Grace Melvine “Mellie” Yoder Ramseyer

31 Jan 1881 – 25 May 1907, born at Mingo

Not a direct ancestor — included for context.
Evidence: identity documented

Family

Life and evidence

Alvin Sr.’s first wife (m. 22 Dec 1905). Daughter of Andrew J. Yoder (1856–1928) and Mary Ann Schrock Yoder (1856–1945), Moses Schrock’s daughter — so a first cousin of Alvin’s second wife Mary Ellen. Mother of Irene Mildred Ramseyer Musser (1907–1989).

Conflicts

  • Birth 31 Jan (Find a Grave) vs 30 Jan (family tree)

Sources

Narratives and research

Open questions

  • Birth 31 Jan (Find a Grave) vs 30 Jan (family tree)

Record compiled 31 October 2026.

About this research

Supporting documentation is linked throughout. This project is an exercise in AI-assisted research and development, and I haven’t manually verified every link or conclusion. All transcriptions and translations of Swiss parish records were made with AI, and their accuracy should be treated accordingly.