CIVIL WAR CONFEDERATE 3rd MS INFANTRY BILOXI POLITICIAN SHERIFF DOCUMENT SIGNED
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Here’sa Document Signed by a Prominent Confederate Vet and Politician from Biloxi, Harrison County, MississippiANDREWJEFFERSON “UNCLEJEFF” RAMSAY(1840 –1917)CIVIL WAR ATLANTA CAMPAIGN POWCONFEDERATE VETERAN OF “A” COMPANY, 3rd MISSISSIPPI INFANTRY REGIMENT FOR FOURYEARS, MEMBEROF THE MISSISSIPPI HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES IN 1878, SHERIFF OF HARRISON COUNTY 1871-1875&HARRISON COUNTY CIRCUIT CLERKRamsay served through theWar Between the States in Company A, 3rd Mississippi... Regiment, and wasimprisoned at Camp Chase, Ohio. Upon hisrelease from prison, he walked back to Mississippi!HERE’S ANAUTOGRAPH DOCUMENT SIGNED BY RAMSAY AS CIRCUIT CLERK– A HARRISON COUNTY, MISSISSIPPI MARRIAGE LICENSE CERTIFICATE, DATED NOV. 21, 1908. THE JUSTICE OFTHE PEACE WHO PERFORMED THE CEREMONY, F. J. EVANS, ALSO SIGNS THE DOCUMENT.The document measures 8½” x 3¼” and isin very fine, clean condition.AFINE ADDITION TO YOUR MISSISSIPPI MILITARY and POLITICAL HISTORY AUTOGRAPH, MANUSCRIPT & EPHEMERA COLLECTION!<<>::<>> BIOGRAPHICAL REFERENCESREANDREW JEFFERSON RAMSAYAndrew Jefferson Ramsay (1840-1917), called ‘Uncle Jeff’ was born atStonewall, Hancock County, Mississippi on July 4, 1840 to William J. Ramsay(1812-1860+), a farmer, and Mary Ramsay (1815-1860+). Ramsay was a man prominent in the public affairs of HarrisonCounty. "Uncle Jeff, " as he was familiarly known, was born on July 4, 1840, at Ramsay, a small community in Jackson County. He died at the age of 77on Aug. 2, 1917, in Gulfport.As a youth of 21, A.J. Ramsay enlisted in the Confederatearmy and fought in Company A 3rd Mississippi Regiment for four years. Hisservice to Harrison County began in 1871 when he was elected sheriff. He servedin that office for four terms, then one term in the Mississippi House ofRepresentatives in 1878, and three terms as circuit clerk."Remains of Loved Man Laid Away" was a front pageheadline in the Aug. 3, 1917, Daily Herald. Hundreds gathered at the Ramsayhome on Mississippi City's East Beach (now East Gulfport) for services.At the conclusion, at least 50 automobiles and hundreds onfoot followed the funeral carriage to the Old Mississippi City Cemetery offCourthouse Road.On Sept. 18, 1917, the Harrison County Bar Associationadopted resolutions to honor "Harrison County's most esteemedcitizen." Each speaker spoke eloquently of Ramsay's many virtues andaccomplishments and ended with the sentiments that "all who knew Uncle Jeff did love him. He was a man of singularlybeautiful character."[Source: SunHerald, Feb 13, 2016, by Murella H. Powell]<> Beginning in 1871, served four terms as Sheriff;
Three terms as Harrison County Circuit Clerk;
In 1878 served one term in the House ofRepresentatives.***
Obituary
Gulfport Daily Herald, Gulfport Miss.
Thursday August 2, 1917 p. 1
A.J. RAMSAY CALLED TO LAST REWARDNotwithstanding He Had Been Ill For Some Time The Community Was SaddenedBy His Death-
This community was saddened today by the death which occurred just before noonof A.J. Ramsay, one of Harrison county's best known and best beloved citizens.Although he had been in ill health for some time yet the news of his death wasa shock to his many friends.
At the time of his death Mr. Ramsay was 77 years and one month old, having beenborn in Harrison county July 4, 1840.
Mr. Ramsay was the first white Democratic sheriff of Harrison County after the WarBetween the States and served as sheriff later. He was representative in thestate legislature for one term and circuit clerk of the county for two terms.
He was married February 19, 1884, to Miss Mary E. Myers of Whistler, Ala. Tothis union was born three children, two of whom together with the wife survivehim. These two sons are Jefferson E. Ramsay, who is now circuit clerk ofHarrison county, and Benson, the youngest son.
