Rackley - Family History & Genealogy Message Board

Re: Bobby Mack Haley

rjlighting — 2009-11-08 01:21:00Z

Well, Wilma and Earnest,were my great Grand mother and Grandfather. Earnests name was Hal Earnest Rackley. From a document I found, Bobby Mack was at wilmas funeral in Haiti when she died in 1999?..I believe he still lives there. all I know for now..still looking though..contact me if you like rjlighting@yahoo.com

Re: OKlahoma Rackleys Photos

ginafinch2002us — 2009-07-29 01:48:35Z

My great grandfather was a brother to yours. He was James Madison Rackley. I'd love to see your pics.
Gina

Re: Joshua & Setevius Rackley of Duplin County NC

SandraVezina67 — 2009-05-07 04:41:07Z

Steve,
Thank you for the offer of sending me the copies . I will send you my address. This will be a great jumpstart to my Rackley family research! I will be happy to return the favor.

Sandy Vezina

Re: Joshua & Setevius Rackley of Duplin County NC

sjcmsc — 2009-05-07 00:41:13Z

Sandy,

We are indeed cousins! Since we share gr x4 grandparents (Joshua and Stevias), that makes us 5th cousins, I believe.

Rather than my transcribing the pages on Elizabeth here, from the Potter & Rackley book (I have the 1984 first edition; have seen the '96 update, now in my aunt's possession -- she lives in Gainesville, FL), send me your mailing address and I will copy the pages on Elizabeth, John Fowler and their descendants and mail them to you (don't worry about the copying or postage; always glad to come across a fellow Rackley cousin!).

Looks like about 7 pages on your family in the '84 book, as well as 2 pages on "The Descendants of Edward Rackley" [the progenitor] -- the frontispiece of the book.

Should provide you with lots of information!

Steve Cox
Knoxville, TN

Re: Joshua & Setevius Rackley of Duplin County NC

SandraVezina67 — 2009-05-02 20:13:12Z

Hi Steve,
Thank you for the information on the Rackley family. It appears that we are cousins. If this is the Elizabeth Rackley who married John Fowler, then your Shadrick and my Elizabeth were brother and sister.
I'm sure I'll have questions as I research this line. Are there any copies of bible or other records being held by anyone in the family that would pertain to my line. If anyone has anything to share I would be happy to pay copying and postage costs.
My DAR lineage goes from Fowler through Cribb and Rhodes. Thanks again.
Sandy

Re: Joshua & Setevius Rackley of Duplin County NC

sjcmsc — 2009-05-02 15:59:28Z

Sandra,

I note that you were corresponding with "Tim," who may be Timothy Rackley, co-author of "RACKLEY: A Southern Colonial Family" (1984). If so, he's certainly more knowledgeable in this area than I.

But, for what it's worth, from Tim and Eloise Potter's book (I'm paraphrasing, commenting):

I have the following as the children of Joshua & Setevias:

Elizabeth Rackley b: ABT. 1755 in Bute County, North Carolina
Jeremiah Rackley b: 1758 in Sampson County, North Carolina
John Micajah Rackley b: 1758 in Sampson County, North Carolina [Jeremiah & John Micajah: twins?]
Lucy Rackley b: ABT. 1763 in Sampson County, North Carolina
Elijah Rackley b: BET. 1764 - 1767 in Sampson County, North Carolina
Jesse J. Rackley b: 1769 in Sampson County, North Carolina
Shadrick Rackley b: 1771 in Sampson County, North Carolina
James Rackley b: 1772 in Sampson County, North Carolina
Sarah Rackley b: 1772 in Sampson County, North Carolina [James & Sarah: twins?]
Lucretia Rackley b: 1774 in Sampson County, North Carolina
Frederick Rackley b: 1781 in Sampson County, North Carolina.

My own ancestor was Shadrick (I've also seen it as "Shadrack") Rackley; through his son, Peyton; through his son, Valentine V.; through his daughter, Emma (md. Edward P. Collins); through their daughter, Rosalie Collins (my maternal grandmother).

