Posted on: Des Moines Co. Ia Queries Board URL: http://cgi.rootsweb.com/~genbbs/genbbs.cgi/USA/Ia/DesMoines?read=49 Surname: Portlock, Ratliff ------------------------- John W. Ratliff born ca 1830 married 19 Sep 1855 in Des Moines County, IA to Amanda Portlock. It is believed that this couple moved to Bald Mountain, Gilpin County, Co. Any information would be greatly appreciated. Julie