Dan's 3rd great grandparents, Maternal Line
Zebedee Ritter
son of Samuel & Christina (Starr) Ritter
Birth: 30 SEP 1825 in Lycoming Co., PA
Death: 10 JAN 1913 in Montour Co., PA
Birth: 30 SEP 1825 in Lycoming Co., PA
Death: 10 JAN 1913 in Montour Co., PA
married
Anna Fox
daughter of Enoch & Christina (Starr) Fox
Born: Jan 7 1834
Died: July 4 1868
daughter of Enoch & Christina (Starr) Fox
Born: Jan 7 1834
Died: July 4 1868
Children:
Samuel E. Ritter 1849-1927 m. Henrietta King
Anthony Ritter b: 1854
John W. Ritter 1856 - 1907 m. Sarah Ella Shetler
1825 - Zebedee is Born
The son of Samuel Ritter & Christina Starr.
From the History of Lycoming County (published 1892), page 963:
"Samuel E. Ritter, farmer, was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1849, a son of Zebedee and Anna (Fox) Ritter. Martin Ritter, the great-grandfather of Samuel E. Ritter, was married to Barbara Fredericks, and to this union there were born eight children: John; George; Martin; Elizabeth; Barbara, Valentine; Jacob, and Samuel. The last two named came to Lycoming county; Samuel married Christiana Starr, by whom he had five children: Wiliam, deceased; John;Zebedee; George, and Mary. Zebedee Ritter was the father of Samuel E. Ritter, and married Anna Fox, by whom he had four children: Samuel E.; Mary J., who married John M. Snyder; John W., and Anthony, deceased. Our subject, Samuel E. Ritter, received a common school education, and has always devoted his life to farming. He was married in 1877 to Henrietta King, and to this union have been born six children (in 1892): Estella E.; Owen Z.; Raymond K.; Grover C.; Brady F., and Nellie B."
"Samuel E. Ritter, farmer, was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1849, a son of Zebedee and Anna (Fox) Ritter. Martin Ritter, the great-grandfather of Samuel E. Ritter, was married to Barbara Fredericks, and to this union there were born eight children: John; George; Martin; Elizabeth; Barbara, Valentine; Jacob, and Samuel. The last two named came to Lycoming county; Samuel married Christiana Starr, by whom he had five children: Wiliam, deceased; John;Zebedee; George, and Mary. Zebedee Ritter was the father of Samuel E. Ritter, and married Anna Fox, by whom he had four children: Samuel E.; Mary J., who married John M. Snyder; John W., and Anthony, deceased. Our subject, Samuel E. Ritter, received a common school education, and has always devoted his life to farming. He was married in 1877 to Henrietta King, and to this union have been born six children (in 1892): Estella E.; Owen Z.; Raymond K.; Grover C.; Brady F., and Nellie B."
1834 - Anna Fox was born
Her birthdate is from her tombstone
Name Anna Ritter
Birth Date 5 Jan 1834
Death Date 4 Jul 1868
Cemetery Salem Cemetery
Burial or Cremation Place Unityville, Lycoming County, Pennsylvania, USA
Has Bio? N
Spouse Zebedee Ritter
Father Enoch Fox
Mother Christiana Fox
Children Samuel E Ritter
URL http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GRid=45101636&ref=acom
Her maiden name is given on her children's death certificates.
1849- Son Samuel Ritter is Born
From the History of Lycoming County (published 1892), page 963:
"Samuel E. Ritter, farmer, was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1849, a son of Zebedee and Anna (Fox) Ritter. Martin Ritter, the great-grandfather of Samuel E. Ritter, was married to Barbara Fredericks, and to this union there were born eight children: John; George; Martin; Elizabeth; Barbara, Valentine; Jacob, and Samuel. The last two named came to Lycoming county; Samuel married Christiana Starr, by whom he had five children: Wiliam, deceased; John; Zebedee; George, and Mary. Zebedee Ritter was the father of Samuel E. Ritter, and married Anna Fox, by whom he had four children: Samuel E.; Mary J., who married John M. Snyder; John W., and Anthony, deceased. Our subject, Samuel E. Ritter, received a common school education, and has always devoted his life to farming. He was married in 1877 to Henrietta King, and to this union have been born six children (in 1892): Estella E.; Owen Z.; Raymond K.; Grover C.; Brady F., and Nellie B."
Her maiden name is given on her children's death certificates.
