Source —————————————————————————————— 1 Wesley RAGAN. Born on 3 Aug 1847. On 22 Dec 1870 when Wesley was 23, he married Rachel COLEMAN, in Randolph Co., GA. Parents —————————————————————————————— 2 John RAGAN. Born in 1794 in Sumter Or Newberry Co, SC. abt 1832 when John was 38, he married Temperance _?_, in South Carolina. They had the following children: i. Louisa Temperance (1833-1879) ii. John R. (~1835-<1870) iii. Richard (~1839-) iv. Hamilton Augustus (1841-1920) v. Preston (~1843-) vi. Ann (~1845-) vii. Mary (~1846-) 1 viii. Wesley (1847-) ix. Sarah (~1848-) x. Daniel D. (1850-1926) xi. David (~1851->1878) 3 Temperance _?_.

1 James IVEY —————————————————————————————— Spouse: Louisa Temperance RAGAN Birth: Aug 1833, South Carolina Death: Oct 1879 Father: John RAGAN (1794-) Mother: Temperance _?_ Marr: 11 Jun 1857, Randolph Co., GA Children: America Temperance (~1858-) Sarah F (~1859-) 1.1 America Temperance IVEY —————————————————————————————— Birth: abt 1858 Spouse: A.F. BASS Marr: 16 Jun 1876, Randolph Co., GA 1.2 Sarah F IVEY —————————————————————————————— Birth: abt 1859 Spouse: William R BASS Marr: 16 Oct 1879, Randolph Co., GA  Index BASS A.F. spouse of 1.1 William R spouse of 1.2 IVEY America Temperance 1.1 James 1 Sarah F 1.2 RAGAN Louisa Temperance spouse of 1 ——————————————————————————————

While I am sure things were worse at Thule than at Fort Sill, the soldier who served at the former certainly reminded me of the attitude at the latter. With "Papa" and Jeanette moving, my email correspondence has been reduced and I appreciate the daily laugh or two that I get from you. Love, Grandpa Ragan

In a message dated 4/3/00 8:57:42 AM, [email protected] writes: >Hello: > >I received your notes to "Rainajm" several days ago and was so happy to >receive more information on the Ragan Clan. I am a descendent of Nathan >Ragan thru Samuel Young and William Young Ragan. I would like to have >some questions answered in regards to your notes if you would be so kind >as to respond. No problem. I'm glad to do it. > 1-Any known significance to how John Riggin came to be known as "John >of Morumsco"? So far nobody has explained ro me just why he had that title. It would probably be interesting to know. I wonder if any of our RAGAN-ROOTer cousins knows anything about it? > 2-Any information on when and why Nathan changes his name from Riggin >to Ragan? Changes of the spelling of our surname happens quite often. Not only our surname, but others as well. I guess we have to understand that years ago our ancestors may not have had the education we get today. So when the census taker came around to interview the people, they may not have known how to spell their names correctly. Sometimes the census taker would just have to make an educated guess. In different census' (and other dicuments) I've found my own ancestors surnames spelled RAGAN, RAGIN & RAGON. > 3-My birthdate for Nathan, son of John Riggin, Jr is 1770, born in Maryland, >and I > was wondering if you can substantiate this fact as I can't mine? This info came from two different RAGAN-ROOT cousins UGeorg~ F. RIGGIN <gfriggin yahoo.com> & James <[email protected]>. Perhaps they can answer this question for us. Others who have contributed to this family lineage include Ivon RAGAN <[email protected]> and <[email protected]> You see I don't do all the research found in our database. I'll accept wht you submit, but the research is up to you. It would be helpful if people would submit their 'proofs' so others can verify the information. Some do send me their proofs, but not all. >(I don't mean to be offensive, just wanting my facts to be correct.) > No offense taken. Question everything. If it's my family we're talking about I always ask for the proofs. If you're trying to prove lineage for the SAR or DAR you *have* to have them. Sometimes it'll be 'primary' proofs, sometimes it may be 'secondary' proofs. Primary being actual birth/death certificates, court, land, or census records, Bible or church records ...etc. Secondary records include books, biographies, articles ...etc. And again question *everything*. In one biography book (from southern Illinois) I found my 3g-grandmother was named Mary LEPER, b. ca 1806, PA. Later I found she was actually Mary LEEPER. It was secondary evidence, but since we found that Alexander LEEPER had a dau named Mary, widow of William RAGAN, of Illinois (from another boigraphy book on Guernsey Co., OH), we were able to make the link. And Alexander was named in the will of Lt. Samuel LEEPER (Rev. War officer). >Any help you can provide and added information you may have available would >be appreciated. Thank you for your time. > >Mike Ragan >Dallas, TX Always glad to help Mike (hey you have a good name ;-) I may not have all (or any) of the answers, but I may be able to put you in touch with someone who does. Best wishes, Michael W. RAGAN ============= RAGAN-ROOTS List Moderator ============= I Get By With a Little Help From My Friends ... Lennon & McCartney =============

Alicia, What do you know about Sara RAGAN b. 1853-1887??? She may be my missing link!! Bren [email protected]

In a message dated 3/30/00 5:57:05 PM, [email protected] writes: >Michael, >You wouldn't happen to have a list of Riggan/Ragan families in old Bute >Co. >NC. in early 1700's would you. >Thanks, >Pat Doing a search of our database I came up with the following report: Last Name First Name Birth Date Birth Place Person ID RIGGAN Francis B. bet 1730/1735 31581 RIGGAN Priscilla 1759 Bute Co., NC (Later Warren Co.) 31584 Total: 2

In a message dated 3/30/00 10:55:45 AM, ANortham writes: >I was looking for Randolph Co., Alabama (which I should have said) but >what more do you have on Miss Mary Elizabeth "Lizzie" , No. 30161? Here's another report on her: 1 Ira Pierce RHODES —————————————————————————————— Spouse: Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” RAGAN Birth: 3 Apr 1861, Randolph Co., GA Death: 25 Jan 1926 Father: Jarrett/Jarred RAGAN (~1811-1885) Mother: Martha FULLER Marr: 9 Mar 1884, Randolph Co., GA Children: Olan J. (1884-1957) Idus Lee (1886-1977) Marcus Hall (1893-1975) Carl Rubye 1.1 Olan J. RHODES —————————————————————————————— Birth: 7 Dec 1884, Randolph Co., GA Death: 10 Nov 1957 Burial: Two Hope Cemetery Near Coleman, Randolph Co., GA Spouse: Gladys ANDERSON Children: Carl 1.1.1a Carl RHODES* —————————————————————————————— Spouse: Annabelle SUTTON Other spouses Alline HARRISON 1.1.1b Carl RHODES* (See above) —————————————————————————————— Spouse: Alline HARRISON Other spouses Annabelle SUTTON 1.2 Idus Lee RHODES —————————————————————————————— Birth: 23 Dec 1886, Randolph Co., GA Death: 24 Sep 1977 Burial: Cuthbert Cemetery Spouse: Charlotte JOHNSON 1.3a Marcus Hall RHODES* —————————————————————————————— Birth: 22 Jan 1893 Death: 14 Oct 1975 Burial: Two Hope Cemetery Near Coleman, Randolph Co., GA Spouse: Willie MOORE Other spouses Rachel CLARK 1.3b Marcus Hall RHODES* (See above) —————————————————————————————— Spouse: Rachel CLARK Other spouses Willie MOORE 1.4 Carl RHODES —————————————————————————————— Spouse: Juliette _?_ 1.5 Rubye RHODES —————————————————————————————— Spouse: Harley Harrison LAWLEY Sr.  Index ANDERSON Gladys spouse of 1.1 CLARK Rachel spouse of 1.3b HARRISON Alline spouse of 1.1.1b JOHNSON Charlotte spouse of 1.2 LAWLEY Harley Harrison Sr. spouse of 1.5 MOORE Willie spouse of 1.3a RAGAN Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” spouse of 1 RHODES Carl 1.4 Carl 1.1.1a Idus Lee 1.2 Ira Pierce 1 Marcus Hall 1.3a Olan J. 1.1 Rubye 1.5 SUTTON Annabelle spouse of 1.1.1a _?_ Juliette spouse of 1.4 —————————————————————————————— Michael W. RAGAN 103 Spring St/118 Main St Stevenson, AL 35772 (256) 437-8651/8282 [email protected]

In a message dated 3/30/00 3:08:43 PM, ANortham writes: >Michael: > >How about No. 30153 and No. 30161. My great-great grandpa was John Thomas >Goodson, but the dates and locations are so close I'd like to hear about >John Thomas Ragan. > >Who knows. My whole family could've mistakenly been saying Randolph Co., >Alabama instead of Georgia all these years. Though some claim to have >visited a "Ragan" cemetary near Wedowee. I'd like to drive over and see >for myself. > >Thanks again, > >Alicia Alicia, Here are a couple reports on those two people: =========== Source —————————————————————————————— 1 Rebecca RAGAN. Born on 26 Jun 1858. Rebecca married _?_ BROWN. Parents —————————————————————————————— 2 Jarrett/Jarred RAGAN. Born abt 1811 in Sumter Co., SC. Jarrett/Jarred died in Randolph Co., GA. on 18 Dec 1885; he was 74. On 18 Jan 1847 when Jarrett/Jarred was 36, he married Martha Ann IVEY, in Randolph Co., GA. Randolph co., bk 2 pg 42. They had the following children: i. Eliza (~1848-1927) ii. William M. (1849-1932) iii. John Thomas (1851-1945) iv. Sarah (1853-1887) v. Seabron (1855-1932) 1 vi. Rebecca (1858-) 3 Martha Ann IVEY. Grandparents —————————————————————————————— 4 John RAGAN. Born in 1794 in Sumter Or Newberry Co, SC. John married _?_ _?_. They had the following children: 2 i. Jarrett/Jarred (~1811-1885) ii. _?_ (1814-) iii. _?_ (1826-) iv. _?_ (1828-) 5 _?_ _?_. 6 Wike IVEY. Born in 1801 in Southampton Co., VA. Wike died on 29 May 1864; he was 63. On 14 Nov 1822 when Wike was 21, he married Sarah ADAMS, in Columbia Co., GA. They had one child: 3 i. Martha Ann 7 Sarah ADAMS. Born in 1806. Sarah died on 28 Nov 1881; she was 75. —————————————————————————————— ============ End first report =========== Source —————————————————————————————— 1 Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” RAGAN. Born on 3 Apr 1861 in Randolph Co., GA. Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” died on 25 Jan 1926; she was 64. Buried in Two Hope Cem.-Coleman, GA. On 9 Mar 1884 when Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” was 22, she married Ira Pierce RHODES, in Randolph Co., GA. Bk 5 Pg 242. They had the following children: i. Olan J. (1884-1957) ii. Idus Lee (1886-1977) iii. Marcus Hall (1893-1975) iv. Carl v. Rubye Parents —————————————————————————————— 2 Jarrett/Jarred RAGAN. Born abt 1811 in Sumter Co., SC. Jarrett/Jarred died in Randolph Co., GA. on 18 Dec 1885; he was 74. On 2 Dec 1858 when Jarrett/Jarred was 47, he married Martha FULLER, in Randolph Co., GA. randolph co., bk 2 pg 535. They had the following children: i. Idella (~1867-) ii. James Henry (1860-1943) 1 iii. Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” (1861-1926) iv. Frances Alice (1867-1868) v. Ada Lee (1869-1907) vi. Robert “Bob” (1871-1958) vii. Susan Cornella (1872-1944) viii. Donna Adline “Addie” (1875-1969) 3 Martha FULLER. Grandparents —————————————————————————————— 4 John RAGAN. Born in 1794 in Sumter Or Newberry Co, SC. John married _?_ _?_. They had the following children: 2 i. Jarrett/Jarred (~1811-1885) ii. _?_ (1814-) iii. _?_ (1826-) iv. _?_ (1828-) 5 _?_ _?_. 6 Burley FULLER. Burley married Frances _?_. They had one child: 3 i. Martha 7 Frances _?_. —————————————————————————————— Michael W. RAGAN 103 Spring St/118 Main St Stevenson, AL 35772 (256) 437-8651/8282 [email protected] ===========

