Second Generation

2. Samuel G. Ratcliffe (1.Samuel₁ ) b. Jun 1870, Cheshire, England, occupation Mason, m. 1 Jun 1892, in Holy Trinity Church, Middletown, CT, Frances "Fannie" Martha Haddock b. c. 1869, Portland, Ct, Lived: 42 Court St., Middletown, CT. Samuel died 3 Sep 1960, Durham, Middlesex, CT, Lived: 42 Court St., Middletown, CT. According to 1900 Census, family lived at 161 Prospect St. Samuel came to US in 1881 at age 11. He could read, write and speak English. He owned his own single family house.
Children:
i Frances Ratcliffe b. 26 Jul 1895, Middletown, CT, m. Charles Doebner. Frances Lived: 42 Court St., Middletown, CT.
ii Walter Frederick Ratcliffe b. 5 Apl 1898, Middletown, CT, occupation Aetna Life Ins. Co., d. c. 1919, Buried: Indian Hill Cem, Middletown (?), Lived: 161 Prospect St, Middletown, CT. Died at 21 years of age. He was a graduate of Middletown High School Class of 1915.
iii Samuel Edward Ratcliffe b. 31 Jul 1900, Middletown, CT, m. 31 Jul 1925, in Seattle, WA, Gladys Wilding Samuel Lived: New London, Connecticut. At time of his birth, family lived at 42 Court St. in Middletown. (Midd.Vital) An article in the newspaper about Samuel says that he was a carrier for the Penny Press and attended Central School. He had perfect attendance in school for 7 years. At the time of the article, circa 1913, the family was living at Prospect St., Middletown. Gladys: Could be the Gladys Ratcliffe in SS Death Index: b. 26 Aug 1896, d.24 Nov 1991; SS#532-46-2839WA
iv George Haddock Ratcliffe b. 1903, Middletown, CT, Lived: Middletown, Connecticut.
v Benjamin Ratcliffe Lived: Prospect St., Middletown, Connecticut. There is a Benjamin listed in index to Middletown births, but it is too early to be this Benjamin! (1873) Benjamin is listed in his brother's obit.

3. William Ratcliffe (1.Samuel₁ ) b. c. 1853, England, occupation Mason, m. in England, Selina Shellcross b. c. 1854, England, d. 6 Sep 1883, Portland, Ct. William Lived: Portland, Ct. William lived on Maple St. at the time of Sarah's wedding in 1906. There is a George Ratcliffe b.c. 1818 in England, listed on 1850 Census in Portland. Wife:Charlotte Children: Frederick 4 and Hannah 2,both b. England He may have been a relative and a reason for William coming to Portland. Selina: Selina died 3 days after the birth of her last child, the baby died also. The baby and mother were buried in the same casket. (A.R.H.memoirs).
Children:
i Sarah Ratcliffeb. c. 1879, England, m. 5 Jun 1906, in Holy Trinity Church, Middletown, CT, Charles Franklin Walker, b. c. 1879, Middletown, CT, occupation Merchant, Lived: Durham Ave., Middletown, CT. Sarah Lived: Maple St., Middletown, CT.
ii Thomas Ratcliffe
iii William Ratcliffe II
8. iv Ann Louise b. c. 1881.
v Selina Ratcliffe m. Mr. Suprenant
vi Margaret Ratcliffe b. 2 Sep 1883, Portland, Ct, d. 6 Sep 1883, Portland, Ct.

4. Sarah Ratcliffe (1.Samuel₁ ) m. Mr. Ellis; Lived: Tacoma, WA. Sarah Lived: Tacoma, WA. Probably had 2 other daughters, one of which was probably "Joy".
Children:
i Annie Ellis m. 10 Sep 1914, in Tacoma, WA, Orlando Franklin "Frank" Wickersham

