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Re: Ragons in IL IN and OHIO

jwurmser843 — 2009-04-17 18:09:38Z

Thank you for responding. I will add your information on Eli's brother, George, to my FTM file. I received the following information from Vernon Vogt:

Vernon Vogt Email to Bill Ragon, Ancestry Ragon Message Board Re: Ragons in IL IN and OHIO 5 Jul 2003 12:33 PM GMT

Eli Ragon was born July 30, 1778 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, At some point the family moved to Virginia where they were until about 1806. In 1807, Eli signed an "estray book" in Franklin Township, Ross Co., Ohio. Two other Ragon signatures appear in this book, There is a John and a Jeese Ragon. Who are they? Possible brothers? Also is 1807 my GGGG Grandgather John was born to Eli and Rebecca in Ross County.

It appears that the family was in Ross Co until about 1824, While in Ross County, Eli Ragon served as a Corporal in the War of 1812 in the 1st Odd Battalion of Ohio under the command of Major Benjamin Daniels. This battalion may have spent time at Fort Feere in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, where the family would later move.

From the biography of your Thomas it appears the family then moved first to Shelby County (about 1824) and then to Wyandot County (about 1827). I have quite a bit of information on the family in Wyandot.

Eli and Rebecca stayed in Wyandot until at least 1850. Sometime shortly after that they moved to Warren County, Illinois to live with their son Dr. Bailey Ragon. Eli died on May 8, 1856 and Rebecca on July 31, 1856. They are bried in the Greenbush Graveyard.

Submitter: Vernon Vogt

Subject: Re: Ragons in IL IN and OHIO

Message: I have been trying to trace the descendants of Eli RAGON (1778 - 1856) for over three years now. Eli was born in Maryland, lived for a time in Ross Co., Ohio, moved to Wyandot Co. sometime in the late 1820's. He lived there untill after 1850. Sometime before he died in 1856, he moved to Warren Co., ILL, where his son Bailley, a doctor, lived.

Eli was married to Rebecca Stewart (1784 - 1856) According to the history of Wyandot County, they had nine children. So far I have been able to prove six of them. It is possible that the three I am missing were in Ohio, Indiana, or Illinois.

The six children I have proved are:

1.Thomas (1804-1876) He lived most of his life in Shelby Co., Ohio.
2. John (1807-1890) (my direct line) He lived in Wyandot Co., Ohio
3. Lydia (1809-1842)
4. Bailey ( 1813-1895) Lived in Wyandot Co. Ohio as a young man. Became a Doctor. Lived for a while in Indiana around Vigo Co., Then moved to Warren Co., ILL.
5. Eli Jr. (1821 - aft 1884) Eli Jr. lived in Wyandot Co. as a young man. He moved to Vigo Co., IN, where it appears he lived his entire life.
6. Alfred (1823-1873) Alfred lived his childhood in Wyandot, spent some time in Vigo Co., and moved to Warren Co., ILL with his brother Bailey.

1850 CensusOH, Seneca Co., Seneca.This appears to be Eli and Rebecca living with their grandchildren (Eli and Rebecca, children of Eli Jr. and Anne).
Eli Ragon 73 MD
Rebecca 65 State born hard to read, may be VA
Charles 20 M born OH
Rebecca 15 F Born OH
Note: Since Eli is 73 and Rebecca is 65, Charles and Rebecca Ragon are probably grandchildren

1850 Census, Crane, Wyandot Co.
John 43
Elizabeth 42
William 20
Grenna 16 F
Harrison 13
Mary J 12
Lydia 8
George W 7
Herby 5

Re: Ragons in IL IN and OHIO

ccooper39 — 2009-04-17 17:34:32Z

Hi,
Eli was the brother of my GGGrandfather George Ragon (B 8 Jan 1797 - D 17 Aug 1873.
Eli was born 1778 in Maryland, died 1856 Greenbush, Ill.
His fathers name was George Ragon, Born 1750 In Pennsylvania, died in Maryland year unknown. Haven't found Eli's mother yet.
George Ragon (B 1750) father was Charles Ragon, wife unknown.
Check out my family tree. It is not complete but may be of help.

