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William Harrison Ratliff 1855–1928 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Aug 1855

Birth Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

Death Date: 21 Aug 1928

Death Location: Morgan County, Kentucky

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Spouse(s): Nancy Lawson, Rebecca Lane, Francis Dennis

Children(s): Kelly Ratliff, Shella Ratliff, James Ratliff, Rosa Ratliff, Emma Ratliff, Nannie Ratliff, Ida Ratliff, Shirley Ratliff, Rose Ratliff, Lulie Ratliff, James Ratliff

In 1855, William Harrison Ratliff entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Robert Ratliff And Hannah Lawson. In 1860, William Harrison Ratliff resided in Division 2, Morgan County, Kentucky, USA. In 1870, William Harrison Ratliff resided in Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA. William Harrison Ratliff married Francis E Dennis, Nancy Ellen Lawson, Rebecca J Lane, and had children including Emma Ratliff, Ida Ratliff, James Harvey Ratliff, James K Ratliff, Kelly Ratliff, Lulie J Ratliff, Nannie Ratliff, Rosa M Ratliff, Rose E Ratliff, Shella Ratliff, Shirley Ratliff. William Harrison Ratliff passed away in 1928 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • In 1855, William Harrison Ratliff entered the world in Morgan County, Kentucky, born to Robert Ratliff And Hannah Lawson.
  • In 1860, William Harrison Ratliff resided in Division 2, Morgan County, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1870, William Harrison Ratliff resided in Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA.
  • William Harrison Ratliff married Francis E Dennis, Nancy Ellen Lawson, Rebecca J Lane, and had children including Emma Ratliff, Ida Ratliff, James Harvey Ratliff, James K Ratliff, Kelly Ratliff, Lulie J Ratliff, Nannie Ratliff, Rosa M Ratliff, Rose E Ratliff, Shella Ratliff, Shirley Ratliff.
  • William Harrison Ratliff passed away in 1928 in Morgan County, Kentucky.

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William Ratliff's Ancestors

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William Ratliff
1855–1928
Birth Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
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William Ratliff's Descendants

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William (Harrison) Ratliff (14 Aug 1855–21 Aug 1928) m. Nancy (Ellen) Lawson (28 Jul 1868–abt 1930) m. Rebecca (J.) Lane (1853–2 Jan 1930) m. Francis (E.) Dennis (1858–1889)
  1. 1. Kelly Ratliff 1889–1977 m. Iva Collinsworth 1893–1935
    1. 1. Onice Ratliff 1912–1912
  2. 2. Shella Ratliff 1892–
  3. 3. James (Harvey) Ratliff 1906–
  4. 4. Rosa (M.) Ratliff 1876–1925
  5. 5. Emma Ratliff 1876–1925
  6. 6. Nannie Ratliff 1886–1966
  7. 7. Ida Ratliff 1889–1928
  8. 8. Shirley Ratliff 1891–
  9. 9. Rose (E.) Ratliff 1876–
  10. 10. Lulie (J.) Ratliff 1878–
  11. 11. James (K.) Ratliff 1879–

William Ratliff's Timeline

8 Records

1855
14 Aug 1855
Birth of William Harrison Ratliff in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky
1860
1860
Age 5
William Harrison Ratliff resided here in Division 2, Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
Division 2, Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
1870
1870
Age 15
William Harrison Ratliff resided here in Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
1880
1880
Age 25
William Harrison Ratliff resided here in Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
1900
1900
Age 45
William Harrison Ratliff resided here in Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky
Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky
1910
1910
Age 55
William Harrison Ratliff resided here in Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky
Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky
1920
1920
Age 65
William Harrison Ratliff resided here in Civil District 5, Menifee, Kentucky
Civil District 5, Menifee, Kentucky
1928
21 Aug 1928
Age 73
Death of William Harrison Ratliff in Morgan County, Kentucky
Morgan County, Kentucky

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Aug 1855
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky Birth Records, 1852-1910
    [2] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [3] Kentucky Death Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T625_590; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 1146.
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: 433; Family History Film: 1254433; Page: 664C; Enumeration District: 074; Image: 0553.
    [6] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .
    [7] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118926; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240543.
    [8] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 415; Image: 419.
    [9] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T624_493; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0127; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374506.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Division 2, Morgan County, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Division 2, Morgan, Kentucky; Roll: ; Page: 415; Image: 419.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: M593_; Page: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Dry Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Ridge, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: 433; Family History Film: 1254433; Page: 664C; Enumeration District: 074; Image: 0553.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Magisterial District 5, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T623_31077_4118926; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0061; FHL microfilm: 1240543.

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Pomeroyton, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T624_493; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0127; Image: ; FHL microfilm: 1374506.

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 5, Menifee, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 5, Menifee, Kentucky; Roll: T625_590; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 180; Image: 1146.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Aug 1928
    Event Place: Morgan County, Kentucky
    Record Source:
    [1] Kentucky, U.S., Death Records, 1852-1965
    [2] Kentucky Death Index

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