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     Fanny Risser was born in 1817. She married Jacob Stouffer, son of Abraham Stouffer and Elizabeth Reesor, in 1836. Fanny Risser died in 1880.

     Hans Risser was born circa 1642 at Switzerland. He was the son of Hans Risser. Hans Risser married Verena Reusser, daughter of Stephen Reusser and Verena Forer.

     Hans Risser was born on 30 January 1619/20 at Steffisberg, Canton Bern, Switzerland. He was the son of Abel Reusser and Anna Blatter.

     Ulrich Risser was born circa 1650. He was the son of Hans Risser. Ulrich Risser married Anna Joder on 10 February 1672/73.

     Daniel Anthony Rita was born on 11 June 1919. He began military service WW II and Korean War service, U.S. Army, Captain. He married Shirley Alice Oakes. Daniel Anthony Rita died on 6 April 1985 at age 65. He was buried in April 1985 at Sacred Heart Cemetery, Hainesport, Burlington Co., NJ, Findagrave #41694694.

     Leslie M. Ritcheson married Verva Louise Tallman, daughter of Nathaniel Commadore Tallman and Ida May Hamilton, on 14 March 1925.

     Marilyn Jene Ritcheson was born on 21 January 1926. She was the daughter of Leslie M. Ritcheson and Verva Louise Tallman.

     Phillip Henry Ritcheson was born on 28 October 1927. He was the son of Leslie M. Ritcheson and Verva Louise Tallman.

     Herbert Sells Ritchey was born on 31 May 1916 at McConnelsville, Morgan Co., OH, WW II draft registration. He married Pauline Marie Fletcher, daughter of John Quinton Fletcher and Laura B. Davis, on 4 December 1946 at Franklin Co., OH. Herbert Sells Ritchey died on 5 August 1957 at St. Anthony Hospital, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 41. He was buried on 8 August 1957 at Forest Lawn Memorial Gardens, Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, Findagrave #39342288.
Note: Son of Gifford George Ritchey and Eunice Freda Sells.

Newspaper Article -- Columbus Dispatch, Columbus, Ohio; Friday, 8 APR 1949, p.50 (Genealogybank.com):

On and after this date I will not be responsible for debts contracted by anyone other than myself.

HERBERT S. RITCHEY

April 7, 1949 270 S. Burgess Av.

     Harold Raymond Ritchhart was born on 13 July 1906 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL.¹ He married Wilma Amaryllis Shay.¹ Harold Raymond Ritchhart died on 16 March 1978 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, at age 71. He was buried in March 1978 at New Union Cemetery, Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, Findagrave #127469643.

     Nancy Ellen Ritchhart was born on 11 June 1934 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Harold Raymond Ritchhart and Wilma Amaryllis Shay.¹ Nancy Ellen Ritchhart married James Albert Curry Jr., son of James Albert Curry and Irene Althea Bull, Nancy remarried to a Treatch. Nancy Ellen Ritchhart lived in 1996 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL. She and James Albert Curry Jr. were divorced before November 1996. Nancy Ellen Ritchhart died on 14 June 2022 at Lincoln, Logan Co., IL, at age 88. She was cremated.

     Audry Ritchie was born on 10 August 1922.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey H. Ritchie and Edna Barnhizer.

     Betty Ritchie was born on 27 April 1919.¹ She was the daughter of Harvey H. Ritchie and Edna Barnhizer.

     David Gene Ritchie was born on 8 April 1950 at Sulphur Springs, Hopkins Co., TX. He was the son of Herman Marshall Ritchie and Letha Barnes. David Gene Ritchie began military service Vietname War service. He died on 11 December 2009 at Tyler, Smith Co., TX, at age 59

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Funeral services for David Ritchie, age 59, of Sulphur Springs, are scheduled for 1:00 p.m., Tuesday, December 15, 2009, at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home Chapel with Tommy Johnson officiating.

Interment will follow at Como Cemetery, with Mike Williams, Mike Crain, David Gulley, Archie Worsham, Jerry Lancaster, Eddie Patrick, Dempsey Biles, and Doug Biles serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers are Jerry Knighten, Donny Lewis, and Bobby Huie.

Military graveside services will follow in the Como Cemetery.

Visitation will be from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Monday, December 14, 2009, at the funeral home.

