Pioneer Families of Grand Traverse County, Michigan

Charles Kneeland Ransom was born on 25 July 1894 in Traverse City, son of Elijah Ransom and Edna Fillmore. He was married to Rilla Millard. Rilla was born in 1900/1901 in Pennsylvania, the daughter of Frank and Una Barney Millard. Charles served in World War I, returning to Traverse City afterward. He lived in Battle Creek from 1941 through 1956. Rilla died in 1954. Charles died 9 August 1957 in Grand Traverse County. He is buried in Oakwood Cemetery, in Traverse City.

Children of Charles and Rilla Millard Ransom

i. Herbert David Ransom was born in 1930 in Grand Traverse County, Michigan.