or....ROCHEFORD or RACHFORD or RATCHFORD Take your pick! My family is from Kilkenny, Ireland. They sailed to the states pre 1850 and are found in the 1850 census of Kenton Co, Kentucky. They bounce between Kenton and Pendleton, KY until the early 1900s when they all seem to scatter to nearby states. Just thought I'd take the chance that all my Ratchford (internet) cousins were lurking on this list! jamie in california