Ritz - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Ritz family in PA from Nathen Ritz (Rizzo) to Sam Ritz (Rizzo)

janecomerford1 — 2009-10-26 00:07:44Z

was this Sam Ritz an italian miner who worked in the York Run Mine around 1919 in Fayette Co.? i'm trying to find my grandfather

Re: Charles Ritz

taylorritz1 — 2009-10-24 13:17:53Z

This is so weird! I just got on here because I was curious and found this post.

Charles is my grandpa. He did marry a Daisy Delight Raybourn. Orvil and Minnie were my great grandparents and they (Charles and Daisy) did have children. They had a set of twin boys, Ronald and Donald Ritz. And adopted two girls, Cynthia and Diana. Ronald (my father) married Nancy Greer and had two children, my brother Cody and myself (Taylor).Ronald and Nancy are divorced and have been for several years. Donald married a Nancy as well (maiden name not for sure). Donald and Nancy had one son, named Justin. Diana married Jeff Ware and had one son, Keifer. Cynthia married a Timothy Gericke and had two children, Christopher and Ashley.

Charles and Daisy and my father, Ronald live in Chanute, Kansas. Cynthia and Tim, live in Humbolt, Kansas. Diana and Jeff live in Olathe, Kansas. Donald and Nancy live in Arkanas. City unknown.

Charles has a sister names Louise who is married to Don Booth, and are still alive living in Erie, Kansas

I am a bit curious as to who you are and why you are inquiring about my grandpa?

You can also email me taylorritz@ymail.com

Re: Catherine Ritz Sauvageot; Wheeling, WV

wsauvageot — 2009-10-17 08:22:52Z

My paternal family was from Wheeling WV. The surname was Sauvageot. My father was born there in 1906, and his fanily was from the Strasburg area, with some on the German side of the border and others on the French side.They migrated to the U.S. in the 1800's. My paternal grandfatheer, George A. Sauvageot was a barber by trade. His wife (my grandmother) dies when my father was about seven years old. I have a portrait from a photography studio of him and his brother Burt taken at his final visit to the hospital in about 1913. I believe my great-gransfather's given name to be Victor.

Re: Catherine Ritz Sauvageot; Wheeling, WV

prmcnamee — 2009-09-27 21:31:30Z

i believe catherine is related to my family.

patricia ritz mcnamee

Re: Andrew (1835-1928) and John (1869-?)

cor21911 — 2009-09-24 19:29:38Z

Andrew J. Ritz, b. 1833 in Saxony, Germany is my great, great, great grandfather. he married Caroline Bichney, from Germany. Immigrated to Indiana. Descendents migrated to Arkansas.

Rev. Solomon Ritz

fredrica01 — 2009-09-10 17:46:58Z

In researching the parents of Rev. Solomon Ritz, I came across the Maryland marriages 1665-1850. It lists Solomon Ritz marrying Mary Wise 17 Oct 1808 in Washington Co, Maryland. Has anyone researched this further. I always thought his parents were possibly HENRY Ritz and Mary Wise.
Any further info would be appreciated
Thank You

Anna Ritz & daughter Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ritz

mattbrowder — 2009-06-19 01:13:41Z

I am looking for information on Anna Ritz, born abt. 1833 in Baden-Württemberg, Germany. Anna died in 1916 in Rowan County, NC. I believe Lizzie married James Hodges. Any information would be greatly appreciated.
Matt

Louis Ritz & Annie Ritz, Worcester, Mass, 1918

janthomsen134 — 2009-06-18 00:36:29Z

Hi I am looking for information on Louis Ritz. He was born in 1884 in Russia. Immigrated to england where he had a least one child Carl, and he also had a daughter Annie. His wifes name was Rachel. They moved to sweden. She got mentally ill and he moved to Denmark with his three children and a housekeeper around 1906-10. He immigrated to USA in 1913, and expected to had his children join him later. I found him on the US passenger list, and I found his Military record from 1918 where he joined the military for WWI. The military record shows that he lived in Worcester, Mass, and that his nearest kin was Annie Ritz, in Worcester Mass. According to family he died in US in 1918 from Spanish Flu. I think I found Annie Ritz as widow in Worcester City directories from 1920-1930, but not in US census, and I have not been able to find his death record. If anyone knows about Annie Ritz in Worcester, Mass. around 1918, or about Louis Ritz, then I'd be very interested.
b.r.
Jan

Re: Myra & Verna & Aubrey Ritz

kaygibbs121 — 2009-05-30 16:54:57Z

No Aubrey Actually goes by lou and lives in California.. atleast the one we are talking about

Louise Ritz

JIWelsch — 2009-05-25 12:44:03Z

MILTON, Iowa -- Louise Ritz, 84, of Milton, died Dec. 3, 2000, at the Bloomfield Care Center.

