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Rachel Ratliff 1846–1933 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Mar 1846

Birth Location: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 24 Oct 1933

Death Location: Buchanan, Virginia, United States

Father: Abednego Ratliff

Mother: *Mary Childress

Spouse(s): Elijah Vance

Children(s): Miles Vance, Louisa Vance, Dora Hess, Jane Vance, Mollie Vance, Nancy Vance

The story of Rachel Ratliff began in 1846 in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States. In 1850, Rachel Ratliff resided in District 60, Smyth, Virginia, USA. In 1860, Rachel Ratliff resided in Buchanan, Virginia, USA. Rachel Ratliff married Elijah Vance, and had children including Dora B Hess, Jane Vance, Louisa Vance, Miles Vance, Mollie Vance, Nancy R Vance. Rachel Ratliff passed away in 1933 in Buchanan, Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Rachel Ratliff began in 1846 in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1850, Rachel Ratliff resided in District 60, Smyth, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1860, Rachel Ratliff resided in Buchanan, Virginia, USA.
  • Rachel Ratliff married Elijah Vance, and had children including Dora B Hess, Jane Vance, Louisa Vance, Miles Vance, Mollie Vance, Nancy R Vance.
  • Rachel Ratliff passed away in 1933 in Buchanan, Virginia, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Abednego Ratliff
1828–1911
Birth Location: Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
AR
*Mary Childress
1827–1911
Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
*C

Spouses(s)

Elijah Vance
1850–1933
Birth Location: Tazewell, Virginia, United States
EV

Children(s)

Miles Vance
1872–1966
Birth Location: Virginia
MV
Louisa Vance
1887–
Birth Location: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
LV
Dora Hess
1877–
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
DH
Jane Vance
1872–
Birth Location: Virginia
JV
Mollie Vance
1874–
Birth Location: Virginia
MV
Nancy Vance
1876–
Birth Location: Virginia
NV

Rachel Ratliff's Ancestors

Self
Rachel Ratliff
1846–1933
Birth Place: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Parents
Abednego Benjamin Ratliff
1828–1911
Tazewell County, Virginia, USA
*Mary (Ann"Polly") Childress
1827–1911
Pike County, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
Richard Ratcliff
1799–1838
Montgomery County, VA
Sally (Sarah) Childress
1804–1870
Virgina, USA
Sallie Belcher
1805–1894
, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Fanny Ratliff
1755–1810
George Belcher
1762–1809
Mary Fugate
1770–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Josias Fugate
1722–1823
Elizabeth Fugate
1740–1824

Rachel Ratliff's Descendants

1.
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Rachel Ratliff (02 Mar 1846–24 Oct 1933) m. Elijah Vance (21 Mar 1850–18 Dec 1933)
  1. 1. Miles Vance 1872–1966 m. Elizabeth Ratcliff 1879–1914 m. Victoria Cook 1884–1928
    1. 1. John (Elijah) Vance 1901–1973 m. Rachel (E) Childress 1907–1953
      1. 1. M (L) Vance 1934–1997
      2. 2. Guthre Vance 1937–2000
      3. 3. Marie Vance 1932–1992 m. Herbert Mullins 1929–1999
      4. 4. Troy Vance 1941–2014
        1. 1. Arlene (E) Vance 1942–2014
    2. 2. Bascomb Vance 1910–
    3. 3. Dexter (Leo) Vance 1918–2002 m. Gertrude Vance 1918–2000
    4. 4. Harvey (E) Vance 1907–
    5. 5. Stuart Vance 1909–
    6. 6. Laura (B) Vance 1920–2008 m. Henry (T) Horn 1902–
    7. 7. Melvin Vance 1921–
    8. 8. Lydia (M) Vance 1924–
    9. 9. Phillip Vance 1924–1978 m. Mary Boyd 1927–1999
      1. 1. Carmel Vance 1951–1971
    10. 10. Cloud Vance 1915–1918
  2. 2. Louisa Vance 1887–
  3. 3. Dora (B) Hess 1877–
  4. 4. Jane Vance 1872–
  5. 5. Mollie Vance 1874–
  6. 6. Nancy (R.) Vance 1876–

Rachel Ratliff's Timeline

10 Records

1846
02 Mar 1846
Birth of Rachel Ratliff in Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 4
Rachel Ratliff resided here in District 60, Smyth, Virginia, USA
District 60, Smyth, Virginia, USA
1860
1860
Age 14
Rachel Ratliff resided here in Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1870
1870
Age 24
Rachel Ratliff resided here in Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 34
Rachel Ratliff resided here in Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 54
Rachel Ratliff resided here in Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 64
Rachel Ratliff resided here in Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 74
Rachel Ratliff resided here in Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 84
Rachel Ratliff resided here in Hurricane, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Hurricane, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1933
24 Oct 1933
Age 87
Death of Rachel Ratliff in Buchanan, Virginia, United States
Buchanan, Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Mar 1846
    Event Place: Tazewell, Tazewell, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T625_1882; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 14
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hurricane, Buchanan, Virginia; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342172
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M593_1637; Page: 176B
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: 1702; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1241702
    [6] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M653_1337; Page: 804; Family History Library Film: 8053
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375636
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 976; Page: 204b
    [9] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [10] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 60, Smyth, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 60, Smyth, Virginia; Roll: 976; Page: 204b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M653_1337; Page: 804; Family History Library Film: 8053

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: M593_1637; Page: 176B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: 1702; Page: 3; Enumeration District: 0005; FHL microfilm: 1241702

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0008; FHL microfilm: 1375636

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Garden, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T625_1882; Page: 31B; Enumeration District: 14

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hurricane, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hurricane, Buchanan, Virginia; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2342172

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Oct 1933
    Event Place: Buchanan, Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, U.S., Death Records, Virginia Department of Health; Richmond, Virginia; Virginia Deaths, 1912-2014
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index
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