Mary Ann Ralston1,2,3,4,5

F, b. 6 August 1865, d. 10 December 1919
Pedigree
Father*Andrew J Ralston b. 10 Mar 1829, d. 22 Jun 1897
Mother*Lydia Ann Stuck b. Nov 1835, d. 1 Jan 1916
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*6 August 1865 Mary was born on 6 August 1865 in Illinois.6,3,4,7 
 She was the daughter of Andrew J Ralston and Lydia Ann Stuck. 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Andrew J Ralston's household included Lydia, Stephen, Charles, Joseph, Mary, Rachel, Timothy and William in Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.3 
(daughter) Census18801 June 1880 Mary, Rachel and Orra was listed as a daughter in Andrew J Ralston's household on the 1880 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.8 
Marriage*18 March 1883 Mary Ann Ralston married Cyrus Walter Reynolds on 18 March 1883 in Clark County, Illinois.2,9 
Married Name18 March 1883  As of 18 March 1883, her married name was Reynolds (Ralston). 
Census1900*19 June 1900 Mary was listed as Cyrus Walter Reynolds's wife on the 1900 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 
Census1910*6 May 1910 Mary was listed as Cyrus Walter Reynolds's wife on the 1910 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.10 
Burial*1919 Mary Ann Ralston was buried in 1919 in Bailiff Cemetery, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.6 
Death*10 December 1919 Mary died on 10 December 1919 in Melrose, Clark County, Illinois, at age 54.6,7 

Family

Cyrus Walter Reynolds b. Dec 1856, d. 2 Jun 1930
Marriage*18 March 1883 She married Cyrus Walter Reynolds on 18 March 1883 in Clark County, Illinois.2,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] Clark County Illinois Genealogical Society, Cemetery Records for Johnson, Melrose, Orange and York Townships in Clark County Illinois, p. 8.
  2. [S296] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County, Illinois Marriages 1819 - 1881 (contains some marriages into 1897).
  3. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S94] 1900, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  5. [S4827] Church of Jesus Christ Latter Day Saints, IA, Marriages, 1809-1992.
  6. [S109] Clark County Illinois Genealogical Society, Cemetery Records for Johnson, Melrose, Orange and York Townships in Clark County Illinois.
  7. [S4830] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Deaths & Stillb., 1916-1947.
  8. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  9. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  10. [S1729] 1910, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.

Mary Ella Ralston1,2

F, b. 31 October 1887, d. 12 September 1985
Pedigree
Father*Joseph M Ralston1 b. 9 Mar 1863, d. 24 Jul 1915
Mother*Mary Ann Revis1 b. 15 Aug 1860, d. 8 Aug 1935
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*31 October 1887 Mary Ella Ralston was born on 31 October 1887 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Joseph M Ralston and Mary Ann Revis.1 
Married Name4 November 1906  As of 4 November 1906, her married name was Wall (Ralston).1,2,3 
Marriage*4 November 1906 Mary Ella Ralston married Billie Levi Wall on 4 November 1906 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.1,2,3 
Census1910*17 May 1910 Mary was listed as Billie Levi Wall's wife on the 1910 Census in Farmersville, Tulare County, California.4 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 Billie Levi Wall listed Mary Ella Ralston as the person that would always know Billie's address or was Next of Kin on 12 September 1918 in Tulare County, California, France.5 
Census1920*6 February 1920 Mary was listed as Billie Levi Wall's wife on the 1920 Census in Exeter Township, Tulare County, California.6 
Census1930*25 April 1930 Mary was listed as Billie Levi Wall's wife on the 1930 Census in Exeter Township, Tulare County, California.7 
Census1940*5 April 1940 Mary was listed as Billie Levi Wall's wife on the 1940 Census in Exeter Township, Tulare County, California.8 
(wife) Death3 August 1972 Mary's husband, Billie, died on 3 August 1972 in Visalia, Tulare County, California.2,9 
Death*12 September 1985 Mary Ella Ralston died on 12 September 1985 in Farmersville, Tulare County, California, at age 97.2,9,10 

Family

Billie Levi Wall b. 2 Nov 1883, d. 3 Aug 1972
Marriage*4 November 1906 She married Billie Levi Wall on 4 November 1906 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.1,2,3 

Citations

  1. [S9964] Newspaper: Obits, Articles and Notices.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4849] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1957.
  4. [S10257] 1910, Tulare County, California.
  5. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  6. [S6645] 1920, Tulare County, California.
  7. [S5757] 1930, Tulare County, California.
  8. [S6646] 1940, Tulare County, California.
  9. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
  10. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Mary Jane Ralston1,2

F, b. 28 January 1856, d. 13 August 1934
Pedigree
Father*Enoch C Ralston b. 8 Nov 1823, d. 25 Jan 1918
Mother*Mary Spivey b. c 1823, d. 28 Apr 1901
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*28 January 1856 Mary was born on 28 January 1856 in Illinois. (or 1857).1,3,2 
 She was the daughter of Enoch C Ralston and Mary Spivey. 
(household member) Census18601860 On the 1860 census, Enoch C Ralston's household included Mary, Emily, Joseph, Mary, Harvey and Richard in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
(household member) Census187012 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Enoch C Ralston's household included Mary, Joseph, Mary and Harvey in Plainfield, Will County, Illinois.4 
Married Name12 September 1875  As of 12 September 1875, her married name was Park (Ralston).5,6 
Marriage*12 September 1875 Mary Jane Ralston married Alexander Ross Park on 12 September 1875 in Will County, Illinois.5,3,6 
Census1880*21 June 1880 Mary was listed as Alexander Ross Park's wife on the 1880 Census in Farmington Township, Rooks County, Kansas.7 
Census1900*7 June 1900 Mary was listed as Alexander Ross Park's wife on the 1900 Census in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.3 
Census1910*22 April 1910 Mary was listed as Alexander Ross Park's wife on the 1910 Census in Momence Township, Kankakee County, Illinois.8 
Married Name11 June 1918  As of 11 June 1918, her married name was Ball (Ralston).9 
Marriage*11 June 1918 Mary Jane Ralston married Orville Elliott Ball on 11 June 1918 in Kankakee County, Illinois.9 
Census1920*6 January 1920 Mary was listed as 's wife on the 1920 Census in Ganeer Township, Kankakee County, Illinois.10 
Census1930*4 April 1930 Mary was listed as Orville Elliott Ball's wife on the 1930 Census in Momence, Kankakee County, Illinois.11 
Death*13 August 1934 Mary died on 13 August 1934 in Hudson, Steuben County, Indiana, at age 78.2 

Family 1

Alexander Ross Park b. Jan 1843, d. 19 Jan 1912
Marriage*12 September 1875 She married Alexander Ross Park on 12 September 1875 in Will County, Illinois.5,3,6 

Family 2

Orville Elliott Ball b. Jan 1844, d. 17 Apr 1935
Marriage*11 June 1918 Mary Jane Ralston married Orville Elliott Ball on 11 June 1918 in Kankakee County, Illinois.9 

Citations

  1. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  3. [S1918] 1900, Chicago, Cook County, Illinois.
  4. [S2912] 1870, Will County, Illinois.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  6. [S8266] Illinois, Marriage Index, 1860-1920.
  7. [S8045] 1880, Rooks County, Kansas.
  8. [S4776] 1910, Kankakee County, Illinois.
  9. [S6341] Kankakee County Clerk's Office Genealogical Records, IL, Kankakee County Marriage Index, 1889-1962.
  10. [S4777] 1920, Kankakee County, Illinois.
  11. [S4775] 1930, Kankakee County, Illinois.

