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Family HistoryFamily History - Helen Margaret Phillips


Key:1.“+” before a child’s name indicates the child has their own entry in the next generation.
 2.“born xxxx” indicates the child is under 18 years of age so the birth date is not shown.
This family history features Helen Margaret Phillips and six of her descendants down to the third generation.


First Generation
1. Helen Margaret Phillips,1 born 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island, the daughter of Jeremiah Wheaton Phillips and Abbie May Ryan;1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 died 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California.1 Helen married, 20 September 1924 in Cook County, Illinois, Alex Sulleno Ritter9 (born 20 January 1888 in California, the son of Francis Marion Ritter and America Bell Winkleman;5, 6, 7, 8 Alex died 12 July 1962 in San Raphael, Marin County, California8). Helen and Alex are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.1, 8

Children of Helen Margaret Phillips and Alex Sulleno Ritter:

+2i. Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr., born 15 July 1926 in California; died 14 April 1984 in San Francisco County, California. Married Ruth D. Oakley.
+3ii. Margaret A. Ritter, born 11 October 1929 in California; died 13 February 2018. Married Roy William Oakly.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Helen Margaret Phillips Ritter, born: 27 January 1891 in Rhode Island; died: 22 September 1951 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California (from record, which includes the text from her obituary, and provides the name and link for her husband).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1900, Rhode Island, Providence County, Cranston Town, Enumeration District 118, Sheet No. 11B, family of Jeremiah W. Phillips (36, Rhode Island, July 1863, treas. inter.col.min.co.); wife of 16 years Abby M. Phillips (35, Wisconsin, May 1865, 5 children, 4 living); daughter Ethel M. Phillips (12, Rhode Island, May 1888); daughter Helen M. Phillips (9, Rhode Island, Jan 1891); daughter Rachel L. Phillips (7, Wisconsin, Dec 1892); daughter Dorothy A. Phillips (3, Rhode Island, Nov 1896).
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1910, Illinois, Cook County, Chicago, Enumeration District 862, Sheet No. 8B, family of Giles L. Stevens (48, Wisconsin, attorney, general practice, 2nd marriage); wife of 2 years Abbie M. Stevens (44, Wisconsin, 7 children, 4 living, 2nd marriage); step daughter Helen M. Phillips (19, Rhode Island, stock keeper, whol. dry good house); step daughter Dorothy J. Phillips (13, Rhode Island); step son James M. Phillips (7, Rhode Island).
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1920, Illinois, Cook County, Oak Park Village, Enumeration District 173, Sheet No. 21B, family of Abby M. Stevens (54, Wisconsin, widow, salelady, department store); daughter Helen M. Phillips (27, Rhode Island, stenographer, glue company); son James M. Phillips (17, Rhode Island, clerk, whole dry goods).
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  6. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-22, Sheet No. 3A, Alex Ritter, 51, California, attendant, own gas station tire shop; wife Helen Ritter, 48, Rhode Island; son Robert Ritter, 13, California; daughter Margaret Ritter, 10, California.
  7. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-47, Sheet No. 15, Alex S. Ritter, 62, California, treads tires, tire shop; wife Helen P. Ritter, 59, Rhode Island.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Alex Sulleno Ritter, born: 20 January 1878 [sic, he was born in 1888] in California; died: 12 July 1962 in San Raphael, Marin County, California (from record, which includes the text from his obituary; and provides the names and links for his parents, siblings, and one wife).
  9. Illinois, Cook County Marriages, 1871-1968, Alex S. Ritter, age 36; Helen Margaret Phillips, age 33; married on 20 September 1924 in Cook County, Illinois.
Second Generation
2. Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr.2 (Helen1), born 15 July 1926 in California;1, 2, 3, 4 died 14 April 1984 in San Francisco County, California.1 Robert married Ruth D. Oakley (born 29 December 1927 in California, the daughter of Harry Ives Oakley and Dorothy Evelyn Doan;4 Ruth died 11 May 2018 in Novato, Marin County, California5). Robert and Ruth are buried in Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California.1, 5

Children of Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr. and Ruth D. Oakley:

 4i. Laura Helen Ritter, born 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California.4, 6
 5ii. Linda Dorothy Ritter, born 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; twin.4, 7
+6iii. Robert P. Ritter, born 1 July 1949 in California. Married Patricia Lynn Rowan.

