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Christopher Riffe & Elizabeth Stapp -- Children on 1830 Alabama Census

CKCraigo — 2009-11-08 05:09:44Z

1830 Jackson County, Alabama Census
Christopher Riffe & Elizabeth Stapp

Can anyone provide the names for ALL the children on this census or, even better, the names of all their children?

Thanks!

George Riffe and wife Grace Hoffelder

sthrngir — 2009-09-14 23:26:37Z

Im looking for any info on them they were my great-great grandparents

RIFFE Marguerete COBB 1908-1972

t42MountOlivet — 2009-09-07 00:57:13Z

RIFFE Marguerete COBB 1908-1972

I photographed this gravestone in the Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 206,332 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

If you know more about this person please reply here instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

George Lee Riffe

sthrngir — 2009-09-03 17:48:45Z

he was my great grandfather and married Elsie Marie Drinkwater he was born july 4 1902 in austin texas and died may 13 1968 in houston,tx they had 5 children Jim,Patsy,Grace,Helen,Alice if anyone has any info on him or is wife please let me know i would like to know more about their familys and where they came from

Re: Kimberly Gayle Riffe

Nyx71 — 2009-05-23 13:00:32Z

How do you know her?

Re: Kimberly Gayle Riffe

kimberfrench — 2009-04-28 22:41:50Z

Hi! I used to be Kimberly Riffe but I guess you know I use my married name (now that I FINALLY have one.) Your dad's letter come this afternoon. What a odd surprise to know that somebody was looking for me. Your father says I met him in 1971 but, for the life of me, I cannot remember since I was only five then...maybe it was on the big trip we took to Michigan once.

I don't know that I have much to offer on the Riffe side of the family; I was adopted by my dad. He was living in San Antonio, Texas with his wife, Nancy, when I saw him last in 1989, and he died in May of 1990.

Whatever y'all are looking for or wanting to know, I'll sure do my best to help. I'd be interested to see what you've accomplished in your search for information. I'll give y'all a call this weekend, if that's okay.

RIFFE Paul M and F Uloa

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-27 15:59:08Z

RIFFE Paul M and F Uloa

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

RIFFE Paula Eloise 1942-1984

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-27 15:58:56Z

RIFFE Paula Eloise 1942-1984

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

RIFFE Alicia Jan 1945

t42RoseHill — 2009-04-27 15:58:45Z

RIFFE Alicia Jan 1945

I photographed this gravestone in the (Shannon) Rose Hill Cemetery, Tarrant Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records. This is one of the 203,261 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com .

If you know more about this person please reply here,instead of contacting me because this is most likely not my family.

Kimberly Gayle Riffe

sthrngir — 2009-04-24 12:40:54Z

I'm looking for this person her mother is Marilyn Raye Everitt and father James Ernest Riffe

Re: Help! Grace Lee,Patricia,Jim Riffe-Rife maybe

sthrngir — 2009-04-24 02:29:29Z

I finally found out that there parents names where George Lee Riffe and Elsie Marie Drinkwater

Help! Grace Lee,Patricia,Jim Riffe-Rife maybe

sthrngir — 2009-03-15 03:28:46Z

I'm looking for any info on a Patricia went by Patty,Grace Lee or Jim could have gone by as James Riffe they were siblings the name could be spelled Rife I think they were all born in Texas or Kanas City,Missiour Grace lee was my grandmother and we are trying to see if her brother Jim is still alive his wife was Maryland and she had a daughter named Kim last we heard he was in Texas

Jim Riffe

sthrngir — 2009-01-26 02:05:07Z

I'm looking for my Great Uncle Jim Riffe he married a woman named Maryland and had a Daughter Kim i think or the wife was Kim and daughter was Maryland he had 2 sisters Patty and Grace who was my grandmother and they came from Kanas City,Missouri or Texas i don't have all the facts

Re: Riffes of West Virginia

BettyWood35 — 2008-12-11 15:13:05Z

You can order the book from:

Fred J Riffe
PO box 504324
Marathon, FL 33050

The order form says the cost is $54 but that may have changed. I suggest mailing Fred at the address above and see what the cost and availibilty of the book is. You are interested in Vol I. Reiff to Riffe Family in America

Re: Riffes of West Virginia

meanmstreeter — 2008-12-11 15:07:48Z

Thank you Betty. I dont have the Riffe book, I dont know how to get it. I appreciate your reply. Martha was my grandmother, my dad Stacy's mom. Carrie, her sister was married to my gr uncle Ireland, my mother's mom (brookie Vance's) brother. That made Carrie my gr aunt on both my mom and dad's side. I met Woodrow, and I stayed at Pat and Lucy's, I dont remember Cora, and I knew Ora (she just passed this year). The book doesnt list anything else, like all the Riffe kids? I wonder why there isnt anything else about Pat. Thanks again, I appreciate your kindness in responding, I was beginning to think there was nothing on this part of the family.

