YourRoots Logo
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

John Ramsay 1657 – 1718 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 05 Feb 1657

Birth Location: Kilconquhar, Fife, , Scotland

Death Date: 1718

Death Location: Scotland

Father: John Ramsay

Mother: Margaret Duncan

Spouse(s): Margaretha Brand

Children(s): John Ramsey

The story of John Ramsay began in 1657 in Kilconquhar, Fife, , Scotland. John Ramsay married Margaretha Brand, and had children including John Josephus Ramsey. John Ramsay passed away in 1718 in Scotland.

Find more search results for John Ramsay
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of John Ramsay began in 1657 in Kilconquhar, Fife, , Scotland.
  • John Ramsay married Margaretha Brand, and had children including John Josephus Ramsey.
  • John Ramsay passed away in 1718 in Scotland.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

John Ramsay's Ancestors

Self
John Ramsay
1657 – 1718
Birth Place: Kilconquhar, Fife, , Scotland
Parents
John (or David) Ramsay
1626 – 1673
Kirkcaldy, Fife, Scotland
Margaret Duncan
1627 – 1665
Kilconquhar, Fife, Scotland
Grandparents
Margaret (Carnegie, Lady, Countess of) Dalhousie
1595 – 1638
Kinnaird Castle, Farnell, Angus, Scotland
David (James) Duncan
1607 – 1674
Kirkaldy, Fife, Scotland
Agnes Mur
1609 – 1679
Kirkcaldy, Fifeshire, Scotland, United Kingdom
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

John Ramsay's Descendants

1.
JR
John Ramsay (05 Feb 1657 – 1718) m. Margaretha Brand (12 Jul 1657 – 26 Dec 1735)
  1. 1. John (Josephus) Ramsey (13 APR 1677 – 04 Nov 1737) m. Margaret GENTLEMAN (19 JAN 1683 – 1778)
    1. 1. John Ramsay (16 Aug 1719 – 1780) m. Jean Reid (23 Apr 1721 – 17 Jun 1780)
      1. 1. James Ramsay (10 Apr 1758 – Bef. 1841) m. Euphan MCQUARRIE (20 Aug 1744 – Abt. 1850)
        1. 1. James Ramsay (8 Nov 1784 – Sep 1859) m. Janet Speirs (27 Mar 1782 – 24 Apr 1859)

John Ramsay's Timeline

2 Records

1657
05 Feb 1657
Birth of John Ramsay in Kilconquhar, Fife, , Scotland
Kilconquhar, Fife, , Scotland
1718
1718
Age 61
Death of John Ramsay in Scotland
Scotland

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 05 Feb 1657
    Event Place: Kilconquhar, Fife, , Scotland

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1718
    Event Place: Scotland

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like “Trace Back To Me” instantly map your family’s migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond “end-of-line” automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans “end-of-line” ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you’re away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches’ maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you’ll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE