Reuben Radford (1754 - 1819)

Born 1754 in Buckingham, Virginia, British Colonial America

Descendants

Died 19 Dec 1819 at about age 65 in Bostwick, Morgan County, Georgia, USA

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Biography

Soldier Reuben Radford served with Virginia Militia during the American Revolution.

Reuben Radford is a DAR Patriot Ancestor, A093372.

Reuben Radford

Reuben Radford (John3, John2, George1) was born 1755 in Campbell County, Virginia, and died 19 Dec 1819 in Morgan County, Georgia. He married Elizabeth Hackworth Abt. 1774 in Virginia, daughter of George Hackworth and Ann Leftwich. She was born 1756 in Bedford, Cumberland, Virginia, USA, and died 1855 in Perry County, Alabama. ^[1]

A Soldier of the Revolution serving in the Virginia Militia. DAR #A093372

Birth

Birth Date: 1754

Birth Place: Virginia, USA

Marriage

Husband: Reuben Radford

Wife: Elizabeth Hackworth

Children of Reuben Radford and Elizabeth Hackworth are:

1. Vina Radford, born 1774 in Virginia.
2. Elizabeth Radford, born Abt. 1776 in Virginia.She married John K. Henson 17 Jul 1804 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Marriage: 17 Jul 1804, Oglethorpe County, Georgia
3. Francis Shadrack Radford, born Abt. 1778 in Virginia.He married Dorcus Green 30 Aug 1804 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia. Marriage: 30 Aug 1804, Oglethorpe County, Georgia
4. Mary Ann Radford, born 08 Nov 1780 in Campbell County, Virginia; died Aft. 1850 in Perry County, Alabama.
5. William Radford, Sr., born 26 Jun 1782 in Campbell County, Virginia; died 23 Oct 1863 in Perry County, Alabama.
6. Sarah Radford, born Abt. 1784 in Georgia; died in Perry County, Alabama.She married Reuben Bennett.
7. Temperance Ann Radford, born Abt. 1786 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died 1846 in Morgan County, Georgia.
8. Elijah Radford, born Abt. 1795 in Wilkes County, Georgia; died Abt. 1865 in Morgan County, Georgia.
9. Obediah Radford, born 22 Oct 1796 in Wilkes County, Georgia; died 30 Jan 1855 in Leon County, Texas.
10. John Radford, born 21 Oct 1797 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died 09 May 1840 in Morgan County, Georgia.He married Elizabeth Clairborn in Morgan County, Georgia. Marriage: Morgan County, Georgia
11. Reuben Wesley Radford, born Abt. 1803 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died in Pike County, Alabama.He married Elizabeth Duke 21 Jul 1825 in Walton County, Georgia. Marriage: 21 Jul 1825, Walton County, Georgia
12. Samuel Radford, born Abt. 1806 in Oglethorpe County, Georgia; died 06 Jul 1879 in Coosa County, Alabama.He married Teresa Goggins.

Death

Death Date: 1819 (aged 64-65)

Death Place: Bostwick, Morgan County, Georgia, USA

Burial:

Radford Cemetery

Bostwick, Morgan County, Georgia, USA

• Fact: Christening (7 April 1754) Prince George, Virginia, British Colonial America
• Fact: Will (19 December 1818) Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Burial (December 1819) Radford Cemetery, Bostwick, Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Probate (3 January 1820) Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Military Service Revolutionary War Virginia, United States
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch There is much debate between researchers on Reuben Radford's lineage - AND THERE WERE TWO REUBAN'S:

First option:1. George Radford/Ann Massey (will names sons: John, George, Richard; ?grandson, Jonathan Jones Radford) 2. John Radford/Elizabeth Maxey 3. John Radford/Jane Johnson 4. Reuben Radford I/Phoebe Gibson. Second option: maintains 1, and then 2. John Radford/Elizabeth Maxey 3. Reuban Radford I/Elizabeth Hackworth [but there was a Reuban/Phoebe Gibson & he didn't have 2 sons named Reuban]. Third option: maintains 1. and then 2.Richard Radford/Anne. This places the three known siblings that moved to Georgia (Reuban, Henry, Julia) as Richard's children simply because all other known Radfords are documented - and he had 9 children named in his will, as well as a daughter-in-law & grandchildren! His will named 5 daughters & 4 sons, which did not include Reuben, Henry, Julia. Fourth option: maintains 1,2,3 then 4. Jonathan Jones Radford (named in George's will?)/Rebecca. 5. Reuban Radford II/Elizabeth Hackworth. The main reason for this option is that only one Hackworth family has been found in Virginia during the Revolutionary War period - that of George Hackworth. The only place known where Radford & Hackworth families ever lived at the same time is Bedford County (later Campbell), Virginia where Jonathan Jones Radford & George Hackworth lived (only known Radford family in Bedford County). Not much is known about Jonathan Jones Radford, but, IF he was named as a grandson in George Radford's will [have not found a source with a transcription of the will], he had to be the son of John or Richard. Jonathan Jones Radford may well be the father of the three siblings (Reuban II, Henry, Julia) that moved to Georgia, but more documentation is needed to establish who Jonathan Jones Radford was (especially the George Radford will). He moved to Bedford County about 1750 (and we don't know where he came from) and is listed on records in the 1770s and was found in Pittsylvania, VA in 1785 with 10 members in the household. His wife was named Rebecca. (Most likely candidate given the three known siblings not found in wills/records of the other potential fathers.) ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE SPECULATION & NOT ALL RELATIONSHPS ARE DOCUMENTED.

