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Elijah Ragsdale 1778 – 1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1 Nov 1778

Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1 May 1858

Death Location: Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America

Father: Peter Ragsdale

Mother: Sarah Charlton

Spouse(s): Mary Kennedy

Children(s): Vincent Ragsdale, Lucinda Ragsdale, Francis Ragsdale, Betsy Ragsdale, Mason Ragsdale, Sarah Ragsdale, Sanders Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Amelia Ragsdale, Elijah Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, William Ragsdale, James Ragsdale, George Ragsdale, Vincent Ragsdale

Elijah Ragsdale was born in 1778 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States, the child of Peter Ragsdale and Sarah Charlton. In 1784, Elijah Ragsdale resided in Georgia, USA. In 1800, Elijah Ragsdale resided in Greenville, South Carolina. Elijah Ragsdale married Mary Kennedy, and had children including Vincent Ragsdale, Lucinda Rilla "Cinderella" Ragsdale, Francis Asbury Berry Ragsdale, Betsy Ragsdale, Mason Mosely Ragsdale, Sarah Charlton Ragsdale, Sanders Walker Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, John Clarence Ragsdale, Amelia A Ragsdale, Elijah Newton Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, William Mayfield Ragsdale, James Armstrong Ragsdale, George Washington Ragsdale, Vincent Ragsdale. Elijah Ragsdale passed away in 1858 in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Elijah Ragsdale was born in 1778 in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States, the child of Peter Ragsdale and Sarah Charlton.
  • In 1784, Elijah Ragsdale resided in Georgia, USA.
  • In 1800, Elijah Ragsdale resided in Greenville, South Carolina.
  • Elijah Ragsdale married Mary Kennedy, and had children including Vincent Ragsdale, Lucinda Rilla "Cinderella" Ragsdale, Francis Asbury Berry Ragsdale, Betsy Ragsdale, Mason Mosely Ragsdale, Sarah Charlton Ragsdale, Sanders Walker Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, John Clarence Ragsdale, Amelia A Ragsdale, Elijah Newton Ragsdale, Joseph Ragsdale, William Mayfield Ragsdale, James Armstrong Ragsdale, George Washington Ragsdale, Vincent Ragsdale.
  • Elijah Ragsdale passed away in 1858 in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Peter Ragsdale
1740 – 1799
Birth Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Sarah Charlton
1737 – 1830
Birth Location: Lunnenburg, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
SC

Spouses(s)

Mary Kennedy
1779 – 1869
Birth Location: Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina
MK

Children(s)

Vincent Ragsdale
1799 – 1835
Birth Location: The Grove, 96th Dist.,S. Carolina
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Lucinda Ragsdale
1799 – 1885
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
LR
Francis Ragsdale
1803 – 1887
Birth Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
FR
Betsy Ragsdale
1806 – 1902
Birth Location: of, Newton, Georgia, United States
BR
Mason Ragsdale
1806 – 1872
Birth Location: Georgia, USA
MR
Sarah Ragsdale
1808 – 1902
Birth Location: Walton, South Carolina, United States
SR
Sanders Ragsdale
1809 – 1896
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
SR
Joseph Ragsdale
1811 – 1890
Birth Location: Franklin, Georgia, United States
JR
John Ragsdale
1813 – 1877
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
JR
Amelia Ragsdale
1813 –
Birth Location: of, Newton, Georgia, United States
AR
Elijah Ragsdale
1814 – 1909
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
ER
Joseph Ragsdale
1815 – 1872
Birth Location: Walton, Georgia, United States
JR
William Ragsdale
1815 – 1891
Birth Location: Jackson County, Georgia, USA
WR
James Ragsdale
1820 – 1886
Birth Location: Georgia, United States
JR
George Ragsdale
1822 – 1866
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
GR
Vincent Ragsdale
1824 – 1835
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
VR

