Dear Jemima Gee, I have come into contact with a lady who is not of Ratliff descent, but her area in Texas is pretty full of them. She gave me a census report I believe from around 1830 to 1860, as I am waiting for date confirmation now. It is under Ratliff and reads this way. Ratliff, Guilford 30 M Farmer AR M. T. 21 F AR Job R. 6 M TX Joseph 3 M TX William D. 1 M TX Okay, I am taking a long shot here and asking you what you think. M. T., could that be Mahala Thompson Ratliff or Mary Thompson Ratliff. I think with the names of the children it is probably a Mary T. wife of S. Gilford Ratliff. The Date of this census will let me know which Guilford is being referred to. I will know more when I receive it. There were three Guilford Ratliffs I guess the reason I am talking to you, kind of rambling on about all this is because of the Diary you sent me and the question of how the Thompson Ratliffs came into being and the possibility of it having been a maiden name of one of my Great grandmas. (Don't know how many greats back). I do not know the maiden names of Agnes who was married to Job Ratliff and then their son Guilford married Mahala and no one seems to have a clue as to her maiden name either. If any of this makes any kind of sense to you, in your Thompson line that married into the Ratliff line and you are able to make a connection for me, could you let me know? Job and Agnes were married probably before 1806 in Virginia, and later moved to Williamson county Texas. They were in Illinois by 1806 and on to Arkansas we believe in one of two places, Van Buren, or Crawford County ? or both or who knows how many others before they made it to Florence, Williamson county in Texas. Their son Guilford.was born in 1810 in ILL. and they made it to Texas by 1821. Guilford married Mahala before 1829. But where they married is unknown, maybe Arkansas? I have no proof or leads. But if it turns out she was a Thompson, maybe you will be able to fill me in. This may be stretching my hopes as the family had named a male Thompson prior to her children (although she did have a son Thompson as well) Job's father John Ratliff had a son named Thompson, who was born 1798 in Virginia I think. And we have no idea at all what John's wife's name was. Just stuff to chew on for now and if you have some light shinning through for me I will surely be happy. Thanks ever so much. Kelly _____________________________________________________________________ You don't need to buy Internet access to use free Internet e-mail. Get completely free e-mail from Juno at http://www.juno.com Or call Juno at (800) 654-JUNO [654-5866]

Hi, Cindy-- Our Richard Ratliff (TX 1830 - 1904) is the son of Elijah Ratliff and Jane Tumlinson Ratliff. I'd sure like to find out more about the origins of Elijah before he arrived in Texas around 1820. Jim Dannheim [email protected] [email protected] wrote: > Hi G... > > I noticed your message to Jane concerning Richard Radcliff...I have several > Richard Ratcliff/Ratliff in my family line... > > Cindy > > ==== RATLIFF Mailing List ==== > If you'd like to search the List archives, please visit > http://searches.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/listsearch.pl > Type in Ratliff and go from there.

[email protected] wrote: > > In a message dated 8/6/98 2:38:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: > > << Richard RATLIFF b 1799 > Lydia RATLIFF b 1800, >> > ************************************************************ > I have been "lurking" for some time now and haven't posted my single Ratcliffe > ancestor recently. Seeing the mention of Lydia Ratliff, b. 1800, began to > raise my hopes that I might possibly be able to resume my heretofore rather > futile search efforts for this ancestor. One of my maternal gggrandmothers > was named LYDIA RATCLIFFE. She married William Walker on December 31, 1799 in > what is now Barnwell Co., SC. I think her father's name was SAMUEL RATCLIFFE. > This is all I know about her and I am hoping that some of the newer members of > the List might be able to give me some possible clue as to where I might > search for her. I found a Samuel Ratcliffe in the 1790 and 1800 SC censuses > but since the names of females were not listed in those days I have been > unable to learn anything more about her. The SC records of Barnwell District > wills for the period were mostly all burned during the Civil War or possibly > Lydia's father didn't leave a will. Any and all leads will be most gratefully > received. Thanks in advance. > > Frank R. Trowbridge > [email protected] > Dum Spiro Spero! > > ==== RATLIFF Mailing List ==== > Problems with Unsubscribing? Did you remember to add > " -request" before the @ symbol? > Contact list owner Mari mailto:[email protected] Let's not forget the motto of the Derwentwater Radcliffes: "Esperare est disperare." To hope is to despair. Probably the most unusual and morbid family motto I have ever read. But how true for that line of Radcliffes. Gary Radcliffe

