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Re: Questions re: John Ringold (c.1635-1672) s/o Thomas, -Kent Co., MD.

kharbury1 — 2009-10-11 16:26:38Z

I am writing an article on these Wheelers. I know that Samuel Wheeler was married to Elizabeth (Cooke) Ringold by 1674, if not in 1672- am working on that. They may have been parents of a daughter Elizabeth. And Samuel did marry later an Ann ____, but she was not Ann Nash (one of many errors I've found), by 1688. It is not yet clear if it was this Ann or his former wife Elizabeth who was the mother of his definitely proven daughter Susanna who was underage in 1694. Samuel married again for the third time later on, but had no issue.

Questions re: John Ringold (c.1635-1672) s/o Thomas, -Kent Co., MD.

StephenDennehy29 — 2009-03-26 22:57:34Z

John Ringgold / Ringold b. circa 1635 in Eng., s/o Thomas, came to Kent Co., Md. with father and brother James 1651. John mar. Elizabeth Cooke and died Sept. 1672 in Kent Co. Elizabeth mar. 2) Samuel Wheeler.
Did John Ringold and Elizabeth have any children ?
When did Elizabeth (Cooke) Ringold mar. Samuel Wheeler ?
Did Elizabeth and Samuel have any children ?
When did Elizabeth die ( by Mar. 1686 (New Style) by which point Samuel was mar. to Mrs. Ann Nash, widow of Richard Nash (d. 1680-Kent Co.) ?

Re: James Levi Ringgold

diepoldk — 2008-12-29 23:21:21Z

Thanks, and no offense taken.

I am hoping to make it over to Kent sometime in Feb.

Maryland Ringgolds

mysterywisconsin — 2008-12-29 21:36:34Z

I'm looking for some definitive research on the Ringgolds from Kent County, Maryland. Starting with Thomas Ringgold, and down, I've found more than one source online that has various lines and generations mixed up (it would help if the Ringgolds would name their sons something other than Thomas, William, and Samuel, eh?).

Mildred Cook Schoch wrote a book entitled "Ringgold in the United States". Does anyone know of where I could find a copy of this online? I'm hoping to clarify a few connections, rather than rely on the faulty postings I've been working with to date.

Of particular interest to me is the line that follows:

James R Ringgold (1704-1740) m. (1) Carroll, m. (2) Mary Lowery (b.1715) 2 Dec 1726 in St. Paul's, Chestertown.

of marriage (2) there are 6 children, one is William Ringgold (1729-1790) who m. Rebecca Brown (1730-1790) 1741.

of that marriage, there are 8 children, one is Martha Ringgold, who m. (1) Edward Ringgold (1760-1854) and (2) William Ringgold.

of marriage (1) there are 6 children, one is Martha Elizabeth Ringgold (1814-1843), who m. John Holliday Cummins (1810-1884). Martha and John are both buried in Olivet Cemetery, Galena. When Martha died, John remarried to Rebecca B. Ringgold, who is mentioned further.

of the marriage of William Ringgold and Rebecca Brown, there was also a child named William Thomas Ringgold (1770-1816). He married (1) Martha Truman (1770-) 10 Jun 1797 in Kent County. He married (2) Sophia ? (1770-), and had 5 children by this marriage.

Of that marriage, one child was Thomas Ringgold (1799-). He married Rebecca Bolton, and had 3 children.

One of those children was Rebecca B. Ringgold (1818-1883), the second wife of John Holliday Cummins, and also buried in Olivet Cemetery in Galena.

As you may be able to tell, I'm a direct descendant of that Cummins/Ringgold connection. While I have a great deal of information on John Holliday Cummins and Rebecca B. Ringgold, I have very little verifiable information on the Ringgold parents from either marriage, or either lineage.

If you have any good sources, I would appreciate a link, or a little help with lookups, if you have some time.

Thank you.

