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William Washington Ragsdale 1837 – 1919 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1837

Birth Location: Georgia

Death Date: 25 Mar 1919

Death Location: Salado, Bell, Texas, USA

Father: John Ragsdale

Mother: Nancy Lucas

Spouse(s): Saphronia Baker, Elizabeth McGaughey

Children(s): Ada Ragsdale, Jesse Ragsdale, Aaron Ragsdale, Ulysses Ragsdale, Katie Ragsdale, Georgia Ragsdale, John Ragsdale, William Ragsdale

The story of William Washington Ragsdale began in 1837 in Georgia. In 1850, William Washington Ragsdale resided in Andersons, DeKalb, Georgia. William Washington Ragsdale married Saphronia F Baker, Elizabeth Ann McGaughey, and had children including Ada Ragsdale, Jesse Clyde Ragsdale, Aaron Lee Ragsdale, Ulysses Eugene Ragsdale, Katie May Ragsdale, Georgia Ann Ragsdale, John Sylvester Ragsdale, William Elijah Ragsdale. William Washington Ragsdale passed away in 1919 in Salado, Bell, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of William Washington Ragsdale began in 1837 in Georgia.
  • In 1850, William Washington Ragsdale resided in Andersons, DeKalb, Georgia.
  • William Washington Ragsdale married Saphronia F Baker, Elizabeth Ann McGaughey, and had children including Ada Ragsdale, Jesse Clyde Ragsdale, Aaron Lee Ragsdale, Ulysses Eugene Ragsdale, Katie May Ragsdale, Georgia Ann Ragsdale, John Sylvester Ragsdale, William Elijah Ragsdale.
  • William Washington Ragsdale passed away in 1919 in Salado, Bell, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ragsdale
1813 – 1877
Birth Location: Newton, Georgia, United States
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Nancy Lucas
1820 – 1896
Birth Location: De Kalb County, Georgia, USA
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Spouses(s)

Saphronia Baker
1862 – 1941
Birth Location: Holly Springs, Wake County, North Carolina, United States of America
SB
Elizabeth McGaughey
1849 – 1880
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Children(s)

Ada Ragsdale
1893 – 1971
Birth Location: Salado, Texas
AR
Jesse Ragsdale
1895 – 1918
Birth Location: Salado, Bell County, Texas, United States of America
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Aaron Ragsdale
1897 – 1970
Birth Location: Salado, Bell, Texas, USA
AR
Ulysses Ragsdale
1898 – 1956
Birth Location: Salado, Texas
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Katie Ragsdale
1901 – 1902
Birth Location: Salado, Bell, Texas, USA
KR
Georgia Ragsdale
1875 – 1968
Birth Location: Almira, Arkansas
GR
John Ragsdale
1877 – 1940
Birth Location: Arkansas
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William Ragsdale
1880 – 1946
Birth Location: Arkansas, USA
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William Ragsdale's Ancestors

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William Ragsdale
1837 – 1919
Birth Place: Georgia
Parents
John Clarence Ragsdale
1813 – 1877
Newton, Georgia, United States
Nancy (Ann) Lucas
1820 – 1896
De Kalb County, Georgia, USA
Grandparents
Elijah Ragsdale
1778 – 1858
Mecklenburg, Virginia, United States
Mary Kennedy
1779 – 1869
Spartinburg / Laurens South Carolina
Charles (T) Lucas
1784 – 1855
Richmond County, Georgia, USA
Nancy West
1788 – 1858
Richmond County, Georgia
Great-Grandparents
Peter Ragsdale
1740 – 1799
Sarah Charlton
1737 – 1830
Edmond Kennady
1745 – 1805
Jane Boggs
1768 – 1827
William Lucas
1760 – 1794
Barbary Culbreath
1764 – 1829
James West
– 1817
Tabitha Young
1750 –
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Ragsdale
1697 – 1772
Martha Jones
1707 – 1772
Francis Boggs
1742 – 1826
Jane Morrison
1746 – 1826

