b. 5 May 1817, d. 22 Jan 1879
Mother*Margaret Hammer b. 5 May 1820, d. 30 Oct 1908
Name TypeDateDescription
Married NameHer married name was Free.
Life EventDateDescription
MarriageEmma Ridgway married Samuel Free.
Birth1863Emma Ridgway was born in 1863 at Warren, Iowa.
She was the daughter of Jonathan M. Ridgway and Margaret Hammer.
Census DateLocationDescription
28 July 1870Camp, Polk, IowaEmma 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.

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
  • Margaret 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.