I need help with my Ragan ancestry. My great-grandfather was George Ragan from Orange, Durham or Person county NC. He married a Cora Evans from Mangum, Orange County NC sometime after 1900. Cora Evans was the daughter of Smith Evans. George and Cora were to parents of my grandmother. Both Cora and George died when my grandmother was three or four years old and she went to live with the Evans family. My grandmother never really knew anything about her father George except that he had been kicked by a horse and killed. I can remember there being some other Ragans that were some how related to my gandmother but I do not know how they were related. My mother's memory is not very good any more so she is no help. The best I can come up with is that these other Ragans were either George's brothers or cousins. The wife of one of the other Ragans was Dora and I think her husband's name was Jessie. I found a relative from the Evans family that said she had a copy of the marriage record that stated that George was born in 1875 and that his father was J L Ragan. Please check your data to see if you can trace my George Ragan and tell me who his family was. Yvonna Mills Maryellen Horrigan <mellenpatch5@cinci.rr.com> wrote: I do have a database of NC marriage bonds, under all sorts of R name spellings. Give mean idea of whom you are seeking and I'll look. Be patient, they are not alphabetized or by date of county grrr. M'ellen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message --------------------------------- Need a vacation? Get great deals to amazing places on Yahoo! Travel.

I don't know about Caswell it's Bute I have and it's 1777 to take Fankln from But to relieve Bute of it's duties to too many folk. Thompson, Bell, Riggan , Harton etc are on that one. MC -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 4:58 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Fw: Re: Ragan, McIntosh The Caswell Co., NC, website under the "History" states that in 1771, 300 men signed a petition to setoff Caswell Co. from Orange Co., NC. Among those 300 men are the names of John Ragon Sen' and John Ragon Jur'. The copy of the transcription I have the names are not alphabetized but, ,the surnames of family members are listed as a group. The two Ragons are listed together. These may not father and son as I understand that it was common practice if two men were of the same name the older would also be listed as "Senior, and the younger as "Junior. James H. Ragon Maryellen Horrigan wrote: > > > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

-----Original Message----- From: james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:33 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh Question? Did John b. 1699/1704 die 1767 in Sury VA or in Orange/Rowan NC? I have that he died in Surry VA. If so he could not be the John Sr of Orange/Rowan VA with John Jr. Also the only 3 sons I have for John is Wm, Benjamin, Jesse In regards to John who md Ann Bell, there was a Joseph b 1710/12, s/o Francis b. 1685, who could be father of John. There is no additional info on this Joseph I can find. This Joseph may have married Mary LNU and moved to Bute/Warren NC area where we see both John, Feancis & Richard near one another. I realize that ther was a Joseph b. 1706/09, s/o Joseph Sr. This Joseph died 1773 in Bladen NC & had sons: Ralph, John, & Richard. -----Original Message----- From: Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 8:20 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh I'd put John/Ann Bell as born about 1725,close enough. I agree with Brenda that John d. 1767 is an excellent candidate for father of John. We really don't know as much as we'd like about him. One thing for sure is thatJohn/Bell is not Joseph's John as so many on-line lists tell us.. -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:48 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh Brenda, The John Ragan who md Ann Bell was b. 1730s. He is possibly s/o Joseph b. 1710/12. This John had sons: Jacob, William & Joel. I am familiar with the John b. 1699/1704 d. 1767. I have only 3 sons listed for him: William b. 1730, Benjamin b. 1731 & Jesse. I do not have a John Jr listed for him. Did elder John leave a will to prove he had a son John Jr? Is there proof that John b. 1699/1704 had a son John Jr? Thanks for responding with info -----Original Message----- From: Brenda Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:28 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh James, I'm sure you are aware that much information that we find online etc has many discrepancies. My husband's line as far as we've found with the help from others goes like this: Ira Riggin b. 1606 in Cork, Ireland - d. VA Daniel Riggin b. 1629, Cork, Ireland - d. 1687 Surry,, VA m. Elizabeth W. Wilson 1660 Isle Wight, VA b. Abt 1635 Surry,, VA, d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA Francis Regan b. 1662 Isle, Wight,, VA - d. 1727 Surry,, VA m. Jane Gross b. Abt 1665 Surry,, VA d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA John Ragan Sr. b. 1699, Surry,, VA - d. 1767 Surry,, VA m. Ann Bell ( I 've seen dates on Ancestry.com on this marriage that I'm unsure about) John Ragan Jr. b. Abt 1725 Warren, NC or Orange City,, NC d. Abt 1770 Caswell Co,, NC m. Jemimah Dougherty Children of John Jemimah (1) Nathan Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 Orange,, NC d. 2 Feb 1835 Dickson Co,, TN, USA (2) Owen b. 1753 Granville Co,, NC d. Sumner Co,, TN (3) Jesse b. Abt 1760 Orange,, NC d. Bef 1837 Dickson Co,, TN George W. Ragan b. 3 Aug 1825, Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 12 Oct 1914, Dickson Co,, TN, USA m. Sarah Jane Gilmore 22 Oct 1863 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. 4 Oct 1834 Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 21 May 1906 Dickson Co,, TN, USA Henry Wilson Ragan b. 29 Nov 1871 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA m. Alcy Almira Robertson 1894 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. March 1873 TN, USA William Horace Ragan b. 27 Sept 1902 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. 9 March 1963 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA m. Mary Elizabeth Edgin b. 31 July 1902 Thomasville, Cheatham Co, TN, USA d. 13 Jan 1983 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA William Carlton Ragan b. 6 Nov 1924 Montgomery,, TN, USA m. Catherine Hope Joines b. 28 Aug 1927 Limestone Co,, AL, USA d. 26 April 2000 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA Jerry Wayne Ragan b. 3 April 1947 m. Brenda Fay Walker b. 5 April 1947 ME Children of Jerry and Brenda are: (1) Steven Alexander Ragan b. 27 Oct 1970 (2) Patrick Scott Ragan b. 30 June 1972 Best, Brenda -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:23 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh In ca 1771-2, John Ragon, Sen, and John Ragon, Jun, are listed on the petition to separate Caswell Co from Orange Co., NC. Owen Ragan stated in his RW pention application that he was born in Granville Co, and the family moved to Caswell Co., when he was a young child. James H. Ragon james garrett wrote: >Brenda, >Is this John Ragan Jr the s/o John Regan Sr whom both are listed in 1775 Granville Co. NC Tax List? > >In 13 Mar 1760 a John Ragan Jr had 600 acres surveyed in Granville NC. Is this your John Jr as well? > >Do you have additonal info on both John Jr & his father John Sr...when & where they were both born? > >BTW Orange County was formed in 1752 from Bladen County. If Nathan was born 1749 his birth place would of been originally Bladen, later Orange County. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Brenda >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:49 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >My husband is a Ragan. His people come from Dickson Co, TN, thru Nathan >Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 in Orange,, NC, d. 2 Feb 1835, Dickson Co, TN. He >married Elizabeth Moore of NC d. 21 May 1862. > >Nathan's father was John Ragan Jr. > >Brenda > >-----Original Message----- >From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com >[mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dan Coker >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:46 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >I saw that you had a McIntosh Ragan in your line. I have a Hosea Mackintosh >W. RAGAN b.1803 Caswell County, NC, d. 1879, Crockett County, Tennessee, md >Eunice Rose abt 1835. Father was William Ragan b 1773, d 1850. I don't >have any of Hosea's siblings. Might your Azula McIntosh Ragan be a >relative? > >Dan >dancoker@yahoo.com > > > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: "CARHAR@aol.com" <CARHAR@aol.com> >To: scckc2mo@yahoo.com; ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2007 10:25:27 PM >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] RAGAN ROLLCALL: Darby H. RAGAN & Esther BARNETT > > >I have an Elbert Ragan (b. 1835) in my records. He was a son of my Great >Grandfather and Grandmother John Ragan and Azula McIntosh Ragan. He was >born >in either Tennessee or Anna Illinois. > >Their children were: >Elbert b.1835 >Anna b. 1837 >Jane b. 1839 >Josiah b. Jul 20, 1840 in Anna IL. my grandfather who lived after the Civil >War in Modale Iowa >Melvina b.1842 >Thina b. 1847 >William b. 1849 >John Warren b. 1 Nov.1851 in Anna IL. >Samuel N. b. 1855 > >If any of these might be a "hit" please contact me at carhar@aol.com >Thank you, Harvey A. 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I'm new at this and getting soooooooo confused. Just who is the father of Nathan, Owen and Jesse Ragan who moved to Dickson Co TN? Best, Brenda -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 7:03 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Fw: Re: Ragan, McIntosh Yup, we have that Joseph Jr had a John who, if he had an uncle John by grandfather Joseph Sr... he would be John Jr. to his uncle. This John, son of Joseph Jr had a son John, but he wasn't born until 1774, so he didn't sign. John Riggan /Ann Bell could have been the Sr John to any of the young pups. He did not have a son John. Francis and Jane of VA had a son John who died in 1767, so he didn't sign. But this John is supposed to be the father of a William who died in 1813. William is said to have married Sarah Ann Warren. They had a son John born in 1767. That would be too young to have signed. Jesse, brother to William is also credited with a John, but he was born too late. John and Ann Bell have a grandson John via son Jacob, but he was born the year of the petition. There are some very young Johns through the John of Francis and Jane, but too young for our purposes. If the combination of John Sr and Jr is not found in some combination of John/Bell or Joseph Jr's John and a younger man, then we should look to VA and or MD for another family. MCH -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 4:58 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Fw: Re: Ragan, McIntosh The Caswell Co., NC, website under the "History" states that in 1771, 300 men signed a petition to setoff Caswell Co. from Orange Co., NC. Among those 300 men are the names of John Ragon Sen' and John Ragon Jur'. The copy of the transcription I have the names are not alphabetized but, ,the surnames of family members are listed as a group. The two Ragons are listed together. These may not father and son as I understand that it was common practice if two men were of the same name the older would also be listed as "Senior, and the younger as "Junior. James H. Ragon Maryellen Horrigan wrote: > > > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

One issue I did not raise in the last note re Caswell Co petition... John, Ralph, and Richard Regan ( any spelling)that are sons of Joseph Jr, all had their sons a tad off the norm. These boys were slow starters. They all have room for a first wife. Any children by a first wife would be out and about and taken care of, so not in the will. ...often the case. There is a will in MD that drives us batty...it states " to eight of my children"...then it never mentions any but the 8..crikey ! And it's a Charles, too. MCH -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 4:58 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Fw: Re: Ragan, McIntosh The Caswell Co., NC, website under the "History" states that in 1771, 300 men signed a petition to setoff Caswell Co. from Orange Co., NC. Among those 300 men are the names of John Ragon Sen' and John Ragon Jur'. The copy of the transcription I have the names are not alphabetized but, ,the surnames of family members are listed as a group. The two Ragons are listed together. These may not father and son as I understand that it was common practice if two men were of the same name the older would also be listed as "Senior, and the younger as "Junior. James H. Ragon Maryellen Horrigan wrote: > > > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Yup, we have that Joseph Jr had a John who, if he had an uncle John by grandfather Joseph Sr... he would be John Jr. to his uncle. This John, son of Joseph Jr had a son John, but he wasn't born until 1774, so he didn't sign. John Riggan /Ann Bell could have been the Sr John to any of the young pups. He did not have a son John. Francis and Jane of VA had a son John who died in 1767, so he didn't sign. But this John is supposed to be the father of a William who died in 1813. William is said to have married Sarah Ann Warren. They had a son John born in 1767. That would be too young to have signed. Jesse, brother to William is also credited with a John, but he was born too late. John and Ann Bell have a grandson John via son Jacob, but he was born the year of the petition. There are some very young Johns through the John of Francis and Jane, but too young for our purposes. If the combination of John Sr and Jr is not found in some combination of John/Bell or Joseph Jr's John and a younger man, then we should look to VA and or MD for another family. MCH -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 4:58 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Fw: Re: Ragan, McIntosh The Caswell Co., NC, website under the "History" states that in 1771, 300 men signed a petition to setoff Caswell Co. from Orange Co., NC. Among those 300 men are the names of John Ragon Sen' and John Ragon Jur'. The copy of the transcription I have the names are not alphabetized but, ,the surnames of family members are listed as a group. The two Ragons are listed together. These may not father and son as I understand that it was common practice if two men were of the same name the older would also be listed as "Senior, and the younger as "Junior. James H. Ragon Maryellen Horrigan wrote: > > > > ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Joseph Senior married Elizabeth Gadd. She is claimed as the granddaughter of Thomas Gadd, the one time military defender of Jamestown. In 1722 (?) Thomas was off site with troops when Opanancanough tried to wipe out the colony. He returned in time to salvage the remnants of the English group. There is an early census taken of the left bank settlement forget date, but Thomas and an Elizabeth ( presumably his wife, are listed in it amongst all the Swedes. Ergo, it must be later than 1638. Nola Dufy, past president of the Dar( no so past she sat around drinking tea, but slaved to clean up the chapters files) for NC claims Francis and Jane as the father of this Joseph. She can be reached at nduffy@patch.net I too have a John listed under Joseph Sr Riggan, but do not see a John in the will: WILL: 4 3 24 APR 1727 Bertie County, NC In the name of God Amen I Joseph Reggons of Bartie precinct and Locity? parish being sick and weake of body but of sound and perfect mind and memory and calling to mind the frailty of man do make and ordain this my last will and testament in manner and form following. Item First of all I give and bequeth my soul unto God who gave me hoping and trusting in the mercy of my blessed Savior Jesus Christ that I shall have a joyful resurrection at the Last Day and my body to be decintly buried in the soil at the direction of my exectors hereafter nominated and what worldly goods that it doth please God to bestow upon me I give and bequeath as follows: Item I give and bequeath unto son Joseph Reggons the plantation and all the land there unto belonging to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeth unto my loving wife Elizabeth Reggons on halfe of my land lying on the Wheeler mill swamp dureing her life and after her decease to my son Joseph Reggon and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph Reggons the other halfe of my land adjoining to my wife Elizabeth on Wheelers mill swamp to him and his heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Elizabeth Reggons my land lying in the Isle Wight couty in the province of Virginia on the South side of round hill swamp bound on Bon: Edward line and Richard Albine line turn ever to her and her heirs forever. Item I give and bequeath unto my son in law John Webb two cows and calfs and three sows. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Martha Reggons three cows and calfes. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Mary Reggons two cows and calfs and on hafor. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Hannah Reggons two cows and calfs and on hafor. Item I give and bequeath unto my daughter Abbe Reggons three hafers. Item I give and bequeath unto my loving wife Elizabeth Reggons and my son Joseph Reggons the remaining part of my house and cattle to be equally divided between them two. Item I give and bequeath unto my son Joseph Reggons one horse colt on year old. Item I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth Reggons my old horse and the young horse and mare. Item I give and bequeath unto my Loving wife Elizabeth Reggons and my son Joseph Reggons all the remaining part of my goods and chattle both within doors and without doors to be equally divided between them two each choosing an indifferent person for their own part. Lastly my will and desire is that my loving wife Elizabeth Reggons and my son Joseph Reggons bee exectors of this my last will and testament and that they may defray all debts and collect all dues to me belonging and farther my desire is that my exectors may lawfully sell or dispose of any of my personal estat to before deceasing to defray my funeral charges and further my desire is that my brother Danile Reggons be trustee of this my last will and testament I conclude this my last will thus revoking all former wills and testaments made by me in testimony. I have sett my hand and seal this 24th day of April anno d 1727. Joseph Reggons] Recorded in Bertie precinct August, 1727 For Joseph Jr we have: Please note the Isreal Izzeal under Olive Olivia Riggan) And that she was the daughter of Joseph Sr above. Maryellen Joseph's occupation: Planter. 26 Nov., 1736. par Reg ister of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC. Joseph Regan bought land in Bladen County, NC near "The Great Swamp", or "Big Swamp as it is called today. p ar 3 Dec., 1753. par Register of Deeds Office, Bladen County, NC, Deed Book 19. Page 566. William Cain, --~ Sr. of Bladen County sold Joseph Regan, Jr. 200 acres on the Southside of the Great Swamp. The indenture reads as follows: This indenture made the 3rd day of December in the year of our Lord, 1753, be tween William Cain, Planter, of the County of Bladen in the Province of North Carolina and Olive [Olive Regan (Cain), sister of Joseph Regan, Jr.] his wife of the one part and Joseph Regan, Planter of the County and Providence aforesaid. Witnesseth that the said William Cain for and in consideration of the sum ofTen Pounds Proclamation money to him Descendants of Joseph Jr Riggan 1 Joseph Jr Riggan 1712 - 1770 .. +Anna 1715 - 1796 ........ 2 Ralph Riggan 1736 - 1795 ............ +Milly Harrell 1745 - ................... 3 Daniel Riggan 1767 - 1827 ....................... +Mary Rozier 1771 - 1846 ................... 3 Joseph Riggan 1769 - 1843 ....................... +Sarah Malloy 1774 - 1832 ................... *2nd Wife of Joseph Riggan: ....................... +Sarah McLaughlin 1787 - 1850 ................... 3 Samuel Riggan 1770 - ................... 3 Olive Riggan 1772 - 1838 ....................... +Mathew Powers 1768 - 1858 ................... 3 Martha Riggan 1774 - ....................... +Thomas Hestin Hester - 1830 ................... 3 Richard Riggan 1777 - ................... 3 Sarah P. Riggan 1779 - 1857 ....................... +Josiah Singletary 1763 - 1843 ................... *2nd Husband of Sarah P. Riggan: ....................... +Francis Parker 1763 - 1830 ................... 3 Nancy Riggan 1781 - ........ 2 John Riggan 1740 - 1814 ............ +Unknown ................... 3 Joseph Riggan 1771 - 1820 ....................... +Elizabeth Spann Riggan 1798 - 1877 ................... 3 Nancy P. Riggan 1772 - ....................... +Joseph Andress 1772 - ................... 3 John Riggan 1774 - 1834 ....................... +Sarah Andress 1776 - 1831 ................... 3 Ralph Riggan 1776 - 1833 ....................... +Phoebe White 1786 - ................... 3 Elizabeth Riggan 1778 - ....................... +John Pope ................... 3 William Riggan 1780 - 1806 ........ *2nd Wife of John Riggan: ............ +Ala Bennett ................... 3 Neil Riggan 1802 - 1857 ....................... +Nancy Baker 1806 - 1878 ........ 2 Richard Riggan 1744 - 1796 ............ +Catherine ................... 3 child Riggan 1771 - ................... 3 Robeson Riggan 1775 - ................... 3 Sarah Riggan 1777 - 1857 ....................... +Joshua Hawthorn 1776 - 1836 ................... 3 Olivia Riggan 1780 - ....................... +Lemuel Israel Ezzell 1755 - 1853 ................... 3 Mary Polly Riggan 1787 - 1870 ....................... +Allen Kelly 1777 - 1858 ................... 3 Spann Riggan 1796 - -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 3:13 PM To: Ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Fw: Re: Ragan, McIntosh -----Original Message----- From: james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 2:33 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh Question? Did John b. 1699/1704 die 1767 in Sury VA or in Orange/Rowan NC? I have that he died in Surry VA. If so he could not be the John Sr of Orange/Rowan VA with John Jr. Also the only 3 sons I have for John is Wm, Benjamin, Jesse In regards to John who md Ann Bell, there was a Joseph b 1710/12, s/o Francis b. 1685, who could be father of John. There is no additional info on this Joseph I can find. This Joseph may have married Mary LNU and moved to Bute/Warren NC area where we see both John, Feancis & Richard near one another. I realize that ther was a Joseph b. 1706/09, s/o Joseph Sr. This Joseph died 1773 in Bladen NC & had sons: Ralph, John, & Richard. -----Original Message----- From: Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 8:20 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh I'd put John/Ann Bell as born about 1725,close enough. I agree with Brenda that John d. 1767 is an excellent candidate for father of John. We really don't know as much as we'd like about him. One thing for sure is thatJohn/Bell is not Joseph's John as so many on-line lists tell us.. -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:48 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh Brenda, The John Ragan who md Ann Bell was b. 1730s. He is possibly s/o Joseph b. 1710/12. This John had sons: Jacob, William & Joel. I am familiar with the John b. 1699/1704 d. 1767. I have only 3 sons listed for him: William b. 1730, Benjamin b. 1731 & Jesse. I do not have a John Jr listed for him. Did elder John leave a will to prove he had a son John Jr? Is there proof that John b. 1699/1704 had a son John Jr? Thanks for responding with info -----Original Message----- From: Brenda Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:28 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh James, I'm sure you are aware that much information that we find online etc has many discrepancies. My husband's line as far as we've found with the help from others goes like this: Ira Riggin b. 1606 in Cork, Ireland - d. VA Daniel Riggin b. 1629, Cork, Ireland - d. 1687 Surry,, VA m. Elizabeth W. Wilson 1660 Isle Wight, VA b. Abt 1635 Surry,, VA, d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA Francis Regan b. 1662 Isle, Wight,, VA - d. 1727 Surry,, VA m. Jane Gross b. Abt 1665 Surry,, VA d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA John Ragan Sr. b. 1699, Surry,, VA - d. 1767 Surry,, VA m. Ann Bell ( I 've seen dates on Ancestry.com on this marriage that I'm unsure about) John Ragan Jr. b. Abt 1725 Warren, NC or Orange City,, NC d. Abt 1770 Caswell Co,, NC m. Jemimah Dougherty Children of John Jemimah (1) Nathan Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 Orange,, NC d. 2 Feb 1835 Dickson Co,, TN, USA (2) Owen b. 1753 Granville Co,, NC d. Sumner Co,, TN (3) Jesse b. Abt 1760 Orange,, NC d. Bef 1837 Dickson Co,, TN George W. Ragan b. 3 Aug 1825, Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 12 Oct 1914, Dickson Co,, TN, USA m. Sarah Jane Gilmore 22 Oct 1863 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. 4 Oct 1834 Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 21 May 1906 Dickson Co,, TN, USA Henry Wilson Ragan b. 29 Nov 1871 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA m. Alcy Almira Robertson 1894 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. March 1873 TN, USA William Horace Ragan b. 27 Sept 1902 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. 9 March 1963 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA m. Mary Elizabeth Edgin b. 31 July 1902 Thomasville, Cheatham Co, TN, USA d. 13 Jan 1983 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA William Carlton Ragan b. 6 Nov 1924 Montgomery,, TN, USA m. Catherine Hope Joines b. 28 Aug 1927 Limestone Co,, AL, USA d. 26 April 2000 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA Jerry Wayne Ragan b. 3 April 1947 m. Brenda Fay Walker b. 5 April 1947 ME Children of Jerry and Brenda are: (1) Steven Alexander Ragan b. 27 Oct 1970 (2) Patrick Scott Ragan b. 30 June 1972 Best, Brenda -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:23 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh In ca 1771-2, John Ragon, Sen, and John Ragon, Jun, are listed on the petition to separate Caswell Co from Orange Co., NC. Owen Ragan stated in his RW pention application that he was born in Granville Co, and the family moved to Caswell Co., when he was a young child. James H. Ragon james garrett wrote: >Brenda, >Is this John Ragan Jr the s/o John Regan Sr whom both are listed in 1775 Granville Co. NC Tax List? > >In 13 Mar 1760 a John Ragan Jr had 600 acres surveyed in Granville NC. Is this your John Jr as well? > >Do you have additonal info on both John Jr & his father John Sr...when & where they were both born? > >BTW Orange County was formed in 1752 from Bladen County. If Nathan was born 1749 his birth place would of been originally Bladen, later Orange County. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Brenda >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:49 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >My husband is a Ragan. His people come from Dickson Co, TN, thru Nathan >Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 in Orange,, NC, d. 2 Feb 1835, Dickson Co, TN. He >married Elizabeth Moore of NC d. 21 May 1862. > >Nathan's father was John Ragan Jr. > >Brenda > >-----Original Message----- >From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com >[mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dan Coker >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:46 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >I saw that you had a McIntosh Ragan in your line. I have a Hosea Mackintosh >W. RAGAN b.1803 Caswell County, NC, d. 1879, Crockett County, Tennessee, md >Eunice Rose abt 1835. Father was William Ragan b 1773, d 1850. I don't >have any of Hosea's siblings. Might your Azula McIntosh Ragan be a >relative? > >Dan >dancoker@yahoo.com > > > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: "CARHAR@aol.com" <CARHAR@aol.com> >To: scckc2mo@yahoo.com; ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2007 10:25:27 PM >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] RAGAN ROLLCALL: Darby H. RAGAN & Esther BARNETT > > >I have an Elbert Ragan (b. 1835) in my records. He was a son of my Great >Grandfather and Grandmother John Ragan and Azula McIntosh Ragan. He was >born >in either Tennessee or Anna Illinois. > >Their children were: >Elbert b.1835 >Anna b. 1837 >Jane b. 1839 >Josiah b. Jul 20, 1840 in Anna IL. my grandfather who lived after the Civil >War in Modale Iowa >Melvina b.1842 >Thina b. 1847 >William b. 1849 >John Warren b. 1 Nov.1851 in Anna IL. >Samuel N. b. 1855 > >If any of these might be a "hit" please contact me at carhar@aol.com >Thank you, Harvey A. Ragan > 1616 Butternut Ave. > Richland WA 99352 > Phone 509-946-0133 > > > > >************************************** >Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at >http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >___________________________________________________________________________ _ >________ >Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. 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The Caswell Co., NC, website under the "History" states that in 1771, 300 men signed a petition to setoff Caswell Co. from Orange Co., NC. Among those 300 men are the names of John Ragon Sen' and John Ragon Jur'. The copy of the transcription I have the names are not alphabetized but, ,the surnames of family members are listed as a group. The two Ragons are listed together. These may not father and son as I understand that it was common practice if two men were of the same name the older would also be listed as "Senior, and the younger as "Junior. James H. Ragon Maryellen Horrigan wrote: > > > >

Boy a gal goes on vacation and all of a sudden this board comes alive.................or have I just not been receiving post for some reason ?!?!?! Oh well here goes..............this is what I have and it's not much Benjamin P Ragan b.?? D.?? Married Rebecca unk last name they had 5 Children John,Benjamin,James, Thomas and Willis (my ancestor) Willis Ragan married Amy unk last name they had 1 child Named John,now John he married Elizabeth unk last name and they had 1 child Willis D. Ragan b.1827(and the plot thickens) Willis D. Ragan b.1827 married Nancy Ann Smith b 1830 ( I have seen it as Nancy, Nancy Ann, and also Emma Smith ? )they had 5 children Frances Jane 1848-1848 John Adams 1850-1851 Justin (Jestin) Holmes Ragan 1852-1934 Emma B.1854-?? Henrettia 1856-?? Justin Holmes Married Mary Elizabeth Lampley,they had 3 children Randolf Shotwell Dora Mildred Thomas Orell 1891-1960 My Grandfather I can say with with a good amount of confidence that they are all from N.C. some from Rowan Co and I believe Anson Co..I have some marriage and death cert. So there it is in a nutshell...........I hit a brick wall along time ago with this line and just put it away and worked my others,but you have got me digging it back out again!! Nancy --------------------------------- Be a better Heartthrob. Get better relationship answers from someone who knows. Yahoo! Answers - Check it out.

James, I received most of my info from a James Ragon online and Ancestry.com. Also there are many Ragans in Dickson Co, TN, the line my husband is from. Alan Ragan there gave me the site of a Mat Ragan site that also provided the information. The town of Dickson itself had a very prominent Ragan, Henry, who owned several businesses there and was a well respected man. These Ragans are related to Nathan. My memory right now is vague due to the fact I am working on a Walker genealogy and it has been awhile since I looked over my Ragan material. You probably know more about the Ragans than I. Best, Brenda -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:48 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh Brenda, The John Ragan who md Ann Bell was b. 1730s. He is possibly s/o Joseph b. 1710/12. This John had sons: Jacob, William & Joel. I am familiar with the John b. 1699/1704 d. 1767. I have only 3 sons listed for him: William b. 1730, Benjamin b. 1731 & Jesse. I do not have a John Jr listed for him. Did elder John leave a will to prove he had a son John Jr? Is there proof that John b. 1699/1704 had a son John Jr? Thanks for responding with info -----Original Message----- From: Brenda Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:28 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh James, I'm sure you are aware that much information that we find online etc has many discrepancies. My husband's line as far as we've found with the help from others goes like this: Ira Riggin b. 1606 in Cork, Ireland - d. VA Daniel Riggin b. 1629, Cork, Ireland - d. 1687 Surry,, VA m. Elizabeth W. Wilson 1660 Isle Wight, VA b. Abt 1635 Surry,, VA, d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA Francis Regan b. 1662 Isle, Wight,, VA - d. 1727 Surry,, VA m. Jane Gross b. Abt 1665 Surry,, VA d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA John Ragan Sr. b. 1699, Surry,, VA - d. 1767 Surry,, VA m. Ann Bell ( I 've seen dates on Ancestry.com on this marriage that I'm unsure about) John Ragan Jr. b. Abt 1725 Warren, NC or Orange City,, NC d. Abt 1770 Caswell Co,, NC m. Jemimah Dougherty Children of John Jemimah (1) Nathan Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 Orange,, NC d. 2 Feb 1835 Dickson Co,, TN, USA (2) Owen b. 1753 Granville Co,, NC d. Sumner Co,, TN (3) Jesse b. Abt 1760 Orange,, NC d. Bef 1837 Dickson Co,, TN George W. Ragan b. 3 Aug 1825, Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 12 Oct 1914, Dickson Co,, TN, USA m. Sarah Jane Gilmore 22 Oct 1863 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. 4 Oct 1834 Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 21 May 1906 Dickson Co,, TN, USA Henry Wilson Ragan b. 29 Nov 1871 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA m. Alcy Almira Robertson 1894 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. March 1873 TN, USA William Horace Ragan b. 27 Sept 1902 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. 9 March 1963 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA m. Mary Elizabeth Edgin b. 31 July 1902 Thomasville, Cheatham Co, TN, USA d. 13 Jan 1983 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA William Carlton Ragan b. 6 Nov 1924 Montgomery,, TN, USA m. Catherine Hope Joines b. 28 Aug 1927 Limestone Co,, AL, USA d. 26 April 2000 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA Jerry Wayne Ragan b. 3 April 1947 m. Brenda Fay Walker b. 5 April 1947 ME Children of Jerry and Brenda are: (1) Steven Alexander Ragan b. 27 Oct 1970 (2) Patrick Scott Ragan b. 30 June 1972 Best, Brenda -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:23 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh In ca 1771-2, John Ragon, Sen, and John Ragon, Jun, are listed on the petition to separate Caswell Co from Orange Co., NC. Owen Ragan stated in his RW pention application that he was born in Granville Co, and the family moved to Caswell Co., when he was a young child. James H. Ragon james garrett wrote: >Brenda, >Is this John Ragan Jr the s/o John Regan Sr whom both are listed in 1775 Granville Co. NC Tax List? > >In 13 Mar 1760 a John Ragan Jr had 600 acres surveyed in Granville NC. Is this your John Jr as well? > >Do you have additonal info on both John Jr & his father John Sr...when & where they were both born? > >BTW Orange County was formed in 1752 from Bladen County. If Nathan was born 1749 his birth place would of been originally Bladen, later Orange County. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Brenda >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:49 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >My husband is a Ragan. His people come from Dickson Co, TN, thru Nathan >Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 in Orange,, NC, d. 2 Feb 1835, Dickson Co, TN. He >married Elizabeth Moore of NC d. 21 May 1862. > >Nathan's father was John Ragan Jr. > >Brenda > >-----Original Message----- >From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com >[mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dan Coker >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:46 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >I saw that you had a McIntosh Ragan in your line. I have a Hosea Mackintosh >W. RAGAN b.1803 Caswell County, NC, d. 1879, Crockett County, Tennessee, md >Eunice Rose abt 1835. Father was William Ragan b 1773, d 1850. I don't >have any of Hosea's siblings. Might your Azula McIntosh Ragan be a >relative? > >Dan >dancoker@yahoo.com > > > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: "CARHAR@aol.com" <CARHAR@aol.com> >To: scckc2mo@yahoo.com; ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2007 10:25:27 PM >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] RAGAN ROLLCALL: Darby H. RAGAN & Esther BARNETT > > >I have an Elbert Ragan (b. 1835) in my records. He was a son of my Great >Grandfather and Grandmother John Ragan and Azula McIntosh Ragan. He was >born >in either Tennessee or Anna Illinois. > >Their children were: >Elbert b.1835 >Anna b. 1837 >Jane b. 1839 >Josiah b. Jul 20, 1840 in Anna IL. my grandfather who lived after the Civil >War in Modale Iowa >Melvina b.1842 >Thina b. 1847 >William b. 1849 >John Warren b. 1 Nov.1851 in Anna IL. >Samuel N. b. 1855 > >If any of these might be a "hit" please contact me at carhar@aol.com >Thank you, Harvey A. Ragan > 1616 Butternut Ave. > Richland WA 99352 > Phone 509-946-0133 > > > > >************************************** >Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at >http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >___________________________________________________________________________ _ >________ >Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. 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William T. Ragan married Sallie A Eastwood 10 Jan 1866 Person Co, NC witness Sami Y Brown , Bondsman James L Ragan. Performed by W J Jordan, JP William T Ragan married Susan Gentry 6 Mar 1861 ( bond date 5 Mar 1861 in Person Co, NC. Witness Charles Mason, performed by WJ Jordan, JP George W. Ragan married an Elizabeth Gentry22 Apr 1825 in Person Co, NC Witness CH Mason, bondsman Richard Spring. Charles Ragan married Lucinda Gentry 26 Sept 1845 in Person Co, NC Witness Charles Mason. Bondsman Thomas T. Ramsey George W. Ragan married Nancy Fuller 23 May 1847, in Person Co NC. Witness Charles Mason. Bondsman Hardy Walters. Some of the references to Charles Mason have a "C" after his name. I believe he is the clerk or recorder for Person Co NC at this time period, not related to the couple, as he appears over and over. James Scott married Harriet Stuart 3 Jun 1845 in Wake Co NC. Wm Ragan was bondsman. Witness was James T. Marriot. William S. Ragan married Denishia Mc Clarney 17 Apr 1831 In Stokes Co NC. Bondsman Jos Stone. Witness Paul A. Haralson.

