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Richard J Ratliff 1847–1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Apr 1847

Birth Location: Pike, Kentucky, United States

Death Date: 3 Dec 1930

Death Location: Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Richard Ratliff

Mother: Sally Childress

Spouse(s): Polly Ratliff

Children(s):

In 1847, Richard J Ratliff entered the world in Pike, Kentucky, United States, born to Richard Ratliff And Sally Sarah Childress. In 1850, Richard J Ratliff resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1860, Richard J Ratliff resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Richard J Ratliff married Polly Ratliff. Richard J Ratliff passed away in 1930 in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1847, Richard J Ratliff entered the world in Pike, Kentucky, United States, born to Richard Ratliff And Sally Sarah Childress.
  • In 1850, Richard J Ratliff resided in Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1860, Richard J Ratliff resided in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Richard J Ratliff married Polly Ratliff.
  • Richard J Ratliff passed away in 1930 in Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Richard Ratliff's Ancestors

Self
Richard Ratliff
1847–1930
Birth Place: Pike, Kentucky, United States
Parents
Richard Ratliff
1799–1850
Sally (Sarah) Childress
1804–1850
Grandparents
John Ratliff
1780–1880
Charlotte White
1784–1878
Pleasant (Childers) Sr
1761–1839
Buckingham, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Sarah Jeffries
1765–1843
Powell Valley, Bedford, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Nathan Ratliff
1762–1835
Polly Farmer
–1835
Abraham Childers\Childress
1738–1813
Susanah Goolsby
1723–1810
Moses (Jeffres)
1742–1824
Sarah Austin
1740–1812
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Sr
1731–1825
Frances Shepherd
1734–1800
Jeremiah Farmer
1735–1792
William Jr
1705–1761
Sarah Farmer
1705–1803
Alexander Jeffries
1715–1806
Lettice Burton
1726–1791
Benjamin Austin
1722–
Sarah Pinkham
1709–1783

Richard Ratliff's Timeline

11 Records

1847
Apr 1847
Birth of Richard J Ratliff in Pike, Kentucky, United States
Pike, Kentucky, United States
1850
1850
Age 3
Richard J Ratliff resided here in Pike, Kentucky, USA
Pike, Kentucky, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Richard J Ratliff resided here in District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 1, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Richard J Ratliff resided here in District 3, Ashcamp, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 3, Ashcamp, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1877
6 Nov 1877
Age 30
Richard J Ratliff resided here in Staunton, Virginia, USA
Staunton, Virginia, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Richard J Ratliff resided here in Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Richard J Ratliff resided here in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Richard J Ratliff resided here in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1920
1920
Age 73
Richard J Ratliff resided here in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 83
Richard J Ratliff resided here in Grundy, Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Grundy, Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1930
3 Dec 1930
Age 83
Death of Richard J Ratliff in Buchanon, Virginia, USA
Buchanon, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Apr 1847
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T625_1882; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 15
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342172
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 705d; Enumeration District: 104
    [4] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 45A
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: 1702; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0008
    [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: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M653_392; Page: 831; Family History Library Fil
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1375636
    [8] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 451a
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [10] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Roanoke Times; Publication Date: 9 Dec 1930; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA; ,0.7816353,0.8473266,0.8756701&xid=3355
    [11] Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, Library of Virginia; Richmond, VA; Virginia Marriages, 1853-1935

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 217; Page: 451a

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: District 1, Pike, Kentucky, 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: District 1, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M653_392; Page: 831; Family History Library Fil

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 3, Ashcamp, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Selected Federal Census Non-Population Schedules, 1850-1880, National Archives at Washington, DC; Washington, DC; U.S. Federal Census Non-population Schedules, Virginia, 1850-1880; NAID: 2791276; Record Group Number: 29; Record Group Title: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 3, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M593_495; Page: 45A

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 6 Nov 1877
    Event Place: Staunton, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Virginia, U.S., Newspapers.com Stories and Events Index, Staunton Spectator; Publication Date: 6 Nov 1877; Publication Place: Staunton, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Lower Elkhorn, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: 439; Page: 705d; Enumeration District: 104

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: 1702; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 0008

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T624_1623; Page: 13a; Enumeration District: 0010; FHL microfilm: 1375636

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: T625_1882; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 15

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Grundy, Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0003; FHL microfilm: 2342172

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Elkhorn City, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Grundy
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Roanoke Times; Publication Date: 9 Dec 1930; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA; ,0.7816353,0.8473266,0.8756701&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lawrence, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Birth Records, 1847-1911, Kentucky Department of Libraries and Archives; Frankfort, Kentucky; Kentucky Birth, Marriage and Death Records - Microfilm (1852-1910)

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Dec 1930
    Event Place: Buchanon, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, The Roanoke Times; Publication Date: 9 Dec 1930; Publication Place: Roanoke, Virginia, USA; ,0.7816353,0.8473266,0.8756701&xid=3355

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Grundy, Buchanan County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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