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Peter Ragsdale 1740 – 1799 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1740

Birth Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 16 Sep 1799

Death Location: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States

Father: Benjamin Ragsdale

Mother: Martha Jones

Spouse(s): Sarah Charlton

Children(s): Ridgeway Ragsdale, Frances Ragsdale, Richard Ragsdale, Larkin Ragsdale, Charlton Ragsdale, Carter Ragsdale, Edmond Ragsdale, Francis Ragsdale, Elizabeth Ragsdale, Elijah Ragsdale, Hezekiah Ragsdale, Sarah Ragsdale

Peter Ragsdale was born in 1740 in Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States, the child of Benjamin Richard Ragsdale and Martha Mary Jones. In 1782, Peter Ragsdale resided in 09 00, Mecklenburg County, VA. Peter Ragsdale married Sarah Charlton, and had children including Ridgeway Ragsdale, Frances 'Fannie' Ragsdale, Richard Ragsdale, Larkin Ragsdale, Charlton Boyd Ragsdale, Carter Ragsdale, Edmond Ragsdale, Francis Asberry "Berry" Ragsdale, Elizabeth Ragsdale, Elijah Ragsdale, Hezekiah Ragsdale, Sarah "Sallie" Ragsdale. Peter Ragsdale passed away in 1799 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • Peter Ragsdale was born in 1740 in Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States, the child of Benjamin Richard Ragsdale and Martha Mary Jones.
  • In 1782, Peter Ragsdale resided in 09 00, Mecklenburg County, VA.
  • Peter Ragsdale married Sarah Charlton, and had children including Ridgeway Ragsdale, Frances 'Fannie' Ragsdale, Richard Ragsdale, Larkin Ragsdale, Charlton Boyd Ragsdale, Carter Ragsdale, Edmond Ragsdale, Francis Asberry "Berry" Ragsdale, Elizabeth Ragsdale, Elijah Ragsdale, Hezekiah Ragsdale, Sarah "Sallie" Ragsdale.
  • Peter Ragsdale passed away in 1799 in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Ragsdale
1697 – 1772
Birth Location: Henrico County Virginia, USA
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Martha Jones
1707 – 1772
Birth Location: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Sarah Charlton
1737 – 1830
Birth Location: Lunnenburg, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Children(s)

Ridgeway Ragsdale
1755 –
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
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Frances Ragsdale
1762 – 1837
Birth Location: Lunnenburg, Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
FR
Richard Ragsdale
1765 – 1847
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
RR
Larkin Ragsdale
1765 – 1850
Birth Location: Lunenburg, Lunenburg, Virginia, United States
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Charlton Ragsdale
1769 –
Birth Location: –
CR
Carter Ragsdale
1770 –
Birth Location: Virginia, United States
CR
Edmond Ragsdale
1774 – 1856
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia
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Francis Ragsdale
1774 – 1843
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
FR
Elizabeth Ragsdale
1774 – 1854
Birth Location: Mecklenburg County, Virginia, United States of America
ER
Elijah Ragsdale
1778 – 1858
Birth Location: Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
ER
Hezekiah Ragsdale
1779 – 1854
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
HR
Sarah Ragsdale
1785 – 1870
Birth Location: North Carolina, United States
SR

Peter Ragsdale's Ancestors

Self
Peter Ragsdale
1740 – 1799
Birth Place: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Parents
Benjamin Richard Ragsdale
1697 – 1772
Henrico County Virginia, USA
Martha (Mary) Jones
1707 – 1772
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Godfrey Ragsdale
1643 – 1703
Jamestown, Henrico, VA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Peter Ragsdale's Descendants

