BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH RINGO (1763 – 1852)
Early Life
Born the seventh son of Henry and Margaret (Major) Ringo on "ye 12th of March 1763 the Seventh day of the week at 3 o'clock in the afternoon", in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
His parents had moved to Hunterdon County around 1761, living on a 220 acre farm on the Trenton Road. Approximately 1768 the family left New Jersey and moved to Loudoun County, VA. Joseph Ringo lived in Virginia until his early twenties, the last documented appearance June 10, 1789. By November 7, 1789, he witnessed a deed for his brothers in Mason County, KY. Almost the whole family moved to Kentucky at that time, first in Fayette, then Clark, and finally Montgomery Co, KY.
On December 6, 1798, Joseph Ringo married Mary "Polly" Ratliff, born June 2, 1781 in Prince William Co, VA. He was 35 and his bride 17.
Military Service
In 1801 Joseph Ringo was deeded a tract of land on Hingston Creek by his brother Peter. On October 29, 1802, was named Quartermaster of the 34th 'Cornstalk' Regiment of the Kentucky Militia, which was always on call against Indian attacks (KY. Commissioned Officers, 1792-1811).
In 1813, during the War of 1812, he served as a Corporal in Captain Crawford's Co., Donaldson's (aka Dannaldson) 2nd Regiment of the KY Mounted Volunteers. Joseph received Bounty Land, located in Hickman Co, KY of 160 acres.
Life in Kentucky
Joseph and Mary had 14 children. Elijah Major (1790-1857); James Stone, MD (1801-1874); Micajah (1802-1835); Margaret (1802-1825); Frances (1803-1839); Susan (1805-1855); Alvin (1806-1888); Coleman Ratliff (1807-1881); William Harrison (1813-1884); Eleanor Ratliff (1919-1873); Julia (1820-1858); Albertus Ratliff (1822-1875); Male (1824-1824); and Male (1825-1825).
In the 1810 Census, Joseph Ringo and his family are shown with four male children and three females, all under the age of 10, on a 100 acre farm.
By 1820 Census, Joseph Rings had 215 acre on Hingston Creek. He also owned a negro slave, Presly", aged 20, whom he purchased from Spencer Mosely for $700. Household: Males: 1 20; 2 from 10-15; 2 from 16-25; 1 45; Females: 2 10, 2 from 10-15; 3 from 16-25; 1 from 26-44. Slaves: Male: 2 14; 1 from 14-25; Female: 2 14, 1 from 26-44.
Mary "Polly" Ratliff Ringo passed away 10 July 1826, in Bath, KY.
The 1830 Census shows his household containing: Male: 1
In 1840, Joseph had 7 slaves: 1 male and 6 female (5
The 1850 household he is living with his son William Harrison Ringo's family: Joseph Rings age 87, William H Rings age 36; Harriet J, age 33, Mary L, age 10, and Joseph W, age 8.
Joseph Ringo died 6th of February, 1852, Montgomery Co, KY.
The information above was gleaned from various sources. As more information and details become available, this record will be updated.
Early Life
Born the seventh son of Henry and Margaret (Major) Ringo on "ye 12th of March 1763 the Seventh day of the week at 3 o'clock in the afternoon", in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
His parents had moved to Hunterdon County around 1761, living on a 220 acre farm on the Trenton Road. Approximately 1768 the family left New Jersey and moved to Loudoun County, VA. Joseph Ringo lived in Virginia until his early twenties, the last documented appearance June 10, 1789. By November 7, 1789, he witnessed a deed for his brothers in Mason County, KY. Almost the whole family moved to Kentucky at that time, first in Fayette, then Clark, and finally Montgomery Co, KY.
On December 6, 1798, Joseph Ringo married Mary "Polly" Ratliff, born June 2, 1781 in Prince William Co, VA. He was 35 and his bride 17.
Military Service
In 1801 Joseph Ringo was deeded a tract of land on Hingston Creek by his brother Peter. On October 29, 1802, was named Quartermaster of the 34th 'Cornstalk' Regiment of the Kentucky Militia, which was always on call against Indian attacks (KY. Commissioned Officers, 1792-1811).
