Ritter - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: John & Ollie (HAMM) RITTER of Tennessee > Alabama

chastitycosby — 2012-05-24 19:51:50Z

I am a direct descendent from John. I have that James H Ritter as being married to Roxie Crabb and his father as John Wesley Ritter and Ollie as his mom and dad

RITTER Allen J - Vietnam Wall section 7E

t42Vietnam_ParkerCoTX — 2012-05-09 11:53:19Z

RITTER Allen J - Vietnam Wall section 7E

Honor our Veterans. This is one of many photographs of the Vietnam Memorial Wall in Parker Co, TX. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 227,290 photos free at http://teafor2.com where they are listed in order by state(Texas), county(Parker), cemetery(Vietnam) and Surname.

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is not my family.

What type of mid-1800s German mill could this be?

rmbfll — 2012-04-30 19:36:50Z

I could use some help in identifying what type of mill is depicted in a RITTER family heirloom hand painted cup and saucer. An ancestor owned a mill in Erfurt (possibly in Neuerbe area) in the mid 1800s, but I'm not sure what kind. Maybe someone here can help. Two buildings show in the background with green doors, a fenced in yard has wood planks and a large blue wheel of sorts and in the foreground are a number of tree logs stacked up and others being delivered. I'm guessing that it celebrates an ancestor turning 21 as those dates align, but I'm not sure. Any thoughts? I have posted pictures at http://ritterfamilies.wordpress.com/ and would love some feedback. Thanks, Richard

Re: August and Louise Ritter who settled in Pittsburgh, PA

tattypaddy — 2012-04-23 03:08:54Z

Sorry to intrude but there is a post that you are attached to & I have been working on this for years to no avail. I have very little details on my fathers side & desperately want to know where I come from. Tiny details, LOL.

What I know:
Heather Ramsey/Barlowe = Me (CA)
Thomas Charles Fredrich Barlowe = my father (NY)
Alice Emily Wohler = his mother
Friedrich Wohler = her father (aluminum foil connection)

Somewhere beyond this there is a rumor of a Christian Kent Nelson (Eskimo Pie connection) but this is just what I have heard.

Any help you could give would be more than appreciated. I've not heard of a mother or siblings.

Thank you,

Heather

Re: Jesse RITTER Jr. (b.1773)

jmartens1 — 2012-04-21 15:40:44Z

hi,

I'm sorry to say that these aren't my Ritter's but I am partially interested because of them being Ritter's. Thanks for the info.

Judy

Re: John R & Ida (PARLEE) RITTER of Dibble, Oklahoma

jrcr58 — 2012-04-21 08:37:17Z

Need to update my e-mail address as the bell south has been obsolete for many years. New e-mail address for me is drriley@prodigy.net.

Re: Jesse RITTER Jr. (b.1773)

jrcr58 — 2012-04-21 08:24:56Z

Jesse Ritter, Jr. (b:about 1773) is the son of Jesse Ritter, Sr. of Moore County, North Carolina. Sarah Carthage Richardson is the daughter of Drury Richardson also of Moore County, North Carolina. There is a will in the North Carolina Archives for Drury Richardson and it indicates that he may have had two daughters that married Ritter men. There was a John Ritter who married an Elizabeth Richardson and then Jesse Ritter, Jr. married Sarah Carthage Richardson. The John Ritter Line and the Jesse Ritter, Jr. Line are direct matches with my Ancestor Everett Ritter who is believed to be another son of Jesse Ritter, Sr. - by direct matches I am referring to DNA matches done through the Familytreedna.com site. It is my belief that these Ritters may connect to Moses Ritter who married Hannah Bradbury of Wayne County, North Carolina. Am questioning whether Jesse Ritter, SR might have been a son of Moses and Hannah's ? Keep in mind only a theory on that one!

Re: Jesse RITTER Jr. (b.1773)

jrcr58 — 2012-04-21 08:14:06Z

Jesse Ritter Jr. was the son of Jesse Ritter of Moore County, North Carolina. Jessie Ritter, Jr. married Sarah Richardson who was the daughter of a Drury Richardson of Moore County, North Carolina. There is a will for Drury Richardson in the North Carolina State Archives in Raleigh, North Carolina. Jesse Ritter, Jr. and Sarah moved west and settled in and around Marion County, Arkansas where Jesse Ritter, Jr. died. We have had a Descendant of that family test with the Ritter DNA group out of Familytreedna.com and they are a direct match for the Moore County Group. You can e-mail me direct at drriley@prodigy.net.

Ritter, Whittle, Allen, & Chrestman Bible Record

melchrestman — 2012-03-31 20:48:25Z

I am in possession of a Bible which lists Anna C.(could be I.) Ritter born 27 Feb 1840, William Hardy Ritter born 22 Nov 1841, Evrett Jackson Ritter born 11? Oct 1845(3), & Elisabeth Jane Ritter born 16 May 1846. Deaths - Anna C.(I.) Cook died 14 Aug 1860?, William H. Ritter died 30 Dec 1863, Evrett Ritter died 13 Dec 1863, and Elizabeth Jane Turnner died 20 June 1875. The handwriting is difficult to read, so some dates are uncertain without other proof. This family is on the 1850 Monroe Cty., Mississippi Census & is on the same page as the Hardy Allen family. I have some dates for them & the Chrestmans. Also, name J.W. Whittle in front of Bible. Happy to share info.

Ritter /Howe

EdwardFisher72 — 2012-03-23 15:37:24Z

seeking descendants and Information on the marriage of Franklin L Ritter and Mary Ellen (Howe) Ritter,My Grandmother was their daughter Elbirta Jane Ritter Married Henry Herling Fisher 1911 in Kalkaska Mi Marriage certificate lists parents and a brother George, have found great grandparents Howe in Roscommen Mi willing to trade info, what I have,esgramfish@gmail.com

Anton (Anson) Von Ritter - Born approx 1830 Bavaria (Tusch) Louise

mnwild08 — 2012-03-20 02:15:16Z

Arrived ?
New York I think was married 1850 in New york to
Louise Tusch
Was in Penn for a while and settled in Indiana

Mariah J. RITTER, b. 1831 KY or PA m. William ELLER, b. 1831 NC

clanknut — 2012-03-13 22:43:29Z

I am looking to confirm this relationship, either negative or positive. I think the marriage would have been around 1850.

Mariah might also be found as Mary A. or Maria.

Their sons might be James E., Franklin Elias or Elias Franklin and Nick Frelow.

The couple might have been in Illinois, Indiana or Missouri.

They might have relatives with the surname LOVELESS, especially in Illinois.

If you have any conjunction of these names, LOVELESS, RITTER or ELLER, in your family tree, I would warmly appreciate the information.

Thanks!

Re: Francis Marion (b.1848) & Agnes (KOLLAR) RITTER

bmace420 — 2012-03-10 21:41:24Z

im very curious about F M Ritter...I recently purchased a home he owned(or i think so, anyways)...he is the first person of note in the abstract of title...he then married Ella D. Keen...(1900)..a divorce followed thereafter (1917) and it seemed somewhat bitter....looking for pictures of Mr. Ritter and hoping to come across pics of the house before its transformation in 1915...i can be reached at bmace420@gmail.com

Re: RITTER families in Wyandot County, Ohio

judyshort38 — 2012-02-25 22:28:00Z

I am a descendant of Herman John (or John Herman) Ritter and Bessie Gertrude Dietelbach. They were my grandfather and grandmother and I have lots of info on the family and pics, too. Let me know if you are still looking.

Re: Tracing Ritter family history relating to Wayne Edward Ritter

anisahdavid1 — 2012-01-30 01:48:04Z

Looking for daughter of Wayne. Her name is Susan who married & later divorced. She has a half sister, Cassandra.

