John D. Ragsdale, Sr. (1699-1793) married possibly a Mary Jefferson (aunt of the future president). Or... John's wife was Mary FIELD.
John was the son of Godfrey Ragsdale b: BEF 1644 in Old Town, Henrico Co., Virginia and Rachel Rowlett b: ABT 1650 in Henrico Coounty, Virginia
Problem: John does NOT appear in the 1697 Will of Godfrey Ragsdale. The will was written 1697 and then probated in 1703. Maybe Godfrey had a son born between these two dates? If so, then Godfrey's wife Rachel must have been much younger than Godfrey to have born a child in 1699.
Married: BEF 1736
Children:
Lunenburg, Virginia, Tithables 1752 - John Ragsdale, Sr - 2
John Ragsdele & Benjamin Ragsdale witnesses of the will of Loflin Flinn dated 24 Sept 1768; Lunenburg Co. Will Book 1, p. 252
John Ragsdale was an executor of the will of William Embry dated 6 May 1760, Lunenburg Co. Will Book 1, p. 290
John Ragsdale Sr. an executor of the will of Everard Dowsing dated 6 Dec 1781; David Ragsdale was a witness; Lunenburg Co., Will Book 3/115
1782 - John Ragsdale Sr. gave deeds of gifts to four of his children. These deeds served as a substitute for provisions in his will as he reseved a life estate in the land and negroes conveyed; that is, the children did not take control of the property until his death.
14 Nov. 1782 from Johns Ragsdale Sr. of Lunenburg Co. to JOHN RAGSDALE, JR. of Lunenburg Co., for the natural love he has for his son, the said John Ragsdale Jr. & for $ about 200 acres in L & 2 negroes, Tom & Anthony (reserving my life in the 200 acres and the Negroes). The land is bounded by my corner white oak near the plantation, a new line made between myself & Benj. Gee, my patent line & crooked cr. These courses include the plantation. Sig. J. Rags. Sr. wit. None recorded 14 Nov 1782; Lunenburg Co., Deed Book 13, p. 492
14 Nov. 1782 from Johns Ragsdale Sr. of Lunenburg Co. to DRURY RAGSDALE of Lunenburg Co., for the natural love he has for his son, the said Drury Ragsdale & for $ about 200 acres in L & 2 negroes, Ned & Bob (reserving my life in the 200 acres and the Negroes). The land is bounded by the mouth of the creek at the corner of my son John's, Benj. Gee, my patent line & Gee's Spring Branch. Sig. J. Rags. Sr. wit. None recroded 14 Nov. 1782. Lunenburg Co., Deed Book 13, p. 493
14 Nov. 1782 from Johns Ragsdale Sr. of Lunenburg Co. to SAML. RAGSDALE of Lunenburg Co., for the natural love he has for his son, the said Saml. Ragsdale & for $ about 220 acres in L & 2 negroes, Archer & Phill (reserving my life in the 200 acres and the Negroes). The land is bounded by Edloe's now Barrett's line, thence along my line & Nevil Gee, my corner white oak near the plantation & thru the lower part of my plantation to Crooked Cr. Sig. John R. Sr. wit. None recorded 14 Nov. 1782. Lunenburg Co., Deed Book 13, p. 494
10 Jun 1783 Deed of gift. I, John Ragsdale Sr. of Lunenburg Co., for the natural love I have for my daug., MARY GEE, wife of James Gee of Mecklenburg Co (agree that) John Ragsdale is to have the use of the following negroes during his natural life: Phebee & Amy. After my death, Mary is to have the slaves. Sig. John Rags. Sr. wit. Wm. Taylor recorded12 Jun 1783. Lunenburg Co., Deed Book 13, p. 527
WILL OF JOHN RAGSDALE, Lunenburg County Will Book 4,p. 35
Will written 27 Mar 1790, probated 11 Apr 1793
In the Name of God Amen this Twenty Seventh day of March Anno Domini One Thousand Seven Hundred and Ninety. I John Ragsdale of Cumberland Parish and County of Lunenburg being now in perfect health and sound mind and memory and knowing it is appointed for all men once to die; do make and ordain this to be my Last Will and Testament hereby disanulling all other wills or bequests by me heretofore made in manner and form followin Imprimis, my will and desires are that all my Just Debts be discharged;
And lastly I desire that there be no inventory taken of my estate; and that my executor hereinafter named be not held to security; I constitute and appoint my son John Ragsdale executor to this my last will and testament. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal the day and the year first above written. his.
John (X) Ragsdale (Seal) mark
Signed Sealed and Acknowledged in presence of John Dixon Anderson Bagley Robert Ruddel
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