Thought that this article published in the Wichita Daily Times on September 7, 1916 might be of some interest to Ratliff researchers. ABANDONED BABY IS FOUND AT VERNONVernon, Tex., Sept. 7. - An abandoned baby boy was found crying about 1 o'clock Tuesday morning on the iron base of the door into a sample-room of Hotel Vernon, by Chas. Ratliff and others. Mr. Ratliff said after he met the night train he went to Hotel Vernon and hearing a baby crying, remarked that he didn't see how people could sleep as a baby was crying lustily. The night clerk said no one with a baby was stopping there, an investigation disclosed a baby on the outside of the hotel. The little fellow's head was resting on a pillow, which was marked "A. C. L."A cheap grip filled with ordinary clothing was sitting beside the baby. The grip was marked on several times with the figures "23".Mr. Ratliff took the foundling home with him and he and his wife will give it a home and adopt it. The child is about ! a week old and has black hair. How the little fellow got there is a mystery. A woman coming in on the night Denver train might have left it there or some one might have drove up in an automobile and deposited the child on the door step. An investigation of the affair is being made. --------------------------------- Do you Yahoo!? New DSL Internet Access from SBC & Yahoo!

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RATLIFF/HALL/FRANCISCO Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/150.161.288.1 Message Board Post: Does anyone have any info on Ida O. Ratliff who lived in the vicinity of Hellier, Ky? She died at age 102 in 1988. May have been the mother, stepmother, or foster parent of Ed S. Francisco. ..born Jan.1896, and was son of Lewis Francisco. Also trying to locate old newspaper article on Ida Ratliff written by a local reporter to commemorate her 100th birthday. Also looking for infor on Drucy Ann Ratliff Hall. Possibly died in 1896. How died and where buried?

Elias is also listed in the book, "Lost Children of Wythe County: written by Mary Kegley. Janet Peters ----- Original Message ----- From: <KJMabe@aol.com> To: <RATLIFF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 2:04 PM Subject: [RATLIFF] Elias Ratliff > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/927 > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for information on Elias Ratliff (b. bet 1803-1806 in Virginia (?). He married Catherine Mabe on or about 1/22/1833 in Wythe Co., VA > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > ==== RATLIFF Mailing List ==== > Please rememember to keep your signature lines no larger than > four (4) lines, and NO surnames in signature lines other than your > own name as your signature. The archive search engine > will score a "hit" on any surnames listed in a signature line. > >

Hi, In the 1950 census of Wythe Co. there is an Elias Ratlif, age 44 male, laborer: In the household also are as follows: Eliza 19, Jesse 16, Mary 14, Giles P. 13, Martha J. 10, Susan E. 8, Matilda D. 6, Frances 5, Manch C. 3, John 2. This info. came from the book Early Wythe Settlers written by James L. Douthat. Janet Peters harlessj@citlink.net ----- Original Message ----- From: <KJMabe@aol.com> To: <RATLIFF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Friday, September 27, 2002 2:04 PM Subject: [RATLIFF] Elias Ratliff > This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. > > Classification: Query > > Message Board URL: > > http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/927 > > Message Board Post: > > I am looking for information on Elias Ratliff (b. bet 1803-1806 in Virginia (?). He married Catherine Mabe on or about 1/22/1833 in Wythe Co., VA > Any help would be greatly appreciated. > > > ==== RATLIFF Mailing List ==== > Please rememember to keep your signature lines no larger than > four (4) lines, and NO surnames in signature lines other than your > own name as your signature. The archive search engine > will score a "hit" on any surnames listed in a signature line. > >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/927 Message Board Post: I am looking for information on Elias Ratliff (b. bet 1803-1806 in Virginia (?). He married Catherine Mabe on or about 1/22/1833 in Wythe Co., VA Any help would be greatly appreciated.

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: Wallen Hall Owens Ratliff Waddell Lawson Reed Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/924.1 Message Board Post: I have a John Ratliff that married a Cordelia(aka Deely).All I have is her birth in 1893,so I assume they married around 1910 or so.They later moved to Indiana. Tammy

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/an/RGCBAEB/127.527.1 Message Board Post: please email me at Choalic@aol.com, the message I sent you cannot be delivered at the e-mail address you left. My Sarah was born 1879, she had a sister Mary that was one, her mother is listed as Margert, my Grandpa, Sarahs son, had a Moses Foose that used to visit when I was a child. Sherrel

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/127.527 Message Board Post: Dear Sherrel, I know this was an old posting and I found it on the "FOOSE" site, not the "RATLIFF". I am working the FOOSE line from Jasper, Hamilton Co.,FL< Lee, Co.,GA. I'm wondering if you could give me a guess as to time frame on your Sarah FOOSE? My husbands g/grandmother was Eliza (FOOSE) MUSSELWHITE b.ca 1850 Hamilton Co.,FL. She, a sister Mary Jane, and a brother Moses FOOSE, all mar. MUSSELWHITES in Hamilton Co. ca. 1870's. Civil War Pension Records say Moses was born Lee Co.,GA but nothing on his/their parents. There were not many FOOSES in thar area so if we are in the same time period we are probable looking at a sister or cousin. I have some records forward but nothing befor 1842. Please let me hear from you. Lynda

Does anyone know of a marriage between William Henry Ratliff and Sallie Light McClain about 1910 possibly in Llano Co., TX? Thanks, Carlton Edwards

Ballard Hezekiah Ratliff (he was called Hez) and his son Walter were both coal miners. I sorta remember a mine caved in on Ballard and they thought he broke his back, but these Ratliffs were very strong and he recovered alright. They worked and lived on the Goodwill Coal Camp. That is where my mother was born.

