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Janet Ramsey 1847–1921 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1847

Birth Location: Whitburn, Linlithgowshire

Death Date: 11 Aug 1921

Death Location: Otago

Father: Thomas Smith

Mother: Janet Smith

Spouse(s): William Ramsey

Children(s): Elizabeth Ramsey

The story of Janet Ramsey began in 1847 in Whitburn, Linlithgowshire. In 1861, Janet Ramsey resided in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland. Janet Ramsey married William Ramsey, and had children including Elizabeth Anne Ramsey. Janet Ramsey passed away in 1921 in Otago.

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Biography

  • The story of Janet Ramsey began in 1847 in Whitburn, Linlithgowshire.
  • In 1861, Janet Ramsey resided in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland.
  • Janet Ramsey married William Ramsey, and had children including Elizabeth Anne Ramsey.
  • Janet Ramsey passed away in 1921 in Otago.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Smith
1822–1898
Birth Location: Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire
TS
Janet Smith
1821–1884
Birth Location: Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
JS

Spouses(s)

William Ramsey
1844–1909
Birth Location: Linlithgow, Scotland
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Children(s)

Elizabeth Ramsey
1866–1945
Birth Location: Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
ER

Janet Ramsey's Ancestors

Self
Janet Ramsey
1847–1921
Birth Place: Whitburn, Linlithgowshire
Parents
Thomas Smith
1822–1898
Cambusnethan, Lanarkshire
Janet Smith
1821–1884
Glassford, Lanarkshire, Scotland
Grandparents
James Smith
1786–1872
Lanarkshire, Scotland
Ann O'Neill
1789–1856
Armagh, Northern Ireland
Alexander Bryce
1800–1844
Elizabeth Weir
1800–1884
Great-Grandparents
James Smith
1749–
Marion Brown
1752–
John Neal
1760–1841
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Smith
1721–1784
Jean Gray
1725–1831

Janet Ramsey's Descendants

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Janet Ramsey (abt 1847–11 Aug 1921) m. William Ramsey (Abt. 1844–22 Jun 1909)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Anne) Ramsey 1866–1945 m. William Bennie 1859–1938
    1. 1. William (Ramsay) Bennie 1896–1973 m. Rena (Mabel) McLean 1906–1932
      1. 1. William (Allan) Bennie 1932–1997
    2. 2. Janet (Smith) Bennie 1897–1989
      1. 1. Elizabeth (Janetta (Betty)) HINTON 1932–2009

Janet Ramsey's Timeline

6 Records

1845
9 Oct 1845
Birth of Janet Ramsey in Darvel, Ayrshire
Darvel, Ayrshire
1847
abt 1847
Birth of Janet Ramsey in Whitburn, Linlithgowshire
Whitburn, Linlithgowshire
1861
1861
Age 14
Janet Ramsey resided here in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1871
1871
Age 24
Janet Ramsey resided here in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
1921
11 Aug 1921
Age 74
Death of Janet Ramsey in Kaitangata, Otago, New Zealand
Kaitangata, Otago, New Zealand
1921
11 Aug 1921
Age 74
Death of Janet Ramsey in Kaitangata, New Zealand
Kaitangata, New Zealand

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Oct 1845
    Event Place: Darvel, Ayrshire
    Record Source:
    [1] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1847
    Event Place: Whitburn, Linlithgowshire
    Record Source:
    [1] 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Whitburn; ED: 6; Page: 52; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1861_121
    [2] 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Whitburn; ED: 5; Page: 12; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1871_153
    [3] Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950
    [4] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1861
    Event Place: Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1861 Scotland Census, Parish: Whitburn; ED: 6; Page: 52; Line: 10; Roll: CSSCT1861_121

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1871
    Event Place: Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    Record Source: 1871 Scotland Census, Parish: Whitburn; ED: 5; Page: 12; Line: 17; Roll: CSSCT1871_153

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1921
    Event Place: Kaitangata, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966, New Zealand, Death Index, 1848-1966
    [2] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [3] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Aug 1921
    Event Place: Kaitangata, New Zealand
    Record Source: New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Kaitangata, Clutha District, Otago, New Zealand
    Record Source:
    [1] Australia and New Zealand, Find a Grave Index
    [2] New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Otago
    Record Source: New Zealand, Cemetery Records, New Zealand Society of Genealogists Incorporated; Auckland, New Zealand; New Zealand Cemetery Records
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