Emelie Eleanor "Laura" Ritter

SteveRitterSr — 2012-01-19 18:01:35Z

Born June 12, 1892 in New Athens, IL. She was a 1st cousin 3x removed. She married a John Patrick Gately and lived in St. Louis, MO. She died on May 29, 1918 Parents: Christian and Phillippine (Brenner) Ritter. Does anyone have any information on her between 1892 and 1918. I have her death certificate and return of birth, but know absolutely nothing other than the fact she may have been a singer on riverboats. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

Barbara Ritter of Annandale VA

tdfugere — 2012-01-12 08:06:08Z

Hello
I was contacted by a gentleman about a Barbara Ritter from Annandale VA. She was 16 and he 18 when they met in 1966. He was sent to Vietnam for 2 years, and when he came home on leave after the first year, her mom wouldn't let him talk to her. I have very little to go on - their address at the time (7302 Valleycrest Blvd, Annandale) and that she was a senior when they met and was headed to Blackburg (Blackburn?) College. He visited her home a few years ago and a neighbor mentioned that she had died in a car accident 'some years before.' I don't know if she was married, and I'm hitting dead ends trying to figure out who her parents may have been. He recalls her DOB as Jan 1950, but says that might be wrong.
I found only two Ritters in the SSDI that list Annandale as last residence - Richard in 1979 and Ruth in 1990. From public record, the house was sold in 1985, and then again in 2008, so it looks like the Ritters weren't there after 1985.

I'm hoping something in this story rings bells for someone. The gentleman was exposed to agent orange in Vietnam and has developed cancer. His wife died in 2007 and he spends a lot of time wondering about Barbara, whom he describes as the love as his life.

I don't know Bill from Adam, but I'd like to be able to help him.

Thanks for any help
Tiffany Fugère, Colorado Springs, CO

Ritter, Mary Ann/Anna Marie

Kay1942 — 2012-01-01 23:10:36Z

Looking for any information on Mary Ann Ritter. She was born abt 1820 and arrived in the states about 1840. She married a Zeiser and had three children born in Louisana, Orleans Parish. They were Mary abt 1846, Theodor abt 1848 and William abt 1851. Any information would be greatly appreciated as I have hit a brick wall.

Ritter im Kreis Hersfeld-Rotenburg

WGFGER — 2011-12-27 09:58:50Z

"Kreisanzeiger am Sonntag" vom 18. Dez. 2011:

Danksagung von Hans Hermann und Renate Ritter geb. Bornkessel
fuer die Glueckwuensche, Blumen und Geschenke zur Goldenen Hochzeit.

Hof Mischels, Breitenbach und Ersrode, im Dez. 2011

Ritter in Hessen (Germany)

WGFGER — 2011-12-24 18:33:12Z

"Kreisanzeiger am Mittwoch" vom 1. Apr. 2009:

In Liebe und Dankbarkeit nehmen wir Abschied von meiner lieben Lebensgefaehrtin, unserer Mutti, Schwiegermutter, Oma, Schwester, Schwaegerin und Tante

Rita Ritter
geb. Gleissner

* Herborn 28. Dez. 1960
+ Bad Hersfeld 24. Maerz 2009

Wir werden Dich nie vergessen.

Dein Rainer
Nicole und Heiko mit Marvin und Celina
Natalie und Ramon
Carina und Andy
Bernd und Thorsten mit Familien

Bad Hersfeld, den 1. Apr. 2009

Die Trauerfeier zur Urnenbeisetzung findet am 4. Apr. 2009 um 13.00 Uhr von der Kirche am Petersberg aus statt.

WGF

Re: John and Nina (Murphy) Ritter

SteveRitterSr — 2011-12-21 06:12:44Z

My grandparents; John Franklin Ritter, Jr. and Nina (Murphy) Ritter lived in Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois. I'm having trouble locating my father's 3 brothers and their families. Thanks

Re: John and Nina (Murphy) Ritter

SteveRitterSr — 2011-12-21 06:10:18Z

Nina and John F. are my paternal grandparents. John R. Ritter is a 1st cousin. Yes, they are buried in Sunset - a few miles outside of Du Quoin, IL.(I have monument photos if someone needs them). I'm looking for their other 3 sons (Donald D., Robert G. Sr., and John Frederick and their families besides my father. Thanks

Re: John and Nina (Murphy) Ritter

BarbaraMunson60 — 2011-12-21 01:40:59Z

Find a Grave has a Nina M. Murphy Ritter (3/18/1914 - 6/27/2000), a John F. Ritter (3/1/1910 - 12/26/1975), and a John Russell Ritter (10/24/1959 - 11/30/1998), all buried at the Sunset Memorial Park Cemetery, DuQuoin, Perry Co., IL.