Re: Maryland Ringgolds

TL309 — 2008-12-29 21:35:26Z

Hi
I have a pdf copy of the book by Mrs Schoch but I know for a fact that there are errors in this book. She corresponded with my father a number of years ago and bascially said the information on our line of ringgolds was probably not correct but it was published anyway.
And you are absolutely right about the naming, James was a common one that really causes many problems.
Let me know if you want a copy.
Tom

Re: Samuel Ringgold - in 1880's he was a Major

diepoldk — 2008-12-29 21:34:54Z

There are two Samuel Ringgolds
General Samuel Ringgold married to Maria Cadwalader
1/15/1770-10/18/1829 2/4/1776-8/28/1811

to Marie Antoinette Hay
1790-10/27/1875
He was a congressman from Md

General Ringgolds son
Maj Samuel Ringgold
10/16/1796-5/11/1848
Graduated from West Point 7/24/1818

Samuel's brother Calwalader graduated from the Navay Academy

my name is Ken Diepold, 301-774-2137 kcharles32@gamil.com
I live in Md. My daughter-in-law is the gggggranddaughter of Thomas Ringgold, Gen Samuel's father

Re: Samuel Ringgold - in 1880's he was a Major

diepoldk — 2008-12-29 21:34:26Z

Who were Cornelia's parents?

My daughter-in-law is a direct descendent of Thomas Ringgold and Anna Marie Earle. Thomas Ringgold purchased the Hynson-Ringgold house and lived there. The house is now the home of Washington College Presidents.

There has to be a connection.

Ken Diepold 301-774-2137
kcharles32@gmail.com

Re: William Henry Ringgold

diepoldk — 2008-12-29 21:32:09Z

Hi, I missed the name of the book but I am researching the
Ringggold line also. My daughter -in -law is a direct desendent of
Thomas Ringgold who came to Md in 1650 from England and settled on the Eastern Shore.
Have information and would be happy to share.

Ken Diepold
kcharles32@gmail.com
301-774-2137

Re: James Levi Ringgold

diepoldk — 2008-12-29 21:31:29Z

Lorraine, yes I am caucasian. But whether I am black or white, whether you are black or white does not cause me any heart ache. We are people and if we are related so be it.
Please stay in touch and I will do the same. As I do more research on the Eastern Shore I may find more information.

Have a blessed, healthy and happy New Year.

Ken Diepold

Re: James Levi Ringgold

diepoldk — 2008-12-29 21:31:05Z

Hi, I am doing research on the Ringgold family. My daughter-in-law is a direct desendent of Thomas Ringgold.
I have the family going from 1650 to 1854 when all the male Ringgolds on my line pass away. There are many Ringgolds all over Maryland, Baltimore and the Eastern Shore. General Samuel Ringgold of Frederick Co. was the brother of Tench Ringgold who is our or my D-I-L direct line.

If any of this makes sence or fits in or you need more info feel free to get in touch.

Ken Diepold
3816 Mt Olney Lane
Olney , Md 20832

301-774-2137

kcharles32@gmail.com

Re: James Levi Ringgold

lorrainevsmith — 2008-12-29 21:30:31Z

Hello,

I received your message. Considering your surname, I am assuming that you are Caucasian. I am a black american. My grandfather's father was a caucasian man, his mother a slave (so I've been told). My grandfather was born in Baltimore, MD and raised by his father's family in Lancaster PA. They are said to be PA Dutch. I have been unable to find much about them because there is no one left on that side of the family that knows anything about them. I have lost contact with my cousins who lived in Baltimore. They were considerably older than I and have most likely passed on by now. The last contact I had was in 1985. There are distant cousins liviing in the Princess Ann area of MD, but I have no way of contacting them. As I continue my research, I will keep in contact with you if you agree. Maybe I might find something helpful to you and you might find something helpfu to me.

Re: James Levi Ringgold

lorrainevsmith — 2008-12-29 16:57:14Z

Ken, I didn't mean to offend you, but you would be surprised at how many people have discontinued communications as soon as they find out that I am black. I will be in touch with anything I find. I am taking a short trip to Chestertown, MD soon for research. will let you know what I find.

