Elizabeth Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1828, Elizabeth Ritter was born in Perry Co., PA, USA.¹
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ritter and Barbara Stover.¹

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-OCT-1850, Elizabeth was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in Daniel and Barbara's household Madison Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.²

Kinship:

• Blood

Elizabeth Belle Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 30-MAR-1879, Elizabeth Belle Ritter was born in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.^3,4
• She was the daughter of George Billman Ritter and Mary Elenor Miller.²
• Elizabeth married John W. Niesley in PA, USA.
• Cause of death: Coronary occlusion, Arteriosclerotic heart disease, Generalized arteriosclerosis.³
• On 18-JAN-1963, Elizabeth Belle Ritter (83 years, 9 months and 19 days) died. Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.^3,4
• She is buried at Letort Cemetery AKA Kutz's Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁴

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1880, Elizabeth (1) was listed in the 1880 census report as a resident in George and Mary's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁵

Other Events:

• Her married name was Niesley.

Kinship:

• Blood

Emma Grace Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Emma was born on 4-NOV-1899 in New Kingston, Cumberland Co., PA, USA. Twin of Anna Belle Ritter.²
• Anna Belle Ritter and Emma Grace Ritter are twins.²
• She was the daughter of John Edwin Ritter and Amanda Estella Dum.²
• On 27-NOV-1899, Emma Grace Ritter (23 days) died. died shortly after birth, twin of Anna Belle RITTER. New Kingston, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.²
• She is buried at Letort Cemetery AKA Kutz's Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.²

Kinship:

• Blood

TEC4. Ernest Sherwood Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 30-SEP-1916, TEC4. Ernest Sherwood Ritter was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.¹
• He was the son of Benjamin Hooke Ritter and Ann Margaret Taylor.¹
• On 2-OCT-1963, TEC4. Ernest Sherwood Ritter (47 years and 2 days) died. Syracuse, Onondaga Co., NY, USA.¹
• He is buried at Gettysburg National Cemetery, Gettysburg, Adams Co., PA, USA.¹

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JAN-1920, Ernest (3) was listed in the 1920 census report as a resident in Benjamin and Anna's household Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.²
• On 1-APR-1930, Ernest (13) was listed in the 1930 census report as a resident in Benjamin and Anna's household Dickerson, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.³

Kinship:

• Blood

Frank William Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 17-SEP-1870, Frank William Ritter was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.^3,4
• He was the son of George Billman Ritter and Mary Elenor Miller.²
• Frank married Frances Mertz in PA, USA.
• He witnessed John Edwin Ritter's death on 4-FEB-1925 Died while on winter vacation in Leesburg, FL. In Leesburg, Lake Co., FL, USA.^5,6,7,8,9,10
• Cause of death: Cerebral haemorrhage, Hypertensive cardiovascular renal disease.³
• On 19-APR-1944, Frank William Ritter (73 years, 7 months and 2 days) died. Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.^3,4
• He is buried at Letort Cemetery AKA Kutz's Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁴

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1880, Frank (9) was listed in the 1880 census report as a resident in George and Mary's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.¹¹

Kinship:

• Blood

Friderich Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 2-DEC-1754, Friderich Ritter was born in Vogelbach, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^1,2,3,4
• He was the son of Johannes Ritter and Anna Dörfflinger.¹
• On 4-DEC-1754, Friderich Ritter was baptized in Vogelbach, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^1,2,3,4

Fritz Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 28-NOV-1714, Fritz Ritter was born in Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^1,2
• He was the son of Hanss Ritter and Rosina Strütt.¹
• On 30-NOV-1714, Fritz Ritter was baptized in Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.²

George Ritter^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 23-NOV-1810, George Ritter was born in Ritter Farm, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.^5,1,6,7
• He was the son of Pvt. Valentine Ritter and Anna Susanna Bentzinger.^2,3,4,1
• Circa 1831, George Ritter married first Catherine Loy in PA, USA.^1,5
• After 1874, George Ritter married second Priscilla Kerner in PA, USA.^1,5
• On 6-JAN-1893, George Ritter (82 years, 1 month and 14 days) died. Perry Co., PA, USA.^1,5,6

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1870, George (59) appeared in the census of 1870 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁸

Kinship:

• Blood

George Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• In 1828, George Ritter was born in PA, USA.
• He was the son of Daniel Ritter and Barbara Stover.²
• In 1845, George Ritter (17 years) died. PA, USA.