Re: John and Nina (Murphy) Ritter

barbdale_1 — 2011-12-20 19:13:53Z

Can you tell us when and where they lived?

John and Nina (Murphy) Ritter

SteveRitterSr — 2011-12-20 16:45:33Z

Rebuilding my database. PC crash caused a 100% loss. Can anyone help with their children and/or Nina's family? Anything would be greatly appreciated.

Re: Henry and Catherine Ritter of 1860s Newark NJ

mjcorso1 — 2011-11-30 01:28:05Z

I think I have photos of Catherine Reuter and family members from Newark, NJ. Let me know if you're interested! mjcorso1@gmail.com

Ritter, Ellis, Canfield, and Fondren lines of Benton, Camden, and surrounding counties in Missouri

KonnieCanfield — 2011-11-28 14:24:13Z

I am trying to find any of the Ritter clan from Climax Springs, Missouri in Benton, Camden, and surrounding counties. There is a book of names, dates, and pics on this family but I live in OK and can't get to it. My sister says next time I'm in MO which will be in 2012 I can borrow the book to make copies. My mom was Zelma (Ritter) Canfield and I don't have any where to go from there other than her brothers were James, Robert, Johnny. Sister Viola who was in Kansas. My grandparents name were Charles Agustus Ritter and Ella C. Christopher. Names I can remember are: Gordon and Iva B who had Gordinia and Roberta. John Ritters all over the charts. Dorothy, Lewis, Wilbur Lewis,Charlie, Elmer, and Clarence. I have my dad traced back to the 1500's but starting to get more on my mom. My memory is so bad. All I remember is that they were from Climax Springs and that their old homestead was the second house on a dirt road just off hwy. 7 north just before the Cemetery and just past that park that sits by Hwy 7 in Benton County. My mom was born in that house and it is no longer there but there's a house in it's place. I think I have pics of the house and some Ritters, Canfields, and Ellis, and others related. Just no idea who is who and any help trying to sort the pics out would be great. mo2ok@yahoo.com

Louise C Ritter and Viola Ritter

sgtsnorkle1 — 2011-11-26 13:49:07Z

Looking for any information about my Grandmother Viola Ritter and her Mother Louise C. Ritter. I think my Grandmother was born in Illinois? I am beginning to suspect that my Grandmother may have been born out of wedlock. I have only found one piece of documentation that shows her birth and her Mothers name (LC Ritter) I would like to find out who her Father was, but that may be impossible. The next best thing would be to verify who the Parents of Louise C. Ritter are. I'm stuck!

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

OkLady41 — 2011-10-20 04:15:30Z

What information is wrong?

We have Issac S. born to Benjamin F. & Nancy Caroline Joyner Ritter in Tippah, MS. Nancy was buried at Brannon-Joyner Cemetery Chabyheate, Tippah Co, MS.

Their younger children: Laura E., Issac S., Andrew E., Benjamin D., James A., John R., Nancy P., and George D., were sent to live with their uncle John N. Ritter, brother to Benjamin, following Nancy's death. We do not know how long they lived with him, but the children, at least most of them, re-appear in Arkansas with their father.

We have no children noted before Trannie Ladonia, because they were dead before Grandpa Walter E. Ritter was born. So none of the children, except for maybe Trannie Ladonia, would have known about them. It happens.

We have Trannie marrying Ephraim Goss, just no date.

I do not have any information on any of Benjamin Franklin's other wives he married after Nancy died in 1873, but my daughters do. I know he married in Arkansas, possibly twice. Again my daughters do have that info.

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

joelgoss — 2011-10-18 00:56:58Z

Yes, they agree including my grandmother La Donia.