Shadrick was the son of Joshua Rackley and Setevias (also "Citivias," in the '96 update to the book) Rackley [first cousins]; Joshua was the son of Anthony Rackley, b. Essex, VA, ca. 1700; d. aft 1765, probably in Duplin (Sampson), NC; m. Jane _______; Setevias was the daughter of John Rackley III, b. Essex, VA, ca. 1685; d. Bute (Franklin), NC, 1769, m. Mary _______. John III and Anthony were brothers, the sons of John Rackley II, b. Essex, VA, ca. 1670; d. Henrico, VA, 1738, m. Jane _______.

Concerning any Revolutionary ancestors, Tim and Eloise note (again, I'm paraphrasing):

As far as the brothers, Anthony and John III, Anthony's children (known) were Joshua, of course, and also a "John" Rackley.

John III's children (known) were:

John IV
Saul
Lucretia, m. David Anthony
Martha, m. _______ Smith
Susannah, m. _______ Hunt
Mary, m. _______ Hunt
Seleter, m. Martin Wheeler
Passon, who m. Sarah Parker
Mills, m. Rebecca _______, and
Setevias (m. Joshua Rackley).

Of interest, one of Passon's sons, [another] John Rackley, died at Valley Forge, PA, while serving in the Revolutionary War. Passon (and Sarah Parker) also had a daughter named "Cityvias," m. Edwin Bane.

Eloise Potter is my 2nd cousin, once removed (she descends from one of Valentine's sons, my Emma's younger brother: Claudius [Claude] Calhoun Rackley). Timothy is from the Virginia Rackleys, and a far more distant cousin (of some degree, anyway; we all go back to the first Rackley in America, Edward, who came to VA in 1639; d. Essex, VA, abt 1663).

Pleased to correspond with you, any time.

Steve Cox
Knoxville, TN
sjcmsc@knology.net

Re: Joshua & Setevius Rackley of Duplin County NC

SandraVezina67 — 2009-05-01 22:11:16Z

Hi Tim,
I also descend from Elizabeth Rackley and John Fowler. My sisters and I joined the DAR through this line(Fowler). We are just starting to research the Rackley line. Is there a Revolutionary patriot in Elizabeth's line?

Re: Walter Rackley Westmoreland,PA

trackley159 — 2009-04-11 20:28:58Z

Dear Rachel,

What a wonderful surprise to receive your message. I, too, had almost given up hope of connecting with you! There is so much information to exchange. I am named after my father, as my middle name is Farnham. I would so much like to correspond. My direct e-mail is trackley@peoplepc.com. Am looking forward to hearing frm you.

Your Relative,
Tom Rackley

Re: Walter Rackley Westmoreland,PA

RachelGould90 — 2009-04-09 16:33:53Z

Just wanted to say that the M on my laptop was playing up.....if you are wondering about the strange words in my post ! lol

Re: Walter Rackley Westmoreland,PA

RachelGould90 — 2009-04-09 16:24:36Z

Hi,
sorry i have not replied sooner...i kind of gave up looking for a while ! It sees we are talking about the same Walter and Eva.I have heard of your father Farnham,but not very much i'm afraid.Eva was my G Aunt, her brother William cae to visit in the mid to late 1930's and becae a bit of local celebrity, even appearing on the local radio station !
William's son Charles Ackland,was my Granfather. I didn't know hi very well as he died when i was Four years old. My Dad used to tell me that Eva's brother Frederick also travelled to Pensylvannia with them, but i could never find anything to prove this.I would welcome any information you can give me.

Thanks so much

Rachel

Re: OKlahoma Rackleys Photos

rontoner1 — 2009-03-29 02:26:16Z

Good evening! Not sure of connection but my GGG Grandmother was Phoebe Ann Rackley that married Vincent Tidwell of Lawrence County TN. Would love to make connections with other living relatives.

