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Alexander Ripley is listed in the 1860 United States Federal Census for Township 8 Range 5 W, Jackson County, Illinois [present day Degognia Township]. He was born in Illinois, as were his parents. His father appears to be a Farmer (census sheet is very hard to read). Here is an attempt to list the members of the 1860 household;

George Ripley, 28
Fairlain Ripley, 29
Lucretia Ripley, 6
Alexander Ripley, 4
Mary Ripley, 3
Benjamin Ripley, 2
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The 1870 United States Federal Census for Killian Precinct, Jackson County, Illinois lists 14 year old Alexander Ripley living in the household of George Ripley. He was born in Illinois, as were his parents. Father George is a Farmer. Here is a listing of the members of the 1870 household;

George Ripley, 38
Farlain Ripley, 39
Lucinda Ripley, 16
Alexander Ripley, 14
Mary Ripley, 13
Benj Ripley, 12
Delia Ripley, 10
Avallis Ripley, 1
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Alexander Ripley married Amey Fraley on August 2, 1877, in Jackson County, Illinois.
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Alexander Ripley is found in the 1880 United States Federal Census for Ora Township, Jackson County, Illinois. He was born in Illinois, as were his parents. He is married to Amy Ripley. He is a Farmer. Here is a listing of the members of the 1880 household;

Alexander Ripley, 24
Amy Ripley, 21
May Ripley, 2
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Alex Ripley is found in the 1900 United States Federal Census for Ora Township, Jackson County, Illinois. He was born in November 1855, in Illinois. He has been married to Emma Ripley for 22 years. Emma has given birth to 7 children, 6 of whom are living. Alex is a Farmer. Here is a listing of the members of the 1900 household;

Alex Ripley, 44, Head of household
Emma Ripley, 41, Wife
Gertrude Ripley, 18, Daughter
Arthur Ripley, 15, Son
Twelve Ripley, 12, Daughter
Harland Ripley, 9, Son
Rubbie Ripley, 4, Son [daughter in 1910]
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Elick [Alex] Ripley is found in the 1910 United States Federal Census for Ora Township, Jackson County, Illinois. He has been married to Emma Ripley for 32 years. Emma has given birth to 7 children, and 6 are living. All of the members of this household were born in Illinois. Son Harlen is a Railroad Laborer. Here is a listing of the members of the 1910 household;

Elick [Alex] Ripley, 54, Head of household
Emma Ripley, 51, Wife
Harlen Ripley, 19, Son
Rubia Ripley, 14, Daughter
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Daughter Mae Ripley Glotfelty was born in Illinois on November 6, 1878. She died in Los Angeles, California on June 24, 1965. Her mother's maiden name was Farley [Fraley?].
Source: California, Death Index, 1940-1997
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Son Arthur Whaland Ripley was born in Illinois on January 12, 1885. He died on September 27, 1961, in San Diego, California. His mother's name was Fraley.
Source: California Death Index.
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Daughter Bertha Ripley Poirot [listed as Twelve in 1900 census] was born on November 5, 1889, in Illinois. She died on March 3, 1987, in Los Angeles, California.
Source: California Death Index.
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Son Harland Dale Ripley was born on August 21, 1890, in Murphysboro, Illinois. His parents were Alex W. Ripley & Amy Fraley.
Source: U.S. Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
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