Mattie A Ralston1,2

F, b. 18 November 1866, d. 3 June 1885
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Riley Ralston b. 15 Aug 1835, d. 11 Jun 1917
Mother*Mahala Jane Spivey b. May 1843, d. 1927
Relationships5th cousin 2 times removed of Athol Louis Cline
1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*18 November 1866 Mattie was born on 18 November 1866 in Illinois.1,3 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Riley Ralston and Mahala Jane Spivey. 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Thomas Riley Ralston's household included Mahala, Amy, Indiana, Mattie and Marion in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 
(daughter) Census18801 June 1880 Amy, Indiana, Mattie and Louisa was listed as a daughter in Thomas Riley Ralston's household on the 1880 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.5 
Married Name18 December 1883  As of 18 December 1883, her married name was Stuck (Ralston).6 
Marriage*18 December 1883 Mattie A Ralston married Jesse B Stuck on 18 December 1883 in Clark County, Illinois.6 
Death*3 June 1885 Mattie died on 3 June 1885 at age 18.3 

Family

Jesse B Stuck b. 31 Oct 1857, d. 27 Jun 1941
Marriage*18 December 1883 She married Jesse B Stuck on 18 December 1883 in Clark County, Illinois.6 

Citations

  1. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 412B.
  5. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 139B.
  6. [S2841] Illinois Marriage Collection 1790-1860.

Maxine Ralston1

F, b. 5 December 1923, d. 2 December 2014
Pedigree
Father*William Jefferson Ralston1 b. 23 Jan 1882, d. 8 Mar 1961
Mother*Odessa Smith1 b. 22 Apr 1886, d. 8 Jan 1965
Relationship3rd cousin of Raymond Leo Garrison
Name Variation  Maxine Ralston was also known as Winona Maxine Ralston.2 
Birth*5 December 1923 She was born on 5 December 1923 in Arkansas.1,3 
 She was the daughter of William Jefferson Ralston and Odessa Smith.1 
(daughter) Census193015 April 1930 Maxine was listed as a daughter in William Jefferson Ralston's household on the 1930 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.1 
(daughter) Census19406 May 1940 Maxine was listed as a daughter in William Jefferson Ralston's household on the 1940 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.4 
Married Name26 September 1948  As of 26 September 1948, her married name was Smith (Ralston).3,2 
Marriage*26 September 1948 Maxine Ralston married James Albert Smith on 26 September 1948 in Washington County, Arkansas.3,2 
(wife) Death20 August 1972 Maxine's husband, James, died on 20 August 1972.3,5 
Death*2 December 2014 Maxine Ralston died on 2 December 2014 in Blue Eye, Stone County, Missouri, at age 90.3 

Family

James Albert Smith b. 24 Jun 1922, d. 20 Aug 1972
Marriage*26 September 1948 She married James Albert Smith on 26 September 1948 in Washington County, Arkansas.3,2 

Citations

  1. [S4906] 1930, Benton County, Arkansas.
  2. [S4849] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1957.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S5622] 1940, Benton County, Arkansas.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Minnie Myrtle Ralston1,2

F, b. December 1893
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ralston1 b. 7 Aug 1858, d. 10 May 1925
Mother*Callie Ferguson1 b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jul 1947
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*December 1893 Minnie Myrtle Ralston was born in December 1893 in Arkansas.1 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson.1 
(daughter) Census19001 June 1900 Hester, Sarah, Minnie and Lena was listed as a daughter in Thomas Ralston's household on the 1900 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.1 
(subject) Photographcirca 1901 William, Walter, Lily, Hester, Sarah, Lena, Albert and Minnie was photographed with Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson circa 1901.
Married Name16 July 1909  As of 16 July 1909, her married name was Mcgaugh (Ralston).3 
Marriage*16 July 1909 Minnie Myrtle Ralston married Rastus Raymond Mcgaugh on 16 July 1909 in Benton County, Arkansas.3 
Census1910*26 April 1910 Minnie was listed as Rastus Raymond Mcgaugh's wife on the 1910 Census in Washington Township, Benton County, Arkansas.4 
Census1920*11 January 1920 Minnie was listed as Rastus Raymond Mcgaugh's wife on the 1920 Census in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.5 
(wife) Death1921 Minnie's husband, Rastus, died in 1921 in Bannock County, Idaho.2 
Married Name17 March 1923  As of 17 March 1923, her married name was Nyman (Ralston).6 
Marriage*17 March 1923 Minnie Myrtle Ralston married Albert Nyman on 17 March 1923 in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho.6 
Census1930*12 April 1930 Minnie was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Alameda, Bannock County, Idaho.7 
Census1940*15 April 1940 Minnie was listed as 's wife on the 1940 Census in Alameda, Bannock County, Idaho.8 

Family 1

Rastus Raymond Mcgaugh b. 26 Aug 1891, d. 1921
Marriage*16 July 1909 She married Rastus Raymond Mcgaugh on 16 July 1909 in Benton County, Arkansas.3 

Family 2

Albert Nyman b. 27 Nov 1878, d. 5 Aug 1941
Marriage*17 March 1923 Minnie Myrtle Ralston married Albert Nyman on 17 March 1923 in Burley, Cassia County, Idaho.6 

Citations

  1. [S4016] 1900, Benton County, Arkansas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4849] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1957.
  4. [S4903] 1910, Benton County, Arkansas.
  5. [S5146] 1920, Bannock County, Idaho.
  6. [S2077] Idaho Marriage Index 1842-1962, 1975-1996.
  7. [S5147] 1930, Bannock County, Idaho.
  8. [S5798] 1940, Bannock County, Idaho.

Naoma Ralston1

F, b. February 1893
Pedigree
Father*Marion Wheeler Ralston1 b. May 1869, d. 11 Dec 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Henderson1 b. 27 Dec 1869, d. 2 Apr 1933
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*February 1893 Naoma Ralston was born in February 1893 in Indiana.1 
 She was the daughter of Marion Wheeler Ralston and Mary Ann Henderson.1 
(daughter) Census190016 June 1900 Naoma and Jane was listed as a daughter in Marion Wheeler Ralston's household on the 1900 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
(daughter) Census191012 May 1910 Naoma and Jane was listed as a daughter in Marion Wheeler Ralston's household on the 1910 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S94] 1900, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S1729] 1910, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.

