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Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff 1804–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 30 Jul 1804

Birth Location: Montgomery / Floyd Cty, Kentucky

Death Date: 24 Aug 1871

Death Location: Pike County, Kentucky, USA

Father: William Ratliff

Mother: Martha Thornbury

Spouse(s): John I

Children(s): William Sword, Eliza Sword, Frances Sword, James Sword, Malinda Sword, Martha Sword, Mary Sword, Rebecca Sword, Richard Sword, Virginia Sword

In 1804, Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff entered the world in Montgomery Floyd Cty, Kentucky, born to William Bigger Ratliff And Martha Patsy Thornbury. In 1850, Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff married Henry Boling, John Mims Sword I, and had children including Eliza Sword, Frances Magnell Sword, James W Sword, Malinda Sword, Martha Sword, Mary Polly Sword, Rebecca Sword, Richard Percy Sword, Virginia Sword, William Henry Sword. Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff/ passed away in 1871 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1804, Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff entered the world in Montgomery / Floyd Cty, Kentucky, born to William Bigger Ratliff And Martha Patsy Thornbury.
  • In 1850, Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff married Henry Boling, John Mims Sword I, and had children including Eliza Sword, Frances Magnell Sword, James W Sword, Malinda Sword, Martha Sword, Mary Polly Sword, Rebecca Sword, Richard Percy Sword, Virginia Sword, William Henry Sword.
  • Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff passed away in 1871 in Pike County, Kentucky, USA.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rebecca Ratliff's Ancestors

Self
Rebecca Ratliff
1804–1871
Birth Place: Montgomery / Floyd Cty, Kentucky
Parents
William Bigger Ratliff
1780–1857
Montgomery, Virginia
Martha (Patsy) Thornbury
1790–1857
Botetourt, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Martha (Polly) Farmer
1764–1835
Montgomery, Virginia, United States
Nathaniel (Reuben) Ratliff
1762–1835
Botetourt, Virginia, British Crown Colony
Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Farmer
1740–1792
Susannah Curtis
1731–1810
William Ratliff
1731–1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Rebecca Ratliff's Descendants

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Rebecca ('Becky') Ratliff (30 Jul 1804–24 Aug 1871) m. John (Mims Sword) I (24 May 1797–21 September 1876)
  1. 1. William (Henry) Sword 1819–1901
    1. 1. Francis (Marion) Sword 1856–1953 m. Nancy Hamilton 1855–1919
      1. 1. Willie Sword 1881–1959 m. Louise Atkins 1859–1942 m. Celia (A) Hope 1868–
        1. 1. Ivelee (R) Sword 1892–1994 m. Lawrence Hamilton 1886–1971
        2. 2. Jerry Sword 1885–
        3. 3. Kate Sword 1887–
        4. 4. Sam Sword 1895–
        5. 5. Gracie Sword 1898–
        6. 6. Bertha Sword 1898–1967 m. Turner (H) Adkins 1885–1959
        7. 7. Thurman (L) Day 1891–1951 m. Lucille Day 1898–
        8. 8. Ina (M) Day 1894–
        9. 9. Octo (Q) Day 1896–
        10. 10. Loney Day 1877–
        11. 11. Laura Day 1879–
        12. 12. William Day 1882–
      2. 2. Russell Sword 1879–1971 m. Mary Snord 1885–
        1. 1. Marion (F) Sword 1914–
        2. 2. Johny Sword 1916–
        3. 3. Evert Sword 1918–
        4. 4. Veda Sword 1922–
        5. 5. Vada Sword 1924–
        6. 6. Maley Snord 1902–
        7. 7. Minnie Snord 1904–
        8. 8. Levi Snord 1907–
        9. 9. Peggy Snord 1909–
        10. 10. Nola Sword 1903–
        11. 11. Nancy (A) Sword 1911–
      3. 3. Christena Sword 1877–1895
      4. 4. Mary (Frances) Branham 1894–1965
      5. 5. Angie Sword 1884–
      6. 6. Jermiah Sword 1889–
  2. 2. Eliza Sword 1848–1918
  3. 3. Frances (Magnell) Sword 1832–1932
  4. 4. James (W) Sword 1831–1866
  5. 5. Malinda Sword 1841–1914
  6. 6. Martha Sword 1828–
  7. 7. Mary (Polly) Sword 1834–1908
  8. 8. Rebecca Sword 1837–1917
  9. 9. Richard (Percy) Sword 1823–1866
  10. 10. Virginia Sword 1843–1933

Rebecca Ratliff's Timeline

5 Records

1804
30 Jul 1804
Birth of Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff in Montgomery / Floyd Cty, Kentucky
Montgomery / Floyd Cty, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 46
Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 56
Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 66
Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1871
24 Aug 1871
Age 67
Death of Rebecca 'Becky' Ratliff in Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 30 Jul 1804
    Event Place: Montgomery / Floyd Cty, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1871
    Event Place: Island Creek, Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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