Elizabeth Ratcliff

Femaleabout 1760–before 14 May 1821

Brief Life History of Elizabeth

Elizabeth Ratcliff was born about 1760, in Charles, Maryland, United States as the daughter of Mary Ratcliff. She married Thomas Milstead on 16 September 1780, in Durham Parish, Charles, Maryland, United States. They were the parents of at least 3 sons and 5 daughters. She died before 14 May 1821, in her hometown.

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Family Time Line

Thomas Milstead
1750–1824
Elizabeth Ratcliff
1760–1821
Marriage: 16 September 1780
Margaret Milstead
1782–
Frances Milstead
1784–
Thomas Milstead
1790–
Ignatius Milstead
1793–1860
Eleanor Milstead
1800–1850
Mathew Milstead
1787–1850
Elizabeth Milstead
1788–
Sarah Milstead
1795–1857

Sources (2)

  • 1780 Eliz. Ratcliffe, "Maryland Marriages, 1666-1970"
  • Will of Joseph Ratcliff, Sr. Maryland, Register of Wills Records, 1629-1999; pal:/MM9.3.1/TH-1951-24316-14697-67

Spouse and Children

  • Marriage
    16 September 1780Durham Parish, Charles, Maryland, United States
  • Children (8)

    +3 More Children

    Parents and Siblings

    Siblings (1)

    World Events (8)

    1776

    Age 16

    Thomas Jefferson's American Declaration of Independence endorsed by Congress. Colonies declare independence.

    1776

    Age 16

    Maryland is the 7th state.

    1781

    Age 21

    In 1781, Maryland donated land to be used for part of Washington, D. C.

    Name Meaning

    English: variant of Ratliff .

    Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.

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