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Silas Ratliff 1814–1858 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1814

Birth Location: Pike County, Kentucky

Death Date: 21 Aug 1858

Death Location: Pike County, Kentucky

Father: William Ratliff

Mother: Martha Thornsbury

Spouse(s): Mary Howell

Children(s): Joel Ratliff

In 1814, Silas Ratliff entered the world in Pike County, Kentucky, born to William Bigger Ratliff And Martha Patsy Thornsbury. In 1830, Silas Ratliff resided in Floyd County, Kentucky. In 1840, Silas Ratliff resided in Floyd County, Kentucky. Silas Ratliff married Mary Jane Howell, and had children including Joel Ratliff. Silas Ratliff passed away in 1858 in Pike County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1814, Silas Ratliff entered the world in Pike County, Kentucky, born to William Bigger Ratliff And Martha Patsy Thornsbury.
  • In 1830, Silas Ratliff resided in Floyd County, Kentucky.
  • In 1840, Silas Ratliff resided in Floyd County, Kentucky.
  • Silas Ratliff married Mary Jane Howell, and had children including Joel Ratliff.
  • Silas Ratliff passed away in 1858 in Pike County, Kentucky.

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Silas Ratliff's Ancestors

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Silas Ratliff
1814–1858
Birth Place: Pike County, Kentucky
Parents
William Bigger Ratliff
1782–1857
Montgomery County, Virginia, USA
Martha ("Patsy") Thornsbury
1788–1860
Virginia
Grandparents
Nathan Ratliff
1762–1835
Montgomery County, Virginia
Martha (P.) Farmer
1764–1835
Montgomery County, Virginia
Great-Grandparents
William Ratliff
1731–1821
Susanna Curtis
1745–1810
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Robert *
1690–1738
Mary *
1700–1741

Silas Ratliff's Descendants

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Silas Ratliff (Abt. 1814–21 Aug 1858) m. Mary (Jane) Howell (1815–)
  1. 1. Joel Ratliff 1842–1923 m. Arminta (Elizabeth "Mintie") Coleman 1843–1913
    1. 1. Mellie (Frances) Ratliff 1869–1915 m. Monroe Venters 1866–
      1. 1. John (E.) Venters 1889–1956 m. Ida Cox 1894–1971
        1. 1. William (Edward "Ed") Venters 1911–1977
        2. 2. James (Estill) Venters 1915–1981
        3. 3. Loraine Venters 1918–1976 m. William (Curtis (Curt) Mullins) Sr. 1909–1997
        4. 4. John ("Jack") Venters 1923–2000

Silas Ratliff's Timeline

5 Records

1814
Abt. 1814
Birth of Silas Ratliff in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1830
1830
Age 16
Silas Ratliff resided here in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1840
1840
Age 26
Silas Ratliff resided here in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1850
1850
Age 36
Silas Ratliff resided here in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky
1858
21 Aug 1858
Age 44
Death of Silas Ratliff in Pike County, Kentucky
Pike County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1814
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M432_217; Page: 448A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Year: 1830; Census Place: , Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: , Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: , Pike, Kentucky; Roll: M432_217; Page: 448A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1858
    Event Place: Pike County, Kentucky
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965

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