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Robert Ramsay 1586–1651

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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Reliability Score: A
Strong — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert Ramsay in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 1 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: A — verified across 2 independent trees, with linked records

Born 15 May 1586 · Abercorn West Lothian Scotland
Died 4 Sep 1651 · Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Father George Ramsay
Mother Elizabeth Carmichell
Spouse Sarah Cowan
Children Alison Ramsay

Researchers connected through Robert Ramsay 1586–1651

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Biography

In 1586, Robert Ramsay entered the world in Abercorn West Lothian Scotland, born to george ramsay and elizabeth carmichell. Robert Ramsay married sarah cowan, and had children including alison ramsay. Robert Ramsay passed away in 1651 in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland.

Sources

  1. 1
    Marriage Records England, Select Marriages, 1538-1973

  2. 2
    Record Geneanet Community Trees Index

  3. 3
    Baptism Records Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

Life Timeline

1586
Birth of Robert Ramsay in Abercorn West Lothian Scotland
Birth
1586
Robert Ramsay was baptized in, Abercorn, West Lothian, Scotland
Baptism
1651
Death of Robert Ramsay in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Robert Ramsay

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Frequently Asked Questions

Robert Ramsay (1586–1651) was born in Abercorn West Lothian Scotland and died in Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland. 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 (A) based on cross-tree validation.
Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Robert 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 1 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.

Robert Ramsay's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Robert Ramsay PTP
1586–1651
Abercorn West Lothian Scotland
Parents
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Grandparents
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Robert Ramsay's Descendants

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Robert Ramsay PTP 1586–1651