Hi Susie, Glad to hear from you. I understand about the being busy. It seems that between my house my husband and my 13 year old daughter I can't finds a minute to myself. This history of our family is what I do for myself and sometimes I have to put it on hold. So believe me I know. I will be glad to get it whenever you get time to send it on. As for the recipes, anything would be fine. My Ratliff's well not well off either so I know what you are talking about. My dad used to say if it wasn't for beans and cornbread and biscuits and gravy they probably would have starved. Maybe your mom has a story or two she could send to include. If she has time. Hope to hear from you soon. Can't remember if I have asked you but did your Ballard or any of his sons work in the mines. If so can you let me know. Thanks Take care Linda

Hello, I did print out my family line for you. I want you to know that I truly will send it. I had to go over it and take out the relatives that are still alive. I have been busy busy busy. I have been thinking about your cook book. I know alot of things we used to like, but want to send something good. I'm going to ask my mom for something also. My Ratliffs were not really well off and they ate mostly simple things like cornbread and beans. I don't want to send those kind of recipes. I'll find something! Susie

Linda. Is the "S" in your John S Ratliff for "Stovall"? If yes, please let me know as I have this line. Ruth B. in Tx

Yeah, I'm in that line too. Keep me posted too! Marlena Researching: Baker, Ratliff, Pearson, Tappan, Zannetti --- Rubo1836@aol.com wrote: > Linda. > Is the "S" in your John S Ratliff for "Stovall"? > If yes, please let me know > as I have this line. Ruth B. in Tx > > > ==== RATLIFF Mailing List ==== > Please include a portion of the post you are > referring to in your > replies. Quote only enough so others can follow the > thread, not > the entire message. > ===== Group Mom for BabyChristianChat, all AtHome groups, Sizeable Changes and Simplicity study within the Women of Worth Ministries at http://www.women-of-worth.org __________________________________________________ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! News - Today's headlines http://news.yahoo.com

Linda, It has been suggested that my Ratliff's descend from Robert and Mary, but I have never been able to prove the connection. My line, as far back as I can definitely prove, is from John S. Ratliff, born October 1, 1806, in Lincoln County, GA. He married Grace Durham and they moved to Lee County, MS. John is largely responsible for the town of Verona, MS, where it is recorded that he donated the land for the town hall, town cemetery (where he and Grace are buried), and the two largest churches there. He also loaned his slaves to the government to help build the railroad through there. If any of this sounds at all familiar to you, I would be happy to contribute. Linda Pearson

I am working on a cookbook to go along with my Ratliff family history. I would like to collect recipes from any Ratliffs that desend from Robert and Mary Touchstone Ratliff. I would really appreciate any help with this and if you send recipes please send me your desent so I can give you credit for the recipes. Would also like to include family stories if possible. I would be truly greatful for any and all assistance I can get. My descent is Robert & Mary Touchstone Ratliff Silas & Elizabeth Ratliff Silas Jr & Francis Ratliff John R. & Agnes Ratliff James Floyd & Amanda Surface Ratliff George Thomas & Artha Harman Ratliff James Leslie & Sallie Belcher Ratliff Ervine & Della Ratliff Linda Ratliff Miller (ME) Linda Ratliff Miller

Hello Linda: Can you tell me a little something on your John and Agnus? such as their children and birthdates and where John was from and where the children were born. I have been butting walls for a long time on my Ratliffs. You have a good idea here. I liked my mom's fried chicken but then I like most of mom's cooking. I am not a cook but I am a good eater. Thanks and please get back to me at radcliff-family@attbi.com Jim Radcliff ----- Original Message ----- From: <Dearylmil@aol.com> To: <RATLIFF-L@rootsweb.com> Sent: Sunday, September 15, 2002 11:12 PM Subject: [RATLIFF] Ratliff Family Recipes > I am working on a cookbook to go along with my Ratliff family history. I > would like to collect recipes from any Ratliffs that desend from Robert and > Mary Touchstone Ratliff. I would really appreciate any help with this and if > you send recipes please send me your desent so I can give you credit for the > recipes. Would also like to include family stories if possible. I would be > truly greatful for any and all assistance I can get. My descent is > > Robert & Mary Touchstone Ratliff > Silas & Elizabeth Ratliff > Silas Jr & Francis Ratliff > John R. & Agnes Ratliff > James Floyd & Amanda Surface Ratliff > George Thomas & Artha Harman Ratliff > James Leslie & Sallie Belcher Ratliff > Ervine & Della Ratliff > Linda Ratliff Miller (ME) > > Linda Ratliff Miller > > > ==== RATLIFF Mailing List ==== > Problems with Unsubscribing? Did you remember to add > " -request" before the @ symbol? > Contact list admin Lisa lisaj96@knology.net >

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RATLIFF Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/926 Message Board Post: RATLIFF_James_David_Jr_1916-1941.JPG RATLIFF_James_David_Sr_and_Ella_Margaret.JPG I photographed these tombstones in the Whites Chapel Cemetery, Tarrant County, Texas. Feel free to use these pictures for your records. These are some of the 17,276 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RATLIFF Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/925.1 Message Board Post: oops. I forgot to add the names. Here they are.. RATLIFF_Charlotte_and_Eli.JPG RATLIFF_Minnie_Coplin_1904-1995.JPG I photographed these tombstones in the Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. Feel free to use these pictures for your records. These are some of the 17,276 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com

This is a Message Board Post that is gatewayed to this mailing list. Surnames: RATLIFF Classification: Query Message Board URL: http://boards.ancestry.com/mbexec/msg/rw/RGCBAEB/925 Message Board Post: I photographed these tombstones in the Arlington Cemetery, Arlington, Tarrant County, Texas. Feel free to use these pictures for your records. These are some of the 17,276 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com