Michael, You wouldn't happen to have a list of Riggan/Ragan families in old Bute Co. NC. in early 1700's would you. Thanks, Pat

Hi Rebecca and other RAGAN Rooters, There is some thought that Joseph Wesley RAGAN is the older brother of John Wesley RAGAN b 13 May 1819 probably in TN. John Wesley RAGAN was the son of Jesse RAGAN and Nellie PARISH. John Wesley RAGAN married my g-g-grandmother's older sister, Letticia TYCER in Charlotte, Dickson Co., TN 04 March 1838. It is believed that six of nine of their children were born in Dickson Co., TN prior to the family moving to the Dallas, Texas area about 1855. This connection seems hard to prove but perhaps Michael or someone on the list will have convincing information. If I can be of further help, just let me know. I look forward to hearing from you and/or others who have information about this line. Lonna Jean Conroy (Idaho) Working file: May contain errors. All information and sources should be independently verified. Descendants of John Wesley Ragan Generation No. 1 1. JOHN WESLEY2 RAGAN (JESSE1) was born 13 May 1819 in Prob. Tennessee, and died near Dallas, Texas. He married LETTICIA TYCER 04 March 1838 in Charlotte, Dickson County, Tennessee, daughter of ELLIS TYCER and RACHEL STANSBURY. She was born 26 August 1818 in Dickson Co., Tennessee, and died near Dallas, Texas. John Wesley Ragan was the son of Jesse RAGAN and Nellie PARISH. Notes for JOHN WESLEY RAGAN: Source: 1840 Dickson Co., TN Census Index Source: Ward Warren, Dallas, TX and Juanita Mings Source: Dickson County Marriage Records: Letticia Tycer to John W. Ragan, 10 March 1838, executed by John Eubanks, J.P. Notes for LETTICIA TYCER: Source: 1820-40 Dickson Co., Tn Census Source: Ward Warren, Dallas, TX and Juanita Mings Source: Dickson County Marriage Records: Letticia Tycer to John W. Ragan, 10 March 1838, executed by John Eubanks, J.P. More About JOHN RAGAN and LETTICIA TYCER: Marriage: 04 March 1838, Charlotte, Dickson County, Tennessee Children of JOHN RAGAN and LETTICIA TYCER are: i. LOUISA ADELAIDE3 RAGAN, b. 01 January 1839, Dickson County, Tenessee; d. 24 March 1937, Hunt County, TX; m. WILLIAM CAPERS MINGS, 12 January 1856; b. 10 February 1831, Montgomery, Alabama; d. 03 May 1913, Hunt County, Texas. More About LOUISA ADELAIDE RAGAN: Burial: March 1937, Donelton Cemetery, Lone Oak, Hunt County, TX More About WILLIAM CAPERS MINGS: Burial: May 1913, Donelton Cemetery, Lone Oak, Hunt County, TX More About WILLIAM MINGS and LOUISA RAGAN: Marriage: 12 January 1856 ii. SARAH RAGAN, b. 08 November 1840, Tennessee; d. 15 June 1922, Quinlin, Texas. iii. WILLIAM RAGAN, b. July 1841, Tennessee; d. 11 July 1890. iv. TENNESSEE RAGAN, b. 31 March 1843, Tennessee; m. ? MORRIS. v. VIRGINIA RAGAN, b. 10 October 1850; d. 24 September 1866. vi. JAMES RAGAN, b. 23 February 1853, Probably Tennessee. More About JAMES RAGAN: Miscellaneous: May have died young at age 4 vii. DIXON RAGAN, b. 30 July 1855; d. 08 November 1874. viii. ESTHER RAGAN, b. 25 January 1858; d. 25 January 1894; m. ROBERT WALTON. ix. LAURA RAGAN, b. 22 May 1859; m. ? MERCHANT. >snip Subject: [RAGAN-ROOTS-L] JOSEPH WESLEY RAGAN Date: Wed, 29 Mar 2000 21:18:46 -0800 From: LANCE & REBECCA SIMMONS" <[email protected]> To: [email protected] HELLO AGAIN COUSINS HERE IS A DESCENDANT REPORT FROM MY LINE OF JOSEPH WESLEY RAGAN THRU WILLIAM EDWARD RAGAN. IF ANY ONE CAN ADD TO THIS I WOULD BE GRATEFULL HAVE HIT A DEAD END WITH JOSEPH WESLEY AS OTHERS HAVE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE CAN HELP OR YOU HAVE COMMENTS ON THIS LINE. REBECCA SIMMONS [email protected] Descendants of Joseph Wesley Ragan Generation No. 1 1. Joseph Wesley1 Ragan was born Abt. 1806 in N.C.. He married Rachel Turner August 29, 1832 in DICKINSON CO. TN, daughter of William Dillard and Prisilla Thomas. Child of Joseph Ragan and Rachel Turner is: + 2 i. William E2 Ragan, born November 04, 1839 in TN; died February 27, 1909 in GUION ARK. Generation No. 2 2. William E2 Ragan (Joseph Wesley1) was born November 04, 1839 in TN, and died February 27, 1909 in GUION ARK. He married (1) Mary T Rainey. He married (2) Olive Cantrell April 19, 1857. Children of William Ragan and Mary Rainey are: 3 i. William David3 Ragan, born May 04, 1869; died March 29, 1946. + 4 ii. Lucetta Annie Ragan, born December 14, 1871; died February 05, 1951 in WEST PLAINS,MO. 5 iii. George Washington Ragan, born September 19, 1873. 6 iv. Joseph Milton Ragan, born August 13, 1876; died November 03, 1951. 7 v. Stella Jane Ragan, born March 23, 1877; died March 29, 1952. 8 vi. John Benjaman Ragan, born April 07, 1879; died March 11, 1932. 9 vii. Martha Rosetta Ragan, born October 09, 1882. 10 viii. Sarah Francis Ragan, born October 02, 1889. 11 ix. Manuel Elcana Ragan, born October 15, 1884; died August 02, 1885. 12 x. Charles Iriwn Ragan, born January 02, 1887; died January 07, 1887. Children of William Ragan and Olive Cantrell are: 13 i. James Newton3 Ragan, born February 11, 1858. 14 ii. Margert Charlotty Elizabeth Ragan, born April 15, 1860; died January 18, 1927. Generation No. 3 4. Lucetta Annie3 Ragan (William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born December 14, 1871, and died February 05, 1951 in WEST PLAINS,MO. She married Phillip Stokes October 11, 1888 in ADLER ARK, son of Francis Stokes and Fannie Fisher. Children of Lucetta Ragan and Phillip Stokes are: + 15 i. Tim Mayfield4 Stokes, born April 19, 1895 in LOOMBURG, ARK; died October 26, 1970 in WEST PLAINS, MO. 16 ii. Dovie May Stokes, born February 02, 1890 in DRYTOWN, IZARD COUNTY, ARK; died in WEST PLAINS,MO. She married Sam Williams. 17 iii. William Milton Stokes, born March 31, 1892 in DRYTOWN, IZARD COUNTY, ARK; died December 10, 1947 in VAN NUYS, CA. He married Winnie Fine February 02, 1916 in WEST PLAINS, MO. 18 iv. Delia A Stokes, born December 31, 1898; died January 15, 1900. Generation No. 4 15. Tim Mayfield4 Stokes (Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born April 19, 1895 in LOOMBURG, ARK, and died October 26, 1970 in WEST PLAINS, MO. He married Grace Audrey Brown June 10, 1921, daughter of Edward Brown and Mary Foster. Notes for Tim Mayfield Stokes: TIM STOKES ARMY SERIAL # 3,793,296 INDUCTED IN WEBB CITY, MO JULY 23 1918 ORGANIZATINS SERVED IN: 164 DOP. BRIG TO AUG 9/18;CO A ENGRS. PVT 1 CL HONORABLY DISCHARGED FEB 15, 1919. More About Tim Mayfield Stokes: Cause of Death: MYOCARDIAL INFARTION/ ASHD Military service: July 23, 1918, INDUCTED IN THE ARMY Occupation: MECHANIC/ OWNED A GARAGE Social Security #: 429-28-8867 >end snip