In 1813, during the War of 1812, he served as a Corporal in Captain Crawford's Co., Donaldson's (aka Dannaldson) 2nd Regiment of the KY Mounted Volunteers. Joseph received Bounty Land, located in Hickman Co, KY of 160 acres.
Life in Kentucky
Joseph and Mary had 14 children. Elijah Major (1790-1857); James Stone, MD (1801-1874); Micajah (1802-1835); Margaret (1802-1825); Frances (1803-1839); Susan (1805-1855); Alvin (1806-1888); Coleman Ratliff (1807-1881); William Harrison (1813-1884); Eleanor Ratliff (1919-1873); Julia (1820-1858); Albertus Ratliff (1822-1875); Male (1824-1824); and Male (1825-1825).
In the 1810 Census, Joseph Ringo and his family are shown with four male children and three females, all under the age of 10, on a 100 acre farm.
By 1820 Census, Joseph Rings had 215 acre on Hingston Creek. He also owned a negro slave, Presly", aged 20, whom he purchased from Spencer Mosely for $700. Household: Males: 1 20; 2 from 10-15; 2 from 16-25; 1 45; Females: 2 10, 2 from 10-15; 3 from 16-25; 1 from 26-44. Slaves: Male: 2 14; 1 from 14-25; Female: 2 14, 1 from 26-44.
Mary "Polly" Ratliff Ringo passed away 10 July 1826, in Bath, KY.
The 1830 Census shows his household containing: Male: 1
In 1840, Joseph had 7 slaves: 1 male and 6 female (5
The 1850 household he is living with his son William Harrison Ringo's family: Joseph Rings age 87, William H Rings age 36; Harriet J, age 33, Mary L, age 10, and Joseph W, age 8.
Joseph Ringo died 6th of February, 1852, Montgomery Co, KY.
The information above was gleaned from various sources. As more information and details become available, this record will be updated.
BIOGRAPHY OF JOSEPH RINGO (1763 – 1852)
Early Life
Born the seventh son of Henry and Margaret (Major) Ringo on "ye 12th of March 1763 the Seventh day of the week at 3 o'clock in the afternoon", in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
His parents had moved to Hunterdon County around 1761, living on a 220 acre farm on the Trenton Road. Approximately 1768 the family left New Jersey and moved to Loudoun County, VA. Joseph Ringo lived in Virginia until his early twenties, the last documented appearance June 10, 1789. By November 7, 1789, he witnessed a deed for his brothers in Mason County, KY. Almost the whole family moved to Kentucky at that time, first in Fayette, then Clark, and finally Montgomery Co, KY.
On December 6, 1798, Joseph Ringo married Mary "Polly" Ratliff, born June 2, 1781 in Prince William Co, VA. He was 35 and his bride 17.
Military Service
In 1801 Joseph Ringo was deeded a tract of land on Hingston Creek by his brother Peter. On October 29, 1802, was named Quartermaster of the 34th 'Cornstalk' Regiment of the Kentucky Militia, which was always on call against Indian attacks (KY. Commissioned Officers, 1792-1811).
In 1813, during the War of 1812, he served as a Corporal in Captain Crawford's Co., Donaldson's (aka Dannaldson) 2nd Regiment of the KY Mounted Volunteers. Joseph received Bounty Land, located in Hickman Co, KY of 160 acres.
Life in Kentucky
Joseph and Mary had 14 children. Elijah Major (1790-1857); James Stone, MD (1801-1874); Micajah (1802-1835); Margaret (1802-1825); Frances (1803-1839); Susan (1805-1855); Alvin (1806-1888); Coleman Ratliff (1807-1881); William Harrison (1813-1884); Eleanor Ratliff (1919-1873); Julia (1820-1858); Albertus Ratliff (1822-1875); Male (1824-1824); and Male (1825-1825).
In the 1810 Census, Joseph Ringo and his family are shown with four male children and three females, all under the age of 10, on a 100 acre farm.
By 1820 Census, Joseph Rings had 215 acre on Hingston Creek. He also owned a negro slave, Presly", aged 20, whom he purchased from Spencer Mosely for $700. Household: Males: 1 20; 2 from 10-15; 2 from 16-25; 1 45; Females: 2 10, 2 from 10-15; 3 from 16-25; 1 from 26-44. Slaves: Male: 2 14; 1 from 14-25; Female: 2 14, 1 from 26-44.
