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Alexander Ratliff 1857–1954 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jan 1857

Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky

Death Date: 02 Feb 1954

Death Location: Pike County, Kentucky

Father: Harrison Ratliff

Mother: Louisa Coleman

Spouse(s): Sarah *

Children(s): Vernon Ratliff

The story of Alexander Ratliff began in 1857 in Pike County, Kentucky. In 1880, Alexander Ratliff resided in Marrowbone Creek, Pike, Kentucky. In 1900, Alexander Ratliff resided in Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky. Alexander Ratliff married Sarah Ann Childers, and had children including Vernon Ratliff. Alexander Ratliff passed away in 1954 in Pike County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • The story of Alexander Ratliff began in 1857 in Pike County, Kentucky.
  • In 1880, Alexander Ratliff resided in Marrowbone Creek, Pike, Kentucky.
  • In 1900, Alexander Ratliff resided in Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky.
  • Alexander Ratliff married Sarah Ann Childers, and had children including Vernon Ratliff.
  • Alexander Ratliff passed away in 1954 in Pike County, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Alexander Ratliff's Ancestors

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Alexander Ratliff
1857–1954
Birth Place: Pike County, Kentucky
Parents
Harrison Ratliff
1838–1918
Lookout, Pike, Kentucky
Louisa (Jane) Coleman
1837–1902
Lookout, Pike, Kentucky
Grandparents
Alexander (Alex) Ratliff
1818–1895
Floyd County, Kentucky
Elizabeth (Betta) Hylton
1819–1869
Floyd County, Kentucky
John (H.) Coleman
1814–1894
Russell County, Virginia
Elizabeth Thornsberry
1817–1885
Tennessee
Great-Grandparents
William Ratliff
1782–1857
Martha Thornsbury
1788–1860
Peter *
1772–1852
Charlotte *
1775–1823
Martin Thornsbury
1786–1853
Millie Adkins
1790–1860
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Nathan Ratliff
1762–1835
Martha Farmer
1764–1835
Peter *
1740–1808
Abigail *
1740–1808
Nelson *
1740–1793
Elizabeth *.
1740–

Alexander Ratliff's Descendants

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Alexander Ratliff (Jan 1857–02 Feb 1954) m. Sarah (Ann Childers) * (Nov 1863–bef 1901)
  1. 1. Vernon Ratliff 1892–1979 m. Sadie Osborne 1905–2001
    1. 1. Dixie (Lou) Ratliff 1926– m. Joe (Taylor) Hyden 1916–1984

Alexander Ratliff's Timeline

5 Records

1857
Jan 1857
Birth of Alexander Ratliff in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1880
1880
Age 23
Alexander Ratliff resided here in Marrowbone Creek, Pike, Kentucky
Marrowbone Creek, Pike, Kentucky
1900
1900
Age 43
Alexander Ratliff resided here in Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky
Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky
1901
24 Jan 1901
Age 44
Alexander Ratliff was married in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1954
02 Feb 1954
Age 97
Death of Alexander Ratliff in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jan 1857
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Marriage Records
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marrowbone Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 621B; Enumeration District: 097; Image: 0099.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T623_548; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 88.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 24 Jan 1901
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marrowbone Creek, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marrowbone Creek, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Family History Film: 1254439; Page: 621B; Enumeration District: 097; Image: 0099.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T623_548; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 88.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 02 Feb 1954
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky Death Index

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