Re: Riffes of West Virginia

BettyWood35 — 2008-12-10 20:15:02Z

yes I have info on Elza in the Riffe book. children are listed as: Martha,Pat,Woodrow,Ora,and Cora. No further info is available for Pat in the book.

Re: Riffes of West Virginia

meanmstreeter — 2008-12-10 16:50:10Z

Do you have Elza Riffe married to Laura ? My grandmother was Martha Riffe Browning, married to Silas Hubert Browning. Her sisters were Ora (Riffe) Lowe, and Carrie (Riffe) Vance. Her brother Pat lived back in Harts Creek. The cousins live there in Harts creek. I'd like to know where Pat is buried. I dont know if Lucy is still alive or not. My father was Stacy Browning, who is buried at Browning Gartins cemetary there in little Harts. I once visited their old homeplace with Lucy Pat and their son Earl while visiting the family in 1972. There was a house way back in the woods, I dont remember if a relative or not, but we went to visit and found him dead in his yard. It was so long ago, I dont remember his name. Lovely place, had little dutch shutters and quite nice. Does anyone out there remember or know these Riffes?

Melvin Riffe, b. ~1907

ljmck09 — 2008-12-07 02:11:51Z

Looking for Melvin Riffe, born about 1907, presumably in Missouri, although the 1930 census says Oklahoma. He married Vena Louise McQuitty Tellaro in 1946.

Unable to learn who his parents were since he was living with foster families in early census records.

In 1910 he lives with Jackson P. & Rebecca Jane (Adams) Demasters in Orrick, Ray Co., MO.

In 1920 he lives with Claude A. and Martha (Dunkle) Endsley in Butler, Harrison Co., MO. He is described as an orphan in this record.

In 1930 he is living in Jacumba, San Diego Co., CA, with a sister, Lillian R. Chaney, born about 1906.

Any help at all would be appreciated. Thank you.

Leah

Re: mac riffe and grace ellis

2006-11-04 03:03:15Z

susan, I am james son of bill and patty,I remember you from when i was a kid.my dad was your uncle.i have a brother billy and a sister charlene.you can e-mail me at jvriffe@ntelos.net and we can talk more

Re: Riffe/Tuckwiller Family

2006-10-31 04:03:54Z

Thank you for your note. Does your Riffe family line go back to John Tuckwiller who m. Catherine Riffe? I don't have their marriage date but believe it was ca 1777, maybe in Greenbrier or Augusta County VA. Please advise.

Re: Riffe-Ross

2006-10-05 13:12:49Z

Thank you.

Re: Riffe-Ross

2006-10-04 14:21:02Z

I show John Peter Riffe b 1790 - 1883
m 20 Nov 1820 in VAA to Elizabeth Clay
He died Lawrence County KY. I have no b or d on her

riffe-bragg

2006-10-04 11:10:24Z

i'm looking for any information to my family's geneology. my grandfather is russel lewis riffe sr. and my grandmother is rachael elaine (bragg) riffe. both are from west virginia. my father and grandfather passed on the same day last year. i have very little information at the moment. does anyone know how i might obtain geneology for my japanese background ? i have asked my mom about it,but she isn't helpful in that matter. thanks in advance for anyone who might be able to help.

Re: mac riffe and grace ellis

sperdue170 — 2006-10-31 21:49:27Z

James, my mom is Mildred, Mac and Grace's daughter. I would like to talk to you about our grandparents, alot I don't know but would love to get all the informaiton I can. I have alot more information I just obtained thru friends and contacts. I can share all the information I have.

Re: Riffe/Tuckwiller Family

sperdue170 — 2006-10-31 21:49:27Z

I am being told Reiffe is the surname of Riffe originally from Germany (I thought Ireland). I came across information accidentally with great surprise. I will share what I know but I would love to talk with you. Many years have passed since my grandparents (Mac and Grace Riffe, Verdunville, WV Logan Co.) passed away but memories of them both are special to me. Alot I didn't have the opportunity to learn since Mac died when I was little.

Re: Riffe/Tuckwiller Family

sperdue170 — 2006-10-31 21:49:27Z

Not sure. Really wish I knew more about my family. I'm finding more out with the help opf a friend that has worked on the Riffe family for years. I'll offer as much information as I can to help you as I recieve them. God bless in your search.

Re: email me re Mary Riffe

kibzee1 — 2007-11-12 00:09:03Z

Would like any info you have on Mary Riffe in the Va census of 1790. My GGGGrandfather John married a Mary Riffe in 1796 in Berkley Co Va, (W Va) Thank you.

