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- Found on the 1900 census records for Jarvis, Madison Co, IL:
William Ramshaw, 44, born Eng, parents both born Eng.
Ann Ramshaw, age 43, born 1856 England, parents both born Eng
Annie, born 11/1888 IL
William, 9/1890, IL
Thomas 12/1893 IL
Living next door to Lafayette Walker and family (Lafayette's daughter Lizzie married Walter Monroe, son of Kate Schmidt Monroe 6 years after this census.)
Edwardsville Intelligencer Obit:
6/25/1912
William Ramshaw Sr., a well known resident of Troy, expired suddenly Tuesday morning at 2:05 at his home in the South End. His age was 59 years, 10 months and 27 days.
Mr. Ramshaw was stricken with paralysis Monday while at work in the Donk mine. He was removed to his home and medical aid summoned. His condition from the first was pronounced serious and there was but little hope for his recovery.
The funeral took place yesterday afternoon at 2 o'clock from the residence of the M.E. church. The obsequies were very largely attended, the Knights of Pythias, Red men, Pocohantas and miner's union attending in a body. Rev. W.A. Wright of Greenville preached the funeral sermon and the internment was in the Troy cemetery.
Deceased was a native of England and was born at Lamley County Harham, July 29, 1852. He emigrated to this country in 1881 and located at Alma, IL where he resided about a year, then came to Troy which place has been his home ever since.
Mr. Ramshaw was married three times. The first marriage took place in England and his wife and three children died there. His second wife was Mary Ann Smith, a daughter of Christian Smith of Lebanon, whom he married at Belleville in 1882. Seven children were born to them, three of whom survive. One daughter, Mollie, was burned to death February 18, 1893. The wife and mother died April 14, 1896. The third marriage was on July 22, 1899 to Miss Ann M. Wild who survives him.
Besides his wife, Mr. Ramshaw is survived by two sons and one daughter, viz: William, Thomas and Miss Anna. there are also three brothers and one sister residing in England.
Mr. Ramshaw was well known and highly esteemed in Troy, where he resided for 30 years. He was a member of the Knights of Pythias, Pythian Sisters, Red Men and Degree of Pocahantas. He was a good citizen and a devoted husband and father and will be missed most in his family circle. The family have the sympathy of many friends in the sudden and sad bereavement.
Many Attend Funeral:
A large number of out of town people attended the funeral of Wm. Ramshaw in this city on thursday of last week. Among those were Mr. and Mrs John Smith, Mr. and Mrs. George Sonnenberg and family, Mr. and Mrs. Wm Vilhart and family, Mr. and Mrs. Adolph Weber and family, Mr. and Mrs. Christian Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Charles Smith, Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Gornei, and Mr. and Mrs. Chappel of Lebanon. Mrs. Robert Hull and Raymond Rawson of St. Louis: Mrs. John Wright and daughter, Miss Mildred and Mr. and Mrs. Lewis of East St. Louis, Mr. and Mrs. George Alexander, and George Smith of O'Fallon: Mrs. Louis Raber and Mrs. Berger of Belleville: Mr. and Mrs. Samuel Cartwright and Mrs. John Strain of Collinsville: Wm. Healey and Mrs. Joseph Healey, of Livingston, and Wm. Wild of Hiteman PA.
Edwardsville paper -- 25 Jan 1893,
8 month old son of Wm. Ramshaw died last Thursday; funeral by Rev.
Sweeney; burial at Troy Cem.
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1852 - 1912 (59 years)