RACKLEY Anna Pearl JACKSON 1910 2002 mother

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-02-10 03:33:20Z

RACKLEY Anna Pearl JACKSON 1910 2002 mother

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Elm Branch Cemetery, Bardwell, Ellis Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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RACKLEY John Robert 1910 1963 Kansas pvt US Marine Corps W W II

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-02-10 03:33:01Z

RACKLEY John Robert 1910 1963 Kansas pvt US Marine Corps W W II

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Elm Branch Cemetery, Bardwell, Ellis Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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Re: Rackley Family of Ripley County MO

BeckyPylandDavis50 — 2009-01-24 02:03:24Z

Just thought I would let everyone know that the Ripley County MO website is still going and growing.
Just wanted to let folks aware that my e-mail address has changed and if you wish to join, please just drop me a line.

Thank you,
Becky Pyland Davis
becdavis@centurytel.net

RACKLEY Mary 1867 1919 mother

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-01-16 02:57:54Z

RACKLEY Mary 1867 1919 mother

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Elm Branch Cemetery, Bardwell, Ellis Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

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RACKLEY Albert 1925 1925 our darling

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-01-16 02:42:50Z

RACKLEY Albert 1925 1925 our darling

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RACKLEY Riley W 1867 1913 faithful to his trust even unto death

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-01-16 02:42:31Z

RACKLEY Riley W 1867 1913 faithful to his trust even unto death

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RACKLEY Margaret E - 1943

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-01-16 02:42:03Z

RACKLEY Margaret E - 1943

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Re: Rackley's of Berkshire

geoffmoss — 2007-11-20 08:10:22Z

Hi Tim,

I have records for 9 of the 12 children being here in NZ. Do check my Rootsweb WorldConnect website and search on one of our common Rackley family members to pick up my tree.

Geoff.....

Re: Rackley's of Berkshire

geoffmoss — 2007-11-20 07:17:00Z

Hi Tim,

Thanks for Elizabeth's death info. My line runs Joshua James, Richard, George. I have some of your wife's family on my Rootsweb's WorldConnect tree which filters through to Ancestry.com if you wish to take a look.

Drop us a line from the site if you want any info on the NZ connection.

Geoff....

Re: Rackley's of Berkshire

geoffmoss — 2007-11-19 09:02:44Z

Hi Tim,

Thanks for the reply but time and a very helpfull individual was able to provide me with all twelve siblings. However I have just noticed I am missing Richard and Elizabeth death particulars.
Richard and Elizabeth are my gggg grandparents. How are you related?

Geoff...

Walter Rackley Westmoreland,PA

RachelGould90 — 2008-08-22 14:04:47Z

Hi, i'm trying to trace the Rackley side of my family.My GG aunt was Eva May Ackland (b.1868 Bristol,England)She married Walter Rackley and emigrated to the United States in 1893,first to Mckeesport and then Westmoreland,PA (North Huntingdon)They took their firstborn son Fancis Walter with them.They had at least six more children,who as far as i know stayed in Pennsylvania.I would be really grateful if anyone has any information about them.Thanks.

Re: Rackley's of Texas

kikibug101 — 2007-10-30 03:38:12Z

Sorry to interrupt your conversation, but this is the closest post I could find to what I'm looking for. I need any information on Rackley's in Ennis, Texas. My grandfather was Paul Ray Rackley, some of his sisters names were; Gail Rackley- Jan Rackley- and I think Ann Rackley. I can't think of his parents names at the moment. They had a pretty large family, he was the only son in a family of six or seven sisters. His father was brutally murdered by one of the daughter's boyfriends, and his mother was killed by a severe case of gangreen and of natural causes.

Re: HELP for a new starter.... Henry Rackley (approx d:1956, Eng) & Elizabeth Ford..

ravageiwise — 2008-01-09 08:32:12Z

Hi Steven,

Are you still looking for your Rackley relatives? I have a Rackley in my history as well and am hoping to get some more info soon. Let me know and perhaps we may find a link.

Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

mrstoddard_1 — 2008-02-26 17:08:20Z

I am currently in posession of "Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia : " by Eloise Potter w/ help from Tim Rackley and will happily look up information for anyone.

If you're lucky enough to have a copy of this book you know how useful it is. If you're not lucky enough, you know how rare it is. It traces the descendants of Edward Rackley, the earliest recorded Rackley in the US who settled in what is now Essex Co. VA in the early 17th century.

I'm a descendant of Anthony Rackley who settled in Duplin Co. NC in the early 18th century, and once again am happy to lookup information.

Re: Virginia Rackley's

mrstoddard_1 — 2008-02-26 15:54:20Z

Holly, I don't yet have information on where the VA Rackley's are buried, probably because most of them had left VA pretty early in our history. However, I too live in VA and am currently trying to find information on the location of Edward Rackley's property in Essex Co.

If I come across any cemetery records I'll let you know.

I am descended from Anthony Rackley who moved from VA to Duplin Co, NC in the mid 1700's.

thanks,
Meredith

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

mrstoddard_1 — 2008-04-03 18:16:36Z

I don't have the book with me at the moment. I'll check it when I get home, however as I remember it the book says that the origin is English, and the meaning is generally related to a topographical feature like a hill or mound.

Here are a couple of links about the surname origin.

http://www.houseofnames.com/xq/asp.fc/qx/rackley-family-cres...

http://genealogy.familyeducation.com/surname-origin/rackley

The book that I mentioned above says that the earliest American Rackley was Edward who arrived around 1624. The theory is that he was an indentured servant. His descendants (in my line) made the move to NC 3 generations later in the early 1700's.

That's not to say that there couldn't have been other Rackleys in MD or elsewhere, or that one of those who moved to NC might not have been a prisoner of war. The French and Indian War ran from 1754-1763, which places it right around the time that John II and Anthony Rackley, the brothers who moved to NC would have been adults.(Anthony died in 1765, I don't have a date for John). So, that's story is entirely plausible.

I'll check the appendices in the book to see if it shows any lines that originate in MD or NC.

thanks,
Meredith

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

mrstoddard_1 — 2008-10-23 14:19:00Z

Thanks, Steve, I had this lookup on my to do list last night, but didn't get to it.

Re: Rackley's of Berkshire

LindaBowbrick — 2007-11-19 19:23:55Z

Hi Geoff,
Looking at my records joshua 1822 had 12 children the eldest were William 1847 and joshua 1849 born in Sonning he also had a daughter Phoebe b1871 in sonning so it looks like it may be the younger ones that went to NZ.

Tim

Re: Rackley's of Berkshire

LindaBowbrick — 2007-11-19 18:49:24Z

Hi Geoff,
She died in 1871 registard in Wokingham can't find Richard at the mo.
They are my wifes GGGG Grandparents through George,Albert,George E, George W,How does your path run.

Tim

Re: Rackley's of Berkshire

LindaBowbrick — 2007-11-19 00:21:39Z

Hi Geoff,
Just to let you know that they had 12 children between 1803 and 1832 she died in 1871 all the children you named were hers if you want them all let me know.

Tim

Re: Rackley

Cheryllenz_1 — 2008-09-19 17:20:51Z

Hello, I am interested in:
Agnes May Rogers
Born January 31,1913
(Rackley)
I only have her name from a family record that was copied from the family bible. I want to know if there is more family history out there.
If you have her in your research, Thank you for sharing with me.
Cheryl

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

fadedgenes — 2008-04-02 17:29:43Z

One of the RACKLEY descendents from Iredell County, NC, became Secretary of State for NC.

In a newspaper bio of him, it states that the RACKLEY family came to NC from Maryland.

Re: hello

fadedgenes — 2008-07-31 18:19:33Z

Can you give us a bit more information, such as the names of your grandparents and any dates or locations you might know.