3. Margaret A. Ritter2 (Helen1), born 11 October 1929 in California;2, 3, 8, 9 died 13 February 2018.8 Margaret married Roy William Oakly (born 11 April 1926 in California, the son of Harry Ives Oakley and Dorothy Evelyn Doan;9, 10 Roy died 24 August 199610). Margaret and Roy are buried in Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California.10, 8

Child of Margaret A. Ritter and Roy William Oakly:

+7i. Roy William Oakley, Jr., born 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California. Married Lynn Mavis Mehlinger.

  1. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Robert Phillips Ritter, Sr., born: 15 July 1925 [sic, he was born in 1926] in California; died: 14 April 1984 in in San Francisco County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
  2. U.S. Federal Census, 1930, California, Marin County, San Raphael, E.D. 21-18, Sheet Nos. 10A-B, Alex S. Ritter, 38, California, first married age 33, mechanic, automobile; wife Helen P. Ritter, 35, Rhode Island, first married age 30; son Robert P. Ritter, 3 5/12, California; daughter Margaret A. Ritter, 6/12, California; brother James A. Ritter, 30, California, mechanic, automobile; mother-in-law Abby W. Stevens, 55, Wisconsin, widow.
  3. U.S. Federal Census, 1940, California, Marin County, San Raphael City, E.D. 21-22, Sheet No. 3A, Alex Ritter, 51, California, attendant, own gas station tire shop; wife Helen Ritter, 48, Rhode Island; son Robert Ritter, 13, California; daughter Margaret Ritter, 10, California.
  4. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Berkeley, E.D. 61-52, Sheet No. 4, Robert P. Ritter, 23, California; wife Ruth D. Ritter, 22, California; daughter Laura H. Ritter, 2, California; daughter Linda D. Ritter, 2, California; son Robert P. Ritter, July, California.
  5. Find a Grave (website). Mount Tamalpais, San Raphael, Marin County, California, Ruth Ritter, born: 29 December 1927; died: 11 May 2018 in Novato, Marin County, California (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  6. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Laura Helen Ritter, born: 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; mother’s name: Oakley.
  7. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Linda Dorothy Ritter, born: 5 December 1947 in Alameda County, California; mother’s name: Oakley.
  8. Find a Grave (website). Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, Margaret Ritter Oakley, born: 11 October 1929; died: 13 February 2018 (from record, which provides the name and link for her husband).
  9. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-29, Sheet No. 25, Roy W. Oakley, 24, California; wife Margaret R. Oakley, 20, California, piano teacher; son Roy W. Oakley, Jr., 1, California; roommate Mildred Logue or Lodge, 35, Pennsylvania, comptometer operator, air base.
  10. Find a Grave (website). Happy Homestead Cemetery, South Lake Tahoe, El Dorado County, California, Roy William Oakley, born: 11 April 1926; died: 24 August 1996 (from record, which provides the name and link for his wife).
Third Generation
6. Robert P. Ritter3 (Robert,2 Helen1), born 1 July 1949 in California.1, 2 Robert married, 30 January 1970 in Marin County, California, Patricia Lynn Rowan3 (born 17 August 1949, parents not determined2).

7. Roy William Oakley, Jr.3 (Margaret,2 Helen1), born 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California.4, 5 Roy married, 15 April 1973 in San Francisco, San Francisco County, California, Lynn Mavis Mehlinger6 (born 23 December 1948, parents not determined2).

  1. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Alameda County, Berkeley, E.D. 61-52, Sheet No. 4, Robert P. Ritter, 23, California; wife Ruth D. Ritter, 22, California; daughter Laura H. Ritter, 2, California; daughter Linda D. Ritter, 2, California; son Robert P. Ritter, July, California.
  2. This is publicly viewable information found in various public information repositories, people finding websites, and/or social media.
  3. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Robert P. Ritter, age 20; Patricia L. Rowan, age 20; married on 30 January 1970 in Marin County, California.
  4. California Birth Index, 1905-1995, available at ancestry.com and familysearch.org, Roy William Oakley, born: 28 May 1948 in Marin County, California; mother’s name: Ritter.
  5. U.S. Federal Census, 1950, California, Marin County, San Anselmo, E.D. 21-29, Sheet No. 25, Roy W. Oakley, 24, California; wife Margaret R. Oakley, 20, California, piano teacher; son Roy W. Oakley, Jr., 1, California; roommate Mildred Logue or Lodge, 35, Pennsylvania, comptometer operator, air base.
  6. California Marriage Index, 1960-1985, Roy W. Oakley, age 24; Lynn M. Mehlinger, age 24; married on 15 April 1973 in San Francisco City, California.