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William Young Ramsay

William Young Ramsay

Male 1923 - 1948  (25 years)

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Generation: 1

  1. 1.  William Young Ramsay was born on 25 Jan 1923 in Long Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland (son of Walter Ramsay and Catherine Campbell Dunlop); died on 17 Feb 1948; was buried in 1948 in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 31CCC3A5EFFC45788489CE198DAF3644B722


Generation: 2

  1. 2.  Walter Ramsay was born on 8 Jul 1891 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland (son of William Young Ramsay and Janet Neilson); died on 17 Aug 1965 in Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1965 in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: CEFD8D0D1838458984BCED56085F26F6891C
    • Residence: 1901, 131 Long Row, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1911; coal miner, hewer
    • Military Service: 14 Apr 1911; 10th Battalion the Royal Guards
    • Occupation: 14 Apr 1911; miner
    • Residence: 14 Apr 1911, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 3 Oct 1913; coal miner
    • Residence: 3 Oct 1913, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 5 Jan 1918; coal miner
    • Residence: 5 Jan 1918, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 10 Feb 1919; coal miner
    • Residence: 10 Feb 1919, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 25 Jan 1923; coalminer
    • Residence: 25 Jan 1923, Long Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 19 Oct 1938; coal miner
    • Occupation: 29 Dec 1939; coal miner
    • Occupation: 18 Apr 1955; coal miner (retired)
    • Occupation: 17 Aug 1965; Coalminer (Retired)
    • Occupation: 12 Oct 1993; coal miner (deceased)

    Notes:

    Walter was the informant on the death of his wife, Catherine Dunlop, in 1955

    Informant on the death of Walter Ramsay was his son in law, James Callaghan

    Birth:
    Name: Walter Ramsay
    Gender: Male
    Birth Date: 8 Jul 1891
    Birth Place:- Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: William Ramsay
    Mother: Janet Nelson Ramsay
    FHL Film- Number: 255150
    Reference ID: v 673-2 p 33

    Walter married Catherine Campbell Dunlop on 3 Oct 1913 in Established Church of Scotland, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. Catherine (daughter of David Dunlop and Elizabeth Gilbert) was born on 27 May 1894 in 24 Manse Road, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 18 Apr 1955 in 1 Scott Place, Fauldhouse, West lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1955 in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 3.  Catherine Campbell Dunlop was born on 27 May 1894 in 24 Manse Road, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland (daughter of David Dunlop and Elizabeth Gilbert); died on 18 Apr 1955 in 1 Scott Place, Fauldhouse, West lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1955 in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 6F8768DFE22B491989B0DFC4AD7BB8F65EB9
    • Occupation: 3 Oct 1913; pithead worker
    • Residence: 3 Oct 1913, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 5 Jan 1918, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 10 Feb 1919, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 25 Jan 1923, Long Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Catherine Dunlop was her husband, Walter Ramsay

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at the wedding of Walter Ramsay and Catherine Dunlop were Archie Ramsay and Agnes McCrone?

    Children:
    1. Elizabeth Lochrigg Gilbert Dunlop Ramsay was born on 5 Jan 1918 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    2. Janet Neilson Ramsay was born on 10 Feb 1919 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. Catherine Campbell Dunlop Ramsay was born on 14 Sep 1921 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 12 Oct 1993 in 34 Burnside Crescent, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. 1. William Young Ramsay was born on 25 Jan 1923 in Long Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 17 Feb 1948; was buried in 1948 in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.


