Katherine \ Catherine Ramsaur \ Ramsour (Zimmerman \ Carpenter) 1741–1819
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3 researchers on YourRoots have Katherine Carpenter) in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 2 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.
Last updated: September 17, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records
Researchers connected through Katherine Carpenter) 1741–1819
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Immediate Family
Biography
The story of Katherine, Catherine Ramsaur, Ramsour (Zimmerman, Carpenter) began in 1741 in Lancaster, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA. Katherine, Catherine Ramsaur, Ramsour (Zimmerman, Carpenter) married jacob michael carpenter zimmerman, jacob michal, and had children including david carpenter, elizabeth carpenter, henry carpenter, jacob zimmerman carpenter esquire, jonas carpenter, katherine carpenter, margaret carpenter, mary catharine carpenter, mary rudisill, sarah salome carpenter 5th ggm, susan zimmerman carpenter. Katherine, Catherine Ramsaur, Ramsour (Zimmerman, Carpenter) passed away in 1819 in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA.
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1Burial Records U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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2Death Records Pennsylvania, U.S., Death Certificates
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3Marriage Records North Carolina, U.S., Marriage Records
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4Probate/Wills North Carolina, U.S., Wills and Probate Records
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5Vital Records Lancaster, Pennsylvania, U.S., Mennonite Vital Records
Life Timeline
Oldest Ancestor Line from Katherine Carpenter)
This ancestor line traces from Ramsaur River, Oberoesterreich, Austria (1690) to Lancaster, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA (1741) across 2 generations.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Katherine Carpenter) (1741–1819) was born in Lancaster, Berks, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Lincolnton, Lincoln, North Carolina, USA. 3 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
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Katherine Carpenter)'s Ancestors
Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record