In a message dated 8/6/98 2:38:40 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [email protected] writes: << Richard RATLIFF b 1799 Lydia RATLIFF b 1800, >> ************************************************************ I have been "lurking" for some time now and haven't posted my single Ratcliffe ancestor recently. Seeing the mention of Lydia Ratliff, b. 1800, began to raise my hopes that I might possibly be able to resume my heretofore rather futile search efforts for this ancestor. One of my maternal gggrandmothers was named LYDIA RATCLIFFE. She married William Walker on December 31, 1799 in what is now Barnwell Co., SC. I think her father's name was SAMUEL RATCLIFFE. This is all I know about her and I am hoping that some of the newer members of the List might be able to give me some possible clue as to where I might search for her. I found a Samuel Ratcliffe in the 1790 and 1800 SC censuses but since the names of females were not listed in those days I have been unable to learn anything more about her. The SC records of Barnwell District wills for the period were mostly all burned during the Civil War or possibly Lydia's father didn't leave a will. Any and all leads will be most gratefully received. Thanks in advance. Frank R. Trowbridge [email protected] Dum Spiro Spero!

Ratliff Researchers, Know nothing about Richard; however, if Richard were in Hampshire Co., WV (then probably old Frederick Co., VA) he could be related to the Ratliffs cited by my ancestor, Archibald Thompson, b. 1736, then of old Pittsylvania Co., VA., in his Diary. Archibald's wife, Mary Elswick's grandparents were one of the first fifteen grantees of land from Lord Fairfax in then Hampshire Co., WV. The will for Mary's father, John Elswick, is in the Romney Co., WV, courthouse. Archibald mentions a Nathan Ratliff and a William Ratliff in his Diary. Also, in the Skaggs suit in Kentucky several years later (Moses Skaggs, son of Archibald's sister Mary and Henry Skaggs, the Long Hunter) has a William Ratliff giving a deposition in the estate suit. I'm trying to learn about the Ratliffs as I believe this family migrated either from Pennsylvania or Maryland along with the Thompsons. As Archibald was born in Ireland, I expect the family disembarked somewhere other than Virginia, but I can't find where. The Thompsons and Skaggs settled along the Cumberland in Kentucky. So it is possible that Richard could have been part of the group who went from Montgomery, Tazewell, Floyd Co., VA, into Kentucky. I will follow your messages to the list to see if I can learn more about Richard. Thanks, Jemima Gee Morse >> Subject: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, early pioneer >> Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 13:55:33 -0400 >> From: "Jane Sarles" <[email protected]> >> To: [email protected] >> >> My ancestor, Richard Radcliff, was a very early pioneer of central Kentucky, >> taking out >> land in 1784. He died in Garrard County KY in 1814. His wife was Jane (?). >> children: >> Mary Ann Radcliff (married Jonathan Peter) >> Benjamin Radcliff (preacher, married Polly Brown) >> Elizabeth (married Richard Smith) >> Martha (married William Ellis) >> Jenny (married William Stinnett) >> Susanna Radcliff (married Isaac Marksberry) >> John (married Martha Jane Adams) >> David >> Charles (married Elizabeth Vance) >> Richard was supposed to have come from Hampshire Co. W. VA., but I have >> found no >> documentation of this. >> I should appreciate any information on Richard. What I have given is pretty >> much all I >> know. >> Jane Sarles >> >> ______________________________ >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- ----- >> >> Subject: Re: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, early pioneer >> Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 17:04:20 EDT >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> >> Jane, >> Interested in your info as Richard is my ancestor also, thru Elizabeth. I >> have Elizabeth as marrying Nicholas S Smith. Do you know where you got the >> info on Richard Smith? >> >> Thanx :) G >> >> ______________________________ >> >> ---------------------------------------------------------- ----- >> >> Subject: Re: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, early pioneer >> Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 01:58:32 EDT >> From: [email protected] >> To: [email protected] >> >> Hi G... >> >> I noticed your message to Jane concerning Richard Radcliff...I have several >> Richard Ratcliff/Ratliff in my family line... >> >> Cindy > >Dear Cindy, > >The Richard RADCLIFF Jane refers to is the son of Daniel Stephen >RADCLIFF b. c1714 England d. 1784 in now Lewis County, WV. > >I sent Jane Richard's will and estate inventory some months ago and >informed her of his father. Perhaps she has mislaid the data. Richard >may in fact have been born just west of Richmond, VA before his father >relocated to the South Branch of the Potomac near what is now Romney, >WV. The county is Hampshire. Until some convincing evidence is found, I >am happy with either Hampshire country or Richmond West. > >Gary Radcliffe >