Alicia, I'm going to answer your email by sending a copy to our group. This contains some info that may help some of our other cousins. In a message dated 3/29/00 1:00:38 PM, ANortham writes: >I bet he appreciates us all knowing his age! ;-) > I don't think he'll care. Of course he hasn't responded to my 'Happy Birthday' message yet. Maybe he is upset. :-( >Dangit, Michael, I still can't make a connection and I've got so many "closes"! > And here I am in Alabama with you! You and I have just got to be kin. Actually I may have fooled you kiddo. I'm not "Southern Born and Southern Bred" (love that song). I was born in Flint, Michigan. > What do you know of Randolph Co. Ragans? I know a little, very little. Are you talking about Randoplh Co., GA or AL? Is there a Randolph Co., AL? I just did a search through our database and only found Randolph Co., GA, VA, NC, IL. (not all were RAGANs - see the report below. There were 55 hits.) > The information I need is about to go with a 90 year old aunt. She keeps >promising to talk, but doesn't. And I guess a well brought up Southern >girl just doesn't press a 90 year old aunt. > >Bummer. Bummer is right. It may be hard Alicia, but you *need* to get her to talk to you. Make it a point to go visit her and be persistant about it. Spend some time with her, ask questions. Ask her if she has any old photos of the family that she might show you. See to it the photos are marked with the names of the people in them (after she's gone you won't know who they are). Ask her about her parents, about her grandparents, about her g-grandparents, about her siblings ...etc. Show her that you're interested in her family. You are aren't you? Then ask her kiddo! Once she's gone all her information will be gone with her. Many times I could kick myself for not spending more time with my grandparents asking questions. But now they're all gone. Now it's just TOO LATE. Of course back when they were all alive I wasn't all that interested in genealogy. Fortunately when my grandmother RAMER passed away back in 1985 I had a chance to sit down with grandpa and go through a lot of their old photos. He gave me quite a few of them and I wrote names on the back of everyone he knew about. I even wrote names on the back of the photos he didn't give me. (I inherited them later.) I'm sure glad I did that! > >Oh, well, Happy Birthday to your brother from a Ragan cousin in Cullman >Co. > >Alicia Here's the result of a search through the database for "Randolph Co" (if you're interested in seeing more on any of these people send me the "ID" number listed. I'll generate a report on that person): =========== Last Name First Name Birth Date Birth Place Person ID ANDERSON Amos J. ca 1821 Randolph Co., Illinois 254 ANDERSON Carroll 3 Aug 1827 370 BIGGS Rosanna 27 Aug 1808 3249 CALLAWAY Lucy H 15 Aug 1819 GA 14303 ELLIS Joseph 1808 Tennessee 33286 FINNEY Clarence 22 Oct 1875 Illinois 2401 GROVER Harley E. 29 Jan 1927 31011 HOWELL Eli 33806 IVEY Wike 1801 Southampton Co., VA 30158 KISER Wiley Jackson 21 Feb 1815 Cabarrus Co, NC, in the hills of western NC. Source: Kiser Family Journal by Mrs. Dixon. 33754 McNeil Laura J 14358 NICHOLS Barney J. 2 Feb 1897 Randolph Co., GA 30802 PROCTOR Wiliam ca 1820 Randolph Co., North Carolina 158 RAGAN Ada Lee 29 Jan 1869 Randolph Co., GA 30237 RAGAN Annie Mae 14 Feb 1890 30748 RAGAN Carrie Lee Henz 28 Aug 1877 Randolph Co., GA (Prob) 30305 RAGAN Charlie Henry 26 Feb 1889 30747 RAGAN Clara Mae 14 May 1897 Randolph Co., GA 29773 RAGAN Donna Adline “Addie” 2 Dec 1875 Randolph Co., GA 30242 RAGAN Edgar Rufus 28 Jul 1886 Coleman, Randolph Co., GA 29768 RAGAN Eldora Irene 10 Sep 1879 Randolph Co., GA 29763 RAGAN Eliza abt 1848 Randolph Co., GA 30148 RAGAN Ennis Barnabus 30 Jun 1899 Coleman, Randolph Co., GA 29774 RAGAN Frances Alice 10 Dec 1867 Randolph Co., GA 30162 RAGAN Hamilton Augustus 4 May 1841 Randolph Co., GA 27541 RAGAN Ira Arthur 8 Jun 1882 Randolph Co., GA 29766 RAGAN Jack Roy 23 Jun 1890 Randolph Co., GA 29770 RAGAN James Henry 8 Mar 1860 Randolph Co., GA. 30160 RAGAN James Lester 1899 Randolph Co., GA 30754 RAGAN Jarrett/Jarred abt 1811 Sumter Co., SC 29738 RAGAN Jesse Carlton 31 Jul 1887 Randolph Co., GA 30746 RAGAN Jesse Howard 8 Oct 1913 30989 RAGAN Joe E. 17 Jan 1919 30992 RAGAN John R. abt 1835 30139 RAGAN John Thomas 22 Feb 1851 Randolph Co., GA. 30150 RAGAN Leola Clyde 29 Jun 1888 Randolph Co., GA 29769 RAGAN Louisa Temperance Aug 1833 South Carolina 30138 RAGAN Mary Elizabeth “Lizzie” 3 Apr 1861 Randolph Co., GA 30161 RAGAN May 25 Oct 1879 Randolph Co., GA (Probably) 30307 RAGAN Myra Alberta 9 Jul 1895 Coleman, Randolph Co., GA 29772 RAGAN Raleigh 22 Dec 1907 Randolph Co., GA 30756 RAGAN Richard abt 1839 30140 RAGAN Robert “Bob” 8 Sep 1871 Randolph Co., GA 30239 RAGAN Seabron 13 May 1855 Randolph Co., GA. 29761 RAGAN Seabron Elmer 3 Aug 1902 Coleman, Randolph Co., GA 29775 RAGAN Stanley Elmer 24 Oct 1928 30987 RAGAN Thomas Jefferson “Burney” 12 Dec 1891 Randolph Co., GA 29771 RAGAN Wesley 3 Aug 1847 30145 RAGAN William Emory 24 Dec 1891 Randolph Co., GA 30749 RAGAN William M. 14 Dec 1849 Randolph Co., Ga. 30149 RAGAN Willie Emmitt 25 May 1884 Coleman, Randolph Co., GA 29767 RHODES Idus Lee 23 Dec 1886 Randolph Co., GA 30761 RHODES Marcus Hall 22 Jan 1893 30762 RHODES Olan J. 7 Dec 1884 Randolph Co., GA 30760 VARNER Joseph Lumpkin 18 Jan 1839 Jasper, GA 14304 Total: 55 ========== Later Cuz, Michael W. RAGAN ============= RAGAN-ROOTS List Moderator ============= I'm not saying that the customer service in my bank is bad, but I went in the other day and asked the clerk to check my balance. She leaned over and pushed me! =============

