Alexander “Alex” Ratliff* 1818–1895
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Alexander Ratliff* in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 9 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records
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Biography
In 1818, Alexander “Alex” Ratliff entered the world in Floyd, Kentucky, United States, born to william bigger ratliff and martha patsy thornsbury. Alexander “Alex” Ratliff married eliza louisa steele, elizabeth betta hylton, and had children including colbert c cobb ratliff, elizabeth lizzie ratliff, james harrison ratliff, jordan ashley jerry ratliff, nancy america ratliff, william harvey harve ratliff. Alexander “Alex” Ratliff passed away in 1895 in Lookout, Pike, Kentucky, United States.
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1Marriage Records Kentucky, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1783-1965
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Alexander Ratliff*
This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1590) to Floyd, Kentucky, United States (1818) across 9 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Alexander Ratliff* (1818–1895) was born in Floyd, Kentucky, United States and died in Lookout, Pike, Kentucky, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
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Alexander Ratliff*'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record