Historical records matching Godfrey Ragsdale, III
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About Godfrey Ragsdale, III
Godfrey Ragsdale (III) & Elizabeth Baxter Martin
c. 1676: Godfrey was born in Henrico County, VA.
He married Elizabeth Baxter Martin, the widow of John Martin, by whom she had one son, Christopher Martin. We can't be certain of their marriage year except that they were married before 20 May 1710 . . .
20 May 1710: Godfrey Ragsdale of Henrico County and "Elizabeth his wife" sold 65 acres to Peter Ragsdale for £20. The parcel was described as lying on the north side of the Appomattox River, "near the Old Town, called the Convict Field, next to John Bevill, Thomas Webster, and my brother Peter Ragsdale". Witnesses: George Archer and Henry Cabanis. Elizabeth signed with her mark.[20]
Two days later, brother Peter Ragsdale "and Alice his wife" sold Godfrey 65 acres on the north side of the Appomattox River, "near the Old Town, Thomas's Meadow, my brother Daniel's line, and convict Creek". The witnesses were again George Archer and Henry Canbanis.[21]
5 Nov 1718: Godfrey had 320 acres on the east side of Numison Creek in Prince George County surveyed. This tract adjoined John Ellington.[22]
22 Jun 1722: Godfrey Ragsdell was granted 320 acres in Prince George County adjoining John Ellington and John Tucker. When surveyed on 5 Nov 1718, the parcel was described as lying on the east side of Numisseen.[23]
5 Sep 1723: John Ellington received a grant for 320 acres between Mawhipponock and Nummisseen Creeks adjoining Ragsdale's corner.[24]
17 Aug 1725: Godfrey Ragsdell was granted 335 acres on the north side of the Nottoway River, the upper side of Great Creek between Peter Jones and William Davis. The 335 acres was probably a tract that was surveyed on 10 Dec 1722, described as lying on the north side of the Nottoway River between Reddy and Great Creeks.
Godfrey may also have purchased 335 acres on both sides of Oquits Branch adjoining John Bannister on Hatcher's Run and Francis West in August 1725.
25 Apr 1726: Godfrey signed his will in Henrico County . . .
Will of Godfrey Ragsdale[25]
I Godfrey Ragsdale of the County of Henrico. To my son Godfrey this plantation I now live on. To my sons John and Edward my tract of land at Nottaway River lying over the Great Creek near Edward Callwell. To my brother Benjamin Ragsdale 160 acres of land lying upon Namosen. To son-in-law [actually step-son] Christopher Martin the remainder part of the said Namosen tract of land. To John Brown 100 acres of land lying at the upper end of the tract he formerly lived on lying on Youle's Branch. I give and bequeath to my son Godfrey the remainder of the said tract of land lying upon Youle Branch. Sheets, blankets, farm animals, etc. to daughter Ann, to daughter Rachel, to daughter Elizabeth, my loving wife. I appoint my loving wife Elizabeth my whole and sole Executrix.
Godfrey Ragsdale
Edward Caldwell was married to Elizabeth Baxter Martin Ragsdale's sister Tabitha, but who was John Brown? And with so many children to provide for, why would he leave the 160 acres on Namosen Creek to brother Benjamin?
The will was witnessed by William Worsham, Robert Bevill, and William Powell.
24 Dec 1726: He purchased 45 acres in Bristol Parish from Daniel (x) Ragsdale for £5. This parcel was "part of the plantation where said Daniel now lives", and adjoined the main road and George Archer. Witnesses: Will Kennon, John Epes, and Christopher Martain.
8 Jan 1727/28: Godfrey sold 160 acres on Namosend in Bristol Parish to Benjamin Ragsdale. This acreage adjoined John Tucker, John Ellington, Benjamin Ragsdale's Spring Branch, and Henry Cox. Godfrey acknowledged the deed himself on 14 May 1728.[26]This was the 160 acres on Namoses Creek willed to Benjamin in Godfrey's will.
28 Sep 1728: Godfrey Ragsdell was mentioned as an adjoining landowner in a grant to Abraham Jones for 235 acres on the lower side of Reedy Creek, north of the Nottoway River. Others adjoining were Capt. Peter Jones and Thomas Thrower.[27]Abraham Jones was the brother-in-law of Godfrey's brother Benjamin Ragsdale.
Jul 1731: Godfrey's will was proved in court.
In the Henrico County Tax List of 1736, "Eliz'a" Ragsdale was assessed for "Q-rents 190 acres land . . . Charged to her son Godfrey".[28]
June 1746: Elizabeth Ragsdale, Richard and Ann Bland, Edward and Tabitha Caldwell, and Sarah Royal sued John Cocker regarding the estate of their brother Edward Baxter, who died in 1720.[29]
Elizabeth Baxter Martin Ragsdale is believed to have died c. 1750.
