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Benjamin Ragsdale 1699–1772 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1699

Birth Location: Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 9 MAY 1772

Death Location: St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Father: Godfrey Ragsdale

Mother: Rachel Rowlett

Spouse(s): Martha Jones

Children(s): Daniel Ragsdale

The story of Benjamin Ragsdale began in 1699 in Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States. Benjamin Ragsdale married Martha Mary Jones, and had children including Daniel Ragsdale. Benjamin Ragsdale passed away in 1772 in St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Ragsdale began in 1699 in Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States.
  • Benjamin Ragsdale married Martha Mary Jones, and had children including Daniel Ragsdale.
  • Benjamin Ragsdale passed away in 1772 in St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Godfrey Ragsdale
1643–1703
Birth Location: Jamestown, Henrico, VA
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Rachel Rowlett
1644–1703
Birth Location: Appomattox, Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Martha Jones
1687–1772
Birth Location: Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Daniel Ragsdale
1724–1793
Birth Location: Bristol Parish, Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Benjamin Ragsdale's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ragsdale
1699–1772
Birth Place: Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Parents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1643–1703
Jamestown, Henrico, VA
Rachel Rowlett
1644–1703
Appomattox, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1615–1644
East Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire, England
Mary Cookney
1615–1644
Nottinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
John Ragsdale
1575–1615
Mary Heathcote
1575–1615
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ragsdale
1540–1615
Elizabeth Oglethorpe
1500–1550

Benjamin Ragsdale's Descendants

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Benjamin Ragsdale (1699–9 MAY 1772) m. Martha (Mary) Jones (1687–1772)
  1. 1. Daniel Ragsdale 1724–1793 m. Phoebe Wilson 1729–1802
    1. 1. Obediah Ragsdale 1768–1820 m. Elizabeth Anderson 1775–1845
      1. 1. Gabriel Ragsdale 1799–1824
      2. 2. Rebecca (M) Ragsdale 1808–1862
      3. 3. Berryman Ragsdale 1795–1842
      4. 4. Susan Ragsdale 1807–1830
      5. 5. Charles (Anderson) Ragsdale 1806–1892 m. Cassandra ((Cassie)) Crisler 1810–1905
        1. 1. Lewis Ragsdale 1841–1927 m. Virginia (Caroline) Sweatnam 1851–1907
        2. 2. Julius (Charles) Ragsdale 1829–1909
        3. 3. Amanda Ragsdale 1839–1919
        4. 4. George (Washington) Ragsdale 1847–1901
        5. 5. Anna (E) Ragsdale 1837–1926
        6. 6. Lavina (Louisa) Ragsdale 1831–1913
        7. 7. Benjamin (A) Ragsdale 1834–1923
        8. 8. Mellisa (A) Ragsdale 1850–1936
        9. 9. Frank (Marion) Ragsdale 1843–1892
        10. 10. Nancy (J) Ragsdale 1847–1943 m. James (F.) Jennings 1850–1936
        11. 11. Mary (Elizabeth) Ragsdale 1832–1881
        12. 12. John (Waller) Ragsdale 1853–1948 m. Rosie (H.) ? 1855–1908
    2. 2. Gabriel Ragsdale 1759–1797

Benjamin Ragsdale's Timeline

3 Records

1699
1699
Birth of Benjamin Ragsdale in Bristol Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Bristol Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
1699
1699
Birth of Benjamin Ragsdale in Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
1772
9 MAY 1772
Age 73
Death of Benjamin Ragsdale in St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1699
    Event Place: Bristol Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Births
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source Citation: Source number: 854.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LWP
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [7] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [8] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [9] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 MAY 1772
    Event Place: St James Parish, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA
    [3] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA
    [4] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [7] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [8] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [9] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [10] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [11] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1699
    Event Place: Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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