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Benjamin Ragsdale 1734–1815 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Mar 1734

Birth Location: Prince George, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 1815

Death Location: Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Father: Benjamin Ragsdale

Mother: Martha Jones

Spouse(s): Susanna Price

Children(s): Susanna RAGSDALE, Thomas RAGSDALE, Hezekiah Ragsdale, Daughter Ragsdale, girl RAGSDALE, John Ragsdale

The story of Benjamin Ragsdale began in 1734 in Prince George, Virginia, USA. In 1790, Benjamin Ragsdale resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States. Benjamin Ragsdale married Susanna Price, and had children including Daughter Ragsdale, Girl Ragsdale, Hezekiah Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Susanna Ragsdale, Thomas Ragsdale. Benjamin Ragsdale passed away in 1815 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Ragsdale began in 1734 in Prince George, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1790, Benjamin Ragsdale resided in Caswell, North Carolina, United States.
  • Benjamin Ragsdale married Susanna Price, and had children including Daughter Ragsdale, Girl Ragsdale, Hezekiah Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Susanna Ragsdale, Thomas Ragsdale.
  • Benjamin Ragsdale passed away in 1815 in Anderson, South Carolina, USA.

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Benjamin Ragsdale's Ancestors

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Benjamin Ragsdale
1734–1815
Birth Place: Prince George, Virginia, USA
Parents
Benjamin Ragsdale
1698–1772
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Martha Jones
1701–1772
Prince George, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1643–1703
Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Rachel Rowlett
1644–1703
Appomattox River, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Peter (Jones) Jr
1666–1727
Charles City, Virginia, USA
Mary Batte
1668–1741
Henrico, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1615–1644
Mary Cookney
1615–1644
Peter Rowlett
1637–1701
Peter Sr
1634–1674
Margaret Wood
1641–1718
Thomas Batte
1634–1698
Mary Batte
1634–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Ragsdale
1575–1615
Mary Heathcote
1575–1615
John Cookney
1594–1644
Richard Jones
1608–1681
Anne Jeffries
1612–1703
Abraham Wood
1614–1681
Margaret Cruse
1616–1682
John Batte
1606–1652
Martha Mallory
1609–1644

Benjamin Ragsdale's Descendants

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Benjamin Ragsdale (28 Mar 1734–1815) m. Susanna Price (1734–)
  1. 1. Susanna RAGSDALE 1770–1815
  2. 2. Thomas RAGSDALE 1770–
  3. 3. Hezekiah Ragsdale 1769–
  4. 4. Daughter Ragsdale 1765–1815
  5. 5. girl RAGSDALE 1760–
  6. 6. John Ragsdale 1756–1815 m. Nellie (Ellen) Harnage 1765–
    1. 1. Isaac Ragsdale 1814–1865
    2. 2. John Ragsdale 1811–
    3. 3. Thomas Ragsdale 1811–
    4. 4. Elizabeth Ragsdale 1811–
    5. 5. Ezekial Ragsdale 1810–
    6. 6. Benjamin (Franklin) Ragsdale 1807–1870 m. Mary (Elizabeth Polly) Kaufeldt 1806–1860 m. Matilda Honey 1809– m. Mary Ball 1808–
      1. 1. Nancy (Ann Rosella) Ragsdale 1841–1913 m. Zackariah Wilkerson 1815–1887 m. Larkin (Fleming) Reeder 1832–1912
        1. 1. Frank Wilkinson 1864–1932 m. Emily (Elizabeth) Kelting 1864–1935
        2. 2. Nancy (Rosella) Wilkison 1876–1954 m. Robert (Lester) Starkey 1856–1908 m. Thomas (Young) Ragsdale 1876–1963
        3. 3. Jackson Wilkinson 1874–
        4. 4. Zackary (Earl) Wilkinson 1866–1908 m. Minerva (Catherine) Kelting 1868–1956
        5. 5. Sarah (Ellen) Wilkinson 1862–1930 m. Henry (Theodore) Cook 1853–1941
        6. 6. Anna Wilkinson 1868–1900
        7. 7. Adeline Wilkinson 1872–1896
        8. 8. John (Wesley) Reeder 1881– m. Jennie D 1892–
      2. 2. Joseph (G) Ragsdale 1846–1917
      3. 3. Andrew (Jackson Anda) Ragsdale 1846–1890
      4. 4. Joseph (Knight) Ragsdale 1845–
      5. 5. Benjamin (Franklin) Ragsdale 1842–1917
      6. 6. George (Washington) Ragsdale 1839–1880
      7. 7. Silas Ragsdale 1835–
      8. 8. William Ragsdale 1833–1865
      9. 9. Calvin Ragsdale 1828–1871
      10. 10. Elizabeth (Caroline) Ragsdale 1828–1905
      11. 11. John Ragsdale 1826–1849
      12. 12. Mary (E) Ragsdale 1856–
      13. 13. Elizabeth (C) Ragsdale 1828–1905
      14. 14. James (Newton) Ragsdale 1847–1890

Benjamin Ragsdale's Timeline

3 Records

1734
28 Mar 1734
Birth of Benjamin Ragsdale in Prince George, Virginia, USA
Prince George, Virginia, USA
1790
1790
Age 56
Benjamin Ragsdale resided here in Caswell, North Carolina, United States
Caswell, North Carolina, United States
1815
1815
Age 81
Death of Benjamin Ragsdale in Anderson, South Carolina, USA
Anderson, South Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Mar 1734
    Event Place: Prince George, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1734; Birth city: Prince George Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Births
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 608.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JSY.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Caswell, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: , Caswell, North Carolina; Roll: ; Image:

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1815
    Event Place: Anderson, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1734; Birth city: Prince George Co; Birth state: VA.

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