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Josiah Ramsey 1835–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1835

Birth Location: Hancock, Tennessee, United States

Death Date: 8 Jul 1900

Death Location: Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America

Father: James Ramsey

Mother: Sarah Baker

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Ramsey

Children(s): John Ramsey, Martha Ramsey, Eugene Ramsey, Alford Ramsey

In 1835, Josiah Ramsey entered the world in Hancock, Tennessee, United States, born to James Ramsey And Sarah E Baker. In 1880, Josiah Ramsey resided in District 8, Hancock, Tennessee, USA. In 1890, Josiah Ramsey resided in Districts 7 and 8, Hancock, Tennessee, United Stat. Josiah Ramsey married Elizabeth Ramsey, and had children including Alford Ramsey, Eugene Ramsey, John James Ramsey, Martha Ramsey. Josiah Ramsey passed away in 1900 in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1835, Josiah Ramsey entered the world in Hancock, Tennessee, United States, born to James Ramsey And Sarah E Baker.
  • In 1880, Josiah Ramsey resided in District 8, Hancock, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1890, Josiah Ramsey resided in Districts 7 and 8, Hancock, Tennessee, United Stat.
  • Josiah Ramsey married Elizabeth Ramsey, and had children including Alford Ramsey, Eugene Ramsey, John James Ramsey, Martha Ramsey.
  • Josiah Ramsey passed away in 1900 in Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Josiah Ramsey's Ancestors

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Josiah Ramsey
1835–1900
Birth Place: Hancock, Tennessee, United States
Parents
James Ramsey
1803–1866
, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Sarah (E) Baker
1809–1877
Mulberry Gap, Hancock, Tennessee, United States
Grandparents
Josiah Ramsey
1765–1834
Elizabeth Cowan
1770–1840
Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
Elizabeth Grigsby
1730–1773
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Josiah Ramsey's Descendants

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Josiah Ramsey (3 Oct 1835–8 Jul 1900) m. Elizabeth Ramsey (26 May 1842–15 Dec 1926)
  1. 1. John (James) Ramsey 1861–1952 m. Mary (L) Ramsey 1877–1950
    1. 1. William (Joseph) Ramsey 1911–1991 m. Lois (Purnnie) Noteware 1913–2006
      1. 1. Colene (Ruth) Ramsey 1939–2021 m. Burl (James) Butler 1934–1988
      2. 2. Pastor (Robert) Ramsey 1937–1998
      3. 3. Karen (Joan) Anderson 1943–1976
      4. 4. J (B) Ramsey 1933–2016 m. Shirley (Lou) Graham 1936–2011
  2. 2. Martha Ramsey 1872–
  3. 3. Eugene Ramsey 1887–
  4. 4. Alford Ramsey 1892–

Josiah Ramsey's Timeline

5 Records

1835
3 Oct 1835
Birth of Josiah Ramsey in Hancock, Tennessee, United States
Hancock, Tennessee, United States
1880
1880
Age 45
Josiah Ramsey resided here in District 8, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1890
June 1890
Age 55
Josiah Ramsey resided here in Districts 7 and 8, Hancock, Tennessee, United States
Districts 7 and 8, Hancock, Tennessee, United States
1900
1900
Age 65
Josiah Ramsey resided here in Civil District 9, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
1900
8 Jul 1900
Age 65
Death of Josiah Ramsey in Hancock, Tennessee, United States
Hancock, Tennessee, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1835
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 332A; Enumeration District: 093
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1575; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241575
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1259; Family History Film: 1255259; Page: 332A; Enumeration District: 093

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: June 1890
    Event Place: Districts 7 and 8, Hancock, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, The National Archives at Washington, D.C.; Washington, D.C.; Special Schedules of the Eleventh Census (1890) Enumerating Union Veterans and Widows of Union Veterans of the Civil War; Series Number: M123; Record Group Title: Records of the Department of Vet
    [2] 1890 Veterans Schedules of the U.S. Federal Census, Year: 1890; Census Place: Districts 7 and 8, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 95; Page: 2; Enumeration District: 114

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Hancock, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 9, Hancock, Tennessee; Roll: 1575; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0071; FHL microfilm: 1241575

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 8 Jul 1900
    Event Place: Hancock, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Hancock County, Tennessee, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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