No, smarty, meant Charles. And Charles is what I was looking at. -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:30 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] marriages Maryellen, Did Charles Co. later become Caroline Co.? James died in Charles Co on Nanjemory Cr. -----Original Message----- From: Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:05 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] marriages I have all Caroline Co wills from 1699-1767...trust me, I have them all. I cannot find James Reagan. I know he was 1698 for a death date, but he had to be in a real hurry to get probated to get in before 1699. -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:49 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] marriages I do have a database of NC marriage bonds, under all sorts of R name spellings. Give mean idea of whom you are seeking and I'll look. Be patient, they are not alphabetized or by date of county grrr. M'ellen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I'd put John/Ann Bell as born about 1725,close enough. I agree with Brenda that John d. 1767 is an excellent candidate for father of John. We really don't know as much as we'd like about him. One thing for sure is thatJohn/Bell is not Joseph's John as so many on-line lists tell us.. -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of james garrett Sent: Friday, September 14, 2007 1:48 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh Brenda, The John Ragan who md Ann Bell was b. 1730s. He is possibly s/o Joseph b. 1710/12. This John had sons: Jacob, William & Joel. I am familiar with the John b. 1699/1704 d. 1767. I have only 3 sons listed for him: William b. 1730, Benjamin b. 1731 & Jesse. I do not have a John Jr listed for him. Did elder John leave a will to prove he had a son John Jr? Is there proof that John b. 1699/1704 had a son John Jr? Thanks for responding with info -----Original Message----- From: Brenda Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:28 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh James, I'm sure you are aware that much information that we find online etc has many discrepancies. My husband's line as far as we've found with the help from others goes like this: Ira Riggin b. 1606 in Cork, Ireland - d. VA Daniel Riggin b. 1629, Cork, Ireland - d. 1687 Surry,, VA m. Elizabeth W. Wilson 1660 Isle Wight, VA b. Abt 1635 Surry,, VA, d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA Francis Regan b. 1662 Isle, Wight,, VA - d. 1727 Surry,, VA m. Jane Gross b. Abt 1665 Surry,, VA d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA John Ragan Sr. b. 1699, Surry,, VA - d. 1767 Surry,, VA m. Ann Bell ( I 've seen dates on Ancestry.com on this marriage that I'm unsure about) John Ragan Jr. b. Abt 1725 Warren, NC or Orange City,, NC d. Abt 1770 Caswell Co,, NC m. Jemimah Dougherty Children of John Jemimah (1) Nathan Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 Orange,, NC d. 2 Feb 1835 Dickson Co,, TN, USA (2) Owen b. 1753 Granville Co,, NC d. Sumner Co,, TN (3) Jesse b. Abt 1760 Orange,, NC d. Bef 1837 Dickson Co,, TN George W. Ragan b. 3 Aug 1825, Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 12 Oct 1914, Dickson Co,, TN, USA m. Sarah Jane Gilmore 22 Oct 1863 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. 4 Oct 1834 Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 21 May 1906 Dickson Co,, TN, USA Henry Wilson Ragan b. 29 Nov 1871 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA m. Alcy Almira Robertson 1894 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. March 1873 TN, USA William Horace Ragan b. 27 Sept 1902 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. 9 March 1963 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA m. Mary Elizabeth Edgin b. 31 July 1902 Thomasville, Cheatham Co, TN, USA d. 13 Jan 1983 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA William Carlton Ragan b. 6 Nov 1924 Montgomery,, TN, USA m. Catherine Hope Joines b. 28 Aug 1927 Limestone Co,, AL, USA d. 26 April 2000 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA Jerry Wayne Ragan b. 3 April 1947 m. Brenda Fay Walker b. 5 April 1947 ME Children of Jerry and Brenda are: (1) Steven Alexander Ragan b. 27 Oct 1970 (2) Patrick Scott Ragan b. 30 June 1972 Best, Brenda -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:23 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh In ca 1771-2, John Ragon, Sen, and John Ragon, Jun, are listed on the petition to separate Caswell Co from Orange Co., NC. Owen Ragan stated in his RW pention application that he was born in Granville Co, and the family moved to Caswell Co., when he was a young child. James H. Ragon james garrett wrote: >Brenda, >Is this John Ragan Jr the s/o John Regan Sr whom both are listed in 1775 Granville Co. NC Tax List? > >In 13 Mar 1760 a John Ragan Jr had 600 acres surveyed in Granville NC. Is this your John Jr as well? > >Do you have additonal info on both John Jr & his father John Sr...when & where they were both born? > >BTW Orange County was formed in 1752 from Bladen County. If Nathan was born 1749 his birth place would of been originally Bladen, later Orange County. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Brenda >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:49 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >My husband is a Ragan. His people come from Dickson Co, TN, thru Nathan >Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 in Orange,, NC, d. 2 Feb 1835, Dickson Co, TN. He >married Elizabeth Moore of NC d. 21 May 1862. > >Nathan's father was John Ragan Jr. > >Brenda > >-----Original Message----- >From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com >[mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dan Coker >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:46 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >I saw that you had a McIntosh Ragan in your line. I have a Hosea Mackintosh >W. RAGAN b.1803 Caswell County, NC, d. 1879, Crockett County, Tennessee, md >Eunice Rose abt 1835. Father was William Ragan b 1773, d 1850. I don't >have any of Hosea's siblings. Might your Azula McIntosh Ragan be a >relative? > >Dan >dancoker@yahoo.com > > > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: "CARHAR@aol.com" <CARHAR@aol.com> >To: scckc2mo@yahoo.com; ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2007 10:25:27 PM >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] RAGAN ROLLCALL: Darby H. RAGAN & Esther BARNETT > > >I have an Elbert Ragan (b. 1835) in my records. He was a son of my Great >Grandfather and Grandmother John Ragan and Azula McIntosh Ragan. He was >born >in either Tennessee or Anna Illinois. > >Their children were: >Elbert b.1835 >Anna b. 1837 >Jane b. 1839 >Josiah b. Jul 20, 1840 in Anna IL. my grandfather who lived after the Civil >War in Modale Iowa >Melvina b.1842 >Thina b. 1847 >William b. 1849 >John Warren b. 1 Nov.1851 in Anna IL. >Samuel N. b. 1855 > >If any of these might be a "hit" please contact me at carhar@aol.com >Thank you, Harvey A. Ragan > 1616 Butternut Ave. > Richland WA 99352 > Phone 509-946-0133 > > > > >************************************** >Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at >http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >___________________________________________________________________________ _ >________ >Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. 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To finish the info regarding Charles & Richard Riggin, orphans of Wm Powell Riggin Aug 1780 Warren John Hawkins Esq was approved guardian of Charles Riggan & Richard Riggan... Oct 1783 Warren Richard Riggan, age 15 last Sept orphan of Powell Riggin bound to John Hicks until age 21