THIS REUBEN RADFORD'S PARENTS, SIBLINGS, AND PLACE OF BIRTH NOT KNOWN AND HIS WIFE'S NAME WAS ELIZABETH PER HIS WILL (NOT PHOEBE GIBSON). What is known: Reuben Radford is documented by the DAR as a Revolutionary soldier in the Virginia militia. He was born Virginia, married in Bedford County (later Campbell), where his family lived before migrating to Georgia in 1784/85. His homes in GA: Wilkes Co, 1785 to 1783/4; Oglethorpe Co, 1794 to 1807; Morgan Co, 1808 to 1819. He died in 1819 Morgan County, GA and is buried in the Radford Cemetery (a memorial plaque placed later mistakenly names his wife as Mary Ann Hackworth). Known children: Vina, Elizabeth, Shadrack, Francis, William Tarpley, Polly Ann, Sarah (all born Bedford/Campbell Co), Temperance, Elijah, Obediah, John, Reuben Wesley, Samuel (all born Oglethorpe). There are numerous deed, tax, census, and other records to verify the preceding. His wife, Elizabeth Hackworth Radford was living with their widowed daughter, Polly Ann Watters, in 1850 Perry, Alabama at age 94, but her exact DOD is not known. Reuben is likely descended from George Radford of Essex, but just which descendant was his father is not certain. I have read that he is proven not to be the Reuben Radford that married Phoebe Gibson (thought to be son of John Radford/Jane Johnson), but NO records establish that fact. Too much information has been lost due to careless merges that mixed two Reubans and others that mixed John & Richard Radford.

Will of Reuban Radford, Will Book B 1815-1830, pp. 68-70: In the name of God Amen, I, Reuben Radford, of Morgan County and State of Georgia, being in health and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God, calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament revoking all others. That is to say, first of all I recommend my soul unto the hands of Almighty God that give it and my body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner by my Executor hereafter named and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in life I give and dispose of the same in the following manner form to wit. First I constitute make and ordain my loving sons WILLIAM RADFORD and JOHN RADFORD the Sole Executors of this my last will and testament. First it is my desire my property left thus remaining shall be by my Executors sold at a credit of Twelve months and all the nett proceeds to be equally divided between my loving son John Radford and my loving daughter POLLY RADFORD and my two other loving sons REUBEN WESTLY RADFORD and SAMUEL RADFORD, leaving a child's part to my "loving wife" ELIZABETH RADFORD to be disposed of as she may best think proper. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19th day of December 1818. Signed Reuben Radford (mark). Wit: Joseph Smith, William Harrison, John Radford, John H Harrison J.P.

• Fact: Christening (7 April 1754) Prince George, Virginia, British Colonial America
• Fact: Will (19 December 1818) Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Burial (December 1819) Radford Cemetery, Bostwick, Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Probate (3 January 1820) Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Military Service Revolutionary War Virginia, United States
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch There is much debate between researchers on Reuben Radford's lineage - AND THERE WERE TWO REUBAN'S:

First option:1. George Radford/Ann Massey (will names sons: John, George, Richard; ?grandson, Jonathan Jones Radford) 2. John Radford/Elizabeth Maxey 3. John Radford/Jane Johnson 4. Reuben Radford I/Phoebe Gibson. Second option: maintains 1, and then 2. John Radford/Elizabeth Maxey 3. Reuban Radford I/Elizabeth Hackworth [but there was a Reuban/Phoebe Gibson & he didn't have 2 sons named Reuban]. Third option: maintains 1. and then 2.Richard Radford/Anne. This places the three known siblings that moved to Georgia (Reuban, Henry, Julia) as Richard's children simply because all other known Radfords are documented - and he had 9 children named in his will, as well as a daughter-in-law & grandchildren! His will named 5 daughters & 4 sons, which did not include Reuben, Henry, Julia. Fourth option: maintains 1,2,3 then 4. Jonathan Jones Radford (named in George's will?)/Rebecca. 5. Reuban Radford II/Elizabeth Hackworth. The main reason for this option is that only one Hackworth family has been found in Virginia during the Revolutionary War period - that of George Hackworth. The only place known where Radford & Hackworth families ever lived at the same time is Bedford County (later Campbell), Virginia where Jonathan Jones Radford & George Hackworth lived (only known Radford family in Bedford County). Not much is known about Jonathan Jones Radford, but, IF he was named as a grandson in George Radford's will [have not found a source with a transcription of the will], he had to be the son of John or Richard. Jonathan Jones Radford may well be the father of the three siblings (Reuban II, Henry, Julia) that moved to Georgia, but more documentation is needed to establish who Jonathan Jones Radford was (especially the George Radford will). He moved to Bedford County about 1750 (and we don't know where he came from) and is listed on records in the 1770s and was found in Pittsylvania, VA in 1785 with 10 members in the household. His wife was named Rebecca. (Most likely candidate given the three known siblings not found in wills/records of the other potential fathers.) ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE SPECULATION & NOT ALL RELATIONSHPS ARE DOCUMENTED.

