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     Paul Rafferty is the son of Arthur Joseph Rafferty Sr. and Patricia Grace Schwartz.

     Raymond G. Rafferty was born on 9 July 1903 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA. He was the son of George W. Rafferty and Anna E. Kampfschulte. Raymond G. Rafferty died on 26 August 1952 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, at age 49. He was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA.

     Ruth Ellen Rafferty is the daughter of Arthur Joseph Rafferty Sr. and Patricia Grace Schwartz.

     Virginia Marie Rafferty was born on 9 October 1920 at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA.¹ She was the daughter of George W. Rafferty and Anna E. Kampfschulte. Virginia Marie Rafferty died on 8 September 2008 at Kent County, MI, USA, at age 87. THE GRAND RAPIDS PRESS
Grand Rapids, Michigan
Tues., Sept. 9, 2008
Virginia "Ginny" Rademacher, aged 87, of Grand Rapids, passed away Monday, September 8, 2008. She was the youngest of nine and preceded in death by her beloved husband, Floyd "Red" Rademacher; her parents, George and Anna Rafferty; brothers, Raymond, Gerald, Arthur and Joseph Rafferty; sisters and spouses, Marie (Ernie) Hess, Kay (Walter) Gieroch, Evelyn Rafferty and Margaret Rafferty; brothers-in-law, Herb Dows and George Wittland. She is survived by her daughter, Jane Rademacher; son, Patrick (Linda) Rademacher; granddaughter, Lisa (Jon) Augustine, Kevin and Kirk (Michelle) Cross and Kristine Weber; great-grandchildren, Nic, Grace and Abigail Augustine; sisters-in-law, Madelyn Dows, Ruthmarie Wittland and Helen Rafferty; many dear nieces and nephews. She was a member of St. Stephen's Church for fifteen years and a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary for over 40 years. Ginny worked at Bell Telephone Company during World War II. She volunteered for Mercy Volunteers at St. Mary's Hospital for more than 40 years. Virginia and her husband, "Red" were long time members of Greenridge Country Club then Egypt Valley. She will be missed by her many dear life long friends. Mass of Christian Burial will be offered Thursday, September 11 at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, Plymouth and Burton SE. Interment Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary will be recited Wednesday at 7:30 p.m. Visitation will be Wednesday 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the O'Brien-Eggebeen-Gerst Chapel, 3980 Cascade Rd. SE. Memorial contributions may be made to the Killgoar Foundation, Faith Hospice or Clark Retirement Community. Her family wishes to thank those at Clark Retirement Community for the warm and tender care she received in the last years of her life. O'Brien Eggebeen Gerst.
.¹ She was buried at Mount Calvary Cemetery, at Grand Rapids, Kent County, MI, USA.

     William Frank Rafferty is the son of Arthur Joseph Rafferty Sr. and Patricia Grace Schwartz.

     Ione was born at Fannin County, TX, USA, on 30 August 1884. Her birth date is given in her marriage license.. She was the daughter of Travis Wright Ragsdale and Nancy Susan (Nannie) Pace. She married Charles Frederick Hotchkin at El Paso, El Paso County, TX, USA, on 20 April 1923. Called Dove Ragsdale in marriage index.¹ She resided at San Francisco, San Francisco County, CA, USA, in 1923. Ione Ragsdale died on 3 March 1941 at Denison, Grayson County, TX, USA, at age 56. She was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery, at Bonham, Fannin County, TX, USA. E, Block 38, 2NW.

     Travis Wright Ragsdale was born on 20 May 1849 at Bonham, Fannin County, TX, USA. He married Nancy Susan (Nannie) Pace circa 1883 at Bonham, Fannin County, TX. Travis Wright Ragsdale died on 15 February 1917 at TX, USA, at age 67. He was buried at Willow Wild Cemetery, at Bonham, Fannin County, TX, USA.

     August Gottlieb Rahr was born on 22 October 1859 at Germany.¹ He married Rosetta (Rosa) Palmer, daughter of Oliver H. Palmer and Anna Callum (Collum), on 14 November 1900 at Detroit, Wayne County, MI, USA.² August Gottlieb Rahr died on 29 June 1933 at Nankin Twp, Wayne County, MI, USA, at age 73.¹ He was buried at Forest Hill Cemetery, at Ann Arbor, Washtenaw County, MI, USA.

     Son of David Rahr and Augusta Begatke.

     Rita May Rampe was born on 13 June 1922 at Binghamton, Broome County, NY, USA. Age 7 at the 1930 census of Liberty, NY.¹ She married Howard Darius Bonnell at NY, USA, circa 1942. Rita May Rampe died on 4 June 2004 at Richmond, Henrico County, VA, USA, at age 81. Rita M Bonnell.^1,2

     Daughter of Seymour T. Rampe and Clara B. Dolan.

     Jennie L. Randall was born in September 1850 at NY, USA. Called Julia at 1880 census and Jennie L. at 1900 census. She married Rosellous L. Hanson in 1872 at NY. Married 28 years at 1900 census.. Jennie L. Randall died on 24 January 1933 at Oneida County, NY, USA, at age 82. She was buried at Sauquoit Valley Cemetery, at Clayville, Oneida County, NY, USA.

     He married Lou Ann Hotchkin at MI, USA.

     Scott Allen Randis is the son of Jerry Randis and Lou Ann Hotchkin.

     Wendy Marie Randis is the daughter of Jerry Randis and Lou Ann Hotchkin.