Services will be at the Wagler Funeral Home in Bloomfield. The Rev. Harold Baker will officiate. Burial will be at the Sunnyside Cemetery in Milton. Pallbearers will be Michael and Kyle Ritz, Rodney Armstrong, Gary Bechtel, Steven Reckers and Randy Thelander. Honorary bearers will be Keny and Kelly Ritz, Ronnie Bechtel, Danny Phillips and Allen Barquest Jr.

A memorial has been established to Davis County Dollars for Scholars.

Mrs. Ritz was born Aug. 30, 1916, in Milton, the daughter of Charles and Chloe Hale Conlee. She married Reo A. Ritz Sept. 30, 1934, in Bloomfield. He died May 24, 1997.
She was a 1934 graduate of Milton High School.

She was a resident of Milton since 1997 and was a member of the Milton Christian Church. She attended the Memphis Christian Church.

Survivors include two sons, Jack Ritz of Milton, Charles Ritz of Muscatine; a daughter Garnet Armstrong of Belknap; 10 grandchildren, 24 great-grandchildren; one great-great-grandson; and a brother, Hale Conlee of Milton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; a great-grandson, Shelby Ritz; and two sisters, Madge Strausbaugh and Helen Bechtel.

Re: Myra & Verna & Aubrey Ritz

carlyritz — 2009-01-13 12:58:10Z

could anyone have ended up in South Africa - My great uncle was Aubrey Ritz

Ritz family in PA from Nathen Ritz (Rizzo) to Sam Ritz (Rizzo)

dritz5305 — 2008-11-30 22:21:43Z

Nathen Rizzo changed to Ritz from Naples area Italy, his son Sam (Saverino Rizzo) Ritz had 8 kids. Youngest William moved to Michigan. He was my grandfather. Looking for Ritz or Rizzo relatives from the family in PA. Any info would be greatly appreciated.

Re: RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

prmcnamee — 2008-11-18 17:45:10Z

my ritz family was also frm wheeling. james michael, son of john and caroline newheart ritz.my sister mary ritz contacted you before. can you give me any info?

patti

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

normanritz73 — 2008-11-12 21:32:41Z

Donna:
Reference is made to your inquiry of November 19th.
My family research shows John Ritz, born 1810 in Germany, occupation-locksmith. Catherine as wife, born 1812 in Germany. They immigrated from an area known as Alsace Loraine.

They had at least 8 children all born in Wheeling, West Virgina (at time of birth it was known as Virginia.

Son, William born Jauuary 1849, occupation as police officer.
Son, John born about 1844, died April 10, 1918, wife-Mary Elnor Emblem, born August 2, 1853, Wheeling, died November 11, 1895. They had 7 children, one of whom was named John Lee. John Lee born about 1871 and died about 1914. My research does not list a Norine Ritz or a Jack Ritz. If this information ties into any of your research please correspond with me.

Norman

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

mawww — 2008-11-12 21:31:48Z

norman, how about a donald ritz, norine ritz,
william ritz or john ( jack ) ritz?

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

normanritz73 — 2008-11-12 21:31:24Z

Donna: I appreciate your inquiry,however, research I have conducted has not revealed any relatives with the names of Edward Joseph Ritz or Margaret Kolb. After coming to this coountry my ancesteres settled in the Wheeling, West Virgignia area. Don't give up and I wish you the best in your attempts to delevelop information regarding your ancesters.

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

mawww — 2008-11-12 21:31:07Z

hi norman i am looking for my family for
which i have no information. all i know is
that my grandfathers name was edward joseph
ritz, he married my grandmother, margaret
kolb in baltimore, got a clue??????