William Ragsdale's Descendants

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William (Washington) Ragsdale (1837 – 25 Mar 1919) m. Saphronia (F) Baker (6 Oct 1862 – 4 Dec 1941) m. Elizabeth (Ann) McGaughey (abt 1849 – Bet. 1880–1890)
  1. 1. Ada Ragsdale (1893 – 2 Dec 1971) m. Marion (Tyler) Carter (5 Sep 1884 – 16 Apr 1957)
    1. 1. Lela (Irene) Carter (19 February 1911 – 22 May 2005) m. James ((Jim) Thomas) Cabaniss (1 May 1909 – 26 April 1974)
      1. 1. James (Leland) Cabaniss (19 Nov 1935 – )
      2. 2. Patricia (Claude) Cabaniss (4 Dec 1937 – 7 Apr 2007) m. Walter (Thomas ''Sonny'') Crawford (29 Mar 1935 – 22 Aug 1982)
      3. 3. Lowell (Wayne) Cabaniss (13 Feb 1941 – 13 Sep 2012) m. Ruby (M) Cabaniss (1952 – ) m. Linda (S) Queen (abt 1948 – )
        1. 1. Karrie (Dee) Walls
        2. 2. Robin Wolc
        3. 3. Dana Reed
        4. 4. Kayce (Denean) Suitt
        5. 5. Summar (Wayne) Jonas
      4. 4. Jeannine Cabaniss (11 Jan 1944 – 12 Dec 2014)
        1. 1. Dwayne Gritz
        2. 2. Lonnie Gritz
      5. 5. Clover (Irene) Cabaniss (24 January 1947 – 6 April 1996) m. Joe (Bob) Massey
      6. 6. Kathy (Elaine) Cabaniss (7 Aug 1949 – ) m. Bobby (Wayne) Patrick (abt 1949 – )
      7. 7. Thomas (Clyde) Cabaniss (12 Oct 1950 – 25 Aug 1981) m. Laura (Sue) Giles (8 Mar 1957 – )
      8. 8. Dorothy (Jo) Cabaniss (2 Aug 1957 – )
    2. 2. Loucille Carter (27 Aug 1912 – 29 Jun 2002) m. Buck (Asa) Lancaster (13 Feb 1911 – 24 Mar 1979)
      1. 1. Linda (Kay) Lancaster (abt 1946 – 20 Dec 1996) m. James (Dwight "Lew") Lewing (9 Oct 1944 – 12 Dec 2007)
        1. 1. Donald (Eugene) Lewing (abt 1964 – ) m. Suzanne (Ida (Ida Suzanne) Smith) (Moore) (31 May 1966 – )
        2. 2. Paul (Allen) Lewing (15 Jun 1970 – )
      2. 2. Thomas (Marion) Lancaster (8 Aug 1955 – 3 Sep 2013) m. Mary (Kathryn) Spurgeon (21 Aug 1953 – )
        1. 1. Peter (Christopher) Spurgeon (24 Dec 1971 – 16 Aug 2013)
        2. 2. Katrina (Marie) Lancaster (28 Aug 1978 – ) m. Billy (W) Warren (abt 1977 – )
    3. 3. Katie Carter (2 Mar 1915 – 25 Jan 1977) m. Harvey (William John) Herrington (24 Jan 1917 – 25 December 1998)
      1. 1. Michael (Wade) Herrington (14 May 1945 – )
    4. 4. Pauline (Ruth) Carter (4 Jan 1917 – 8 Dec 1987) m. Emerson (Ray) Fuller (28 Jan 1914 – 3 Oct 2005)
      1. 1. Norman (Wayne) Fuller (29 Sep 1943 – 30 September 2004) m. Linda (L) Fuller (1944 – ) m. Lesa (M) Sawyer (1960 – ) m. Carol (L) Martinez (abt 1943 – )
      2. 2. Sharon (Gayle) Fuller (1 Nov 1948 – ) m. Steven (Michael) Klitgarrd (abt 1954 – )
      3. 3. Fred (Edwin) Fuller (6 Dec 1949 – ) m. Joy (R) Cloud (abt 1952 – )
        1. 1. Mark Fuller
    5. 5. Gladys (Marion) Carter (21 Aug 1920 – 24 July 1974) m. Earl (Brewer) Camp (abt 1920 – 15 Oct 2008)
      1. 1. Ann Camp (28 Mar 1943 – 25 Mar 2020)
      2. 2. Patsy (Earline) Camp (11 Aug 1947 – ) m. Eldon (Lee) Gritz (abt 1947 – )
      3. 3. Bobby (Joaquin) Camp (31 Dec 1951 – )
      4. 4. Jackie Camp (18 Aug 1954 – )
      5. 5. Randy Camp (26 Feb 1957 – )