5. Ann "Annie" Ratcliffe (1.Samuel₁ ) b. C. 1864, England, m. Walker Heap, b. c. 1863, England, occupation Sculptor, Lived: Westfield, Middletown, CT. Ann Lived: Westfield, Middletown, CT.
Children:
i Samuel Heap.
ii Emma Heap
9. iii Walker Ratcliffe b. 27 Apr 1899.
iv Isabella Heap b. 18 Jul 1895, Middletown, CT, m. 19 Sep 1927, in East Hartford,CT, Percy Lawrence Fenner, b. 10 Feb 1893, d. Dec 1966. Isabella died Jan 1984, Lived: "Westfield", Middletown, CT. Last benefit sent to Columbus, NC SS#042-20-0049CT Percy: Last benefit was sent to Mill Spring, NC. SS#042-01-1289CT
v Harry Heap. Could be Harold in SS death Index: b. 28 mar 1904; d. 26 Jun 1989; lived Ft. Lauderdale, FL; SS#045-01-1819CT.
vi George Heap. Could be George in SS Death Index: b. 20 Apr 1906; d. Apr 1972; lived Wethersfield, CT, SS#044-12-8001CT.
vii Grace Heap

6. Emma Ratcliffe(1.Samuel₁ ) m. John Peter Ameluxen, b. Holland, occupation Toolmaker, d. c. 1930, Hartford, CT, Lived: 327 Wethersfiel, Hartford, CT. Emma died c. 1935, Hartford, CT. Grandson, Frederick, says that birthplace is possibly Glasgow?
Children:
10. i Frederick Henry "Harry" b. 23 Apr 1895.
ii Florence Ann Ameluxen occupation Operator (185 Pearl St.), m. 4 Aug 19??, in Christ Church, Hartford, CT, Oliver Warner Randall, b. 30 Jan 1898, (son of Burt W. Randall and Mrs. Randall) d. Dec 1964. Florence Lived: 327 Wethersfiel, Hartford,CT. Oliver: SS#042-03-6953CT
iii Louis Ratcliffe Ameluxen occupation Proofreader-Htfd.Courant, m. 15 May 1915, in Hartford,CT, Evelyn Putnam Crane. Louis Lived: 66 South St., Hartford,CT. At the time of his sister's wedding, Louis is listed as living in Longmeadow, MA.

7. Thomas Ratcliffe(1.Samuel₁ ) b. 1848, Stockton Heath,Cheshire,England, occupation Laborer,Quarryman, m. (1) 1869, in Stockton Heath,Cheshire,England, Jane Houghton, b. 1852, Stockton Heath,Cheshire,England, d. 1884, Portland,Ct, m. (2) 7 Jan 1885, in Trinity Church, Portland, Ct, Martha Johnson, b. c. 1857, England, Lived: Hartford, CT. Thomas died 1918, Middletown,CT, Lived: Asylum ST., Middletown, CT. Marriage was performed by Rev. F. W. Harriman, Rector of Trinity Church. At time of son Fred's wedding, Thomas lived at 28 Hotchkiss St.,Middletown. Family must have come to US circa 1880, between births of Frederick and Robert. In 1901, the City Directory has Thomas living on Asylum St. in South Farms,Middletown with sons Fred and George boarding there. In 1901, Thomas was employed by the W & B Douglas Co. In 1910, Thomas was still employed at the same Company, but living at 48 Walnut St. in South Farms. Martha: This was Martha's first marriage. She is probably sister to Hannah J. Parker, as Hannah's dau. Lucy is referred to as "cousin" of Martha's stepson,Fred.
Children:
i Annie Ratcliffe b. 10 Apr 1874.
ii Thomas G. Ratcliffe. No mention of this Thomas in Family Bible.
iii George Ratcliffe b. 1877, Runcorn,Cheshire,England, occupation Ship Captain, d. 1924, Waterford,CT, Buried: Pine Grove Cem., Middletown,CT. He was a member of Brainard lodge, F.and A.M. of New London, and Mansfield Guard Vetern Corps of Middletown. During the Spanish-American War, he served in the Navy. He moved out of Middletown c. 1899.
11. iv Fred b. 1879.
v Margaret Ratcliffe. Died Young.
vi Robert Ratcliffe b. 28 Sep 1881, Portland, Ct. Died Young. These records are for a "male Ratcliffe" listed in vital records.
vii Samuel Ratcliffe b. 24 Jun 1884, Portland, Ct. There is the possibility that Jane died from complications from Samuel's birth Thomas marries his second wife 7 months later. Family had no records of Samuel

Third Generation

8. Ann Louise Ratcliffe (3.William₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. c. 1881, England, m. Arthur Belden Herrick. Ann died 14 Aug 1963, Charleston, SC. Annie's memoirs have been transcribed by her grandson, William Fleming. According to these memoirs, Annie had a very hard life. Her mother died shortly after the family came to US in 1883. Their father was unable to look after the children and so they were sent to an orphanage. Annie was shuffled from family to family. She suffered from emotional, physical & sexual abuse She seems to have risen above this, leading a happy life
Children:
12. i Elwood LeRoy b. 4 Jan 1902.
13. ii Viola Evelyn b. 15 Apr 1906.
14. iii Florence May.

9. Walker Ratcliffe Heap (5.Ann₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 27 Apr 1899, m. 20 Feb 1926, in West Hartford,CT, Adelaide Crawford Birchard, b. 24 Oct 1901, d. Mar 1970. Walker died 15 Dec 1994, Lived: Patterson, New Jersey. Last benefit sent to Watertown, NY. Last known address: 1223 Harris Dr., Watertown, NY. SS#041-28-4381CT Ann Heap b. 6 Feb 1928; d. 5 Sep 1990; lived Westville, New Haven, CT; SS#042-22-3705: Could be child of this family. Adelaide: Last benefit sent to Westville, New Haven, CT. SS#040-28-1437CT
Children:
i Walker Heap III Lived: RR4, Watertown, NY.

10. Frederick Henry "Harry" Ameluxen (6.Emma₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 23 Apr 1895, Hartford, CT, occupation Math Teacher, m. Bernice ?? Ameluxen, b. 17 Sep 1897, d. Dec 1980, St. Paul, MN. Frederick died Sep 1982, St. Paul, MN, Lived: Hartford, Connecticut. Attended Trinity College. Last known address was St. Paul, Minnesota.
Children:
i Frederick "Fritz" Henry Ameluxen Jr. b. 1925, Albany, NY, occupation Architect, Lived: St. Paul, MN. Fritz graduated from Dartmouth Class of '49 and University of Oregon Class of '55. He lived in Seattle, WA before settling in Vashon, WA.
15. ii Bradner b. 1926.
iii Phillip Ameluxen b. c. 1940, Lived: Minnesota. Phillip is retired.

11. Fred Ratcliffe (7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 1879, Widnes,Lancashire,England, occupation Plumber, m. 25 Nov 1903, in Holy Trinity Church, Middletown, CT, Mary Elizabeth Kieft, b. Jul 1880, Wales, (daughter of Charles Kieft and Ann Morgan) d. 1938, Middletown,CT, Buried: Pine Grove Cem.,Middletown,CT. Fred died 13 May 1951, Wallingford, CT, Buried: Pine Grove Cem.,Middletown,CT, Lived: 28 Hotchkiss, Middletown,CT. In 1901, the City Directory lists Fred as working at 162 Main St.,Middletown and boarding with Thomas on Asylum St.,near the railroad in South Farms, Middletown. In 1910, Fred was married and living at 11 Babcock St. Fred was probably living with his daughter, Marion Ratcliffe, in Wallingford at the time of his death. Mary: Came to America on 31 Jul 1890 with her father.
Children:
16. i F.Thomas b. 4 Nov 1904.
17. ii Marion Elizabeth b. 18 Jul 1906.
18. iii Lillian Sarah b. 16 May 1908.
iv Charles Ratcliffe b. 1914, Middletown,CT, occupation Musician, Lived: Middletown,CT.

Fourth Generation

12. Elwood LeRoy Herrick(8.Ann₃ , 3.William₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 4 Jan 1902, m. Mrs. Herrick. Elwood died Sep 1965. SS#044-14-0943CT
Children:
i Bruce Herrick
ii Carolyn Herrick
iii Sheron Herrick
iv Diane Herrick

13. Viola Evelyn Herrick(8.Ann₃ , 3.William₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 15 Apr 1906, m. Mr. Chapman. Viola died Nov 1972, Lived: Groton, CT. SS#049-18-9482CT
Children:
i Gary Chapman.

14. Florence May Herrick (8.Ann₃ , 3.William₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) m. Mr. Fleming
Children:
i William Fleming

15. Bradner Ameluxen (10.Frederick₃ , 6.Emma₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 1926, Albany, NY, m. Mrs. Ameluxen. Bradner lived in St. Paul, MN before settling in Roscomman, MI.
Children:
i Thomas G. Ameluxen occupation Major USAF, Lived: Honolulu, HI.

16. F.Thomas Ratcliffe(11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 4 Nov 1904, Middletown,CT, m. (1) Ruth Hendrickson, b. c. 1905, d. 6 Sep 1961, Middletown, Middlesex, CT, Lived: Cromwell, Middlesex, CT, m. (2) Ruth ??, Lived: 71 Highland St., Wethersfield, CT. F.Thomas died Mar 1976, Buried: Wethersfield,CT, Lived: 71 Highland St., Wethersfield, CT. SS#042-09-7635
Children:
19. i Peter
ii Ester Ratcliffe

17. Marion Elizabeth Ratcliffe (11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 18 Jul 1906, Middletown,CT, occupation Housewife, m. 12 Oct 1922, in Meriden,CT, Charles Smith Rundle, b. 19 Sep 1904, Wallingford,CT, (son of George Clark Rundle and Jane (Jennie) Smith occupation Steelworker, d. 9 Apr 1979, Meriden,CT, Buried: North Main St.,Wallingford,CT, Lived: 144 Church St., Wallingford, CT. Marion died 16 Aug 1978, Meriden,CT, Buried: Wallingford,CT, Lived: Middletown,CT. SS#040-50-9660 Charles: SS# 044-10-1961 Charlie was manager at the Wallingford Steel Mill until his retirement.
Children:
20. i Charlene b. 14 Jul 1928.
21. ii Lois Janeb. 10 Oct 1932.

18. Lillian Sarah Ratcliffe (11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 16 May 1908, Middletown,CT, m. (1) 1942, in Wallingford,CT, Arthur Brooks, b. 1893, Wallingford,CT, d. 1950, Old Lyme,CT, m. (2) 1952, Harold Schuerer, b. 10 Jun 1901, Meriden,CT, d. 6 Mar 1994, Lived: Meriden, CT. Lillian died Nov 1988, Buried: Pine Grove Cem., Middletown,CT, Lived: Meriden, CT. SS#042-10-0906CT
Children:
22. i Mary D. b. 1943.

Fifth Generation

19. Peter Ratcliffe (16.F.Thomas₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) m. Karen Granger
Children:
i Elizabeth "Beth" Ratcliffeb. c. 1963, d. 3 Nov 1966, Cromwell, Middlesex, CT, Lived: Cromwell, Middlesex, CT. She died from cancer at age 3.
ii John P. Ratcliffe b. 1967, d. 21 Feb 1988, Buried: Pine Grove Cem.,Middletown,CT. John was last male to carry on Ratcliffe name. He died in an auto accident.
iii Kimberly Ratcliffe.
iv Jennifer L. Ratcliffe
20. Charlene Rundle (17.Marion₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 14 Jul 1928, Meriden,CT, m. 22 Feb 1957, in Decatur, IL, Kieth Harris, b. 9 Oct 1927, occupation Eng.-SanDiego Water Autho. Charlene Lived: Mt. Aclaire Ave, San Diego, CA. Kieth: Son of Floyd Earl Harris and Leota Erlene Warren of Decatur, IL.
Children:
i Mark Harrisb. 3 Dec 1957.
ii Susan Jane Harris b. 18 Oct 1958.
iii Sandra "Sandy" Joan Harris b. 12 Feb 1960.
iv Thomas "Tommy" Michael Harris b. 7 Feb 1961. Tein of Tracy.
v Tracy Harris b. 7 Feb 1961. Twin of Tommy

