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John Ramsay 1677–1737

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

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B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have John Ramsay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 4 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 APR 1677 · ALLOA Clackmannanshire Scotland
Died 04 Nov 1737 · Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Father John Ramsay
Mother Margaretha Brand (1657–1735)
Spouse Margaret Gentleman
Children David Ramsay, Janet Ramsay, Jean Ramsay, John Ramsay, Margaret Ramsay, Marion Ramsay, Sophia Ramsay, William Ramsay
Siblings David Ramsay, Euphan Ramsay, George Ramsay, Jean Ramsay, Marion Ramsay, William Ramsay

Researchers connected through John Ramsay 1677–1737

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Biography

The story of John Ramsay began in 1677 in ALLOA Clackmannanshire Scotland. John Ramsay married margaret gentleman, and had children including david ramsay, janet ramsay, jean ramsay, john ramsay, margaret ramsay, marion ramsay, sophia ramsay, william ramsay. John Ramsay passed away in 1737 in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England.

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Life Timeline

1677
Birth of John Ramsay in ALLOA Clackmannanshire Scotland
Birth
1737
Death of John Ramsay in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from John Ramsay

This ancestor line traces from Brensbach, Odenwaldkreis, Hessen, Germany (1575) to Ober Kainsbach, Hessen, Germany (1657) across 4 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

John Ramsay (1677–1737) was born in ALLOA Clackmannanshire Scotland and died in Bedford, Bedfordshire, England. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have John in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 4 generations of this lineage geographically.
It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

John Ramsay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
John Ramsay PTP
1677–1737
ALLOA Clackmannanshire Scotland
Parents
Unknown
Margaretha Brand PTP
1657–1735
Ober Kainsbach, Hessen, Germany
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

John Ramsay's Descendants

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JR
John Ramsay PTP 1677–1737