Re: RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

normanritz73 — 2008-11-12 21:30:48Z

I have not found a Charles Ritz thus far in my search of ancesters. About 8 years ago I did some research in Wheeling and a review of old Wheeling City Directories covering the years 1851 to 1912 (some years were missing) and a CHARLES A. RITZ is listed as residing during 1898-99 at 15th and McColl and employed as a clerk at McClain's Drug Store. He is also listed with the same employment for the years 1911-12 with residence as 42 11th Street. I do not have any additional information concerning a Charles Ritz.

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

2008-11-12 21:30:14Z

my grandfather was born in huntington wva but his family came fron wheeling.

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA (Judge Stonewell Jackson Ritz)

2008-11-12 21:28:03Z

Norman,
I apparently, am a decendant of Judge Stonewall Jackson Ritz. I have an extremely interesting and detailed article that was written about him and his world class sculling ability. I know absolutely nothing of my family except a few scintillating tidbits and would appreciate any information you may have dug up in WV, since I am stuck in the boonies of Des Moines. PLease contact me at

bethanyf07@home.com

Thanks very much in advance,
Bethany

Re: RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA (John Jacob Ritz)

2008-11-12 21:27:08Z

Regarding your inquiry concerning a John Jacob RITZ, my RITZ ancesters emigrated from the Alsace-Lorraine area of either France or Germany prior to 1837 and settled in Wheeling, West Virginia area. My research has not located a John Jacob Ritz. I do have a John Ritz, born about 1810 and a Jacob Ritz, born about 1813 with parents named Volentine and Catherine Ritz. I also have a John Ritz, born 1846 and a Jacob Ritz born 1844 with parents named George and Catherine Ritz. I do not know their middle names.

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA (Charles Ritz)

2008-11-12 21:26:29Z

looking for the mcclain family that lived in huntington wv at 1644 ninth st.any information will help.thank you toi

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA (Charles Ritz) CORRECTION

2008-11-12 21:25:43Z

Sorry Elizabeth, I misspelled my grandfather's last name in the first line of my note. It is Reitz (not Retiz).

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA (Charles Ritz)

2008-11-12 21:25:22Z

Hello Elizabeth,
My name is Carol Brinkman and my grandfather was Earl Retiz from Wheeling, WV! My geneology research unearthed some misspellings (or alternate spellings) of the name Reitz as well as some Ritz family members from Wheeling, so I was looking at the Ritz message board and did a double take when I read your note. It could have been written by my mother!

My mother's maiden name was Reitz,her father was Earl Reitz b.1886/d.1976, and her grandparents were Charles Reitz b.1856/d.1946 and Mary Ann Frederick b.1857/d.1939. In addition, Earl Reitz was a machnist, and he had a son Charles Frederick Reitz (my uncle. Charles Frederick Reitz married in Wheeling then moved to Charleston (Kanawha County), WV.
I believe Uncle Charles' children were all born in Charleston.

So you can see it was quiet a surprise when I ready your note! This is a very great coincidence!

As I said, I do have some information on some Ritz family members from Wheeling - mostly from
death records and headstones. If I can help you with anything, please contact me by e-mail:
csbrin01@gwise.louisville.edu

I was born in Wheeling as were my mother, Uncle Charles, grandparents and great grandpartents.

Ritz of Pennsylvania

2000-02-20 06:41:20Z

I am the child of William David Ritz from PA. I am currently looking for any and all of our family. I do not know any of my relatives on this side of the family and was hoping I could find someone who knows. The only information that I know is my Grandmother's married name--Elizabeth Ritz. I also know that she had passed away prior to 1970. Please ccontact me if you have any information that can help me locate this side of my family--Thank you

Re: Catherine Ritz Sauvageot; Wheeling, WV

gghideout — 2007-11-24 19:13:59Z

Hello one of my ancestors is also Catherine Ritz daughter of Volentine? (Valentine?) Ritz

My Father James Charles Ritz born Nov 1918
My G Father Charles Lennox Ritz born 1888
I think John Ritz was "Papa's" Father one of Catherines brothers? We recently moved and all of family genology items are packed away. Anyway, please feel free to contact me at gghideout@gmail.com.

