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Zella M. Ramey 1898–1986 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Jan 1898

Birth Location: Virginia

Death Date: Sep 1986

Death Location: Switzer, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Father: Raleigh Sr.

Mother: Martha Lane

Spouse(s): Isaac James

Children(s): Mabel James, Orba James, Harry James, Van James

The story of Zella M. Ramey began in 1898 in Virginia. In 1910, Zella M. Ramey resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia. In 1920, Zella M. Ramey resided in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA. Zella M. Ramey married Isaac Estel James, and had children including Harry P James, Jessie M James, Mabel James, Mae James, Orba D James, Van Buren James. Zella M. Ramey passed away in 1986 in Switzer, Logan, West Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Zella M. Ramey began in 1898 in Virginia.
  • In 1910, Zella M. Ramey resided in Richmond, Wise, Virginia.
  • In 1920, Zella M. Ramey resided in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA.
  • Zella M. Ramey married Isaac Estel James, and had children including Harry P James, Jessie M James, Mabel James, Mae James, Orba D James, Van Buren James.
  • Zella M. Ramey passed away in 1986 in Switzer, Logan, West Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Raleigh Sr.
1874–1940
Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA
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Martha Lane
1885–1956
Birth Location: Virginia
ML

Spouses(s)

Isaac James
1890–1971
Birth Location: Monroe, Tennessee, USA
IJ

Children(s)

Mabel James
1914–
Birth Location: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, United States
MJ
Orba James
1913–
Birth Location: Virginia
OJ
Harry James
1921–
Birth Location: West Virginia
HJ
Van James
1936–2012
Birth Location: West Virginia
VJ

Zella Ramey's Ancestors

Self
Zella Ramey
1898–1986
Birth Place: Virginia
Parents
Raleigh H. (Ral) Ramey Sr.
1874–1940
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Martha (Jane) Lane
1885–1956
Virginia
Grandparents
Timothy (Henry) Ramey
1847–1921
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Amanda (C.) Darnell
1848–1930
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Jesse Ramey
1819–1850
Nancy Dingus
1828–1900
Adam
1815–
Polly
1816–1920
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Ramey
1786–1863
Nancy Penix
1784–1866
Catherine Dingus
1802–1875
Benjamin Babb
1775–1820
Mary Lewis
1775–1840

Zella Ramey's Descendants

1.
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Zella (M.) Ramey (9 Jan 1898–Sep 1986) m. Isaac (Estel) James (5 Aug 1890–1 May 1971)
  1. 1. Mabel James 1914– m. Okey Perdue 1908–
  2. 2. Orba (D.) James 1913–
  3. 3. Harry (P.) James 1921–
  4. 4. Van (Buren) James 1936–2012 m. Nancy (Jane) King 1937–2006

Zella Ramey's Timeline

7 Records

1898
9 Jan 1898
Birth of Zella M. Ramey in Virginia
Virginia
1910
1910
Age 12
Zella M. Ramey resided here in Richmond, Wise, Virginia
Richmond, Wise, Virginia
1920
1920
Age 22
Zella M. Ramey resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Zella M. Ramey resided here in Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Zella M. Ramey resided here in Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia
Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Zella M. Ramey resided here in Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
1986
Sep 1986
Age 88
Death of Zella M. Ramey in Switzer, Logan, West Virginia, USA
Switzer, Logan, West Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Jan 1898
    Event Place: Virginia
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4402; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 10-32
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-54-1600; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: 1951-1952
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 183
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: 2540; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 649.0; FHL microfilm: 2342274
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 512.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Richmond, Wise, Virginia; Roll: T624_1652; Page: 29B; Enumeration District: 136; Image: 512.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: T625_1955; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 22; Image: 183

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Logan, Logan, West Virginia; Roll: 2540; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 0017; Image: 649.0; FHL microfilm: 2342274

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4402; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 10-32

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Kanawha, Fayette, West Virginia; Roll: T627_4402; Page: 23A; Enumeration District: 10-32

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Sep 1986
    Event Place: Switzer, Logan, West Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 233-54-1600; Issue State: West Virginia; Issue Date: 1951-1952
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