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Godfrey Ragsdale 1643–1703 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Jan 1643

Birth Location: Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 5 May 1703

Death Location: Bristol Parish, Henrico Co, VA

Father: Godfrey Ragsdale

Mother: Mary Cookney

Spouse(s): Rachel Rowlett

Children(s): Benjamin Ragsdale, Martha Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Daniel Ragsdale, Peter Ragsdale, Godfrey Ragsdale, Rachall Ragsdale

In 1643, Godfrey Ragsdale entered the world in Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to Godfrey Ragsdale And Mary Cookney. Godfrey Ragsdale married Rachel Rowlett, and had children including Benjamin Ragsdale, Daniel Ragsdale, Godfrey Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Martha Ragsdale, Peter Ragsdale, Rachall Ragsdale. Godfrey Ragsdale passed away in 1703 in Bristol Parish, Henrico Co, VA.

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Biography

  • In 1643, Godfrey Ragsdale entered the world in Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States, born to Godfrey Ragsdale And Mary Cookney.
  • Godfrey Ragsdale married Rachel Rowlett, and had children including Benjamin Ragsdale, Daniel Ragsdale, Godfrey Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, Martha Ragsdale, Peter Ragsdale, Rachall Ragsdale.
  • Godfrey Ragsdale passed away in 1703 in Bristol Parish, Henrico Co, VA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Godfrey Ragsdale
1615–1644
Birth Location: East Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire, England
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Mary Cookney
1615–1644
Birth Location: Nottinghamshire, England
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Spouses(s)

Rachel Rowlett
1644–1703
Birth Location: Appomattox River, Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Benjamin Ragsdale
1698–1772
Birth Location: Henrico, Virginia, USA
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Martha Ragsdale
1700–1773
Birth Location: –
MR
John Ragsdale
1699–1773
Birth Location: –
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Daniel Ragsdale
1688–1725
Birth Location: –
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Peter Ragsdale
1684–1747
Birth Location: –
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Godfrey Ragsdale
1676–1731
Birth Location: –
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Rachall Ragsdale
1674–1758
Birth Location: –
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Godfrey Ragsdale's Ancestors

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Godfrey Ragsdale
1643–1703
Birth Place: Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Parents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1615–1644
East Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire, England
Mary Cookney
1615–1644
Nottinghamshire, England
Grandparents
John Ragsdale
1575–1615
East Bridgeford, Nottinghamshire, England
Mary Heathcote
1575–1615
Nottinghamshire, England
John Cookney
1594–1644
England
Great-Grandparents
William Ragsdale
1540–1615
Elizabeth Oglethorpe
1500–1550
Francis Heathcote
1557–1619
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Ragsdale
1510–1559
Elizabeth Oglethorpe
1515–1560
Owen Heathcote
1536–

Godfrey Ragsdale's Descendants

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Godfrey Ragsdale (13 Jan 1643–5 May 1703) m. Rachel Rowlett (1644–1703)
  1. 1. Benjamin Ragsdale 1698–1772 m. Martha Jones 1701–1772
    1. 1. Benjamin Ragsdale 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–
    2. 2. Daniel Ragsdale 1730–
    3. 3. Jesse Ragsdale 1742–1827
    4. 4. Godfrey Ragsdale 1740–1791
      1. 1. Michael Ragsdale 1782–1859
        1. 1. Sarah Ragsdale 1815–1891
    5. 5. Thomas Ragsdale 1738–1790
    6. 6. William Ragsdale 1736–
      1. 1. Rebecca Ragsdale 1758–1844
        1. 1. Ellender (Eleanor Nellie) Yates 1778–1830
    7. 7. Peter Ragsdale 1736–1799 m. Sarah Charlton 1737–1858
      1. 1. Francis (Asberry) Ragsdale 1780–
      2. 2. Elija Ragsdale 1778–
      3. 3. Elizabeth Ragsdale 1776–
      4. 4. Edmund Ragsdale 1774–1856
        1. 1. Miranda Ragsdale 1817–
      5. 5. Fanny Ragsdale 1767–
      6. 6. Richard (Peter) Ragsdale 1765–
      7. 7. Larkin Ragsdale 1763–
    8. 8. Richard Ragsdale 1732–1814
    9. 9. Winnifred Ragsdale 1731–1732
    10. 10. Mary Ragsdale 1729–1772
      1. 1. Benjamin Camp 1757–1832
    11. 11. John (S) Ragsdale 1726–1794
    12. 12. Racheal Ragsdale 1726–1790
  2. 2. Martha Ragsdale 1700–1773
    1. 1. Seth Pettypool 1730–1789
      1. 1. William (Petty) Pool 1755–1849 m. Anna Street –1842
    2. 2. Sarah Pettypool 1723–1817
      1. 1. James Wilkerson 1772–1819
        1. 1. John Wilkerson 1805–1850
  3. 3. John Ragsdale 1699–1773
  4. 4. Daniel Ragsdale 1688–1725
  5. 5. Peter Ragsdale 1684–1747
  6. 6. Godfrey Ragsdale 1676–1731
    1. 1. John ("Gent") Ragsdale 1720–1787
      1. 1. Frances Ragsdale 1758–1807
        1. 1. John (Ragsdale) Buford 1779–1839
  7. 7. Rachall Ragsdale 1674–1758 m. Richard Jones 1692–1759
    1. 1. Daniel Jones 1723–1772
      1. 1. Sarah Jones 1749–1836
    2. 2. Thomas (Jones) Sr. 1693–1748
      1. 1. Thomas (Jones) Jr. 1740–1821
        1. 1. Dorothy Jones 1760–1825

Godfrey Ragsdale's Timeline

2 Records

1643
13 Jan 1643
Birth of Godfrey Ragsdale in Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States
Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States
1703
5 May 1703
Age 60
Death of Godfrey Ragsdale in Bristol Parish, Henrico Co, VA
Bristol Parish, Henrico Co, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Jan 1643
    Event Place: Jamestown, Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1643; Birth city: Jamestown; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA.
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1386.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BLM.
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 24061.001; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 2; Submitter Code: .
    [5] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 727.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CMC.
    [6] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 1139.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: ARC.
    [7] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 123.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LWP.
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 607.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: JSY.
    [9] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1644; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA.
    [10] Millennium File
    [11] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1645; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 May 1703
    Event Place: Bristol Parish, Henrico Co, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1643; Birth city: Jamestown; Birth state: VA.
    [2] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1699; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA.
    [3] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1644; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA.
    [5] Millennium File
    [6] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [7] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1645; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1673
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source: U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Place: Virginia; Year: 1673; Page Number: 136.
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