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William Paul Ratcliff 1928–1982 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 June 1928

Birth Location: Jackson, Michigan

Death Date: 30 November 1982

Death Location: Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Father: Charles Ratcliff

Mother: Jane Taylor

Spouse(s): Kathern Mest

Children(s):

In 1928, William Paul Ratcliff entered the world in Jackson, Michigan, born to Charles John Ratcliff And Jane B Cheeney Ratcliff Taylor. In 1930, William Paul Ratcliff resided in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA. In 1935, William Paul Ratcliff resided in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan. William Paul Ratcliff married Kathern Mest, Lorraine Mae Wright, and had children including Ronald Dennis Heiler. William Paul Ratcliff passed away in 1982 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1928, William Paul Ratcliff entered the world in Jackson, Michigan, born to Charles John Ratcliff And Jane B Cheeney Ratcliff Taylor.
  • In 1930, William Paul Ratcliff resided in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1935, William Paul Ratcliff resided in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan.
  • William Paul Ratcliff married Kathern Mest, Lorraine Mae Wright, and had children including Ronald Dennis Heiler.
  • William Paul Ratcliff passed away in 1982 in Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ratcliff's Ancestors

Self
William Ratcliff
1928–1982
Birth Place: Jackson, Michigan
Parents
Charles John Ratcliff
1898–1962
Kawkawlin/Monitor, Bay, Michigan, USA
Jane (B Cheeney-Ratcliff -) Taylor
1903–1974
Standish, Arenac County, Michigan, United States of America
Grandparents
William (Frank) Cheeney
1873–1952
Riga, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
Cecilia Fisher
1880–1971
Riga, Lenawee, Michigan, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ratcliff's Timeline

5 Records

1928
2 June 1928
Birth of William Paul Ratcliff in Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, Michigan
1930
1930
Age 2
William Paul Ratcliff resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1935
1935
Age 7
William Paul Ratcliff resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
1940
1940
Age 12
William Paul Ratcliff resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
1982
30 November 1982
Age 54
Death of William Paul Ratcliff in Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 June 1928
    Event Place: Jackson, Michigan
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01769; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38-50
    [2] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340731
    [3] Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 100; Film Title: 38 Jackson 14470-17769; Film Description: Jackson (1946-1949)
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Page: 12B; Enumeration District: 0022; FHL microfilm: 2340731

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01769; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38-50

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Michigan; Roll: m-t0627-01769; Page: 3B; Enumeration District: 38-50

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jackson, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records, Michigan Department of Community Health, Division of Vital Records and Health Statistics; Lansing, MI, USA; Michigan, Marriage Records, 1867-1952; Film: 100; Film Title: 38 Jackson 14470-17769; Film Description: Jackson (1946-1949)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 November 1982
    Event Place: Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson County, Michigan, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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