Robert Ratliff b 1820 Floyd Co KY; s/o William "Bigger" Ratliff and Martha "Patsy" Thornsberry. Robert Ratliff m. 6 Oct 1839 Pike Co KY to Mary Edwards. (1850 Pike Co KY Census). Children of Robert Ratliff and Mary Edwards;

1. John A Ratliff b about 1841 KY

2. Mary J Ratliff b about 1843 KY

3. Arminta E Ratliff b about 1845 KY

4. William B Ratliff b about 1848 KY

5. James M Ratliff b about 1849 KY

1850 Pike Co KY Census
28 177 177 Ratliff Robt 30 M Farmer 500 KY X
29 177 177 Ratliff Mary 26 F KY X
30 177 177 Ratliff John A 9 M KY
31 177 177 Ratliff Mary J 7 F KY
32 177 177 Ratliff Arminta E 5 F KY
33 177 177 Ratliff Wm B 2 M KY
34 177 177 Ratliff James M 5/12 M KY