1849- Son Samuel Ritter is Born
From the History of Lycoming County (published 1892), page 963:
"Samuel E. Ritter, farmer, was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1849, a son of Zebedee and Anna (Fox) Ritter. Martin Ritter, the great-grandfather of Samuel E. Ritter, was married to Barbara Fredericks, and to this union there were born eight children: John; George; Martin; Elizabeth; Barbara, Valentine; Jacob, and Samuel. The last two named came to Lycoming county; Samuel married Christiana Starr, by whom he had five children: Wiliam, deceased; John; Zebedee; George, and Mary. Zebedee Ritter was the father of Samuel E. Ritter, and married Anna Fox, by whom he had four children: Samuel E.; Mary J., who married John M. Snyder; John W., and Anthony, deceased. Our subject, Samuel E. Ritter, received a common school education, and has always devoted his life to farming. He was married in 1877 to Henrietta King, and to this union have been born six children (in 1892): Estella E.; Owen Z.; Raymond K.; Grover C.; Brady F., and Nellie B."
1850 - Residence
Name Lebuler Ritter
Age 25
Birth Year abt 1825
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Home in 1850 Franklin, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender Male
Family Number 1466
Household Members
Name Age
Lebuler Ritter 25
Mary Ritter 16
Samuel E Ritter 1
On page 14 of the 1850 census for Franklin Twp, Lycoming County PA the first 3 families listed are Samuel Ritter (Zebedees Father) Abraham Starr (Samuel's brother in law) and Zebedee Ritter.
1852 - Daughter Mary Jane Ritter is Born
Mary Jane Ritter married John Moses Snyder. They are Dan's great great grandparents - read more about them here:
http://heathersgen.blogspot.com/2012/02/john-snyder-1844.html
Abt 1854 - Son Anthony Ritter is born
He's listed in the history of Lycoming County as deceased. In the 1860 census he is age 6, I cannot locate him anywhere after 1860.
1856 - Son John W. Ritter is born
John W. Ritter was born August 5th 1855. He married Sarah Ella Shetler, and they had Fanny, Dora, and Wilbur. John died March 26 1907 in Montour County Pa.
Name Lebuler Ritter
Age 25
Birth Year abt 1825
Birthplace Pennsylvania
Home in 1850 Franklin, Lycoming, Pennsylvania, USA
Gender Male
Family Number 1466
Household Members
Name Age
Lebuler Ritter 25
Mary Ritter 16
Samuel E Ritter 1
On page 14 of the 1850 census for Franklin Twp, Lycoming County PA the first 3 families listed are Samuel Ritter (Zebedees Father) Abraham Starr (Samuel's brother in law) and Zebedee Ritter.
1852 - Daughter Mary Jane Ritter is Born
Mary Jane Ritter married John Moses Snyder. They are Dan's great great grandparents - read more about them here:
http://heathersgen.blogspot.com/2012/02/john-snyder-1844.html
Abt 1854 - Son Anthony Ritter is born
He's listed in the history of Lycoming County as deceased. In the 1860 census he is age 6, I cannot locate him anywhere after 1860.
1856 - Son John W. Ritter is born
John W. Ritter was born August 5th 1855. He married Sarah Ella Shetler, and they had Fanny, Dora, and Wilbur. John died March 26 1907 in Montour County Pa.
1860 Residence
Name: Zebidee Ritter
Age in 1860: 35
Birth Year: abt 1825
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1860: Franklin, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lairdsville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Zebidee Ritter 35
Anna Ritter 30
Samuel Ritter 10
Mary J Ritter 8
Anthony Ritter 6
John W Ritter 4
Franklin Twp 1861
Record Index
Name: Zebedee Ritter
State: Pennsylvania
Tax Year: 1865
Roll Title: District 18; Annual Lists; May 1865
NARA Series: M787
NARA Roll: 7
Looks like he was taxed on a Stallion?
1870 Residence
Name: Zeb Retter
Age in 1870: 44
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1870: Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Lardsville
Value of real estate: View image
Household Members:
Name Age
Zeb Retter 44
Samuel E Retter 20
Mary Retter 19
John M Retter 14
1873 Land Record Map
1880 Census
Name: Zebedee Ritter
Age: 54
Birth Year: abt 1826
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1880: Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Self (Head)
Marital Status: Widower
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Neighbors: View others on page
Occupation: Farmer
Household Members:
Name Age
Zebedee Ritter 54
John W. Ritter 24
Stella M. Ritter 1
Fannie M. Ritter 1m
Sarah E. Ritter 22
John married Sarah, Stella & Fannie are Zebs grandchildren.
