Birth name Norman Henry Hite. Norman Henry Hite changed his name to Jack Ramsey. Jack ran away to join the circus when he was a teenager. While in the circus he was known as Ramblin Jack.
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Application for marriage license for Male--Jack Hite born 13 Aug 1907 present residence 257 Dallas St, Gary, Indiana Present occupation Truck Driver Father Albert Hite , white, birthplace Kentucky Occupation Teamster and Laura Ramsey white, birthplace unknown. Is this first marriage. yes signed Jack Hite State of Indiana.
This Certifies that Jack Hite of Gary, Indiana and Mary E Watts of Gary, Indiana were united in marriage on the 9 day of February in the Year of our Lord 1935 at Gary, Indiana Signed A. H. Mc Lain witnesses Ruth S Mc Lain and Chas H Deal
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When Norman Henry Hite left his wife Mary, he told her he was going to visit family in Ohio. He never returned. Leaving her to raise their young son John Robert HITE.
When Norman Henry Hite went into the military he went in as Jack Ramsey; and left his life as Norman Henry Hite behind. He never tried or attempted to contact Mary to find out if she filed for divorce; meaning they were still married when he married his second wife. I have seen no documentation showing he divorced his first wife to marry his second wife Barbara.
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Springfield Daily News ~~ Monday April 9, 1979 Page 4
Jack Ramsey
Jack Ramsey, 71, of 1017 W. Mulberry St. died unexpectedly, Sunday in his residence.
He was born Aug. 13, 1907 in Sardinia, O, and had resided in Springfield for the past 40 years. He was an operating engineer for Burger Iron Co., Dayton, retiring in 1972. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII and was the Champion Aerie FOE No. 397; H.S. Kissell Masonic Lodge No. 674 F and A.M. the Springfield Senior Citizen's and attended the Hillside avenue Church of God.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Ida) Green, Springfield, one son, Donald Shears, Jamestown; three sisters, Mrs. Della Payne, Middletown, and Mrs. Ruth Davis and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, both of California, one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Barbara died Aug. 3, 1976.
His body was taken to Ingling-Williams Home, Springfield, where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Services will be held at 10:30, Wednesday in the Second Church of God. Her (his) body will lie in state in the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
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Application for marriage license for Male--Jack Hite born 13 Aug 1907 present residence 257 Dallas St, Gary, Indiana Present occupation Truck Driver Father Albert Hite , white, birthplace Kentucky Occupation Teamster and Laura Ramsey white, birthplace unknown. Is this first marriage. yes signed Jack Hite State of Indiana.
This Certifies that Jack Hite of Gary, Indiana and Mary E Watts of Gary, Indiana were united in marriage on the 9 day of February in the Year of our Lord 1935 at Gary, Indiana Signed A. H. Mc Lain witnesses Ruth S Mc Lain and Chas H Deal
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When Norman Henry Hite left his wife Mary, he told her he was going to visit family in Ohio. He never returned. Leaving her to raise their young son John Robert HITE.
When Norman Henry Hite went into the military he went in as Jack Ramsey; and left his life as Norman Henry Hite behind. He never tried or attempted to contact Mary to find out if she filed for divorce; meaning they were still married when he married his second wife. I have seen no documentation showing he divorced his first wife to marry his second wife Barbara.
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Springfield Daily News ~~ Monday April 9, 1979 Page 4
Jack Ramsey
Jack Ramsey, 71, of 1017 W. Mulberry St. died unexpectedly, Sunday in his residence.
He was born Aug. 13, 1907 in Sardinia, O, and had resided in Springfield for the past 40 years. He was an operating engineer for Burger Iron Co., Dayton, retiring in 1972. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII and was the Champion Aerie FOE No. 397; H.S. Kissell Masonic Lodge No. 674 F and A.M. the Springfield Senior Citizen's and attended the Hillside avenue Church of God.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Ida) Green, Springfield, one son, Donald Shears, Jamestown; three sisters, Mrs. Della Payne, Middletown, and Mrs. Ruth Davis and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, both of California, one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Barbara died Aug. 3, 1976.
His body was taken to Ingling-Williams Home, Springfield, where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Services will be held at 10:30, Wednesday in the Second Church of God. Her (his) body will lie in state in the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
Birth name Norman Henry Hite. Norman Henry Hite changed his name to Jack Ramsey. Jack ran away to join the circus when he was a teenager. While in the circus he was known as Ramblin Jack.