Re: Reif to Riffe Family in America

suzyinthesky11 — 2008-04-13 14:05:44Z

Fred J. Riffe Box 504324 Marathon, Fl. 33050 or Fred J. Riffe 24 Island Green Pointe Penhook, Va. 24137 Phone 703-576-1011 Fax 703-576-1012 Hope this helps, both should be current contacts. Suzanne Estep

Re: Christopher C Riffe

CarolynSpinelli — 2006-07-05 15:30:26Z

Christopher C Riffe was my greatgrandfather and is buried in Austin, Texas. I think that his father was actually born in the USA.

Reif to Riffe Family in America

psr77 — 2008-04-06 22:28:37Z

I am looking for any information on Fred Riffe who wrote the above book. Fred had written two books on the Riffe families and I had them both. My home burned in March 07 and I lost everything. I would like to contact Fred to see if I could purchase both books. Anyone know anything about Fred or where I could get these books.
Thank You
Pamela Huffman Riffe
psr77 @ suddenlink.net (take out spaces)

Re: Reif to Riffe Family in America

psr77 — 2008-04-15 03:09:18Z

Thank you very much, I really appreciate it.
Pam

Re: Fred J. Riffe Obituary

psr77 — 2008-09-07 05:28:58Z

Sorry that the name was spelled wrong. That is the way it was in the paper, I just copied and pasted it to the board.
Pam

Obituary of Fred J. Riffe

psr77 — 2008-05-06 02:32:56Z

Fred J. Riffe, 76
Published:
Sunday, May 4, 2008 11:01 AM CDT
Fred J. Riffe, 76, of Palmetto, Fla., died Friday, May 2, 2008, at Summerfield Retirement Center in Bradenton, Fla.

Fred was born Feb. 27, 1932, in New Boston, a son of the late Fred Riffe and Irene Eaton Riffe. Fred was a Navy veteran, and was a retired electrical engineer and charter boat captain.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Walker Riffe; two sons, Dale Riffe of Ruther Glen, Va. and David Riffe of Croydon, Pa.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He also was preceded in death by four sisters, Betty J. Culp, Jessie Fitch, Mildred Lewis and Jean Estepp.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Edgewood Abbey Mausoleum, with the Rev. Peter Michael officiating, and entombment in Edgewood Abbey Mausoleum. Arrangements are under the direction of Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home in Wheelersburg.

5/4/08

Fred J. Riffe Obituary

psr77 — 2008-05-06 02:15:03Z

Fred researched and wrote the two books Reif to Riffe in America. Below is his obituary notice.

Fred J. Riffe, 76
Published:
Sunday, May 4, 2008 11:01 AM CDT
Fred J. Riffe, 76, of Palmetto, Fla., died Friday, May 2, 2008, at Summerfield Retirement Center in Bradenton, Fla.

Fred was born Feb. 27, 1932, in New Boston, a son of the late Fred Riffe and Irene Eaton Riffe. Fred was a Navy veteran, and was a retired electrical engineer and charter boat captain.

He is survived by his wife, Katherine Walker Riffe; two sons, Dale Riffe of Ruther Glen, Va. and David Riffe of Croydon, Pa.; four grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and one great-great-grandchild.

He also was preceded in death by four sisters, Betty J. Culp, Jessie Fitch, Mildred Lewis and Jean Estepp.

Funeral services will take place at 11 a.m. Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at Edgewood Abbey Mausoleum, with the Rev. Peter Michael officiating, and entombment in Edgewood Abbey Mausoleum. Arrangements are under the direction of Swick-Bussa-Chamberlin Funeral Home in Wheelersburg.

5/4/08

Re: Reiff to Riffe Family in America

psr77 — 2008-05-06 01:50:12Z

Thank you for the information on Fred J. Riffe. He was a very nice man, I met him in Charleston WV when he was doing research on his book. I will try to contact his wife to offer my condolences.
God has blessed us with another house and more property than we had before the fire.
Pamela

Re: Reiff to Riffe Family in America

hrarm — 2008-05-05 21:10:30Z

I am sorry report that Fred J. Riffe, author of Reiff to Riffe Family in America died 2 May 2008 in a Bradenton FL retirement center. I happened to read a death notice in the Portsmouth OH newspaper on-line a couple of days ago and there is an obit. available there now. www.portsmouth-dailytimes.com

Mr. Riffe's wife Kathleen survives. As a recall, she did research for the bk. along with Fred. A note in the bk. says that all correspondence and bk. orders should be sent to "Reiff to Riffe Family in America" Box 504324 Marathon, FL 33050

I'm not sure if the address is still good in view of Mr. Riffe's relocation to the Bradenton area, but you could try and see if your mail is forwarded. I'll bet the Riffes made some sort of arrangement for that. If you google "Fred J. Riffe" you can also find a death notice from FL that gives a link where you can post messages to the family.