Generation: 3

  1. 4.  William Young Ramsay was born on 9 Feb 1866 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of Walter Ramsay and Sarah Sneddon); died on 18 Oct 1947 in 18 Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: CBA80A097DA94727AD864C2F906FA7F2605F
    • Residence: 1871, Fauldhouse Thorntons Rows, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 4 Jul 1890; Coal Miner
    • Residence: 4 Jul 1890, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1891; coal miner
    • Residence: 1891, Long Row, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 8 Jul 1891; coal miner
    • Occupation: 24 Nov 1893; coal miner
    • Occupation: 1901; coal miner hewer
    • Residence: 1901, 131 Long Row, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 9 Apr 1906; coal miner
    • Occupation: 3 Oct 1913; coal miner
    • Occupation: 15 Feb 1918; coal miner
    • Occupation: 9 Dec 1931; Coal Miner
    • Occupation: 14 Aug 1939; coal miner
    • Occupation: 18 Oct 1947; Coal Miner (Retired)
    • Occupation: 17 Aug 1965; Coalminer (deceased)
    • Occupation: 23 Apr 1976; coal miner, deceased
    • Occupation: 10 Feb 1980; coal miner (deceased)

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of William Y Ramsay was his son, William Ramsay


    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 4 Mar 2020.
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    William married Janet Neilson on 4 Jul 1890 in Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. Janet (daughter of Archibald Neilson and Mary Ann Aitken) was born on 6 Jul 1867 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 8 May 1941 in Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 5.  Janet Neilson was born on 6 Jul 1867 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Archibald Neilson and Mary Ann Aitken); died on 8 May 1941 in Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: AE8F26CED9454839B84E658E5A7BA889CF77
    • Residence: 1871, Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 4 Jul 1890; Domestic Servant
    • Residence: 4 Jul 1890, 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Long Row, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1901, 131 Long Row, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland

    Notes:

    Name: Janet Neilson
    Gender: Female
    Birth Date: 6 Jul 1867
    Birth Place: Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    Father: Arcjibald
    Mother: MAry Ann Aitkent
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    The informant of the death of Janet Neilson was her son William Ramsey

    Notes:

    Married:
    Witnesses at the wedding of William Ramsay and Janet Neilson were Jeannie Neilson and ??? Ramsay

    Children:
    1. 2. Walter Ramsay was born on 8 Jul 1891 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 17 Aug 1965 in Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1965 in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. Archibald Neilson Ramsay was born on 24 Nov 1893 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 9 Dec 1931 in Edinburgh Royal Infirmary, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
    3. William Ramsay was born on 28 Apr 1897 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 10 Feb 1980 in 18 Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Mary Ann Aitken Ramsay was born in 1900 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; died in 1981 in Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.
    5. Sarah Sneddon Ramsay was born on 18 Feb 1903 in Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 23 Apr 1976 in 52 Croftfoot Drive, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. James Neilson Ramsay was born on 9 Apr 1906 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.

  3. 6.  David Dunlop and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 8433A8C6E86641729A601EF0D457AE656C33
    • Occupation: 27 May 1894; coal miner
    • Occupation: 3 Oct 1913; coal miner
    • Occupation: 18 Apr 1955; coal miner (deceased)

    David married Elizabeth Gilbert. Elizabeth and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 7.  Elizabeth Gilbert and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: B0693545CD2F4352A9E1629186C2AD952B8C

    Children:
    1. 3. Catherine Campbell Dunlop was born on 27 May 1894 in 24 Manse Road, Renfrew, Renfrewshire, Scotland; died on 18 Apr 1955 in 1 Scott Place, Fauldhouse, West lothian, Scotland; was buried in 1955 in Fauldhouse Cemetery, West Lothian, Scotland.


Generation: 4

  1. 8.  Walter Ramsay and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 85E88D0616C049DF9E5AB709A1F817CF352B
    • Occupation: 1871; coal miner
    • Residence: 1871, Fauldhouse Thorntons Rows, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 18 Oct 1947; Coal Miner (deceased)

    Walter married Sarah Sneddon. Sarah and died. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  2. 9.  Sarah Sneddon and died.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: 2DF56419E6B04BFEAD5221D573A6A5497A02
    • Residence: 1871, Fauldhouse Thorntons Rows, West Lothian, Scotland

