Ellen Ridgeway1

F
FatherIsaac Ridgeway1

Citations

  1. [S55] "The Journal", March 16, 1922, Unknown.
Last Edited15 Mar 2006

Francis Marion Ridgeway1

M, (15 September 1858 - 9 March 1922)
Birth*15 September 1858IL, USA1 
Marriage*9 February 1876Mary Caroline Falor; Swan, Marion County, IA, USA; by James Wilson J.P.1 
Death*9 March 1922Carlisle, Warren County, IA, USA1 
Burial*11 March 1922Swan Cemetery, Swan, Marion County, IA, USA1,2 
(Witness) History16 March 1922
Taken from an article in the Des Moines “The Journal”, Dated: March 16, 1922

“F.M. Ridgeway Died From Auto Mishap

Prominent Swan TWP. Citizen Killed Last Thursday Evening.

Collision At Road-Turn.

Crushed Under Big Machine Lived Less Than an Hour After Deplorable Accident

Another terrible accident in which the life of a Marion county citizen paid the toll, occurred near the “Q” station of Avon, in Warren County, shortly after dark last Thursday evening, when Frank M. Ridgeway, president of the Bank of Swan, was so badly injured in an auto accident that he died within an hour following the mishap.

Mr. Ridgeway and Frank Oswell had been to Des Moines and were returning home. At a in the road another car, driven by Frank Berry and in which the latter’s wife and children were seated, was trailing the Ridgeway car, driven by Mr. Oswell. Mr. Oswell swung out to make the turn to the east (direction of Swan) and at that instant the Berry car, under full head of speed, plowed into the left side of the Swan car, near the middle. Mr. Ridgeway’s chest was crushed and he was able to utter only a few words after the accident. Mr. Oswell escaped with only slight injuries, as did also Mr. Berry and his family. The injured man was taken to Carlisle where he expired in less than an hour after the accident. Oswell, it is said, was thrown clear of the car; Mr. Ridgeway was pinned under the wreck.

     Frank Ridgeway, as he was familiarly known to his many friends, was one of the most prominent residents of Swan township. For several years he was a progressive farmer and stockman residing near Warren county line. Lately he had lived in Swan, was president of the Bank of Swan, and was also interested in a business way at his home village. He made frequent trips to Knoxville and had many friends here.

     Francis Marion Ridgeway was born in Illinois on September 15, 1858, and died March 9, 1922, at the age of 63 years, 5 months and 22 days. He was one of a family of seven brothers and three sisters: William Ridgeway of Oklahoma, and Ellen Niece, of Green Island, who survive him.

     He came to Marion county when a boy and was married to Mary Carolina Failor, in 1876, at the age of 18 years. They moved to Warren County where they lived until about five years ago when they moved to Swan where he was a salesman for automobiles. At the time of his death he was president of the Swan Saving Bank. He is survived by his wife.

     Funeral Services were conducted on, Saturday, March 11, at 11 o’clock a.m. at the Christian church, by Rev. Barr, of Pleasantville, assisted by Rev. Stockholm, of Des Moines, who was a close friend of the deceased. Interment was made in the Swan cemetery.”

Provided by Jerry Viers, Transcribed by Allen P. Falor in 2006
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FatherIsaac Ridgeway1

Family: Francis Marion Ridgeway and Mary Caroline Falor

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
  2. [S55] "The Journal", March 16, 1922, Unknown.
Last Edited30 Sep 2010

Isaac Ridgeway1

M, (10 December 1874 - )
Birth*10 December 18741 
Marriage*10 December 1874Eva Ann Viers1 
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Child of Isaac Ridgeway and Eva Ann Viers
Child 1.Alfred Ridgeway1 (27 Sep 1875 - 17 Sep)

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
Last Edited20 May 2005

Isaac Ridgeway1

M

Children of Isaac Ridgeway
Children 1.William Ridgeway2
 2.Ellen Ridgeway2
 3.Francis Marion Ridgeway1 (15 Sep 1858 - 9 Mar 1922)

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
  2. [S55] "The Journal", March 16, 1922, Unknown.
Last Edited15 Mar 2006

William Ridgeway1

M
FatherIsaac Ridgeway1

Citations

  1. [S55] "The Journal", March 16, 1922, Unknown.
Last Edited15 Mar 2006

Mary Riggs

F, ( - 1951)
Marriage*George Falor 
Death*1951Lebanon Township, Clinton County, MI, USA 
(Witness) Historyno children1 
Married NameFalor 
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Family: Mary Riggs and George Falor

Citations

  1. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
Last Edited27 Jul 2005

Isie Robb1

F, (1859 - 1915)
Marriage*Peter "Lincoln" Falor1 
Birth*18592 
Death*19152 
Married NameFalor1 
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Family: Isie Robb and Peter "Lincoln" Falor

Citations

  1. [S6] The Hovis Family Tree, online http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi
  2. [S7] Harry M. Ball, "Harry Ball's research", Includes an extensive collection of research papers, newspaper articles and hundreds of family documents complied during his research in the 1970's. A scan of his book can be downloaded from http://falor.com/images/Harry-Balls-Fehler-Book.pdf
Last Edited4 Jun 2005