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This is a map of Virginia in 1862. This gives an indication of where railroads were during the time of the Civil War. The Washington and Ohio Railroad went from Alexandria to past Leesburg and it ran through cities such as Dranesville, Thornton,…

This is the 1860 Census Record which shows the people living under the Ratcliffe house under row #17. In order, we have:
Ann M. Ratcliffe, age 53, widow
C. L. (Cora) Ratcliffe, age 25, lady
L. F. (Laura) Ratcliffe, age 23
John R. Ratcliffe, age…

This is the 1850 Census record which shows Arin (Ann M) Ratcliffe at age 47 with John (21), Cora (16), and Laura (14)

This is the 1840 census record that shows F. F. (Francis Fitzhugh) Ratcliffe's household. It shows there were two males from the ages of 5-10 which questions if Laura had another brother that died early other than John. Also shows 1 male between the…