Legacy Report

Descendants of William Ragsdale



First Generation


1. William Ragsdale , son of John Ragsdale and Unknown, was born Abt _____/_____/1812 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

General Notes: 1850 U.S. Census - Obion County, TN
Township: Page: 150 Dwelling: 658

Ragsdale William 38 M -- TN
Ragsdale Ann 30 F TN
Ragsdale Lafayette 10 M
Ragsdale Cicero 8 M
Ragsdale Emily 6 F
Ragsdale Missouri 3 F
Ragsdale Amanda 1 F
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1860 U.S. Census - Obion County, TN
Township: Page: 14 Dwelling: 118

Ragsdale, William 45 M W $0 $0
Ragsdale, Anny 45 F W
Ragsdale, Francis L 20 M W
Ragsdale, Cicero F 19 M W
Ragsdale, Meley J 16 F W
Ragsdale, Missouri A 14 F W
Ragsdale, Amandia S 12 F W
Ragsdale, Lamise T 5 F W
Ragsdale, Angeline 9/12 F W
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1870 U.S. Census - Obion County, TN
Township: Dist 1 Page: 59 Dwelling: 222

Ragsdale, William 60 M W TN Farmer $1,000 $500
Ragsdale, Ann 50 F W TN
Ragsdale, Cicero F 24 M W MO
Ragsdale, Emily J 24 F W TN
Ragsdale, Missouri A 22 F W TN
Ragsdale, Amanda S 21 F W TN
Ragsdale, Louisa T 14 F W TN
Ragsdale, Angeline E 11 F W TN
Ragsdale, William J 7 M W TN
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Last Will & Testament
William Lancaster

State of Tennessee - Obion County

I, WILLIAM LANCASTER, do hereby publish this my last will and testament. First I direct that my funeral expenses and all my debts be paid as soon after my death out of any moneys that I may have died possessed of or may first come into the hands of my Executor. Secondly, I give and bequeath to my children who are living on the same tract of land on which I now live, being my sons THOMAS H. LANCASTER and HENRY LANCASTER and my daughters, NANCY GOLDEN and ELIZABETH CAROLINE LANCASTER, the tract of land on which I now live containing by estimation one hundred ninety five acres, lying and being in the county of Obion and the State of Tennessee on the head waters of Grove Creek to be equally divided between them, the division to take place or be made by my children together or by men chosen by them for that purpose, and to her I give and bequeath unto my daughter ELIZABETH CAROLINE my bay mare named Sal and to my sons THOMAS H. and HENRY, and my daughter ELIZABETH CAROLINE one bed and bedding each, and further this condition is to take place in the division of land namely that the improvement made on said land by WM. L. GOLDEN and THOMAS H. LANCASTER is not to be taken into consideration in the above division - - and thirdly, I give and bequeath unto my daughters ANNA RAGSDALE and LUCINDA RAGSDALE, all the remainder of my personal property to be divided equally between them after the manner as the above division of the land and further if there is not enough of personal property to make the amounts of those last named daughters equal with those that share the land, those that share the land shall bear an equal proportion in making it up as my earnest desire is that all my children share equally in my property though in different properties.
In witness where of I do set my hand and seal to this my will, this 8th day of July 1844.

WILLIAM LANCASTER
(his mark)

Signed sealed and published in our presence and we have subscribed our names hereunto in the presence of the Testator this 8th day of July 1844.
S. M. Rowland
C. C. Coleman
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References:
County Minute Book of Obion County, Tennessee, 1843-44, page 243, September 1844
Personally viewed and transcribed at the Obion County Court House by Michael Ragsdale, 1995
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Noted events in his life were:

� Occupation: _____/_____/_____, Farmer.

William married Anna Lancaster, daughter of William Lancaster and Charlotte Caroline Hamilton, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Anna was born Abt _____/_____/1818 in __________, __________, __________, died Abt _____/_____/1902 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   2 M    i. Francis Lafayette Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1840 in Missouri, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
+ 3 M    ii. Cicero Franklin Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1843 in Missouri, died Abt _____/_____/1925 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   4 F    iii. Emily Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1844 in Missouri, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   5 F    iv. Missouri Ann Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1847 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Missouri married Frank Collier, son of Beverly Carloss Collier and Martha Ann Olive, on 1 Jan 1874 in Obion County, Tennessee. Frank was born Abt _____/_____/1844 in Weakley County, Tennessee, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Noted events in his life were:

� Occupation: _____/_____/_____, Physician.

   6 F    v. Amanda S. Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1849 in Tennessee, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   7 M    vi. Lamise Thomas Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1855 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   8 F    vii. Angelina Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1859 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   9 M    viii. William T. Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1863 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Second Generation (Children)


3. Cicero Franklin Ragsdale (William1) was born Abt _____/_____/1843 in Missouri, died Abt _____/_____/1925 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Noted events in his life were:

� Military: _____/_____/_____, Founght In The Civil War For The Confederacy.

Cicero married Margaret M. Wilson, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 17 Oct 1871 in __________, __________, __________. Margaret was born Abt _____/_____/1834 in Tenessee, died Abt _____/_____/1879 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 10 F    i. Sarah Josephine Ragsdale was born on 15 Dec 1872 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 13 Mar 1963 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
+ 11 M    ii. Jacob David Ragsdale was born on 27 Jan 1874 in Obion County, Tennessee, died Abt _____/_____/1937 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
   12 F    iii. Victoria Bell Ragsdale was born Abt _____/_____/1878 in Obion County, Tennessee, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Victoria married J. R. Dycus, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. J. was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

+ 13 M    iv. William Franklin Ragsdale was born on 7 Feb 1876 in Obion County, TN, died _____/Sep 1970 in Trimble, Dyer County, TN and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Cicero next married Octavia Catherine Posey, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, Abt _____/_____/1888 in Obion County, Tennessee. Octavia was born _____/_____/_____ in Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

   14 M    i. Norman Ragsdale was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Third Generation (Grandchildren)


10. Sarah Josephine Ragsdale (Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 15 Dec 1872 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 13 Mar 1963 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Another name for Sarah was Sallie.

Sarah married John Castleman McClard, son of James Jasper McClard and Hannah Delila Stafford, Abt _____/_____/1888 in __________, __________, __________. John was born on 30 Jun 1870 in Tenessee, died on 30 May 1935 in Shelby County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 15 F    i. Mattie Delia McClard was born on 27 Jul 1890 in Tennessee, died on 13 Jan 1929 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
   16 M    ii. James Franklin McClard was born on 30 Jan 1893 in Tennessee, died on 13 Sep 1956 in Fulton County, Kentucky and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

James married Laura V. Reid, daughter of Alfred Reid and Unknown, on 30 Dec 1915 in Obion County, Tennessee. Laura was born on 18 Jul 1893 in __________, __________, __________, died on 15 Jul 1984 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

+ 17 M    iii. John Dewey McClard was born on 20 Mar 1899 in Tennessee, died on 31 May 1986 in Fulton County, Kentucky and was buried _____/_____/_____ in East Side Cemetery, Martin, Tennessee.
   18 M    iv. Lewis Allen McClard was born on 10 Aug 1911 in Tennessee, died on 6 Jul 1968 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Lewis married Rubye Louise Travis, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 23 Feb 1929 in Obion County, Tennessee. Rubye was born on 22 Mar 1903 in Tennessee, died on 30 Jul 1988 in Weakley County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

+ 19 M    v. Willie David McClard was born on 15 Dec 1915 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee, died Abt _____/Aug 1997 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Eastview Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
11. Jacob David Ragsdale (Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 27 Jan 1874 in Obion County, Tennessee, died Abt _____/_____/1937 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee. Another name for Jacob was Jay.

Jacob married Mary Elizabeth Richardson, daughter of James Jerome Richardson and Hannah Frances McClard, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Mary was born Abt _____/_____/1881 in Tenessee, died Abt _____/_____/1920 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee Another name for Mary was Bessie.


