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	Subject:	Ransom Crockett born Alabama
	Post Date:	January 22, 2009 at 11:42:39
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Looking to connect with anyone with information re: Ransom Crockett was born January 23, 1891, in Alabama. He was the son of James Clarence Crockett and Aldorah (Dora) C. Lott. In 1900 he was 8 years old living in Avondale, Jefferson County, Alabama with his father (who was a carpenter), mother and 3 siblings Dora , Johnie, James Dee. He had another sibling who died before 1900. His uncle, Garfield Lott (age 18, who was a carpenter) was also living with them. On July 4, 1909, Ransom and 3 of his brothers (Joe, John and J. Davis) were all baptised at All Saints Episcopal Church in Birmingham, Alabama by Rev. C. Henckell. Parents: James and Dora Crockett; Sponsor's for all were Mrs. Fred Fulghum, Peyton Browning, Sr. (this was done after James's death in 1908?) In 1910 he was 17 years old living in Birmingham Ward 6, Jefferson County, Alabama with his mother Dora who was a widow. Also living there was his siblings Joe, Johnie, James D, Billie (William), Clarence and Walter. His father, James Crockett had died on April 30, 1908 On June 6, 1917 he registered for WWI under the name R.C. Crockett, age 26, living at 99 Mehane, Springfield, MA. He was a Machinest for Johnson Brass Co. in New Castle, PA. He was married and had a wife and child (names not listed). He was a Sergeant in the Artillary for 3 years. He was tall, medium build, light blue eyes and light brown hair. His signature is on the form. On September 27, 1919, he was aboard the ship Lake Belnona, arriving in New York (from Anitlla Cuba). He was 5'9" tall and a WaterTender. He was not listed on the 1920 census (or need to find). His wife, Elsie N. was living at 8 Clifton Avenue, Springfield, Hampden, MA with her mother, Maud Wilbur, and daughters Hazel V. and Doris L. His mother was remarried (between 1910-1920) to John Ross who was 14 years older. Living with them in 1920 was John Ross's son, Bart and Dora's sons, William, Clarence and Walter. In 1920, John Ross was a Station Flagman for the Railroad, Bart Ross was a Rigger at a Steel Plant, William Crockett was a House Carpenter and Clarence was a Machinest in a RR Shop. On March 26, 1921, Ransom, age 31, was aboard the ship Minnekahda, arriving in New York (from Naples, Italy). He was listed as 6' tall, light complexion, brown hair and his occupation was Oiler. In the California Voter Registrations, Ransom Crockett was listed in Kern County in 1920-1922 as a Well Puller, Box PP, Taft - Democrat. His brother, Clarence was living in Torrence (Lomita) and working in the oil fields. The Oil fields in Taft, Kern County were booming in the 1920's. Brothers Walter, William and James also went out to California. In November 1922, Ransom was wanted for forgeries in Kern County, California and turned himself in 2 years later in Providence, RI Ransom and Elsie divorced (date unknown) and about 1923, Elsie married Joseph Wallace Palmer. (Ransom's 2 girls last names were Palmer in the 1930 census (adopted?)) On March 13, 1924, Ransom's brothers Clarence and William were accused of involvement in a masked robbery (of $5700) at the State Bank at Taft. Others involved were the pretty 20 year-old, Eleanor Waldron (Walling), Frank Lanier and "Scotty" Taylor. Clarence and Frank ended up not being charged. Bill was acquitted after a jury trial, but then later, in Hollywood, he was caught "red-handed" in a bank robbery and sentenced to San Quentin. "Kern Forger, Admits Guilt, Surrenders" In Providence, RI, November 20, 1924, Ransom C. Crockett, 35, who is wanted for a $15,000 forgery in Kern County, California in November, 1922, surrendered to the local police today. He said his guilt prevented him from sleeping. He came here Monday, returning from Europe, where he had spent the money, he said. Crockett said he was a bookkeeper for the Richfield Oil Company Oil field and Taft section. " (Oakland Tribune) Bridgeport Telegram - Nov 21, 1924 GIVES UP IN PROVIDENCE Providence, RI - November 20 - Ransom C. Crockett, 35, who said he is wanted for a $15,000 forgery in Kern County, Cal. in November 1923 gave himself up to Chief of Police O'Neil today. ***** Los Angeles Times November 23, 1924 GETS FREE TRIP TO CALIFORNIA Bakersfield, Nov. 22,- Ransome C. Crockett, held in Providence, R.I. on a forgery warrant issued in Kern County two years ago, "probably wants a free ride back to California," Sheriff Cas Walser said today. Crockett's purported story at Providence of $15,000 forgery here is a fabrication, Sheriff Walser said. The man is wanted for alleged forgeries approximately $500, according to the Sheriff, who said either himself or a deputy will go east to return Crockett here. ***** Oakland Tribune - December 10, 1924 Alleged Forger to Be Brought Back Providence, RI, Dec. 10, Extradition papers for Ransom C. Crockett, wanted at Bakersfield, California, for a part in a $15,000 forger, have been granted by Lieutenant Governor Felix A. Toupin, acting governor. Crockett, who gave himself up to the Providence police two weeks ago, with an alleged confession that he had been wanted for two years, was turned over to the custody of J.C.Walser. ***** Los Angeles Times, Jan 11, 1925 Bakersfield Court....The probation hearing of Ransome Crockett, charged with embezzlement was continued two weeks, when it was learned that Crockett would be unable to appear in court because of an operation, recently performed. Ransom probably only received probation for his forgery crime. Voter Registrations list him in Los Angeles County 1924 - W(e)ld(e)r, 1001 W 17th St, ; San Diego County 1926 - 943 Fourth, Painter, Republican.; and Los Angeles County 1928 -344 Cedar Avenue, s(a)l(e)sm(a)n, Democrat. On May 21, 1927, Ransom's brother Walter was sentenced to San Quentin (along with J.G.Stussy) for a Taft Service-Station Robbery. They were responsible for a series of robberies on the West Side. Ransom was listed in the Voter Registrations for 1930 as living at 525 1/2 S Main St,, as a salesman. This address was a hotel, and on the day of the Cenus, April 15, 1930, Ransom was probably out selling products, and the hotel manager did not list him. His brother Clarence was a lodger living in Torrance, Los Angeles, California. In 1934, Lugo Princt 7 Los Angeles County , he was listed along with Mrs. Grace Crockett living at 2026 San Vicente St. His brother, Walter was living in town at 2126 San Luis St. They are listed again in 1938 Crockett, Mrs. Grace - 2026 San Vicente St. - Nurse, and Crockett, Ransom C - 2026 San Vicente St. - Salesman. Walter was not listed. In 1942 Ransom and Grace moved to 723 Quill Drive, Downey, Los Angeles, California. Grace was a housewife and Ransom did not list occupation. It is possible that he was ill and not working. Ransom died on January 31, 1943 in (Downey) Los Angeles, California, age 52. In Los Angeles County 1944 only Crockett, Mrs. Grace - was listed 723 Quill dr., (Downey,)..Housewife. His brother, Clarence Crockett died 17 Jan 1960 in Los Angeles, California. His brother, William, died on June 24, 1961, from a 25 foot fall from a ladder at Newhall Refining Company, California. His brother, James Dee Crockett, died June 22, 1962 in Fresno, California and is buried in Union Cemetery, Bakersfield, CA. His brother, Walter Crockett died on October 9, 1973 in Los Angeles, California.