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John McLellan Ramsey

Birth	:	25 Feb 1869 Clarksville, Butler County, Iowa, USA
Death	:	1944 Butler County, Iowa, USA
Burial	:	Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate	:	42.7832985, -92.6810989
Plot	:	C 7
Description	:	J. M. Ramsey is editor of the Clarksville Star and well known as a leading representative of journalistic interests in his section of the state. He holds to high standards in newspaper publication, following none of the methods of "yellow journalism," and since purchasing the Star in 1909 its circulation and advertising patronage have steadily increased. Mr. Ramsey was born near Clarksville in one of the old-time log cabins, February 25, 1869, his parents being Charles and Margaret (Gabby) Ramsey, who were natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in Harrisburg in 1836 and the latter in Washington county in 1841.... Read More	J. M. Ramsey is editor of the Clarksville Star and well known as a leading representative of journalistic interests in his section of the state. He holds to high standards in newspaper publication, following none of the methods of "yellow journalism," and since purchasing the Star in 1909 its circulation and advertising patronage have steadily increased. Mr. Ramsey was born near Clarksville in one of the old-time log cabins, February 25, 1869, his parents being Charles and Margaret (Gabby) Ramsey, who were natives of Pennsylvania, the former born in Harrisburg in 1836 and the latter in Washington county in 1841. They were reared in the Keystone state but were married near West Union, in Adams county, Ohio. In 1861 they came to Iowa, settling a mile north of Clarksville. The mother departed this life in 1893, while the father survived for a decade. He took an active interest in politics as a supporter of the democratic party and held many local offices. His religious faith was that of the Presbyterian church and to its teachings he was ever loyal. His life work was that of farming, which he conducted on an extensive scale until after the death of his wife. He first came to this county in 1857 but afterward returned to Ohio and brought his family in 1861. He had removed from Pennsylvania to Ohio with his parents when fourteen years of age and resided in the latter state until he sought a home in Iowa. Here he began farming and operated large tracts of land. In 1878 he had nearly six hundred acres planted to wheat but the crop failed and he lost heavily. An epidemic of diphtheria also raged in that year and two of the children, George and Ida, died of the disease and were interred in the Lynwood cemetery. To Mr. and Mrs. Charles Ramsey were born eight children, of whom two died in infancy, while three are now living: Janette, the wife of J. L. Caskey, of Akron, Iowa; Charles, of Minnesota; and J. M. Ramsey. The last named has been a lifelong resident of Butler County. He pursued his early education in the public schools of Clarksville and of Greene and later became a student at Cedar Rapids. He spent the year 1904 in Mexico but the remainder of his life has been passed in this county, his boyhood and youth being spent upon the home farm, where he early became familiar with all of the duties and labors that fall to the lot of the agriculturist. In 1890 he entered the Star office and has since been identified with the paper which he purchased in 1909, becoming sole owner and editor. For twenty-three years he has been a newspaper man and is familiar with every phase of newspaper publication both along mechanical lines and in the assembling of news items and the writing of editorials. He publishes his paper in behalf of local welfare and has made it a clean, attractive and readable journal which is now liberally patronized. On the 30th of September, 1893, Mr. Ramsey married Miss Delia Shafer, who was born in this county and is a daughter of W. R. Shafer, of Clarksville. They now have two children, Edna Georgia and Alice Lavon. Mr. Ramsey belongs to the Knights of Pythias and is a member of the state lodge. In politics he is a republican, influential in party councils. He has served on various occasions as a delegate to the county, district and state conventions and has occupied a number of official positions. For twelve years he was assessor of the city and for five years was recorder of Clarksville. On the 1st of July, 1913, he was appointed assistant state game warden, which position he is now filling. His record in connection with public office is a creditable one, for he has always been loyal and prompt in the discharge of his duties. His public spirit had been manifest in many connections, not the least being through the columns of his paper, in which he always champions every measure and movement for the general good. (Contributed by James Tomlinson - no source given)

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Where is John McLellan Ramsey's memorial?
John McLellan Ramsey's memorial is located at: Lynwood Cemetery, Clarksville, Butler County, USA.
When did John McLellan Ramsey death?
John McLellan Ramsey death on 1944 in Butler County, Iowa, USA
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Latitude: 42.7832985
Longitude: -92.6810989

Family Members:

Parent

Charles Ramsey

(1836 - 1902)

Margaret Jane Gabby Ramsey

(1838 - 1892)

Spouse

Annadel A “Della” Shafer Ramsey

(1874 - 1962)

Siblings

(1865 - 1901)

(1867 - 1878)

(1870 - 1878)

(1887 - 1888)

Children

T Reid Ramsey

(1894 - 1894)

Baby Ramsey

(1898 - 1898)

Georgia Edna Ramsey Jackson

(1900 - 1986)

Flowers:

Nearby Cemetories:

1. Lynwood Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7832985, -92.6810989

2. Old Town Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.6622009

3. Lowell Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7578011, -92.6346970

4. Butler County Poor Farm Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400800, -92.6635000

5. Antioch Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7740100, -92.6132900

6. Pleasant Valley Cemetery
Clarksville, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8332000, -92.6148000

7. Allison Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7400017, -92.7891998

8. Riverside Cemetery
Shell Rock, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7126600, -92.5874500

9. Nettleton Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8438988, -92.7881012

10. Jungling Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7879100, -92.8191900

11. Butler Center Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7000008, -92.7722015

12. Coster Cemetery
Allison, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6749600, -92.7122700

13. South Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8168000, -92.8298800

14. Brethren Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8695500, -92.7909100

15. Willow Lawn Cemetery
Plainfield, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8432999, -92.5391998

16. Spring Lake Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7742004, -92.5147018

17. Hardeman Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8706017, -92.8013992

18. North Vilmar Cemetery
Vilmar, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8329700, -92.8392900

19. Pleasant Hill Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.9067001, -92.6342010

20. Saint Marys Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8827300, -92.7990200

21. Rose Hill Cemetery
Greene, Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8843994, -92.7988968

22. New Albion Cemetery
Butler County, USA
Coordinate: 42.6427994, -92.7416992

23. Andrews Cemetery
Waverly, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.7771988, -92.4772034

24. Jackson Cemetery
Plainfield, Bremer County, USA
Coordinate: 42.8908005, -92.5302963