THIS REUBEN RADFORD'S PARENTS, SIBLINGS, AND PLACE OF BIRTH NOT KNOWN AND HIS WIFE'S NAME WAS ELIZABETH PER HIS WILL (NOT PHOEBE GIBSON). What is known: Reuben Radford is documented by the DAR as a Revolutionary soldier in the Virginia militia. He was born Virginia, married in Bedford County (later Campbell), where his family lived before migrating to Georgia in 1784/85. His homes in GA: Wilkes Co, 1785 to 1783/4; Oglethorpe Co, 1794 to 1807; Morgan Co, 1808 to 1819. He died in 1819 Morgan County, GA and is buried in the Radford Cemetery (a memorial plaque placed later mistakenly names his wife as Mary Ann Hackworth). Known children: Vina, Elizabeth, Shadrack, Francis, William Tarpley, Polly Ann, Sarah (all born Bedford/Campbell Co), Temperance, Elijah, Obediah, John, Reuben Wesley, Samuel (all born Oglethorpe). There are numerous deed, tax, census, and other records to verify the preceding. His wife, Elizabeth Hackworth Radford was living with their widowed daughter, Polly Ann Watters, in 1850 Perry, Alabama at age 94, but her exact DOD is not known. Reuben is likely descended from George Radford of Essex, but just which descendant was his father is not certain. I have read that he is proven not to be the Reuben Radford that married Phoebe Gibson (thought to be son of John Radford/Jane Johnson), but NO records establish that fact. Too much information has been lost due to careless merges that mixed two Reubans and others that mixed John & Richard Radford.

Will of Reuban Radford, Will Book B 1815-1830, pp. 68-70: In the name of God Amen, I, Reuben Radford, of Morgan County and State of Georgia, being in health and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God, calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament revoking all others. That is to say, first of all I recommend my soul unto the hands of Almighty God that give it and my body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner by my Executor hereafter named and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in life I give and dispose of the same in the following manner form to wit. First I constitute make and ordain my loving sons WILLIAM RADFORD and JOHN RADFORD the Sole Executors of this my last will and testament. First it is my desire my property left thus remaining shall be by my Executors sold at a credit of Twelve months and all the nett proceeds to be equally divided between my loving son John Radford and my loving daughter POLLY RADFORD and my two other loving sons REUBEN WESTLY RADFORD and SAMUEL RADFORD, leaving a child's part to my "loving wife" ELIZABETH RADFORD to be disposed of as she may best think proper. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19th day of December 1818. Signed Reuben Radford (mark). Wit: Joseph Smith, William Harrison, John Radford, John H Harrison J.P.

• Fact: Christening (7 April 1754) Prince George, Virginia, British Colonial America
• Fact: Will (19 December 1818) Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Burial (December 1819) Radford Cemetery, Bostwick, Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Probate (3 January 1820) Morgan, Georgia, United States
• Fact: Military Service Revolutionary War Virginia, United States
• Fact: http://familysearch.org/v1/LifeSketch There is much debate between researchers on Reuben Radford's lineage - AND THERE WERE TWO REUBAN'S:

First option:1. George Radford/Ann Massey (will names sons: John, George, Richard; ?grandson, Jonathan Jones Radford) 2. John Radford/Elizabeth Maxey 3. John Radford/Jane Johnson 4. Reuben Radford I/Phoebe Gibson. Second option: maintains 1, and then 2. John Radford/Elizabeth Maxey 3. Reuban Radford I/Elizabeth Hackworth [but there was a Reuban/Phoebe Gibson & he didn't have 2 sons named Reuban]. Third option: maintains 1. and then 2.Richard Radford/Anne. This places the three known siblings that moved to Georgia (Reuban, Henry, Julia) as Richard's children simply because all other known Radfords are documented - and he had 9 children named in his will, as well as a daughter-in-law & grandchildren! His will named 5 daughters & 4 sons, which did not include Reuben, Henry, Julia. Fourth option: maintains 1,2,3 then 4. Jonathan Jones Radford (named in George's will?)/Rebecca. 5. Reuban Radford II/Elizabeth Hackworth. The main reason for this option is that only one Hackworth family has been found in Virginia during the Revolutionary War period - that of George Hackworth. The only place known where Radford & Hackworth families ever lived at the same time is Bedford County (later Campbell), Virginia where Jonathan Jones Radford & George Hackworth lived (only known Radford family in Bedford County). Not much is known about Jonathan Jones Radford, but, IF he was named as a grandson in George Radford's will [have not found a source with a transcription of the will], he had to be the son of John or Richard. Jonathan Jones Radford may well be the father of the three siblings (Reuban II, Henry, Julia) that moved to Georgia, but more documentation is needed to establish who Jonathan Jones Radford was (especially the George Radford will). He moved to Bedford County about 1750 (and we don't know where he came from) and is listed on records in the 1770s and was found in Pittsylvania, VA in 1785 with 10 members in the household. His wife was named Rebecca. (Most likely candidate given the three known siblings not found in wills/records of the other potential fathers.) ALL OF THE ABOVE ARE SPECULATION & NOT ALL RELATIONSHPS ARE DOCUMENTED.

THIS REUBEN RADFORD'S PARENTS, SIBLINGS, AND PLACE OF BIRTH NOT KNOWN AND HIS WIFE'S NAME WAS ELIZABETH PER HIS WILL (NOT PHOEBE GIBSON). What is known: Reuben Radford is documented by the DAR as a Revolutionary soldier in the Virginia militia. He was born Virginia, married in Bedford County (later Campbell), where his family lived before migrating to Georgia in 1784/85. His homes in GA: Wilkes Co, 1785 to 1783/4; Oglethorpe Co, 1794 to 1807; Morgan Co, 1808 to 1819. He died in 1819 Morgan County, GA and is buried in the Radford Cemetery (a memorial plaque placed later mistakenly names his wife as Mary Ann Hackworth). Known children: Vina, Elizabeth, Shadrack, Francis, William Tarpley, Polly Ann, Sarah (all born Bedford/Campbell Co), Temperance, Elijah, Obediah, John, Reuben Wesley, Samuel (all born Oglethorpe). There are numerous deed, tax, census, and other records to verify the preceding. His wife, Elizabeth Hackworth Radford was living with their widowed daughter, Polly Ann Watters, in 1850 Perry, Alabama at age 94, but her exact DOD is not known. Reuben is likely descended from George Radford of Essex, but just which descendant was his father is not certain. I have read that he is proven not to be the Reuben Radford that married Phoebe Gibson (thought to be son of John Radford/Jane Johnson), but NO records establish that fact. Too much information has been lost due to careless merges that mixed two Reubans and others that mixed John & Richard Radford.

Will of Reuban Radford, Will Book B 1815-1830, pp. 68-70: In the name of God Amen, I, Reuben Radford, of Morgan County and State of Georgia, being in health and perfect mind and memory thanks be to God, calling into mind the mortality of my body and knowing that it is appointed for all men to die, do make and ordain this my last will and testament revoking all others. That is to say, first of all I recommend my soul unto the hands of Almighty God that give it and my body to the Earth to be buried in a Christian like manner by my Executor hereafter named and as touching such worldly Estate wherewith it hath pleased God to bless me with in life I give and dispose of the same in the following manner form to wit. First I constitute make and ordain my loving sons WILLIAM RADFORD and JOHN RADFORD the Sole Executors of this my last will and testament. First it is my desire my property left thus remaining shall be by my Executors sold at a credit of Twelve months and all the nett proceeds to be equally divided between my loving son John Radford and my loving daughter POLLY RADFORD and my two other loving sons REUBEN WESTLY RADFORD and SAMUEL RADFORD, leaving a child's part to my "loving wife" ELIZABETH RADFORD to be disposed of as she may best think proper. In witness whereof I have hereunto set my hand and affixed my seal this 19th day of December 1818. Signed Reuben Radford (mark). Wit: Joseph Smith, William Harrison, John Radford, John H Harrison J.P.

Sources

1. ↑ Descendants of George Radford: Reuben Radford

• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 03 June 2023, 05:41), entry for Reuben Radford (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZG5-96L ); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 27 February 2023, 03:04), entry for Reuben Radford (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZG5-96L ); contributed by various users.
• "Family Tree," database, FamilySearch (http://familysearch.org : modified 27 February 2023, 03:04), entry for Reuben Radford (PID https://familysearch.org/ark:/61903/4:1:LZG5-96L ); contributed by various users.
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