YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Willard Ratliff 1915–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 May 1915

Birth Location: Floyd County, Kentucky

Death Date: 03 Aug 1992

Death Location: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky

Father: Henry Ratliff

Mother: Beckie Johnson

Spouse(s): Ruth Boyd

Children(s):

In 1915, Willard Ratliff entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Henry Ratliff And Beckie Johnson. In 1920, Willard Ratliff resided in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky. In 1930, Willard Ratliff resided in District 2, Floyd, Kentucky. Willard Ratliff married Ruth Boyd, and had children including Clista Sue Ratliff. Willard Ratliff passed away in 1992 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky.

Find more search results for Willard Ratliff
WR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1915, Willard Ratliff entered the world in Floyd County, Kentucky, born to Henry Ratliff And Beckie Johnson.
  • In 1920, Willard Ratliff resided in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • In 1930, Willard Ratliff resided in District 2, Floyd, Kentucky.
  • Willard Ratliff married Ruth Boyd, and had children including Clista Sue Ratliff.
  • Willard Ratliff passed away in 1992 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard Ratliff's Ancestors

Self
Willard Ratliff
1915–1992
Birth Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
Parents
Henry Ratliff
1895–1944
Kentucky
Beckie Johnson
1897–
Kentucky
Grandparents
Thomas (J.) Ratliff
1865–
Pike County, Kentucky
Nancy Daywood
1861–
Kentucky
Great-Grandparents
Silas Ratliff
1828–1891
Mary Weddington
1832–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Ratliff
1802–1860
Deborah Meade
1802–1860

Willard Ratliff's Timeline

5 Records

1915
12 May 1915
Birth of Willard Ratliff in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 5
Willard Ratliff resided here in Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
1930
1930
Age 15
Willard Ratliff resided here in District 2, Floyd, Kentucky
District 2, Floyd, Kentucky
1940
01 Apr 1940
Age 25
Willard Ratliff resided here in Floyd County, Kentucky
Floyd County, Kentucky
1992
03 Aug 1992
Age 77
Death of Willard Ratliff in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 May 1915
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1306; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-29.
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-18-6336; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [5] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: .
    [6] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 998.0.
    [7] Kentucky Birth Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Middle Creek, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T625_569; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 3; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, Floyd, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: 744; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 998.0.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 01 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Floyd County, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Floyd, Kentucky; Roll: T627_1306; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 36-29.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 03 Aug 1992
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Death Index
    [2] Kentucky Death Index
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 401-18-6336; Issue State: Kentucky; Issue Date: Before 1951.

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE