Person:Ralph Valentine (2)

THERE MAY BE TWO MEN NAMED RALPH VALENTINE IN OZARK, ALABAMA AROUND THE SAME TIME. ONE WAS WITH THE 555TH PARACHUTE INFANTRY BATTALION (OF AFRICAN AMERICAN MEN). ONE APPEARS TO HAVE BEEN WHITE WITH BLUE EYES, BLACK HAIR, AND RUDDY COMPLEXION, 5'10 1/2", 155 POUNDS (WWII DRAFT REGISTRATION CARD). THEY MAY HAVE BEEN MERGED ACCIDENTALLY ON THIS PAGE. ONE IS RALPH O. VALENTINE. ONE IS RALPH EMERSON VALENTINE, JR.

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} .

   Southern Star [Newton, Alabama]
   Thu, Mar 23, 1944 ·Page 3 PFC. Ralph O. Valentine Wins Paratrooper Wings

2. ↑ .

   https://www.werelate.org/wiki/The_Triple_Nickles

3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1 3.2 3.3} .

   Ralph Emerson Valentine Jr.
   Birth: 1924
   Death: 2010 (aged 85–86)
   Burial: Tuskegee City Cemetery, Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, USA
   Memorial #: 203346261
   Family Members
   Parents
   Ralph E. Valentine 1899-1979
   Bertha Elizabeth Price Valentine 1894-1951
   Spouse
   Adelaide V. Valentine 1926-2004
   Created by: Paul Bartley (48491784)
   Added: 2019-09-27T16:40:12.000Z
   URL: https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203346261/ralph_emerson_valentine
   Citation: Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/203346261/ralph_emerson-valentine: accessed December 19, 2024), memorial page for Ralph Emerson Valentine Jr. (1924–2010), Find a Grave Memorial ID 203346261, citing Tuskegee City Cemetery, Tuskegee, Macon County, Alabama, USA; Maintained by Paul Bartley (contributor 48491784).

4. ↑ ^4.0 4.1 .

   Southern Star
   Thu, Apr 08, 1954 ·Page 15
   List of Registered voters in Ozark, Dale, Alabama Precinct 1 Box 2 (males) includes Ralph E. Valentine and Ralph E. Valentine, Jr.

5. ↑ .

   The Dothan Eagle
   Thu, Jun 14, 1979 ·Page 12 obituary for Ralph Emerson Valentine [Sr]

6. ↑ ^6.0 6.1 .

   US, WWII Draft Registration Cards, 1940

7.   .

   1930 United States Federal Census
   Name Ralph E Valentine
   Birth Year abt 1924
   Gender Male
   Race White
   Age in 1930 6
   Birthplace Alabama
   Marital Status Single
   Relation to Head of House Son
   Home in 1930 Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USA
   Map of Home Ozark, Dale, Alabama
   Street Address South Union
   House Number 75
   Dwelling Number 354
   Family Number 390
   Attended School No
   Father's Birthplace Alabama
   Mother's Birthplace Alabama
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
   Ralph Valentine
   31
   Head
   Bertha Valentine
   35
   Wife
   Ralph E Valentine 6 Son

8.   .

   1940 United States Federal Census
   Name Ralph Emerson Valentine
   Age 16
   Estimated Birth Year abt 1924
   Gender Male
   Race White
   Birthplace Alabama
   Marital Status Single
   Relation to Head of House Son
   Home in 1940 Ozark, Dale, Alabama
   Map of Home in 1940 Ozark, Dale, Alabama
   Street South Union
   House Number 75
   Inferred Residence in 1935 Ozark, Dale, Alabama
   Residence in 1935 Ozark
   Sheet Number 6B
   Attended School or College Yes
   Highest Grade Completed High School, 3rd year
   Neighbors View others on page
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
   Ralph Valentine
   40
   Head
   Bertha Valentine
   44
   Wife
   Ralph Emerson Valentine 16 Son
   Dickey Virgina
   34
   Boarder

9.   .

   1950 United States Federal Census
   Name Emmerson Valentine
   Age 26
   Birth Date abt 1924
   Gender Male
   Race White
   Birth Place Alabama
   Marital Status Married
   Relation to Head of House Head
   Residence Date 1950
   Home in 1950 Ozark, Dale, Alabama, USA
   Street Name Union Ave
   Dwelling Number 240
   Farm No
   Acres No
   Inferred Previous Residence Place Ozark, Dale, Alabama
   Occupation Commercial Stenographer
   Industry Photography
   Father Birth Place USA
   Mother Birth Place USA
   Occupation Category Working
   Hours Worked 49
   Worker Class Own Business
   Same House Yes
   School Completed O
   Grade Completed Yes
   School Attendance No
   Weeks Worked 52
   Income none
   Other Income none
   Supplemental Income none
   Relative Income 2080
   Relative Other Income none
   Institution Name -, John
   Household Members (Name) Age Relationship
   Emmerson Valentine 26 Head
   Adelaide Valentine
   23
   Wife

10.   .

    Alabama, U.S., Marriage Index, 1800-1969
    Name Ralph Valentine
    Marriage Date Jun 1955
    County Dale
    State Alabama
    Source Information Alabama Center for Health Statistics

11.   .

    Southern Star
    Thu, Jun 12, 1947 ·Page 7 Newton, Alabama - lengthy write-up of marriage of Miss Adelaide Vail and Mr Ralph Emerson Valentine, Jr. includes photograph of the couple. Some information about the groom: cousin Howard Valentine was ring bearer, some guests included Mr. I. M. Valentine, Mr. and Mrs. Howard Valentine, groom's parents are Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Valentine of Ozark, groom's grandfather is Mr. I.M. Valentine., groom's maternal grandfather was W. E. Price of Ozark

12.   .

    The Montgomery Advertiser
    Sun, Jun 08, 1947 ·Page 18 - seems to be the same write - up as the Southern Star newspaper, but without photograph

13.   .

    The Tuskegee News
    Thu, Jun 05, 1947 ·Page 4 wedding article

14.   .

    Southern Star
    Thu, May 15, 1947 ·Page 7 engagement announced, wedding to be June 1

15.   .

    The Anniston Star
    Mon, Jun 16, 1947 ·Page 5 wedding article

16.   .

    Alabama, U.S., Divorce Index, 1950-1959
    Spouse 1 Ralph E Valentine Gender Male
    Spouse 2 Evelyn D Valentine Gender Female
    Divorce Date Oct 1959 County Dale