Jacob Ritter (ca. 1819-1890) According to Phillip Ritter, who has done extensive research on the Ritter family, "Jacob Ritter was John F.'s uncle and was a sergeant in the 128th, while John F. went in as a private and was promoted to corporal." Last updated on November 23, 2007. Return to Civil War Veterans Return to Three Creeks Monument Return to Biographies