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Peter Ragsdale (1740 – 16 Sep 1799) m. Sarah Charlton (1737 – 5 Feb 1830)
  1. 1. Ridgeway Ragsdale (1755 – )
  2. 2. Frances ('Fannie') Ragsdale (1762 – Apr 1837)
  3. 3. Richard Ragsdale (1765 – 23 Dec 1847) m. Rebecca Pollard (1768 – 1805)
    1. 1. Frances Ragsdale (1786 – 1856)
    2. 2. Sally Ragsdale (1787 – )
    3. 3. Joseph Ragsdale (1788 – 5 July 1842)
    4. 4. William Ragsdale (1790 – 1824)
    5. 5. Drury Ragsdale (1796 – 1825)
    6. 6. Nancy Ragsdale (1800 – )
    7. 7. Sarah Ragsdale (1802 – )
  4. 4. Larkin Ragsdale (1765 – 1850)
  5. 5. Charlton (Boyd) Ragsdale (1769 – )
  6. 6. Carter Ragsdale (1770 – )
  7. 7. Edmond Ragsdale (1774 – 29 Feb 1856)
  8. 8. Francis (Asberry "Berry") Ragsdale (1774 – Jan 1843) m. Priscilla Chandler (11 Aug 1780 – 1850)
    1. 1. Daniel (F) Ragsdale (11 April 1811 – 10 June 1887)
    2. 2. Daughter Ragsdale (1813 – )
    3. 3. Mary (Ann) Ragsdale (24 September 1814 – 4 February 1853)
    4. 4. Hester (Ann) Ragsdale (1816 – 1897)
    5. 5. Fannie Ragsdale (1816 – 1897)
    6. 6. Elizabeth RAGSDALE (1817 – 1850)
    7. 7. Matilda RAGSDALE (1818 – 1850)
    8. 8. Emily Ragsdale (1823 – 1857)
    9. 9. Francis (Asbury) Ragsdale (1824 – 1868)
    10. 10. John (Frank) Ragsdale (28 Nov 1824 – 10 Sep 1876)
  9. 9. Elizabeth Ragsdale (15 July 1774 – 10 August 1854) m. Abner (Mason) Camp (12 July 1775 – 17 September 1853)
    1. 1. Edmond Camp (1800 – )
    2. 2. Arthur (Tarpley) Camp (15 August 1800 – 5 November 1868)
    3. 3. Russell Camp (1805 – 1841) m. Martha ("Patsy") Shepard (19 Sep 1814 – 25 Jun 1876)
      1. 1. Satira ("Stiry") Camp (28 Oct 1833 – 6 Apr 1911)
      2. 2. Susan (Elizabeth) Camp (2 Jan 1837 – 27 Mar 1913) m. George (Andrew Jackson) Adams (1836 – October 1911)
        1. 1. Missouri Adams (25 December 1855 – 8 May 1861)
        2. 2. Arthur (Stephen) Adams (18 August 1858 – 18 March 1930) m. Elizabeth Adams (Abt 1856 – )
        3. 3. Teletha (E) Flanigan (9 April 1859 – 25 July 1938)
        4. 4. William (Osmus Elijah) Adams (27 April 1861 – 23 November 1935)
        5. 5. Georgia (Forest) Tanner (4 September 1862 – 6 July 1931)
        6. 6. Sion (Labascus) Adams (10 February 1866 – 9 July 1931)
        7. 7. Anna Adams (30 September 1867 – 28 December 1937)
      3. 3. Mary (Ann) Camp (20 Jul 1838 – 25 Sep 1901)
      4. 4. Martha (C R) Camp (8 Jan 1842 – 13 Oct 1918)
    4. 4. Satira Treadwell (10 January 1805 – 20 March 1892)
    5. 5. Hiram Camp (1809 – )
    6. 6. Mary Camp (1814 – )
    7. 7. Martha Allen (27 June 1814 – 19 March 1906)
  10. 10. 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)
        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)
        4. 4. Ulysses (Eugene) Ragsdale (8 Oct 1898 – 1 Jan 1956) m. Irma (Eugena) Lamar (28 December 1903 – 6 Jun 1996)
        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)
        7. 7. John (Sylvester) Ragsdale (2 Feb 1877 – 22 Sep 1940) m. Roxie (Mae) Seal (5 Dec 1883 – 7 Jun 1971)
        8. 8. William (Elijah) Ragsdale (Sep 1880 – 8 Aug 1946) m. Leona (Armenta) Hair (19 Mar 1879 – 21 Apr 1961)
      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)
  11. 11. Hezekiah Ragsdale (08 Jul 1779 – 1854)
  12. 12. Sarah ("Sallie") Ragsdale (1785 – 25 Nov 1870)

Peter Ragsdale's Timeline

6 Records

1736
1736
Birth of Peter Ragsdale in Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
1740
1740
Birth of Peter Ragsdale in Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
1782
1782
Age 42
Peter Ragsdale resided here in 09 00, Mecklenburg County, VA
09 00, Mecklenburg County, VA
1790
1790
Age 50
Peter Ragsdale resided here in Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1799
16 Sep 1799
Age 59
Death of Peter Ragsdale in Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
1800
1800
Age 60
Peter Ragsdale resided here in Pendleton District, South Carolina
Pendleton District, South Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1736
    Event Place: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 2749.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: SDW
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1740
    Event Place: Prince George, Prince George, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1782
    Event Place: 09 00, Mecklenburg County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Compiled Census and Census Substitutes Index, 1607-1890

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1790
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1790 United States Federal Census, Year: 1790; Census Place: Greenville, South Carolina; Series: M637; Roll: 11; Page: 113; Image: 83; Family History Library Film: 0568151

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina
    Record Source:
    [1] 1800 United States Federal Census, Year: 1800; Census Place: Pendleton District, South Carolina; Series: M32; Roll: 50; Page: 130; Image: 258; Family History Library Film: 181425
    [2] Coweta County chronicles for one hundred years

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 16 Sep 1799
    Event Place: Greenville, Greenville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970
    [2] South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Greenville County); Probate Place: Greenville, South Carolina
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Berea Heights, Greenville County, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave™ Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: South Carolina, Find A Grave Index, 1729-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Place: Greenville, South Carolina, USA
    Record Source: South Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, 1670-1980, Author: South Carolina. Probate Court (Greenville County); Probate Place: Greenville, South Carolina
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