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

joelgoss — 2011-10-18 00:55:12Z

Much of the information is wrong. Far too much to reply. A couple of things though. Isaac Solomon Ritter was born to B.F. (Bengamin Franklin) Ritter in Mississippi. Him and Molly (Mary--born Arkansas) had three sons who died early before my grandmother La Donia (Donie) who married Bengamin Ephraim Goss. His sister is the one who married a Rogers (Doctor).

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

joelgoss — 2011-10-18 00:55:12Z

Johathan "Capt" John Ritter

AnnieLaVerneStewart — 2011-10-09 15:29:39Z

I am looking for info on my 4th Ggranddad. I think hewas born in Pennsylvania in 1715, maybe a little later. One of his sons was Jesse Barry Ritter Sr. Pleasehelp!

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

OkLady41 — 2011-10-07 04:00:30Z

The Tribal records do show "an" Issac S. Ritter and his wife Molly Ritter in the Indian Territory. But they were NOT our Issac Solomon and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Floyd Ritter. The dates do not match as to years born, and location of birth.

Also neither Issac Solomon Ritter, Mary Elizabeth Floyd, nor Mary Cleveland Williams Ritter were members of any native tribe. Issac was of German descent and Mary Elizabeth was of Irish, and possibly English, descent. I beleve Mary Cleveland may have been of English and possibly Dutch descent, but there is no proven record.

Our information was from the family of Irvin Ritter (1908-1992) and directly from Revis Ritter (1910-2011), who were the youngest sons of Issac and Mary Cleveland Williams Ritter.

Evelynne M. Ritter

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

joelgoss — 2011-10-07 00:43:59Z

I have Isak and "Mollie" Ritter family as Johnny Franklin Ritter born 25 Oct 1883 died 6 June 1891. James Edward Ritter born 18 July 1886 died 26 May 1889. Elmer Lusindy Ritter born 5 April 1888 died 18 Jun 1892. Then Trannie La Donia, Tinnie Ritter, Walter Everett, Walter Everet, Clarence Columbus, Buelah,
Mary Cleveland had Sarry Mary H Williams born 24 May 1901 and Richard Williams born 05 Aug 1903. They had Earvin Haskel born 24 Aug 1908, Alpha Elizabeth born 13 Feb 1911, Grorge Revis born 2 Aug 1914 and Irene H born 09 Feb 1917. Anyway that is what my records show.

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

joelgoss — 2011-10-07 00:25:44Z

Tranie La Donia was my grandmother. We have some differences in information. First, if you check the Indian cencus of Oaklahoma Isaak or Isak and molly had two boys older than La Donia (Donie) who died young. My information has Mary Cleverland only having one son when she married Isak. My Grandmother and Isak -Mary both married on the same day. There is a picture of the family at that time. Do you have it?

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

Intellangel — 2011-10-06 18:03:30Z

Hello I am looking for Mattie E. Ritter
my 2nd great grandmother

Birth ?
Death ?

she married William "Bill" Randell

my 2nd great grandfather

their son Lewis Alonzo Randell

my great grandfather

Birth Feb. 5, 1872 in Clifton, Bosque, Texas, USA

Death April 9, 1942 in Tulsa, Tulsa, Oklahoma, USA

other know children are:

Francis Randell
Birth ABT 1872 in Texas, USA
Death ?

Pearl Randell
Birth ABT 1883 in Texas, USA
Death ?

Dee Randell
Birth ABT 1894 in Texas
Death ?

not sure if Mattie and William moved to Oklahoma or if it was Alanzo when he grew up but we do know he died in Oklahoma. Any Information would be very helpful I have been trying to search them for years and no luck on finding any information Hope and pray someone see's this and can shed some lite on this branch Thank you!

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

OkLady41 — 2011-10-02 15:12:23Z

Issac Solomon Ritter (19Feb1859-10Mar1917) and Mary Elizabeth "Mollie" Floyd Ritter (12Feb1865-29Oct1903) were my husbands G-Grandparents, through their son, Walter Everett Ritter Sr (24Jul1896-15Dec1975) and his only wife, Mary Rebecca Hoff Ritter (12Feb1865-29Oct1903).

Issac Solomon died in New Mexico, but his remains were returned to Oklahoma where he was buried at Woody Chapel cemetery, Dibble, OK. Mary Rebecca died in Konawa, OK and is buried at Violet Springs Cemetery, in Violet Springs, OK.

