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     Charles Hammond Raitt was born in April 1844 at Harford Co. (probably), MD.^1,2 He was the son of Charles Hammond Raitt and Cassandra Whitaker.³ Charles Hammond Raitt married Amelia Belinda Clippinger, daughter of Humphrey Clippinger and Sarah Ann Jaques, on 3 August 1871 at Neosho, Newton Co., MO.

     Charles Hammond Raitt was born circa 1800 at Maryland.¹ He married Cassandra Whitaker in 1830.¹

     Grace H. Raitt was born in August 1877 at Newton Co. (probably), MO.^1,2 She was the daughter of Charles Hammond Raitt and Amelia Belinda Clippinger.¹ Grace H. Raitt lived in January 1920 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK.³

     Laura J. Raitt was born in March 1885 at Missouri.¹ She was the daughter of Charles Hammond Raitt and Amelia Belinda Clippinger.¹ Laura J. Raitt married William P. Cowan, son of Hugh M. Cowan and Virginia Ellen Patterson, on 25 January 1909 at Greene Co., MO. Laura J. Raitt lived in April 1910 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK.² She lived in January 1920 at Muskogee, Muskogee Co., OK.³

     Brian K. Rakestraw was born on 10 December 1964 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL. He was the son of Keith L. Rakestraw. Brian K. Rakestraw died on 29 May 2017 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 52

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Brian K. Rakestraw, 52, of Peoria passed away at 4:26am Monday, May 29, 2017, at the home of his sister Julie Kunski.

He was born on December 10, 1964 in Peoria son of Keith and Peggy Larimore Rakestraw. He married Lisa Eads on November 22, 2001 in Toulon, IL.

Surviving is one daughter Morgan Rakestraw of Princeville, his mother of Peoria, two sisters Barbara “Barby” Meier of West Peoria and Julie (John) Kunski of Peoria. Also surviving are two brothers Doug Lathram of Florida and Kevin Parker of Washington, four nieces Carrie (Paul) Budzinski of Peoria, Amanda Hageman of Bartonville, Tosha Adkins of Sugar City, CO. Kathy (Elery) Bendler of Carbondale, IL. and one nephew Michael Meier of Peoria, IL. He was preceded in death by his father.

Brian was an honorably discharged U.S. Air Force Veteran, proudly serving our country for 9 years. He worked as an auto salesman for several dealerships in the Peoria area. Brian also worked for the city of Peoria in Code Enforcement. He later worked for Yellow Book, Better Way Siding & Windows and also construction with his best Friend Robert Lorance. He last worked at Morton Walmart in management.

He enjoyed many things in life including karaoke, cowboy boots, guitars, fishing, hunting, Harley Davidson motorcycles, and the love he had for his family and friends – Brian will be sorely missed.

Cremation rites have been accorded. A memorial service is scheduled for 11:00 a.m. Saturday, June 3, 2017 at Mason-White Funeral Home in Washington. Visitation will be one-hour prior to his service. In lieu of flowers, memorials in his name may be given to OSF Hospice.

He was cremated Findagrave #179906782.

     Elisha Edward Rakestraw was born on 14 April 1896 at Adair, McDonough Co., IL.¹ He married Caroline E. Black circa 1920.¹ Elisha Edward Rakestraw died on 29 September 1974 at Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, at age 78. He was buried in October 1974 at Parkview Cemetery, Peoria, Peoria Co., IL, Findagrave #136436620.

     Keith L. Rakestraw was born on 23 June 1921 at Industry, McDonough Co., IL.¹ He was the son of Elisha Edward Rakestraw and Caroline E. Black.¹ Keith L. Rakestraw began military service WW II service, U.S. Navy, served on PT-181 in the Philippines. He died on 13 November 2011 at East Peoria, Tazewell Co., IL, at age 90

Obituary -- (Findagrave.com):

Son of Elisha E. and Carrie E. Black Rakestraw. He married Peggy E. Larimore on Oct. 6, 1953, in Peoria.

Surviving are his wife; two daughters, Barbara Meier and Julie (John) Kunski; and one son, Brian Rakestraw, and three sisters, Delberta Brown, Jackie Doubet and Betty Davault. Also surviving are six grandchildren, Michael Meier, Kathy Lynn Bendler, Carrie Budzinski, Amanda Hageman, Tosha Adkins and Morgan Rakestraw, as well as eight great-grandchildren. Also surviving are one sister, Madelyn (Glen) Brown and one brother, Eugene Rakestraw.

