Kentucky: A History of the State, Battle, Perrin, & Kniffin, 6th ed., 1887,
Shelby Co.

GEORGE W. RAMSEY (deceased) was a native of Franklin County, Ky., born in
1810, and of Virginian descent.  He removed to Shelbyville, married Miss
Mary A. Martin, daughter of Isaiah Martin, and carried on the
merchant-tailoring business until his death in September 1857.  His two
sons, John J. and Thomas J., in 1874 formed a copartnership under the firm
name of Ramsey Bros., and engaged in the hardware trade at Shelbyville.
They carry a large line of stoves and farm machinery, as well as a full
assortment of builders' and shelf hardware, and are doing a prosperous
business.  John J. Ramsey was born in 1846, was educated at Shelby College
and married Miss Lula Offutt.  Thomas J. Ramsey was born December 18, 1848,
was also educated at Shelby County, and married Miss Susie A. Long,
daughter of Lewis Long.

Ramsey Martin Offutt Long
=
Franklin-KY

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