Ralph Soles, is reported to have come from either Kentucky or Indiana and settled in Minnesota, he married Martha Fritz (1874-1963). It is reported that Martha was older than Ralph, but we have no birthdate for him as proof. Together they had 2 children, Clarence (b1913?), and Gustave Alfred (b1916). It is not known if there were any other births.

Ralph drove delivery wagon for the saw mill. When I was small, we were told Ralph was of French-Irish descent. It is reported that he was involved somehow with a carnival or circus prior to meeting Martha. When Gustave was 13 years old, Ralph disappeared so that would be 1929 to 1930 and no known family member ever heard from him again.

As Gustave and Clarence are deceased and family members have no additional information we cannot trace any farther. However, we see some potential routes.

1. Edward Oscar or William Soles in 1842 emigration to USA.
2. Through Ireland, based on his foretold heritage.
3. Australia by association of the Sole family Circus.
4. French-Irish, possible Canadian ancestry.

Has anyone lost track of Ralph from this era? If so, I'm looking for you.