Children from this marriage were:

   20 M    i. Ira Cicero Ragsdale was born on 10 Dec 1906 in Tenessee, died on 3 Feb 1937 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
   21 F    ii. Gladys Ragsdale was born _____/_____/_____ in Tenessee.
+ 22 M    iii. Jerome Ragsdale was born on 1 Jul 1903 in Tenessee, died on 6 Nov 1978 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
+ 23 F    iv. Bessie Mabee Ragsdale was born on 24 Sep 1909 in Tenessee, died on 1 Jun 1992 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
+ 24 F    v. Hannah Lavonia Ragsdale was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
+ 25 F    vi. Sarah Winfred Ragsdale was born on 7 Apr 1919 in __________, __________, __________.
13. William Franklin Ragsdale (Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 7 Feb 1876 in Obion County, TN, died _____/Sep 1970 in Trimble, Dyer County, TN and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Noted events in his life were:

� Occupation: _____/_____/_____, Railroad Section Foreman.

� Nickname: _____/_____/_____, Uncle Frank.

� Religion: _____/_____/_____, Baptist.

William married Roberta Ragsdale, daughter of Samuel Ragsdale and Sarah Adeline Anderson, on 2 Apr 1896 in Obion County, TN. Roberta was born Abt _____/_____/1876 in Obion County, TN, died on 24 Dec 1955 in Trimble, Dyer County, TN and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee Another name for Roberta was Aunt Bertie.

Noted events in her life were:

� Occupation: _____/_____/_____, Homemaker.

� Nickname: _____/_____/_____, Aunt Bertie.

� Religion: _____/_____/_____, Baptist.


Children from this marriage were:

   26 F    i. Margaret Gertrude Ragsdale was born on 21 Jul 1898 in __________, __________, __________, died WFT Est 1925-1992 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Margaret married Lattie Parnell, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 16 Nov 1919 in __________, __________, __________. Lattie was born WFT Est 1873-1900 in __________, __________, __________, died WFT Est 1923-1965 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

+ 27 M    ii. Malcolm Leon Ragsdale was born on 20 Feb 1900 in Mt. Pelia, Weakley County, Tennessee, died on 6 Aug 1990 in Mason Hall, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in New Salem Baptist Cemetery, Mason Hall, Tennessee.
+ 28 M    iii. Herschel Franklin Ragsdale was born on 27 Aug 1902 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________.
   29 F    iv. Gladys Virginia Ragsdale was born on 27 Jul 1905 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________.

Gladys married H. H. Hankins, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. H. was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

   30 M    v. Paul Anderson Ragsdale was born on 13 Jan 1911 in __________, __________, __________, died on 13 Jun 1943 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Paul married Polly Edmiston, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 5 Oct 1935 in __________, __________, __________. Polly was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

   31 F    vi. Annie Lou Ragsdale was born on 15 Nov 1913 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________.

Annie married Cherry Combs, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Cherry was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

+ 32 M    vii. Herbert Wilson Ragsdale was born on 1 Jul 1916 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________.

Fourth Generation (Great Grandchildren)


15. Mattie Delia McClard (Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 27 Jul 1890 in Tennessee, died on 13 Jan 1929 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Mattie married William Noah Reid, son of Millard Filmore Reid and Laura Jane Bloodworth, on 23 Dec 1906 in Obion County, Tennessee. William was born on 18 Apr 1879 in __________, __________, __________, died on 17 Jul 1966 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 33 F    i. Pearl Lorine Reid was born on 28 Nov 1924 in Obion County, Tennessee.
+ 34 M    ii. Noah Lee Reid was born on 10 Jan 1929 in Obion County, Tennessee.
+ 35 F    iii. Sarah Mildred Reid was born on 26 Feb 1908 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 4 May 1933 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Antioch Cemetry, Obion County, Tennessee.
+ 36 M    iv. John A. Reid was born on 26 Jun 1917 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 1 Oct 1994 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in East Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
+ 37 F    v. Annie Laura Reid was born on 6 Apr 1921 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 22 Jun 1995 in Saint Louis, Missouri and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Lost Creek Cemetery, Washington County, Missouri.
17. John Dewey McClard (Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 20 Mar 1899 in Tennessee, died on 31 May 1986 in Fulton County, Kentucky and was buried _____/_____/_____ in East Side Cemetery, Martin, Tennessee.