21. Lois Jane Rundle(17.Marion₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 10 Oct 1932, Meriden,CT, occupation Teacher,Housewife,Phoenix Insurance Co., m. 28 Jan 1955, in Wallingford,CT, divorced 1977, Edward F. Stanford III, b. 12 May 1934, St. Raphael's,New Haven,CT, (son of Edward F. Stanford Jr. and Doris Wardell) occupation Treasury Agt, Pvt. Inves. Lois Lived: 144 Church St., Wallingford, CT. Lois went by the name of "Jane" since she was a young girl. Jane graduated from Lyman Hall High School and New Haven State Teacher's College. She majored in Early Childhoon Education and taught 1st grade for one year. She as an "at home mom" until her children were grown. After a few small jobs, she began working for Pheonix Life Ins. Co. (Pheonix Home Life) in Hartford, Ct. She retired in 1996 and moved to Lake Norman, Huntersville, NC.
Children:
23. i Mary Elizabeth b. 15 Jul 1955.
24. ii Theodore Patrick b. 4 Sep 1956.
iii Lois Ann Stanford b. 29 Jan 1958, Lansing,Michigan, occupation Insurance, m. 1 May 1982, in Newington,CT, Gary Lore, occupation Post Office Employee. Divorced 1999.
25. iv Timothy Charles b. 20 Jul 1959.
26. v Susan Charlene b. 2 Jan 1960.
27. vi Judith Annb. 25 Oct 1964.

22. Mary D. Brooks (18.Lillian₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 1943, Meriden,CT, m. 1968, in Old Lyme,Ct., Robert Humpage, b. 1936, Meriden,CT.
Children:
i Sara Elizabeth Humpage b. 1971, Meriden,CT.
ii Debora Brooks Humpage b. 1973, Meriden,CT.