Other Events:

• George Ritter was unmarried in PA, USA.

Kinship:

• Blood

George Billman Ritter^1,2,3

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 21-OCT-1846, George Billman Ritter was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.^1,3
• He was the son of John Stover Ritter and Elizabeth Billman.¹
• Circa 1867, George married Mary Elenor Miller in PA, USA.¹
• On 8-MAR-1909, George Billman Ritter (62 years, 4 months and 15 days) died. Death certificate shows death at University Hospital in Philadelphia. Philadelphia, Philadelphia Co., PA, USA.^1,4,5,6,7
• Cause of death: Myocarditis, suffered from kidney and bladder trouble.^5,6,7
• He is buried at Letort Cemetery AKA Kutz's Cemetery, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.^4,7

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1850, George (3) was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in John and Elizabeth's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁸
• On 1-JUN-1860, George (13) was listed in the 1860 census report as a resident in John and Elizabeth's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁹
• On 1-JUN-1870, George (23) and Mary (22) appeared in the census of 1870 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: George Ritter • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Birth Date: abt 1846 • Age 24 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Male Citizen Over 21 • Occupation: Farmer • Dwelling Number: 41 • Post Office: Landisburg • Inferred Spouse: Mary Ritter • Inferred Children: John Ritter • Household Members: Mary Ritter (22) • Kate Blain (19.)¹⁰
• On 1-JUN-1880, George (33) and Mary (32) appeared in the census of 1880 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: George B. Ritter • Tyrone, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA • Relationship: Head • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Birth Date: Abt 1847 • Age: 33 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Marital Status: Married • Spouse's Name: Mary E. Ritter • Occupation: Farmer • Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Household Members: George B. Ritter (33) Self (Head) • Mary E. Ritter (32) Wife • John E. Ritter (12) Son • Frank W. Ritter (9) Son • Orrie O. Ritter (6) Son • George H. Ritter (5) Son • Elizebeth B. Ritter (1) Daughter.¹¹
• On 1-JUN-1900, George (53) appeared in the census of 1900 in Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: George Ritter • Middlesex, Cumberland, Pennsylvania • Relationship: Head • Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA • Birth Date: OCT 1846 • Age: 53 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Marital Status: Widowed • Occupation: Day Laborer • Months Not Employed: 3 • Residence: House > Rented > Free of mortgage • Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA • Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania, USA • Household Members: George Ritter (53) Head • George H Ritter (25) Son • Edith G Ritter (12) Daughter • George Sheriff (46) Cousin.¹²

Kinship:

• Ancestor

George Harry Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 26-OCT-1874, George Harry Ritter was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.
• He died. Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.
• He was the son of George Billman Ritter and Mary Elenor Miller.²

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1880, George (5) was listed in the 1880 census report as a resident in George and Mary's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.³
• On 1-JUN-1900, George (25) was listed in the 1900 census report as a resident in George's household Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁴

Employment:

• After 1874, George worked Blacksmith. Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.

Kinship:

• Blood

Hanss Ritter^1,2

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1681, Hanss Ritter was born in Markgräflerland.³
• On 4-AUG-1705, Hanss married Rosina Strütt (27) in Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^1,4,5,6
• On 14-FEB-1756, Hanss Ritter died. Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.³
• On 15-FEB-1756, Hanss Ritter is buried at Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.³

Jacob Ritter^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 10-APR-1797, Jacob Ritter was born in Ritter Farm, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.^6,2,7
• He was the son of Pvt. Valentine Ritter and Anna Susanna Bentzinger.^1,3,4,2,5
• Before 1816, Jacob married Mary Billman in PA, USA.^2,6
• On 2-APR-1874, Jacob Ritter (76 years, 11 months and 23 days) died. PA, USA.^2,7,6
• He is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁷

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1850, Jacob (53) and Mary (49) appeared in the census of 1850 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: Jacob Ritter (b. abt 1797) Age 53 • Residence: Tyrone, Perry Co., PA, USA • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Gender: Male • Race: White • Occupation: Farmer • Industry: Agriculture • Reporting real estate valued at $4,500 • Inferred Spouse: Mary Ritter • Household Members: Mary Ritter (50) • John Ritter (29) • Sarah Ann Bitter (29) • George Bitter (16) • Dianah Bitter (16) • Jerome Bitter (4) • Mary Rice (20) • Clarion Rice (3) • Eli Trostle (13.)⁸

Kinship:

• Blood

Jacob Ritter^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• In 1814, Jacob Ritter was born in PA, USA.³
• He was the son of Daniel Ritter and Barbara Stover.¹
• Cause of death: killed by a horse accident.⁴
• In 1841, Jacob Ritter (27 years) died. Perry Co., PA, USA.^1,4

Other Events:

• Jacob Ritter was unmarried in PA, USA.¹

Kinship:

• Blood

Jerome L Ritter^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 21-MAY-1846, Jerome L Ritter was born in Newport, Perry Co., PA, USA.^2,1,3
• He was the son of John Billman Ritter and Sarah Ann Hench.¹
• Cause of death: Rheumatism, Diabetes insipidus.²
• On 17-DEC-1910, Jerome L Ritter (64) died. Perry Co., PA, USA.¹
• He is buried at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Perry Co., PA, USA.¹

Kinship:

• Blood

Johann Albrecht Hieronymus Ritter^1,2,3

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1676, Johann Albrecht Hieronymus Ritter was born in Massenbach, Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
  Detail: NOTE: Baptism recorded date is 1692, about 16 years later and about 50 kms to the east.²
• He was the son of Michel Ritter and Margareta (Unknown).⁴
• On 20-MAY-1692, Johann Albrecht Hieronymus Ritter was baptized in Evangelisches Gemeindehaus, Kirchstraße 3, Neuenstein, Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. NOTE: Baptism recorded date is 1692. Birthdate is about 16 years earlier, about 50 kms to the west. Parents match on baptism record.³
• Circa AUG-1696, Johann married Appolonia Jungert in Bonfeld, Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^2,4
• Circa 1703, Johann Albrecht Hieronymus Ritter died. Bischofsheim, Groß-Gerau, Hesse, Germany.²

Johannes Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 22-FEB-1741, Johannes Ritter was born in Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^3,4,5
• He was the son of Johannes Ritter and Anna Dörfflinger.^1,2
• On 24-FEB-1741, Johannes Ritter was baptized in Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^6,5
• On 12-DEC-1776, Johannes Ritter (35 years, 9 months and 20 days) died. Malsburg-Marzell, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.⁷
• He is buried at Malsburg-Marzell, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.⁷

Other Events:

• Johannes Ritter was also known as Hans.⁷

Johannes Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 27-APR-1711, Johannes Ritter was born in Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
  Detail: FamilySearch.com lists the birth town as Riedt, in Lörrach, Baden, Germany. Riedt could not be found on current day maps.^2,3
• He was the son of Hanss Ritter and Rosina Strütt.
• On 1-MAY-1711, Johannes Ritter was baptized in Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.⁴
• On 19-NOV-1737, Johannes Ritter (26) married Anna Dörfflinger (21), daughter of Matthias Dörfflinger and Margaretha Steinebrunner, in Tegernau, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^5,1,6,7

Other Events:

• Johannes Ritter was also known as Hanns.

Johannes Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1692, Johannes Ritter was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹
• He was the son of Johannes Ritter.²
• On 19-AUG-1710, Johannes married Maria Spiessin in Blansingen, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.^3,1

Other Events:

• Johannes Ritter was also known as Hanss.¹

Johannes Ritter¹

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1673, Johannes Ritter was born in Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹

Baron Johannes Ritter^1,2,3,4

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Before 1715, Baron Johannes Ritter was born in Prussia.³
• Before 1735, Baron Johannes Ritter married (Unknown) (Unknown) in Prussia.³
• Johannes died between 1773 and 1775 in Germany. Died soon after Valentine's arrival in the United States in 1773.^5,6,7,8

Other Events:

• Johannes was also known as Hanss, Hanß, Hannss, or Hannß nicknames of Johannes. Which in its long form is pronounced Yo-hawn-ness. Better put, YO as in slang for "Hey, you!", The middle part, HAWN as in Goldie Hawn, and the ending NESS sounds like Loch Ness or Elliott Ness.⁹
• His common name was John.
• Baron Johannes Ritter was of noble birth believed to be a baron, a Prussian citizen of prominence, and owned considerable real estate in Prussia. He had several sons, all of whom save Valentine, the youngest, served in the Prussian army of King Frederick the Great (24-JAN-1712 – 17-AUG-1786) reigned 46 years from 31-MAY-1740 – 17-AUG-1786.^4,10,3

Kinship:

• Ancestor

Johannes Henricus Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 8-MAR-1726, Johannes Henricus Ritter was born in Blansingen, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.
  Detail: Mother: Maria Spiessin • Father: Hanss Ritter.¹
• On 9-MAR-1726, Johannes Henricus Ritter was baptized in Blansingen, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹
• He was the son of Johannes Ritter and Maria Spiessin.¹
• On 15-DEC-1778, Johannes Henricus Ritter (52 years, 9 months and 7 days) died. Blansingen, Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹

John Billman Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 4-MAY-1821, John Billman Ritter was born in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.^1,2
• He was the son of Jacob Ritter and Mary Billman.¹
• On 29-SEP-1842, John (21) married Sarah Ann Hench (26.)³
• On 31-OCT-1906, John Billman Ritter (85 years, 5 months and 27 days) died. Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.^3,2
• Cause of death: organic heart disease, old age.⁴
• He is buried at Newport Cemetery, Newport, Perry Co., PA, USA.²

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1850, John (29) was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in Jacob and Mary's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁵

Other Events:

• In 1836, John Billman Ritter was confirmed Perry Co., PA, USA.³

Kinship:

• Blood

John Edwin Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 15-DEC-1868, John Edwin Ritter was born in PA, USA.¹
• He was the son of George Billman Ritter and Mary Elenor Miller.^1,2
• On 8-AUG-1889, John (20) married Amanda Estella Dum (16) in PA, USA.
  Detail: Groom: John E. Ritter (b. 1869) • Sex: Male • Race: White • Marital status: Single • Father: George B. Ritter • Mother: Mary E. Ritter • Bride: Amanda E Dunn (b. 1873) • Sex: Female • Race: White • Marital status: Single • Father: William R. Dunn • Mother: Mary C. Dunn.^3,1,4
• On 4-FEB-1925, John Edwin Ritter (56 years, 1 month and 20 days) died. Died while on winter vacation in Leesburg, FL. Leesburg, Lake Co., FL, USA.^5,1,6,7,4,8
• He is buried at Westminster Cemetery AKA Westminster Memorial Gardens, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA. Section C, lot 28 north, space 3. Obituary: Harrisburg Telegraph, Harrisburg, PA - Wed, Feb. 11, 1925 -- Funeral service was held Tuesday afternoon for John E. Ritter, of Carlisle, who died in Leesburg, Florida, following an operation. The service was held in the home, South West street, the Rev. D. F. Young, pastor of the First Evangelical Church, officiated. Burial was in Westminster Cemetery.^6,4

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1870, John (1) was listed in the 1870 census report as a resident in George and Mary's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁹
• On 1-JUN-1880, John (11) was listed in the 1880 census report as a resident in George and Mary's household Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.¹⁰
• In 1891, John and Amanda lived in Silver Spring Twp., Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁷
• On 16-JUN-1900, John (31) and Amanda (27) appeared in the census of 1900 in Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.¹¹
• On 25-APR-1910, John (41) and Amanda (37) appeared in the census of 1910 in Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John E. Ritter • , Middlesex, Cumberland, Pennsylvania, USA • Relationship to head of house: Head • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Birth Date: 1869 • Age: 41 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Native Tongue: English • Unable to read • Unable to write • Industry: General Farm • Occupation: Farmer • Employment: Employer • Marital Status: Married • Spouse's Name: Amanda E. Ritter • Years Married: 20 • Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Household Members: John E Ritter (41) Head • Amanda E Ritter (38) Wife • Benjamin H Ritter (20) Son • Mary E Ritter (17) Daughter • Bulah R Ritter (13) Daughter • John W Ritter (12) Son • Annie B Ritter (10) Daughter • Mildred A Ritter (3) Daughter • Chester W Baughman (20) Servant.¹²
• On 29-DEC-1924, John (56) and Amanda (52) lived in 162 S. West St, Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁸

Other Events:

• On 21-FEB-1925, John had his will probated in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.¹³

Photos:

• A photograph was taken of Amanda and John Ritter flank an unknown child.
  
