For researchers of the Rakestraw Family, including the various Spellings. Rexstre, Rickstrew, etc.
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Joseph F. Rakestraw came to Pontotoc County, MS from Gwinnett County, GA in the 1840's. He came with the Bridges family. Solomon & Mary Smith Bridges. Joseph
Just in case this is a clue to Joseph F. Rakestraw: Gwinnett Co., Bensmith or 36th Dist. Gainum T. Rakestraw 30 sherif 300 GA Catherine 59 GA r/w
Hello, I am sorry but I am not familiar with this Rakestraw. I have looked through my records and don't have anything, but I will keep your message on file
Gail, my gggrandfather was Joseph F. Rakestraw.? He appears on the MS census in 1850 & 1860.? He list his origin as GA.? He shows up in MS in 1849 at about the