Sincerly,
M

Mary Ritz Family in PA m. Lawrence Edward Ennis II, New York

lauranchad03 — 2008-07-09 04:00:36Z

Hi. My name is Lara and I am searching for some family information on my Grandmother. Her name was Mary Ritz. She moved to NY and was married to Lawrence Edward Ennis II.
I know her family was from PA though I do not know where. She was born in 1920 one of eight children. I do not know any sibling names except for her older brother Sam who moved to FL and Her sister Leena (maybe Lena) who stayed in PA as far as I know. My Great aunt Leena had a farm I think I only visited once when I was very young. I know she had at least one son, but that ios pretty much it. I do not know my great grandparents names. All I know is they immagrated from Northern Italy and My great grandmother had red hair and freckles. I also know that the last name was changed when they came to america I think it was something like Ritzzoni, but I am not 100%.

Any infor would be greatly appreciated.
Laura

Re: Ritz of Pennsylvania

lauranchad03 — 2008-07-09 03:42:04Z

Hi. My grandmother last name was Ritz. She was PA. Though I am in serch of info too. She was one of 8 and was born in 1920. I do not know all her brother's and sisters names, but she did have a sister Lena who Stayed in PA and a brother Sam who moved to florida. She herself married My grandfather and lived in Brooklyn, NY most of her life. Her parents were immagrants from Northern Itally as far as she told me when I was little. If I come accross anything I will besure to pass it on. Do you know your grandfather's name?

Re: Frederick Ritz m. Lucy Tizzard

rglen167 — 2008-01-10 08:01:40Z

Dear wakkojakko (also the name of a dear family friend that was killed in his 30's in a tractor accident.)
I wish to thank you for you reseArch and fast reply, I have found my great grandfather down as Ritz, Ritty, Hritz and Krist. I still do not know anything about his family in Switzerland, I do know that my grandmother was looked after by Nuns when young and that she was to inherate a sum of money when old enough but it was all gone when it was time to collect. I do have information from Gran down to my grandchildren, I cannot thank you enough.

Frederick Ritz m. Lucy Tizzard

rglen167 — 2008-01-05 21:50:54Z

I am searching for information on Frederick Ritz came from Switzerland about 1880 to Australia,do not know how. He married Lucy Tizzard from South Australia. Daughter Mary Dorothy Grace Ritz born in Victoria 1885, Lucy died, later Frederick married Agnes Amy Withers in 1899,perhaps there were other children born.

Re: Ritz; Waterloo, Iowa

nickandstacieritz — 2008-07-08 14:44:18Z

Michael Charles Ritz also had another son Nathan Ritz. Denny Ritz had a son DJ Ritz and daughter Annie Ritz. Lori Ritz had a son Michael Mcallister and Cathy Ritz had a son Bill Bodewyns.

Re: Ritz; Waterloo, Iowa

nickandstacieritz — 2008-07-08 14:07:58Z

My name is Nicholas Charles Ritz son of Michael Charles Ritz who was the son of Charles Loren Ritz. Charles Loren had three other children Cathy, Lori and Denny Ritz.

Re: Ritz - Ritzie

ERitzie — 2007-03-23 20:59:21Z

Well I do know the in my family line the name changed from Ritzi to Ritzie. There is a town in Germany called Ritze which is in the northern part of Baden-Wurttemberg. Based on the birth date and childens names you gave me, I still can not find the link between our 2 family lines but I'm still can not confirm the name of my ggg grandfather. I've seen postings that it is a Valintine Ritzi but I can not find any information to confirm that.

Re: Ritz - Ritzie

ERitzie — 2007-04-16 21:54:54Z

I found this record as well.
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?indiv=1&rank=...

Looks like Charles' father's name may have been Alexander and his mother Frannie.

Re: Ritz - Ritzie

ERitzie — 2007-04-16 21:39:41Z

Do you know or have anyway of finding out the name of Charles' mother's name? I found this record.
http://search.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/sse.dll?db=1880usfedcen&a...