Mr. Ramsay served through the War Between the States in Company A., 3rdMississippi Regiment, and was imprisoned at Camp Chase, Ohio. Upon his releasehe walked back to Mississippi. Mr. Ramsay was a member of the Handsboro Lodgeof Masons.
To know Uncle Jeff Ramsay was to love him. He had many relatives over SouthMississippi.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the residence on EastBeach. Interment will be at the Mississippi City cemetery.<> (Extractfrom "History of Harrison County, Mississippi", written by John H.Lang, published by Dixie Press, 1935, page 169)Born July 4th, 1840, at Ramsay, Mississippi.Died August 1st, 1917. Served through the period of the War between the Statesas a private. Held public office for about fifty years, serving as Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, and member of the Legislature. Married at Whistler, Alabama, .February 19th, 1884. There was born to this union three children, A. J. Ramsay, Jr.; Katherine D. Ramsay, and F. B. Ramsay. Katherine D. died January26th, 1909. His widow Mary Myers Ramsay died July 4th, 1935<> Merchant at Stonewall, MSBy 1880, Jeff Ramsay was a merchant atStonewall, Harrison County, Mississippi. He had partnered with WashingtonC. Myers (1845-1880+) before November 1881. They were lauded by areporter for The Pascagoula Democrat-Star and ran thefollowing advertisement: A.J. Ramsay and Wash C. Myers, two clevergentlemen as can be found, and customers will always get some good bargains bytrading them. They keep a general stock of merchandise such as usuallyfound in first class stores.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, November 4, 1881, p. 3)AdvertisementA.J. RAMSAY & COMPANYA.J.Ramsay WashC. Meyers [sic]Stonewall, MississippiDealer in dry goods, notions, groceries, feed, hats, ready made clothing, boots and shoes, hardware, crockery; in fact everything necessary to country trade. The highest pricespaid for wool and all country produce.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, November 4, 1881, p. 3)Marriage and familyJeff Ramsay married Mary E. Myers (1856-1935)of Whistler, Alabama on February 19, 1884. Jeff and Mary M. Ramsay were the parents ofthree children: Andrew J. Ramsay Jr. (1885-1923+), called ‘Little Jeff’ m.Martha Corinne Murphy (1890-1966); Katherine ‘Kate’ D. Ramsay (1887-1909); andFrederick Benson Ramsay (1893-1918+) m. Esther Nill (1895-1986), the daughterof Herman J. Nill (1863-1904) and Caroline Vahle Nill Hulsey Kratli(1862-1949).REFERENCES:The Biloxi Daily Herald, Businessand Professional Men, (TheBiloxi Daily Herald: Biloxi, Mississippi-1902).John H. Lang, History of HarrisonCounty, Mississippi, (The Dixie Press: Gulfport, Mississippi-1936)The Biloxi Herald, “City News”, June 2, 1888.The Daily Herald, “Miss Kate Ramsay”, January 27, 1909.The Daily Herald, “A.J. Ramsay celebrates 75th birthday”, July 5, 1915.The Daily Herald, “Ramsay-Nill”, June 22, 1916.The Daily Herald, “More men leave and more going”, August 1, 1918.The Daily Herald, “A.J. Ramsay called to last reward”, August 2, 1917.The Daily Herald, “A.J. Ramsay”, March 19, 1923.The Daily Herald, “Funeral services for Mrs. Ramsay attended by many”, July 6, 1935.The Daily Herald, “”, The Daily Herald, “”, The Gulfport Advocate, “A.J. Ramsay, Jr.”, August 7, 1915.The Pascagoula Democratic Star, “A.J. Ramsay & Company”, November 4, 1881.The Pascagoula Democratic Star, “Ramsay-Myers”, March 21, 1884.I am a proud member of theUniversal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC), The Ephemera Society of America, the Manuscript Society and the American Political Items Collectors (APIC)(member name: John Lissandrello). I subscribe to each organizations' code of ethicsand authenticity is guaranteed. ~Providing quality service and historicalmemorabilia online for over twenty years.~
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Three terms as Harrison County Circuit Clerk;
In 1878 served one term in the House ofRepresentatives.***
Obituary
Gulfport Daily Herald, Gulfport Miss.
Thursday August 2, 1917 p. 1
A.J. RAMSAY CALLED TO LAST REWARDNotwithstanding He Had Been Ill For Some Time The Community Was SaddenedBy His Death-
This community was saddened today by the death which occurred just before noonof A.J. Ramsay, one of Harrison county's best known and best beloved citizens.Although he had been in ill health for some time yet the news of his death wasa shock to his many friends.
At the time of his death Mr. Ramsay was 77 years and one month old, having beenborn in Harrison county July 4, 1840.