Jonathan, Please pardon me for butting in but I saw your post to Jan and the info that you were born in Cabell Co, W.Va. (where I live) and grew up in Lawrence Co., Ohio and that your family came from eastern Ky. I am a descendant of Richard Ratcliff, Jr., who came to Lawrence Co., Ohio from Pike County, Ky. about 1840 or so. I descend through Richard Jr., his son Cornelius, his son Garland and his son Gerald, who is my father. Cornelius was born in Lawrence County in 1851. Would you have any connection or any information to this family? Thanks for your time! -- God Bless You, Michael A. Radcliff 2009 Olive Court Milton, W.Va. 25541 [email protected]

Anyone know any info on the following Ratliff's: Ralph married Lora Dills Ralph's father - Alfred Ralph's grandfather - Jerry Thanks in advance, John

Jan, I was born in Cabell County, WV but grew up across the Ohio River in Lawrence County, Ohio. My parents had moved to Lawrence County from Eastern KY in the 1950's. I may have some info on Ratliff's who arrived earlier. Are you mainly interested in Sarah Ratliff's parents? Jonathan E. Ratliff

[email protected] wrote: > > Subject: > > RATLIFF-D Digest Volume 98 : Issue 53 > > Today's Topics: > #1 [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, earl ["Jane Sarles" <[email protected]>] > #2 Re: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, [[email protected]] > #3 Re: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, [[email protected]] > > Administrivia: > To unsubscribe from RATLIFF-D, send a message to > > [email protected] > > that contains in the body of the message the command > > unsubscribe > > and no other text. No subject line is necessary, but if your software requires one, just use unsubscribe in the subject, too. > > For any questions or concerns, please contact the > listowner, Mari Modlin mailto:[email protected] > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, early pioneer > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 13:55:33 -0400 > From: "Jane Sarles" <[email protected]> > To: [email protected] > > My ancestor, Richard Radcliff, was a very early pioneer of central Kentucky, > taking out > land in 1784. He died in Garrard County KY in 1814. His wife was Jane (?). > children: > Mary Ann Radcliff (married Jonathan Peter) > Benjamin Radcliff (preacher, married Polly Brown) > Elizabeth (married Richard Smith) > Martha (married William Ellis) > Jenny (married William Stinnett) > Susanna Radcliff (married Isaac Marksberry) > John (married Martha Jane Adams) > David > Charles (married Elizabeth Vance) > Richard was supposed to have come from Hampshire Co. W. VA., but I have > found no > documentation of this. > I should appreciate any information on Richard. What I have given is pretty > much all I > know. > Jane Sarles > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, early pioneer > Date: Sat, 22 Aug 1998 17:04:20 EDT > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > Jane, > Interested in your info as Richard is my ancestor also, thru Elizabeth. I > have Elizabeth as marrying Nicholas S Smith. Do you know where you got the > info on Richard Smith? > > Thanx :) G > > ______________________________ > > --------------------------------------------------------------- > > Subject: Re: [RATLIFF-L] Richard Radcliff, early pioneer > Date: Sun, 23 Aug 1998 01:58:32 EDT > From: [email protected] > To: [email protected] > > Hi G... > > I noticed your message to Jane concerning Richard Radcliff...I have several > Richard Ratcliff/Ratliff in my family line... > > Cindy Dear Cindy, The Richard RADCLIFF Jane refers to is the son of Daniel Stephen RADCLIFF b. c1714 England d. 1784 in now Lewis County, WV. I sent Jane Richard's will and estate inventory some months ago and informed her of his father. Perhaps she has mislaid the data. Richard may in fact have been born just west of Richmond, VA before his father relocated to the South Branch of the Potomac near what is now Romney, WV. The county is Hampshire. Until some convincing evidence is found, I am happy with either Hampshire country or Richmond West. Gary Radcliffe

Hi G... I noticed your message to Jane concerning Richard Radcliff...I have several Richard Ratcliff/Ratliff in my family line... Cindy

My ancestor, Richard Radcliff, was a very early pioneer of central Kentucky, taking out land in 1784. He died in Garrard County KY in 1814. His wife was Jane (?). children: Mary Ann Radcliff (married Jonathan Peter) Benjamin Radcliff (preacher, married Polly Brown) Elizabeth (married Richard Smith) Martha (married William Ellis) Jenny (married William Stinnett) Susanna Radcliff (married Isaac Marksberry) John (married Martha Jane Adams) David Charles (married Elizabeth Vance) Richard was supposed to have come from Hampshire Co. W. VA., but I have found no documentation of this. I should appreciate any information on Richard. What I have given is pretty much all I know. Jane Sarles