     Edna Randolph was born in 1884 at MI, USA. She married Frederick Harrison Lee, son of John Lee and Ellen A. Nash, in 1905 at MI. She was age 20 and he 22 at marriage.. Edna Randolph died on 16 December 1968 at Delta Twp, Eaton County, MI, USA. She was buried at Delta Center Cemetery, at Delta Twp, Eaton County, MI, USA.

     Henry H. Rankin was born on 15 April 1846 at VT, USA. He married Emma J. Pratt, daughter of Curtis P. Pratt and Celinda Austin, circa 1865 at VT. Henry H. Rankin died on 18 February 1892 at Chittenden County, VT, USA, at age 45. He was buried at Milton Village Cemetery, at Milton, Chittenden County, VT, USA.

     Darius Roswell Ranney was born on 16 April 1838 at Rutland County, VT, USA. He married Agnes Laura Holt at VT, USA. Darius Roswell Ranney died on 21 March 1868 at Pittsfield, Rutland County, VT, USA, at age 29. He was buried at Pittsfield Village Cemetery, at Pittsfield, Rutland County, VT, USA.

     Mary Inez Ranney was born on 14 November 1864 at Pittsfield, Rutland County, VT, USA. She was the daughter of Darius Roswell Ranney and Agnes Laura Holt. She married William Miller Stiles at VT, USA, on 30 June 1886. Mary Inez Ranney died on 26 November 1943 at Flushing, Queens County, NY, USA, at age 79. She was buried at Flushing Cemetery, at Flushing, Queens County, NY, USA.

     Amanda Ransom was born in 1808 at VT, USA. With the family at the 1850 Census of Sangamon County, IL but not thereafter, Starting with 1860 the wife is Clara. She married Lucius Bradley circa 1851. Amanda Ransom died before 1860 at Sangamon County, IL, USA.

     Amanda was the mother of at least 5 children according to the 1850 census. At the 1860 census Lucius has a wife named Clara Leet.

     Joan B. Rapsis married Ralph Patrick Fiore Sr. at NJ, USA.

     Billy Golden Rascoe Jr. married Susan Marie Hotchkin, daughter of George Frederick Hotchkin and Betty Jeanne Morse, on 19 August 2001.

     Deg R Rasmussen married Albert Leet Hotchkin IV, son of Albert Leet Hotchkin III and Amelia Leszkowicz, at NY, USA.

     Carol Ann Rathbun married William Dennis Walner, son of James Frederick Walner and Joyce Hope Johnson, on 22 November 1980 at Los Angeles County, CA, USA.¹

     Laura Emma Rathbun was born on 19 August 1850 at Pine Grove, Warren County, PA, USA. She married Charles A. Davis on 13 September 1871 at NY, USA.¹

     Father was Rev. Levant Rathbun, mother Sarah Ann Paden.

     Audie L. Rawlings was born in 1882 at MI, USA. Age 28 at the 1910 census of Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. She was the daughter of Richard George Rawlings and Hannah Hendrick. Audie L. Rawlings died in 1915 at Kent County, MI, USA. She was buried at Blain Cemetery, at Cutlerville, Kent County, MI, USA.

     Elma K. Rawlings was born in 1884 at MI, USA. Age 26 at the 1880 census of Grand Rapids, Kent, MI. She was the daughter of Richard George Rawlings and Hannah Hendrick. Elma K. Rawlings died in 1916 at Kent County, MI, USA. She was buried at Blain Cemetery, at Cutlerville, Kent County, MI, USA.

     Richard George Rawlings was born in 1854 at England. Age 26, born England at the 1880 census. He married Hannah Hendrick at Gaines, Kent County, MI, USA, on 3 July 1879. Married at her fathers home in Gaines, MI. Married 30 years at the 1910 census of grand Rapids, Kent, MI..¹ Richard George Rawlings died on 19 September 1934 at Kent County, MI, USA. He was buried at Blain Cemetery, at Cutlerville, Kent County, MI, USA.

     Jane was born at NY, USA, in 1811. Age 49 at the 1960 census.. She married Anthony A. Crispell at Shawangunk, Ulster County, NY, USA, on 1 October 1835. US Dutch Reformed Church Records 1639- 1989.. Jane died after 1860 at MI, USA.

     Her surname and 1914 birth date came from Jack Bushong.

     Mary M. Ray was born in 1818 at NY, USA. Age 61 at the 1880 census. Date on gravestone. She married George M. Reynolds at NY in 1845. Mary M. Ray died in 1906 at Rayville, Columbia County, NY, USA. Date on gravestone. She was buried at Friends Cemetery, at Rayville, Columbia County, NY, USA.

     Dianna Elizabeth Raymond married Jeffrey Lawrence Lee, son of Jerald Franklin Lee and Marie Elizabeth Webb, on 14 November 1992 at MI, USA. Dianna Elizabeth Raymond and Jeffrey Lawrence Lee were divorced before 1995 at MI.

     Ida Alice Lena Raymond was born on 19 February 1892 at Toledo, Lucas County, OH, USA. She married Albert Edwin Hoadley, son of Elias S. Hoadley and Melissa Melvina Hankins, on 26 August 1910 at Glenwood, Cass County, MI, USA. Ida Alice Lena Raymond died on 18 June 1981 at Pawling Hospital, Niles, Berrien County, MI, USA, at age 89. She was buried at South Wayne Cemetery, at Dowagiac, Cass County, MI, USA.