John married Lottie Mae Adams, daughter of John William Adams and Alice Templeton, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Lottie was born on 7 Nov 1902 in Weakley County, Tennessee, died on 29 Jun 1977 in Fulton County, Kentucky and was buried _____/_____/_____ in East Side Cemetery, Martin, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 38 F    i. Norma June McClard was born on 24 Jun 1932 in Weakley County, Tennessee.
19. Willie David McClard (Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 15 Dec 1915 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee, died Abt _____/Aug 1997 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Eastview Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Willie married Vernie Marie Murphy, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Vernie was born on 12 Aug 1919 in __________, __________, __________, died on 15 May 1999 in McCracken County, Kentucky and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Willie next married Annie Lavern Stephens, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 14 Mar 1936 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee. Annie was born on 19 Apr 1915 in __________, __________, __________, died on 11 Jul 1992 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Eastview Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 39 F    i. Shirley Ann McClard was born on 16 Jun 1943 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
   40 F    ii. Willie Mae McClard was born on 4 Nov 1940 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Willie married Ovid Ray Stricker, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 18 Sep 1987 in Shelby County, Tennessee. Ovid was born on 22 Sep 1930 in __________, __________, __________.

   41 F    iii. Martha Juanita McClard was born on 17 Feb 1937 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
22. Jerome Ragsdale (Jacob David11, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 1 Jul 1903 in Tenessee, died on 6 Nov 1978 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Another name for Jerome was Jay.

Jerome married Mary Louise Matthews, daughter of Joseph Matthews and Mary Ann ???, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Mary was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   42 F    i. Marilyn Ragsdale was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
23. Bessie Mabee Ragsdale (Jacob David11, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 24 Sep 1909 in Tenessee, died on 1 Jun 1992 in Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Bessie married Algie Daniel Stover, son of James Henry Stover and Ada Lucretia Johnson, on 20 Dec 1930 in __________, __________, __________. Algie was born on 12 Feb 1908 in __________, __________, __________, died Abt _____/Oct 1981 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   43 M    i. Daniel Stover was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   44 M    ii. Kenneth Dale Stover was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   45 M    iii. James Ronald Stover was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   46 F    iv. Algenia Stover was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
24. Hannah Lavonia Ragsdale (Jacob David11, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Hannah married J. M. Skaggs, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. J. was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   47 F    i. Sarah Lavonia Skaggs was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
25. Sarah Winfred Ragsdale (Jacob David11, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 7 Apr 1919 in __________, __________, __________.

Sarah married Claude Logan, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Claude was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   48 M    i. Michael Logan was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
   49 M    ii. Keith Logan was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
27. Malcolm Leon Ragsdale (William Franklin13, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 20 Feb 1900 in Mt. Pelia, Weakley County, Tennessee, died on 6 Aug 1990 in Mason Hall, Obion County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in New Salem Baptist Cemetery, Mason Hall, Tennessee.

Noted events in his life were:

� Occupation: _____/_____/_____, Illinois Central Railroad (20 Years): Rural Mail Carrier.

� Religion: _____/_____/_____, Baptist.

Malcolm married Ima Florine Dozier, daughter of John Booker Dozier and Dora Agnes Thompson, on 19 Feb 1923 in Trimble, Dyer County, Tennessee. Ima was born Abt _____/_____/1901 in __________, __________, __________, died Abt _____/_____/1995 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 50 M    i. Malcolm Leon Ragsdale Jr. was born on 19 Nov 1923 in __________, __________, __________.
+ 51 M    ii. James Howard Ragsdale was born on 1 Mar 1929 in __________, __________, __________.
   52 M    iii. Charles David Ragsdale was born on 24 Jan 1938 in __________, __________, __________.