Orra Amanda Ralston1

F, b. 14 June 1873, d. 26 August 1947
Pedigree
Father*Andrew J Ralston b. 10 Mar 1829, d. 22 Jun 1897
Mother*Lydia Ann Stuck b. Nov 1835, d. 1 Jan 1916
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Name Variation  Orra Amanda Ralston was also known as Otta Amada.2 
Name Variation  Orra Amanda Ralston was also known as Ora Max Ralston.3,4,5 
Birth*14 June 1873 Orra was born on 14 June 1873 in Clark County, Illinois.3,2 
 She was the daughter of Andrew J Ralston and Lydia Ann Stuck. 
(daughter) Census18801 June 1880 Mary, Rachel and Orra was listed as a daughter in Andrew J Ralston's household on the 1880 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 
Married Name25 May 1891  As of 25 May 1891, her married name was Clements (Ralston).6,4 
Marriage*25 May 1891 Orra Amanda Ralston married Theodore Marian Clements on 25 May 1891 in Clark County, Illinois.6,4 
Census1900*21 June 1900 Theodore, Orra and Virgil was listed as a cousin in 's household on the 1900 Census in Elm Township, Allen County, Kansas.7 
Census1910*6 May 1910 Orra was listed as Theodore Marian Clements's wife on the 1910 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.6 
Census1920*2 January 1920 Orra was listed as Theodore Marian Clements's wife on the 1920 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.8 
Census1930*19 April 1930 Orra was listed as Theodore Marian Clements's wife on the 1930 Census in Licking Township, Crawford County, Illinois.9 
(wife) Death7 February 1933 Orra's husband, Theodore, died on 7 February 1933 in Prairie Township, Crawford County, Illinois.5 
(mother-in-law) Census19401 May 1940 Orra was listed as a mother-in-law in Weldon L Dix's household on the 1940 Census in Robinson Township, Crawford County, Illinois.10 
Death*26 August 1947 Orra Amanda Ralston died on 26 August 1947 in Effingham, Effingham County, Illinois, at age 74.2 
Burial* She was buried in Mount Olive Cemetery, Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.1 

Family

Theodore Marian Clements b. 17 Dec 1869, d. 7 Feb 1933
Marriage*25 May 1891 She married Theodore Marian Clements on 25 May 1891 in Clark County, Illinois.6,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S4830] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Deaths & Stillb., 1916-1947.
  3. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  5. [S1471] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950.
  6. [S1729] 1910, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  7. [S2401] 1900, Allen County, Kansas.
  8. [S2335] 1920, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  9. [S3466] 1930, Licking Township, Crawford County, Illinois.
  10. [S5472] 1940, Robinson Township, Crawford County, Illinois.

Orville Ray Ralston1

M, b. circa 1901
Pedigree
Father*Richard Ralston2 b. 19 Sep 1862, d. 21 May 1951
Mother*Millie Simpson2 b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 10 Jun 1956
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Name Variation  Orville Ray Ralston was also known as Ray Ralston.2 
Birth*circa 1901 He was born circa 1901 in Arkansas.2 
 He was the son of Richard Ralston and Millie Simpson.2 
(son) Census19109 May 1910 Ura, Arthur and Orville was listed as a son in Richard Ralston's household on the 1910 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.2 
(son) Census19303 May 1930 Orville was listed as a son in Richard Ralston's household on the 1930 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.1 
Marriage*14 September 1931 Orville Ray Ralston married Alica Marie Kendrick on 14 September 1931 in Union County, Missouri.3 
Census1940*15 April 1940 Orville was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.4 

Family

Alica Marie Kendrick b. 19 Mar 1912
Marriage*14 September 1931 He married Alica Marie Kendrick on 14 September 1931 in Union County, Missouri.3 

Citations

  1. [S5138] 1930, Washington County, Arkansas.
  2. [S4905] 1910, Washington County, Arkansas.
  3. [S3948] Missouri Marriage Index 1805-2002.
  4. [S5932] 1940, Washington County, Arkansas.

Prevo Ralston1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. June 1844, d. 12 November 1932
Pedigree
Father*Richard Ralston b. c 1798, d. 8 Nov 1856
Mother*Rachael Prevo b. 5 Aug 1802, d. 18 Aug 1856
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*June 1844 Prevo was born in June 1844 in Illinois.8,3,4 
 He was the son of Richard Ralston and Rachael Prevo. 
(household member) Census185024 September 1850 On the 1850 census, Richard Ralston's household included Rachael, Frances, Prevo, Elizabeth, Richard, Joseph, Thomas and Rachel in York Township, Clark County, Illinois.9 
Census1860*1860 On the 1860 census, 's household included Prevo in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.10 
Milit-Serv* He served in the military in the 76th Regiment, Illinois Infantry during the Civil War.11 
Marriage*15 March 1868 He married first Angeline Evans on 15 March 1868 in Clark County, Illinois.2,12 
Census1870*14 July 1870 Prevo was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.5 
(husband) Death13 October 1878 Prevo's wife, Angeline, died on 13 October 1878 in Melrose, Clark County, Illinois, Childbirth.3,13 
Census1880*1 June 1880 Prevo was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*22 February 1881 He married second Matilda Alice Buckner, daughter of William Robert Buckner and Elizabeth Spencer, on 22 February 1881 in Clark County, Illinois.2,12 
(husband) Death26 May 1882 Prevo's wife, Matilda, died on 26 May 1882.3 
Marriage*23 October 1895 Prevo Ralston married Alfreda Bell on 23 October 1895 in Clark County, Illinois.2,12 
Occupation*1900 Prevo Ralston was a farmer in 1900 in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 
Census1900*16 June 1900 Prevo was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 
Census1910*10 May 1910 Prevo was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.14 
(husband) Death1913 Prevo's wife, Alfreda, died in 1913.3,15 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 Allen Chester Ralston listed Prevo Ralston as the person that would always know Allen's address or was Next of Kin on 12 September 1918 in West Union, Clark County, Illinois.16 
(father-in-law) Census19205 January 1920 Prevo was listed as a father-in-law in Thomas J Wheeler's household on the 1920 Census in Robinson Township, Crawford County, Illinois.17 
(father-in-law) Census19309 April 1930 Prevo was listed as a father-in-law in Thomas J Wheeler's household on the 1930 Census in Robinson Township, Crawford County, Illinois.18 
Death*12 November 1932 Prevo died on 12 November 1932 in Robinson Township, Crawford County, Illinois, at age 88.3,19 
Burial* He was buried in Plymouth Cemetery, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.3,15 

Family 1

Angeline Evans b. 1846, d. 13 Oct 1878
Marriage*15 March 1868 He married first Angeline Evans on 15 March 1868 in Clark County, Illinois.2,12 
Children

Family 2

Matilda Alice Buckner b. 15 Nov 1858, d. 26 May 1882
Marriage*22 February 1881 Prevo Ralston married second Matilda Alice Buckner, daughter of William Robert Buckner and Elizabeth Spencer, on 22 February 1881 in Clark County, Illinois.2,12 
Child

Family 3

Alfreda Bell b. Nov 1859, d. 1913
Marriage*23 October 1895 Prevo Ralston married Alfreda Bell on 23 October 1895 in Clark County, Illinois.2,12 
Children

Citations

  1. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 139A.
  2. [S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
  3. [S109] Clark County Illinois Genealogical Society, Cemetery Records for Johnson, Melrose, Orange and York Townships in Clark County Illinois.
  4. [S94] 1900, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  5. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  6. [S606] 1850, York Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 235.
  7. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  8. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  9. [S606] 1850, York Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  10. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 61.
  11. [S3932] National Park Service, Civil War Soldiers and Sailors System.
  12. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  13. [S258] Death Records of Clark County, Illinois.
  14. [S1729] 1910, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  15. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  16. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  17. [S1596] 1920, Robinson Township, Crawford County, Illinois.
  18. [S1507] 1930, Robinson Township, Crawford County, Illinois.
  19. [S1471] Illinois State Archives, Illinois Statewide Death Index, 1916-1950.