We are trying to locate as many descendents of Issac and Mary "Mollie" and information on Issac's second wife, Mary Cleveland Williams.

Issac and Mollie Ritter's children were:
1) Trannie Ladonia (31Mar1890-16Sep1972, married Ephraim
Goss;
2) Clarence Columbus (01Oct1891-22Feb1974), married twice:
a) Nora L?
b) [a] Mary Cleveland (not his stepmother);
3) Beulah (o5Mar1899-31Dec1969), married Alva Rogers
4) Tennie Viola (1894-22Nov1940), married twice:
a) Donald "Don" Fisher
b: Job Phillip Hash;
5) Walter Everett Sr - our Grandpa
6) Donna - died young

There were four children by Mary williams Ritter:
1) Webb - died young
2) Irene Hilda;
3) Ervin/Irvin Haskil;
4) George Revis

Alpha Elizabeth, James Edward, Elmer Lusinka and Irene Hilda, were by Mary Cleveland Williams and her first husband, not by Mollie Ritter.

Evelynne M. Ritter
Guthrie, OK

Re: Lycoming County Ritter Family

soon2bmrstkl — 2011-10-02 02:47:59Z

Looking for information/family of Catherine Ritter b.1884 in Pennsylvania. She married Ferdinand Raible in PA and they were on the 1910 Michigan census. Any information would be appreciated.

Wendy Lindbert

Henry and Catherine Ritter of 1860s Newark NJ

GJdavids — 2011-08-07 11:25:49Z

Henry Ritter (Reder, Reuter?) is my Great Great Grandfather. He was born abt 1831 in Baden Germany and was a Civil War vet. He and his wife Catherine (Germany, 1833) raised 5 children in Newark NJ. Their names were Catherine (1860), Sophia (1866), Lizzie (1868), Julia (1870), and George (1875). If anyone can share information on their children, particularly Sophia and Lizzie, I’d be grateful. Thanks! George

Re: Lycoming County Ritter Family

karitter — 2011-08-05 16:11:34Z

I am married to a Ritter, grandson of Raymond K Ritter, and Emma Ritter, would be interested to find out what you know about the Ritter or Hill association as I am a HILL maiden name great grandaughter of Willard Benton Hill MD. I am just starting to trace the Hill/Ritter families. Thank you.

Re: RITTER family of Michigan -query

PandaP1 — 2011-07-30 02:42:00Z

I do not know any Ritters from Michican, I wish I could help, but have no clue whatsoever.

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

joelgoss — 2011-07-11 05:14:08Z

Isaac Solomon Ritter was born to B.F. Ritter in Mississippi. He moved to Indian Territory by early 1890. He and Molly (Mary?) Floyd had several children Johnny Franklin, James ERdward, and Elmer Lusinka who died young. My Grandmother Trannie La Donia was his oldest daughter. Other Children were Tinnie Viola, Walter
Evert and Clarence Columbus. MOlly died and Isaac married a second Mary Elizabet6h Williams (Cleveland) about 1905.
They had Earvin Haskil, Alpha Elizabeth, George Reevis, Irene Hilda.
This second marriage produced Marry Elizabeth They went to New Mexico but returned to Oklahoma about 1910.

Re: Issac S (1859-1917) RITTER of Mississippi > Oklahoma

joelgoss — 2011-06-14 00:56:24Z

Isaac (Izak) S Ritter is the child of B.F. Ritter. In the records for B.F. all the children are listed by initials. Isaac is I.S. Ritter, He ia my great grandfather.

John Ritter

dritterg — 2011-06-06 17:29:55Z

I am trying to find out who the parents of my great great Grandfather John Ritter were. I have his birthdate as Jan 8, 1858 in Ohio. He married Loretta Nichols and they lived in Wisconsin. A census I found says John's father was born in PA and his mother in Germany. Thanks for any help!