Moses Hepburn

lorrainevsmith — 2008-08-02 02:20:14Z

Moses was born in Alexandria, VA. He was manumitted along with his mother and 3 siblings in 1816 by William Hepburn and John Dundas. He was the son of William and the sibling of his daughter with his legitimate wife, Agnes. They had one daughter, who was also named Agnes. He moved to West Chester PA in early 1800's and established the family there. Moses's daughter Julia married William E Burton in West Chester, PA. She is my great-grandmother.

James Levi Ringgold

lorrainevsmith — 2008-08-02 02:15:51Z

My Grandfather was James Levi Ringgold, born in Baltimore, raised in Princess Anne and Chestertown, Maryland, his brother was John, mother was Mary Garnett Ringgold Brown, father was Isaac Ringgold, I believe he had a sister, but I can't recall her name. His mother remarried a Mr. Brown...I know of his sister's children, I have met them, Dorothy and her sister name escapes me...will check and add later. They both live in Baltimore presently. Anyone with info, please contact me at lorraine_v_smith@msn.com

Re: James Harrison Ringgold-Arkansas

JerryAndrews210 — 2008-05-14 02:52:35Z

Turns out to be more likely Joseph H Ringgold

Re: Ann Maria NEWMAN m. James Hynson RINGGOLD in 1837

familyseeker1890 — 2008-02-10 03:21:40Z

Hello!

I don't have much, but I have an approximate birth date for James Hynson of abt. 1812. Also, I have two children for this union: James Polk Ringgold and Joseph Edward Ringgold. I am a descendant of the Joseph Edward Ringgold line.

How does your family branch from James Hynson Ringgold?

Re: Ludwell Elston Ringgold, 1878-1960

jamesjringo — 2008-01-24 13:06:34Z

There is little info on Ludwell Elston Ringold in the Ringo Family History. It appears that he used only one G. Our records do reflect he married Lena Simpson, b. 7- -1878. They appear in the 1900 census in Logan Co, Woodland Twp, OK.. Ludwell Elston Ringold (Ringo)'s father, Albert Cornelius Ringo (Ringold) has a civl war record:
Private, Captain Coleman, Nodaway Co, Mo. Home Guard
Enlisted July 5, 1861
Dischared October 2, 1861
Private, Captain McCarty's Co, MO State Militia
Age 19 Born about 1844 Scott Co, Ind (actual date 11-30-1840
Enrolled Apr 14, 1862 at St Joseph, Mo
Transfered May 3, 1862 to 4th Regiment
3rd Sergeant, Co. K, 4th Reg. Mo, State Militia
Promoted to 2nd Lieutenant October 25.
April 18, 1864 resigned without giving reason. Wholly capable, Description - Height 5' 11 3/4", light complexion, black hair and eys. Occupation - Shoemaker.

Re: Ludwell Elston Ringgold, 1878-1960

ksquail_1 — 2008-01-23 23:20:40Z

That You for the reply. That filled in a few blanks, although I'm getting a long way out on this family tree branch! Ha. Ha.
I talked with one person who, as a child, knew Ludwell when Ludwell was the night-marshall of the town of Macksville. Ludwell had a noticeable limp - must have had a wooden leg -he could be heard walking along the wooden-board sidewalks along the store fronts late at night due to the tap-tap of the leg.
On the tombstone his name is recorded as Ringgold (2 g's). Did William use just ones 'g'?

Re: Maryland to Texas - RINGGOLD, LEE, PATTON, SCHMIDT

2006-07-14 13:57:30Z

I am a descendant of Peter Ringo of East Texas, through the Barnard family of East Texas also. William Ringo married a Patton, as did one of the Barnards.

Tench Ringgold is mentioned in the "Diary of Robert Bailey" as being US Marshal in Washington DC in 1820. Samuel Ringgold is also mentioned as being a Senator at that time, I guess from Maryland.

Please contact me at my email: rfarmer89@hotmail.com if you have any information on Tench Ringgold or Samuel.

