Who was William Ramsay?

William Ramsay (1779–1820) was born in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Kent, Jefferson, Indiana, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Lockhart Ramsay 1779–1820

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B 2 criteria (Medium)
C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 13 Jan 1779 · Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA

Died 6 Apr 1820 · Kent, Jefferson, Indiana, United States

Father Thomas Ramsey

Mother Tamar Hannah Lockhart

Siblings Allen Ramsey, Asenath Ayseneth Ramsey, Benjamin Ramsey, James Ramsey, Jane Ramsey, John M Ramsey, Levi Ramsey, Martha Ramsay, Mary Carroll Ramsey, Nancy Ramsey, Robert Ramsey, Samuel Ramsey, Thomas Ramsay, Thomas Ramsey, William Ramsey

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Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Ramsey

Tamar Hannah Lockhart

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of William Lockhart Ramsay began in 1779 in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA. William Lockhart Ramsay passed away in 1820 in Kent, Jefferson, Indiana, United States.

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1779

Birth of William Lockhart Ramsay in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA

Birth

1820

Death of William Lockhart Ramsay in Kent, Jefferson, Indiana, United States

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Oldest Ancestor Line from William Ramsay

This ancestor line traces from Scotland (1594) to Bucks, Pennsylvania, United States (1779) across 6 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: William Ramsay (1779–1820) was born in Bucks, Pennsylvania, USA and died in Kent, Jefferson, Indiana, United States. 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 William 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 6 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.
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