Rachel Ralston1

F, b. 12 February 1863, d. 3 February 1942
Pedigree
Father*Andrew J Ralston b. 10 Mar 1829, d. 22 Jun 1897
Mother*Lydia Ann Stuck b. Nov 1835, d. 1 Jan 1916
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*12 February 1863 Rachel was born on 12 February 1863 in Illinois.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Andrew J Ralston and Lydia Ann Stuck. 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Andrew J Ralston's household included Lydia, Stephen, Charles, Joseph, Mary, Rachel, Timothy and William in Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.1 
(daughter) Census18801 June 1880 Mary, Rachel and Orra was listed as a daughter in Andrew J Ralston's household on the 1880 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 
Married Name20 October 1881  As of 20 October 1881, her married name was Dix (Ralston).4 
Marriage*20 October 1881 Rachel Ralston married Job Dix on 20 October 1881 in Clark County, Illinois.4 
(wife) Death2 January 1886 Rachel's husband, Job, died on 2 January 1886 in Clark County, Illinois.5 
Married Name6 June 1886  As of 6 June 1886, her married name was Evans (Ralston).6 
Marriage*6 June 1886 Rachel Ralston married second Charles Hungerford Evans, son of Nixon Evans and Clarrisa Hungerford, on 6 June 1886 in Clark County, Illinois.6,4 
Census1900*16 June 1900 Rachel was listed as Charles Hungerford Evans's wife on the 1900 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.6 
(wife) Death11 November 1902 Rachel's husband, Charles, died on 11 November 1902 in Clark County, Illinois.5 
Married Namecirca 1908  As of circa 1908, her married name was Weller (Ralston).2 
Marriage*circa 1908 Rachel Ralston married third Reuben Weller circa 1908.2,7 
Census1910*25 April 1910 Rachel was listed as Reuben Weller's wife on the 1910 Census in Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.7 
Census1920*14 January 1920 Rachel was listed as Reuben Weller's wife on the 1920 Census in Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.8 
Census1930*5 April 1930 Rachel was listed as Reuben Weller's wife on the 1930 Census in Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.9 
Census1940*23 April 1940 Rachel was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in West York, Crawford County, Illinois.10 
Death*3 February 1942 She died on 3 February 1942 in Palestine Township, Crawford County, Illinois, at age 78.2 

Family 1

Job Dix b. Jan 1852, d. 2 Jan 1886
Marriage*20 October 1881 She married Job Dix on 20 October 1881 in Clark County, Illinois.4 
Child

Family 2

Charles Hungerford Evans b. 1 Sep 1854, d. 11 Nov 1902
Marriage*6 June 1886 Rachel Ralston married second Charles Hungerford Evans, son of Nixon Evans and Clarrisa Hungerford, on 6 June 1886 in Clark County, Illinois.6,4 
Children

Family 3

Reuben Weller b. 16 Mar 1860, d. 6 Nov 1938
Marriage*circa 1908 Rachel Ralston married third Reuben Weller circa 1908.2,7 

Citations

  1. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S4830] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, IL, Deaths & Stillb., 1916-1947.
  3. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S2841] Illinois Marriage Collection 1790-1860.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  6. [S94] 1900, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  7. [S2395] 1910, Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.
  8. [S2396] 1920, Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.
  9. [S2427] 1930, Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.
  10. [S5526] 1940, Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.

Rachel Ralston1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1840
Pedigree
Father*Richard Ralston b. c 1798, d. 8 Nov 1856
Mother*Rachael Prevo b. 5 Aug 1802, d. 18 Aug 1856
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*circa 1840 Rachel was born circa 1840 in Illinois.2 
 She was the daughter of Richard Ralston and Rachael Prevo. 
(household member) Census185024 September 1850 On the 1850 census, Richard Ralston's household included Rachael, Frances, Prevo, Elizabeth, Richard, Joseph, Thomas and Rachel in York Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Marriage*19 February 1859 She married Charles Spivey on 19 February 1859 in Clark County, Illinois.1,5 
Married Name19 February 1859  As of 19 February 1859, her married name was Spivey (Ralston). 
Census1860*1860 On the 1860 census, Charles Spivey's household included Rachel and Amelia in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 
(wife) Death4 August 1865 Rachel's husband, Charles, died on 4 August 1865 in Little Rock, Pulaski County, Arkansas.6 
Census1870*14 July 1870 Rachel was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 

Family

Charles Spivey b. c 1839, d. 4 Aug 1865
Marriage*19 February 1859 She married Charles Spivey on 19 February 1859 in Clark County, Illinois.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S296] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County, Illinois Marriages 1819 - 1881 (contains some marriages into 1897).
  2. [S606] 1850, York Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  5. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  6. [S10547] Illinois, US Databases of Illinois Verterans Index, 1775-1995.

Rachel E Ralston1,2,3

F, b. January 1858, d. 6 July 1933
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Marion Ralston b. 1833, d. 8 Jul 1864
Mother*Wilmetta M Leonard b. 1 Mar 1836, d. 7 Mar 1921
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*January 1858 Rachel was born in January 1858 in Illinois.1,2,3 
 She was the daughter of Joseph Marion Ralston and Wilmetta M Leonard. 
(household member) Census18601860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Marion Ralston's household included Wilmetta, Rachel and Thomas in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Wilmetta M Leonard's household included Rachel, Thomas, Richard and Joseph in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Married Name12 August 1877  As of 12 August 1877, her married name was Mondy (Ralston).3,4 
Marriage*12 August 1877 Rachel E Ralston married James W Monday on 12 August 1877 in Washington County, Arkansas.3,4 
(daughter) Census188016 June 1880 Sarah and Rachel was listed as a daughter in Wilmetta M Leonard's household on the 1880 Census in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.5 
(daughter) Census19001 June 1900 Rachel was listed as a daughter in Wilmetta M Leonard's household on the 1900 Census in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.6 
(daughter) Census19103 May 1910 Rachel was listed as a daughter in Wilmetta M Leonard's household on the 1910 Census in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.7 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 George Lawson Mondy listed Rachel E Ralston as the person that would always know George's address or was Next of Kin on 12 September 1918 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.8 
(sister) Census192016 January 1920 Rachel was listed as a sister in Silas Wilson's household on the 1920 Census in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.9 
(mother) Census193017 April 1930 Rachel was listed as a mother in George Lawson Mondy's household on the 1930 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.10 
Death*6 July 1933 Rachel E Ralston died on 6 July 1933 in Benton County, Arkansas, at age 75.11 

Family

James W Monday b. c 1851
Marriage*12 August 1877 She married James W Monday on 12 August 1877 in Washington County, Arkansas.3,4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S6988] Arkansas Marriages, 1820-1949.
  5. [S4902] 1880, Washington County, Arkansas.
  6. [S6334] 1900, Washington County, Arkansas.
  7. [S4905] 1910, Washington County, Arkansas.
  8. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  9. [S5933] 1920, Washington County, Arkansas.
  10. [S4906] 1930, Benton County, Arkansas.
  11. [S3986] Arkansas Death Index: 1914-1950.

Ralph Ralston1

M, b. 17 March 1889, d. 2 August 1957
Pedigree
Father*Harvey Guy Ralston1 b. Dec 1859, d. 5 Jun 1923
Mother*Charlotte Saunders1 b. 5 Jan 1865, d. 11 Dec 1937
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*17 March 1889 Ralph Ralston was born on 17 March 1889 in Belleville, Republic County, Kansas.1,2 
 He was the son of Harvey Guy Ralston and Charlotte Saunders.1 
(son) Census19007 June 1900 Delbert and Ralph was listed as a son in Harvey Guy Ralston's household on the 1900 Census in Ganeer Township, Kankakee County, Illinois.1 
(son) Census191026 April 1910 Ralph was listed as a son in Harvey Guy Ralston's household on the 1910 Census in Momence Township, Kankakee County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*28 July 1910 Ralph Ralston married Bertha Irene Kious on 28 July 1910 in Kankakee County, Illinois.4,5 
Milit-Regist*5 June 1917 Ralph Ralston signeddraft registration on 5 June 1917 in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.6 
Census1920*13 January 1920 Ralph was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Kankakee, Kankakee County, Illinois.7 
Occupation*1930 He was a real estate agent in 1930 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.4 
Census1930*7 April 1930 Ralph was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.4 
Census1940*15 April 1940 Ralph was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.8 
Milit-Regist*26 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 26 April 1942 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas.9 
Death*2 August 1957 Ralph died on 2 August 1957 in McAllen, Hidalgo County, Texas, at age 68.10,2 

Family

Bertha Irene Kious b. 14 Sep 1889, d. 18 Nov 1982
Marriage*28 July 1910 He married Bertha Irene Kious on 28 July 1910 in Kankakee County, Illinois.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S5033] 1900, Kankakee County, Illinois.
  2. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  3. [S4776] 1910, Kankakee County, Illinois.
  4. [S5269] 1930, Hidalgo County, Texas.
  5. [S6341] Kankakee County Clerk's Office Genealogical Records, IL, Kankakee County Marriage Index, 1889-1962.
  6. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  7. [S4777] 1920, Kankakee County, Illinois.
  8. [S7556] 1940, Hidalgo County, Texas.
  9. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  10. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.

Richard Ralston1,2,3

M, b. circa 1798, d. 8 November 1856
Pedigree
Relationship2nd great-grandfather of Raymond Leo Garrison
ChartsAncestors: Garrison, Raymond
Birth*circa 1798 Richard was born circa 1798 in Kentucky.2 
Marriage*7 January 1823 He married Rachael Prevo on 7 January 1823 in Wayne County, Indiana.2,1,4 
Landcontra*between 6 July 1839 and 20 May 1841 He purchased 236.13 acres of land SW 1/4 Section 28 (55.74 acres), NE 1/4 Section 32 (159.84 acres), NW 1/4 Section 33 (20.55 acres), Township 9 N, Range 12 W, between 6 July 1839 and 20 May 1841 in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.5,6 
Census1840*1840 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1840 Census in Clark County, Illinois.3 
Census1850*24 September 1850 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in York Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Death*8 November 1856 He died on 8 November 1856 in West York, Crawford County, Illinois.7 
Burial* He was buried in Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Marshall, Clark County, Illinois.7 

Family

Rachael Prevo b. 5 Aug 1802, d. 18 Aug 1856
Marriage*7 January 1823 He married Rachael Prevo on 7 January 1823 in Wayne County, Indiana.2,1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S894] Marriage Index: IL, IN, KY, OH, TN (1720-1926) (CD# 2).
  2. [S606] 1850, York Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S886] 1840, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S1675] State of Indiana, Indiana Marriages index.
  5. [S1208] US General Land Office, Land Grant Record for Clark Co., Illinois.
  6. [S1686] Bureau Land Management, BLM GLO Records, Il2980_.494, 12676.
  7. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Richard Ralston1

M, b. 19 September 1862, d. 21 May 1951
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Marion Ralston b. 1833, d. 8 Jul 1864
Mother*Wilmetta M Leonard b. 1 Mar 1836, d. 7 Mar 1921
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*19 September 1862 Richard was born on 19 September 1862 in Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of Joseph Marion Ralston and Wilmetta M Leonard. 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Wilmetta M Leonard's household included Rachel, Thomas, Richard and Joseph in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
Marriage*11 February 1886 Richard Ralston married Amanda A Aron on 11 February 1886 in Washington County, Arkansas.2,3 
(husband) Death10 August 1896 Richard's wife, Amanda, died on 10 August 1896.2 
Marriage*22 January 1897 Richard Ralston married Millie Simpson on 22 January 1897 in Washington County, Arkansas.4 
Census1900*4 June 1900 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.5 
Census1910*9 May 1910 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.6 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 Arthur Richard Ralston listed Richard Ralston as the person that would always know Arthur's address or was Next of Kin on 12 September 1918 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.7 
Census1920*7 January 1920 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.8 
Census1930*3 May 1930 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.9 
Census1940*20 April 1940 Richard was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.10 
Death*21 May 1951 Richard died on 21 May 1951 at age 88.2 

Family 1

Amanda A Aron b. 22 Dec 1862, d. 10 Aug 1896
Marriage*11 February 1886 He married Amanda A Aron on 11 February 1886 in Washington County, Arkansas.2,3 
Child

Family 2

Millie Simpson b. 5 Feb 1872, d. 10 Jun 1956
Marriage*22 January 1897 Richard Ralston married Millie Simpson on 22 January 1897 in Washington County, Arkansas.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S5079] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1944.
  4. [S4849] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1957.
  5. [S6334] 1900, Washington County, Arkansas.
  6. [S4905] 1910, Washington County, Arkansas.
  7. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  8. [S5933] 1920, Washington County, Arkansas.
  9. [S5138] 1930, Washington County, Arkansas.
  10. [S5932] 1940, Washington County, Arkansas.
  11. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.

Richard M Ralston1,2,3

M, b. circa 1843
Pedigree
Father*Richard Ralston b. c 1798, d. 8 Nov 1856
Mother*Rachael Prevo b. 5 Aug 1802, d. 18 Aug 1856
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*circa 1843 Richard was born circa 1843 in Illinois.2,4 
 He was the son of Richard Ralston and Rachael Prevo. 
(household member) Census185024 September 1850 On the 1850 census, Richard Ralston's household included Rachael, Frances, Prevo, Elizabeth, Richard, Joseph, Thomas and Rachel in York Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 
(household member) Census18601860 On the 1860 census, Enoch C Ralston's household included Mary, Emily, Joseph, Mary, Harvey and Richard in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Marriage*15 April 1861 He married Cynthia Arrowsmith on 15 April 1861 in Clark County, Illinois.1,5 

Family

Cynthia Arrowsmith

Citations

  1. [S296] Clark County Genealogical Society, Clark County, Illinois Marriages 1819 - 1881 (contains some marriages into 1897).
  2. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S606] 1850, York Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S635] 1850, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  5. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.