Re: Valentine and Catherine (Heid) Ritz; Wheeling, WV

TinaNoel55 — 2007-07-26 20:46:04Z

I am Walter Eugene Vaughn's daughter, I believe his father's name was Bernard George Vaughn whose mother's name was Eva Ritz married to Clifton Vaughn of Dayton OH (1920 census). Eva's parents (1900 census) were Valentine P Ritz, born in VA and Katehern born in Germany abt 1870. Does this sound right to you? tina noel (adopted by maternal grandparents, Orie & Frances Noel)

Re: Frederick Ritz m. Lucy Tizzard

wakkkojakkko — 2008-01-10 07:01:22Z

Hi,
Apart from Mary Dorothy Grace born in 1885 Fred & Lucy had 2 sons Frederick John & Samuel Urs twins both born in 1889 and died in 1889,
Frederick and Agnes Amy Withers had a daughter Alice Vera born 1900 South Yarra Victoria and son Frederick John born 1902 South yarra.
Daughter Mary Dorothy married Thomas Frederick White 1908 Vic

There is also a reference for a marriage of Agnes Amy Ritz in 1908 to William Rance.
Mary Dorothy Grace died 1953 Clayton Victoria, her father is listed as Clarence Ritz ? mother unknown, Dorothy had a son Gavin Lennox white who died 1921 Rutherglen (no age listed more than likely stillborn)
That is all the info there is in Victoria

Ritz Family Tree with Vossbergs

jdbedell_1 — 2008-04-21 20:36:26Z

I would like to contact the person who posted the Ritz family tree that also contains several Vossberg names. It is a "personal family tree" and Ancestry says the person asked not to be contacted by others. Walda Ritz was my mother's cousin and I have a lot of information on the Vossberg family.

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

normanritz73 — 2008-11-12 21:24:25Z

My Ritz Family immigrated from Alsace Lorraine prior to 1837 and settled in the Wheeling, West Virginia area. I have considerable information to share with others who may be searching the name of Ritz, who at one time resided in Wheeling.

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA

normanritz73 — 2008-11-12 21:26:12Z

Elizabeth - My research thus far does not appear to be of any assistance to you conderning your Charles Ritz. My great-great-great grandparents, Volentine Ritz, born 1782, and Catherine Ritz, born 1786, maiden name unknown, emigrated to Wheeling, Virginia prior to 1837 from an area known as Alsace Loraine, which at various times has been a part of France and Germany. They settled in Wheeling and were accompanied by a son, John, born 1810 and a son, Jacob. It is believed at least one other son came with them, however, thus far his identity in unknown. While in Wheeling, a number of years ago, I reviewed all available old Wheeling City Directories from 1851 to 1912 for persons with the last names of Ritz. Directories were not available for each of these years. A Charles A. Ritz is listed in the 1907-1909 directory as residing at 15th and McColl and employed as a clerk at McLain's Drug Store. He is again listed in the 1911-1912 directory with residence as 42 11th Street and employed as a clerk by R. B. McClain. Please contact me in the event you bleieve I can be of any help.

Norman Ritz

Re: Valentine and Catherine (Heid) Ritz; Wheeling, WV

mprcritz — 2007-07-27 01:41:25Z

Your information is very nearly correct. Walter Eugene (known to his family here as Gene) was my father's brother. Bernard George Vaughn and Marie Bernadette Williams Vaughn were their parents. I have a lot of information about the Vaughn line and would very much like to share. Please contact me at my e-mail address mritz@cinci.rr.com or feel free to write me. My name is Michael Ritz (my father having been adopted by John Ritz the brother of Eva Ritz) my address is
145 Arey Rd.
Peebles, Oh. 45660

I look forward to hearing from you.

H. W. Ritz received injuries when the water gauge burst on the Rock Island

maryachtrh — 2008-02-27 04:10:55Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 29 September 1904, Wapanucka, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

H. W. Ritz, a fireman on the Mangum line of the Rock Island, received a serious injury in the eye from the bursting of the water gauge. A piece of glass struck him, cutting the eyelid and ball. It is thought the sight will not be destroyed.

Re: Christian Ritz and Margaret Cook; Hessien, Kassel, Germany > Baltimore, Maryland

ria61c — 2008-03-06 14:49:08Z

Donna,

I just came across this, as well as some archived posts you have in Roots Web, but have been unable to contact you. Please contact me at maria_crocker@msn.com. I am the granddaughter of Annie Teresa Russel Crocker; the sister of Catherine, Ella (Krauz), Joseph, etc. Really want to hear from you and hope this posting isn't too old!

