Seeking information on Ramsey family of Republican twp, Jefferson County. I
have no less than 9 William Ramsey's in my database. I am trying to determine
the parent of my gg-gf William Ramsey, husband of Elvira Ramsey.
John P. Ramsey m. Mary F. Childs 8 Nov 1831
Known children:
Elvira b. 16 Oct 1833
John L. b. c1837
William H. b. Sep 1844
Mary Fidelia b. c1851
Permelia b. c1853
Elvira (my gg-gm) married William Ramsey (b.c1831) about 1856. He died before
1870 as Elvira is a widow by then.
There are 2 William Ramsey's age 29 on the 1860 census in Jeff. Co.
But I can only find one in 1850. The one I thought was my William is the son of
Thomas Ramsey. But there is a William Ramsey who married Mary Jane McBride in
1858. She was a neighbor of the Thomas Ramsey family. So did William, son of
Thomas married his neighbor, or is he Elvira's husband? And where was the
second William Ramsey in 1850 Census?
There is a William Ramsey who died in 1864 buried in Slippery Point
Cemetery. And there is a William Ramsey from Jeff Co. who served in the 4th Ind
Calvary and was discharged in 1865. I think the one who died in 1864 is the
one I am looking for.
If there is anyone who has ANY information about the Ramsey's I would
appreciate help sorting out this large tangled family.
Carol