Ralph
Pulitzer
Born about in St. Louis, Missouri, United States
Ancestors 
Son of József Pulitzer
and Katherine (Davis) Pulitzer
Brother of
Lucille Irma Pulitzer, Katherine Ethel Pulitzer, Joseph Pulitzer Jr., Edith Louise Pulitzer, Constance Helen (Pulitzer) Elmslie and Herbert Pulitzer
Husband of
Frederica Vanderbilt (Webb) Jones
— married
14 Oct 1905 (to Apr 1924) in Shelburne, VT
Husband of
[private wife (1890s - 1970s)]
Father of
Ralph Pulitzer and [private daughter (1920s - unknown)]
Died
at about age 60
in New York City, New York, United States
Profile last modified
| Created 30 Oct 2009
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Biography
Ralph Pulitzer was born in June, 1879 in St. Louis, Missouri, United States, son of József Pulitzer (1848–1911) and Katherine Davis (1858–1927).
Ralph was the oldest of seven siblings, though neither Lucille (#2) or Katherine (#3) made it to adulthood.
In the 1880 census Ralph (age 1), At Home, was the son of Joseph Pulitzer in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States.[1]
In the 1900 census Ralph (age 21) was the single son of Joseph Pulitzer in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.[2]
In the 1905 census Ralph (age 26y) was the son of Joseph Pulitzer in Manhattan, A.D. 29, E.D. 15, New York, New York.[3]
Ralph (26) married Frederika Vanderbilt Webb (22) (born on November 18, 1882 in Manhattan, New York County, New York; daughter of Dr. William Seward Webb Sr. and Eliza Osgood (Vanderbilt) Webb) on October 14, 1905 in Vermont. [4]
- Ralph Pulitzer (1906–1965)[5]
In the 1910 census Ralph (age 30) was the married head of household in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, United States.[6]
In the 1920 census Ralph (age 38) was the married head of household in New York City, New York, United States.[7]
According to Time Magazine, Frederica divorced Ralph for "constructive desertion." The suit was filed February 1924 in Paris and completed by April.
Ralph married Margaret Leech on 1 August 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.[8]
In the 1930 census Ralph (age 52) was the married head of household in Manhattan (Districts 0501-0750), New York, New York, United States.[9]
Ralph, son of Joseph Pulitzer & Kate Danis, died (age 60) on 14 June 1939 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.[10][11]
Sources
- ↑
1880 Census:
"United States Census, 1880"
citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00042; Digital film/folder number: 005161266; FHL microfilm: 1254734; Image number: 305; Sheet number: 392; Sheet letter: A; Indexing batch: C56987-4
FamilySearch Record: M6NH-2JS (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GYBL-76D
Ralph Pulitzer (1), single son, At Home, in household of Joseph Pulitzer (32) in St. Louis, St. Louis, Missouri, United States. Born in Missouri, United States. - ↑
1900 Census:
"United States Census, 1900"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 15; Digital film/folder number: 004114683; FHL microfilm: 1241116; Image number: 162; Sheet number: 1; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00699-9
FamilySearch Record: MSKK-CYZ (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HY-6796-KP
Ralph Pulitzer (21), single son, in household of Joseph Pulitzer (53) in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. Born in New York.Name Sex Race Age Status Relation Occupation Birth Place Joseph Pulitzer M White 53 Married Head Austria Kate Davis Pulitzer F White 45 Married Wife Washington T Ralph Pulitzer M White 21 Single Son New York Joseph Pulitzer M White 17 Single Son New York Edith Pulitzer F White 14 Single Daughter New York Constance Pulitzer F White 12 Single Daughter New York Infant Baby Pulitzer M White 3 Single Son New York Margaret A Pike F White 52 Married Housekeeper New York Rose McManus F White 50 Single Servant Ireland Catharine Duffy F White 27 Single Servant Ireland Mary Delaney F White 22 Single Servant Ireland Mary Corbett F White 33 Single Servant Ireland Herbert Jacobs M White 23 Single Servant England Jessie High F White 55 Single Servant Scotland Berte Carlon F White 50 Single Servant France Celine Fleury F White 55 Single Servant France Jabez Dunningham M White 40 Married Servant England Annie Dunningham F White 28 Married Servant Ireland Fiederick Tounend M White 40 Single Servant England Alfred Butes M White 39 Married Secretary England ... ... ... ... ... ... ... ... - ↑
1905 Census:
"New York State Census, 1905"
citing Page: 31; Digital film/folder number: 004518325; FHL microfilm: 1433110; Image number: 569; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03648-1
FamilySearch Record: SPNM-4LK (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YSR9-V4V
Ralph Pulitzer (26y) son in household of Joseph Pulitzer (60y) in Manhattan, A.D. 29, E.D. 15, New York, New York. Born in United States. - ↑