    6. 6. Jesse (Herbert) Carter (7 Aug 1925 – 16 Sep 1976)
    7. 7. Georgia (Corine) Carter (31 Aug 1928 – 22 Nov 2020) m. Billy (Marcus) Tutor (1935 – ) m. Robert (Lee) Stover (22 Feb 1921 – 25 Oct 2002)
      1. 1. Susan (Lynn) Tutor (17 Apr 1955 – ) m. Loren (A) Wurl (abt 1957 – )
      2. 2. Russell (Alan) Tutor (24 Dec 1958 – ) m. Sally (Ann) Wilson (abt 1961 – )
        1. 1. Michael (Wilson) Tutor (20 Nov 1995 – )
      3. 3. Jeri (Gail) Tutor (abt 1962 – ) m. Reed (Harry) Norman (abt 1959 – )
        1. 1. Heather Norman
    8. 8. Orville (R.) Carter (10 October 1930 – 2 December 1992)
  2. 2. Jesse (Clyde) Ragsdale (2 Dec 1895 – 14 Oct 1918)
  3. 3. Aaron (Lee) Ragsdale (13 Mar 1897 – 16 Nov 1970) m. Jewell Frazier (23 Apr 1906 – 31 Jul 1971)
    1. 1. Aubrey (Leo) Ragsdale (2 Jun 1922 – 7 Jan 2001) m. Lillian (G) Seiders
    2. 2. Chester (Carroll) Ragsdale (17 Apr 1926 – 8 Dec 1947)
    3. 3. Billy (Gene) Ragsdale (19 Apr 1928 – 30 Jan 1977)
    4. 4. Milton (Clyde) Ragsdale (13 Jan 1938 – 13 Jul 1997)
  4. 4. Ulysses (Eugene) Ragsdale (8 Oct 1898 – 1 Jan 1956) m. Irma (Eugena) Lamar (28 December 1903 – 6 Jun 1996)
    1. 1. James (Clifton) Ragsdale (4 Mar 1927 – 18 Apr 1984)
    2. 2. Phronia (Ann) Ragsdale (24 Nov 1929 – 29 Nov 1929)
    3. 3. Julia (Rosemary) Ragsdale (abt 1934 – Abt 2022)
    4. 4. Leslie (P) Ragsdale
  5. 5. Katie (May) Ragsdale (16 May 1901 – 7 Mar 1902)
  6. 6. Georgia (Ann) Ragsdale (3 July 1875 – 13 May 1968) m. Thomas (Herron) McGahey (24 Jun 1873 – 26 Oct 1918) m. J (B) Jones (abt 1880 – aft 1930)
    1. 1. Sallie (Rebecca) McGahey (7 April 1870 – 17 January 1955)
    2. 2. Aura (Linton) McGahey (25 February 1898 – 6 February 1977)
    3. 3. Lloyd (B) McGahey (14 Dec 1899 – 19 Nov 1964)
    4. 4. Herron (Jerome) McGahey (23 Feb 1901 – 2 Jun 1958)
    5. 5. Tee (K) Mcgahey (15 November 1903 – 17 October 1918)
    6. 6. Oma (Lucius) McGahey (20 February 1907 – 19 April 1991)
    7. 7. Ruth (M.) McGahey (10 July 1914 – 24 March 1984)
    8. 8. Eunice McGahey (27 August 1917 – 6 December 1966)
  7. 7. John (Sylvester) Ragsdale (2 Feb 1877 – 22 Sep 1940) m. Roxie (Mae) Seal (5 Dec 1883 – 7 Jun 1971)
    1. 1. Ruth Ragsdale (1904 – )
    2. 2. Alice (Fern) Ragsdale (19 Jan 1904 – 22 Apr 1986)
    3. 3. Arnold (John) Ragsdale (23 Feb 1905 – 11 Dec 1977)
    4. 4. Warren Ragsdale (4 Jul 1907 – 8 Jul 1936)
  8. 8. William (Elijah) Ragsdale (Sep 1880 – 8 Aug 1946) m. Leona (Armenta) Hair (19 Mar 1879 – 21 Apr 1961)
    1. 1. Althea (Irene) Ragsdale (22 Aug 1902 – 16 January 1988)
    2. 2. Georgia (Karin) Ragsdale (12 Nov 1904 – 7 March 1999)
    3. 3. Leta (Laverne) Ragsdale (4 Nov 1908 – 9 December 2005)
    4. 4. Glady (Ione) Ragsdale (17 May 1912 – 1913)
    5. 5. William (Willard) Ragsdale (30 Apr 1915 – 30 December 1991)
    6. 6. Armenta Ragsdale (20 Jun 1917 – 29 Jun 2005)
    7. 7. baby Ragsdale (1918 – 1919)
    8. 8. Ara (Belle) Ragsdale (abt 1921 – 18 Apr 2006)
    9. 9. Willyne (Elizabeth) Ragsdale (30 May 1923 – 27 Dec 1955)

