John Thomas Ramsey

b. about September 8, 1878, d. December 13, 1878
FatherJohn C. Ramsey b. about May, 1850, d. May 22, 1914
MotherLucy Jane Pritchard b. September 30, 1858, d. September 1, 1919
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(Child) BirthJohn Thomas Ramsey was born about September 8, 1878 at PA. 
(Deceased) DeathJohn died on December 13, 1878 at Philadelphia, PA.  
Last EditedOctober 28, 2010

Lillian Eliza Ramsey

b. July 2, 1877, d. September 5, 1960
FatherJohn C. Ramsey b. about May, 1850, d. May 22, 1914
MotherLucy Jane Pritchard b. September 30, 1858, d. September 1, 1919
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Name Variation Lillian Eliza Ramsey was also known as Lilla. 
(Child) BirthLillian Eliza Ramsey was born on July 2, 1877 at PA. 
(Child) BaptismShe was baptized on November 4, 1877 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Philadelphia, PA. Sarah Ann Mathers witnessed the baptism. 
1880 US CensusShe, listed as 3, appeared on the 1880 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of her parents, John and Lucy Jane Ramsey
1900 US CensusShe was listedas the daughter of John and Lucy Jane Ramsey on the 1900 Federal Census at 2018 E. Firth Street, Philadelphia, PA, and with John Clements Ramsey, Lucy Matilda Ramsey and Marie J. Williams. Lillian was a Yarn Hooker. 
(Bride) MarriageLillian married James T Rutherford, son of James T Rutherford and Mary A. McLeich, about 1905..  
ResidenceShe and James T Rutherford lived at North Street, Hazardville, CT. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Lucy, was born on July 2, 1906 at CT. 
(Son) BirthA son, John, was born about 1908 at CT. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Maryan, was born on December 1, 1909 at CT. 
1910 US CensusShe, listed as 33 years old, appeared with her husband James T Rutherford, 42 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Hazardville, CT, on Oak St., recorded April 21, 1910. Their children, Lucy, 4, John, 2, and Maryan Jeane Rutherford, 4 months, were listed as living with them. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Margaret, was born on May 19, 1914 at Hazardville, CT. 
1920 US Census Recorded on January 10, 1920, Lilla Rutherford, listed as 42 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census with her husband James T Rutherford, 52 years old, and the head of household. They lived at Oak Street, Hazardville, CT. Their children, Lucy, 13, John, 11, Maryan, 10, and Margaret E Rutherford, 6, were listed as living with them. 
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 52 years old, appeared with her husband James T Rutherford, 62 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Enfield (Hazardville?), CT, on North Maple St., recorded April 26, 1930. Their children, John, 22, and Margaret E Rutherford, 15, were listed as living with them. 
1940 US CensusShe, listed as 62 years old, appeared with her husband James T Rutherford, 72 years old, on the 1940 Federal Census of Enfield, Hartford County, CT, on Maple Street, recorded April 10, 1940. Their children, John, 31, and Margaret E Rutherford, 25, were listed as living with them. 
(Spouse) Death On January 18, 1950 her husband, James, died at Enfield, Hartford County, CT. 
ResidenceShe lived in 1954 at Hazardville, CT. 
(Daughter) DeathLucy died on September 28, 1957 at Stafford, Tolland, CT, at age 51. 
(Deceased) DeathLillian died on September 5, 1960 at Enfield, Hartford, CT, at age 83.  

Family

James T Rutherford b. about 1868, d. January 18, 1950
Children
Last EditedJune 23, 2019

