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
1750–1824 Male
1760–1821 Female
Marriage
16 September 1780Durham Parish, Charles, Maryland, United States
Children (8)
1782– Female
1784– Female
1787–1850 Male
1788– Female
1790– Male
+3 More Children
Parents and Siblings
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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