    Children:
    1. 4. William Young Ramsay was born on 9 Feb 1866 in New Monkland, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 18 Oct 1947 in 18 Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

  3. 10.  Archibald Neilson was born about 1837 in Springburn, Glasgow, Lanarkshire, Scotland (son of James Neilson and Jean Matthew); died on 4 Aug 1895 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: CDEBCEE884684EA1AD4267E7AB3568D7A513
    • Occupation: 27 Apr 1866; Coal Miner
    • Occupation: 28 Jun 1869; coal miner
    • Occupation: 1871; shale miner
    • Residence: 1871, Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 28 May 1871; shale miner
    • Occupation: 29 Oct 1872; shale miner
    • Occupation: 1881; coal miner
    • Residence: 1881, 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 13 Aug 1881; coal miner
    • Occupation: 1891; coal miner
    • Residence: 1891, Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 28 Mar 1894; coal miner
    • Residence: 4 Aug 1895, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 13 Oct 1899; Coal Miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 6 Jun 1902; Coal Miner (deceased)
    • Occupation: 11 Dec 1969; coal miner, deceased

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Archibald Neilson was Peter Neilson, son


    ------ From Source Attached To: Occupation ------
    Death Cert, Cit. Date: 14 Jan 2018.
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    Archibald married Mary Ann Aitken on 27 Apr 1866 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland. Mary (daughter of Peter Aitken and Janet Pearson) was born on 12 Dec 1838 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 18 Dec 1838 in Torphicen Church, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 26 Oct 1907 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]


  4. 11.  Mary Ann Aitken was born on 12 Dec 1838 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; was christened on 18 Dec 1838 in Torphicen Church, West Lothian, Scotland (daughter of Peter Aitken and Janet Pearson); died on 26 Oct 1907 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.

    Other Events:

    • _UID: D6A1A736E42F4F58B7F1EA5784499428804B
    • Residence: 1841, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1851, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1861, 6 Bowyett, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 27 Apr 1866, Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; Domestic Servant
    • Residence: 1871, Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1881, 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 1891, Garret Row, East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Occupation: 1901; housekeeper
    • Residence: 1901, 126 Lang Row, Whitburn, West Lothian, Scotland
    • Residence: 24 Apr 1917, 13 McGowan Row, Cowie, Stirlingshire, Scotland

    Notes:

    Informant on the death of Mary Aitken was her son Peter Neilson

    Notes:

    Married:
    Name: Archibald Nelson
    Gender: Male
    Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1866
    Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Mary Ann Aitken
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    Name: Mary Ann Aitken
    Gender: Female
    Marriage Date: 27 Apr 1866
    Marriage Place: Torphichen,West Lothian,Scotland
    Spouse: Archibald Nelson
    FHL Film Number: 6035516

    1Witnesses at the wedding of Archibald Neilson & Mary Aitken were William Morton and Andrew Easton

    Children:
    1. 5. Janet Neilson was born on 6 Jul 1867 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 8 May 1941 in Barton Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    2. James Matthews Neilson was born on 28 Jun 1869 in Torphichen, West Lothian, Scotland; and died.
    3. Peter Neilson was born on 28 May 1871 in Raeburn Row, West Calder, Midlothian, Scotland; died on 15 May 1935 in 58 Lanrigg Road, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    4. Archibald Neilson was born on 29 Oct 1872 in West Calder, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 12 Sep 1922 in 33 Portland Terrace, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    5. Jane Neilson was born on 15 Sep 1874 in Carnwath, Lanarkshire, Scotland; died on 19 Nov 1957 in Bridge street, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland.
    6. John Aitken Neilson was born on 21 May 1878 in 54 East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 11 Dec 1969 in Stirling Infirmary, Stirlingshire, Scotland.
    7. Mary Ann Neilson was born on 13 Aug 1881 in East Benhar, Fauldhouse, West Lothian, Scotland; died on 10 Mar 1962 in Western General Hospital, Edinburgh, Midlothian, Scotland.