Children of Godfrey and Elizabeth Ragsdale:
Godfrey Ragsdale IV (c. 1716 - 1755; Mary Bryan)
According to Van Lee, Mary Bryan was the daughter of Frederick Bryan of Surry County.[30]
15 Apr 1732: Along with Elizabeth Duniven and [step-brother] Christopher Martin, Godfrey witnessed the will of Paul Hill.[31]But if born c. 1716, Godfrey was only 16 years old. Was he actually born before 1716 - Or was this a different Godfrey?
In the Henrico County Tax List of 1736, Godfrey Ragsdale was charged 3 levies, "To y'r Mot'rs Q-rents 190 acr L'd. Paid by your order on Col. Kennon's accounts and by an Inspectors' note". He was indeed listed in Col. Kennon's accounts under debits: "Godfrey Ragsdale 190 acres".[32]
Jan 1747: An inventory of the estate of Henry Royall taken by Godfrey Ragsdale, [brother] Drury Ragsdale, and Christopher Martin was presented in court.[33]
Nov 1751: He was named surveyor of the road from Bolling's Point to John Robertson's. Among others, the laborers included Christopher Martin, John Bevill, and William Rowlett.[34]
Children of Godfrey and Mary Bryan Ragsdale:
Mary Sarah Ragsdale
Elizabeth Ragsdale
William Ragsdale (m. Mary Bryan)
4 Mar 1765: William and Mary Ragsdale sold 192 acres on the Appomattox River, "all the plantation where I now live", to William Thompson. Witnesses: Field Archer, William Worsham, Francis Bevill, and Christopher Martin.[35]
1768: William Ragsdale of Prince George County purchased land on the north side of Woody Creek in Amelia County from John Crenshaw.
27 Jun 1771: William Ragsdale was mentioned as an adjoining landowner in a deed from Richard Jones to Richard Jones Junior in Nottoway Parish, Amelia County. The parcel Jones conveyed was bought from Abraham Cocke and was described as lying on both sides of Woody Creek. Other landowners adjoining were Henry Robertson, Samuel Sherwin, Richard Jones Junior, James Henderson, and the estate of John Irby.[36]
23 Sep 1771: He sold two properties. The first was 58 acres in Nottoway Parish, Amelia County, to Richard Jones Junior for £47.10.0. This was described as adjoining William Hudson, the John Irby estate, said Jones' own line, and land William "sells to William Hudson". Witnesses: William Fitzgerald, Thomas (x) Wynne, Francis (x) Belsher, Abner Bates, and William Hudson. The second parcel William sold was 149 acres in the forks of Woody Creek to William Hudson for £120. This adjoined Richard Jones, the said Hudson's line, the middle of Woody Creek, Ragsdale's Spring Branch, and Henry Robertson. On 31 May 1773, wife Mary relinquished any dower right to both parcels.[37] The deeds were proved 24 Feb 1774.
26 Dec 1789: William married Ann Green Tucker in Prince George County.
William and Mary's children were Godfrey (born 14 Jan 1764; m. Elizabeth Mitchell 13 Jan 1789), Benjamin (m. Elizabeth Lorraine 4 Apr 1794), Frederick (m. Frances Louisa Wilkins 1790), Mary "Polly" (m. William Morris 1800), and Sarah Ragsdale (William Davis 1 Dec 1811).
Ann Ragsdale
John Ragsdale See Too Many Johns
Tabitha Ragsdale (13 Mar 1721, VA - )
Edward Ragsdale (8 Dec 1723, VA - 1780)
17 Dec 1779: Edward Ragsdale signed his will in Lunenburg County, mentioning wife Mollie, sons Edward, William, John, Baxter, and Joshua; daughters Martha Pettypoole, Ann Niblet, and Elizabeth, Tathy, and Jemima Ragsdale. Executors: Edward and William Ragsdale. Witnesses: Joshua, John, and Letitia Ragsdale. It was probated 13 Jul 1780.[38]
Rachel Ragsdale (Jun 1726, VA - ; m. Stith Parham)
Elizabeth Ragsdale
Baxter Ragsdale (16 Jun 1730, VA - ; m. Mary Williams)
12 May 1759: Baxter Ragsdale patented 400 acres on waters of Modies Branch adjoining Broadax and Brown.[39]
1760: Baxter and John Ragsdale were appointed to maintain the road from Reedy Creek Church to Flat Rock Church.[40]
1764 Tithables List, Charlotte County, VA: Baxter Ragsdale, 1 tithable.
GEDCOM Note
[NewMaster.FTW] Henrico County is currently Chesterfield County
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Godfrey Ragsdale, III's Timeline
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April 20, 1676
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Henrico County, Virginia, USA
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1697
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1699
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Bristol Par., Henrico Co., VA, Prince George's County, MD, United States
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1700
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Prince George County, Province of Virginia
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1714
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1716
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Henrico Co., Va.
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December 1723
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Lunenburg Co., Va.
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1725
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Lunenburg Co., Va.
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June 1726
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Lunenburg Co., Va.
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