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Richard Wilkeson Ratliff 1873–1952 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 Jun 1873

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1952

Death Location: Virginia, United States

Father: Fredrick Ratliff

Mother: Elisebeth Ratliff

Spouse(s): Matilda Looney

Children(s): Golden Ratliff, Jennie Ratliff, Thomas Ratliff, Hobart Ratliff, Hettie Ratliff, Jennie Ratliff

In 1873, Richard Wilkeson Ratliff entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Fredrick Ratliff And Elisebeth Ratliff. In 1900, Richard Wilkeson Ratliff resided in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA. In 1910, Richard Wilkeson Ratliff resided in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA. Richard Wilkeson Ratliff married Matilda J Looney, Pattie R Fuller, and had children including Golden Earl Ratliff, Hettie Ratliff, Hobart Ratliff, Jennie Ratliff, Thomas Arthur Ratliff. Richard Wilkeson Ratliff passed away in 1952 in Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1873, Richard Wilkeson Ratliff entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Fredrick Ratliff And Elisebeth Ratliff.
  • In 1900, Richard Wilkeson Ratliff resided in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA.
  • In 1910, Richard Wilkeson Ratliff resided in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA.
  • Richard Wilkeson Ratliff married Matilda J Looney, Pattie R Fuller, and had children including Golden Earl Ratliff, Hettie Ratliff, Hobart Ratliff, Jennie Ratliff, Thomas Arthur Ratliff.
  • Richard Wilkeson Ratliff passed away in 1952 in Virginia, United States.

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Richard Ratliff's Ancestors

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Richard Ratliff
1873–1952
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
Fredrick Ratliff
1844–1916
Virginia
Elisebeth Ratliff
1844–1923
Virginia
Grandparents
William Ratliff
1815–1864
Russell, Virginia, USA
Frances McGlothlin
1822–1852
Russell, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Ratliff
1766–1835
Charlotte White
1774–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Ratliff
1737–1784
Elizabeth Harrison
1737–1791

Richard Ratliff's Descendants

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Richard (Wilkeson) Ratliff (28 Jun 1873–1952) m. Matilda (J.) Looney (10 May 1877–1915)
  1. 1. Golden (Earl) Ratliff 1910–1989 m. Hazel (Gertrude) Burke 1916–1999
    1. 1. Mary (Sue) Ratliff 1934–2014
      1. 1. Michael (Eugene) Clark 1951–2001
    2. 2. John Ratliff 1869–
  2. 2. Jennie Ratliff 1908–
  3. 3. Thomas (Arthur) Ratliff 1897–1978 m. Mollie Rowe 1894–1974 m. Gertie (Missouri) Ratliff 1902–1999
    1. 1. Richard (Chester) Ratliff 1924–1986 m. Ruby (Ival) Wilmer 1929–2011
    2. 2. John (Henry) Ratliff 1917–1987
    3. 3. David (Ellis) Ratliff 1920–1995
    4. 4. Helen (Smith) Willard 1926–1988
    5. 5. Alice (Mae) Ratliff 1919–1992
  4. 4. Hobart Ratliff 1900–1901
  5. 5. Hettie Ratliff 1908–1980
  6. 6. Jennie Ratliff 1908–

Richard Ratliff's Timeline

5 Records

1873
28 Jun 1873
Birth of Richard Wilkeson Ratliff in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1900
1900
Age 27
Richard Wilkeson Ratliff resided here in Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia, USA
1910
1910
Age 37
Richard Wilkeson Ratliff resided here in Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 44
Richard Wilkeson Ratliff resided here in Buchanan, Virginia
Buchanan, Virginia
1952
1952
Age 79
Death of Richard Wilkeson Ratliff in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 Jun 1873
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Births
    [2] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Buchanan; Roll: 1984264
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Grundy, Buchanan, Virginia; Roll: 1702; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241702
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1686; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1375699

    Genealogy Event 2
    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: 13B; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 1241702

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia; Roll: T624_1686; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1375699

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Buchanan, Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Virginia; Registration County: Buchanan; Roll: 1984264

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1952
    Event Place: Virginia, United States

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