Brenda, The John Ragan who md Ann Bell was b. 1730s. He is possibly s/o Joseph b. 1710/12. This John had sons: Jacob, William & Joel. I am familiar with the John b. 1699/1704 d. 1767. I have only 3 sons listed for him: William b. 1730, Benjamin b. 1731 & Jesse. I do not have a John Jr listed for him. Did elder John leave a will to prove he had a son John Jr? Is there proof that John b. 1699/1704 had a son John Jr? Thanks for responding with info -----Original Message----- From: Brenda Sent: Wednesday, September 12, 2007 1:28 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh James, I'm sure you are aware that much information that we find online etc has many discrepancies. My husband's line as far as we've found with the help from others goes like this: Ira Riggin b. 1606 in Cork, Ireland - d. VA Daniel Riggin b. 1629, Cork, Ireland - d. 1687 Surry,, VA m. Elizabeth W. Wilson 1660 Isle Wight, VA b. Abt 1635 Surry,, VA, d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA Francis Regan b. 1662 Isle, Wight,, VA - d. 1727 Surry,, VA m. Jane Gross b. Abt 1665 Surry,, VA d. Abt 1726 Surry,, VA John Ragan Sr. b. 1699, Surry,, VA - d. 1767 Surry,, VA m. Ann Bell ( I 've seen dates on Ancestry.com on this marriage that I'm unsure about) John Ragan Jr. b. Abt 1725 Warren, NC or Orange City,, NC d. Abt 1770 Caswell Co,, NC m. Jemimah Dougherty Children of John Jemimah (1) Nathan Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 Orange,, NC d. 2 Feb 1835 Dickson Co,, TN, USA (2) Owen b. 1753 Granville Co,, NC d. Sumner Co,, TN (3) Jesse b. Abt 1760 Orange,, NC d. Bef 1837 Dickson Co,, TN George W. Ragan b. 3 Aug 1825, Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 12 Oct 1914, Dickson Co,, TN, USA m. Sarah Jane Gilmore 22 Oct 1863 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. 4 Oct 1834 Dickson Co,, TN, USA d. 21 May 1906 Dickson Co,, TN, USA Henry Wilson Ragan b. 29 Nov 1871 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA m. Alcy Almira Robertson 1894 Dickson Co,, TN, USA b. March 1873 TN, USA William Horace Ragan b. 27 Sept 1902 Vanleer, Dickson Co, TN, USA d. 9 March 1963 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA m. Mary Elizabeth Edgin b. 31 July 1902 Thomasville, Cheatham Co, TN, USA d. 13 Jan 1983 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA William Carlton Ragan b. 6 Nov 1924 Montgomery,, TN, USA m. Catherine Hope Joines b. 28 Aug 1927 Limestone Co,, AL, USA d. 26 April 2000 Nashville, Davidson Co, TN, USA Jerry Wayne Ragan b. 3 April 1947 m. Brenda Fay Walker b. 5 April 1947 ME Children of Jerry and Brenda are: (1) Steven Alexander Ragan b. 27 Oct 1970 (2) Patrick Scott Ragan b. 30 June 1972 Best, Brenda -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of James Ragon Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:23 PM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh In ca 1771-2, John Ragon, Sen, and John Ragon, Jun, are listed on the petition to separate Caswell Co from Orange Co., NC. Owen Ragan stated in his RW pention application that he was born in Granville Co, and the family moved to Caswell Co., when he was a young child. James H. Ragon james garrett wrote: >Brenda, >Is this John Ragan Jr the s/o John Regan Sr whom both are listed in 1775 Granville Co. NC Tax List? > >In 13 Mar 1760 a John Ragan Jr had 600 acres surveyed in Granville NC. Is this your John Jr as well? > >Do you have additonal info on both John Jr & his father John Sr...when & where they were both born? > >BTW Orange County was formed in 1752 from Bladen County. If Nathan was born 1749 his birth place would of been originally Bladen, later Orange County. > > >-----Original Message----- >From: Brenda >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 11:49 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >My husband is a Ragan. His people come from Dickson Co, TN, thru Nathan >Ragan b. 16 Aug 1749 in Orange,, NC, d. 2 Feb 1835, Dickson Co, TN. He >married Elizabeth Moore of NC d. 21 May 1862. > >Nathan's father was John Ragan Jr. > >Brenda > >-----Original Message----- >From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com >[mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Dan Coker >Sent: Tuesday, September 11, 2007 9:46 AM >To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] Ragan, McIntosh > >I saw that you had a McIntosh Ragan in your line. I have a Hosea Mackintosh >W. RAGAN b.1803 Caswell County, NC, d. 1879, Crockett County, Tennessee, md >Eunice Rose abt 1835. Father was William Ragan b 1773, d 1850. I don't >have any of Hosea's siblings. Might your Azula McIntosh Ragan be a >relative? > >Dan >dancoker@yahoo.com > > > >----- Forwarded Message ---- >From: "CARHAR@aol.com" <CARHAR@aol.com> >To: scckc2mo@yahoo.com; ragan-roots@rootsweb.com >Sent: Thursday, September 6, 2007 10:25:27 PM >Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] RAGAN ROLLCALL: Darby H. RAGAN & Esther BARNETT > > >I have an Elbert Ragan (b. 1835) in my records. He was a son of my Great >Grandfather and Grandmother John Ragan and Azula McIntosh Ragan. He was >born >in either Tennessee or Anna Illinois. > >Their children were: >Elbert b.1835 >Anna b. 1837 >Jane b. 1839 >Josiah b. Jul 20, 1840 in Anna IL. my grandfather who lived after the Civil >War in Modale Iowa >Melvina b.1842 >Thina b. 1847 >William b. 1849 >John Warren b. 1 Nov.1851 in Anna IL. >Samuel N. b. 1855 > >If any of these might be a "hit" please contact me at carhar@aol.com >Thank you, Harvey A. Ragan > 1616 Butternut Ave. > Richland WA 99352 > Phone 509-946-0133 > > > > >************************************** >Get a sneak peek of the all-new AOL at >http://discover.aol.com/memed/aolcom30tour > >------------------------------- >To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to >RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the >quotes in the subject and the body of the message > > > >___________________________________________________________________________ _ >________ >Catch up on fall's hot new shows on Yahoo! TV. 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Maryellen, Did Charles Co. later become Caroline Co.? James died in Charles Co on Nanjemory Cr. -----Original Message----- From: Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 11:05 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] marriages I have all Caroline Co wills from 1699-1767...trust me, I have them all. I cannot find James Reagan. I know he was 1698 for a death date, but he had to be in a real hurry to get probated to get in before 1699. -----Original Message----- From: ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com [mailto:ragan-roots-bounces@rootsweb.com] On Behalf Of Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:49 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS] marriages I do have a database of NC marriage bonds, under all sorts of R name spellings. Give mean idea of whom you are seeking and I'll look. Be patient, they are not alphabetized or by date of county grrr. M'ellen ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

Matthew Ragan died 30 March 1716 Stafford Co., VA. No additional info William died 21 Nov 1744 Stafford Co., VA. As for Charles, according to Parish Records, his children were: Elizabeth b. 20 Oct 1731 md Wm Powell Katherine b. 1 Feb 1735 John b. 1736 James b. 1738 Elisha b. 1740 no others mentioned Jemima Regan's birth is not listed in he Parish Register, but her marriage to George Oliver is 1 Aug 1745. >From her marriage date he was born abt 1727. Where did you get the info "Charles b. 1734 md to Elizabeth Henry?" as s/o Charles? Is this supposedly the Charles of 1775 Dunmore VA? He has 5 sons: William b. 1758 Charles b. 1760 Henry b. 1762 John b. bet 1766-1772 Ahimaz b. 1774 Charles is in Shenandoah (formed from Dunmore) in 1779 with deed of 112 acres. Charles & his son Charles Jr are listed in 1785 Shanandoah Tax List 1787 Shanandoah VA Charles Ragan & Wm Ragan Also the proof of marriage of John to both Rebecca & Mary? When & where did he marry these two? Interestingly John of Bute/Warren NC was married to a Mary. He died 1790. Could this be him? He had sons: Mathew, James, & John. Did any of these o to SC? Johns on James had sons: John, James, Charles, Peter, William. As for James b. 1738 s/o Charles is there proof/evidence he md X3? What places did he settle? I do have in my notes a James b. abt 1740 who md 1st Elizabeth Hayes 2nd Nancy Cook, & 3rd Rebecca. However, I did not have the father of James identified. This James supposedly died in 1827 Knox Co., TN

Joan regan is said to have married John Wood Jr. John Wood Sr 1709 Charles Co., MD will list his wife Margaret, his son JOHN, daughter Mary Williams & Eliza Killingsworth. His other children Elijah, Jane, Ann, Sarah, & Hannah Wood. Test: Mark Attkins, JOHN RAGAN, Edward Chapman. This John Ragan is likely the son of Jaon Ragon md to John Wood Jr.