Jane, Interested in your info as Richard is my ancestor also, thru Elizabeth. I have Elizabeth as marrying Nicholas S Smith. Do you know where you got the info on Richard Smith? Thanx :) G

Paul & Pam Jarosy wrote: > > Daniel Steven Radcliff born 1714 in England lived in Hampshire Co. ,WV > > Edward F. Radcliff born 1768 in Virginia. Died 2/25/1814 in Illinois > > Micheal Radcliff born 1796 in Virginia. Died 1838 in Illinois. Married > Elizabeth McKinney 1814 > > Rachel Angeline Radcliff born Jan 1824 in Marion Co. Illinois. Married Isaac > Harris Sept 14, 1840 in Fayette Co., Illinois. Isaac Harris Born in 1814 in > Kentucky. > > William Henry Harris born Feb 22,1850 Fayette County Illinois. Died 1921 in > Missouri. Married to Lydia Matilda Owens 1872. > > ==== RATLIFF Mailing List ==== > Problems with Unsubscribing? Did you remember to add > " -request" before the @ symbol? > Contact list owner Mari mailto:[email protected] Dear Paul & Pam, I don't know where you live but here is the email address of another cousin descended from Edward, son of Daniel Stephen who died in Illinois. He is very much into genealogy. I hooked him up with Daniel Stephen recently and was he ever dubious! He went over my records with a fine-toothed comb before agreeing about Daniel. You might enjoy corresponding with him. His name is Jeff Radcliffe and he lives in Illinois: [email protected] Happy hunting !!! Gary Radcliffe

Seeking any info on the elusive Mary Jane (aka "Aunt Mary" and "Grandma Harlan") DIXON (born circa 1888, most likely in KY; died 10 Feb 1960 Harlan Co, KY). Mary Jane was (according to her grandson) very well-known and well-regarded in Harlan County. Everyone knew her as "Aunt Mary". When they visited Harlan Co, they stayed at a house in Cumberland with (possible) kin. Mary Jane had at least 1 full sister: Sarah CAUDILL; and one half-sister: Molly. Mary Jane had at least 5 children that all bore the RATLIFF surname, although no marriage record has been located. Oral family history indicates that Mary Jane loved Henry RATLIFF but couldn't keep him tied down. It has been rumored that Mary Jane's children were born to as many as 3 different men (surnames RATLIFF, CORNETT, and possibly, CAUDILL). To the CORNETT, Mary Jane supposedly bore Malley "Marie" RATLIFF (b.1900) who married a WORKMAN. To the possible CAUDILL, Mary Jane supposedly bore William Henry RATLIFF who married Ruth. To Henry RATLIFF, Mary Jane supposedly bore: (1) Boyd RATLIFF (b.ca.1906; d.1930 Harlan Co); (2) Dossie May RATLIFF (b.ca.1914 Harlan Co; d.1986 Lawrence Co, OH); and (3) French "Sam" RATLIFF (who married Lou). [Henry RATLIFF was reputed to have one of the first cars in Harlan County. One day, when he was driving along, a black man jumped up on the side of the car, and Henry just pulled out his gun and shot him. Not family history to be proud of, to be sure ... but these antecdoates could help in researching, so I mention it here.] Mary Jane's daughter, Dossie May RATLIFF, was reputedly the spelling champion of Harlan County around 1930. She is reputed to have received a scholarship to University of KY, but elected to get married rather than attend college. Sketchy details, at best, but hopefully someone out there will be able to provide that crucial clue to my puzzle. TIA, - Debi Lyons Lewis http://members.aol.com/DLewis0991/roots.html

Hello from Ontario Canada! I have been looking at all the notes being passed through this exchange and think it is great! My information from the United States is limited and I am hoping someone out there my recognize something. Here is what I have. I am not sure what order all this took place. Thomas Hector Ratcliffe was born in Fort Wayne, Indiana date unknown, to father unknown and mother Hannah Aldred who was born in Ireland. Thomas had a brother George born about 1874 place unknown. At some point the family is said to have moved to Ontario, Canada and settled in a place called Little Britain. Thomas married Miriam Ann Preece (known as Annie) born in England on December 2, 1969 and had seven children. The story goes that Thomas was killed when he was kicked in the head by a horse. Annie then married Thomas' brother George (who is said to always have had a crush on Annie) and they had three children. I understand the above details are sketchy, but if anyone out there can help, I look forward to hearing from you. Many thanks, Peter and Nancy Brown "The Browns" [email protected]

