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Godfrey Ragsdale 1643–1703 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 JAN 1643

Birth Location: Jamestown, Henrico, VA

Death Date: 5 MAY 1703

Death Location: Bristol, Henrico, Virginia, United States

Father: Godfrey Ragsdale

Mother: Mary Cookney

Spouse(s): Rachel Rowlett, Elizabeth Baxter

Children(s): Benjamin Ragsdale, John Ragsdale

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

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Biography

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

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, Henrico, Virginia, United States
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Elizabeth Baxter
1685–1750
Birth Location: Bristol, Henrico, Virginia, United States
EB

Children(s)

Benjamin Ragsdale
1699–1772
Birth Location: Dale Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
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John Ragsdale
1787–
Birth Location: Amelia, Virginia
JR

Godfrey Ragsdale's Ancestors

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Godfrey Ragsdale
1643–1703
Birth Place: Jamestown, Henrico, VA
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
Notinghamshire, England
Great-Grandparents
William Ragsdale
1540–1615
Elizabeth Oglethorpe
1500–1550
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry Ragsdale
1510–1559

Godfrey Ragsdale's Descendants

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Godfrey Ragsdale (13 JAN 1643–5 MAY 1703) m. Rachel Rowlett (1644–1 APR 1703) m. Elizabeth Baxter (1685–1750)
  1. 1. Benjamin Ragsdale 1699–1772 m. Martha (Mary) Jones 1687–1772
    1. 1. Daniel Ragsdale 1724–1793 m. Phoebe Wilson 1729–1802
      1. 1. Obediah Ragsdale 1768–1820 m. Elizabeth Anderson 1775–1845
        1. 1. Gabriel Ragsdale 1799–1824
        2. 2. Rebecca (M) Ragsdale 1808–1862
        3. 3. Berryman Ragsdale 1795–1842
        4. 4. Susan Ragsdale 1807–1830
        5. 5. Charles (Anderson) Ragsdale 1806–1892 m. Cassandra ((Cassie)) Crisler 1810–1905
      2. 2. Gabriel Ragsdale 1759–1797
  2. 2. John Ragsdale 1787–

Godfrey Ragsdale's Timeline

4 Records

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

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1673
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] U.S. and Canada, Passenger and Immigration Lists Index, 1500s-1900s, Source Citation: Place: Virginia; Year: 1673; Page Number: 136
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [6] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [3] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [4] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [5] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 JAN 1643
    Event Place: Jamestown, Henrico, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Source Citation: Volume: 353; SAR Membership Number: 70431
    [3] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Source Citation: SAR Membership Number: 87696
    [4] Millennium File
    [5] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1644; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1643; Birth city: Jamestown; Birth state: VA
    [7] Family Data Collection - Births
    [8] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source Citation: Source number: 1386.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: BLM
    [9] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source Citation: Source number: 728.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: CMC
    [10] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [11] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [12] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [13] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [14] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [15] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [16] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [17] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 MAY 1703
    Event Place: Bristol Parish, Henrico, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [2] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Source Citation: Volume: 353; SAR Membership Number: 70431
    [3] Millennium File
    [4] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1644; Birth city: Henrico Co; Birth state: VA
    [5] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [6] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Source Citation: Birth year: 1643; Birth city: Jamestown; Birth state: VA
    [7] Family Data Collection - Deaths
    [8] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [9] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [10] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
    [11] Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 MAY 1703
    Event Place: Bristol Parish, Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 MAY 1703
    Event Place: Bristol, Henrico, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Database online.
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