Chris 'Ragon' Cooper

Re: Ragons in IL IN and OHIO

nragon1 — 2009-03-13 04:20:56Z

Hi. my GG Gandfather was Alfred Ragon. I am trying to find any information on Eli Ragon's parents and where they were born. Thx Bob Ragon

The Irish Ragons/ O'Reagans--Where from?

southernillinoisrealtor — 2008-07-20 05:34:59Z

Hey all!
I'm a Ragon of Irish decent (From all indications)... does anyone know where the Irish Ragons/O'Reagans came from in Ireland? I'm traveling there in August and really want to know so I can visit!
:)

L'Erin C. Ragon
Harrisburg, IL
daughter of Charles E. Ragon, Grandaughter of William (Bill) Ragon Harrisburg/Muddy IL

Death of Ms. Alta O. Ragon in India

davwayell — 2008-03-11 01:28:11Z

Anyone interested in a copy of the U.S. Department of State's "Report of the Death of an American Citizen" for Ms. Alta O. Ragon, please contact me so I can conduct research to locate the record. Ms. Ragon died in India on August 31, 1931.

Dave Ellison
davwayell@aol.com

Ragons in California, Maryland

PattiJBrown — 2006-06-23 23:25:12Z

Looking for information on Ragons in California and Maryland.

George Washington Ragon born abt. 1827 in Maryland. George married Mary Ann Sears who was born abt. 1840 in Ohio. Their children were all born in California and include John, William, Edward, George, Marietta and Virla/Vivla?. The children were born in the late 1850's and 1860's. This family lived in the Nevada City area in California.

Re: Ragons in IL IN and OHIO

blb7924 — 2006-04-21 13:26:08Z

Hi Bill,

Always excited to hear from others researching this family! I have searched and searched for any family connection for Eli and have yet to be able to connect him to any of the Ragon Families I have found.

Here is what we do know:
Eli Ragon was born July 30, 1778 on the Eastern Shore of Maryland, At some point the family moved to Virginia where they were until about 1806. In 1807, Eli signed an "estray book" in Franklin Township, Ross Co., Ohio. Two other Ragon signatures appear in this book, There is a John and a Jeese Ragon. Who are they? Possible brothers? Also is 1807 my GGGG Grandgather John was born to Eli and Rebecca in Ross County.

It appears that the family was in Ross Co until about 1824, While in Ross County, Eli Ragon served as a Corporal in the War of 1812 in the 1st Odd Battalion of Ohio under the command of Major Benjamin Daniels. This battalion may have spent time at Fort Feere in Upper Sandusky, Wyandot County, where the family would later move.

From the biography of your Thomas it appears the family then moved first to Shelby County (about 1824) and then to Wyandot County (about 1827). I have quite a bit of information on the family in Wyandot.

Eli and Rebecca stayed in Wyandot until at least 1850. Sometime shortly after that they moved to Warren County, Illinois to live with their son Dr. Bailey Ragon. Eli died on May 8, 1856 and Rebecca on July 31, 1856. They are bried in the Greenbush Graveyard.

I would love to share further information. Please e-mail me directly.

Vern Vogt
vgt184@cs.com

Re: Ragons in California, Maryland

blb7924 — 2006-04-21 13:26:08Z

Patricia,

I'm sorry, I should have checked to see what your e-mail address was. Do to the amount of junk I was getting from Yahoo, I had them blocked, I took the block off so you will be able to get through.

Vern

Robert W. Ragon

2006-01-13 19:11:02Z

Looking for information/photo. Who was his mother/father?
Did he have any brothers or sisters? Were did he live?
Robert was Union cavalry Captain of the 4th Tennessee Cavalry Regiment, Company D (aka - 4th East Tennessee Cavalry Regiment)

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