Leander Ramsey

b. 10 March 1850, d. 3 October 1891
Leander Ramsey and family
FatherJohn Ramsey1
MotherCatherine Rosenblam1
Birth10 Mar 1850 Leander Ramsey was born on 10 Mar 1850 in Washington County, Virginia.2,1 
Marriage22 Feb 1882 He married Mary Mc Ryburn, daughter of Col. William S. Ryburn and Rebecca Jane McCall, on 22 Feb 1882 in Washington County, Virginia.3 
Death3 Oct 1891 Leander died on 3 Oct 1891 in Washington County, Virginia, at age 41.2,1 
Burial He was buried at Walnut Grove Cemetery in Washington County, Virginia.2 
Probate Recd25 May 1896 A settlement record for Leander's estate was recorded in Washington County, Virginia, on 25 May 1896. The largest payments were to his widow, Mary McRamsey, both on her own and as guardian of their children. Also, $100 was allowed to W.S. Ryburn, Mary's father, as administrator of the estate.4 

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Family

Mary Mc Ryburn b. 9 Jun 1856, d. 5 Jan 1918
Children
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Citations

  1. [S12] D.E. Brown, Unfiled Death Records of Washington Co. VA, entry 1983: Leander Ramsey, d. Oct. 3, 1891 of consumption at age 42y, son of John and Catherine, b. WCV, informant: wife.
  2. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. Stone reported to read: Leander Ramsey, 10 March 1850-3 Oct. 1891, age 41y 6m 23d.
  3. [S123] William R. Wheeler, Washington Co., VA Marriage Licenses 1881-1890, p. 88, 94. Mary M. Ryburn, 25, sgl, b. & resid Washington Co. VA, d/o Wm S. & Rebecca Ryburn AND Leander Ramsey, 32, sgl, b. & resid WCV, farmer, s/o John & Catherine Ramsey; 22 Feb. 1882.
  4. [S714] Leander Ramsey settlement (recorded 1896), Washington Co., Virginia Will Book 25: 285. W.S. Ryburn, adm.
  5. [S574] Mary Ramsey household, 1900 U.S. cens., Washington Co., Virginia, pop. sched., Goodson district, ED 110, sheet 7A (104 stamped), dwelling 118, family 119, viewed online at Genealogy.com, Jan. 2005, image 13 of 99. Enumeration includes: Mary Ramsey, 4_, b. June 1856, wd, mother of 6 children, 5 living, farmer; John, son, 15, b. Dec. 1884; Samuel M., son, 14, b. Nov. 1885; Charles H., son, 12, b. Oct. 1887; Robert G., son, 10, b. Feb. 1890; Andrew S., son, 8, b. Sept. 1891; all b. VA; all parents b. VA.