Margaret Spruce1,2,3

F, b. September 20, 1911, d. May 22, 2001
     Her Social Security Number was 236-16-1509.4 Margaret Spruce was born on September 20, 1911 at Cedar Grove, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.4,2 As of March 1, 1936,her married name was Ridinger.5 She married Claude Swanson Ridinger Sr., son of Henry Jahile Ridinger and Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett, on March 1, 1936 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.5,3 Margaret Spruce died on May 22, 2001 at Seminole, Pinellas Co., Florida, at age 89.4,2 She Ridinger, Margaret Spruce, 89, of North Redington Beach, died Tuesday (May 22, 2001) at Seminole Nursing Pavilion. A native of Cedar Grove, W.Va., she came here several years ago from West Virginia. She was an auditor for the West Virginia Tax Department and was a member of Ruffner Memorial Presbyterian Church, Charleston, W.Va. Survivors include two sons, Claude J. Ridinger Jr., North Redington Beach, and Thurston J. Ridinger, Springfield, Ill; a sister, Virginia Spruce Lett of West Virginia; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. on May 25, 2001.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 130, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Family

Claude Swanson Ridinger Sr. b. September 9, 1902, d. September 26, 1967
Marriage*Margaret Spruce married Claude Swanson Ridinger Sr., son of Henry Jahile Ridinger and Cleopatra Albertine "Pattie" Jett, on March 1, 1936 at Greenup Co., Kentucky.5,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Margaret Spruce Ridinger obituary in the May 25, 2001 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Claude S. Ridinger, Jr. obituary in the Jul 11, 2008 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S7810] Ridinger Family Tree-3.1, online https://www.ancestry.com/family-tree/person/tree/108050706/person/420064533663/facts
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Claude S. Ridinger, Sr. obituary in the Sep 27, 1967 edition.

Claude Swanson Ridinger Jr.1,2

M, b. November 29, 1938, d. July 2, 2008
FatherClaude Swanson Ridinger Sr.1,3,2 b. September 9, 1902, d. September 26, 1967
MotherMargaret Spruce1,3,4,2 b. September 20, 1911, d. May 22, 2001
     Claude Swanson Ridinger Jr. was born on November 29, 1938 at Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.2 He died on July 2, 2008 at Ormond Beach, Volusia Co., Florida, at age 69.2 He Claude S. Ridinger Jr., 69, passed away on July 2, 2008, in Ormond Beach, Fla., following a long illness. He was born Nov. 29, 1938, in Charleston, W.Va., and was the son of the late Margaret Spruce Ridinger and Claude S. Ridinger. He graduated from Charleston High School with the class of 1956 and from West Virginia State College. He was employed by Blue Cross/Blue Shield in Charleston and Chicago, Ill. He was a U.S. Navy veteran and a member of the American Legion. He is survived by a sister, Carol Ridinger (Scotty) Scott of Ormond Beach, Fla; and a brother, Thornton Ridinger, also of Ormond Beach; Also surviving are a niece, Catherine Ridinger of Atlanta, Ga; and nephews, Gregory Scott of Richmond, Va., Jeffrey Ridinger of Normal, Ill., and Michael Ridinger of Edwardsville, Ill; as well as three great-nieces and two great-nephews. A memorial service will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, July 12, at Christ Presbyterian Church, 1035 West Granada Blvd., Ormond Beach, with the Rev. Polly Deppen officiating. on July 11, 2008.2

Census Records

1940Dwelling 130, District 20-71, Charleston, Kanawha Co., West Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Claude S. Ridinger, Jr. obituary in the Jul 11, 2008 edition.
  3. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Claude S. Ridinger, Sr. obituary in the Sep 27, 1967 edition.
  4. [S6392] Tampa Bay Times, From the Margaret Spruce Ridinger obituary in the May 25, 2001 edition.

Herbert Henry Wood Jr.1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. June 3, 1922, d. May 11, 1985
     Herbert Henry Wood Jr. was buried at Sherwood Burial Park, 1045 Lynchburg Turnpike, Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.3,6 His Social Security Number was 226-16-6975.7 He was born on June 3, 1922 at Roanoke, Virginia.1,3,7,8,4,5 He married Claire Marie Perdue, daughter of Joseph Walter Perdue and Alice Emily Townsend, on August 11, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 Herbert Henry Wood Jr. and Claire Marie Perdue were divorced on March 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 Herbert Henry Wood Jr. died on May 11, 1985 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia, at age 62.3,8,6 He Mr. Herbert Henry Wood, Jr., age 63, of West Main St., Salem, passed away Saturday. He is survived by one son, Merle W. Wood, Salem; two daughters, Nancy W. Cecil, Salem; Mrs. Richard L. (Charlotte W.) Gordon, Salem; three grandchildren, which include step-granddaughter Michelle Renee Gordon, grandson, William Russell Zimmerman; granddaughter, Brandy Nichole Gordon, all of Salem; one brother, Roy Thomas Wood, Salem. Burial will be in Sherwood Memorial Park. on May 13, 1985.6

Family

Claire Marie Perdue b. July 17, 1924, d. September 22, 2020
Marriage*He married Claire Marie Perdue, daughter of Joseph Walter Perdue and Alice Emily Townsend, on August 11, 1943 at Salem, Roanoke Co., Virginia.1 
Divorce* Herbert Henry Wood Jr. and Claire Marie Perdue were divorced on March 22, 1947 at Roanoke Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  2. [S5151] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Divorce Records, 1918-2014.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.
  6. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Herbert Henry Wood, Jr. obituary in the May 13, 1985 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3600] U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010.

Norvell Ryland Green1,2,3,4

M, b. August 24, 1896, d. January 10, 1991
     Norvell Ryland Green was buried at Fort Hill Memorial Park, 5196 Fort Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.2,4 His Social Security Number was 230-40-0699.5 He was born on August 24, 1896 at Culpeper, Culpeper Co., Virginia.2,5,3,4,6 He married Ferol Harsettina/Hasselton Riffe, daughter of Henry Montgomery Riffe and Mary Ann Hasseltine Dunn, on May 6, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 Norvell Ryland Green died on January 10, 1991 at Lynchburg, Virginia, at age 94.2,5,4

Census Records

1930Dwelling 383, District 7, Cave Spring, Roanoke Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1930Salesman7

Family

Ferol Harsettina/Hasselton Riffe b. September 2, 1903, d. September 15, 2003
Marriage*Norvell Ryland Green married Ferol Harsettina/Hasselton Riffe, daughter of Henry Montgomery Riffe and Mary Ann Hasseltine Dunn, on May 6, 1927 at Montgomery Co., Virginia.1 
Children
  • Margaret Patricia Green7,8
  • Ferol Ryland Green7,8
  • Mary Barbee Green8
  • Ann Henry Green8

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S4721] Fort Hill Memorial Park, Lynchburg, VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  4. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.