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Welcome to the Ramsey-Lewis Family History blog!

Joseph Ramsey, Anna Lewis Ramsey,
Anna Ramsey, & Dorothy Ramsey
Pennsylvania, c. 1910-1911

Welcome to the family history blog of Joseph Ramsey (1883-1927) and Anna Lewis Ramsey (1886-1932) of Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.  Joseph and Anna had six children: Anna (1908-1968), Dorothy (1910-1994), Mary (1913-1923), Florence (1915-1996), Joseph (1918-2002), and Edith (1926-2002). 

This blog intends to explore the lives of Joseph, Anna and their ancestors.  I will not publish private information on living descendants without expressed permission, however some such information may be found in public documents such as obituaries.  You can access civic/church records, newspaper clippings, and photographs I have collected by visiting the Ramsey-Lewis Ancestry Folder hosted on Google Drive. 

I encourage you to interact with my blog posts using the comment feature so we can connect with each other.  I hope you enjoy exploring our family history as much as I do!  I look forward to connecting with you to capture your memories, hear stories, and gather more information to preserve for future generations.


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Descendants of Joseph Ramsey (1883-1927) and Anna Lewis Ramsey (1886-1932)




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