Sarah Ralston1

F, b. 6 February 1889, d. 23 September 1985
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ralston1 b. 7 Aug 1858, d. 10 May 1925
Mother*Callie Ferguson1 b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jul 1947
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*6 February 1889 Sarah Ralston was born on 6 February 1889 in Arkansas.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson.1 
(daughter) Census19001 June 1900 Hester, Sarah, Minnie and Lena was listed as a daughter in Thomas Ralston's household on the 1900 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.1 
(subject) Photographcirca 1901 William, Walter, Lily, Hester, Sarah, Lena, Albert and Minnie was photographed with Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson circa 1901.
(daughter) Census191023 April 1910 Sarah and Lena was listed as a daughter in Thomas Ralston's household on the 1910 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.3 
Married Name26 July 1912  As of 26 July 1912, her married name was Eversole (Ralston).4 
Marriage*26 July 1912 Sarah Ralston married John Jacob Eversole on 26 July 1912 in Benton County, Arkansas.4 
Census1920*6 January 1920 Sarah was listed as John Jacob Eversole's wife on the 1920 Census in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.5 
Census1930*14 April 1930 Sarah was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Alameda, Bannock County, Idaho.6 
Census1940*22 April 1940 Sarah was listed as John Jacob Eversole's wife on the 1940 Census in Alameda, Bannock County, Idaho.7 
Death*23 September 1985 Sarah Ralston died on 23 September 1985 in Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho, at age 96.2,8 
Burial* She was buried in Restlawn Memorial Gardens, Pocatello, Bannock County, Idaho.2 

Family

John Jacob Eversole b. 22 Feb 1891, d. 5 Jun 1943
Marriage*26 July 1912 She married John Jacob Eversole on 26 July 1912 in Benton County, Arkansas.4 

Citations

  1. [S4016] 1900, Benton County, Arkansas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4903] 1910, Benton County, Arkansas.
  4. [S4849] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1957.
  5. [S5146] 1920, Bannock County, Idaho.
  6. [S5147] 1930, Bannock County, Idaho.
  7. [S5798] 1940, Bannock County, Idaho.
  8. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Stephen Alvy Ralston1

M, b. between June 1861 and October 1861, d. 2 November 1883
Pedigree
Father*Andrew J Ralston b. 10 Mar 1829, d. 22 Jun 1897
Mother*Lydia Ann Stuck b. Nov 1835, d. 1 Jan 1916
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*between June 1861 and October 1861 Stephen was born between June 1861 and October 1861 in Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of Andrew J Ralston and Lydia Ann Stuck. 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Andrew J Ralston's household included Lydia, Stephen, Charles, Joseph, Mary, Rachel, Timothy and William in Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.1 
(son) Census18801 June 1880 Stephen, Joseph and James was listed as a son in Andrew J Ralston's household on the 1880 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 
Death*2 November 1883 Stephen Alvy Ralston died on 2 November 1883 in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 

Citations

  1. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S2341] Illinois, Death Records Index, pre 1916.
  3. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.

Thomas Ralston1,2,3

M, b. 7 August 1858, d. 10 May 1925
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Marion Ralston b. 1833, d. 8 Jul 1864
Mother*Wilmetta M Leonard b. 1 Mar 1836, d. 7 Mar 1921
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*7 August 1858 Thomas was born on 7 August 1858 in Illinois.1,2,4 
 He was the son of Joseph Marion Ralston and Wilmetta M Leonard. 
(household member) Census18601860 On the 1860 census, Joseph Marion Ralston's household included Wilmetta, Rachel and Thomas in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Wilmetta M Leonard's household included Rachel, Thomas, Richard and Joseph in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Marriage*circa 1879 Thomas Ralston married Callie Ferguson circa 1879.4 
Census1880*16 June 1880 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.5 
Census1900*1 June 1900 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.6 
Photograph*circa 1901 He and Callie Ferguson were photographed circa 1901.
Census1910*23 April 1910 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.7 
Census1920*22 January 1920 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.8 
Death*10 May 1925 Thomas died on 10 May 1925 in Benton County, Arkansas, at age 66.4,9 
Burial* He was buried in Elm Springs Cemetery, Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.3 

Family

Callie Ferguson b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jul 1947
Marriage*circa 1879 He married Callie Ferguson circa 1879.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S4901] Joe Ralston, Martha Kuykendall.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S4902] 1880, Washington County, Arkansas.
  6. [S4016] 1900, Benton County, Arkansas.
  7. [S4903] 1910, Benton County, Arkansas.
  8. [S4904] 1920, Benton County, Arkansas.
  9. [S3986] Arkansas Death Index: 1914-1950.

Thomas Ralston1

M, b. 12 August 1894, d. May 1966
Pedigree
Father*Marion Wheeler Ralston1 b. May 1869, d. 11 Dec 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Henderson1 b. 27 Dec 1869, d. 2 Apr 1933
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*12 August 1894 Thomas Ralston was born on 12 August 1894 in Indiana.1,2 
 He was the son of Marion Wheeler Ralston and Mary Ann Henderson.1 
(son) Census190016 June 1900 William, Thomas and Harry was listed as a son in Marion Wheeler Ralston's household on the 1900 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.1 
(son) Census191012 May 1910 William, Thomas and Harry was listed as a son in Marion Wheeler Ralston's household on the 1910 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 
(Informant) Death9 November 1915 Thomas gave 's information for the death certificate.4,5 
(Informant) Death2 April 1933 Thomas gave Mary Ann Henderson's information for the death certificate.6,5 
Last Residence* According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Thomas Ralston was in Hutsonville, Crawford County, Illinois.2 
Death*May 1966 He died in May 1966 at age 71.2 

Citations

  1. [S94] 1900, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S1729] 1910, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011.
  6. [S111] W Roesler and I Bailey, Cemetery Inscriptions of Crawford County Illinois.

Thomas Riley Ralston1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. 15 August 1835, d. 11 June 1917
Pedigree
Father*Richard Ralston b. c 1798, d. 8 Nov 1856
Mother*Rachael Prevo b. 5 Aug 1802, d. 18 Aug 1856
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*15 August 1835 Thomas was born on 15 August 1835 in Indiana.2,3,7 
 He was the son of Richard Ralston and Rachael Prevo. 
(household member) Census185024 September 1850 On the 1850 census, Richard Ralston's household included Rachael, Frances, Prevo, Elizabeth, Richard, Joseph, Thomas and Rachel in York Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*24 December 1859 Thomas Riley Ralston married Mahala Jane Spivey on 24 December 1859 in Crawford County, Illinois.2,8 
Census1860*1860 On the 1860 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, Thomas was listed as the head of a family.1 
Census1870*14 July 1870 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1870 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.5 
Mltpension*19 April 1871 Thomas applied for a military pension 19 April 1871 in Illinois.9 
Census1880*1 June 1880 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.10 
Occupation*1900 He was a farmer in 1900 in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Census1900*19 June 1900 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Census1910*22 April 1910 Thomas was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.11 
Death*11 June 1917 Thomas died on 11 June 1917 in Clark County, Illinois, at age 81.4,7 
Burial*1917 He was buried in 1917 in Plymouth Cemetery, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 

Family

Mahala Jane Spivey b. May 1843, d. 1927
Marriage*24 December 1859 He married Mahala Jane Spivey on 24 December 1859 in Crawford County, Illinois.2,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S94] 1900, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S606] 1850, York Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S109] Clark County Illinois Genealogical Society, Cemetery Records for Johnson, Melrose, Orange and York Townships in Clark County Illinois.
  5. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 412B.
  6. [S4787] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  7. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  8. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  9. [S6807] Civil War Pension Application Files Index, 1861-1934.
  10. [S623] 1880, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 139B.
  11. [S2395] 1910, Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.
  12. [S1971] 1900, Hutsonville Township, Crawford County, Illinois.