Mr. Ramsay was the first white Democratic sheriff of Harrison County after the WarBetween the States and served as sheriff later. He was representative in thestate legislature for one term and circuit clerk of the county for two terms.
He was married February 19, 1884, to Miss Mary E. Myers of Whistler, Ala. Tothis union was born three children, two of whom together with the wife survivehim. These two sons are Jefferson E. Ramsay, who is now circuit clerk ofHarrison county, and Benson, the youngest son.
Mr. Ramsay served through the War Between the States in Company A., 3rdMississippi Regiment, and was imprisoned at Camp Chase, Ohio. Upon his releasehe walked back to Mississippi. Mr. Ramsay was a member of the Handsboro Lodgeof Masons.
To know Uncle Jeff Ramsay was to love him. He had many relatives over SouthMississippi.
The funeral will take place tomorrow at 10 o'clock from the residence on EastBeach. Interment will be at the Mississippi City cemetery.<> (Extractfrom "History of Harrison County, Mississippi", written by John H.Lang, published by Dixie Press, 1935, page 169)Born July 4th, 1840, at Ramsay, Mississippi.Died August 1st, 1917. Served through the period of the War between the Statesas a private. Held public office for about fifty years, serving as Sheriff, Circuit Clerk, and member of the Legislature. Married at Whistler, Alabama, .February 19th, 1884. There was born to this union three children, A. J. Ramsay, Jr.; Katherine D. Ramsay, and F. B. Ramsay. Katherine D. died January26th, 1909. His widow Mary Myers Ramsay died July 4th, 1935<> Merchant at Stonewall, MSBy 1880, Jeff Ramsay was a merchant atStonewall, Harrison County, Mississippi. He had partnered with WashingtonC. Myers (1845-1880+) before November 1881. They were lauded by areporter for The Pascagoula Democrat-Star and ran thefollowing advertisement: A.J. Ramsay and Wash C. Myers, two clevergentlemen as can be found, and customers will always get some good bargains bytrading them. They keep a general stock of merchandise such as usuallyfound in first class stores.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, November 4, 1881, p. 3)AdvertisementA.J. RAMSAY & COMPANYA.J.Ramsay WashC. Meyers [sic]Stonewall, MississippiDealer in dry goods, notions, groceries, feed, hats, ready made clothing, boots and shoes, hardware, crockery; in fact everything necessary to country trade. The highest pricespaid for wool and all country produce.(The Pascagoula Democrat-Star, November 4, 1881, p. 3)Marriage and familyJeff Ramsay married Mary E. Myers (1856-1935)of Whistler, Alabama on February 19, 1884. Jeff and Mary M. Ramsay were the parents ofthree children: Andrew J. Ramsay Jr. (1885-1923+), called ‘Little Jeff’ m.Martha Corinne Murphy (1890-1966); Katherine ‘Kate’ D. Ramsay (1887-1909); andFrederick Benson Ramsay (1893-1918+) m. Esther Nill (1895-1986), the daughterof Herman J. Nill (1863-1904) and Caroline Vahle Nill Hulsey Kratli(1862-1949).REFERENCES:The Biloxi Daily Herald, Businessand Professional Men, (TheBiloxi Daily Herald: Biloxi, Mississippi-1902).John H. Lang, History of HarrisonCounty, Mississippi, (The Dixie Press: Gulfport, Mississippi-1936)The Biloxi Herald, “City News”, June 2, 1888.The Daily Herald, “Miss Kate Ramsay”, January 27, 1909.The Daily Herald, “A.J. Ramsay celebrates 75th birthday”, July 5, 1915.The Daily Herald, “Ramsay-Nill”, June 22, 1916.The Daily Herald, “More men leave and more going”, August 1, 1918.The Daily Herald, “A.J. Ramsay called to last reward”, August 2, 1917.The Daily Herald, “A.J. Ramsay”, March 19, 1923.The Daily Herald, “Funeral services for Mrs. Ramsay attended by many”, July 6, 1935.The Daily Herald, “”, The Daily Herald, “”, The Gulfport Advocate, “A.J. Ramsay, Jr.”, August 7, 1915.The Pascagoula Democratic Star, “A.J. Ramsay & Company”, November 4, 1881.The Pascagoula Democratic Star, “Ramsay-Myers”, March 21, 1884.I am a proud member of theUniversal Autograph Collectors Club (UACC), The Ephemera Society of America, the Manuscript Society and the American Political Items Collectors (APIC)(member name: John Lissandrello). I subscribe to each organizations' code of ethicsand authenticity is guaranteed. ~Providing quality service and historicalmemorabilia online for over twenty years.~
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