William Ragsdale's Timeline

9 Records

1837
8 Dec 1837
Birth of William Washington Ragsdale in Lithonia, De Kalb, Georgia, USA
Lithonia, De Kalb, Georgia, USA
1837
1837
Birth of William Washington Ragsdale in Georgia
Georgia
1850
1850
Age 13
William Washington Ragsdale resided here in Andersons, DeKalb, Georgia
Andersons, DeKalb, Georgia
1860
1860
Age 23
William Washington Ragsdale resided here in Atlanta Ward 5, Fulton, Georgia, United States
Atlanta Ward 5, Fulton, Georgia, United States
1868
7 Apr 1868
Age 31
William Washington Ragsdale resided here in Dekalb, Georgia, USA
Dekalb, Georgia, USA
1880
1880
Age 43
William Washington Ragsdale resided here in Keaton, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
Keaton, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
1900
1900
Age 63
William Washington Ragsdale resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas
Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas
1910
1910
Age 73
William Washington Ragsdale resided here in Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas
Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas
1919
25 Mar 1919
Age 82
Death of William Washington Ragsdale in Salado, Bell, Texas, USA
Salado, Bell, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 8 Dec 1837
    Event Place: Lithonia, De Kalb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas, U.S., Death Certificates, 1903-1982
    [3] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Keaton, Arkansas, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Family History Film: 1254038; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 0005.
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas; Roll: T623_1610; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19.
    [5] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 5, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas; Roll: T624_1530; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 230.
    [7] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Andersons, DeKalb, Georgia; Roll: M432_67; Page: 127A; Image: .
    [8] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [9] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [10] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1837
    Event Place: Georgia

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Place: Probably, Arkansas

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Andersons, DeKalb, Georgia
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Andersons, DeKalb, Georgia; Roll: M432_67; Page: 127A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Atlanta Ward 5, Fulton, Georgia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Atlanta Ward 5, Fulton, Georgia; Roll: ; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 7 Apr 1868
    Event Place: Dekalb, Georgia, USA
    Record Source: Georgia, U.S., Returns of Qualified Voters and Reconstruction Oath Books, 1867-1869

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Keaton, Arkansas, Arkansas, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Keaton, Arkansas, Arkansas; Roll: 38; Family History Film: 1254038; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 1; Image: 0005.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas; Roll: T623_1610; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 19.

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 2, Bell, Texas; Roll: T624_1530; Page: 11B; Enumeration District: 6; Image: 230.

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Mar 1919
    Event Place: Salado, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA; Texas Death Certificates, 1903–1982
    [2] Texas Death Index, 1903-2000
    [3] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] Geneanet Community Trees Index
    [5] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find A Grave Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Texas, Find A Grave Index, 1761-2012
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