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Adam Ritter

Birth	:	24 Jul 1812 Wythe County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	8 Jan 1897 Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Neola Township Cemetery, Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.4591400, -95.6183800
Plot	:	Section D
Description	:	possible birth name: "John Adam RITTER" ************************************************************* ADAM RITTER, a well-known pioneer residing on section 16, Garner Township, first came here as early as June, 1846. He was born in Wythe County, West Virginia, July 24, 1812, a son of Michael and Phoebe (KETRON) RITTER, the father a native of Maryland and of German ancestry, and the mother a native of West Virginia and a daughter of Lawrence KETRON, a Pennsylvania German. Adam was seven years of age when his father moved to Burke's Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia, where he grew to manhood, employed in agricultural pursuits. In 1837 he married Nancy... Read More	possible birth name: "John Adam RITTER" *********************************************************** ADAM RITTER, a well-known pioneer residing on section 16, Garner Township, first came here as early as June, 1846. He was born in Wythe County, West Virginia, July 24, 1812, a son of Michael and Phoebe (KETRON) RITTER, the father a native of Maryland and of German ancestry, and the mother a native of West Virginia and a daughter of Lawrence KETRON, a Pennsylvania German. Adam was seven years of age when his father moved to Burke's Garden, Tazewell County, Virginia, where he grew to manhood, employed in agricultural pursuits. In 1837 he married Nancy T. WARD, a woman who was born in that county, the daughter of Milton WARD, also of Virginia and of Martha, nee THOMPSON. In 1843 he moved to Hancock County, Illinois, settling at Macedonia, previously called Ramus. In the spring of 1846 he came by team and wagon to Council Bluffs, then a small village called Kanesville. About that time Colonel KANE raised a company for the Mexican War, called the Mormon Battalion. The same year Mr. RITTER settled on the land where he now lives, building a log cabin 12 x 14, with the old-fashioned fireplace, which structure still stands as an old landmark and relic of pioneer days; and ever since that date Mr. RITTER has steadily made this farm his home. It comprises eighty acres of land, three and a half miles from the city limits, and is very valuable property. Politically, Mr. RITTER is a Democrat. He is seventy-eight years of age, well preserved, Frank and cordial in his manner and one of the highly esteemed citizens. His children are: Martha Ann, wife of John DINGMAN, of Garner Township; George, who lives near Ogden, Utah; John T., also near Ogden; Milton, of Garner Township; Archibald, a resident of Webster County, Nebraska; Eliza Jane, now the wife of Emanuel RICHARD, of Neola, who is a grain-buyer; Lizzie, now Mrs. John SMITH, also of Neola; and Jessie, who lives in Idaho. source: “Biographical History of Pottawattamie County, Iowa”, 1891, pages 451 - 452 *********************************************************** obituary: Council Bluffs (Iowa) Nonpareil, Jan 15, 1897

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Where is Adam Ritter's memorial?
Adam Ritter's memorial is located at: Neola Township Cemetery, Neola, Pottawattamie County, USA.
When did Adam Ritter death?
Adam Ritter death on 8 Jan 1897 in Pottawattamie County, Iowa, USA
Where are the coordinates of the Adam Ritter's memorial?
Latitude: 41.4591400
Longitude: -95.6183800

Family Members:

Spouse

Nancy T Ward Ritter

(1819 - 1900)

Children

Martha Ann Ritter Dingman

(1838 - 1894)

Eliza Jane Ritter Reichart

(1850 - 1913)

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Nearby Cemetories:

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Coordinate: 41.4591400, -95.6183800

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Coordinate: 41.4581300, -95.6183600

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Coordinate: 41.4337000, -95.7607000

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Coordinate: 41.5555461, -95.5419486

13. Lytle Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5625000, -95.5550003

14. Valley View Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5814018, -95.6324997

15. Downsville Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3502998, -95.7039032

16. Shelby Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5083313, -95.4511108

17. Pottawattamie County Home Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.3269400, -95.6691738

18. Grange Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4446678, -95.8034668

19. Linnwood Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5589200, -95.7502100

20. Harris Grove Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.5782928, -95.7262192

21. Chambers Cemetery
Persia, Harrison County, USA
Coordinate: 41.6018982, -95.5681000

22. Saint Columbanus Cemetery
Weston, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.3429440, -95.7435260

23. Saint Bridgets Cemetery
Honey Creek, Pottawattamie County, USA
Coordinate: 41.4664001, -95.8289032

24. Reels Cemetery
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Coordinate: 41.4234100, -95.8321700