1900 Census
Name: Zebidee Ritter
Age: 74
Birth Date: Sep 1825
Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Home in 1900: Moreland, Lycoming, Pennsylvania
[Lycoming]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Marital Status: Widowed
Father's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Mother's Birthplace: Pennsylvania
Occupation: View on Image
Neighbors: View others on page
Household Members:
Name Age
Ward Plotts 29
Maud E Plotts 21
Grace E Plotts 4
Roy Plotts 8/12
Zebidee Ritter 74
The Maude here is the same age as Fannie, or Stella above - possible Zeb is living with one of his grandaughters
1913 - Zebedee Died
The Danville Morning News
(Danville, Pennsylvania)
11 Jan 1913, Sat • Page 1
Gender Male
Race White
Age 87
Birth Date 30 Sep 1825
Birth Place Pennsylvania
Death Date 10 Jan 1913
Death Place Anthony, Montour, Pennsylvania, USA
Father Name Samuel Ritter
Father Birth Place Pennsylvania
Mother Name Christan Starr
Mother Birth Place Pennsylvania
Certificate Number 7624
Burial -
Tombstone is located at the Salem Cemtery, Unityville, Lycoming County, PA
Research:
From the History of Lycoming County (published 1892), page 963:
"Samuel E. Ritter, farmer, was born in Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, July 22, 1849, a son of Zebedee and Anna (Fox) Ritter. Martin Ritter, the great-grandfather of Samuel E. Ritter, was married to Barbara Fredericks, and to this union there were born eight children: John; George; Martin; Elizabeth; Barbara, Valentine; Jacob, and Samuel. The last two named came to Lycoming county; Samuel married Christiana Starr, by whom he had five children: Wiliam, deceased; John; Zebedee; George, and Mary. Zebedee Ritter was the father of Samuel E. Ritter, and married Anna Fox, by whom he had four children: Samuel E.; Mary J., who married John M. Snyder; John W., and Anthony, deceased. Our subject, Samuel E. Ritter, received a common school education, and has always devoted his life to farming. He was married in 1877 to Henrietta King, and to this union have been born six children (in 1892): Estella E.; Owen Z.; Raymond K.; Grover C.; Brady F., and Nellie B."
From the History of Lycoming County, page 966:
"George Ritter located on the present site of Turbutville, Northumberland county, Pennsylvania, at an early day. He was the father of seven children: Elizabeth; Martin; George; Valentine; Samue; Jacob, and one daughter, name unknown.
Samuel, a stone-mason by trade, came to Lycoming county, Pennsylvania, where he remained until his death. He was the father of five children: William; John; Zebedee; George, and Mary J. William, eldest son of Samuel Ritter, married Lydia Renn, by whom he had eleven children: Thomas J.; Zebedee J.; Jacob B., deceased; William H., deceased; George W., deceased; Samuel P., deceased; Franklin P., deceased; Rhoda A., deceased; John A.; Christiann, and Jeremiah D. For fifteen years he was Justice of the Peace in Franklin township.
John A. was married in 1879 to Miss Mary A. Minier, and to this union were born two children: Jacob H. and J. Brady.
Zebedee J. married Jemelia Houseknecht, and to this union the following children have been born: Stella G.; William E.; Ernest W., and Christiana, who married H. H. Minier, and has four children: John H.; Fannie H.; Mary J., and Loda B.
Jeremiah D. Ritter married Emeline Hill, and of this union six children have been born: Bessie E.; Nora A., deceased; William C., deceased; George M. deceased; Mattie, deceased, and Pearl.
QUESTION:
Zebedee & Anna are buried at Salem church cemetery -
Find A Grave Listing:
Anna is not listed at the German Church.. just Zeb. I guess it is possible he has a stone both places, maybe he is buried at the German Church here; http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=gr&GSln=Ritter&GSiman=1&GScid=2269434&GRid=41434050& and just listed on the tombstone with Anna? I'd be curious to actually see the stone at the German church, it might be added to this listing by mistake.
Very interesting reading... Estella Ritter, Daughter of Samuel E. and Henrietta King, was my great grandmother, Married to Sylvester Spring.
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