Allene Ragsdale (1890- )

Allene Ragsdale

Daughter of Lewis T. Ragsdale & Isabella Aileen Boggess

Allene Ragsdale was born in April 1890 in Pope County, Arkansas.  She was the seventh of nine children born to Lewis and Isabella Ragsdale. 

Allene lived with her parents until at least 1930.  In 1910 she was working as a Book Keeper in a grocery store, probably the same one in which her brother, Robert, and her Uncle, Sid Ragsdale, worked.  She had no occupation in 1920 or 1930. 

Notes for Allene Ragsdale

Birth:  Year: 1900; Census Place: Pottsville, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T623 72; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 174.

Residence and Occupation in 1910, 1920, 1930:  Year: 1910; Census Place: 3-Wd Russellville, Pope, Arkansas; Series: T624; Roll: 61; Page: 140A; Enumeration District: 88; Part: 3; Line: 8. AND Year: 1920; Census Place: Illinois, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T625_77;  Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 308. AND Year: 1930; Census  Place: Illinois, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: 89; Page: 14A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 894.0.

Robert Arthur Ragsdale (1884-1956)

Robert Arthur Ragsdale

Son of Lewis T. Ragsdale & Isabella Aileen Boggess

Robert Arthur Ragsdale was born on May 28, 1884 in Pope County, Arkansas.  He was the sixth child born to Lewis and Isabella Ragsdale. 

Robert lived with his parents until at least 1920.  In 1910 he was working as a Sales Manager of a grocery store, probably the same one in which his Uncle Sid Ragsdale worked.  In 1920 he was self employed as a Lawyer. 

In 1918, Robert enlisted in the U.S. Marine Corps in Norfolk, Virginia.  He enlisted just a few days before the death of his father.  He served his country from June 11, 1918 to September 30, 1921.  He was a veteran of World War I.

Robert married Celeste D. Campbell around 1922, in either Pope County or Pulaski County, Arkansas.  He was around 38 years old and she was about 30.  Celeste was born on May 19, 1891 in Missouri, the daughter of Robert A. and Celeste M. Campbell. 

After their marriage, Robert and Celeste made their home in Illinois, Pope County, Arkansas.  In 1930, they were the parents of three children:

                       

            Philigh W.     born in 1924

            Nancy            born in October 1925

            Annagale      born in October 1925

 Robert Arthur Ragsdale died on October 27, 1956 in Arkansas.  He was 72 years old at his death.  He was buried in the Little Rock National Cemetery on October 31, 1956.  The cemetery is located at 2523 Confederate Boulevard in Little Rock.  His grave is in section 11, site 84.

Celeste went on to live almost 20 years after the death of her husband.  Celeste D. Campbell Ragsdale died in August 1972 at the age of 81.  She was living in Rancho Cucamonga, San Bernardino, California, probably with one of her married children.

Katherine Ragsdale (1905- )

Katherine Ragsdale

Daughter of Albert Sidney Ragsdale & Lillas Ann Ferguson

Katherine Ragsdale was born in 1905, most likely in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas.  Katherine was the youngest child of Albert and Lilas Ragsdale.  Katherine is found in the 1920 US Census, living with her parents at the age of 14. 

Thomas Floyd Ragsdale (1899-1991)

Thomas Floyd Ragsdale

Son of Albert Sidney Ragsdale & Lillas Ann Ferguson

Thomas Floyd Ragsdale was born on August 23, 1899, presumably in Pottsville, Pope County, Arkansas.  He was known by his middle name, Floyd.

At the age of 19, Floyd registered for World War I on September 12, 1918 in Russellville, Pope, Arkansas.  From his registration card we learn that he was about 5’10”, of slender build with brown hair and blue eyes.

In 1930, Floyd was working for the State of Arkansas as a Civil Engineer and living with his parents in Illinois, Pope County, Arkansas.  In the census he is listed as a veteran of the World War (WWI). 

Thomas Floyd Ragsdale died on October 14, 1991 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas.  He was 92 years old at his death.

 World War I Draft Card

William Joseph Ragsdale (1895-1974)

William Joseph Ragsdale

Son of Albert Sidney Ragsdale & Lillas Ann Ferguson

William Joseph Ragsdale was born on May 8, 1895, probably in Pottsville, Pope County, Arkansas.  Known by his middle name, Joe was the second of four children born to Albert and Lillas Ragsdale.

Joe registered for WWI on June 2, 1917.  He was 22 years old when he enlisted.  His registration card states that he was living in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, and that he was a salesman for the Pierce Oil Corporation there in Russellville.  He was most likely living with his parents at that time, in their home on Washington Street, as he was listed there in the 1920 Census.  He was of medium height and build, with grey eyes and brown hair.  He was not married at that time and had no dependents.  In the 1930 Census, Joe is listed as a veteran of the World War.