Ringo/Ringold/Ringgold

2006-07-03 19:48:04Z

The Ringo Family History Series, in 14 volumes was published in 1984, with Vol 14 added in 2001. Most people with the Ringo name are descended from Philip Janszen Ringo who came to America in 1640 aboard his ship the LaGarce (The Wench) from Vlissengen, Zeeland, Netherlands and settled in New Amsterdam at the corner of what is now Broad and Exchange St in New York from 1650 to 1701. Some Ringo descendants changed their name to Ringold or Ringgold, not to be confused with the Ringgold family that settled in Virginia in the 1700's from England. I have a complete copy of the Ringo family History Series reflecting the history of the Ringo family in Europe back to 988 to the town of Ghent, Belgium and genealogy in America back to 1640, I would be happy to respond to anyone seeking information on the Ringo family

Re: John Ringgold, Died 7/14/1882 "King of the Cowboys"

2006-07-03 19:47:05Z

The press back in 1882 got it wrong. Johnny Ringo the gunfighter did die of self inflected gunshot. John Peters Ringo was born 5-3-1850 the son of Martin Ringo and Mary Peters. They had 5 children. Johnny's father was accidently killed near Deer Creek, Wy on 7-30-1864 on the Oregon Trail. Mary and the 5 children continued on to San Jose, Ca where their daughters, Fannyt, Mary and Mattie bacame school teachers. Johnny and his brother Martin Albert Ringo left home and went to Texas where they got involved in the Texas HooDoo cattle war. Johnny killed 3 men and had to leave Texas. Johnny ended up in Tombstone, Az, where he went into the cattle business.(sort of). He would steal cows in Mexico and bring them to Tomstone to sell meat to the minors. John Peters Ringo is in volume V, of the Ringo Family History Series.
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Harrison Ringgold

2006-08-19 05:49:01Z

The Ringo family History reflects Harrison W. Ringold (Ringo) by ca. 1849, Scott Co. Ind. He was son of George Ludwell Ringold (Ringo) and Elizabeth McCullough.

Re: Harrison Ringgold

2006-08-19 05:48:34Z

There a lot of confusion on the Ringo/Ringold/Ringgold lines. What caused my attention was the Harrison name. John Ringo, b. 5-28-1761. m. Nancy Ann Harrison in Va. dau of George W. Harrison and ____ Cadwaller. Family tradition says that Nancy was of Scotch descent from the branch of the Harrison family, which produced the president of that name. to further confuse things, the Ringgold family from England were very successful in Va, where John Ringo and Nancy Ann were married. Due to the Ringgold family fame, many of us Ringo's ended up with the Ringold/Ringgold spelling of our name.

Re: Harrison Ringgold

2006-08-19 05:48:07Z

Thank you--different guy though. I had been relying on this name from a distant relatives family tree and was getting stumped. I suspect he may have the name wrong. The Harrison J Ringgold (found a number of records for him in Arkansas) I am looking for parents for may actually be Joseph Harrison. I found an awful lot of errors in family trees, ie grandchildren born before their grandparents etc.

Cuyahoga Co., Ohio RINGGOLDs: Bertha (d. 1921), Ernest (d. 1914) & James Chapman (d.1936)

2006-04-16 22:54:29Z

Found these RINGGOLD deaths listed at the Ohio Death Certificate Index online at URL:

http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/search.cfm

RINGGOLD, Ernest
Death date: 9/30/1914, Cuyahoga County
Volume #1468, Certificate #53192

RINGGOLD, Bertha
Death date: 11/29/1921, Cuyahoga County
Volume #3718, Certificate #61524

RINGGOLD, James Chapman
Death date: 12/3/1936, Cuyahoga County
Certificate #74620

If you know more about these RINGGOLDS and who their parents and grandparents were, please help other researchers and post it here to the message board.

