Margaretta Sophia Ridgely

Episcopal missionary in Liberia, founder of the House of Bethany school for girls 1869-1949
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Margaretta Sophia Ridgely

Summary

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely is a human[1]. She was born on January 1, 1869[2]. She died on January 1, 1949[3]. She worked as a missionary[4].

Key Facts

  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely was born on January 1, 1869[2].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely died on January 1, 1949[3].
  • Burial took place at Hampton House Cemetery[5].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's father was Charles Ridgely[6].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's mother was Margaretta Sophia Howard Ridgely[7].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely held citizenship in United States[8].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's professions included missionary[4].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely received the Order of African Redemption[9].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[10].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely is recorded as female[11].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's instance of is recorded as human[12].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's family name is recorded as Ridgely[13].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's given name is recorded as Margaretta[14].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's given name is recorded as Sophia[15].
  • Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's on focus list of Wikimedia project is recorded as 100 DC Women[16].

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Origins and Family

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely was born on January 1, 1869[2]. Her father was Charles Ridgely[6]. Her mother was Margaretta Sophia Howard Ridgely[7].

Career and Affiliations

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's professions included missionary[4].

Recognition

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely received the Order of African Redemption[9].

Personal Life

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's religion is recorded as Episcopal Church[10].

Death and Burial

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely died on January 1, 1949[3]. Burial took place at Hampton House Cemetery[5].

FAQs

Who were Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's parents?

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's father was Charles Ridgely[6]. Margaretta Sophia Ridgely's mother was Margaretta Sophia Howard Ridgely[7].

What did Margaretta Sophia Ridgely do for work?

Margaretta Sophia Ridgely worked as missionary[4].

What awards did Margaretta Sophia Ridgely receive?

Honors received include Order of African Redemption[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [11] . wikidata.org.
  2. [6] . wikidata.org.
  3. [7] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [12] . wikidata.org.
  6. [4] . wikidata.org.
  7. [5] . Find a Grave. wikidata.org.
  8. [10] . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] . home.nps.gov. home.nps.gov. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Find a Grave. Retrieved . findagrave.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  12. [13] . wikidata.org.
  13. [14] . wikidata.org.
  14. [15] . wikidata.org.
  15. [16] . wikidata.org.

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

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  1. 10d ago · William Avery Bot bot · 2026-06-21 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender female
    Find a grave memorial id 62313082
    Country of citizenship United States
    Place of burial Hampton House Cemetery
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