Maryellen, There is a JAMES & John Ragain in 1769 Granville. This James could have served in Rev War. -----Original Message----- From: Maryellen Horrigan Sent: Thursday, September 13, 2007 8:36 AM To: ragan-roots@rootsweb.com Subject: Re: [RAGAN-ROOTS] trouble in NC James, You are absolutely right about the marriage age...dumb, and tired...however, there is still a claimed birth of 1742 for the Revolutionary soldier, who would have been 28 in 1770 , not 13-14. I have never seen William's name along with Elizabeth Bridget in the Virginia records. No husband listed. However, I , mixed my Williams...sorry. I do think, however, we have a missing generation of a William or by a William. How do we know that the man born in 1722 ( I'd like the source that says Wm is father with E. Bridget) is the man married to Priscilla? I have a Photostat of the marriage bond of Powel Regins and Ruthe Trice...no date on it. ( must have been on the column heading) They were married in Orange County. The bond was L500 NC currency Gray Barber put up the bond with Powel. ...wow ! Powel and Gray signed their names. I also have the bond for Ephraim Riggains of Orange County NC 11 June 1807 . The bondsman was Robert Moore, and the bride to be was Ruth Izzale ( Isreal ?) Both Ephiam( his sp) and Robert signed their own names. ------------------------------- To unsubscribe from the list, please send an email to RAGAN-ROOTS-request@rootsweb.com with the word 'unsubscribe' without the quotes in the subject and the body of the message

I would now like to address James Joseph Riggins and William Powell Riggins of MO. Also a Washington Riggins that I found land records on in MO. A Washington Riggins is found buying land in 1827 in Cole Co., MO along with a Benjamins Riggins. I believe this to be the George Washington Riggins of KY listed in the William David(Powel) Riiggins line. Notes from a letter written to Virginia DeWan on 25 May 1991. from a researcher and I can only guess the last name was Riggins. In part, "one was written by a daughter of Right Riggins of ILL to her cousins in Casey Co., KY. With the comment that she wanted to be remembered to her Uncle Washington, Her father's brother George Washington Riggins, b 10 Apr 1779 was the only one who was known as Washington who was of the proper age to be an uncle. More evidence that David, George and Right were brothers." This lead me to believe that it is the one and same Washington Riggins who bought land in Cole Co.,Mo and then went back to KY later on. Now we find James Joseph Riggins in Mo below is part of a history what was written by Dr. George Washington Riggins his son. So as you can see he came to Mo in 1816. James can be found with as James and also Joseph. We are calling him James Joseph. James Joseph married on 10 Nov 1810 in Warren, Ky only a couple of Co's from Adair Co., KY. Note all the land record in MO are listed to James Riggins. FROM THE CEMETERIES IN COLE COUNTY, MO. AS RECORDED IN THE 1930'S - NOTES PAGE 203: PAGE 60 --JAMES RIGGINS HAD AN ADMINISTRATION DATED 8 JAN 1848 (418A-12), WITH WILLIAM P. AND THOMAS B. RIGGINS AS THE ADMINISTRATORS. JAMES WIFE, BURZILLA, BORN 1795, D AFTER THE 1850 CENSUS. JOSEPH RIGGINS, WAS BORN IN N.C., BUT WHEN QUITE A YOUNG MAN EMIGRATED TO KENTUCKY, WHERE HE MARRIED MISS BARZILLIA LAWLESS, THE MOTHER OF THE DOCTOR(George Washington RIGGINS). THEY LIVED IN KENTUCKY FOR SEVERAL YEARS AND IN 1816 CAME TO MO. AND LOCATED IN HOWARD COUNTY, AND BUILT THE FIRST CABIN WHERE THE TOWN OF OLD FRANKLIN WA AFTERWARDS BUILT. THE SITE OF THE PRESENT CITY OF BOONVILLE, OPPOSITE THE TOWN OF OLD FRANKLIN, WA S THEN A DENSE THICKET, AND THE INDIANS ROAMED THE FOREST AND KILLED THE SETTLERS AT THEIR OWN SWEET WILL. MR RIGGINS HAD NO NEIGHBORS NEARER THAN THE FORTS ABOVE AND BELOW HIS BACK IN, AT TOO GREAT A DISTANCE TO AFFORD HIS CONSTANT PROTECTION. SEVERAL OF HIS NEIGHBORS WERE KILLED BY THE INDIANS, AFTER THE NEIGHBORHOOD HAD BECOME MORE THICKLY SETTLED. HE LIVED AT OLD FRANKLIN ABOUT FOUR YEARS AND THEN BOUGHT THE FARM UPON WHICH DOCTOR G W RIGGINS WAS BORN. HE SHORTLY AFTERWARDS MOVED TO COLE CO., MO, WHERE HE DIED IN 1849 IN HIS SEVENTY-THIRD YEAR. HIS WIDOW SURVIVED HIM SEVERAL YEARS AND DIED AT THE AGE OF EIGHTY YEARS. We also find both James and Powell Riggins on the 1819-1826 MO tax payers record from Calloway Co., Mo. I find 10 land records on James Joseph between 1835 thru 1852 in MO. James also had a son George Washington , William Powell , John, Thomas and a daughter named Lucinda Riggins. All family names we have seen over and over. William Powell Riggins came to MO at about the same time as his brother James Joseph. I also find land record on William under the names of William and also Powell. Have to believe it was the same one. There are a total of 9 records in Ralls and Aurdrain. Note was part of Ralls. Below is a copy of his will: FROM THE WILL OF POWELL RIGGINS FROM THE MEXICO, AUDRAIN CO., MO. COURTHOUSE: I, COURT CONKWRIGHT FOUND THIS ON 1 APR 1991 AND HAS A COPY OF IT. I POWELL RIGGINS OF THE COUNTY OF AUDRAIN AND THE STATE OF MO, BEING OLD BUT IN SOUND MIND AND DISPOSING MEMORY FOR WHICH I THANK GOD AND CALLING TO MIND THE UNCERTAINLY OF HUMAN LIFE AND BEING DESEROUS TO DISPOSE OF ALL SUCH WORLDLY ESTATE AS IT HAS PLEASE GOD TO BLESS ME WITH, DO GIVE AND BEQUEATH THE SAME IN THE FOLLOWING MANNER TO WIT: THAT IS TO SAY I DESIRE THAT ALL MY JUST DEBTS HE PAID. 2ND: I GIVE A BEQUEATH TO MY BELOVED WIFE PATSY RIGGINS ALL OF MY ESTATE, REAL AND PERSONAL AND TO MIXED AND TO ALL INTEREST THEREIN TO HAVE AND TO HOLD ABSOLUTELY TO DO WITH AND DISPOSE OF AS SHE SHALL THINK FIT DURING HER NATURAL LIKE AND IF IN CARE MY SAID WIFE, PATSY RIGGINS, SHOULD DIE WITHOUT ISSUE THEN THE BALANCE OF THERE SHOULD BE ANY LEFT AT HER DEATH, TO BE EQUALLY DIVIDED BETWEEN MY GRANDCHILDREN, THAT IS TO SAY, THE CHILDREN OF JAMES RIGGINS AND JOHN MINER AS I HAVE GIVEN IN MY LIFETIME TO MY SON JOHN RIGGIN THAT I EVER INTEND HIM TO HAVE IN MY LIFE OR AFTER MY DEATH; ALSO I HAVE GIVEN TO MY DAUGHTER NANCY BRASHEAR ALL I HAVE EVER INTENDED HER TO HAVE IN MY LIFE OR AFTER MY DEATH. IN TESTIMONY WHERE OF, I POWELL RIGGINS DO SET MY HAND AND SEAL THIS 22 DAY OF FEB 1853. WITNESS BY JOHN A PEARSON AND NANCY PERSON. I SUBSCRIBED THE TESTATIORS NAME AT HIS REQUEST JOHN A PERSON. POWELL WAS ALSO KNOWN AS WILLIAM POWELL RIGGINS, ONE OF THE 3 BROTHERS. William had the following children. James, John, Nancy and William. As you can see 3 of the children are family names once again. William Powell died in ca. 1853. One thing that kind of bothers me. I find land records on both a Powell Riggins and also a William P. Riggins. They are all in Audrain Co., MO. I also have a land record dated 27th of Aug 1831 for my Henry Riggin in Madison Co., ILL that has a witness as William P. Rigins(note spelling of last name).and Jarrot Dugger. I have always believe this to be the one and same William or Powell from Audrain Co., MO. I do know from family records that our Riggin family of Madison was very close to the Riggins family of Audrain Co., Mo. Just something else that I must think about. If any questions please let me know.