Who was Melcina Ratliff?

Melcina Ratliff (1855–1904) was born in Wayne County, Virginia and died in Lawrence County, Kentucky. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Melcina in their trees. The ancestor migration map traces 9 generations of this lineage.

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Melcina "Lucina" Ratliff 1855–1904

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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2 researchers on YourRoots have Melcina 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

Born 07 May 1855 · Wayne County, Virginia

Died 30 Aug 1904 · Lawrence County, Kentucky

Father Jeremiah Ratliff

Mother Jane Hubbard

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Immediate Family

Parents

Jeremiah Ratliff

Jane Hubbard

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Melcina "Lucina" Ratliff began in 1855 in Wayne County, Virginia. Melcina "Lucina" Ratliff passed away in 1904 in Lawrence County, Kentucky.

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Life Timeline

1855

Birth of Melcina "Lucina" Ratliff in Wayne County, Virginia

Birth

1904

Death of Melcina "Lucina" Ratliff in Lawrence County, Kentucky

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Melcina Ratliff

This ancestor line traces from , Suffolk, , England (1590) to Wayne County, Virginia (1855) across 9 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Melcina Ratliff (1855–1904) was born in Wayne County, Virginia and died in Lawrence County, Kentucky. 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.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Melcina in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 9 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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