Mr. Ritchie passed way on Friday afternoon, December 11, 2009, at Mother Frances Hospital, in Tyler. He was born in Sulphur Springs, on April 1950, the son of Herman Ritchie and Letha Ritchie in Sulphur Springs. He married Diane Gayoso in Sulphur Springs, December 18, 1993. Mr. Ritchie as a truck driver and he was of Baptist Faith. He served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War.

Other survivers include; three daughters, Tammy Horn of Mount Pleasant, Sondra Cornaud of Rockwall and Jamie Potts and husband, Joey of Sulphur Springs; two sons, Jason Ritchie of Addison and Chris Magnuson of Cooper.


Note: Christopher Magnuson, born 9 AUG 1971, was Diane Gayoso's son with Anthony Magnuson.

He was buried in December 2009 at Como Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #46347202.

     Eliza Ritchie married William Harpole.

     George Henry Ritchie was born on 13 February 1856 at Macoupin Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Peter A. Ritchie and Mary Keefauver.¹ George Henry Ritchie died on 29 October 1933 at Hunt Co., TX, at age 77. He was buried in November 1933 at Sonora Cemetery, Fairlie, Hunt Co., TX, Findagrave #7530390.

     Harvey H. Ritchie was born on 21 October 1885.¹ He was the son of James Ritchie and Sarah (?) Harvey H. Ritchie married Edna Barnhizer, daughter of Benjamin Barnhizer and Carrie Winders, on 8 April 1920.¹ Harvey H. Ritchie lived in 1926 at 1723 Wilshire Avenue, Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.¹ Occupation: Real estate in 1926 at Santa Monica, Los Angeles Co., CA.¹

     Herman Marshall Ritchie was also known as "Hump". He was born on 2 May 1907 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Ransen P. Ritchie and Maggie Collins. Herman Marshall Ritchie married Letha Barnes, daughter of Thomas T. Barnes and Viola Martin, on 8 January 1943, Letha was first married to Theodore Pancoast Craft, and had at least 6 children with him, prior to her married to Herman M. Ritchie. Herman Marshall Ritchie died on 9 April 1987 at age 79. He was buried in April 1987 at Como Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #54498162.

     James Ritchie married Sarah (?).

     Joseph Martin Ritchie was born on 3 March 1880 at Athens, Henderson Co., TX.¹ He was the son of Martin Alexander Ritchie and Mary Ann McManus. Joseph Martin Ritchie died on 8 June 1969 at Goldthwaite, Mills Co., TX, at age 89.

     Lucille Margaret Ritchie was born on 19 August 1915 at Como, Hopkins Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Ransen P. Ritchie and Maggie Collins. Lucille Margaret Ritchie died on 22 June 1992 at age 76.

     Martin Ritchie was born on 17 July 1909 at Hopkins Co. (probably), TX.¹ He was the son of Ransen P. Ritchie and Maggie Collins. Martin Ritchie died on 21 November 1995 at age 86.

     Martin Alexander Ritchie was born on 8 October 1851 at Nashville, Davidson Co., TN, 1900 census shows 1852.^1,2 He was the son of Peter A. Ritchie and Mary Keefauver.¹ Martin Alexander Ritchie married Mary Ann McManus, daughter of Ransom Betis McManus and Sarah E. Angelo, on 23 October 1873 at Macoupin Co., IL. Martin Alexander Ritchie lived on 1 June 1900 at Precinct 6, Hopkins Co., TX, farming.² He died on 5 May 1924 at Hopkins Co., TX, at age 72. He was buried in May 1924 at Black Oak Cemetery, Black Oak, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #62420792.

     Mary Elizabeth Ritchie was born on 30 January 1854 at Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL.¹ She was the daughter of Peter A. Ritchie and Mary Keefauver.¹ Mary Elizabeth Ritchie married Francis Marion Reagan on 1 April 1871 at Macoupin Co., IL. Mary Elizabeth Ritchie married Zachary Taylor McMillan on 15 April 1896 at Hunt Co., TX. Mary Elizabeth Ritchie died on 4 December 1943 at Eastland Co., TX, at age 89. She was buried in December 1943 at Eastland Cemetery, Eastland, Eastland Co., TX, Findagrave #50668647, surname misspelled "McMillon" on her headstone.