Elijah Ragsdale's Ancestors

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Elijah Ragsdale
1778 – 1858
Birth Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Parents
Peter Ragsdale
1740 – 1799
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Sarah Charlton
1737 – 1830
Lunnenburg, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Benjamin (Richard) Ragsdale
1697 – 1772
Henrico County Virginia, USA
Martha (Mary) Jones
1707 – 1772
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1643 – 1703
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elijah Ragsdale's Descendants

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Elijah Ragsdale (1 Nov 1778 – 1 May 1858) m. Mary Kennedy (abt 1779 – 5 November 1869)
  1. 1. Vincent Ragsdale (1799 – 1835)
  2. 2. Lucinda (Rilla "Cinderella") Ragsdale (1799 – 9 Sep 1885) m. Thompson Reeves (1799 – 13 September 1877)
    1. 1. Lucinda (Tabitha) Reeves (6 October 1818 – 1 May 1902)
    2. 2. Frances ("Fannie" Elizabeth) Reeves (12 May 1821 – August 1884)
    3. 3. James (Marion) Reeves (4 Nov 1823 – 1883)
    4. 4. James (Marion) Reeves (4 November 1823 – 1883)
    5. 5. William (Lofton) Reeves (1824 – 1885)
    6. 6. William (Lofton) Reeves (1824 – 1885)
    7. 7. Sarah Reeves (15 December 1824 – 3 November 1912)
    8. 8. Ellen (Elizabeth) Reeves (1 September 1829 – 26 September 1881)
    9. 9. Elijah (Wallace) Reeves (1830 – 20 JUN.1863)
    10. 10. Elijah (Wallace) Reeves (1830 – 1863)
    11. 11. Andrew (Jackson) Reeves (17 NOV 1832 – 15 MAY 1915)
    12. 12. Andrew (Jackson) Reeves (17 NOV 1832 – 15 MAY 1915)
    13. 13. Nancy (Jane) Reeves (16 APR 1837 – 1837)
    14. 14. Nancy (Jane) Reeves (16 APR 1837 – 1837)
    15. 15. David (C.) Reeves (06 Mar 1839 – 13 May 1863)
    16. 16. Alphalene (Paralee) Reeves (6 March 1839 – 26 December 1920)
    17. 17. Martha (Ann) Reeves (19 December 1843 – 23 January 1920)
  3. 3. Francis (Asbury Berry) Ragsdale (27 Nov 1803 – 30 Nov 1887)
  4. 4. Betsy Ragsdale (1806 – 1902)
  5. 5. Mason (Mosely) Ragsdale (1806 – 1872)
  6. 6. Sarah (Charlton) Ragsdale (1808 – 1902)
  7. 7. Sanders (Walker) Ragsdale (8 Feb 1809 – 6 Sep 1896)
  8. 8. Joseph Ragsdale (9 Jan 1811 – 28 Dec 1890)
  9. 9. John (Clarence) Ragsdale (12 Mar 1813 – 21 Mar 1877) m. Nancy (Ann) Lucas (10 Dec 1820 – 25 November 1896)
    1. 1. William (Washington) Ragsdale (1837 – 25 Mar 1919) m. Saphronia (F) Baker (6 Oct 1862 – 4 Dec 1941) m. Elizabeth (Ann) McGaughey (abt 1849 – Bet. 1880–1890)
      1. 1. Ada Ragsdale (1893 – 2 Dec 1971) m. Marion (Tyler) Carter (5 Sep 1884 – 16 Apr 1957)
        1. 1. Lela (Irene) Carter (19 February 1911 – 22 May 2005) m. James ((Jim) Thomas) Cabaniss (1 May 1909 – 26 April 1974)
        2. 2. Loucille Carter (27 Aug 1912 – 29 Jun 2002) m. Buck (Asa) Lancaster (13 Feb 1911 – 24 Mar 1979)