• Circa 1920, a photograph was taken of Amanda, Mildred, Anna, & John Ritter.
  

John Edwin Ritter (c1920s)

Kinship:

• Ancestor

John Ritter Sr.^1,2,3

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 31-AUG-1794, John Ritter Sr. was born in Brunswick Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.^2,3,6
• He was the son of Pvt. Valentine Ritter and Anna Susanna Bentzinger.^1,4,5,2,3
• In 1816, John married Rebecca Hench in Brunswick Twp., Berks Co., PA, USA.^2,3,6
• On 20-JAN-1870, John Ritter Sr. (75 years, 4 months and 20 days) died. PA, USA.⁶

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• Daniel, Mary and John, an unknown person 's child, resided with an unknown person , in Ritter Farm, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA, in 1796. While serving as a teacher, Pvt. Valentine Ritter 's health became impaired. He bought a farm in Perry Co. and moved the family south of the covered bridge across Buffalo Creek, on the road from Ickesburg to Loysville. The rest of his children were born on the farm..^7,8,9,5
• On 1-JUN-1840, John (45) and Rebecca (43) appeared in the census of 1840 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John Ritter in a household consisting of 10 people • Total free white persons: 10 • Free white persons twenty thru forty-nine: 4 • Free white persons under twenty: 6 • Free white males forty thru forty-nine: 1 • Free white males twenty thru twenty-nine: 1 • Free white males fifteen thru nineteen: 1 • Free white males ten thru fourteen: 1 • Free white males five thru nine: 1 • Free white females forty thru forty-nine: 1 • Free white females twenty thru twenty-nine: 1 • Free white females fifteen thru nineteen: 1 • Free white females ten thru fourteen: 1 • Free white females under five: 1 • Persons employed in agriculture: 3 • Persons employed in manufacture and trade: 1.¹⁰
• On 11-AUG-1860, John (65) and Rebecca (63) appeared in the census of 1860 in Landisburg, Perry Co., PA, USA.¹¹

Employment:

• Before 1870, John worked 16 years as Justice of Peace. PA, USA.⁶

Other Events:

• John built the Union Hotel in Loysville, Pennsylvania, later his son Benjamin operated the hotel.⁶

Kinship:

• Blood

John Stover Ritter^1,2,3

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 18-JUL-1823, John Stover Ritter was born in PA, USA.^1,3
• He was the son of Daniel Ritter and Barbara Stover.^3,4
• Circa 1846, John married Elizabeth Billman in PA, USA.¹
• On 13-MAY-1893, John Stover Ritter (69 years, 9 months and 25 days) died. Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.^1,3
• He is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.³

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-JUN-1850, John (26) and Elizabeth (25) appeared in the census of 1850 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John Ritter• Tyrone, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Birth Year: abt 1823 • Age: 27 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Occupation: Laborer • Industry: Industry Not Reported • Inferred Spouse: Elisabeth Ritter • Household Members: Elisabeth Ritter (27) • Sarah E Ritter (5) • George B Ritter (3.)⁵
• On 1-JUN-1860, John (36) and Elizabeth (35) appeared in the census of 1860 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John S. Ritter • Tyrone, Perry, Pennsylvania • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Birth Year: abt 1823 • Age: 37 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Occupation: Laborer • Reporting personal estate valued at $600 • Reporting real estate valued at $500 • Post Office: Andesville • Inferred Spouse: Elizabeth Ritter • Household Members: Elizabeth Ritter (35) • George B Ritter (13) • Danuel F Ritter (6.)⁶
• On 1-JUN-1870, John (46) and Elizabeth (45) appeared in the census of 1870 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John S. Ritter • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Birth Date: abt 1824 • Age 46 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Male Citizen Over 21 • Occupation: Farmer • Reporting personal estate valued at $1,000 • Reporting real estate valued at $9,000 • Dwelling Number: 41 • Post Office: Landisburg • Inferred Spouse: Elizabeth Ritter • Inferred Children: Sarah Ritter, David Ritter • Household Members: Elizabeth Ritter (45) • Sarah Ritter (26) • David Ritter (16.)⁷
• On 1-JUN-1880, John (56) and Elizabeth (55) appeared in the census of 1880 in Tyrone Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.
  Census detail: John S. Ritter • Loysville, Perry, Pennsylvania, USA • Relationship: Head • Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Birth Date: Abt 1824 • Age: 56 • Gender: Male • Race: White • Marital Status: Married • Spouse's Name: Elizeabeth Ritter • Occupation: Gentlemen • Father's Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Mother's Birth Place: Pennsylvania • Household Members: John S. Ritter (56) Self (Head) • Elizeabeth Ritter (55) Wife.⁸

