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William Ramsey 1778–1852 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 02 Dec 1778

Birth Location: Person, North Carolina

Death Date: 07 Mar 1852

Death Location: Person, North Carolina

Father: Daniel Ramsey

Mother: Frances Townsen

Spouse(s): Nancy Jones

Children(s): Hensley Ramsey, Daniel Ramsey

In 1778, William Ramsey entered the world in Person, North Carolina, born to Daniel Sr Ramsey And Frances Townsen. In 1830, William Ramsey established residence. In 1840, William Ramsey established residence. William Ramsey married Nancy Jones, and had children including Daniel Ramsey, Hensley Ramsey. William Ramsey passed away in 1852 in Person, North Carolina.

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Biography

  • In 1778, William Ramsey entered the world in Person, North Carolina, born to Daniel Sr Ramsey And Frances Townsen.
  • In 1830, William Ramsey established residence.
  • In 1840, William Ramsey established residence.
  • William Ramsey married Nancy Jones, and had children including Daniel Ramsey, Hensley Ramsey.
  • William Ramsey passed away in 1852 in Person, North Carolina.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

William Ramsey's Ancestors

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William Ramsey
1778–1852
Birth Place: Person, North Carolina
Parents
Daniel Sr Ramsey
1740–1810
VA USA
Frances Townsen
1745–
NC USA
Grandparents
John Townsend
1725–1795
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Ramsey's Descendants

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William Ramsey (02 Dec 1778–07 Mar 1852) m. Nancy Jones (1780–19 Jul 1835)
  1. 1. Hensley Ramsey 1801–1880 m. Anna Pettypool 1800–1880
    1. 1. Martha Ramsey 1819–1907 m. George Pierce 1821–1863
      1. 1. William (Thomas) Pierce 1850–1937 m. Melvina Dragoo 1849–1930
        1. 1. Luther (Clarence) Pierce 1887–1959
        2. 2. Nancy (Ellen) Pierce 1869–1971 m. Abraham (Johnson) Wood 1865–1948
        3. 3. Lemuel (Leonard) Pierce 1882–1934
        4. 4. George (William) Pierce 1874–1965 m. Sarah (E.) Buckridge 1880–1965
        5. 5. Mary (E.) Pierce 1880–1954
        6. 6. Ida (Cordelia) Pierce 1879–1931
        7. 7. Jenettie (Adline) Pierce 1868–1945
        8. 8. Richard (Henry) Pierce 1884–1962
  2. 2. Daniel Ramsey 1809–1855

William Ramsey's Timeline

5 Records

1778
02 Dec 1778
Birth of William Ramsey in Person, North Carolina
Person, North Carolina
1830
1830
Age 52
William Ramsey resided here
None
1840
1840
Age 62
William Ramsey resided here
None
1850
1850
Age 72
William Ramsey resided here
None
1852
07 Mar 1852
Age 74
Death of William Ramsey in Person, North Carolina
Person, North Carolina

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 02 Dec 1778
    Event Place: Person, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Person, North Carolina; Roll: M432_640; Page: 480A; Image: 375

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Record Source:
    [1] No title - ID S0010
    [2] 1830 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Record Source:
    [1] No title - ID S0068
    [2] 1840 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Record Source:
    [1] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Person, North Carolina; Roll: M432_640; Page: 480A; Image: 375
    [2] No title - ID S0331

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Custom Event

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 07 Mar 1852
    Event Place: Person, North Carolina
    Record Source: No title - ID S0355

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