        3. 3. Katie Carter (2 Mar 1915 – 25 Jan 1977) m. Harvey (William John) Herrington (24 Jan 1917 – 25 December 1998)
        4. 4. Pauline (Ruth) Carter (4 Jan 1917 – 8 Dec 1987) m. Emerson (Ray) Fuller (28 Jan 1914 – 3 Oct 2005)
        5. 5. Gladys (Marion) Carter (21 Aug 1920 – 24 July 1974) m. Earl (Brewer) Camp (abt 1920 – 15 Oct 2008)
        6. 6. Jesse (Herbert) Carter (7 Aug 1925 – 16 Sep 1976)
        7. 7. Georgia (Corine) Carter (31 Aug 1928 – 22 Nov 2020) m. Billy (Marcus) Tutor (1935 – ) m. Robert (Lee) Stover (22 Feb 1921 – 25 Oct 2002)
        8. 8. Orville (R.) Carter (10 October 1930 – 2 December 1992)
      2. 2. Jesse (Clyde) Ragsdale (2 Dec 1895 – 14 Oct 1918)
      3. 3. Aaron (Lee) Ragsdale (13 Mar 1897 – 16 Nov 1970) m. Jewell Frazier (23 Apr 1906 – 31 Jul 1971)
        1. 1. Aubrey (Leo) Ragsdale (2 Jun 1922 – 7 Jan 2001) m. Lillian (G) Seiders
        2. 2. Chester (Carroll) Ragsdale (17 Apr 1926 – 8 Dec 1947)
        3. 3. Billy (Gene) Ragsdale (19 Apr 1928 – 30 Jan 1977)
        4. 4. Milton (Clyde) Ragsdale (13 Jan 1938 – 13 Jul 1997)
      4. 4. Ulysses (Eugene) Ragsdale (8 Oct 1898 – 1 Jan 1956) m. Irma (Eugena) Lamar (28 December 1903 – 6 Jun 1996)
        1. 1. James (Clifton) Ragsdale (4 Mar 1927 – 18 Apr 1984)
        2. 2. Phronia (Ann) Ragsdale (24 Nov 1929 – 29 Nov 1929)
        3. 3. Julia (Rosemary) Ragsdale (abt 1934 – Abt 2022)
        4. 4. Leslie (P) Ragsdale
      5. 5. Katie (May) Ragsdale (16 May 1901 – 7 Mar 1902)
      6. 6. Georgia (Ann) Ragsdale (3 July 1875 – 13 May 1968) m. Thomas (Herron) McGahey (24 Jun 1873 – 26 Oct 1918) m. J (B) Jones (abt 1880 – aft 1930)
        1. 1. Sallie (Rebecca) McGahey (7 April 1870 – 17 January 1955)
        2. 2. Aura (Linton) McGahey (25 February 1898 – 6 February 1977)
        3. 3. Lloyd (B) McGahey (14 Dec 1899 – 19 Nov 1964)
        4. 4. Herron (Jerome) McGahey (23 Feb 1901 – 2 Jun 1958)
        5. 5. Tee (K) Mcgahey (15 November 1903 – 17 October 1918)
        6. 6. Oma (Lucius) McGahey (20 February 1907 – 19 April 1991)
        7. 7. Ruth (M.) McGahey (10 July 1914 – 24 March 1984)
        8. 8. Eunice McGahey (27 August 1917 – 6 December 1966)
      7. 7. John (Sylvester) Ragsdale (2 Feb 1877 – 22 Sep 1940) m. Roxie (Mae) Seal (5 Dec 1883 – 7 Jun 1971)
        1. 1. Ruth Ragsdale (1904 – )
        2. 2. Alice (Fern) Ragsdale (19 Jan 1904 – 22 Apr 1986)
        3. 3. Arnold (John) Ragsdale (23 Feb 1905 – 11 Dec 1977)
        4. 4. Warren Ragsdale (4 Jul 1907 – 8 Jul 1936)
      8. 8. William (Elijah) Ragsdale (Sep 1880 – 8 Aug 1946) m. Leona (Armenta) Hair (19 Mar 1879 – 21 Apr 1961)
        1. 1. Althea (Irene) Ragsdale (22 Aug 1902 – 16 January 1988)
        2. 2. Georgia (Karin) Ragsdale (12 Nov 1904 – 7 March 1999)
        3. 3. Leta (Laverne) Ragsdale (4 Nov 1908 – 9 December 2005)
        4. 4. Glady (Ione) Ragsdale (17 May 1912 – 1913)
        5. 5. William (Willard) Ragsdale (30 Apr 1915 – 30 December 1991)
        6. 6. Armenta Ragsdale (20 Jun 1917 – 29 Jun 2005)
        7. 7. baby Ragsdale (1918 – 1919)
        8. 8. Ara (Belle) Ragsdale (abt 1921 – 18 Apr 2006)
        9. 9. Willyne (Elizabeth) Ragsdale (30 May 1923 – 27 Dec 1955)
    2. 2. Charles (E) Ragsdale (1840 – )
    3. 3. Benjamin (F) Ragsdale (abt 1842 – 17 November)
    4. 4. Francis (Asbury) Ragsdale (20 Feb 1845 – 7 Nov 1933)
    5. 5. Mary (Elizabeth) Ragsdale (25 Dec 1846 – 24 Nov 1933)
    6. 6. Zepporah (Ann) Ragsdale (Apr 1854 – 24 Jun 1922) m. R (H) Cannon (Abt 1849 – )
      1. 1. Annie (Lou) Cannon (Abt 1875 – )
      2. 2. John Cannon (Abt 1877 – )
      3. 3. Thomas Cannon (Abt 1879 – )
      4. 4. Mary (B) Cannon (Jun 1884 – )
      5. 5. Allen (B) Cannon (Sep 1886 – )
      6. 6. Henry (Grady) Cannon (Jan 1889 – )
      7. 7. Chester (R) Cannon (Nov 1891 – )
      8. 8. Sarah Cannon (May 1894 – )
      9. 9. Charles Cannon (Feb 1897 – )
    7. 7. Frances (Emmius) Ragsdale (1857 – ) m. James (J) Philips (abt 1852 – )
      1. 1. Lottie (May) Phillips (17 Oct 1879 – )
      2. 2. J (E) Phillips (abt 1881 – )
    8. 8. Eugenia (Capitola (Cappie)) Ragsdale (12 Mar 1859 – 1 Jun 1924) m. William (G.) Carter (Jan 1859 – 10 February 1947)
      1. 1. Nansy (Seleta) Carter (abt 1891 – 5 Dec 1975)
      2. 2. Hellen Carter (May 1892 – 23 November 1987)
      3. 3. Clarance (G) Carter (Nov 1894 – January 1963)
      4. 4. Ruth Carter (Aug 1896 – )
      5. 5. Inis Carter (Feb 1898 – 1 January 1996)
      6. 6. Mary Carter (abt 1902 – 27 June 1994)
      7. 7. Cordie Caster (abt 1883 – )
      8. 8. Ollis Carter (abt 1900 – )
    9. 9. Bartow (Davis) Ragsdale (7 Feb 1861 – 18 Jul 1941) m. Lois (M) Ragsdale (20 March 1860 – 4 March 1934)
      1. 1. Cary (E) Ragsdale (Jun 1890 – )
      2. 2. Eunice (E) Ragsdale (abt 1896 – 25 December 1975)
    10. 10. Arabella Ragsdale (20 DEC 1865 – 12 FEB 1910) m. George Ragsdale (Jan 1865 – 1945) m. G (W) Ragsdale
      1. 1. Blanche Ragsdale (26 November 1889 – 1 January 1979)
      2. 2. Charles Ragsdale (Apr 1891 – )
      3. 3. Bartie (Babe) Ragsdale (3 June 1899 – 26 February 1993)
      4. 4. Belle Yarbrough (13 November 1902 – 20 April 1986)
  10. 10. Amelia (A) Ragsdale (12 Mar 1813 – )
  11. 11. Elijah (Newton) Ragsdale (21 Jan 1814 – 21 Aug 1909) m. J. (C.) Ragsdale (abt 1818 – )
    1. 1. C. (A.) Ragsdale (abt 1857 – )
    2. 2. J. (C.) Ragsdale (abt 1860 – )
  12. 12. Joseph Ragsdale (1815 – Feb 1872)
  13. 13. William (Mayfield) Ragsdale (1815 – 1891)
  14. 14. James (Armstrong) Ragsdale (1820 – 1886)
  15. 15. George (Washington) Ragsdale (17 Sep 1822 – 2 May 1866)
  16. 16. Vincent Ragsdale (1824 – 1835)