HELLO AGAIN COUSINS HERE IS A DESCENDANT REPORT FROM MY LINE OF JOSEPH WESLEY RAGAN THRU WILLIAM EDWARD RAGAN. IF ANY ONE CAN ADD TO THIS I WOULD BE GRATEFULL HAVE HIT A DEAD END WITH JOSEPH WESLEY AS OTHERS HAVE. PLEASE LET ME KNOW IF ANYONE CAN HELP OR YOU HAVE COMMENTS ON THIS LINE. REBECCA SIMMONS [email protected] Descendants of Joseph Wesley Ragan Generation No. 1 1. Joseph Wesley1 Ragan was born Abt. 1806 in N.C.. He married Rachel Turner August 29, 1832 in DICKINSON CO. TN, daughter of William Dillard and Prisilla Thomas. Child of Joseph Ragan and Rachel Turner is: + 2 i. William E2 Ragan, born November 04, 1839 in TN; died February 27, 1909 in GUION ARK. Generation No. 2 2. William E2 Ragan (Joseph Wesley1) was born November 04, 1839 in TN, and died February 27, 1909 in GUION ARK. He married (1) Mary T Rainey. He married (2) Olive Cantrell April 19, 1857. Children of William Ragan and Mary Rainey are: 3 i. William David3 Ragan, born May 04, 1869; died March 29, 1946. + 4 ii. Lucetta Annie Ragan, born December 14, 1871; died February 05, 1951 in WEST PLAINS,MO. 5 iii. George Washington Ragan, born September 19, 1873. 6 iv. Joseph Milton Ragan, born August 13, 1876; died November 03, 1951. 7 v. Stella Jane Ragan, born March 23, 1877; died March 29, 1952. 8 vi. John Benjaman Ragan, born April 07, 1879; died March 11, 1932. 9 vii. Martha Rosetta Ragan, born October 09, 1882. 10 viii. Sarah Francis Ragan, born October 02, 1889. 11 ix. Manuel Elcana Ragan, born October 15, 1884; died August 02, 1885. 12 x. Charles Iriwn Ragan, born January 02, 1887; died January 07, 1887. Children of William Ragan and Olive Cantrell are: 13 i. James Newton3 Ragan, born February 11, 1858. 14 ii. Margert Charlotty Elizabeth Ragan, born April 15, 1860; died January 18, 1927. Generation No. 3 4. Lucetta Annie3 Ragan (William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born December 14, 1871, and died February 05, 1951 in WEST PLAINS,MO. She married Phillip Stokes October 11, 1888 in ADLER ARK, son of Francis Stokes and Fannie Fisher. Children of Lucetta Ragan and Phillip Stokes are: + 15 i. Tim Mayfield4 Stokes, born April 19, 1895 in LOOMBURG, ARK; died October 26, 1970 in WEST PLAINS, MO. 16 ii. Dovie May Stokes, born February 02, 1890 in DRYTOWN, IZARD COUNTY, ARK; died in WEST PLAINS,MO. She married Sam Williams. 17 iii. William Milton Stokes, born March 31, 1892 in DRYTOWN, IZARD COUNTY, ARK; died December 10, 1947 in VAN NUYS, CA. He married Winnie Fine February 02, 1916 in WEST PLAINS, MO. 18 iv. Delia A Stokes, born December 31, 1898; died January 15, 1900. Generation No. 4 15. Tim Mayfield4 Stokes (Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born April 19, 1895 in LOOMBURG, ARK, and died October 26, 1970 in WEST PLAINS, MO. He married Grace Audrey Brown June 10, 1921, daughter of Edward Brown and Mary Foster. Notes for Tim Mayfield Stokes: TIM STOKES ARMY SERIAL # 3,793,296 INDUCTED IN WEBB CITY, MO JULY 23 1918 ORGANIZATINS SERVED IN: 164 DOP. BRIG TO AUG 9/18;CO A ENGRS. PVT 1 CL HONORABLY DISCHARGED FEB 15, 1919. More About Tim Mayfield Stokes: Cause of Death: MYOCARDIAL INFARTION/ ASHD Military service: July 23, 1918, INDUCTED IN THE ARMY Occupation: MECHANIC/ OWNED A GARAGE Social Security #: 429-28-8867 Children of Tim Stokes and Grace Brown