Who was William Ramsey?

William Ramsey (1741–1845) was born in Augusta, Virginia, United States and died in Boone, Missouri, United States. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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William Ramsey 1741–1845

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

Born 19 Jan 1741 · Augusta, Virginia, United States

Died 22 May 1845 · Boone, Missouri, United States

Spouse Margaret Woods

Children Nancy Berry

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Nancy Berry

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In 1741, William Ramsey entered the world in Augusta, Virginia, United States. William Ramsey married margaret woods, and had children including nancy berry. William Ramsey passed away in 1845 in Boone, Missouri, United States.

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Birth of William Ramsey in Augusta, Virginia, United States

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: William Ramsey (1741–1845) was born in Augusta, Virginia, United States and died in Boone, Missouri, 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 (C) 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 1 generations of this lineage geographically.
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William Ramsey PTP

1741–1845

Augusta, Virginia, United States