Elijah Ragsdale's Timeline

10 Records

1778
1 Nov 1778
Birth of Elijah Ragsdale in Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
1784
1784-1838
Age 6
Elijah Ragsdale resided here in Georgia, USA
Georgia, USA
1800
1800
Age 22
Elijah Ragsdale resided here in Greenville, South Carolina
Greenville, South Carolina
1820
1820
Age 42
Elijah Ragsdale resided here in Walton, Georgia, United States
Walton, Georgia, United States
1830
1830
Age 52
Elijah Ragsdale resided here in Newton, Georgia, USA
Newton, Georgia, USA
1832
1832
Age 54
Elijah Ragsdale resided here in Newton, Georgia
Newton, Georgia
1840
1840
Age 62
Elijah Ragsdale resided here in District 942, Cobb, Georgia, USA
District 942, Cobb, Georgia, USA
1850
1850
Age 72
Elijah Ragsdale resided here in California, Cobb, Georgia, USA
California, Cobb, Georgia, USA
1858
1 May 1858
Age 80
Death of Elijah Ragsdale in Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
1858
1858
Age 80
Burial of Elijah Ragsdale in Powder Springs, Cobb County, Georgia, United States of America
Powder Springs, Cobb County, Georgia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1 Nov 1778
    Event Place: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1778; Birth city: Mecklinburg Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: California, Cobb, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 215A; Image: 246
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [5] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1784-1838
    Event Place: Georgia, USA
    Record Source: The Cherokee land lottery : containing a numerical list of the names of the fortunate drawers in said lottery, with an engraved

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    Record Source: 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 47; Page: 272; Image: 529; Family History Library Film: 181422

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Walton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Walton, Georgia; Page: 240; NARA Roll: M33_10; Image: 129

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Newton, Georgia; Series: M19; Roll: 20; Page: 12; Family History Library Film: 0007040

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1832
    Event Place: Newton, Georgia
    Record Source: Georgia Cherokee Land Lottery, 1832

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: District 942, Cobb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: District 942, Cobb, Georgia; Roll: 39; Page: 247; Family History Library Film: 0007042

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: California, Cobb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: California, Cobb, Georgia; Roll: M432_66; Page: 215A; Image: 246
    [2] 1850 U.S. Federal Census - Slave Schedules, The National Archive in Washington DC; Washington, DC; NARA Microform Publication: M432; Title: Seventh Census Of The United States, 1850; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 May 1858
    Event Place: Paulding County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1778; Birth city: Mecklinburg Co; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Paulding County); Probate Place: Paulding, Georgia
    [3] U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006
    [4] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [5] Fulton and Campbell Counties, Georgia, Cemetery Records, 1857-1933
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: 1858
    Event Place: Powder Springs, Cobb County, Georgia, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1700s-Current
    [2] Fulton and Campbell Counties, Georgia, Cemetery Records, 1857-1933

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Paulding, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, Wills and Probate Records, 1742-1992, Author: Georgia. Court of Ordinary (Paulding County); Probate Place: Paulding, Georgia
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