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John Ratcliffe 1822–1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1822

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 15 Jul 1862

Death Location: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA

Father: Jesse Ratliff

Mother: Matilda None

Spouse(s): Minerva Ratliff

Children(s): Matilda Ratliff, John Ratcliff, William Ratliff, Sarah Ratcliff, Rachel Ratcliff, Johanna Ratliff

John Ratcliffe was born in 1822 in Tennessee, the child of Jesse Ratliff And Matilda. In 1850, John Ratcliffe resided in Hickman, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, John Ratcliffe resided in District 1, Hickman, Tennessee, USA. John Ratcliffe married Minerva Ratliff, and had children including Johanna Ratliff, John M Ratcliff, Matilda Elizabeth Ratliff, Rachel B Ratcliff, Sarah Louisa Ratcliff, William N Ratliff. John Ratcliffe passed away in 1862 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA.

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Biography

  • John Ratcliffe was born in 1822 in Tennessee, the child of Jesse Ratliff And Matilda.
  • In 1850, John Ratcliffe resided in Hickman, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, John Ratcliffe resided in District 1, Hickman, Tennessee, USA.
  • John Ratcliffe married Minerva Ratliff, and had children including Johanna Ratliff, John M Ratcliff, Matilda Elizabeth Ratliff, Rachel B Ratcliff, Sarah Louisa Ratcliff, William N Ratliff.
  • John Ratcliffe passed away in 1862 in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

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John Ratcliffe's Ancestors

Self
John Ratcliffe
1822–1862
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Jesse Ratliff
1785–1850
Matilda
1776–
Virginia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Ratcliffe's Descendants

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John Ratcliffe (abt 1822–15 Jul 1862) m. Minerva Ratliff (abt 1824–21 October 1905)
  1. 1. Matilda (Elizabeth) Ratliff 1845–1905 m. Patrick (R) Jones 1849–1900
    1. 1. Ewell (J) Gowers 1875–1910 m. Sallie Taylor 1881–1969
      1. 1. James (Reed) Jones 1906–1984 m. Sybil (Janie) Austin 1908–2002
        1. 1. Austin (Harrell) Jones 1932–2018 m. Judy (M) Schwartz 1933–2013
      2. 2. Jennings (E.) Jones 1902–1960 m. Agnes Outlaw 1902–1973
        1. 1. Howard (Thomas) Jones 1923–
        2. 2. Robert (Edgar "Bobby") Jones 1932–2016
      3. 3. Ewell (Jones) Welker 1911–1984 m. William (I) Welker 1913–1990
    2. 2. Reece Jones 1890–1933 m. Grace Jones 1900–
      1. 1. Bertha Jones 1915–
      2. 2. Margaret Jones 1923–
      3. 3. Matilda Jones 1925–
    3. 3. William (Oliver "Obb") Jones 1870–
    4. 4. John (Barnett) Jones 1872–1952 m. Fannie (M) Jones 1874–
      1. 1. Agnes (Muriel) Jones 1912–2009 m. Fredrick (S) Plough 1911–1947
    5. 5. Jesse Jones 1879– m. Nannie 1880–
  2. 2. John (M) Ratcliff 1852–
  3. 3. William (N) Ratliff 1847– m. Mary (Elizabeth) Garner 1859–1911
  4. 4. Sarah (Louisa) Ratcliff 1854–1919 m. Thomas (Clayborne) Bates 1854–1938
    1. 1. Elton (Harvil) Bates 1881–1956
    2. 2. Dalton (O.) Bates 1877–1910
  5. 5. Rachel (B) Ratcliff 1857–1946 m. Thomas (H) Williams 1859–1932
  6. 6. Johanna Ratliff 1862–1947

John Ratcliffe's Timeline

4 Records

1822
abt 1822
Birth of John Ratcliffe in Tennessee
Tennessee
1850
1850
Age 28
John Ratcliffe resided here in Hickman, Tennessee, USA
Hickman, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 38
John Ratcliffe resided here in District 1, Hickman, Tennessee, USA
District 1, Hickman, Tennessee, USA
1862
15 Jul 1862
Age 40
Death of John Ratcliffe in Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA
Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1822
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Hickman, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1257; Page: 8; Family History Library Film: 805257
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hickman, Tennessee; Roll: M432_884; Page: 31A; Image: 400

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Hickman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Hickman, Tennessee; Roll: M432_884; Page: 31A; Image: 400

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Hickman, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: District 1, Hickman, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1257; Page: 8; Family History Library Film: 805257

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 2 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1861

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 4 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1861

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Date: 1862
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee, Page 3 - Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Tennessee 1862

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 15 Jul 1862
    Event Place: Columbus, Lowndes, Mississippi, USA

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