Re: Catherine Ritz Sauvageot; Wheeling, WV

kjlarkeysylvester — 2008-03-06 21:32:58Z

I'm looking for a Jacob Ritz, they are from the WV area. His daughter Catherine Ritz married James Hill, any linage?

Re: RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA (John Jacob Ritz)

kjlarkeysylvester — 2008-11-12 21:27:31Z

Hello, I think we are on the same line of family. I have been looking for a Jacob Ritz, born 1813. My ggg-grandmother was Catherine Ritz, she married a man named James F Hill. Please email me at ksylvester@adn.com KIm

Jacob Ritz b.1813 - d ?

kjlarkeysylvester — 2007-05-11 06:53:54Z

I'm looking information on his parents I'm not entirely sure who he married I had rose anne rollier then I found a obituary from lebanon pennsylvania I believe it was that said her name was Elizabeth so I'm not sure what to believe. I do know he was from France and I believe his wife was from Switzerland. But their children were. Any help is appreciated.

Caroline 1848-?
Catharine 1850-1932
Victor 1851-?
James 1852-?
Elizabeth 1854?
Ruth 1857-?
Valentine 1858-1934
William 1862-?
Annie 1865-?
Agnes 1867-?

Christian Ritz and Margaret Cook; Hessien, Kassel, Germany > Baltimore, Maryland

darlingarlin — 2007-05-11 13:14:12Z

Still searching for any relations to my Ritz's from Baltimore.

Christian Ritz b. 1826 and Margaret Cook b. 1825 both from Hessien Kassel Germany and wound up in Baltimore, MD and had 6 kids;

Agust, Henry, Christian Jr, Dora, Elizabeth and Charles(Charlie).

Christian Jr b. 1862 and Catherine Russell b. 1859 Baltimore had 4 kids
Edward(my grandfather whom I never met)b 1893 and died in 1941
Mary (Marie) a twin b 1898 d 1972
Nellie a twin b 1898 and d. 1912
Joseph J b 1901 d unkwn.

Catherine Russell's parents were Michael Russell & Mary Radford. It seems Catherine stayed close with her sister Ella. Ella Russell married George Krausz and I found Catherine and Christian on a census record living at the Krausz's and also next to the Krausz's.

Also, I found my grandfathers grave(Edward Ritz) at Louden Park and it turns out that he is buried in a family plot along with his parents Christian and Catherine, his sisters Nellie and Marie and Catherines sister Ellen Russell Krausz and George Krausz.

This was an awesome find for me since I had never met my grandfather or any of his siblings or his parents...

Mary never married or had kids. Nellie died as a child; no kids and then there was Joseph of whom I can not find very much information about. I do know that he had 2 girls as they show up on the census records. Can anyone help????

Re: Christian Ritz and Margaret Cook; Hessien, Kassel, Germany > Baltimore, Maryland

darlingarlin — 2008-03-06 16:17:30Z

Helloooooooooo Maria! I have emailed both of the address's that you have sent........ my new email is medlar@umbc.edu.

I am sooooooooo happy to meet you!

Re: Ritz - Ritzie

jmmilton1 — 2007-04-14 00:21:13Z

HI:

I just found the following on ancestry.com:

Border Crossings: From Canada to U.S., 1895-1956
about William Ritzie
Name: William Ritzie
Arrival Date: 1 Nov 1952
Birth Date: 29 Jan ??16
Birthplace: Montreal Qc
Gender: Male
Race/Nationality: Ukrainian

Port of Arrival: Niagara Falls, New York, USA
Departure Contact: Father Andrew
Record has photo?: No

Haven't made much headway since we last posted.

The only thing I found out is that my Charles Ritzie was from Hubbard, Ohio but haven't had time to explore it further.

Jan

RITZ FAMILY OF WEST VIRGINIA (Charles Ritz)

ElizabethBird46 — 2008-11-12 21:24:47Z

I am looking for information on my ancestor who was named Charles Ritz who was originally located in Ohio County, WV. He was from Germany. He was listed in the 1880 cencus as a machinist from German. I believe his wife was known as Mary A. He would have been my great grandfather. He had a son named Charley who later moved to Kanawha County and raised a family. He died quite young in a mining accident. My father's name was Earl Ritz. Any information you could provide would be greatly appreciated.