Sixth Generation

23. Mary Elizabeth Stanford (21.Lois₅ , 17.Marion₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 15 Jul 1955, St. Raphael's,New Haven,CT, occupation Art Teacher,Housewife, m. 11 Sep 1982, in Wethersfield,CT, 25 Dec 1991, Hartford,CT (Religious Ceremony), William J. Pitkin Jr., b. 11 Feb 1953, Hartford,CT, (son of William J. Pitkin Sr. and Katherine Sheehan) occupation Insurance Manager. Mary Lived: 93 Crestview Dr, Newington, CT.
Mary grew up in Newington,CT where her family first lived at 96 Ashland Ave. and then 93 Crestview Dr. She attended New Meadow Elementary School from Kindergarten to third grade, Center School from Fourth grade to Sixth grade. She then attended Martin Kellogg Middle School for Seventh and Eighth Grade and graduated from Newington High School in 1973. She graduated from Southern Connecticut State College in 1977, majoring in Art Education. During the summer, Mary was a lifeguard. From 1973-1977 she worked at Mill Pond Park Pool in Newington. In 1978 she worked at both the YMCA in New Haven, CT and then at Woodlawn Condominiums in Madison, CT. She taught Elementary Art at Montowese Elementary in North Haven, CT from 1978 to 1983. Mary lived in New Haven, CT for one year after graduation from college she then moved to South Whittlesey Ave. in Wallingford, CT for about a year. She then lived on Church St. in Wethersfield, CT. Bill and Mary moved into Westage Condominiums in Rocky Hill, CT in 1981. Between 1985 and 1986, Mary worked as a substitute teacher in Wethersfield and Rocky Hill, CT. She also taught Adult education classes on Basketry in Rocky Hill. In 1986 they moved to 52 Hickory Dr. in Hebron, CT. In December 1984 the family moved to 3804 Melshire Lane in Charlotte, NC. After her children started school, she became a substitute teacher for the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. Mary has always been an active volunteer, serving as PTA President and Secretary in Hebron, CT; Founding member and Vice-President of The Parenting Network in Hebron,Andover & Marlborough, CT; Registrar for University City Athletic Association; Secretary for University City Women's Group; Board member for Mallard Creek PTA and Cheshunt Neighborhood Association. Mary put together Newsletters for The Parenting Network, Mallard Creek PTA and UCWG. William:
William's family lived in Hartford, CT until "Bill" was in 5th grade and they moved to Chesterfield Rd. in Wethersfield, CT. Bill attended Silas Deane Middle School and graduated from Wethersfield High School in 1972. After attending Fairfield University for 2 years, Bill graduated from from Southern Connecticut State College in 1976. He began working at The Hartford Insurance Group in 1976. He worked in the Hartford Regional Office, Home Office and currently at the Charlotte PIC, Charlotte, NC. Bill has been a Baseball coach for University City Athletic Association and Basketball coach at the University City YMCA.
Children:
i Derrick William Pitkin b. 9 May 1984, Hartford,CT. Derrick was born while his family lived in Westage Conominiums in Rocky Hill, CT. When he was 5, the family moved to 52 Hickory Drive in Hebron, CT. When he was 10, the family moved to 3804 Melshire Lane, Charlotte, NC. Derrick attended Gilead Hill School in Hebron, Mallard Creek Elem. J.T. Williams Middle School, and Zebulon Vance High School in Charlotte. Derrick is an avid surfer, skateboarder and basketball player. He is interested in being a photographer.
ii Ryan Stanford Pitkinb. 3 Sep 1986, Hartford,CT. Ryan was born 3 days after his family moved to 52 Hickory Dr., Hebron, CT. When he was 8, the family moved to 3804 Melshire Lane, Charlotte, NC. He attended Gilead Hill School in Hebron, Mallard Creek Elem. and J.T. Williams Middle School and Lake Norman Charter School in Charlotte. He currently attends Zebulon Vance High School. Ryan is an avid athelete, enjoying basketball, baseball and swim team.
iii Caitlin Mary Pitkinb. 17 Jan 1989, Hartford,CT. Caitlin was born while the family lived at 52 Hickory Dr., Hebron, CT. When Caitlin was 5, the family moved to 3804 Melshire Lane, Charlotte, NC. She attended Gilead Hill School in Hebron and Mallard Creek Elem. in Charlotte. In fourth grade Caitlin switched to University Park Creative Arts Magnet School. She is interested in singing. In Sept. 1998 she was picked to sing with 23 other students in concert with Celine Dion . Caitlin currently attends Northwest School of the Arts, a 6-12 Magnet school. She takes Irish Step Dance with Rince Na H'eirren and swims year round for the North Mecklenburg Aquatic Devils (NOMAD) and during the summer for the Cheshunt Stingrays.

24. Theodore Patrick Stanford (21.Lois₅ , 17.Marion₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 4 Sep 1956, occupation Insurance, m. 10 Aug 1980, in Windsor,CT, Karen Tobias, occupation teacher.
Children:
i Jesse Tobias Stanford b. 15 Sep 1982, Hartford,CT.
ii Lindsay Rae Stanford b. 11 Sep 1987, Hartford,CT.

25. Timothy Charles Stanford (21.Lois₅ , 17.Marion₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 20 Jul 1959, Meriden, CT., occupation Salesman, m. 19 Feb 1980, in Newington,CT, divorced 1992, Michaela Marino, occupation Nurse. Timothy Lived: 93 Crestview Dr, Newington, CT. Divorced
Children:
i Lukas Timothy Stanford b. 26 Jul 1980, Hartford,CT. Luke graduated from Newington High School in 1998.
ii Chelsey Stanford b. 4 Aug 1988, Hartford,CT. Chelsey lives in Orlando, FL with her mother.

26. Susan Charlene Stanford (21.Lois₅ , 17.Marion₄ , 11.Fred₃ , 7.Thomas₂ , 1.Samuel₁ ) b. 2 Jan 1960, New Britain,CT, occupation Housewife, m. 14 Mar 1988, in Glastonbury,CT, Joseph Fandacone, occupation Landscaper.
Children:
i Dean Joseph Fandacone b. 17 Oct 1988, Hartford,CT.
ii Carli Marie Fandaconeb. 18 Sep 1990, Hartford,CT.