Ralph John Moses (1914 - 1997)

Born 24 Sep 1914 in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States

Ancestors

Husband of Genevieve (Arnold) Moses — married 27 Nov 1946 in Brussels, Calhoun, Illinois, United States

Died 1 Aug 1997 at age 82 in Golden Eagle, Calhoun, Illinois, United States

Biography

Ralph Moses was born on September 24, 1914 in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States, son of John Moses (1884–1974) and Mary Helen Topmeyer (1890–1969).

In 1920, Ralph (5) was living in household of John Moses (35) in Point Precinct, Calhoun with his parents, John (35) and Nellie (29); and his siblings, Vincent (3), and Eugene (1). ^[1]

In 1930, Ralph (15) was living in household of John Moses (45) in Point Precinct, Calhoun with his parents, John (45)Nellie (39) and John Telkamp (36); his siblings, Vincent (13), and Eugene (12); and William Golden (77). ^[2]

In 1940, Ralph (25) was living in household of John Moses (55) in Point Election Precinct, Calhoun with his parents, John (55) and Nellie (49); and his siblings, Vincent (23), and Eugene (21). ^[3]

Ralph served in World War II. ^[4]

In 1950, Ralph (35) was living in Point Precinct, Calhoun with Ralph J Moses (35 years), Genevive K Moses (29 years), and Ralph J Moses (2 years). ^[5]

Ralph died on August 1, 1997 in Golden Eagle, Calhoun, aged 82.^{[6] [7] [8] [9]}

Research Notes

The following people may need profiles:

• William Golden
• Ralph J Moses
• Genevive K Moses

Sources

1. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 75; Digital film/folder number: 004964612; FHL microfilm: 1820301; Image number: 144; Sheet number: 6; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01854-9
   FamilySearch Record: MJS7-CXW (accessed 5 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR6X-6ZW
   Ralph Moses (5), single son, in household of John Moses (35) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
2. ↑ 1930 Census: "United States Census, 1930"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 49; Digital film/folder number: 004950395; FHL microfilm: 2340143; Image number: 479; Sheet number: 4; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03775-1
   FamilySearch Record: XSR8-SLH (accessed 5 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GR4K-H8Z
   Ralph Moses (15), single son, in household of John Moses (45) in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
3. ↑ 1940 Census: "United States Census, 1940"
   citing Affiliate Publication Number: T627; Line: 55; Digital film/folder number: 005459504; Image number: 208; Sheet number: 15; Sheet letter: B
   FamilySearch Record: KWW4-JLY (accessed 5 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9MB-QWLY
   Ralph Moses (25), single son, in household of John Moses (55) in Point Election Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
4. ↑ Military: "United States World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946"
   citing "Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, ca. 1938-1946," database, The National Archives: Access to Archival Databases (AAD) (http://aad.archives.gov : National Archives and Records Administration, 2002); NARA NAID 1263923, National Archives at College Park, Maryland
   FamilySearch Record: K8G8-PYK (accessed 5 October 2023)
   Name: Ralph J Moses; Marital Status: Single, without dependents; Race: White; Military Service Date: 30 Dec 1941; Military Service Place: Jefferson Barracks, Missouri, United States; Birth Date: 1914; Birth Place: ILLINOIS; Arc Identifier: 1263923; Branch Alpha Orig: AC; Branch Code: Air Corps; Branch Code Orig: 20; Civil Occupation: Lawyers and judges; Civil Occupation Orig: 022; Component Orig: 6; Education: 4 years of college; Education Orig: 8; Enlistment Day: 30; Enlistment Month: Dec; Enlistment Month Orig: 12; Enlistment Place: JEFFERSON BARRACKS MISSOURI; Enlistment Place Orig: 7545; Enlistment Term: Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law; Enlistment Term Orig: 5; Enlistment Year: 1941; Enlistment Year Orig: 41; Event Type: Military Service; Grade Alpha Orig: PVT; Grade Code: Private; Grade Code Orig: 8; Major Force Of Assign: 7; Military Occupation: 6915; Reel Box Card: 02422.99; Serial Number: 17034684; Source: Civil Life; Source Orig: 0.
5. ↑ 1950 Census: "United States 1950 Census"
   citing Page: 71; Line: 20; Digital film/folder number: 108919288; Image number: 42
   FamilySearch Record: 6X1V-JGPG (accessed 5 October 2023)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QHK-9QHW-NQN4
   Ralph J Moses (35), married, Lawyer, head of household in Point Precinct, Calhoun, Illinois, United States. Born in Illinois.
6. ↑ Burial: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/43930459/ralph-john-moses: accessed), memorial page for Sgt Ralph John Moses Sr. (24 Sep 1914–1 Aug 1997), Find a Grave Memorial ID 43930459, citing Saint Marys Catholic Cemetery, Brussels, Calhoun County, Illinois, USA; Maintained by Lynn (contributor 47138895).
7. ↑ Death: "United States Social Security Death Index"
   citing U.S. Social Security Administration, Death Master File, database (Alexandria, Virginia: National Technical Information Service, ongoing)
   FamilySearch Record: V92H-6MS (accessed 5 October 2023)
   Ralph J Moses death 1 Aug 1997 (born 24 Sep 1914) residing in Golden Eagle, Calhoun, Illinois.
8. ↑ Death: "United States, Social Security Numerical Identification Files (NUMIDENT), 1936-2007"
   citing Digital film/folder number: DI0001099
   FamilySearch Record: 6KWW-PHKW (accessed 5 October 2023)
   Ralph J Moses death 1 Aug 1997 (born 24 Sep 1914).
9. ↑ Legacy NFS Source: Ralph J. Moses -
   Social Security Death Index, www.rootsweb.com, Page number: SSN #495-12-4986

See also:

• Legacy NFS Source: Ralph J. Moses -
  

Prarie Farmer's Directory of Pike and Calhoun Counties Illinois, Prairie Farmer Publishing Co., c. 1919, Calhoun County Historical Society, P.O. Box 46, Hardin, Calhoun, Illinois 62047, www.rootsweb.com/~ilcalhou/cchs.html, Page number: p 28

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 05 October 2023, 04:02), entry for Sgt Ralph John Moses Sr (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:KF6K-HZR ); contributed by various users.