George Ritter

melbabe851 — 2011-06-03 14:58:33Z

Looking for a George Ritter who lived in Pennsylvania in the 1930's and 1940's and may have known a man named frank brewer

Re: James Aaron Ritter and Families

OkLady41 — 2011-05-23 13:40:40Z

James Aaron Ritter (1758 - September 1816)
His wife Ann Violet Burcham Ritter and their children are:
John L Ritter (1809 - 1860 Tx)
Isabella Ritter (1798 - ?)
Violet Ritter (10 May 1810 - 1858 Greene, Indiana
Nancy Ritter (1802 - 1834 Indiana)
James Aaron Ritter (Jr.) (1805 - ?)
Moses Ritter (2 Sept 1796 - 25 November, 1870 Greene, Indiana)
William Ritter (1797 - ?)
Roseanna Ritter (1792 - ? Hendricks, Indiana)
Lewis Ritter (1813 - ? Indianapolis, Indiana)
Mary Ritter (1811 - ? Morgan, Indiana)
Elizabeth Ritter (Burch) (1787 - 1860 Monroe, Indiana)
Lazarus Ritter (1789 - 10 November, 1856 Greene, Indiana)
Sarah "Sallie" Ritter (1786 - 1865 Freindswood, Hendricks, Indiana)
All of James' and Ann's children were born in Tom Creek, Surry Co., NC.
James Aaron Ritter (Sr.) later married Mary Ann Burcham. Their children are:
Everett Ritter (? - ?)
Anderson Ritter (? - ?)
John N. Ritter (1799 NC. - May 1855 Monroe, MS.)
The information I recieved has flaws on dates. Too much conflictions.

Re: Any info on Bruce Ritter b. 1849 and Elizabeth Ritter born 1822 NC

ritteriva — 2011-05-18 17:18:01Z

Thanks so much for your reply and your help. Elizabeth's parents were William b.1796 and Catherine b.1822 Ritter. I actually have that line traced back several more generations. My grandfather was born shortly after Bruce left and we NEVER knew what happened to him. It has been the great family mystery. Now that I have found his gravesite and other info., I am consumed with the need to find more. I just have to think there are pictures somewhere of that family. I contacted the main library in Moore County and was told their geneaology person died. I guess I will need to go there, but would like to find some
knowledgeable contacts first. I have been told that Bruce and his siblings were born out of wedlock. The intrique continues! So interesting. Thanks again for your help. I may contact you again for help if that is o.k. Patty

Re: Any info on Bruce Ritter b. 1849 and Elizabeth Ritter born 1822 NC

OkLady41 — 2011-05-18 02:33:20Z

Patty,

I noted your query about the Ritter family of MOORE Co, NC. We don't have details on all of the Ritter's but we do have info on a small selection of Ritter's that are possibly related to Elizabeth Ritter.

I need to recheck our records, but your Elizabeth may also have been related to the JOYNER family from Moore Co, NC. The Ritter and Joyner families intermarried through two Ritter sons and a nephew, the exact details we are still working on.

It is difficult to get a lot on the Ritter's of NC as much of their family history has been destroyed, re-written or otherwise lost; ex: a 200 year old Ritter family Bible was lost a few years ago in flooding in NE Oklahoma.

I will gladly help where I can.

Until then try the following leads:
- Look for any info on the Joyner connection from @1780 on;
- Check Ritter info in Mississippi from @1815 through to mid-1870's, in Alcorn & Tippah Co, primarily.

The RITTER family members split up after the Civil War, some going into Texas, some into Arkansas and from there into Oklahoma/Indian Territory, now Oklahoma, where we still live.

We have an address of some of the Ritter's in Texas who may very well be your lead for more details. I will get with my daughters and get the addresses from them ASAP.

You can email us directly if you like at the address below. Good luck!

Evelynne
oklady41@wildblue.net

Any info on Bruce Ritter b. 1849 and Elizabeth Ritter born 1822 NC

ritteriva — 2011-05-17 18:30:55Z

Bruce Ritter was my great grandfather. Long story short, I have just recently discovered that he returned to NC after he left his Texas family. I earnestly seek info about this family beyond just dates. I so want to find a picture or family stories. Are there family history books on Moore County NC that might help me? Thanks for any help. Patty Pickle