Ratliff Family Of Outlaws Texas 1876.

I ran across this Ratliff family will doing some other research.  I tried to find something on them but had no luck, maybe one of you readers can help.  There crimes took place in Blanco county Texas.  They were all indicted but made their escape.  They were last known to be in Nueces county Texas.  The only information I have on them is their crimes.  I would like to add more information to their names even if there only family stories.
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William Ratliff, theft of hogs; indicted September 1876; about 32 years of age, 5 feet 9 inches high, spare built, blue eyes.

James Ratliff, theft of cow, indicted September 1876; 5 feet 6 inches high, will weigh about 185 pounds, light complextion, blue eyes.

George Ratliff, theft of cattle;  indicted September 1876; rather heavy built, florid complextion, blue eyes.

Joseph Ratliff, theft of cattle;  indicted September 1876; is between 50 and 60 years of age, weighs 175 pounds, very broad shoulders, 5 feet 10 inches high, hair very gray, rather talkative, is the father of James, George and William Rarliff, last seen in Nueces county Texas.

Update 8-18-2013.

The following information was given by Jim Radcliff.

Joseph Ratliff and his sons relocated to Blanco Co. TX. from Louisiana about 1872-75, he bought 5 acres there. Lost track of him until 1880 in Polk Co. Ark. census, living with new wife and his namesake son with his other sons living nearby.
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They were in Arkansas in 1880 but were apparently caught and sentenced to 2 years at Huntsville for the boys and 3 years at Rusk for Joseph.  I figure that when Joseph was released in 1883, he was near death, as the conditions at the prisons were horrible by today's standards, punishments included bread and water, sitting on a stool for many hours, beating with clubs and whips, and shootings, there was no talking allowed while in the cells, being loaned out to different outfits like the railroads and farms and logging camps.

Joseph died around 1885, his grave has not been found....yet. his boys lived out their lives in Texas and Arkansas and are buried there. This family never served in the war of Rebellion, however, other kinfolk did serve.

However, the boys in Huntsville may have know John Westly Hardin as he was there at the time.

My interest in this line is that I am a Great Grandson of Joseph by one of his many wives

Men Of The Ship Providence, 1776 & 1792-95

I have been doing a lot of research for other people on the ship Providence, so I thought it was time I did a page of my own.  I'm not all that interested in the history of the ship although it's interesting.  What I'm more interested in is the men of the Providence and I know other are too.
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This first list of men are out of Massachusetts and were under the command of Captain H. Hacker, and took part in the captureing of the Mellish & Active.

1. John Allen---Quarter Master.
2. John Abtron---Sergeant of Merines.
3. James Allen---Seaman.
4. Joseph Allen---Acting Lieutenant.
5. William Allen---Gunner.
6. Joseph Amos---Carpenter's Mate.
7. Oliver Capron---Seaman.
8. William Chadsey---Seaman.
9. John Chadwick---Boy.
11. John Connolly---Boatswin's Mate.
12. William Best---Seaman.
13. Caleb Brown---Seaman.
14. Philip Brown---First Lieutenant.
15. William Bryant---Seaman.
16. James Burick---Seaman.
17. Peter Burgeu---Boy.
18. John Davis---Seaman.
19. Peter Dedory---Seaman.
20. Ruben Deway---Seaman.
21. William Earl---Master.
22. James Edwards---Seaman.
23. Andrew Fernando---Seaman.
24. Richard Fry---Quarter Master.
25. Sampson George---Fifer.
26. Oliver Gorton---Seaman.
27. Oliver Green---Surgeon's Mate.
28. Richard Grinnal---Armorer.
29. John Hacker---Boy.
30. Sam. Hacker---Boy.
31. George Hardy---Seaman.
32. William Harris---Captain's Clerk.
33. Caleb Howard---Seaman.
34. Jere Ingraham---Second Mate.
35. Peleg Johnson---Seaman.
36. Martin Langly---Seaman.
37. Daniel Lawrence---Midshipman.
38. Joh. Lillibredge---Dummer.
39. Aaron Martin---Seaman.
40. William Mingo---Seaman.
41. Andrew Molder---Seaman.
42. John Pearce---Seaman.
43. William Peckham---Carpenter.
44. Oliver Perry---Armorer's Mate.
45. Alexander Philips---Boatswain.
46. Gideon Philips---Seaman.
47. Miphil Philips---Seaman.
48. Charles Prince---Seaman.
49. Walter Quin---Steward.
50. Peter Ratfil---Seaman.
51. William Richardson---Seaman.
52. William Robin---Seaman.
53. Stephen Rust---Midshipman.
54. John Salisbury---Gunner's Mate.
55. Jeffrey Socidin---Seaman.
56. Thomas Spriggs---Seaman.
57. John Sterling---Cooper.
58. Benoni Taylor---Seaman.
59. Enos Tew---Carpenter's Mate.
60. Joab Tew---Seaman.
61. Adam Thanter---Second Lieutenant.
62. Reuben Thomson---Seaman.
63. John Trivett---Lieutenant of Marines.
64. Jos. Turner---Seaman.
65. George Wanton---Seaman.
66. William Wardwell---Midshipman.
67. Nicholas Weaver---Gunner's Yeoman.
68. William Weaver---Chief Mate.
69. John York---Cook.