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Application for marriage license for Male--Jack Hite born 13 Aug 1907 present residence 257 Dallas St, Gary, Indiana Present occupation Truck Driver Father Albert Hite , white, birthplace Kentucky Occupation Teamster and Laura Ramsey white, birthplace unknown. Is this first marriage. yes signed Jack Hite State of Indiana.
This Certifies that Jack Hite of Gary, Indiana and Mary E Watts of Gary, Indiana were united in marriage on the 9 day of February in the Year of our Lord 1935 at Gary, Indiana Signed A. H. Mc Lain witnesses Ruth S Mc Lain and Chas H Deal
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When Norman Henry Hite left his wife Mary, he told her he was going to visit family in Ohio. He never returned. Leaving her to raise their young son John Robert HITE.
When Norman Henry Hite went into the military he went in as Jack Ramsey; and left his life as Norman Henry Hite behind. He never tried or attempted to contact Mary to find out if she filed for divorce; meaning they were still married when he married his second wife. I have seen no documentation showing he divorced his first wife to marry his second wife Barbara.
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Springfield Daily News ~~ Monday April 9, 1979 Page 4
Jack Ramsey
Jack Ramsey, 71, of 1017 W. Mulberry St. died unexpectedly, Sunday in his residence.
He was born Aug. 13, 1907 in Sardinia, O, and had resided in Springfield for the past 40 years. He was an operating engineer for Burger Iron Co., Dayton, retiring in 1972. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII and was the Champion Aerie FOE No. 397; H.S. Kissell Masonic Lodge No. 674 F and A.M. the Springfield Senior Citizen's and attended the Hillside avenue Church of God.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Ida) Green, Springfield, one son, Donald Shears, Jamestown; three sisters, Mrs. Della Payne, Middletown, and Mrs. Ruth Davis and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, both of California, one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Barbara died Aug. 3, 1976.
His body was taken to Ingling-Williams Home, Springfield, where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Services will be held at 10:30, Wednesday in the Second Church of God. Her (his) body will lie in state in the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
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Application for marriage license for Male--Jack Hite born 13 Aug 1907 present residence 257 Dallas St, Gary, Indiana Present occupation Truck Driver Father Albert Hite , white, birthplace Kentucky Occupation Teamster and Laura Ramsey white, birthplace unknown. Is this first marriage. yes signed Jack Hite State of Indiana.
This Certifies that Jack Hite of Gary, Indiana and Mary E Watts of Gary, Indiana were united in marriage on the 9 day of February in the Year of our Lord 1935 at Gary, Indiana Signed A. H. Mc Lain witnesses Ruth S Mc Lain and Chas H Deal
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When Norman Henry Hite left his wife Mary, he told her he was going to visit family in Ohio. He never returned. Leaving her to raise their young son John Robert HITE.
When Norman Henry Hite went into the military he went in as Jack Ramsey; and left his life as Norman Henry Hite behind. He never tried or attempted to contact Mary to find out if she filed for divorce; meaning they were still married when he married his second wife. I have seen no documentation showing he divorced his first wife to marry his second wife Barbara.
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Springfield Daily News ~~ Monday April 9, 1979 Page 4
Jack Ramsey
Jack Ramsey, 71, of 1017 W. Mulberry St. died unexpectedly, Sunday in his residence.
He was born Aug. 13, 1907 in Sardinia, O, and had resided in Springfield for the past 40 years. He was an operating engineer for Burger Iron Co., Dayton, retiring in 1972. He served with the U.S. Army during WWII and was the Champion Aerie FOE No. 397; H.S. Kissell Masonic Lodge No. 674 F and A.M. the Springfield Senior Citizen's and attended the Hillside avenue Church of God.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carlos (Ida) Green, Springfield, one son, Donald Shears, Jamestown; three sisters, Mrs. Della Payne, Middletown, and Mrs. Ruth Davis and Mrs. Hazel Johnson, both of California, one granddaughter, and several nieces and nephews. His wife, Barbara died Aug. 3, 1976.
His body was taken to Ingling-Williams Home, Springfield, where friends may call from 3 to 5 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Services will be held at 10:30, Wednesday in the Second Church of God. Her (his) body will lie in state in the church for one hour prior to the service. Burial will be in Rose Hill Memorial Park.
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