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William Edward Ratcliffe 1916–1944 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 Sep 1916

Birth Location: New London, New London, Connecticut, USA

Death Date: 24 Aug 1944

Death Location: Teton County, Wyoming, United States of America

Father: Benjamin Ratcliffe

Mother: Margaret Hollis

Spouse(s):

Children(s): Benjamin Ratcliffe

The story of William Edward Ratcliffe began in 1916 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1920, William Edward Ratcliffe resided in New London Ward 1, New London, Connecticut, USA. In 1935, William Edward Ratcliffe resided in Jackson, Teton, Wyoming. William Edward Ratcliffe had children including Benjamin E Ratcliffe, Josilyn Ratcliff Ellis. William Edward Ratcliffe passed away in 1944 in Teton County, Wyoming, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of William Edward Ratcliffe began in 1916 in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1920, William Edward Ratcliffe resided in New London Ward 1, New London, Connecticut, USA.
  • In 1935, William Edward Ratcliffe resided in Jackson, Teton, Wyoming.
  • William Edward Ratcliffe had children including Benjamin E Ratcliffe, Josilyn Ratcliff Ellis.
  • William Edward Ratcliffe passed away in 1944 in Teton County, Wyoming, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Benjamin Ratcliffe
1893–1919
Birth Location: Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
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Margaret Hollis
1897–1986
Birth Location: Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Ratcliffe
1937–1938
Birth Location: Jackson, Teton, Wyoming, USA
BR

William Ratcliffe's Ancestors

Self
William Ratcliffe
1916–1944
Birth Place: New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
Parents
Benjamin Eli Ratcliffe
1893–1919
Newark, Essex, New Jersey, USA
Margaret (C E) Hollis
1897–1986
Monson, Hampden, Massachusetts, USA
Grandparents
George (Bell Hollis) Jr
1860–1935
Pittston, Luzerne, Pennsylvania, United States
Jennie (T) Hollis
1865–1949
Connecticut, USA
Great-Grandparents
Michael Mccormick
1838–1906
Catherine McCormick
1842–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Cormick
1813–
Mary Maloney
1818–1878

William Ratcliffe's Descendants

1.
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William (Edward) Ratcliffe (22 Sep 1916–24 Aug 1944)
  1. 1. Benjamin (E.) Ratcliffe 1937–1938

William Ratcliffe's Timeline

7 Records

1916
22 Sep 1916
Birth of William Edward Ratcliffe in New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
1920
1920
Age 4
William Edward Ratcliffe resided here in New London Ward 1, New London, Connecticut, USA
New London Ward 1, New London, Connecticut, USA
1935
1935
Age 19
William Edward Ratcliffe resided here in Jackson, Teton, Wyoming
Jackson, Teton, Wyoming
1936
Abt 1936
Age 20
William Edward Ratcliffe resided here in Jackson
Jackson
1940
1940
Age 24
William Edward Ratcliffe resided here in Jackson, Teton, Wyoming, USA
Jackson, Teton, Wyoming, USA
1944
24 Aug 1944
Age 28
Death of William Edward Ratcliffe in France
France
1951
Before 1951
Age 35
William Edward Ratcliffe resided here in Wyoming
Wyoming

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 Sep 1916
    Event Place: New London, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Wyoming, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 49
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Teton, Wyoming; Roll: m-t0627-04576; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 20-1
    [3] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New London Ward 1, New London, Connecticut; Roll: T625_197; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 257
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] Wyoming, U.S., State and County Marriage Records, 1869-1972, Wyoming State Archives; Cheyenne, WY, USA; County Marriage Records Through 1908

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: New London Ward 1, New London, Connecticut, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: New London Ward 1, New London, Connecticut; Roll: T625_197; Page: 16B; Enumeration District: 257

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Jackson, Teton, Wyoming
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Teton, Wyoming; Roll: m-t0627-04576; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 20-1

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1936
    Event Place: Jackson
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current, Jackson's Hole Courier; Publication Date: 1 Oct 1936; Publication Place: Jackson, Wyoming, USA; ,0.5384713,0.7879889,0.66607237&xid=3398

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Jackson, Teton, Wyoming, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Wyoming, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 49
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Teton, Wyoming; Roll: m-t0627-04576; Page: 61B; Enumeration District: 20-1

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Wyoming
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Aug 1944
    Event Place: France
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Teton County, Wyoming, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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