George Ralston (1825 - 1909)

Born 22 Jun 1825 in Southend, Argyll, Scotland

Ancestors

Husband of Margaret (McPhail) Ralston — married 15 Jan 1869 in Boone County, Illinois

Descendants

Died 3 Aug 1909 at age 84 in Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, USA

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Biography

George Ralston was an early resident of the Scottish Settlement in Argyle, Illinois.

George Ralston is buried in Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Illinois.

George was born in 1825. He was the son of John Ralston and Isobell Greenlees. ^[1]

He came to the US in 1850 with his family. ^[2]

The family settled in Caledonia, Illinois and were part of the Scottish Settlement in Argyle, Illinois.

He married Margaret McPhail in Boone County in 1869. ^[3]

George passed away in 1909.

Children

1. Margaret Jane Ralston 1870–1961
2. John Ralston 1871–1918
3. Isobel Martha Ralston 1872–1949
4. Mary Ellen (Ralston) 1874–1940
5. George Ralston 1876–1947

Obituary

DEATH'S CALL TO AN EARLY PIONEER

George Ralston Dies At Home Near Caledonia At The Age Of 84

George Ralston, one of the oldest and best-known residents in the vicinity of Caledonia, died this morning at 9 o'clock at his home, about two miles northwest of that village. His death was due to paralysis. He suffered a second stroke last Wednesday since which time he had been in a critical condition.

The deceased was 84 years of age. He was born in Scotland but had made this country his home during the greater part of his life. He had been a resident of the vicinity of Caledonia for about 50 years.

Mr. Ralston owned a farm of about 200 acres in which he had resided for about 40 years.

He is survived by the widow and five children. He also leaves three daughters [sisters] living near Caledonia and one residing in Colorado.

Mr. Ralston has been a member of the Willow Creek Presbyterian church ever since locating in that vicinity. Arrangements for the funeral have not been completed. ^[4]

George farmed in Caledonia, Illinois

1880 US Census

Caledonia, Illinois ^[5]

Name: George Ralston

Age: 52

Birthplace: Scotland

Home in 1880: Caledonia, Boone, Illinois

Occupation: Farmer

• George Ralston Self 52 Scotland
• Margaret Ralston Wife 45 Scotland
• Margaret J Ralston Daughter 10 Illinois, United States
• John Ralston Son 9 Illinois, United States
• Isabel Ralston Daughter 7 Illinois, United States
• Mary Ellen Ralston Daughter 6 Illinois, United States
• George A Ralston Son 4 Illinois, United States
• Geo Hubbord Other 20 Wisconsin, United States

Sources

1. ↑ Scotland Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:XTJS-SXR : 10 February 2018), George Ralston, 22 Jun 1825; citing , reference 2:16BKP6N, index based upon data collected by the Genealogical Society of Utah, Salt Lake City; FHL microfilm 1,041,076.
2. ↑ "New York Passenger Lists, 1820-1891," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:27PX-F4G : 11 March 2018), George Ralston, 1850; citing NARA microfilm publication M237 (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.); FHL microfilm .
3. ↑ "Illinois, County Marriages, 1810-1940," database, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:X22G-T57 : 5 November 2017), George Ralston and Margaret Mcphail, 1869; citing Boone, Illinois, United States, county offices, Illinois; FHL microfilm 1,914,109.
4. ↑ Rockford Daily Register-Gazette, Tuesday, August 3, 1909
5. ↑ "United States Census, 1880," database with images, FamilySearch (https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:MXN3-462 : 11 August 2017), George Ralston, Caledonia, Boone, Illinois, United States; citing enumeration district ED 6, sheet 395A, NARA microfilm publication T9 (Washington D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.), roll 0176; FHL microfilm 1,254,176.

See also:

• Find A Grave: Memorial #53434702  : accessed 04 August 2018), memorial page for George Ralston (22 Jun 1825–3 Aug 1909), citing Scottish Cemetery, Caledonia, Boone County, Illinois, USA ; Maintained by Amelia Crombie-Christy (contributor 46861625) .