Mary "Polly" Ratliff Ringo passed away 10 July 1826, in Bath, KY.
The 1830 Census shows his household containing: Male: 1
In 1840, Joseph had 7 slaves: 1 male and 6 female (5
The 1850 household he is living with his son William Harrison Ringo's family: Joseph Rings age 87, William H Rings age 36; Harriet J, age 33, Mary L, age 10, and Joseph W, age 8.
Joseph Ringo died 6th of February, 1852, Montgomery Co, KY.
The information above was gleaned from various sources. As more information and details become available, this record will be updated.
Early Life
Born the seventh son of Henry and Margaret (Major) Ringo on "ye 12th of March 1763 the Seventh day of the week at 3 o'clock in the afternoon", in Amwell Township, Hunterdon County, New Jersey.
His parents had moved to Hunterdon County around 1761, living on a 220 acre farm on the Trenton Road. Approximately 1768 the family left New Jersey and moved to Loudoun County, VA. Joseph Ringo lived in Virginia until his early twenties, the last documented appearance June 10, 1789. By November 7, 1789, he witnessed a deed for his brothers in Mason County, KY. Almost the whole family moved to Kentucky at that time, first in Fayette, then Clark, and finally Montgomery Co, KY.
On December 6, 1798, Joseph Ringo married Mary "Polly" Ratliff, born June 2, 1781 in Prince William Co, VA. He was 35 and his bride 17.
Military Service
In 1801 Joseph Ringo was deeded a tract of land on Hingston Creek by his brother Peter. On October 29, 1802, was named Quartermaster of the 34th 'Cornstalk' Regiment of the Kentucky Militia, which was always on call against Indian attacks (KY. Commissioned Officers, 1792-1811).
In 1813, during the War of 1812, he served as a Corporal in Captain Crawford's Co., Donaldson's (aka Dannaldson) 2nd Regiment of the KY Mounted Volunteers. Joseph received Bounty Land, located in Hickman Co, KY of 160 acres.
Life in Kentucky
Joseph and Mary had 14 children. Elijah Major (1790-1857); James Stone, MD (1801-1874); Micajah (1802-1835); Margaret (1802-1825); Frances (1803-1839); Susan (1805-1855); Alvin (1806-1888); Coleman Ratliff (1807-1881); William Harrison (1813-1884); Eleanor Ratliff (1919-1873); Julia (1820-1858); Albertus Ratliff (1822-1875); Male (1824-1824); and Male (1825-1825).
In the 1810 Census, Joseph Ringo and his family are shown with four male children and three females, all under the age of 10, on a 100 acre farm.
By 1820 Census, Joseph Rings had 215 acre on Hingston Creek. He also owned a negro slave, Presly", aged 20, whom he purchased from Spencer Mosely for $700. Household: Males: 1 20; 2 from 10-15; 2 from 16-25; 1 45; Females: 2 10, 2 from 10-15; 3 from 16-25; 1 from 26-44. Slaves: Male: 2 14; 1 from 14-25; Female: 2 14, 1 from 26-44.
Mary "Polly" Ratliff Ringo passed away 10 July 1826, in Bath, KY.
The 1830 Census shows his household containing: Male: 1
In 1840, Joseph had 7 slaves: 1 male and 6 female (5
The 1850 household he is living with his son William Harrison Ringo's family: Joseph Rings age 87, William H Rings age 36; Harriet J, age 33, Mary L, age 10, and Joseph W, age 8.
Joseph Ringo died 6th of February, 1852, Montgomery Co, KY.
The information above was gleaned from various sources. As more information and details become available, this record will be updated.
Family Members
Children
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Dr James Stone Ringo
1800–1874
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Micajah Ringo
1802–1825
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Margaret Ringo Johnson
1803–1825
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Francis P "Fannie" Ringo Daniel
1803–1839
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Susan Ringo Evans
1805–1855
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Alvin Ringo
1806–1888
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Coleman Radliffe Ringo
1807–1891
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William Harrison "Henry" Ringo
1813–1884
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Eleanor Ringo Moffett
1816–1873
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Alburtis Ratliff Ringo
1822–1875
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