are: + 19 i. Edward Thomas5 Stokes, born August 27, 1923 in WEST PLAINS, MO. 20 ii. Culen Stokes, born August 21, 1927 in Viola, ARk. She married Harlin Haughn November 17, 1944 in Salem, Ark. 21 iii. Marie Stokes, born October 01, 1925. Generation No. 5 19. Edward Thomas5 Stokes (Tim Mayfield4, Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born August 27, 1923 in WEST PLAINS, MO. He married Betty Jo Hager April 19, 1943 in VIOLA, ARK, daughter of Joe Hager and Hazel Tackitt. Children of Edward Stokes and Betty Hager are: + 22 i. Vickie Lynn6 Stokes, born January 16, 1949 in WEST PLAINS,MO. + 23 ii. Larry Don Stokes, born June 25, 1944; died September 11, 1983 in SOUTHFORK CEM.. Generation No. 6 22. Vickie Lynn6 Stokes (Edward Thomas5, Tim Mayfield4, Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born January 16, 1949 in WEST PLAINS,MO. She married Billy Ray Johnson December 23, 1966 in CURRY STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST , WEST PLAINS, MO, son of Evert Johnson and Ruby Edwards. Children of Vickie Stokes and Billy Johnson are: 24 i. Rebecca Michele7 Johnson, born May 02, 1972 in TULSA, OK. She married Lance Christian Simmons February 25, 1995 in CURRY STREET CHURCH OF CHRIST , WEST PLAINS, MO. More About Rebecca Michele Johnson: Baptism: WEST 160 CHURCH OF CHRIST E-MAIL address: [email protected] Graduation: 1990, WEST PLAINS HIGH SCHOOL Occupation: paramedic/ cardiology office asst. More About Lance Christian Simmons: Age of Marriage: February 25, 1995, 26 YEARS OLD Education: 1989, POTOSI HIGH SCHOOL Nationality: SWEDISH, RUSSIAN, SERBIAN + 25 ii. Kimberly Diane Johnson, born October 13, 1975 in WEST PLAINS,MO. 23. Larry Don6 Stokes (Edward Thomas5, Tim Mayfield4, Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born June 25, 1944, and died September 11, 1983 in SOUTHFORK CEM.. He married Becky Ann Bridges, daughter of Jim Bridges and Tackitt. Children of Larry Stokes and Becky Bridges are: + 26 i. Debbie7 Stokes, born December 27. + 27 ii. Donald Keith Stokes, born July 02. + 28 iii. Ladonna Stokes, born July 02. Generation No. 7 25. Kimberly Diane7 Johnson (Vickie Lynn6 Stokes, Edward Thomas5, Tim Mayfield4, Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born October 13, 1975 in WEST PLAINS,MO. She married Micheal John Wade April 24, 1999 in WEST PLAINS, MO. Child of Kimberly Johnson and Micheal Wade is: 29 i. Rachel Lynn8 Wade, born November 01, 1999 in West PLAINS,MO. 26. Debbie7 Stokes (Larry Don6, Edward Thomas5, Tim Mayfield4, Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born December 27. She married Lynn Stowers. Children of Debbie Stokes and Lynn Stowers are: 30 i. Jamie8 Stowers. 31 ii. Levi Don Stowers. 32 iii. Brittany Stowers. 27. Donald Keith7 Stokes (Larry Don6, Edward Thomas5, Tim Mayfield4, Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born July 02. He married (1) Cindy. He married (2) Sherry Ann. Child of Donald Stokes and Cindy is: 33 i. Dillion Thomas8 Stokes. Children of Donald Stokes and Sherry Ann are: 34 i. Tiffany8 Stokes. 35 ii. Zachary Stokes. 28. Ladonna7 Stokes (Larry Don6, Edward Thomas5, Tim Mayfield4, Lucetta Annie3 Ragan, William E2, Joseph Wesley1) was born July 02. She married Jeff Sullivan. Child of Ladonna Stokes and Jeff Sullivan is: 36 i. Taylor8 Sullivan.