Charles married Docilla Davis, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Docilla was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

28. Herschel Franklin Ragsdale (William Franklin13, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 27 Aug 1902 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________. Another name for Herschel was Pat.

Noted events in his life were:

� Nickname: _____/_____/_____, Pat.

Herschel married Ida Mae Michaels, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Ida was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   53 F    i. Patty Mae Ragsdale was born on 27 Feb 1929 in __________, __________, __________.
+ 54 F    ii. Dorothy Anita Ragsdale was born on 7 Nov 1931 in __________, __________, __________.
+ 55 M    iii. William Franklin Ragsdale was born on 20 Sep 1936 in __________, __________, __________.
32. Herbert Wilson Ragsdale (William Franklin13, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 1 Jul 1916 in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________.

Herbert married Rebecca Parker, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Rebecca was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________, died _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________ and was buried Private in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   56 M    i. Jan Douglas Ragsdale was born on 8 Mar 1938 in __________, __________, __________.

Fifth Generation (Great Great Grandchildren)


33. Pearl Lorine Reid (Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 28 Nov 1924 in Obion County, Tennessee.

Pearl married Fred Thomas, son of Fred Thomas and Jennia Wisdom, on 12 Jul 1942 in __________, __________, __________. Fred was born on 27 Nov 1922 in Samburg, Obion County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 57 M    i. William Glen Thomas was born on 5 Jul 1943 in __________, __________, __________.
+ 58 F    ii. Constance Thomas was born on 31 Aug 1946 in __________, __________, __________.
34. Noah Lee Reid (Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 10 Jan 1929 in Obion County, Tennessee.

Noah married Dorothy Mae Blackburn, daughter of Clem Blackburn and Lela Freeman, Abt _____/_____/1951 in St. Louis, Missouri. Dorothy was born on 27 Nov 1928 in Detroit, Wayne County, Michigan, died Abt _____/_____/1958 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 59 M    i. David Lee (Reid) Parish was born on 4 Feb 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

Noah next married Thelma Louise Gilkey, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 22 Sep 1978 in Hopkins County, Kentucky. Thelma was born Abt _____/_____/1927 in __________, __________, __________.

35. Sarah Mildred Reid (Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 26 Feb 1908 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 4 May 1933 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Antioch Cemetry, Obion County, Tennessee.

Sarah married George Dee Pinion, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, Abt _____/_____/1925 in __________, __________, __________. George was born on 31 May 1906 in __________, __________, __________, died on 11 Feb 1979 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 60 F    i. Bettye Joe Pinion was born on 26 Apr 1933 in __________, __________, __________.
36. John A. Reid (Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 26 Jun 1917 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 1 Oct 1994 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in East Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

John married Helen Margueritte Jones, daughter of Jasper Stafford Jones and Mamie Alice Potts, on 3 Feb 1939 in __________, __________, __________. Helen was born on 7 Oct 1918 in Obion County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 61 F    i. Beverly Ann Reid was born on 4 Jul 1941 in Obion County, Tennessee.
+ 62 F    ii. Virginia Dee Reid was born on 9 Oct 1942 in Fulton, Fulton County, Kentucky.
+ 63 F    iii. Mona Lisa Reid was born on 16 Nov 1951 in Fulton, Fulton County, Kentucky.
+ 64 F    iv. Linda Sue Reid was born on 1 Jan 1948 in Fulton, Fulton County, Kentucky.
37. Annie Laura Reid (Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 6 Apr 1921 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 22 Jun 1995 in Saint Louis, Missouri and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Lost Creek Cemetery, Washington County, Missouri.

Annie married Stephen Glenn Cresswell, son of Mesus Cresswell and Lillian Florence Wilson, on 24 Dec 1945 in Mayfield, Graves County, Kentucky. Stephen was born on 16 Sep 1914 in __________, __________, __________, died on 11 Feb 1998 in Potosi, Washington County, Missouri and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Lost Creek Cemetery, Washington County, Missouri.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 65 M    i. Jon Russell Cresswell was born on 1 Apr 1950 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri.
   66 F    ii. Stephanie Gail Cresswell was born on 9 May 1953 in Bonne Terre, St. Francis County, Missouri.

