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The son of James' second wife, Ellen, he was born in about 1854 in Philadelphia. This was not the author, Ring Lardner, who is listed below, though he may be the inspiration for the author's naming. I suspect he was named after a family friend. Edward Ringgold was a resident of Spring Garden, Ward 3, of Philadelphia in the 1840 census and John Ringgold was a resident of Pine Ward, Philadelphia in the 1850 census. son of Admiral James L. and Ellen Lardner
According to a 1895 old University of PA. 20 year reunion yearbook, he was born in Philadelphia, PA. on September 11, 1854: He died in Philadelphia, Nov. 19, 1884.
It says he entered the University of Pa. in 1871 and left at the close of Freshman year. He was a Stock Broker. This information is courtesy of "Find A Grave" contributor Mary Russell.* Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Nov 8 2019, 23:05:26 UTC
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September 11, 1854
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Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
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November 19, 1884
Age 30
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Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
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Trinity Oxford Episcopal Churchyard, Philadelphia, Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
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