Hello cousins, This evening our cousin Randy REGAN ([email protected]) put me in touch with a Mary Regan Knost ([email protected]). She is looking for info on her family (listed below). I couldn't seem to connect her to anyone already in our database so I thought I'd send her info to our family (all you cousins ... or should I say all y'all cousins ;-). If anyone can make a link for her please let us know. I sent her an email with an invitation to join our group. Perhaps we'll hear from her. Here's her known info: ============== 1 Daniel REGAN b. 11 Mar 1841, Ireland & Margaret THOMPSON b. 10 Mar 1845 | 1.1 Daniel REGAN | b. 1868 | d. 1922 | 1.2 James Alexander REGAN | b. 1870 | d. 1948 | & Mary Brodwick LAMBERT | m. 11 Apr 1915 | | 1.2.1 George REGAN | | 1.2.2 John Andrew REGAN | | 1.2.3 Athilene REGAN | | 1.2.4 Dorothy REGAN | 1.3 John REGAN | b. 1872 | d. 1927 | & Anna MALONE | | 1.3.1 Aileen REGAN | | 1.3.2 Margaret REGAN | | 1.3.3 Andrew REGAN | 1.4 Mary Ann REGAN | b. 1874 | d. 1910 | 1.5 Honorah REGAN | b. 1876 | 1.6 William REGAN | b. 1878 | 1.7 Margaret REGAN | b. 1881 | 1.8 Sarrah Jane REGAN | b. 1883 | 1.9 Andrew REGAN | b. 1886 | 1.10 Elize “Lizzie” REGAN | b. 1889 ============== Good night Y'all! I'm going to bed. Michael W. RAGAN ============== RAGAN-ROOTS List Moderator =============

Dear RAGAN-ROOTer Cousins, This morning I sent a "Happy 50th Birthday" wish to my younger brother Bradley Curtis RAGAN ([email protected]). I had intended to send it to my immediate family only (dad & siblings), but instead I drug out the RAGAN-ROOTS address from my address book and stuck it into the "To" field of the email. I apologize for the mistake. Bradley is a member of our group so I guess he got the message. Anyway "Happy 50th Birthday Bradley (you old man)! ;-) Oh well ... Michael W. RAGAN ============= RAGAN-ROOTS (Embarrased) List Moderator ============= It's hard to be nostalgic when you can't remember anything. =============

