Robert Ladd (1816–1851) was born in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA and died in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Robert Pleasant Ladd 1816–1851

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 10 Jul 1816 · Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA

Died 09 Jul 1851 · Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, USA

Father Robert Pleasants Ladd

Mother Mary Terrell

Spouse Ruannah Thomas

Children Mary Elizabeth Ladd, Robert P Ladd, Sarah Ann Ladd

Siblings Anna Ladd, Edna Ladd, Lucy Ladd, Mary Ladd, William Ladd

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Robert Pleasants Ladd

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Biography

The story of Robert Pleasant Ladd began in 1816 in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA. Robert Pleasant Ladd married ruannah thomas, and had children including mary elizabeth ladd, robert p ladd, sarah ann ladd. Robert Pleasant Ladd passed away in 1851 in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, USA.

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Birth of Robert Pleasant Ladd in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA

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Death of Robert Pleasant Ladd in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Ladd

This ancestor line traces from Ovenden, Yorkshire, England (1450) to Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA (1816) across 12 generations.

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: Robert Ladd (1816–1851) was born in Charles City, Charles, Virginia, USA and died in Short Creek, Harrison, Ohio, USA. 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 Robert 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 12 generations of this lineage geographically.
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