Stephanie married John Rodney Dennis, son of John William Dennis and Glenda Bernell Phelps, on 30 May 1986 in St. Francis County, Missouri. John was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

38. Norma June McClard (John Dewey McClard17, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 24 Jun 1932 in Weakley County, Tennessee.

Norma married Living Latta, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Living was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Norma next married Paul Ray Harrison, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 28 Oct 1950 in Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee. Paul was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 67 F    i. June Elaine Harrison was born on 9 Oct 1951 in Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee.
   68 M    ii. Mark Ray Harrison was born on 2 Jan 1962 in Obion County, Tennessee, died on 2 Apr 1977 in Weakley County, Tennessee and was buried _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
39. Shirley Ann McClard (Willie David McClard19, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 16 Jun 1943 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Shirley married Raymond Eugene Woodard, son of Raymond Edgar Woodard and Martha Lynn Logan, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Raymond was born on 23 Aug 1942 in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 69 M    i. Kevin Ray Woodard was born on 29 Jan 1966 in __________, __________, __________, died on 12 Apr 2001 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
   70 M    ii. Brock Eugene Woodard was born on 30 Sep 1975 in __________, __________, __________.
50. Malcolm Leon Ragsdale Jr. (Malcolm Leon27, William Franklin13, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 19 Nov 1923 in __________, __________, __________.

Malcolm married Tommye Austin, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Tommye was born on 28 Jun 1925 in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   71 M    i. Jan Dana Ragsdale was born on 7 May 1946 in __________, __________, __________.
   72 F    ii. Tammy Mae Ragsdale was born on 11 Dec 1950 in __________, __________, __________.
51. James Howard Ragsdale (Malcolm Leon27, William Franklin13, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 1 Mar 1929 in __________, __________, __________.

James married Bille Louise Shofner, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Bille was born on 27 Jan 1934 in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   73 F    i. Rachael Yvonne Ragsdale was born on 3 Jan 1954 in __________, __________, __________.
   74 F    ii. Amy Ruth Ragsdale was born on 3 Oct 1956 in __________, __________, __________.
   75 M    iii. James Howard Ragsdale Jr. was born on 27 Feb 1958 in __________, __________, __________.
54. Dorothy Anita Ragsdale (Herschel Franklin28, William Franklin13, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 7 Nov 1931 in __________, __________, __________.

Dorothy married Fred Hanks, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Fred was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   76 F    i. Barbara Hanks was born on 7 Jun 1947 in __________, __________, __________.
   77 F    ii. Cynthia Hanks was born on 28 May 1949 in __________, __________, __________.
55. William Franklin Ragsdale (Herschel Franklin28, William Franklin13, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 20 Sep 1936 in __________, __________, __________.

William married Doris Anderson, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Doris was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   78 F    i. Annette Ragsdale was born on 13 Nov 1957 in __________, __________, __________.
   79 F    ii. Janette Ragsdale was born on 13 Nov 1957 in __________, __________, __________.

Sixth Generation (3rd Great Grandchildren)


57. William Glen Thomas (Pearl Lorine Reid33, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 5 Jul 1943 in __________, __________, __________.

William married Sandra Kaye Ingram, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 30 Mar 1962 in __________, __________, __________. Sandra was born on 21 Aug 1943 in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   80 M    i. Frederick Scott Thomas was born on 12 Jun 1965 in __________, __________, __________.
   81 M    ii. William Grey Thomas was born on 1 Dec 1966 in __________, __________, __________.
58. Constance Thomas (Pearl Lorine Reid33, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 31 Aug 1946 in __________, __________, __________.