In a message dated 3/28/00 3:35:27 PM, GAEILGE 7 writes: >MIKE >AS SOON AS I FIND OUT HOW TO DO THAT I WILL SEND IT TO YOU. > DON DON, Good. Just let me know when you're going to send it. It should'nt be too hard. Look at your instructions under "Exporting GedComs". Once you get it exported just send it via email as an attached file and I'll take it from there. What I'll do is import it into a new file, open it and make a compasison to our existing database. Then I'll mark the people we don't have and put them into the main database. One thing you need to consider is people who are still living. Sometimes they may object to being listed. They might consent if you list their birthdates as "Private". Or you can just request that I don't "mark" them in the main database. (That way when I export a new GedCom to be posted on the Net they won't be included.) Whatever...just be sure to check. I have had objections in the past and I certainly don't want to upset anyone. It's a privacy thing I guess. Sometimes people will allow their names and dates to be listed as long as they're not included in the GedComs I post on the Net. And I can handle that. Personally I don't understand why anyone would object, but then I'm a genealogist. I want to be sure *all* our research and information on my family is preserved for all our future descendants to research. Later, Michael ============ RAGAN-ROOTS List Moderator ============ I can spell, I just can't tipe ============ If you find something you like, buy a lifetime supply, because they will stop making it. ============

Happy Half-Century Bradley! You're now officially "OLD"! Have a good 'un kiddo! Michael

Just in case anyone has been wondering, the state of Oregon was not named after a person named O'Regon. Oh well. See the following link - http://www.econ.state.or.us/KIDRPT.HTM Randy

Mike, At the beginning of Delores Wagoners line, there is a bunch of "a's" and "e's". What does it mean, and how do you type them? Thanks, Bren

Hello Cousins! This lineage was submitted by our cousin Dolores Wagner ([email protected]). Thanks for your input Delores. Your family is now part of our database. Michael ========== First Generation —————————————————————————————— 1. Alfred Asa RAGAN. Born abt 1835 in Georgia. On 9 Sep 1860 when Alfred Asa was 25, he first married Martha RUSSELL, in Harrison Co., Texas. Born abt 1832 in Mississippi. Martha died in Titus Co., Texas aft 1880; she was 48. They had the following children: 2 i. Samuel (1861-1944) 3 ii. Peter Franklin (1863-1900) 4 iii. Carrie Belle (1866-1943) 5 iv. William Lee (1869-) 6 v. Joseph Hull (1872-1955) Alfred Asa second married Vinnie C. BROWN. Born on 31 Aug 1864 in Mt. Pleasant, Titus Co., TX. Second Generation —————————————————————————————— 2. Samuel RAGAN. Born on 29 Jun 1861 in Harrison Co., TX. Samuel died in Harleton, Harrison Co., TX. on 22 Jan 1944; he was 82. Buried in Liberty Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX. Samuel married Etta BLACKBURN. Born on 31 May 1870. Etta died in Harleton, Harrison Co., TX. on 29 Sep 1965; she was 95. Buried in Liberty Cemetery, Harrison Co., TX. 3. Peter Franklin RAGAN. Born on 11 Feb 1863 in Harrison Co., TX. Peter Franklin died in Titus Co., TX. on 20 Sep 1900; he was 37. Buried in Spring Hill Cemetery, Titus Co., TX. Peter Franklin married Alice _?_. They had the following children: 7 i. Willie 8 ii. Albert 9 iii. Roy 10 iv. Martha 11 v. Charlie Edward (1884-) 4. Carrie Belle RAGAN. Born on 12 Apr 1866 in Prob. Harrison Co., TX. Carrie Belle died in Longview, Gregg Co., TX. on 27 Jan 1943; she was 76. In 1883 when Carrie Belle was 16, she married Richard Marshall SMITH, in Titus Co., TX. Born on 10 Mar 1861 in Titus Co., TX. Richard Marshall died in Longview, Gregg Co., TX. on 20 Aug 1934; he was 73. 5. William Lee RAGAN. Born on 1 Jul 1869. 6. Joseph Hull RAGAN. Born on 27 Jul 1872. Joseph Hull died on 25 May 1955; he was 82. Joseph Hull married Mollie WAKEFIELD. Mollie died in Mar 1947. They had the following children: 12 i. Gertrude 13 ii. Luther 14 iii. Harvey 15 iv. James Third Generation —————————————————————————————— 7. Willie RAGAN. 8. Albert RAGAN. 9. Roy RAGAN. 10. Martha RAGAN. 11. Charlie Edward RAGAN. Born on 19 Nov 1884 in Titus Co., Texas. 12. Gertrude RAGAN. 13. Luther RAGAN. 14. Harvey RAGAN. 15. James RAGAN. —————————————————————————————— Michael W. RAGAN 118 Main St Stevenson, AL 35772 (256) 437-8651/8282 [email protected] =========== There once was a girl named Irene Who lived on distilled kerosene But she started absorbin' A new hydrocarbon And since then has never benzine. ===========

Hello cousins! Our cousin Bill REAGAN has the latest copy of our GedCom available at: http://ourworld.compuserve.com/homepages/billreagan/ I've also uploaded a copy to the "Roots Forum" on AOL. It should be available by tomorrow (Monday). We now have over 35,000 people in our database! Thanks to all who have shared their families with us. Without your help all this would not be possible. Keep 'em coming gang! If your family isn't part of our database yet by all means let me know and I'll be glad to add your information too. (The GedCom format is prefered.) Best wishes to all. Michael W. RAGAN ============= RAGAN-ROOTS List Moderator ============= "We secure our friends not by accepting favors but by doing them." ============= I use to be Schizophrenic, but we're OK now. =============