David George Ratcliff

DANNER, RATCLIFF

Posted By: Judy Wight Branson (email)
Date: 10/11/2004 at 17:56:32

David George Ratcliff, Winterset, sheriff; born in Morgan county, Ohio, in September, 1838; came to Polk county in November, 1849, and to this county in 1853; he served as a member of the city council one term, and holds office of sheriff; he is also associated with Mr. Nicholson in the sale of agricultural implements, under the firm name of Ratcliff & Nicholson; he married Miss M. (Matilda) C. (Caroline) Danner in 1864; she was born in Ohio; has six children: William E., George F., Nellie M., Martha B., Leona L. and Ralph; lost one: Lillian E.

Taken from the book, "The History of Madison County, Iowa, 1879"