Photos:

• At Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA, a photograph was taken of Elizabeth Billman and John Stover Ritter's headstone.
  

Kinship:

• Ancestor

John Willis Ritter^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 6-MAR-1898, John Willis Ritter was born in Carlisle, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.
• He was the son of John Edwin Ritter and Amanda Estella Dum.^3,4
• John Willis Ritter married first Louella Cassel.¹
• John Willis Ritter married second Mary May Thrush, daughter of Harry Thrush and Ida (Unknown).
• John Willis Ritter married third Pauline Stricker Bricker.
• John Willis Ritter married fourth Mae Gates.¹
• On 29-JAN-1993, John Willis Ritter (94 years, 10 months and 23 days) died. Torrington, Litchfield Co., CT, USA.
• Cause of death: Heart failure.

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 16-JUN-1900, John (2) was listed in the 1900 census report as a resident in John and Amanda's household Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁵
• On 25-APR-1910, John (12) was listed in the 1910 census report as a resident in John and Amanda's household Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA.⁶

Other Events:

• Was shot in the heart at the battle of Chateau Thierry in Alsace Lorraine, France during World War I. The bullet was lodged in the pericardium of his heart. He received the Purple Heart and several medals for bravery. The precarious position of the bullet prohibited removal, therefore, John carried it for the remainder of his 75 years.
  

Photos:

• Circa 1905, at Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA, a photograph was taken of Benjamin, Mary, Beulah, John, Anna Ritter.
  
• In 1906, at Middlesex, Cumberland Co., PA, USA, a photograph was taken of Anna, Beulah, John, and Mary Ritter at Hoener's Red Brick one-room.
  

Kinship:

• Blood

Jonathan Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1826, Jonathan Ritter was born in Perry Co., PA, USA.³
• He was the son of Daniel Ritter and Barbara Stover.²
• Circa 1845, it was reported Jonathan Ritter died PA, USA.¹
• In 1857, Jonathan Ritter died. PA, USA.⁴

Census, Residence, and Tax Lists:

• On 1-OCT-1850, Jonathan was listed in the 1850 census report as a resident in Daniel and Barbara's household Madison Twp., Perry Co., PA, USA.⁵

Other Events:

• Jonathan Ritter was unmarried in PA, USA.

Kinship:

• Blood

Lydia Ritter¹

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• Circa 1829, Lydia Ritter was born in PA, USA.
• She was the daughter of Daniel Ritter and Barbara Stover.²
• After 1840, Lydia married George Garber in PA, USA.
• After 1841, Lydia Ritter died. PA, USA.

Other Events:

• Her married name was Garber.

Kinship:

• Blood

Margaret Ritter^1,2

Parents:

Birth, Marriage, Death, and Burial:

• On 30-MAR-1804, Margaret Ritter was born in Ritter Farm, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁶
• She was the daughter of Pvt. Valentine Ritter and Anna Susanna Bentzinger.^1,3,4,5
• On 4-MAR-1824, Margaret (19) married Peter Flickinger (25) in Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁶
• On 25-OCT-1870, Margaret Ritter (66 years, 6 months and 25 days) died. Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁶
• She is buried at Lebanon Lutheran and Reformed Churchyard AKA Old Town Cemetery, Loysville, Perry Co., PA, USA.⁷

Other Events:

• Her married name was Flickinger.

Photos:

• Circa 1860, a photograph was taken of Peter and Margaret Ritter Flickinger.
  

Kinship:

• Blood