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

rackleymisty — 2008-04-02 16:57:29Z

My grandmother, who resides in Oklahoma, has dedicated most of her life to tracing the 'Rackley" family. I was doing a little searching of my own when I stumbled across your posting. I found it interesting because my grandmother claims to believe that the first Rackley settled in the Carolinas after being released as a prisoner of war. If my memory served me correctly, he was captured in Wales. My details are rather shaky. I was under the impression that the Rackleys were originally from Wales and Ireland. If you have information, I would love for you to share.

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

Wolfman928 — 2008-03-07 20:29:14Z

Hey i Have that book because i am also a direct descendant of Edward Rackley
although it is not in my possession at this time

Re: OKlahoma Rackleys Photos

punkiemi — 2008-08-11 02:42:52Z

You dont happen to have any pictures of Marion's brothers do you? My gg grand father was Green M Rackley and I have not been able to find a picture of him yet. Would greatly appreciate any info you may have. Thanks

Re: Ford Newhall Rackley

LindaHSmith8698 — 2007-10-04 01:42:58Z

I would love to see a photo of him, even if he was a baby at the time. Can you send it via email? Are you a relative or descendant?

It's kind of a long story, but I am a distant cousin, and have been trying to figure out what happened to this particular branch of the family. If you are interested, I will be happy to fill you in. You may email me directly @ smit8698@bellsouth.net

hello

rackleyc — 2008-08-04 03:23:10Z

my name is chris, my family and myself are from corpus chisti, Tx. I have 3 children Brandon, Connor, and kairi
i am 27, my father jeff rackley passed away recently and prompted me to see our history so text if you want. my job takes my around the world so i might be near u, currently in singapore working on a drilling rig

Re: ark rackleys you might not know about

bettyparsleybyrd1949 — 2008-04-05 02:51:17Z

Yes,Mygreatgreatgrandfather was a Daniel Rackley
from Pope Co Ark. He was the father of Nancy
Belle Rackley and Georgeanna Rackley and some
other kids but Nancy Belle was my
greatgrandmother she had 4 children by
George W Workman but the first one passed
away and then she had 2 more girls then a son
and they both died a few hours of giving birth
to the son. I would like to know more about
the Rackley's from that area if this might
be from your area please contact me at ladybyrd937@msn.com
and please put Rackley in the subject line so I
want delete it.
Thank you so much,
BettyParsleyByrd

Re: Walter Rackley Westmoreland,PA

trackley159 — 2008-11-11 18:12:54Z

I too am looking for information on Walter and Eva May. If we are referring to the same, they were my grandparents. One of their son's, Farnham, was my father. I spent many days in Westmoreland City. Would be happy to exchange information.

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

sjcmsc — 2008-10-23 03:17:42Z

Sheryl,

Also came across this SSDI entry, that may be of help:

Name: Elbert J. Rackley Jr.
SSN: 429-66-6888
Last Residence: 72076 Jacksonville, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States of America
Born: 12 May 1939
Last Benefit: 72076 Jacksonville, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States of America
Died: 28 Feb 2002
State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (1953-1954).

Best of luck,

Steve Cox

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

sjcmsc — 2008-10-23 03:12:58Z

Sheryl,

I don't find Elbert James listed in the "Rackley" book by Potter & Rackley. However, I did come across a family tree website, which I don't think is yours, though I have no way of knowing. It does list Elbert James as: b. 31 Aug 1912, AR; d. Nov 1974, AR. Parents: James Rackley; Wilma _______; m. Grace Kincaid, 04 Jan 1939.

The URL for the page on Elbert James is: http://trees.ancestry.com/pt/person.aspx?pid=-1035316902&...= .

The Social Security Death Index shows:
Name: Elbert Rackley
SSN: 430-16-0527
Last Residence: 72204 Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, United States of America
Born: 31 Aug 1912
Died: Nov 1974
State (Year) SSN issued: Arkansas (Before 1951)

Hope this will help you find out more about him.