Joe married Gussie Mathis on September 9, 1923 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas.  Gussie was born on October 11, 1900 in Arkansas, the daughter of Augustus G. Mathis and Bessie Gill.  

Joe and Gussie had two children listed in the 1930 Census:  

Martha J.          born around 1924
Thomas S.       born around 1928  

William Joseph Ragsdale died in September of 1974 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas.  He was 79 years old at his death.  

Gussie Ragsdale went on to live another ten years after her husband’s death.  She died in December of 1984 in the same city, at the age of 84.

 World War I Draft Card

Notes for William Joseph Ragsdale

Birth, Military Service, Physical Description, Occupation:  Ancestry.com. World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918 [database online]. Provo, UT: Ancestry.com, 2005.  Original data: National Archives and Records Administration. World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918. M1509, 4,582 rolls. National Archives and Records Administration, Washington, D.C.   

Marriage to Gussie and Residence in 1930:  Year: 1930; Census Place: Illinois, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: 89; Page: 13A; Enumeration District: 19; Image: 892.0-893.0

Death:  Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006.

Signature:  from Military Draft Card, see above

Notes for Gussie (maiden name unknown) Ragsdale

Birth and Death:  Social Security Administration. Social Security Death Index, Master File. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2006.

Ethel R. Ragsdale (1893-1957)

Ethel R. Ragsdale

Daughter of Albert Sidney Ragsdale & Lillas Ann Ferguson

Ethel R. Ragsdale was born on June 10, 1893, most likely in Pottsville, Pope County, Arkansas.  Ethel was the first of four children born to Albert and Lillas Ragsdale. 

Ethel married Elijah Madison Hammond on September 30, 1919 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas.  She was 26 years old and he was 30 years.  Elijah was born on January 8, 1889 in Martinville, Faulkner County, Arkansas.  After their marriage, they lived at number 44 Plummer Street in Plummerville, Pope County, Arkansas. 

Elijah enlisted for World War I on June 5, 1917.  He was a self-employed Grocery Merchant at that time.  He was tall, of medium build, with blue eyes and dark brown hair. 

In 1930, Elijah and Ethel were living at number 411 South Erie Avenue in Illinois, Pope County, Arkansas, where Elijah was a employed as a Candy Jobber.   They had no children listed in the 1930 Census.

Elijah Madison Hammond died on March 7, 1957 in Russellville, Pope County, Arkansas, at the age of 68.  Ethel went on to live another 22 years after her husband’s passing.  Ethel R. Ragsdale Hammond died in June of 1979, close to her 86^th birthday, also in Russellville.

 World War I Draft Card

Albert Sidney Ragsdale (1865-1942)

Albert Sidney Ragsdale

Son of Lewis T. Ragsdale & Isabella Aileen Boggess

Albert Sidney Ragsdale was born in Conway County, Arkansas in July 1865.  He was the first of nine children born to Lewis and Aileen Ragsdale.  He was known as both Albert and Sidney. 

                                                         

Albert married Lillas Ann Ferguson around 1890, probably in Pope County, Arkansas.  Lillas was born in February 1873 in Arkansas.  Albert and Lillas were the parents of the following four children:

            Ethel R.                      born June 10, 1893

            William Joseph         born May 8, 1895

            Thomas Floyd           born August 23, 1899

            Katherine                  born about 1905

In 1900, Albert and his family were living on a farm in Pottsville in Pope County, Arkansas.  They lived very near his uncle’s family—the family of Arthur Boggess, son of Charles and Isabella Boggess.   He was also living two farms away from his parents.  Albert was a Physician at that time.  By 1910, Albert was a retail merchant in a grocery store and he had moved his family into a home on Washington Street in Russellville.  In 1920, Albert was an agent working for an oil company.  In 1930 Albert and his family lived on East 4^th Street in the same city, where he was managing a farm.

Albert Sidney Ragsdale died on July 14, 1942 in Pope County, Arkansas at the age of 74. 

Notes for Albert Sidney Ragsdale

Birth, Occupation, and Marriage to Lillas A.:  Year: 1900; Census Place: Pottsville, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T623 72; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 174.

Residence and Occupation in 1910:  Year: 1910; Census Place: 3-Wd Russellville, Pope, Arkansas; Series: T624; Roll: 61; Page: 142B; Enumeration District: 88; Part: 3; Line: 26.

Residence and Occupation in 1920:  Year: 1920; Census Place: Illinois, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T625_77; Page: 7A; Enumeration District: 97; Image: 319.

Death:  Ancestry.com. Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 [database online]. Provo, Utah: MyFamily.com, Inc., 2005. Original data: Division of Vital Records, Arkansas Department of Health. Arkansas Death Index, 1914-1950 Microfiche. Arkansas Genealogical Society, Arkansas.

Notes for Lillas Ann Ferguson

Birth:  Year: 1900; Census Place: Pottsville, Pope, Arkansas; Roll: T623 72; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 174.