Timothy Ralston1,2,3

M, b. 11 March 1859, d. 25 November 1875
Pedigree
Father*Andrew J Ralston b. 10 Mar 1829, d. 22 Jun 1897
Mother*Lydia Ann Stuck b. Nov 1835, d. 1 Jan 1916
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*11 March 1859 Timothy was born on 11 March 1859 in Illinois.4,2,3 
 He was the son of Andrew J Ralston and Lydia Ann Stuck. 
(household member) Census1860September 1860 On the 1860 census, Andrew J Ralston's household included Lydia, Charles, Joseph, Timothy and William in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.5 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Andrew J Ralston's household included Lydia, Stephen, Charles, Joseph, Mary, Rachel, Timothy and William in Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.3 
Death*25 November 1875 Timothy died on 25 November 1875 at age 16.4 
Burial*November 1875 He was buried in November 1875 in Plymouth Cemetery, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 

Citations

  1. [S109] Clark County Illinois Genealogical Society, Cemetery Records for Johnson, Melrose, Orange and York Townships in Clark County Illinois, p. 1.
  2. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S109] Clark County Illinois Genealogical Society, Cemetery Records for Johnson, Melrose, Orange and York Townships in Clark County Illinois.
  5. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 59.

Ura Otto Ralston1

M, b. 6 September 1891, d. 7 August 1986
Pedigree
Father*Richard Ralston1 b. 19 Sep 1862, d. 21 May 1951
Mother*Amanda A Aron1 b. 22 Dec 1862, d. 10 Aug 1896
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*6 September 1891 Ura Otto Ralston was born on 6 September 1891 in Arkansas.1 
 He was the son of Richard Ralston and Amanda A Aron.1 
(son) Census19004 June 1900 Ura and Arthur was listed as a son in Richard Ralston's household on the 1900 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.2 
(son) Census19109 May 1910 Ura, Arthur and Orville was listed as a son in Richard Ralston's household on the 1910 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.3 
Death*7 August 1986 Ura Otto Ralston died on 7 August 1986 in Whittier, Los Angeles County, California, at age 94.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
  2. [S6334] 1900, Washington County, Arkansas.
  3. [S4905] 1910, Washington County, Arkansas.
  4. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Walter Marion Ralston1,2

M, b. 8 December 1879, d. 26 June 1948
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ralston1 b. 7 Aug 1858, d. 10 May 1925
Mother*Callie Ferguson1 b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jul 1947
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*8 December 1879 Walter Marion Ralston was born on 8 December 1879 in Arkansas.1,2 
 He was the son of Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson.1 
(son) Census188016 June 1880 Walter was listed as a son in Thomas Ralston's household on the 1880 Census in Elm Springs, Washington County, Arkansas.1 
Census1900*21 June 1900 Walter and William was listed as a boarderon the 1900 Census in Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas. Walter Marion RalstonandWilliam Jefferson Ralstonwere working as farm laborers.3 
(subject) Photographcirca 1901 William, Walter, Lily, Hester, Sarah, Lena, Albert and Minnie was photographed with Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson circa 1901.
Marriage*29 December 1901 Walter Marion Ralston married Lily Bell Lowry on 29 December 1901 in Benton County, Arkansas.4,5 
Census1910*20 May 1910 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.4 
Census1920*20 January 1920 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Washington Township, Benton County, Arkansas. Household also included Walter Marion Ralston's father-in-law Francis M Lowry age 62 (~1858) born in Kentucky.6 
Occupation*1930 He was a farmer in 1930 in Washington Township, Benton County, Arkansas.7 
Census1930*17 April 1930 Walter was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Washington Township, Benton County, Arkansas.7 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Springdale, Washington County, Arkansas.8 
Death*26 June 1948 He died on 26 June 1948 in Washington County, Arkansas, at age 68.9 

Family

Lily Bell Lowry b. 16 Mar 1881, d. 13 May 1954
Marriage*29 December 1901 He married Lily Bell Lowry on 29 December 1901 in Benton County, Arkansas.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4902] 1880, Washington County, Arkansas.
  2. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  3. [S4907] 1900, Ellsworth County, Kansas.
  4. [S4905] 1910, Washington County, Arkansas.
  5. [S4849] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1957.
  6. [S4904] 1920, Benton County, Arkansas.
  7. [S4906] 1930, Benton County, Arkansas.
  8. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  9. [S3986] Arkansas Death Index: 1914-1950.

William Henry Ralston1,2,3

M, b. circa 1853
Pedigree
Father*Andrew J Ralston b. 10 Mar 1829, d. 22 Jun 1897
Mother*Hannah Stuck b. c 1833
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*circa 1853 William was born circa 1853 in Illinois.1,2 
 He was the son of Andrew J Ralston and Hannah Stuck. 
(household member) Census1860September 1860 On the 1860 census, Andrew J Ralston's household included Lydia, Charles, Joseph, Timothy and William in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 
(household member) Census187014 July 1870 On the 1870 census, Andrew J Ralston's household included Lydia, Stephen, Charles, Joseph, Mary, Rachel, Timothy and William in Melrose, Clark County, Illinois.2 
Marriage*25 September 1872 He married Fannie Elizabeth Phillips on 25 September 1872 in Clark County, Illinois.5 
Census1880*9 June 1880 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Richland Township, Washington County, Arkansas.6 
Census1920*20 January 1920 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Brush Creek Township, Washington County, Arkansas.7 

Family

Fannie Elizabeth Phillips b. c 1856
Marriage*25 September 1872 He married Fannie Elizabeth Phillips on 25 September 1872 in Clark County, Illinois.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S622] 1870, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S10416] Arkansas Birth Certificates, 1914-1917.
  4. [S614] 1860, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 59.
  5. [S2841] Illinois Marriage Collection 1790-1860.
  6. [S4902] 1880, Washington County, Arkansas.
  7. [S5933] 1920, Washington County, Arkansas.
  8. [S10474] Arkansas Death Certificates, 1914-1969.