He was an honorably discharged U.S. Navy veteran of WWII, serving on PT Boat 181 in the Pacific Theater, in the Philippines.

He then worked for the Peoria Journal Star for 33 years, later worked for Caterpillar Tractor Co. for several years, and lastly the City of East Peoria Public Works Department, doing landscaping, before formally retiring.

     Emma Bertha Rakey was born on 31 July 1884 at Rolla, Phelps Co., MO. She married Alex Pompe. Emma Bertha Rakey died on 2 June 1967 at St. James, Phelps Co., MO, at age 82. She was buried in June 1967 at Saint James Cemetery, St. James, Phelps Co., MO, Findagrave #132223974.

     Elsie D. Rall was born circa 1882 at Kansas.¹ She was the daughter of Christianna (?)² Elsie D. Rall married Michael H. Schlicher, son of William Schlicher and Louise Vosberg, circa 1908 at Sheridan Co. (probably), KS, Parents born Germany.¹

     Della Amanda Ralph was born in 1868 at Nebraska City, Otoe Co., NE. She married Henry Loraine Leppla circa 1885. Della Amanda Ralph died on 5 November 1923 at Phoenix, Maricopa Co., AZ.

     Georgia Ralph was born in June 1896 at Cuyahoga Co. (probably), OH.¹ She married Russel Dean Clippinger, son of Frank A. Clippinger and Carrie Allen, on 19 September 1925 at Cuyahoga Co., OH, Georgia was first married to Clarence D. Holmes and had daughter Cora G. Holmes, born 23 MAY 1915.

     Franklin Lee Ralsten was born on 20 April 1910 at Gates, Monroe Co., WV, WW II draft registration. He married Eula M. Henderson (?). Franklin Lee Ralsten died on 2 January 1972 at Emmett Memorial Hospital, Clifton Forge, Alleghany Co., VA, at age 61. He was buried in January 1972 at Alleghany Memorial Park, Low Moor, Alleghany Co., VA, Findagrave #132712627.

     Inez May Ralston married Jesse McClure Shirk, son of John Stouffer Shirk and Mary Bowles Miller, on 25 September 1891.¹ Inez May Ralston died in 1892.

     Jane Ramage was born on 6 September 1866 at Newbattle, Midlothian, Scotland; daughter of William and Mary (McNeill) Ramage.¹ She married Charles B. Clippinger, son of Israel Clippinger and Hannah Stotts, on 31 October 1887 at Guernsey Co., OH. Jane Ramage died on 30 April 1928 at Guernsey Co., OH, at age 61. She was buried in May 1928 at Greenwood Cemetery, Byesville, Guernsey Co., OH, Findagrave #157887076.

     Hans Martin Rambacher married Maria Agnes Ruffen on 5 February 1689 at Schwaigern, Wuerttemberg, Germany.

     Maria Barbara Rambacher was christened on 13 October 1692 at Schwaigern, Wuerttemberg, Germany. She was the daughter of Hans Martin Rambacher and Maria Agnes Ruffen. Maria Barbara Rambacher married Samuel Heinrich Abendschön on 9 April 1715 at Schwaigern, Wuerttemberg, Germany.

     Louisa Rambo was the daughter of Samuel Rambo and Mary Schrack.¹ Louisa Rambo married Wilson C. Price, son of Abraham Price and Mary Carpenter, in 1896, No children.¹

     Samuel Rambo married Mary Schrack.¹

     Pauline Rambold was born on 13 August 1891 at Pfohren, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹ She married Josef Grieshaber in May 1916 at Brombach / Lörrach, Baden-Württemberg, Germany.¹ Pauline Rambold died on 10 June 1968 at Wiechs, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, at age 76.¹

     Elizabeth Ruth Ramer was born on 9 September 1925 at Denver, CO; daughter of Emanuel and Helen May (Dickerson) Ramer. She married Daniel James Giesler, son of Henry LaBaron Giesler and Virginia Belle Edie, before 1948. Elizabeth Ruth Ramer lived in 1953 at South Gilpin, Denver, CO, Source: Arriving Passenger and Crew Lists, 1820-1957, New York, NARA Series T715, 1897-1957, page 37 (Ancestry.com). She died on 24 October 2010 at age 85

Obituary -- San Jose Mercury News/San Mateo County Times; Thursday, 28 OCT 2010 (Findagrave.com):

Elizabeth Ruth Giesler, Sept. 19, 1925-Oct.24, 2010, resident of Placerville, age 85, born to Helen and Emanuel Ramer in Denver, CO, lived in Cupertino, CA from 1957 through 1988. Moved to Placerville, CA in 1988. She was a teacher from 1969 until 1988 at Mayfair School in San Jose, CA. She was a devout Christian and attended Mountain Fellowship Church.? ? Married to Daniel Giesler and had three children, Larry Giesler, Jonathon Giesler and Cynthia Knipfer. She had 4 grandchildren and 3 great grandchildren. Services will be held at Christian Life Center on Saturday, October 30th at 2:00PM. The address is 5723 Pony Express Trail, Pollock Pines, CA. 92726.? ? Elizabeth will be interned at Westwood Hills Cemetery in Placerville.

She was buried in October 2010 at Westwood Hills Memorial Park, Placerville, El Dorado Co., CA, Findagrave #78839442.

     Magdalena Ramer was born on 8 June 1796 at Markham Twp., York Co., Ontario, Canada. She married Christian Stouffer, son of Abraham Stouffer and Elizabeth Reesor, on 15 April 1823 at Markham Twp., Oxford, Ontario, Canada. Magdalena Ramer died on 2 April 1888 at Plattsville, Oxford, Ontario, Canada, at age 91.

     Matson O. Rames was born on 11 March 1896 at Hutchinson Co., SD. He married Ninetta Orann Boegler, daughter of Daniel Godfrey Boegler and Fannie Alice Long. Matson O. Rames died on 31 August 1918 at age 22.

     (?) Ramey was born circa 1818. She was the daughter of John Ramey and Rebecca Baker.

     Ambrose Booten Ramey was born on 9 February 1839 at Ohio.¹ He married Elizabeth Jane Pevehouse circa 1863.¹ Ambrose Booten Ramey lived on 11 June 1900 at 1238 Broadway, Quincy, Adams Co., IL, Traveling notions salesman.¹ He died on 10 May 1918 at Council Bluffs, Pottawattamie Co., IA, at age 79. He was buried in May 1918 at Forest Lawn Memorial Park, Omaha, Douglas Co., NE, Findagrave #73068206.

     Benjamin Ramey was born in 1782 at Virginia Ramey family information found online at http://freepages.genealogy.rootsweb.ancestry.com/~bkroll/fam00005.htm.

He married Hannah Painter in 1804. Benjamin Ramey died circa 1844 at Shenandoah Co., VA.

     Charles Ramey was born circa 1810. He was the son of John Ramey and Rebecca Baker.

     Emily Pearl Ramey was born on 21 November 1885 at Genoa, Nance Co., NE.¹ She was the daughter of Ambrose Booten Ramey and Elizabeth Jane Pevehouse.¹ Emily Pearl Ramey married John Franklin Stanfield, son of Silas Taylor Stanfield and Elizabeth Ann Franklin, on 28 June 1905 at Omaha, Douglas Co., NE. Emily Pearl Ramey died on 13 June 1938 at Mason City, Cerro Gordo Co., IA, at age 52.

     Emmet Webster Ramey was born on 11 March 1919 at Centerburg, Knox Co., OH.¹ He was the son of Horace Blinn Ramey and Daisy Ethel Webster. Emmet Webster Ramey began military service on 31 March 1943 WW II service, U.S. Army, enlisted, discharged 21 FEB 1946. He married M. Charlene Belt on 31 March 1944 at Licking Co., OH, no children. Emmet Webster Ramey died on 12 March 1997 at Columbus, Franklin Co., OH, at age 78. He was buried in March 1997 at Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Morrow Co., OH, Findagrave #74602152.

     Emmett M. Ramey was born in December 1859 at Ohio.¹ He married Mary Elizabeth Hawkins, daughter of Thomas Hawkins and Mary Ann McClees, in November 1880. Emmett M. Ramey died on 10 January 1932 at Centerburg, Knox Co., OH, at age 72. He was buried in January 1932 at Bloomfield Cemetery, Bloomfield, Morrow Co., OH, Findagrave #66761371.

     Evelyn Ramey was born on 7 June 1919 at Centerburg, Knox Co., OH.¹ She was the daughter of Ralph Bernard Ramey and Olive Love Rinehart. Evelyn Ramey married George Clinton Wenzel Jr. Evelyn Ramey died on 10 December 2005 at age 86. She was buried in December 2005 at Ivy Hill Cemetery, Laurel, Prince George's Co., MD, Findagrave #153461626.