Ritzville - Rich in German/Russian Heritage: Ritzville WA (Ritz Heritage)

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My great-great grandfather is Phillip Ritz. As far as I have learned he never really lived in Ritzville but was instrumental in bringing the railway through this agricultural community. Therefore this township was named for him. He and his wife, Catherine J.(Wilson) Ritz settled in Walla Walla where he owned a business as an orchardist, their mansion is to this day beautifully preserved and is listed with the historical society. The Ritz line as it pertains to me: Simionee Ritz - father of
Jacob Ritz - father of
Phillip Ritz (wife Catherine J)parents of
ClaEllaElla" Ritz (wife of OrlaEdwardsards) parents of -
PhilElwoodlwEdwardswards (wed to Minnie Bryan)
parents of AlvinnEdwardsEdwards (wed to CarlsonCarlson) Martin
my parents (both deceased)
Love to hear from those interested in this line, I Edwardse Edwards continuRitzvilleRitzville and also in the Spokane area.

-- posted by Johnsdaughter