William Jefferson Ralston1

M, b. 23 January 1882, d. 8 March 1961
Pedigree
Father*Thomas Ralston1 b. 7 Aug 1858, d. 10 May 1925
Mother*Callie Ferguson1 b. 7 Sep 1861, d. 7 Jul 1947
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Birth*23 January 1882 William Jefferson Ralston was born on 23 January 1882 in Benton County, Arkansas.2,3,4 
 He was the son of Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson.1 
Census1900*21 June 1900 Walter and William was listed as a boarderon the 1900 Census in Empire Township, Ellsworth County, Kansas. William Jefferson RalstonandWalter Marion Ralstonwere working as farm laborers.5 
(subject) Photographcirca 1901 William, Walter, Lily, Hester, Sarah, Lena, Albert and Minnie was photographed with Thomas Ralston and Callie Ferguson circa 1901.
Marriage*15 February 1903 William Jefferson Ralston married Sophia Ford on 15 February 1903 in Benton County, Arkansas.6 
Marriage*23 January 1910 William Jefferson Ralston married second Odessa Smith on 23 January 1910 in Benton County, Arkansas.2,7,6 
Census1910*20 April 1910 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.7 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 He signeddraft registration on 12 September 1918 in Lowell, Benton County, Arkansas.8 
Census1920*26 January 1920 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.3 
Census1930*15 April 1930 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.9 
Census1940*6 May 1940 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.10 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Colville Township, Benton County, Arkansas.4 
Death*8 March 1961 He died on 8 March 1961 at age 79.2 
Burial* He was buried in Spring Creek Cemetery, Cave Springs, Benton County, Arkansas.2 

Family 1

Sophia Ford b. c 1889
Marriage*15 February 1903 He married Sophia Ford on 15 February 1903 in Benton County, Arkansas.6 

Family 2

Odessa Smith b. 22 Apr 1886, d. 8 Jan 1965
Marriage*23 January 1910 William Jefferson Ralston married second Odessa Smith on 23 January 1910 in Benton County, Arkansas.2,7,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4901] Joe Ralston, Martha Kuykendall.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4904] 1920, Benton County, Arkansas.
  4. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  5. [S4907] 1900, Ellsworth County, Kansas.
  6. [S4849] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, AR, Marriages, 1837-1957.
  7. [S4903] 1910, Benton County, Arkansas.
  8. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  9. [S4906] 1930, Benton County, Arkansas.
  10. [S5622] 1940, Benton County, Arkansas.

William Lester Ralston1

M, b. 23 October 1890, d. 23 February 1962
Pedigree
Father*Marion Wheeler Ralston2 b. May 1869, d. 11 Dec 1945
Mother*Mary Ann Henderson2 b. 27 Dec 1869, d. 2 Apr 1933
Relationships6th cousin 1 time removed of Athol Louis Cline
2nd cousin 1 time removed of Raymond Leo Garrison
Name Variation  William Lester Ralston was also known as Lester Ralston.2,3 
Birth*23 October 1890 He was born on 23 October 1890 in Illinois.2,1,4 
 He was the son of Marion Wheeler Ralston and Mary Ann Henderson.2 
(son) Census190016 June 1900 William, Thomas and Harry was listed as a son in Marion Wheeler Ralston's household on the 1900 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.2 
(son) Census191012 May 1910 William, Thomas and Harry was listed as a son in Marion Wheeler Ralston's household on the 1910 Census in Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*circa 1914 William Lester Ralston married Sarah Altha (?) circa 1914.1,5 
Milit-Regist*5 June 1917 William Lester Ralston signeddraft registration on 5 June 1917 in Robinson, Crawford County, Illinois.4 
Census1920*14 January 1920 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Bond Township, Lawrence County, Illinois.6 
Census1930*24 April 1930 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Bond Township, Lawrence County, Illinois.5 
Census1940*25 April 1940 William was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Bond Township, Lawrence County, Illinois.7 
Milit-Regist27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Birds, Lawrence County, Illinois.1 
Death*23 February 1962 William died on 23 February 1962 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana, at age 71.8 

Family

Sarah Altha (?) b. c 1897
Marriage*circa 1914 He married Sarah Altha (?) circa 1914.1,5 

Citations

  1. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  2. [S94] 1900, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S1729] 1910, Melrose Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  4. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  5. [S6072] 1930, Lawrence County, Illinois.
  6. [S5474] 1920, Lawrence County, Illinois.
  7. [S7590] 1940, Lawrence County, Illinois.
  8. [S8410] Indiana Death Certificates, 1899-2011.

Joseph Henry Ramage1

M, b. 19 January 1882, d. 10 February 1950
Pedigree
Birth*19 January 1882 Joseph was born on 19 January 1882 in Brown County, Texas. Son of R W and Emily Elizabeth (Daniels) Ramage.1,2 
Census1900*14 June 1900 Joseph was listed as a son in Robert W and Emily E Ramage's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Scurry County, Texas.3 
Marriage* He married Mollie Myrtle Parsons, daughter of George W Parsons and Lilly Ezell.1 
Milit-Regist*12 September 1918 Joseph Henry Ramage signeddraft registration on 12 September 1918 in Poteet, Atascosa County, Texas.4 
Census1930*5 April 1930 Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.5 
(husband) Death30 April 1934 Joseph's wife, Mollie, died on 30 April 1934 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.2 
Census1940*26 April 1940 Joseph Henry Ramage was census 1940 on 26 April 1940 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas.6 
Death*10 February 1950 He died on 10 February 1950 in San Angelo, Tom Green County, Texas, at age 68.1 

Family

Mollie Myrtle Parsons b. 12 Apr 1886, d. 30 Apr 1934
Marriage* He married Mollie Myrtle Parsons, daughter of George W Parsons and Lilly Ezell.1 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  3. [S6479] 1900, Scurry County, Texas.
  4. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  5. [S4528] 1930, Tom Green County, Texas.
  6. [S7859] 1940, Tom Green County, Texas.

Ernest Hazzen Rambo1

M, b. February 1892, d. 8 June 1942
Pedigree
Birth-Cen*February 1892 According to a census record Ernest Hazzen Rambo was born in February 1892 in Indiana.1,2 
Census1900*4 June 1900 Ernest was listed as a son in John and Annie Rambo's household on the 1900 Census in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.2 
Census1910*26 April 1910 Ernest was listed as a son in John G and Anna O Rambo's household on the 1910 Census in Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana.3 
Marriage*14 June 1920 He married Georgia Marie Ralston, daughter of Thomas Riley Ralston and Mahala Jane Spivey, on 14 June 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 
Divorce* Ernest Hazzen Rambo and Georgia Marie Ralston were divorced.4 
Census1930*2 April 1930 Ernest was listed as a roomer on the 1930 Census in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana. He is listed as Edward H with his wife Frankie W.5 
Census1940*17 April 1940 Ernest was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan. Also in the household is his wife Frankie.4 
Death*8 June 1942 He died on 8 June 1942 at age 50.6 

Family

Georgia Marie Ralston b. 15 Jun 1881, d. Feb 1968
Marriage*14 June 1920 He married Georgia Marie Ralston, daughter of Thomas Riley Ralston and Mahala Jane Spivey, on 14 June 1920 in Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.1 
Divorce* Ernest Hazzen Rambo and Georgia Marie Ralston were divorced.4 

Citations

  1. [S4787] Indiana Marriages 1780-1992.
  2. [S2314] 1900, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
  3. [S6738] 1910, Perry Township, Martin County, Indiana.
  4. [S5544] 1940, Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan.
  5. [S1603] 1930, Indianapolis, Marion County, Indiana.
  6. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.