African Americans in Des Moines Iowa

Denise Mallory-Ellis says...
I am looking for my first cousin, Hallie....usd to be Ratton, married Stewart. Travelling to DSM to and left address I found on line.Our Family name is Ratton, my grandfather Hall Ratton Sr. Worked at meat packing plant, and was a property owner, 1/2 Black Foot Indian and married Mary Cambell. 3 brothers 2 sisters
My Mother Juanita, sisters Delores and Emma, brothers Gerald,Hall Jr and Richard, who was nicknamed "Uncle Dickie". I hav family pictures interested in learning more history.

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Interesting! Can't wait to see more as it grows!

It's good to see info on Af-Ams in Des Moines on the internet

I am looking for my first cousin, Hallie....usd to be Ratton, married Stewart. Travelling to DSM to and left address I found on line.Our Family name is Ratton, my grandfather Hall Ratton Sr. Worked at meat packing plant, and was a property owner, 1/2 Black Foot Indian and married Mary Cambell. 3 brothers 2 sisters
My Mother Juanita, sisters Delores and Emma, brothers Gerald,Hall Jr and Richard, who was nicknamed "Uncle Dickie". I hav family pictures interested in learning more history.