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Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey 1847 – 1934 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: May 1847

Birth Location: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 21 Jun 1934

Death Location: Madison County, North Carolina, United States

Father: James Ramsey

Mother: Elizabeth Rector

Spouse(s): Catherine Treadway, Sarah Smith

Children(s): William Ramsey, Nancy Ramsey, James Ramsey, Wesley Ramsey, Mollie Ramsey, Davea Ramsey, Dania Ramsey, John Ramsey, Alice Ramsey, Benjamin Smith

Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** was born in 1847 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States, the child of James W. Ramsey and Elizabeth "Betsy" Rector. In 1870, Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided in Township 5, Warmsprings, Madison, North Carolina, . In 1880, Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA. Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** married Catherine Treadway, Sarah Jane Smith, and had children including William Riley "Will" Ramsey, Nancy Ramsey, James Marion Ramsey, Wesley John Ramsey, Mollie Ramsey, Davea E. Ramsey, Dania Ella Ramsey, John A Ramsey, Alice Sophronia "Fanny or Fronia" Ramsey, Benjamin Harrison Smith. Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** passed away in 1934 in Madison County, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** was born in 1847 in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States, the child of James W. Ramsey and Elizabeth "Betsy" Rector.
  • In 1870, Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided in Township 5, Warmsprings, Madison, North Carolina, .
  • In 1880, Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** married Catherine Treadway, Sarah Jane Smith, and had children including William Riley "Will" Ramsey, Nancy Ramsey, James Marion Ramsey, Wesley John Ramsey, Mollie Ramsey, Davea E. Ramsey, Dania Ella Ramsey, John A Ramsey, Alice Sophronia "Fanny or Fronia" Ramsey, Benjamin Harrison Smith.
  • Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** passed away in 1934 in Madison County, North Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ramsey
1826 – 1906
Birth Location: Buncombe now Madison County, North Carolina, United States
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Elizabeth Rector
1830 – 1908
Birth Location: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Spouses(s)

Catherine Treadway
1847 – 1895
Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, United States
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Sarah Smith
1870 – 1929
Birth Location: McDowell County, North Carolina, United States
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Children(s)

William Ramsey
1869 – 1960
Birth Location: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Nancy Ramsey
1870 – 1880
Birth Location: Township 5, Madison, North Carolina, United states
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James Ramsey
1870 – 1963
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Wesley Ramsey
1870 – 1934
Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, United States
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Mollie Ramsey
1872 – 1958
Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, United States
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Davea Ramsey
1875 – 1954
Birth Location: Madison County, North Carolina, United States
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Dania Ramsey
1876 –
Birth Location: –
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John Ramsey
1876 – 1965
Birth Location: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Alice Ramsey
1878 – 1970
Birth Location: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, United States
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Benjamin Smith
1888 – 1935
Birth Location: Old Fort, McDowell, North Carolina, United States
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Robert Ramsey's Ancestors

Self
Robert Ramsey
1847 – 1934
Birth Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
Parents
James W. Ramsey
1826 – 1906
Buncombe now Madison County, North Carolina, United States
Elizabeth ("Betsy") Rector
1830 – 1908
Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Job (aka Jobe) Ramsey
1797 – 1880
California Creek, Madison, North Carolina, United States
Mary (Lucindy) Woodard
1802 – 1863
Buncombe County, NC
James (B.) Rector
1790 – 1840
Buncombe, North Carolina
Catherine (Stice) Rector
1789 – 1852
, Rutherford, North Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Ramsey
1755 – 1818
Mary Ramsey
1750 – 1818
William Woodard
1774 – 1842
Elizabeth Gibbs
1779 – 1863
Lewis Rector
1764 – 1844
Frances LUNSFORD
1769 – 1794
Phillip Stice
1766 – 1827
Mary Hayne
1760 – 1825
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Ramsey
1718 – 1760
Margaret RAMSEY
1718 – 1761
Casper Everly
1740 – 1800
Sarah Hale
1734 – 1767
John Gibbs
1769 – 1840
CAROLL ELLINGER
1759 – 1825
John Rector
1734 – 1773
Rebecca Reading
1740 – 1794
John Lunsford
1740 – 1810
Margaret Martyn
1740 – 1800
CHARLES STICE
1745 – 1801
Catherine Long
1745 – 1815
William Hanes
1729 – 1763
Sarah Gibbs
1738 – 1805

Robert Ramsey's Descendants

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Robert (Franklin "Frank") Ramsey (May 1847 – 21 Jun 1934) m. Catherine Treadway (27 May 1847 – 1895) m. Sarah (Jane) Smith (Jul 1870 – 03 Apr 1929)
  1. 1. William (Riley "Will") Ramsey (11 Oct 1869 – 20 Apr 1960)
  2. 2. Nancy Ramsey (1870 – bef 1880)
  3. 3. James (Marion) Ramsey (01 June 1870 – 1963) m. Rhoda Stanton (Feb 1875 – 1914) m. Laura (Bell Chandler) Ramsey (05 Jun 1880 – 11 Apr 1927)
    1. 1. John Stanton (1 September 1893 – 29 September 1918)
    2. 2. James Ramsey (abt 1895 – 10 Oct 1954) m. Martha Tweed (22 Feb 1902 – 27 May 1948)
      1. 1. Walter (H) Ramsey (01/16/1919 – 1 June 1992) m. Bonnie Berryhill (08/04/1920 – 30 January 2017) m. Bonnie (Louise) Berryhill (4 Aug 1920 – 30 Jan 2017)
        1. 1. Patsy Ramsey (07/25/1945 – ) m. David Morgan(Whittingham) (10/24/1940 – 05/16/2007) m. Daniel (Martin) Kirby (abt 1942 – 31 August 2019)
        2. 2. Lucille Ramsey (abt 1939 – ) m. Calvin (B.) Shelton
        3. 3. J. (D.) Ramsey (abt 1941 – )
        4. 4. Caral (Sue) Ramsey (abt 1944 – )
      2. 2. Susie Ramsey (14 December 1920 – 10 February 1989)
      3. 3. Melva Ramsey (26 December 1922 – 22 November 2014)
      4. 4. Tracy Ramsey (15 Jan 1925 – 03 Aug 1925)
    3. 3. Wilson Ramsey (1898 – 19 Aug 1989)
    4. 4. Mabel ((Mable) Ramsey) Gunter (10 Nov 1901 – 27 Nov 1994)
    5. 5. Neter Gunter (25 May 1904 – 15 August 1987)
    6. 6. Thomas (Herman) Ramsey (25 Aug 1902 – 20 May 1909)
    7. 7. Robin (Jean "Robbie, Billie, or Aunt Billie"") Ramsey (19 Jul 1906 – 12/06/1996)
    8. 8. Therman\Thurmond Ramsey (26 Sep 1908 – 26 Jul 1911)
    9. 9. Mary (Katherine "Kate") Ramsey (17 Feb 1911 – 10 Apr 1950)
    10. 10. Glenn (W) Ramsey (11 Jun 1915 – 17 Sep 1928)
    11. 11. Opal (Theresa) Ramsey (23 Nov 1918 – 21 Nov 1920)
    12. 12. Trixie (Minnetaki) Ramsey (16 Mar 1920 – 06 Dec 1990) m. Robert (Paul) Harper (11 July 1914 – 1 Apr 1994)
    13. 13. Marilyn (Frances Ramsey) Falin (22 Jan 1923 – 10 Jan 2008)
    14. 14. Margaret (A) Ramsey (15 Apr 1923 – 15 Jun 1923)
  4. 4. Wesley (John) Ramsey (aft 16 Jun 1870 – 27 Oct 1934)
  5. 5. Mollie Ramsey (1872 – 18 April 1958)
  6. 6. Davea (E.) Ramsey (20 Sep 1875 – 07 Oct 1954)
  7. 7. Dania (Ella) Ramsey (ABT 1876 – )
  8. 8. John (A) Ramsey (15 Dec 1876 – 29 Apr 1965)
  9. 9. Alice (Sophronia "Fanny or Fronia") Ramsey (26 Jul 1878 – 9 Jan 1970)
  10. 10. Benjamin (Harrison) Smith (16 Nov 1888 – 24 July 1935)

Robert Ramsey's Timeline

6 Records

1847
May 1847
Birth of Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** in Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 23
Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided here in Township 5, Warmsprings, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Township 5, Warmsprings, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided here in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided here in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1910
1910
Age 63
Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** resided here in Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
1934
21 Jun 1934
Age 87
Death of Robert Franklin "Frank" Ramsey ** in Madison County, North Carolina, United States
Madison County, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: May 1847
    Event Place: Buncombe County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 5, Warmsprings, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 5, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1147; Page: 447A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: 971; Page: 18D; Enumeration District: 123

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Page: 10; Enumeration District: 0073; FHL microfilm: 1241205

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Marshall, Madison, North Carolina; Roll: T624_1107; Page: 8A; Enumeration District: 0083; FHL microfilm: 1375120

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jun 1934
    Event Place: Madison County, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Marshall, Madison County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave Index, 1600s-Current
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