I am sorry about your fire. That happened to my sister a few yrs. ago. Best wishes.

Re: Fred J. Riffe Obituary

festep1 — 2008-09-07 01:45:25Z

jean estep not estepp

Re: Riffes of Missouri/Kentucky

heatherkuhn_1 — 2008-08-01 15:19:31Z

This is great information! Where does it come from? I would like to follow up on it, so I would love to get a hold of your sources.

Again, thanks!

Riffes of Missouri/Kentucky

heatherkuhn_1 — 2008-05-22 10:43:11Z

I am looking for information on Jacob Riffe, born appr. 1797 in Kentucky. One of first settlers in Ray County, Missouri. Married Ruth Martin in February 1821, Ray County, Missouri. She is also originally from Kentucky. He participated in the Black Hawk War of 1832. Any information regarding his birth in Kentucky or parents names is appreciated.

Riffe-Ross

Hjgbey — 2006-06-13 15:46:09Z

I'm looking for the place of burial for Hannah Gaines Ross and her husband George W. Riffe of Boyd and Lawrence Counties in Kentucky. Hannah died in 1917 and George after 1880. Also would like to find out when exactly George died. Thanks

Re: Riffe-Ross

Hjgbey — 2006-06-13 15:46:09Z

Thank you so much for all of this information. More than I hoped for. You have really helped.

Re: Riffe-Ross

Hjgbey — 2006-10-03 19:44:56Z

Do you happen to know where John Peter Riffe and his wife Elizabeth/Betsy Clay are buriedl Thanks.

Re: grandparents

suzietimmer — 2007-07-09 04:14:06Z

I a decendant of the Riffe's/Short's from Louisa ky. We did meet some relatives in 2005 that were related to the shorts. If you are interested you can contact me and I'll give you their number.

Gen. Christopher RIffe

DebbieGill45 — 2006-10-03 19:01:10Z

My maiden name was Riffe and I am from Arkansas. My dad was Ronnie Riffe (died 1998), his father was Clifton Riffe (died 1951) and his father was Gilbert Riffe (died 1940). I can't find anything past Gilbert. I have found a lot on Gen. Christopher Riffe and am trying to fill in the blanks from him to my G-Grandfather Gilbert. Any information would be appreciated.

Death of W. L. Riffe at West Ravia, Oklahoma

maryachtrh — 2008-03-24 01:44:38Z

Appears in "The Ravia Herald" 21 March 1909, Ravia, Johnston County, Oklahoma

DEATH OF W. L. RIFFE

Mr. W. L. Raffe, a pioneer citizen of this country, died at his home in West Ravia at an early hour Tuesday morning from heart failure. His remains were interred in Ravia cemetery that evening at 4 o’clock, the services being conducted by the Odd Fellows, of which order he was a member. Deceased was born in Missouri in April 1834; went with his father to California during the gold excitement; was twice married, his last wife and eight children survive him. He was a Confederate soldier, going through the war with a Texas Calvary Regiment. He was a member of the Christian church, having joined that denomination some 40 years ago. To the bereaved family, relatives and friends The Herald extends sympathy.

Re: Henry Orville Riffe

BrendaForrest44 — 2007-12-18 22:37:22Z

Henry Orville and Nancy Riffe's son, Osborne Daniel "O.D." was my grandfather. They are all buried in the Riffe Family Cemetery on Crane Creek, Greenup Co.

Re: Orville Riffe

BrendaForrest44 — 2007-12-03 08:51:10Z

Orville and Nancy Martin Riffe were my ggrandparents. Do you still need info? Email me at no1nan@windstream.net if you want.

Re: Riffes of Missouri/Kentucky

BrendaForrest44 — 2008-08-01 03:31:45Z

Jacob Riffe b Jan 10 1797 in Casey Co, KY, d Jun 14 1875 in Missouri. Parents were Abraham and Rebecca Southerland Riffe. Grandparents were Peter and Anna Maria Werblin Riffe.

Hope this helps.

Re: Riffes of Missouri/Kentucky

BrendaForrest44 — 2008-08-03 18:36:26Z

There is a book entitled "Reiff To Riffe-Family in America" written by Fred J Riffe in 1995. It is full of information, with very few mistakes that we have found. My brother ordered the book from Fred Riffe, who lived in Florida, but I believe I read about his death somewhere. I am not sure how you could obtain a copy of the book now. I have also found it in a few libraries and there is also a Volume 2. Hope this helps.

Reif to Riffe In America

wvpepsi77 — 2007-10-23 02:46:58Z

Hello my name is Pamela Riffe. I had both of Riffe books by Fred Riffe but my house burned in March and I lost everything. Does anyone know where I can get copies of these books.
Thank You
Pam
psr@suddenlink.net