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William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell 1847–1916 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Dec 1847

Birth Location: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA

Death Date: Nov 1916

Death Location: Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA

Father: Vincent Ramsdill

Mother: Elvira Taggert

Spouse(s): Emma Ramsdell

Children(s): Hugh Ramsdell, H. Ramsdell

In 1847, William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA, born to Vincent Stephen Rueben Ramsdill And Elvira Taggert. In 1850, William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA. In 1860, William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA. William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell married Emma F Ramsdell, and had children including H Ray William Ramsdell, Hugh William Ramsdell. William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell passed away in 1916 in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1847, William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell entered the world in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA, born to Vincent Stephen Rueben Ramsdill And Elvira Taggert.
  • In 1850, William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1860, William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA.
  • William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell married Emma F Ramsdell, and had children including H Ray William Ramsdell, Hugh William Ramsdell.
  • William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell passed away in 1916 in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Vincent Ramsdill
1822–1899
Birth Location: Genesee, New York, USA
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Elvira Taggert
1825–1895
Birth Location: , Livingston, New York, USA
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Spouses(s)

Emma Ramsdell
1857–1919
Birth Location: Butler, Branc, Michigan, USA
ER

Children(s)

Hugh Ramsdell
–1937
Birth Location: Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
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H. Ramsdell
1890–1951
Birth Location: –
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William Ramsdell's Ancestors

Self
William Ramsdell
1847–1916
Birth Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Parents
Vincent Stephen (Rueben) Ramsdill
1822–1899
Genesee, New York, USA
Elvira Taggert
1825–1895
, Livingston, New York, USA
Grandparents
Reuben (P.) Ramsdill
1787–1830
Mary (Ann (Joseph)) Abbott
1792–1849
Mutuga, New York, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Abbott
1759–1834
Nancy Barber
1760–1839
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Abbott
1733–1777
Lucy Parsons
1735–1813

William Ramsdell's Descendants

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William (Francis "Franc" (Vincent)) Ramsdell (17 Dec 1847–Nov 1916) m. Emma (F.) Ramsdell (10 Sep 1857–Dec 1919)
  1. 1. Hugh ((William)) Ramsdell –1937
  2. 2. H. (Ray (William)) Ramsdell 1890–1951

William Ramsdell's Timeline

7 Records

1847
17 Dec 1847
Birth of William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell in Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
1850
1850
Age 3
William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided here in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided here in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided here in Butler, Branch, Michigan, United States
Butler, Branch, Michigan, United States
1880
1880
Age 33
William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell resided here in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
1916
24 Nov 1916
Age 69
Death of William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
1916
Nov 1916
Age 69
Burial of William Francis "Franc" (Vincent) Ramsdell in Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Dec 1847
    Event Place: Grand Rapids, Kent, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533162; Roll Number: 222; Certificate Number: 11
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 573; Family History Film: 1254573; Page: 507B; Enumeration District: 027; Image: 0363
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M593_665; Page: 99A; Image: 201; Family History Library Film: 552164
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M653_538; Page: 1057; Image: 477; Family History Library Film: 803538
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M432_347; Page: 410B; Image: 282
    [6] Michigan, Marriage Records
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M432_347; Page: 410B; Image: 282

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M653_538; Page: 1057; Image: 477; Family History Library Film: 803538

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: M593_665; Page: 99A; Image: 201; Family History Library Film: 552164

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan; Roll: 573; Family History Film: 1254573; Page: 507B; Enumeration District: 027; Image: 0363

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Butler, Michigan
    Record Source: Michigan, Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Nov 1916
    Event Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Death Records, 1897-1920, The Library of Michigan; Michigan Death Records, 1897-1920; Rolls: 1-302; Archive BarcodeItem Number: 30000008533162; Roll Number: 222; Certificate Number: 11
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Branch County, Michigan, Death Index, 1867-2011
    [4] Michigan, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Date: Nov 1916
    Event Place: Butler, Branch, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Michigan, Find a Grave Index
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