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Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale 1807–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1807

Birth Location: Richmond, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: abt 1870

Death Location: Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA

Father: John Ragsdale

Mother: Nellie Harnage

Spouse(s): Mary Kaufeldt, Matilda Honey, Mary Ball

Children(s): Nancy Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, Andrew Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, Benjamin Ragsdale, George Ragsdale, Silas Ragsdale, William Ragsdale, Calvin Ragsdale, Elizabeth Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Mary Ragsdale, Elizabeth Ragsdale, James Ragsdale

Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale was born in 1807 in Richmond, North Carolina, USA, the child of John Ragsdale And Nellie Ellen Harnage. In 1834, Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided in Lawrence County, AR. In 1835, Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided in Lawrence County, AR. Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale married Mary Ball, Mary Elizabeth Polly Kaufeldt, Matilda Honey, and had children including Andrew Jackson Anda Ragsdale, Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale, Calvin Ragsdale, Elizabeth C Ragsdale, Elizabeth Caroline Ragsdale, George Washington Ragsdale, James Newton Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Joseph G Ragsdale, Joseph Knight Ragsdale, Mary E Ragsdale, Nancy Ann Rosella Ragsdale, Silas Ragsdale, William Ragsdale. Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale passed away in 1870 in Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale was born in 1807 in Richmond, North Carolina, USA, the child of John Ragsdale And Nellie Ellen Harnage.
  • In 1834, Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided in Lawrence County, AR.
  • In 1835, Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided in Lawrence County, AR.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale married Mary Ball, Mary Elizabeth Polly Kaufeldt, Matilda Honey, and had children including Andrew Jackson Anda Ragsdale, Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale, Calvin Ragsdale, Elizabeth C Ragsdale, Elizabeth Caroline Ragsdale, George Washington Ragsdale, James Newton Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Joseph G Ragsdale, Joseph Knight Ragsdale, Mary E Ragsdale, Nancy Ann Rosella Ragsdale, Silas Ragsdale, William Ragsdale.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale passed away in 1870 in Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ragsdale
1756–1815
Birth Location: Hiawasse, Monroe, Tennesse, USA
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Nellie Harnage
1765–
Birth Location: Monroe, Tennesse, USA
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Spouses(s)

Mary Kaufeldt
1806–1860
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Matilda Honey
1809–
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Mary Ball
1808–
Birth Location: –
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Children(s)

Nancy Ragsdale
1841–1913
Birth Location: Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
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Joseph Ragsdale
1846–1917
Birth Location: Spring River, Laurence, Alaska, United States
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Andrew Ragsdale
1846–1890
Birth Location: Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
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Joseph Ragsdale
1845–
Birth Location: Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
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Benjamin Ragsdale
1842–1917
Birth Location: Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
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George Ragsdale
1839–1880
Birth Location: Spring River, Laurence, Alaska, United States
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Silas Ragsdale
1835–
Birth Location: Spring River, Laurence, Alaska, United States
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William Ragsdale
1833–1865
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Calvin Ragsdale
1828–1871
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Elizabeth Ragsdale
1828–1905
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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John Ragsdale
1826–1849
Birth Location: Tennessee, United States
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Mary Ragsdale
1856–
Birth Location: Arkansas, United States
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Elizabeth Ragsdale
1828–1905
Birth Location: Fayetteville, Washington, Arkansas, United States
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James Ragsdale
1847–1890
Birth Location: Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
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Benjamin Ragsdale's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ragsdale
1807–1870
Birth Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Ragsdale
1756–1815
Hiawasse, Monroe, Tennesse, USA
Nellie (Ellen) Harnage
1765–
Monroe, Tennesse, USA
Grandparents
Benjamin Ragsdale
1734–1815
Prince George, Virginia, USA
Susanna Price
1734–
Prince George, Virginia, USA
Jacob Harnage
1749–1831
Georges Parrish, Georgia, USA
Jennie Timpson
1755–1840
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Ragsdale
1698–1772
Martha Jones
1701–1772
Mary Williamson
1719–1771
George Harnage
1720–1791
Mary Harnage
1725–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1643–1703
Rachel Rowlett
1644–1703
Peter Jr
1666–1727
Mary Batte
1668–1741
John Williamson
1693–1758
Judith Dabney
1696–1771
John Harnage
1693–

Benjamin Ragsdale's Descendants

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Benjamin (Franklin) Ragsdale (abt 1807–abt 1870) m. Mary (Elizabeth Polly) Kaufeldt (abt 1806–3 Oct 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
      1. 1. Constance ("Connie" Ethyl) Wilkison 1901–1988 m. Noble (Constant) Abbey 1897–1971
        1. 1. Emily (Jane "Emilee") Abbey 1928–2016 m. Anthony (Peter) Anzelmo 1923–1999
        2. 2. Constance ("Connie" Ann) Abbey 1923–2004 m. George Stead 1923–1965
        3. 3. Noble (Robert) Abbey 1934–2017
        4. 4. Evelyn (Mae) Abbey 1932–1983
      2. 2. Lon Wilkinson 1894–1977 m. Martha 1887–
      3. 3. Laura Wilkinson 1884–1958 m. John (Allen Le) Baron 1877–1960
        1. 1. Elva (Grace Le) Baron 1904–1990 m. Earl (Benjamin) Wilkinson 1889–1972
      4. 4. Grace Wilkinson 1892–1978 m. Christain (Robert) Woerner 1892–1976
        1. 1. Ellen (Grace) Woerner 1926–2006 m. Vernon (James "Bud") Alcorn 1926–
      5. 5. Ernie Wilkinson 1889–1963 m. Alice (A) Hart 1892– m. Librada P 1894–1998
        1. 1. Ernie Wilkison 1921–
        2. 2. Rubie Wilkison 1912–
        3. 3. Bertha Wilkison 1910–1983
        4. 4. James Wilkison 1915–1944
        5. 5. Ernest (Frank) Wilkison 1921–1974
      6. 6. Frances Wilkinson 1886–1954 m. Clarence (Edward) Taylor 1890–1977
        1. 1. Richard Taylor 1921–
        2. 2. Francis (O) Taylor 1923–
        3. 3. Clarence (Lloyd "Babe") Taylor 1915–1990 m. Ilene (Alice) Smith 1918–
        4. 4. Ruby (Ellen) Taylor 1914–1983 m. Milo (Bennett) Stevens 1911–1960
      7. 7. Lloyd Wilkinson 1898–1990 m. Merrick 1903–1986 m. Dorothy (Mae) McGinnis 1910–2007
        1. 1. Luralee (Ann) Wilkison 1931–2003 m. Robert (Estes) Williams 1930–1997
        2. 2. Donavan (Gerald) Wilkison 1924–1995 m. Margaret (Dott) Ellis 1923–
    2. 2. Nancy (Rosella) Wilkison 1876–1954 m. Robert (Lester) Starkey 1856–1908 m. Thomas (Young) Ragsdale 1876–1963
      1. 1. Cecil (Ivan) Starkey 1901–1988 m. Ruby (Hazel) Lemaster 1906–1988
        1. 1. Warren (Elvin) Starkey –2011
        2. 2. William (Ivan) Starkey 1928–2010
        3. 3. Robert (Cecil) Starkey 1928–2008
      2. 2. Gladys Starkey 1892–
      3. 3. Charles (Young) Ragsdale 1914–1975
      4. 4. Hope (Zimmerman) Ragsdale 1911–
      5. 5. Dorthy Ragsdale 1921–
      6. 6. Thomas (P) Ragsdale 1914–
    3. 3. Jackson Wilkinson 1874–
    4. 4. Zackary (Earl) Wilkinson 1866–1908 m. Minerva (Catherine) Kelting 1868–1956
      1. 1. Rosella (May) Wilkinson 1893–1944 m. Richard (W) Banks 1881–1948 m. Frederick (D) Shearer 1870–1944
      2. 2. Herman (Zach) Wilkinson 1906–1963
      3. 3. Myrtle (Viola) Wilkinson 1904–1986
      4. 4. Alice (Pearl) Wilkinson 1902–1997 m. Alfred (Peterson) Salling 1899–1964
        1. 1. Jeanette (Louise) Salling 1925–2014
        2. 2. Geraldine (Alice) Salling 1923–2013 m. Robert (Bertram) Silcock 1914–1998
        3. 3. Betty (Jean) Salling 1929–1977
      5. 5. Earl (Benjamin) Wilkinson 1889–1972 m. Elva (Grace Le) Baron 1904–1990
        1. 1. Alfred (Lloyd) Wilkinson 1928–2004 m. Marjorie (A) Lundberg 1932–2006
        2. 2. Albern (Robert) Wilkinson 1925–
        3. 3. Laura (C) Wilkinson 1924–
        4. 4. Dorothea Wilkinson 1926–
      6. 6. Minnie (Catherine) Wilkinson 1896–1975
      7. 7. William (Henry) Wilkinson 1887–1963
      8. 8. Edmond (L) Wilkinson 1891–1972
      9. 9. Margaret (Emily) Wilkinson 1899–1987 m. John (Henry) Blackwood 1894–1983
        1. 1. John (Elmer) Blackwood 1916–1984 m. Pracilla Blackwood 1920–
        2. 2. Dorothy (Ruth) Blackwood 1920–1988 m. Earl (R) Eustace 1902–
        3. 3. Jaunita Blackwood 1932–2003
        4. 4. Earl (Zackery) Blackwood 1918–1976
        5. 5. Elsie (G) Blackwood 1926–
    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–
      1. 1. Walter (L) Reeder 1925–
      2. 2. Cecil (J) Reeder 1924–
      3. 3. Hazel (H) Reeder 1913–
  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

6 Records

1807
abt 1807
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale in Richmond, North Carolina, USA
Richmond, North Carolina, USA
1834
1834
Age 27
Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided here in Lawrence County, AR
Lawrence County, AR
1835
1835
Age 28
Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided here in Lawrence County, AR
Lawrence County, AR
1840
1 June 1840
Age 33
Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided here in Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
1850
1850
Age 43
Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale resided here in Union, Lawrence, Arkansas
Union, Lawrence, Arkansas
1870
abt 1870
Age 63
Death of Benjamin Franklin Ragsdale in Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 June 1840
    Event Place: Spring River, Lawrence, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Lawrence, Arkansas; Roll: 19; Page: 9.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1807
    Event Place: Richmond, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Lawrence, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 243B; Image: .
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 4007.029; Source type: Family group sheet, FGSE, listed as parents; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: .
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 495.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LBR.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1835
    Event Place: Lawrence County, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas Census, 1819-70

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1834
    Event Place: Lawrence County, AR
    Record Source: Arkansas Census, 1819-70

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Union, Lawrence, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Union, Lawrence, Arkansas; Roll: M432_27; Page: 243B; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1870
    Event Place: Imboden, Lawrence, Arkansas, USA
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