Clarence Ratcliff founded the Richard Ratcliff Genealogical Society Bulletin in 1988. When he was no longer able continue as editor due to ill health, Ed Ratliff in Alaska assumed those duties for volume two and the first issue of volume three. With the encouragement of both Ed and Clarence, Jane Clancy Debenport then became the editor for the remaining volumes of the journal, the last of which was released in the December, 2000. We appreciate the extensive--and excellent--work she gave this task, which was entirely a volunteer effort. [In the picture Jane is on the left and Marilyn Covington--who assisted her in this project for many years--is on the right.] The bulletin was discontinued because of decreased mail, probably related to the increased use of internet genealogy resources. Jane, who is a gifted musician, has now turned her attention to being choirmaster and organist at First Presbyterian Church of Belton, Texas.

The entire collection of the Richard Ratcliff Genealogical Society Bulletin is now available as a computer file, which can be viewed on most web browsers and word processors. The file can be examined by clicking on "Download file now" below, and may be permanently saved on your computer by using that option under the "file" menu on your web browser. Note that this is a large file, so it may take several minutes to load onto your web browser. After viewing or saving the file, you may use the "back" button on your web browser to return to this web page.

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How to Search for Names and Locations in the Bulletin

After you have clicked the above link and downloaded the bulletins (this may take a few minutes if you have a dialup connection), you can search for names or places that may connect with your ancestors. You can do this by clicking on the picture of binoculars near the top of the page. This will load a empty square, probably in a new right column of the page. Type the location or name into the box, then choose options if you wish, and click on "search." This will bring up the first instance of that location or name in the book. If that does not fit your ancestor, then have it search for the next time that word occurs, and so on until you find your ancestor. If this does not locate your ancestor, then try searching in The Richard Ratcliff book (if you have not already done so). Of course don't forget the general search box on the first page of this system.

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