James Kelly Rambo1

b. 27 June 1831
FatherDavid Rambo2 b. abt 1800, d. 9 Jul 1866
MotherMatilda Kelly2 b. abt 1810, d. 8 May 1894
Birth-Calc27 Jun 1831 James Kelly Rambo was born in Washington County, Virginia, on 27 Jun 1831 (calculated from the information on his marriage record).2 
Marriage28 Oct 1861 He married Virginia Eleanor Edmondson, daughter of Col. Robert Buchanan Edmondson and Nancy Dysart Beattie, on 28 Oct 1861.2 
Military James fought in the Civil War as a member of Co. D, 1st VA Cavalry (Washington Mounted Rifles). He served as both a private and first corporal.3 
Cens-188015 Jun 1880  James and Virginia lived in the in Glade Spring district of Washington County in 1880. James was employed as a merchandise dealer. The household included 2 children: Thomas (13) and Nannie (10).4 
  A third child died in infancy. 

Family

Virginia Eleanor Edmondson b. 15 Mar 1835, d. 1909
Children
  • infant Rambo5 ( - before 1870)
  • Thomas B. Rambo4 (circa 1867 - )
  • Nannie Matilda Rambo4 (circa 1870 - )
Last Edited20 May 2010

Citations

  1. [S124] David Trimble, Buchanan and Gillespie, p. 219; source not stated.
  2. [S6] Thomas Colley, Washington Co. VA Marriages 1853-1880, p. 294. James Kelly Rambo 30y 4m 1d, b. & resid WCV, merchant, s/o David & Matilda Rambo AND Virginia E. Edmondson sgl, b. & resid WCV, d/o Robert & Nancy Edmondson; 28 Oct. 1861.
  3. [S2423] "Index to Virginia Confederate Rosters," Library of Virginia (http://lva1.hosted.exlibrisgroup.com/F/ : viewed May 2010), James K. Rambo entries (as private and as first corporal).
  4. [S163] James K. Rambo household, 1880 U.S. Cens., Washington Co., VA, pop. sched., Glade Spring district, ED 94, p. 68 stamped, dwelling 271, family 274. Aug. 2008, image 31 of 54. Household includes: James K. Rambo, 40, dealer in General M__; Jennie E., 45, wife; Thomas B., 13, son; Nannie M., 10, dau; all b. VA.
  5. [S2] Catherine McConnell, High On A Windy Hill, p. 165. Stone reported to read: Rambo, infant of J.K. & V.E. Rambo.