Hamilton County, Ohio RINGGOLD deaths: Annie E. (d.1919) and Emma C. (d.1926)

2006-04-16 22:52:24Z

Found these RINGGOLD deaths listed at the Ohio Death Certificate Index online at URL:

http://www.ohiohistory.org/dindex/search.cfm

RINGGOLD, Annie E.
Death date: 8/18/1919, Hamilton County
Volume #3049, Certificate #48602

RINGGOLD, Emma C.
Death date: 7/23/1926, Hamilton County
Volume #5101, Certificate #44732

If you know more about these RINGGOLDS and who their parents and grandparents were, please help other researchers and post it here to the message board.

Re: Chestertown, MD - Levi, Ella, John RINGGOLD

2006-04-10 00:40:56Z

Thank you for the reply. I asked my mother about the names that you mentioned. She said that she was not that familiar with the names that you gave. My grandfather was named James Levi Ringgold. He was born in Chestertown, MD. As far as I know, he had a brother named, John. His other siblings were named Brown. They all lived in MD with the exception of John. I believe that he lived in Lancaster, Pa. I am sorry that I have no other information for you. I hope that maybe we might be able to help one another.

Karen

Re: Chestertown, MD - Levi, Ella, John RINGGOLD

2006-04-10 00:40:23Z

Thanks to you.It was my grandfather that was born in Chestertown. He was born on July27, 1877. He left Chestertown at a very early age and moved to PA. His sister lived in Baltimore. I do believe that she was born in Chestertown, but moved to Baltimore. That is where she died. She died in the late 1960's.

Re: Kent County, Maryland - RINGGOLDs

2006-04-10 00:39:54Z

I also know of a Marion Ringgold in Chestertown...are you perhaps related?

Rowland C. RINGGOLD, son of Florence (CARVEL) & Randolph

FamilyTreepig — 2006-12-03 02:48:36Z

The state of West Virginia is slowly uploading birth, death and marriage certificates online at:

http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/va_select.aspx

The info is easily searched and can be downloaded, printed or copied. The site has only a few counties on it right now, but is growing with more data. I found one death certificate for:

Rowland Carvel RINGGOLD
Sex: Male
Death Date: 19 Apr 1947
Death Place: Jefferson, West Virginia
Age at Death: 70y 10m 25d
Spouse: Mary (GROVE) RINGGOLD
Mother: Florence CARVEL
Mother's Birth Place:
Father: Randolph RINGGOLD

(I am not related; just sharing this info)

Re: Ludwell Elston Ringgold, 1878-1960

jamesjringo — 2006-12-12 04:32:35Z

The Ringo family history reflects Ludwell Elston Ringold (Ringo) b. 10-1878, s/o Albert Cornelius Ringo (Ringold)and Elizabeth "Libby" McGuire. In addition to Ludwell, Albert and Libby had 8 children; Franklin A. b.8-1868, Etha, b. 1872, Myron A. b. 9-1875, Ludwell Elston, b. 10-1878, Albert L, b. 1-1881, Della, b. 7-1887 and Charley, b. unknown. We have no record since 1887. Our records show Ludwell's dad, Albert Cornelius Ringo (Ringold) enlisted as a private in Captain Coleman, Nodaway co, Mo Home Guard on 7-5- 1861 reelisted several times in various Mo Militia units, was promoted to 2nd Lt 10-25-1862. Resigned without reason on 4-18-1964. Description, 5'11" 3/4, light complexion, black hair and eyes, occupation shoemaker. Prior to being in Mo, Albert was born 11-30-1840 Vienna, Scott Co, Ind. He moved to Okla, in the 1892 "RUN" and settled near Guthrie. Albert was s/o George Ludwell Ringold (Ringo)ans Elizabeth McGullough. George Ludwell was son of John Ringo and Nancy Ann Harrison and at some time changed his name to Ringold from Ringo.

