Ralph Aloysius Somerville
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Ralph Somerville was born on July 9, 1898 in Albany, NY. He was my great grandfather.
Ralph faced hard times when at the age of 5 his father went missing and was never found. In order to help out the family, he dropped out of school in the 8th grade to go work. Soon later he joined the US Department of Defense. On February 14, 1926 he married Hazel Catherine Thompson. They had 2 children a girl and a boy. The girl died in infancy the same year she was born. The boy, my grandfather, was born April 2, 1931. In the 1950's Ralph started working for the Albany government. On November 29, 1978 Ralph Somerville passed away.
Ralph pictured left, with brothers Thomas and Paul. Later, brother Leo would be born.
Ralph in his later years.
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Ralph Aloysius Somerville is born.
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Saturday, Jul 9, 1898, 12:00 AM
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Albany, NY, United States
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Ralph and Hazel marry.
Ralph married Hazel Catherine Thompson.
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Sunday, Feb 14, 1926, 10:00 AM
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Albany, NY, United States
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Ralph passes.
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Wednesday, Nov 29, 1978, 09:00 PM
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