Marriage:
"Vermont Vital Records, 1760-1954"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004148712; FHL microfilm: 540601; Image number: 413; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M02870-2
FamilySearch Record: XFW7-R38 (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: S3HT-DTL7-5JY
Ralph Pulitzer marriage to Frederica Vanderbilt Webb (22y) on 14 Oct 1905 in Vermont, United States. - ↑
Birth of son Ralph Pulitzer, Jr:
"New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909"
citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 42338 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,985,142
FamilySearch Record: 2WH8-GQQ (accessed 19 March 2024)
Ralph Pulitzer, Jr born to Ralph Pulitzer on 28 Aug 1906 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States. - ↑
1910 Census:
"United States Census, 1910"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T624; Digital film/folder number: 004973032; FHL microfilm: 1375056; Image number: 126; Sheet number: 18; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03535-5
FamilySearch Record: M59M-5D3 (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GRVC-C7K
Ralph Pulitzer (30), married head of household in Manhattan Ward 19, New York, New York, United States. Born in New York. - ↑
1920 Census:
"United States Census, 1920"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 46; Digital film/folder number: 004966709; FHL microfilm: 1821213; Image number: 505; Sheet number: 16; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02086-4
FamilySearch Record: MJBG-2V6 (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJX-KCQ
Ralph Pulitzer (38), married head of household in New York City, New York, United States. Born in Missouri. - ↑
Marriage:
"New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
citing Digital film/folder number: 007589993; FHL microfilm: 1653322; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: M00163-6
FamilySearch Record: 24WK-Z4P (accessed 19 March 2024)
Ralph Pulitzer marriage to Margaret Leech on 1 Aug 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. - ↑
1930 Census:
"United States Census, 1930"
citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T626; Line: 20; Digital film/folder number: 004952150; FHL microfilm: 2341297; Image number: 143; Sheet number: 11; Sheet letter: A; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N03930-2
FamilySearch Record: X42Z-PV7 (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RZB-GQ2
Ralph Pulitzer (52), married head of household in Manhattan (Districts 0501-0750), New York, New York, United States. Born in New York. - ↑
Death:
"New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
citing Digital film/folder number: 004180235; FHL microfilm: 2109537; Record number: 56; Packet letter: F
FamilySearch Record: 2WR6-QCV (accessed 19 March 2024)
Ralph Pulitzer death 14 Jun 1939 (born 11 Jun 1879), son of Joseph Pulitzer & Kate Danis, husband of Margaret L. Pulitzer, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States. - ↑ Ralph Pulitzer Dies at 60; Once Head of N. Y. World: "Newspapers.com" The Philadelphia Inquirer Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Thursday, June 15, 1939 Page 34 Newspapers Clip: 143682597 (accessed 19 March 2024)
- 1915 Passport Application: "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Affiliate Publication Number: M1490; Digital film/folder number: 007574876; FHL microfilm: 1516709; Image number: 274
FamilySearch Record: QVJP-QM7R (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-L9X7-68BP
Name: Ralph Pulitzer; Birth Date: 11 Jun 1879; Birth Place: Missouri; Passport Application Date: 1915; Passport Application Place: New York, New York, United States; Age: 36 years; Source Certificate Nbr: 2477; System Of Record: SLS. - 1918 Passport Application: "United States Passport Applications, 1795-1925"
citing Affiliate Publication Title: Passport Applications, January 2, 1906 - March 31, 1925; Affiliate Publication Number: M1490; Digital film/folder number: 007572872; FHL microfilm: 001578710; Image number: 256
FamilySearch Record: QKDN-6VXX (accessed 19 March 2024)
FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-89X3-2XLT
Name: Ralph Pulitzer; Birth Date: 11 Jun 1879; Birth Place: Missouri; Passport Application Date: 1918; Passport Application Place: District Of Columbia, District Of Columbia, United States; Source Certificate Nbr: 49062; System Of Record: SLS. - Memorial: Find a Grave (has image)
Find A Grave: Memorial #46483858 (accessed 19 March 2024)
Memorial page for Ralph Pulitzer Sr. (11 Jun 1879-14 Jun 1939), citing Woodlawn Cemetery, Bronx, Bronx County, New York, USA; Maintained by SLGMSD (contributor 46825959). - Wikidata: Item Q7287981, en:Wikipedia
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