Re: Ludwell Elston Ringgold, 1878-1960

jamesjringo — 2008-01-23 19:17:58Z

The Ringo Family History reflects, Albert Cornelius Ringold (Ringo), b. 11-30-1840 in Vienna, Scott Co, Ind d. 1-14-1914, was son of George Ludwell Ringold (Ringo) and Elizabeth McCullough. Albert married Elizabeth (Libby) McGuire on 8-20-1865 in Xenia, MO. She was b. 4-7-1847 in Ohio and d. 10-24-1926 in Repley, OK. They had 8 childred, one of which was Ludwell Elston Ringo, b. 10- -1878

George Ludwell Ringo (Ringold), b. 10-14-1807 in Nelson Co, KY was son of John Ringo and Nancy Ann Harrison, who had 11 children. For some reason George and his brother William Davis Ringo changed their last name to Ringold.

William Henry Ringgold 1858-1938

mstewart76 — 2006-04-10 00:42:15Z

In the book "Ringgold in the United States" by Mildred Cook Shoch, there is mention of William Henry Ringgold b 1858,died 1938. Is this your ancestor? This William Henry married Margaret Alice Long. These Ringgolds were in Caroline Co, Md. Noted also on Page 101, William Henry Ringgold, b. Liverpool, Eng. Will try to help but need dates.

Re: William Henry Ringgold 1858-1938

mstewart76 — 2006-04-10 00:43:12Z

Used the clue you gave on William Henry's wife and found that he mar. Anna Elizabeth Soderholm of Brooklyn, NY. Chn. are named(James Richard Ringgold b 1913) He had dau., Nancy. Info too much for this forum. Please EMail me. mcstewrt@htcnet.net. The authors name is Schoch. Her book should be in libraries. I have a copy.

James Harrison Ringgold-Arkansas

JerryAndrews210 — 2006-08-19 05:47:28Z

I find that Harrison Ringgold was born in 1859 and married Mary Jane "Mollie" Farris. I have been unable to determine who his parents were or where they came from. Any help out there?

Re: William Henry Ringgold 1858-1938

ROCKEYWES — 2006-04-10 00:42:44Z

Dear Mary Stewart,

Thankyou thankyou. I believe my William Henry is the one mentioned on page 101 of the book. Is the author's last name Shockley instead of what you mentioned?

I feel quite certain that my grandfather was born in Liverpool because I have a photo of an infant in what seems like a christening dress. The photo was taken in Liverpool and the child looks like other pics of my grandfather.

i have not yet written social security for my fathers application so i don't know anything else, not even my grandmothers name for sure. i believe her last name was Soderholm.

For the short term, I'm going to guess at WHR birth and death dates based on my memory.Lets try death at around 1950 and birth at around 1870.

Do you own this Ringgold book? Is it available in a library? What is your connection to the Ringgold? I live in Maryland. Thanks

Re: Samuel Ringgold - in 1880's he was a Major

ROCKEYWES — 2007-08-14 20:09:40Z

I know this is a long time since you posted. Yes, I would like to share. The Ringgold Hynson House is now the center piece of Washington College in Chestertown MD.

Re: William Henry Ringgold

ROCKEYWES — 2007-08-14 20:05:19Z

I know this is a long time but did you ever get a copy of the Shoch booK

Re: Ann Maria NEWMAN m. James Hynson RINGGOLD in 1837

LizBrianWhitley — 2007-10-17 02:11:36Z

Thomas Ringgold and Anna Maria had son Thomas born in 1744 and died in 1774. He married Mary Calloway/Gallowy. In a will supposedly by him dated/proved in 1776 he leaves items to his mother and wife (unnamed) and 3 sons Thomas, Samuel, and Benjamin, and to his daughter Anna Maria. Others in his will include Thomas Ringgold Tilghman, JOhn Calloway, Wm. Hamsley Jr., some cousins and brother and sister-in-law Benja. and Anne Calloway/Galloway. It is witnedssed by a Jos. Galloway/Calloway.

The question is: IS Calloway the surname and do you know of any additional information. Or is it Galloway (the relatives) and John Calloway is just an individual from a different family?

Re: Cadwallader Ringgold, Rear Admiral U.S. Navy 1802-1867