William A Ragland, Jr.

Revolutionary War service: NC Troops 1780-1781

History: William Ragland Death Notice Christian Index page 39

In McDOnough, Henry Co. on 2ndinst. William Ragland Esq in his 71st year. Was born in Northampton Co NC and moved thence to Chatham Co NC. In 1814 he moved to Jasper Co Ga thence to Henry Co Ga. Toward the close of the Revolution--though only a youth he was in the service and was taken prisoner with others by the Tories at Col. Alston's house on Deep River. He was a highly esteemed and respected citizen and member of the Methodist Church. March 29, 1836

Born 24 Apr. 1749-married Sarah Williams

The children:

John 1790

Ann

Sarah

Celia Ann

Thomas

William

Frederick

Robert

Elizabeth

Mary

Gerry Hill-Albany Ga

BIOGRAPHY: WILLIAM RAGLAND, JR. (1759-1836) of McDonough,.Gat: b. Northampton Co., N.C. res. Northampton Co. (1759 -1772); Chatham Co., N.C. (1772-ca.1822); McDonough (ca.1822-1836): planter, innkeeper & land speculator: Revolutionary War service, N.C. Troops 1780-81: m. ca. 1785, Chatham Co., Sarah Williams dau. of Burwell Williams of Chatham Co.: cd· Nancy, Frederick W., John A., Celia, Elizabeth, Burwell, Sarah, Martha Ann, Thomas, Charity, William Stephen & Lemuel

Residence: More About WILLIAM JR RAGLAND:

Military service: Bet. 1780 - 1781, Revolutionary War Service, NC Troops

Occupation: Planter; Land Speculator; & InnKeeper

Residence 1: Bet. 1759 - 1772, Northampton, North Carolina

Residence 2: Bet. 1772 - 1822, Chatham Co., NC

Residence 3: Bet. 1822 - 1836, McDonough, ?

• Reference: Find A Grave Memorial - SmartCopy: Sep 11 2021, 9:32:57 UTC

  ---

• Reference: FamilySearch Genealogy - SmartCopy: Mar 10 2024, 15:30:38 UTC