Best regards,

Steve Cox
Knoxville, TN

Re: hello

sjcmsc — 2008-08-17 01:58:38Z

Chris,

When you have a chance (sounds like you're on the go quite a bit), email me at sjcmsc@knology.net and I would be pleased to try to find out something for you about your Rackley ancestry (if I can). Have you had occasion to read Eloise Potter & Tim Rackley's great book on this family: "RACKLEY: A Southern Colonial Family" (1984; updated 1996)? I have a copy of the '84 original; let me know some of your immediate forbears, and I can probably help you trace them back to one of the many Rackley families in "The Book."

Best regards,

Steve Cox
Knoxville, TN
(my mother's grandmother was Emma Rackley, b. NC, md. Edward P. Collins; d. Oviedo, Polk, FL; Emma can be traced back to Edward Rackley, arr. VA in 1639 -- the progenitor).

Re: hello

sjcmsc — 2008-08-17 01:58:37Z

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

sjcmsc — 2008-04-04 04:19:45Z

Meredith,

Greetings from a fellow Rackley descendant! (Edward, John I, John II; John III and Anthony; Setevias and Joshua; Shadrick, Peyton, Valentine, Emma (m. Edward P. Collins; my great grandparents).

According to the 1984 edition, 2nd cousin (once removed) Eloise F. Potter writes --

THE RACKLEYS IN COLONIAL AMERICA (p. 9):

"Headright records indicate that Edward Ratiffe came from England to Virginia in 1639. In 1641 Richard Preston received 250 acres for the transport of five servants, including 'Edward Ratcliffe.' Both citations appear to be misspellings of the Rackley surname, which also appears in Virginia records as Ratlief, Ratleiff, Ratliffe, Rackly, Racle, Racly, Ratly, and Rattle."

. . .

"We can only guess what circumstances prompted Edward to leave his homeland. Perhaps he wanted adventure and economic opportunity. Although Edward may have come over with a group of friends and relatives, we have no documentation for this. Richard Rackley also arrived in Virginia in 1639, and William Rackley settled in New England about 1676, having come over as boatswain on a ship out of Bristol. If there is any relation between Edward and these other settlers, it more than likely will not be proved until extensive genealogical research as [sic] has been done in England."

I'll see what I can find on the MD - NC question and get back to you.

Best regards,

Steve Cox
Knoxville, TN

Re: Ford Newhall Rackley

philliprackley — 2007-10-04 00:09:30Z

Hi
I think that I have a baby picture of Ford Newhall Rackley,if your interested.

Re: HELP for a new starter.... Henry Rackley (approx d:1956, Eng) & Elizabeth Ford..

ldcopeland — 2008-10-02 20:48:26Z

Hi Steven

Harry Rackley & Elizabeth Ford were also my great grandparents. I have been researching them for a while now & think I have traced them. If you get this message let me know & I will pass on info I have. My Nan was Ada (George's sister). Hope to hear from you

Lisa

RACKLEY Mark P - 1944

t42ElmBranch_EllisCoTX — 2009-01-16 02:41:46Z

RACKLEY Mark P - 1944

David Strickland photographed this gravestone in the Elm Branch Cemetery, Bardwell, Ellis Co., Texas. Feel free to use this picture for your personal records.

This is one of the 200,289 cemetery photos free at http://teafor2.com If you know more about this person please reply here.

Re: Rackley, a southern Colonial family: The descendants of Edward Rackley of Virginia :

sherylduggar — 2008-10-21 21:25:01Z

I am looking for information on my grandfather, Elbert James Rackley, Sr. He was the only surviving child of the outbreak of pneumonia in Vilonia, Arkansas along with his mother, Wilma. I don't know her maiden name as she was married 8 more times that we know of. He has no siblings that we have been made aware of either. He married Grace Kincaid in Arkansas. They had 5 children. 4 boys and 1 girl, Gloria June which only lived 6 months. The family that had the records have all passed away and the records can't be found now. Can you help me? Papa never talked of his family and neither did Granny.