Constance married Arthur Richard Bond, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 27 Jun 1964 in __________, __________, __________. Arthur was born on 12 Dec 1944 in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   82 M    i. Brian Richard Bond was born on 25 Jul 1967 in __________, __________, __________.
   83 F    ii. Diana Carol Bond was born on 16 Nov 1972 in __________, __________, __________.
59. David Lee (Reid) Parish (Noah Lee Reid34, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 4 Feb 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri.

David married Kizzie Geraldine Downey, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 2 Jun 1973 in Lyon County, Kentucky. Kizzie was born on 9 Oct 1954 in Kentucky.


Children from this marriage were:

   84 M    i. David Ryan Parish was born on 4 Mar 1982 in Christian County, Kentucky.
   85 F    ii. Alison Lee Parish was born on 19 Jan 1986 in Caldwell County, Kentucky.
60. Bettye Joe Pinion (Sarah Mildred Reid35, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 26 Apr 1933 in __________, __________, __________.

Bettye married Harry Wilbern Odom, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 30 Mar 1950 in __________, __________, __________. Harry was born on 26 Oct 1931 in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 86 F    i. Debra Diane Odom was born on 1 Jun 1952 in __________, __________, __________.
   87 M    ii. Harry Wilbern Odom was born on 4 Oct 1953 in __________, __________, __________.
   88 F    iii. Cheryl Annette Odom was born on 24 Apr 1961 in __________, __________, __________.
61. Beverly Ann Reid (John A. Reid36, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 4 Jul 1941 in Obion County, Tennessee.

Beverly married Billy George Whipple, son of Samuel Winston Whipple and Charlie Dell Tomlinson, on 31 May 1961 in __________, __________, __________. Billy was born on 3 Nov 1940 in Obion County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

   89 F    i. Georgianna Whipple was born on 14 Apr 1962 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Georgianna married Bobby Bone, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Bobby was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

Georgianna next married Phillip Wayne Vanpatter, son of Duane Ruben Vanpatter and Jolene Kay Holm, on 1 Jul 1989 in Clay County, Nebraska. Phillip was born on 12 Feb 1960 in Antelope County, Nebraska.

+ 90 F    ii. Deanna Whipple was born on 20 Jul 1963 in Obion County, Tennessee.
62. Virginia Dee Reid (John A. Reid36, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 9 Oct 1942 in Fulton, Fulton County, Kentucky.

Virginia married Living Bruer, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Living was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   91 U    i. Living Bruer was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
+ 92 F    ii. Randa Lynn Bruer was born on 25 Oct 1965 in Knoxville, Know County, Tennessee.
63. Mona Lisa Reid (John A. Reid36, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 16 Nov 1951 in Fulton, Fulton County, Kentucky.

Mona married John Freeman Owens, son of David Tillmon Owens and Imogene Pursell, on 12 May 1972 in Obion County, Tennessee. John was born on 23 Jan 1948 in Obion County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

+ 93 M    i. John Tillmon Owens was born on 8 Sep 1976 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.
   94 F    ii. Jonna Lee Owens was born on 20 Oct 1979 in Long Beach, Los Angeles County, California.
64. Linda Sue Reid (John A. Reid36, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 1 Jan 1948 in Fulton, Fulton County, Kentucky.

Linda married Jackie David Smith, son of Millard Filmore Smith and Irish Dovey Ingram, on 10 Mar 1968 in Obion County, Tennessee. Jackie was born on 2 Feb 1946 in Obion County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

   95 M    i. Jarrod Austin Smith was born on 13 Mar 1975 in Shelby County, Tennessee.
   96 M    ii. Jason Douglas Smith was born on 1 Jan 1977 in Obion County, Tennessee.
65. Jon Russell Cresswell (Annie Laura Reid37, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 1 Apr 1950 in Ironton, Iron County, Missouri.

Jon married Karen Joan Emily, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 14 Oct 1971 in __________, __________, __________. Karen was born on 23 Feb 1953 in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   97 F    i. Jennifer Russelle Cresswell was born on 4 Apr 1973 in St. Francis County, Missouri.

