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Evan Ragland 1656–1717 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 31 Mar 1656

Birth Location: Saint Decumans Parish, Somerset, England

Death Date: 30 May 1717

Death Location: St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Father: Thomas Ragland

Mother: Jane Morgan

Spouse(s): Susanna Pettus

Children(s): Thomas Ragland, John Raglan, Stephen Ragland, John Ragland

The story of Evan Ragland began in 1656 in Saint Decumans Parish, Somerset, England. In 1684, Evan Ragland established residence. Evan Ragland married Susanna Pettus, and had children including John Raglan, John Ragland, Stephen Ragland, Thomas Ragland. Evan Ragland passed away in 1717 in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Evan Ragland began in 1656 in Saint Decumans Parish, Somerset, England.
  • In 1684, Evan Ragland established residence.
  • Evan Ragland married Susanna Pettus, and had children including John Raglan, John Ragland, Stephen Ragland, Thomas Ragland.
  • Evan Ragland passed away in 1717 in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Evan Ragland's Ancestors

Self
Evan Ragland
1656–1717
Birth Place: Saint Decumans Parish, Somerset, England
Parents
Thomas Ragland
1628–1683
Stogomber, Somerset, England
Jane Morgan
1628–1728
South Barry, Wales
Grandparents
Thomas Ragland
1575–1640
St. Decuman's Parrish, Somerset, England
Marie Ingram
1605–1640
Stogumber Parish, Somerset, , England
Evan (ap James) Morgan
1610–1710
Barry, Wales
Maud (Mary) Morgan
1606–1706
Barry,,Glamorgan,Wales
Great-Grandparents
John Ragland
1545–1605
Alice Kingsonn
1543–1640
William Ingram
1585–1632
Mary Wood*
1584–1637
James *
1555–1626
Mary Jenkin
1560–1620
Lord Ragland
1554–1615
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ingram
1540–1585
Sina
1540–1585
Thomas Morgan
1513–1565
Cecilia Herbert
1519–1599

Evan Ragland's Descendants

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Evan Ragland (31 Mar 1656–30 May 1717) m. Susanna Pettus (1656–30 May 1717)
  1. 1. Thomas Ragland 1685–1719 m. Mary (Elizabeth) Hudson 1683–1723
    1. 1. Elizabeth Ragland 1718–1778 m. David Smith 1698–1778
      1. 1. John Smith 1744–1815 m. Elizabeth Lipscomb 1733–1815
        1. 1. Ann Smith 1770–1830 m. Fleming Thomasson 1751–1830 m. James Terry 1765–1797 m. John Sims 1771–1804
      2. 2. Mary Smith 1733–1817
      3. 3. David Smith 1735–1788
      4. 4. Virginia (Elizabeth) Smith 1736–1820
  2. 2. John Raglan 1657–1750
  3. 3. Stephen Ragland 1689–1747
  4. 4. John Ragland 1690–1751

Evan Ragland's Timeline

3 Records

1656
31 Mar 1656
Birth of Evan Ragland in Saint Decumans Parish, Somerset, England
Saint Decumans Parish, Somerset, England
1684
1684-1786
Age 28
Evan Ragland resided here
None
1717
30 May 1717
Age 61
Death of Evan Ragland in St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 31 Mar 1656
    Event Place: Saint Decumans Parish, Somerset, England
    Record Source:
    [1] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 289.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: EQW.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1684-1786
    Record Source: New Kent County, Virginia St. Peter's Parish Vestry Book and Register

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 May 1717
    Event Place: St Peters, New Kent, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Christ Church Parish, Virginia Records, 1653-1812

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