Martha Ryden

Martha Ryden

Female - Yes, date unknown

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  Martha Ryden (daughter of Gilbert Powell Ryden and Sara Jackson Willis); and died.

Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Gilbert Powell Ryden was born about 1922 in TN (son of Charles Thomas Ryden and Ida Rossa Gilbert); died on 3 Sep 1985; was buried in Knox Co, TN.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=94758549

    Gilbert married Sara Jackson Willis on 12 Jun 1943 in Washington Co, TN. Sara was born on 10 Sep 1921; died on 16 Dec 2007 in Johnson City, TN; was buried in Knox Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Sara Jackson Willis was born on 10 Sep 1921; died on 16 Dec 2007 in Johnson City, TN; was buried in Knox Co, TN.

    Notes:

    Died:
    RYDEN, SARA JACKSON WILLIS - 86, 1013 Oracle Ct. Johnson City, TN died Sunday Dec. 16, 2007 at Johnson City Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born in her family's home at Embreeville, Tennessee, a small village of homes of the executives of the Embree Iron Co. Dr. A.J. Willis, Sara's Dad, was physician to employees and families of the Embreeville Iron Co. Sara's mother, Belle Tyler Cloyd Willis was an accomplished pianist, teacher and homemaker. Sara attended Lamar High School from primary grade to graduation in 1939. Went on to Maryville College for two years and then to the University of Tennessee where she graduated in 1943. She was a Member of the Alpha Epsilon chapter of Kappa Delta national sorority at UT, now known as UTK. She married Gilbert Powell Ryden June 12, 1943, at her home, Slick Rock Farm, on the banks of the Nolichucky River, Washington County, Tennessee. She was Chapter Advisor for Kappa Delta at UTK and also on the Panhellenic Advisory Council. She was a former officer of the Knoxville Symphony Guild. Sara was also a former Trail Chairwomen for the Dogwood Arts Festival, a member of the President King's Daughter and the DAR and a member of Ossoli Circle of Knoxville. She was a long standing member of East Minister Presbyterian Church in Knoxville. She was preceded in death by her husband Gil, and is survived by two daughters; Martha R. Tubb, Cape Coral, FL and Amanda Ryden Smith, Charlottesville, VA, six grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Dillow-Taylor Funeral Home and Cremation Services, Jonesborough, TN, 423-753-3821 is in charge of arrangements. Condolences may be sent to the Ryden family online at: www.dillow-taylor.com

    Children:
    1. 1. Martha Ryden and died.
    2. Amanda Ryden and died.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  Charles Thomas Ryden was born on 10 Jan 1886 in Sullivan Co,TN (son of David Thomas Ryden and Nannie Smith); died on 20 Jan 1945 in Hawkins Co, TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.

    Notes:

    Died:
    Name: Charles Thomas Ryden
    Gender: Male
    Burial Date: 22 Jan 1945
    Burial Place: Sullivan, Tenn.
    Death Date: 20 Jan 1945
    Death Place: Bulls Gap, Hawkins, Tennessee
    Age: 59
    Birth Date: 10 Jan 1886
    Birthplace: Sullivan, Tenn.
    Occupation: Car Inspector
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name: Rosie Ryden
    Father's Name: D.T. Ryden
    Father's Birthplace: Sullivan, Tenn.
    Mother's Name: Mamie Smith
    Mother's Birthplace: Sullivan, Tenn.
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06479-2
    System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
    Source Film Number: 2137355
    Reference Number: cn 788
    Collection: Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874-1955

    Buried:
    GRid=83904564

    Charles married Ida Rossa Gilbert on 18 Dec 1917 in Hamblen Co, TN. Ida was born on 7 Oct 1898 in VA; died on 16 Jul 1999 in Hamblen Co, TN; was buried in Hamblen Co, TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Ida Rossa Gilbert was born on 7 Oct 1898 in VA; died on 16 Jul 1999 in Hamblen Co, TN; was buried in Hamblen Co, TN.
    Children:
    1. Evelyn Ruth Ryden was born about 1919 in TN; died about 1919 in TN.
    2. 2. Gilbert Powell Ryden was born about 1922 in TN; died on 3 Sep 1985; was buried in Knox Co, TN.
    3. Betty Joe Ryden was born on 3 Dec 1928 in TN; and died.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  David Thomas Ryden was born on 11 May 1850 in Smyth Co, VA (son of Mastin Ridings and Malissa (Jane) Crawford); died on 18 Apr 1926 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.

    Notes:

    The last name was spelled Ridens or Ryden on the TN census. This is the only branch of the family, I am aware of, that changed the spelling of the family name.

    Father's name listed as William (sic) Ryden on David's death certificate

    Died:
    Name: David Thomas Ryden
    Gender: Male
    Burial Date: 21 Apr 1926
    Burial Place:
    Death Date: 18 Apr 1926
    Death Place: Bluff City, Sullivan, Tennessee
    Age: 75
    Birth Date: 11 May 1850
    Birthplace: Virginia
    Occupation: Southern Railway
    Race: White
    Marital Status: Married
    Spouse's Name:
    Father's Name: William Ryden
    Father's Birthplace: Virginia
    Mother's Name: Mallisse Crawford
    Mother's Birthplace: Virginia
    Indexing Project (Batch) Number: B06443-1
    System Origin: Tennessee-EASy
    Source Film Number: 1876716
    Reference Number: cn 15589
    Collection: Tennessee Deaths and Burials, 1874-1955

    Buried:
    GRid=87407667

    David married Nannie Smith on 17 Mar 1874 in Sullivan Co,TN. Nannie was born in Aug 1856 in TN; died about 1929 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Nannie Smith was born in Aug 1856 in TN; died about 1929 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.

    Notes:

    Buried:
    GRid=87407713

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name David T Riden
    Event Type Marriage
    Event Date 17 Mar 1874
    Event Place Sullivan, Tennessee, United States
    Gender Male
    Spouse's Name Nannie Smith
    Spouse's Titles and Terms Miss
    Spouse's Gender Female

    Children:
    1. James Walsh Ryden was born on 19 Dec 1874 in Sullivan Co,TN; died on 12 Apr 1955 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.
    2. Mittie Elizabeth Ryden was born on 10 Sep 1876 in Sullivan Co,TN; died on 5 Sep 1942 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.
    3. William M. Ryden was born on 22 Mar 1878 in TN; died on 15 Jul 1903 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.
    4. Elbert Lagie Ryden was born on 19 Oct 1880 in Sullivan Co,TN; died on 21 Nov 1966 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.
    5. Mayme Mary Ryden was born on 28 Mar 1883 in Carter Co, TN; died on 21 Mar 1981 in Carter Co, TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.
    6. 4. Charles Thomas Ryden was born on 10 Jan 1886 in Sullivan Co,TN; died on 20 Jan 1945 in Hawkins Co, TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.
    7. Bess Leona Ryden was born on 19 Mar 1889 in Sullivan Co,TN; died on 27 Jun 1984 in Alachua Co, FL; was buried in St Lucie Co, FL.
    8. Adelia Earl Ryden was born on 7 Jul 1891 in Sullivan Co,TN; died in Oct 1970 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.
    9. Nannie Gertrude Ryden was born on 19 Oct 1893 in Sullivan Co,TN; died about 1972 in Butler Co, OH; was buried in Butler Co, OH.
    10. Tracy Maude Ryden was born in Apr 1896 in Sullivan Co,TN; died on 2 Nov 1923 in Sullivan Co,TN; was buried in Sullivan Co,TN.




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