Jennifer married Thomas Joseph Huck, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 4 May 1996 in St. Francis County, Missouri. Thomas was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.

   98 M    ii. Joel Richard Cresswell was born on 8 Feb 1978 in St. Francis County, Missouri.
   99 F    iii. Jessica Rene Cresswell was born on 2 May 1981 in St. Francis County, Missouri.
67. June Elaine Harrison (Norma June McClard38, John Dewey McClard17, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 9 Oct 1951 in Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee.

June married Daniel Franklin Cook, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 5 Dec 1969 in Dresden, Weakley County, Tennessee. Daniel was born on 13 Mar 1956 in Henderson, Chester County, Tennessee.

June next married Earl Wayne Flatt, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 6 Jun 1981 in Martin, Weakley County, Tennessee. Earl was born on 3 Mar 1956 in Henderson, Chester County, Tennessee.


Children from this marriage were:

   100 F    i. Lauren Elaine Flatt was born on 28 Feb 1992 in Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.
69. Kevin Ray Woodard (Shirley Ann McClard39, Willie David McClard19, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 29 Jan 1966 in __________, __________, __________, died on 12 Apr 2001 in __________, __________, __________ and was buried _____/_____/_____ in Shady Grove Cemetery, Union City, Obion County, Tennessee.

Kevin married Sherry Hayes, daughter of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________. Sherry was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   101 F    i. Crystal Renee Woodard was born on 9 Apr 1983 in __________, __________, __________.
   102 F    ii. Kelsey Alexis Woodard was born on 16 Nov 1998 in __________, __________, __________.

Seventh Generation (4th Great Grandchildren)


86. Debra Diane Odom (Bettye Joe Pinion60, Sarah Mildred Reid35, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 1 Jun 1952 in __________, __________, __________.

Debra married Joe David Graves, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, Abt _____/Aug 1972 in __________, __________, __________. Joe was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   103 U    i. Rhett Graves was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.
90. Deanna Whipple (Beverly Ann Reid61, John A. Reid36, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 20 Jul 1963 in Obion County, Tennessee.

Deanna married Anthony Paccio, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 2 Mar 1985 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisianna. Anthony was born on 2 Sep 1956 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisianna.


Children from this marriage were:

   104 F    i. Samantha Fallon Paccio was born on 3 Feb 1986 in Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisianna.
   105 M    ii. Billy Anthony Paccio was born on 18 Nov 1989 in Shelby County, Tennessee.

Deanna next married David Franklin Street, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 14 Feb 1992 in Memphis, Shelby County, Tennessee. David was born _____/_____/_____ in __________, __________, __________.


Children from this marriage were:

   106 F    i. Chandler Shea Street was born on 22 Sep 1993 in Shelby County, Tennessee.
92. Randa Lynn Bruer (Virginia Dee Reid62, John A. Reid36, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 25 Oct 1965 in Knoxville, Know County, Tennessee.

Randa married Michael Dennis Pedneau, son of ____________ ____________ and ____________ ____________, on 21 Sep 1991 in __________, __________, __________. Michael was born on 27 Jul 1965 in Kansas City, Jackson County, Missouri.


Children from this marriage were:

   107 M    i. Brady Alexander Pedneau was born on 27 Jun 1995 in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
   108 M    ii. Cody Matthew Pedneau was born on 26 Mar 1997 in Austin, Travis County, Texas.
93. John Tillmon Owens (Mona Lisa Reid63, John A. Reid36, Mattie Delia McClard15, Sarah Josephine Ragsdale10, Cicero Franklin3, William1) was born on 8 Sep 1976 in Elizabeth City, Pasquotank County, North Carolina.

John married Jamie Lynn Curtis, daughter of Michael Jay Curtis and Vonnie Jo Stewart, on 7 Oct 1995 in Obion County, Tennessee. Jamie was born on 23 Aug 1976 in Oconto, Oconto County, Wisconsin.


Children from this marriage were:

   109 M    i. Austin Ryan Owens was born on 27 Jun 1996 in Dyersburg, Dyer County, Tennessee.