Lucy Matilda Ramsey

b. October 17, 1882, d. July 31, 1943
FatherJohn C. Ramsey b. about May, 1850, d. May 22, 1914
MotherLucy Jane Pritchard b. September 30, 1858, d. September 1, 1919
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Name Variation Lucy Matilda Ramsey was also known as Lucy Jane Ramsey. 
(Child) BirthLucy Matilda Ramsey was born on October 17, 1882 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Philadelphia, PA. 
(Child) BaptismShe was baptized on April 1, 1883 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Philadelphia, PA. 
1900 US CensusShe was listed as 17 years old and as the daughter of John and Lucy Jane Ramsey on the 1900 Federal Census at 2018 E. Firth Street, Philadelphia, PA, and with Lillian Eliza Ramsey, John Clements Ramsey and Marie J. Williams
1910 US CensusShe, listed as 27, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of her parents, John and Lucy Jane Ramsey, and with Marie J. W. Ramsey. Lucy was a Mender at a Cloth Mill. 
1920 US Census Recorded on January 23, 1920, Lucy, listed as 37 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household. She lived at 2018 E. Firth Street, Philadelphia, PA. Her daughter Jean, 20, was listed as living with her. Lucy was a Mender at a Cloth Mill. Jeane (Marie J.) was a Stenographer at an Insurance Company. 
(Bride) Marriage At age 44, Lucy married Jacob Alfred Phillips, 44, son of James Huey Phillips and Catherine Siedel, on April 16, 1927 at NJ.. Mathers Family bible lists this marriage as having no children. 
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 47 years old, appeared with her husband Jacob Alfred Phillips, 47 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Glen Ridge, Essex County, NJ, on 49 Midland Avenue, recorded April 7, 1930. Her step daughter, Gladys, 19, was listed as living with them. 
City DirectoryLucy, with Jacob, was listed in the city directory of 1935 at 49 Midland Avenue, Glen Ridge, NJ. 
City DirectoryLucy, with Jacob, was listed in the city directory of 1937 of Glen Ridge, NJ, as having moved to Philadelphia. 
1940 US CensusShe, 57, appeared on the 1940 Federal Census of 502 East Allen's Lane, Philadelphia, PA, as a servant in the household of Helga M. Barrett. 
(Deceased) DeathLucy died on July 31, 1943 at Browns Mills, NJ, at age 60.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried on August 4, 1943 at Greenmount Cemetery, Philadelphia, PA,
Lucy was buried with her parents.
 

Family

Jacob Alfred Phillips b. November 11, 1882
Last EditedNovember 23, 2024

Marie Jean Ramsey

b. January 4, 1900, d. July 9, 1978
Foster FatherJohn C. Ramsey b. about May, 1850, d. May 22, 1914
Foster MotherLucy Jane Pritchard b. September 30, 1858, d. September 1, 1919
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Name Variation Marie Jean Ramsey was also known as Marie J. Williams. 
Name Variation Marie Jean Ramsey was also known as Marie J. W. Ramsey. 
Name Variation Marie Jean Ramsey was also known as Jean Ramsey. 
Note
1900 census lists Marie J. Williams as a 5 month old "Boarder" 1910 census lists Marie J. W. Ramsey as a "Foster Daughter" 1920 census lists Jeane as Lucy Matilda's "Daughter". While it's remotely possible that Lucy was Marie's birth mother but most likely that Kathryn L. William was. Further evidence of this is that Marie and Kathryn both moved to Florida and Marie paid for Kathryn's funeral expenses.
 
(Child) BirthMarie Jean Ramsey was born on January 4, 1900 at Philadelphia, PA. 
1900 US CensusShe, listed as 5 months old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of, John and Lucy Jane Ramsey, and with Lillian Eliza Ramsey, John Clements Ramsey and Lucy Matilda Ramsey. Marie is listed as a Lodger but may be their granddaughter. 
(Child) BaptismShe was baptized on November 16, 1900 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Philadelphia, PA. John and Lucy Ramsey are listed as the parents although Marie was, in all likelyhood, their foster daughter.. 
1910 US CensusShe, listed as 10, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of, John and Lucy Jane Ramsey, and with Lucy Matilda Ramsey
1920 US CensusShe, listed as 20, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA in the household of her parent, Lucy Matilda Ramsey. Jeane (Marie J.) was a Stenographer at an Insurance Company. 
(Bride) Marriage At age 23, Marie married Walter Dewey Gaul, 25, son of John F. Gaul and Jeanette Lawson Anderson, on June 27, 1923 at Church of the Good Shepherd, Philadelphia, PA..  
1930 US CensusShe, listed as 30 years old, appeared with her husband Walter Dewey Gaul, 31 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Philadelphia, PA, on 1948 Elston Street, recorded April 10, 1930. 
1940 US Census Living at 1948 Elston Street, Jean was listed on the 1940 Federal Census with her husband Walter Dewey Gaul in Philadelphia, PA, recorded on April 18, 1940. Jean was listed as 40 years old and her husband, Walter Dewey Gaul as 42 years old. 
1945 FL CensusOn the 1945 Florida State Census, Jean Gaul, listed as 43 years old, appeared with her husband Walter Dewey Gaul, 45 years old, living at Broward County, FL, on 204 SW 6th Street. 
NoteShe and Walter Dewey Gaul owed 'Gaul's Book and Record Shop' in 1959 at 111 E Las Olas Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL. 
(Deceased) DeathJean died on July 9, 1978 at Broward County, FL, at age 78.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried after July 9, 1978 at Lauderdale Memorial Park, Fort Lauderdale, FL,
block 41.

Family

Walter Dewey Gaul b. April 13, 1898, d. August 20, 1984
Last EditedDecember 14, 2021

Phyllis Gay Ramsey

b. September 13, 1941, d. September 9, 2004
FatherJohn Allen Ramsey b. January 8, 1907, d. August 31, 1987
MotherHelen Oliver Vansant b. September 7, 1910, d. April 16, 1994
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(Child) BirthPhyllis Gay Ramsey was born on September 13, 1941 at Philadelphia, PA. 
PartnerPhyllis was living with Gerard Hardina about 1980 at Miami, FL. 
(Deceased) DeathPhyllis died on September 9, 2004 at Miami, FL, at age 62.  

Family

Gerard Hardina
Last EditedApril 10, 2018

Rozalia Ratkovszky

b. August, 1870, d. May, 1956
probable Rosalia Ratkovszki, c 1892
FatherStephen Ratkovszky
MotherElizabeth Dudás
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Name Variation Rozalia Ratkovszky was also known as Rosa Ratkovski. 
(Child) BirthRozalia Ratkovszky was born in August, 1870 at Hungary. 
ImmigrationShe immigrated in 1888.  
ResidenceShe lived before March 21, 1891 at 100 Goerek Street, Manhattan, New York, NY. 
(Bride) Marriage At age 20, Rozalia married Joseph Nemeth, 26, son of Imre Nemeth and Rosalia Soha, on March 21, 1891 at Manhattan, New York County, NY.. 25 Mar 1891 also listed by New York Marriages, 1686-1980. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, May, was born on January 12, 1892 at NY. 
(Witness) BaptismRozalia Ratkovszky witnessed the baptism of Stephen John Szendy Jr. on January 28, 1894 at Most Holy Redeemer, 173 East 3rd Street, Manhattan, NY. 
(Son) BirthA son, Joseph, was born on April 4, 1894 at Manhattan, New York, NY. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Rosie, was born on July 7, 1896 at Manhattan, NY. 
(Witness) BaptismRozalia Ratkovszky and Joseph Nemeth witnessed the baptism of Emil John Szendy on November 28, 1897 at St Elizabeth of Hungary, 8th Street, Manhattan, NY. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Emma, was born in November, 1899 at Manhattan, New York, NY. 
NaturalizationRozalia was naturalized in 1900. 
(Daughter) DeathRosie died on May 22, 1900 at 6 Goerek Street, Manhattan, NY, at age 3. 
1900 US Census Recorded on June 2, 1900, Rozalia Nemeth, listed as 29 years old, appeared on the 1900 Federal Census with her husband Joseph Nemeth, 35 years old, and the head of household. They lived at 6 Goerek Street, Manhattan, New York, NY. Their children, May, 9, Joseph, 6, and Emma Nemeth, 6 months, were listed as living with them. Rosalia is listed as having 4 children born, 3 living. 
(Witness) BaptismRozalia Ratkovszky and Joseph Nemeth witnessed the baptism of Helena Rosa Szendy on June 10, 1900 at St Elizabeth of Hungary, 8th Street, Manhattan, NY. 
(Daughter) DeathEmma died on February 14, 1902 at Manhattan, New York, NY, at age 2. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Rose, was born on April 3, 1902 at Manhattan, New York, NY. 
(Bride) Marriage At age 32, Rozalia married Joseph Nemeth, 38, son of Imre Nemeth and Rosalia Soha, on March 25, 1903 at St. Stephen of Hungary, Manhattan, NY..  
(Son) BirthA son, Edward, was born on November 24, 1904 at Manhattan, New York, NY. 
1905 NY CensusOn the 1905 New York State Census, recorded as of June 1st, Rozalia Nemeth, listed as 28 years old, appeared with her husband Joseph Nemeth, 40 years old, living at Manhattan, NY, on 577 Grand Street. Their children, May, 13, Joseph, 11, Rose, 3, and Edward J. Nemeth, 2 months, were listed as living with them. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Erma, was born on April 2, 1907 at Manhattan, NY. 
(Daughter) DeathErma died on July 12, 1908 at 579 Grand Street, Manhattan, NY, at age 1. 
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Helene, was born on August 9, 1909 at Manhattan, New York County, NY. 
1910 US CensusShe, listed as 39 years old, appeared with her husband Joseph Nemeth, 44 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Manhattan, New York, NY, on 579 Grand Street, recorded April 22, 1910. Their children, May, 18, Joseph, 16, Rose, 8, and Edward J. Nemeth, 5, were listed as living with them. 
(Spouse) Death On February 8, 1911 her husband, Joseph, died at 579 Grand Street, Manhattan, New York, NY, at age 46. 
ResidenceShe lived in 1914 at 226 E 26th Street, Manhattan, NY. Also living with her was Joseph John Nemeth Jr., Edward J. Nemeth, Helene Elisabetha Nemeth, May Veronica Nemeth and Rose Cecilia Nemeth
(Daughter) DeathHelene died on March 18, 1914 at Village Park Hospital, NY, at age 4. 
1915 NY CensusOn the 1915 New York State Census, recorded as of June 1st, Rozalia Nemeth appeared as the head of household living at Manhattan, NY, on 226 East 26th Street. Her children, 22, Mae, and Joseph, 21, Rose, 13, and Edward J. Nemeth, 12, were listed as living with her. Rose is listed as a Janitoress, Mary is listed as a Sample Maker and Joseph is listed as a Printer. 
1920 US Census Recorded on January 2, 1920, Rozalia, listed as 49 years old, appeared on the 1920 Federal Census as the head of household. She lived at 226 E 26th Street, Manhattan, New York, NY. Her children, May, 29, Joseph, 25, Rose, 18, and Edward J. Nemeth, 16, were listed as living with her. Rose was a Janitor in a Tenement, Mary was a File Clerk for Travelers Ins., Joseph was an Assistant Shipping Clerk for a Wholesale Liquor Business, Rose (daughter) was a Multigraph Operator in an Office, and Edward was an Assistant Manager for a Restaurant. 
1925 NY CensusOn the 1925 New York State Census, recorded as of June 1st, Rozalia Nemeth appeared as the head of household living at Manhattan, NY, on 226 East 26th Street. Her children, Mae,, 20, and Edward J. Nemeth, 30, were listed as living with her. Rose is listed as a Janitress, Mary in Clerical and Edward as Unemployed. 
1930 US CensusRozalia, listed as 59 years old, appeared as the head of household on the 1930 Federal Census of Manhattan, New York, NY, on 226 E 26th Street, recorded April, 1930. Her children, May, 35, and Edward J. Nemeth, 25, were listed as living with her. Rosalia llived in the same building as her daughter and son in law, Rose and John Bakewell. Rosalia was a Janitor in her Apartment Building. 
1940 US CensusRozalia, listed as 68 years old, appeared as the head of household on the 1940 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY, on 226 26th Street, recorded April 4, 1940. Her daughter May, 45, was listed as living with her. Rosalia llived in the same building as her daughter, son in law and grandson, Rose, John and John Bakewell, and her son, daughter in law and granddaughter, Edward, Mary and Patricia Nemeth
(Daughter) DeathMay died on February 28, 1943 at Goldwater Memorial Hospital, Roosevelt Island, NY, at age 51. 
1950 US Census Recorded on July 7, 1950, Rozalia, listed as 70 years old, appeared on the 1950 Federal Census as the head of household. She lived at Apt 1A, 226 East 26th Street, Manhattan, NY. Rose was listed as the Building Super. She lived in the same building as her son's family, Edward Nemeth and her daughter's family, Rose Bakewell
(Deceased) DeathRozalia died in May, 1956, at age 85.  
(Interred) BurialShe was buried on May 29, 1956 at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, 685 Central Avenue, Brooklyn, Kings County, NY,
Block 10, Row 13, Grave 9, headstone is missing. Also buried in this grave are Joseph Nemeth (husband), Lillian, Mae, and Edward.
 

Family

Joseph Nemeth b. November 10, 1864, d. February 8, 1911
Children
Last EditedJanuary 4, 2024

Stephen Ratkovszky

(Groom) MarriageStephen married Elizabeth Dudás..  
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Rozalia, was born in August, 1870 at Hungary. 
(Son) BirthA son, Stephen, was born on November 4, 1882 at Gönc, Abauj-Torna, Hungary. 

Family

Elizabeth Dudás
Children
Last EditedJanuary 26, 2023

Stephen Ratkovszky

b. November 4, 1882, d. December 26, 1919
FatherStephen Ratkovszky
MotherElizabeth Dudás
(Child) BirthStephen Ratkovszky was born on November 4, 1882 at Gönc, Abauj-Torna, Hungary. 
(Child) BaptismHe was baptized on November 8, 1882. 
(Groom) Marriage At age 26, Stephen married Julia Biro, 18, on July 21, 1909 at Manhattan, NY.. Louis Gindel and Joseph Nemeth were listed as the Witnesses. 
(Son) BirthA son, Dennis, was born on April 13, 1910 at Manhattan, NY. 
1910 US CensusStephen, listed as 27 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Julia, 21 years old, on the 1910 Federal Census of Manhattan, NY, on 219 East 3rd Street, recorded April 22, 1910. Their son, Dennis, 0, was listed as living with them. Stephen was listed as a Cobbler at a Shoe Shop, perhaps working for or with his brother in law, Joseph Nemeth.  
(Daughter) BirthA daughter, Irene, was born on September 20, 1911 at Manhattan, NY. 
(Deceased) DeathStephen died on December 26, 1919 at Manhattan, NY, at age 37.  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried on December 28, 1919 at Most Holy Trinity Cemetery, Brooklyn, NY,
in Block 17, Row 7, Grave 16 along with his wife, Julia and his daughter Irene.
 

Family

Julia Biro b. September 20, 1890, d. April, 1971
Children
Last EditedDecember 20, 2023

Albert Edward Rau

b. April 12, 1897, d. April 21, 1981
FatherChristian Rau b. August, 1864, d. about June, 1938
MotherChristina Stotz b. January, 1873, d. November 19, 1938
(Child) BirthAlbert Edward Rau was born on April 12, 1897 at MA. 
ResidenceHe lived in the household of Christian Rau and Christina Stotz, and with Jacob Rau and Fred Rau on June 14, 1900 at Montague, Franklin County, MA. 
1910 US CensusHe, listed as 13 years old, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Montague, Franklin County, MA in the household of his parents, Christian and Christina Rau, and with Jacob Rau, Fred Rau and Carl Rau
Draft Card WW1On his WW1 draft registration card, dated June 3, 1918, Albert wrote that he worked for the Goodell Battery Company in Greenfield, was tall and of medium build, had blue eyes and brown hair, was deaf and dumb and that he lived at 19 Central Street, Turners Falls, MA. 
(Groom) MarriageAlbert married Harriet Olier Small, daughter of (?) Blessing and Genevieve Patrick, about 1924 at MA..  
1930 US CensusAlbert, listed as 33 years old, appeared as the head of household with his wife Harriet, 33 years old, on the 1930 Federal Census of Turners Falls Village, Montague Township, Franklin County, MA, on 38 Park Street, recorded April 11, 1930. Also living with them were his 2 step-children, Theron Basil Small, 9 years old and Aletha Harriett Small, 6 years old.. Albert was a Mason. 
1940 US Census Living at 38 Parks Street, Albert was listed on the 1940 Federal Census as the head of household, along with his wife, Harriet, in Montague, MA, recorded on April 13, 1940. Albert was listed as 42 years old and his wife, Harriet as 43 years old. Also living with them were his 2 step-children, Theron Basil Small, 19 years old and Aletha Harriett Small, 16 years old.. Albert was a Carpenter and Theron was a Laborer at Bridge Constuction.. 
(Spouse) Death On September 14, 1980 his wife, Harriet, died at Springfield, MA, at age 83. 
(Deceased) DeathAlbert died on April 21, 1981 at West Brookfield, MA, at age 84.  
(Interred) BurialHe was buried after April 21, 1981 at Aaron Clark Memorial Cemetery, Montague, Franklin County, MA,
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Family

Harriet Olier Blessing b. September 26, 1896, d. September 14, 1980
Last EditedFebruary 10, 2018

Carl Rau

b. about 1905
FatherChristian Rau b. August, 1864, d. about June, 1938
MotherChristina Stotz b. January, 1873, d. November 19, 1938
(Child) BirthCarl Rau was born about 1905 at MA. 
1910 US CensusHe, listed as 4, appeared on the 1910 Federal Census of Montague, Franklin County, MA in the household of his parents, Christian and Christina Rau, and with Jacob Rau, Fred Rau and Albert Edward Rau
Last EditedMay 9, 2008