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Robert Owen RATLIFF 1877–1938

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A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

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Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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Grade scale
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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert RATLIFF in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 8 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 1 Apr 1877 · jasper fl
Died 23 Feb 1938 · Cook, Georgia, USA
Father Benjamin Owen Ratliff
Mother Elizabeth Ford
Spouse Sarah Foose
Children Percy Levante Ratliff, Robert Henry Ratliff, Robert Paul Ratliff
Siblings Bailey Ratliff, Lewis Ratliff, Mary Ratliff, Morris Ratliff
Records
1880 United States Federal Census 1900 United States Federal Census 1910 United States Federal Census Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998 Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940 U.S., Social Security Applications and … U.S., World War I Draft …
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Immediate Family

Biography

In 1877, Robert Owen RATLIFF entered the world in jasper fl, born to benjamin owen ratliff and elizabeth ford. In 1880, Robert Owen RATLIFF resided in Precinct 2, Hamilton, Florida, USA. In 1900, Robert Owen RATLIFF resided in Smithville, Hamilton, Florida, USA. Robert Owen RATLIFF married sarah foose, willie t clemons, and had children including percy levante ratliff, robert henry ratliff, robert paul ratliff. Robert Owen RATLIFF passed away in 1938 in Cook, Georgia, USA.

Sources

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    Census 1880 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1900 United States Federal Census

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    Census 1910 United States Federal Census

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    Death Records Georgia, U.S., Death Index, 1919-1998

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    Death Records Georgia, U.S., Death Records, 1914-1940

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    Social Security U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007

  7. 7
    Military U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918

Life Timeline

1877
Birth of Robert Owen RATLIFF in jasper fl
Birth
1880
Robert Owen RATLIFF resided here in Precinct 2, Hamilton, Florida, USA
Residence
1900
Robert Owen RATLIFF resided here in Smithville, Hamilton, Florida, USA
Residence
1910
Robert Owen RATLIFF resided here in Jennings, Hamilton, Florida, USA
Residence
1917
Robert Owen RATLIFF resided here in Wayne County, West Virginia, USA
Residence
1938
Death of Robert Owen RATLIFF in Cook, Georgia, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert RATLIFF

This ancestor line traces from Weysouth, Dorset, England (1559) to GEORGIA, USA (1837) across 8 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert RATLIFF (1877–1938) was born in jasper fl and died in Cook, Georgia, 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 (A) 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 8 generations of this lineage geographically.
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Related Records

Benjamin Owen Ratliff
Father
Elizabeth Ford
Mother

Robert RATLIFF's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Robert Owen RATLIFF PTP
1877–1938
jasper fl
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Robert RATLIFF's Descendants

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Robert Owen RATLIFF PTP 1877–1938