The following men served on the Providence.  The years covered are 1792-95, This list deals with their certifcates.
The following information will be; Date of certifcate, No. of statement, Name, Service, Interest commencing, Amount of certifcate issued.

The year 1792.

1. June 14, 1792, 2561, John McCrackin, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $66.36.

2. July 3, 1792, 2608, Edward Strenghtfield, Mate, August 26, 1779, $56.84.   

3. July 9, 1792, 2655, John Grant, Volunteer, July 16, 1780, $93.79.

4. August 22, 1792, 2872, William Hill, Boy, July 11, 1780, $55.12.

5. August 22, 1792, 2874, Jacob Wamsley, Boy, July 11, 1780, $154.37.

6. September 14, 1792, 2936, John Lee, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $57.09.

7. October 5, 1792, 2959, Christopher Smith, Marine, July 11, 1780, $51.47.

8. October 5, 1792, 2967, John Wright, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $50.49.

9. October 5, 1792, 2955, Daniel Smith, Marine, July 11, 1780, $57.03.

10. October 13, 1792, 3063, Eden Wadsworth, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $49.92.

11. October 11, 1792, 3147, Addington Davenport, Barber, July 11, 1780, $53.23.

12. November 22, 1792, 3219, George Cushman, Marine, July 11, 1780, $51.25.

13. November 29, 1792, 3248, John Harrts, Corporal of marines, July 11, 1780, $70.83.

14. November 30, 1792, 3255, James Richardson, Boy, July 11, 1780, $53.83.

15. December 13, 1792, 3313, John Adlington, Boy, July 11, 1780, $63.33.

16. December 14, 1792, 3307, Thomas Butler, Marine, July 15, 1780, $45.79.

17. December 14, 1792, 3311, Morris Hinch, Sweeper, July 15, 1780, $30.69.

18. December 14, 1792, 3310, Henry Doile, Marine, July 15, 1780, $58.92.

The year 1793.

1. January 9, 1793, 3456, Elijah Munroe, Quartermaster & Quarter Gunner, July 11, 1780, $112.85.

2. January 24, 3542, Alexander Touch, Steward, July 11, 1780, $163.33.

3. April 6, 1793, 3859, John Baker, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $81.87.

4. April 6, 1793, 3827, Samuel Peckham, Drummer, January 1, 1777, $32.75.

5. April 13, 1793, 3901, Melatiah Pease, Landsman, March 9, 1778, $4.00.

6. May 1, 1793, 3933, Samuel Johnson, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $57.61.

7. May 16, 1793, 4052, John Norcot, Landsman, August 26, 1779, $3.66.

8. May 18, 1793, 4086, Joseph Moncrief, Boy, July 11, 1780, $42.25.

9. June 29, 1793, 4209, Samuel Tyler, Marine, July 11, 1780, $48.59.

10. August 23, 1793, 4498, Edward Sherden, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $64.36.

11.November 26, 1793, Petrt St. Meddard, Surgeon's mate, April 30, 1780, $159.25.

The year 1794. 

1. January 2, 1794, 4649, James Holt, Marine, July 11, 1780, $50.10.

2. January 2, 1794, 4745, Jonathan Donnison, Master, September 25, 1780, $467.95.

3. January 20, 1794, 4847, John Eddy, Marine, July 11, 1780, $53.46.

4. February 7, 1794, 4941, Chistopher Hill, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $61.89.

5. February 7, 1794, 4942, Joseph Wheaton, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $47.15.

6. March 15, 1794, 5177, Elisha Aldrick, Corporal of marines, July 11, 1780, $60.20.

7. April 4, 1794, 5233, John Chase, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $50.98.

8. April 4, 1794, 5234, Levi Cole, Marine, July 11, 1780, $50.13.

9. April 4, 1794, 5235, Philip O'Bransher, Seaman, July 11, 1794, $58.42.

10. April 11, 1794, 5246, Nicholas Sanders, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $63.73.

11. April 11, 1794, 5247, Edward Broker, Cook, July 11, 1780, $120.88.

12. April 11, 1794, 5248, Casper Duncan, Landsman, July 11, 1780, $50.59.

13. April 24, 1794, 5410, Stephen Burdin, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $58.63.

14. April 24, 1794, 5411, Benjamin Roberts, Seaman, July 11, 1780, $46.36.

15. April 25, 1794, 5412, John Burdin, Boy, July 11, 1780, $47.81.

16. April 25, 1794, 5415, John Williams, July 11, 1780, $60.51.

17. August 18, 1794, 5942, James Rogers, Master, May 10, 1779, $72.52.

The year 1795.

1. January 2, 1795, 6246, James Irons, Marine, July 11, 1780, $50.95.

2. January 2, 1795, 6247, John Davis, Marine, July 11, 1780, $56.33.

3. January 8, 1795, 6277, Gideon Davis, Marine, July 11, 1780, $55.56.

4. January 8, 1795, 6278, Jeremiah Davis, Marine, July 11, 1780, $55.48.