     Minnie Lee Ritchie was born on 9 July 1911 at Como, Hopkins Co., TX.¹ She was the daughter of Ransen P. Ritchie and Maggie Collins. Minnie Lee Ritchie died on 11 November 1994 at age 83.

     Minnie Pearl Ritchie was born on 12 April 1891 at Texas.¹ She was the daughter of Martin Alexander Ritchie and Mary Ann McManus. Minnie Pearl Ritchie died on 31 December 1977 at Payson, Gila Co., TX, at age 86.

     Peter A. Ritchie was born on 12 November 1824 at Cabarrus Co., NC. He married Mary Keefauver, daughter of Henry Keefhaver and Elizabeth Galloway, on 23 November 1851 at Washington Co., TN. Peter A. Ritchie died on 1 November 1856 at Macoupin Co. (probably), IL, at age 31. He was buried in November 1856 at Range Cemetery, Palmyra, Macoupin Co., IL.

     Ransen P. Ritchie was born on 13 March 1878 at Texas.¹ He was the son of Martin Alexander Ritchie and Mary Ann McManus. Ransen P. Ritchie married Maggie Collins, daughter of Redden Collins and Melinda Virginia Scarborough, on 15 November 1903 at Hopkins Co., TX. Ransen P. Ritchie died on 2 November 1918 at Texas at age 40. He was buried in November 1918 at Como Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #53608512.

     Robert Glenn Ritchie was also known as "Bobby". He was born on 29 January 1946 at Hopkins Co., TX. He was the son of Herman Marshall Ritchie and Letha Barnes. Robert Glenn Ritchie married Carolyn Annice Goldsmith on 11 February 1977 at Hopkins Co., TX, Carolyn was previously married to Robert F. Nickerson, Jr. and James D. Plott. Robert Glenn Ritchie and Carolyn Annice Goldsmith were divorced on 28 March 1980 at Hopkins Co., TX. Robert Glenn Ritchie died on 7 June 2019 at Longview, Gregg Co., TX, at age 73

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

LONGVIEW — Graveside service for Robert Glenn Ritchie (Bobby) will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Como Cemetery. A visitation will be held before the service from 1:00-2:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 9, 2019 at Murray-Orwosky Funeral Home in Sulphur Springs, TX.

Bobby was born on January 29, 1946 and passed away on June 7, 2019.

A lifelong resident of Hopkins County, he worked for AK Gillis for 30 years. Bobby had a smile that could light up a room and was loved for his sense of humor and willingness to give 100% towards anything asked of him. He made it obvious that he loved his family more than life itself. His absence will be missed by all who have known him.

Bobby is survived by his wife of 24 years, Peggy Jo, of Liberty City, Texas; daughter, Robin Stevens and husband, Jeff, of Sulphur Springs, Texas; daughter, Mary McCubbin, of Vilonia, Arkansas; son, Daniel and wife, Misty, of Longview, Texas. In addition, he leaves behind 12 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. Other surviving family members including the following: brother, Richard Craft and wife, Vida, of Ore City, Texas; sister, Louise Hill of Tyler, Texas; sister, Doris Young of Lubbock, Texas; sister, Peggy Joyce Winkle of Lake Tawakoni, Texas, as well as many nieces and nephews.

Bobby was preceded in death by his parents, Letha Barnes and Hump Ritchie of Como, Texas; sister, Wanda Ritchie, of Sulphur Springs, Texas; brother, David Ritchie of Como, Texas; brother, Jerry Craft of Lubbock, Texas; and, brother, Teddy Craft, of Lubbock.

He was buried in June 2019 at Como Cemetery, Como, Hopkins Co., TX, Findagrave #199870327.

     Sarah E. Ritchie Ritchie was born on 1 September 1874 at Illinois. She was the daughter of Martin Alexander Ritchie and Mary Ann McManus. Sarah E. Ritchie Ritchie married Robert Wesley Long, son of Henry Travis Long and Lavina Jane Godwin, on 11 May 1890 at Hunt Co., TX. Sarah E. Ritchie Ritchie lived on 4 June 1900 at Commerce, Hunt Co., TX.¹ She lived on 18 April 1910 at Justice Precinct 1, Mills Co., TX, farming.² She died on 24 July 1955 at age 80. She was buried in July 1955 at Big Valley Cemetery, Goldthwaite, Mills Co., TX, Findagrave #77243158.