Basic Biographical Details Name: | John Ramsay | Designation: | | Born: | 1800 or 1801 | Died: | 1 June 1861 | Bio Notes: | John Ramsay was born in 1800 or 1801 in Kettins, Coupar Angus, Perthshire. He was probably related to John Ramsay, wright, Leys of Hallyburton, born 1771. The younger Ramsay was both architect and farmer of 10 acres, employing one labourer, according to the Census of 1851. At that date he was living with his sister Isabella in Kettins. It is not yet clear where he was before this date although Isabella was living with her mother Elizabeth in Kettins in 1841. Both had independent means. As an architect Ramsay practised at Kettins in the 1840s and 1850s.
According to a memorandum by David Reid in response to a query from Peter Carmichael formerly at Arthurstone House, he lost his money in a west coast herring fishery co-partnery and had to be 'laid aside' in an asylum. This is confirmed by the fact that he died in the Royal Lunatic Asylum, Dundee aged 60 on 1 June 1861. | Private and Business AddressesThe following private or business addresses are associated with this : | | Address | Type | Date from | Date to | Notes | | East Townhead, Kettins, Angus, Scotland | Business | | | |
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ReferencesArchive ReferencesThe following archives hold material relating to this : | | Source | Archive Name | Source Catalogue No. | Notes | | Arthurstone House (formerly) | Memorandum from David Reid | | | | Census records online | Censuses | | | | H M Register House | Death Register | | |
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