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Benny William Ratliff 1926–1945 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 16 Jan 1926

Birth Location: St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA

Death Date: 16 Feb 1945

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA

Father: George Sr

Mother: Bertie Smith

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

The story of Benny William Ratliff began in 1926 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA. In 1935, Benny William Ratliff resided in Montgomery, Chatham, Georgia, USA. In 1940, Benny William Ratliff resided in MD 5 (Tract C-3 Part), Chatham, Georgia, USA. Benny William Ratliff passed away in 1945 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benny William Ratliff began in 1926 in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA.
  • In 1935, Benny William Ratliff resided in Montgomery, Chatham, Georgia, USA.
  • In 1940, Benny William Ratliff resided in MD 5 (Tract C-3 Part), Chatham, Georgia, USA.
  • Benny William Ratliff passed away in 1945 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

George Sr
1888–1947
Birth Location: Winchester, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
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Bertie Smith
1899–1983
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benny Ratliff's Ancestors

Self
Benny Ratliff
1926–1945
Birth Place: St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
Parents
George Floyd Ratliff Sr
1888–1947
Winchester, Franklin, Tennessee, USA
Bertie Smith
1899–1983
Virginia, USA
Grandparents
William (Humphrey) Ratliff
1866–1953
Tennessee, USA
Roberta (Caroline) Williams
1873–1966
Marble Hill, Dickson County, Tennessee, USA
Benjamin (Joseph) Smith
1877–1957
Pennsylvania
Margaret Smith
1880–1941
Philadelphia County, Pennsylvania, USA
Great-Grandparents
Seth Smith
1853–1934
Annie Phillips
1860–1936
Jack Harrison
1938–1920
'Laney' Guy
1852–1930
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Ezzie Harrison
1916–2000
Viola Harrison
1920–2003
James Guy
1823–1908
Elizabeth Small
1835–1890

Benny Ratliff's Timeline

4 Records

1926
16 Jan 1926
Birth of Benny William Ratliff in St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
1935
1935
Age 9
Benny William Ratliff resided here in Montgomery, Chatham, Georgia, USA
Montgomery, Chatham, Georgia, USA
1940
1940
Age 14
Benny William Ratliff resided here in MD 5 (Tract C-3 Part), Chatham, Georgia, USA
MD 5 (Tract C-3 Part), Chatham, Georgia, USA
1945
16 Feb 1945
Age 19
Death of Benny William Ratliff in Germany
Germany

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 16 Jan 1926
    Event Place: St Petersburg, Pinellas, Florida, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., World War II Hospital Admission Card Files, National Archives and Records Administration; Hospital Admission Card Files, ca. 1970 - ca. 1970; NAI: 570973; Record Group Number: Records of the Office of the Surgeon General (Army), 1775-1994; Record Group Title: 112

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Montgomery, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chatham, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00653; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 25-97

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: MD 5 (Tract C-3 Part), Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Chatham, Georgia; Roll: m-t0627-00653; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 25-97

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: Findagrave, Benny William Ratliff 16 Feb 1945

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1948-09-29
    Event Place: Charlotte, North Carolina
    Record Source: Newspapers.com - The Charlotte News - 1948-09-29 - Page 25, Obituary for Benny W Ratliff 1948-09-29

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Chatham County, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Savannah, Chatham, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Charlotte News; Publication Date: 29 Sep 1948; Publication Place: Charlotte, North Carolina, United States of America; ,0.68387777,0.27480933

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Feb 1945
    Event Place: Germany
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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