The posting about Ratliff, TX reminded me of a site I ran across for Ratliff City, OK. ("Population - Approximately 157"....Sa-Lute! I think I was the eleventh visitor to their site.) I have no ancestors in this part of the USA, but if you lost the trail of an ancestor who "...went West", it may be worth contacting the person responsible for the site. The site can be found at the following address.... http://www.pe.net/~rksnow/okcountyratliffcity.htm Just FYI, Jonathan E. Ratliff Cincinnati, OH

Karon Mazie wrote: > > This information comes from a book compiled by Hazel Titus King, who has since passed > away. These are the two Radcliff's mentioned in the book, the book is on the Maxedon > family history. > > My grandmother was Retta Alice Thomas, the granddaughter of Nancy J Radcliff who married > Marquis DeLafayette Maxedon. > > I would like to find the parents, the family, the line that Nancy J Radcliff came from. > > I believe it is possible that Nancy J and Clarissa are related, possibly even sisters. > If any of you on the list connect with this information, please email me. Karon > > 4th Child of Thomas and Nancy Maxedon > Joseph Wesley Maxedon married Clarissa Radcliff Jan. 11, 1852. He was born Mar. 10, > 1830. Died Apr. 22, 1897. She was born July 7, 1833, died May 9, 1915. Both buried at > Mt. Zion Cemetery, Prescott, Iowa. Most children were born in Indiana. 11 children. > 1. Margaret B. 1853 > 2. Elizabeth B. 1856 > 3. Frank B. 1857 > 4. Wesley B. Oct. 6, 1859 Died Apr. 22, 1951 > 5. Levi B. 1861 perhaps died at birth > 6. Nancy B. Feb. 3, 1864 Apr. 11, 1927 > 7. Polly Ann B. Feb. 7, 1866 Mar. 25, 1939 > 8. James B. 1868 > 9. Thomas B. 1870 > 10. Samuel B. 1872 Nov. 9, 1936 > 11. Beverly Richard B. June 13, or 14, 1875 Aug. 24, 1965 > > 6th child: Marquis DeLafayette Maxedon married Nancy J. Radcliff, Mar. 18, 1857. > 1. Mary Jane Maxedon she married Jacob Oscar Thomas, 3 daughters, died in California. > 1. Retta Alice B. May 7, 1887 Died Apr. 24, 1961 > 2. Louetta Jane B. ? > 3. Grace Sept 18, 1972

My Ratliff line: James Ratcliff born abt 1800 in Virginia married 17 Nov 1820 in Scott Co., Va.to Elizabeth Lawson ( said to have previously married Clint Godsey, no proof) After Elizabeth Lawson's death he married Elizabeth Slade in Kentucky. 1840 and 1860 census in Morgan Co. Ky, 1850 census in Montgomery Co., Ky William Ratliff, born 18 Dec.1823 in Virginia, married 1 Apr 1848 in Morgan Co. Ky to Mary Ann "Polly" Lawson born 31 Aug. 1829 in Morgan Co., Ky , dau of Jeremiah Lawson and Nancy Tolliver. 1850 census Morgan Co., Ky 1860 and 1880 census in Harrison Co. Ky Both died in Harrison Co., Ky. Joshua Wilson Ratliff b 18 Jan 1849 in Montgomery Co., Ky married 10 July 1872 Maryan "Polly" Collinsworth born 1 Feb 1854 in Ky., dau of Irvin Collinsworth and Nancy Kilgore 1850 census Montgomery Co., Ky., 1860 and 1880 census, Harrison Co., Ky.,, 1900 census Williamson Co., Tex. 1910 census Somervell Co., Tex. Both buried in Goodlett, Hardeman Co. Tex. Count Zenzendorf Ratliff b 16 Mar 1876 Harrison Co. Ky, married 21 May 1899 in Round Rock, Williamson Co., Tex. to Edna Ester Jones, born 14 May 1883, Evergreen, Conecuh Co., Ala., dau of William Henry Jones and Paratine Saxon farmer at Wellington, Collingsworth Co., Tex. children: ( all named Ratliff, all born in Texas) Gracie May Arthur William Percy Felder ( my father) Polly Beatrice Benjamin Eugene Dorothy Nell Some of these last named Ratliffs are still living. I will share spouses and offspring with legitimate researchers. Hope to hear from lots and lots of cousins!!! Billie

Keith, do you know who the parents were of William Ratcliff II in Va ? I found a Wm Ratcliff b. 1701 to Richard & Eliz Ratcliff of York co, Va . also a John Ratcliff b. 1706 to Richard & Eliz Ratcliff of York co., Va Ruth in Tex

Dan, I will try to find that letter and send you the mans name that wrote to me. Ruth in Tex