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John Van Buren Ramey

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Birth	:	4 Jul 1870 Honeyville, Page County, Virginia, USA
Death	:	10 Nov 1940 Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA
Burial	:	Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate	:	38.6643982, -78.4419022
Description	:	Page News & Courier, Tuesday 3 Feb 1942 John Van Buren Ramey, who would have reached his 72nd year on July 4th this year, died at his home the former Abe Shenk place on the Furnace Road, a mile north of Luray last Friday morning following a short illness. He was a son of the late William B. and Mary Alger Ramey. He was born, it is believed, on the Buracker or Snapp place near the Electric Dam, two miles west of Luray. Some of his friends, however, believe he was born in the Newport neighborhood of the county, a section... Read More	Page News & Courier, Tuesday 3 Feb 1942 John Van Buren Ramey, who would have reached his 72nd year on July 4th this year, died at his home the former Abe Shenk place on the Furnace Road, a mile north of Luray last Friday morning following a short illness. He was a son of the late William B. and Mary Alger Ramey. He was born, it is believed, on the Buracker or Snapp place near the Electric Dam, two miles west of Luray. Some of his friends, however, believe he was born in the Newport neighborhood of the county, a section of which his mother was a native. For many years he was an employee of the Deford Tannery in Luray, where his loyal services were appreciated. His services for this concern ended about the time of the closing down of the tannery. For many years he was also employed on a number of farms in Page. In addition to his widow- Mrs. Flora Taylor Ramey- he is survived by the following children: Mrs. Clement Painter, of Stanley; Walter and Joseph Ramey, of Luray; Claude Ramey, of Stanley; and Mrs. Edith Butler, of Luray. Two daughters- Mrs. Florence Price, of Luray, and Mrs. Dorothy Tritterpoe, of Washington, are deceased. The latter died November 15, 1941. Of his immediate family he is survived by one brother, "Doc" Ramey, of Luray, and one sister, Mrs. Annie Lucas, of Mount Jackson, Shenandoah county. He had been a member of the Methodist church for many years... He has been living in the vicinity of Luray for a number of years. The burial of Mr. Ramey took place on Sunday at 2:30 o'clock in Evergreen cemetery after funeral services in the Methodist church, conducted by the pastor, the Rev. Mr. Courtney.

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John Van Buren Ramey's memorial is located at: Evergreen Memorial Gardens, Luray, Page County, USA.
When did John Van Buren Ramey death?
John Van Buren Ramey death on 10 Nov 1940 in Luray, Page County, Virginia, USA
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Latitude: 38.6643982
Longitude: -78.4419022

Family Members:

Parent

Mary Ann Alger Ramey

(unknow - 1924)

Spouse

Flora Belle Taylor Ramey

(1875 - 1942)

Siblings

Charles Edward Ramey

(1861 - 1935)

Doctor George Moffet “Dock” Ramey

(1872 - 1945)

Children

Walter V “Petie” Ramey

(1902 - 1952)

Edith Blanche Ramey Butler

(1909 - 1996)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. Evergreen Memorial Gardens
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6643982, -78.4419022

2. Green Hill Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6646996, -78.4552994

3. Flinn Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6645988, -78.4559606

4. Christ Episcopal Church Columbarium
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6625720, -78.4576330

5. Wheat-Forrer-Kendrick Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6599120, -78.4586560

6. Old County Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6657982, -78.4685974

7. Hershberger Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6444300, -78.4548200

8. Heiston Family Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6593860, -78.4129130

9. Antioch Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6408005, -78.4449997

10. Hershberger Plantation Cemetery
Stony Man, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6385850, -78.4538640

11. Beahm’s Chapel Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6733017, -78.4083023

12. Blackford Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6862806, -78.4637377

13. Kendrick Family Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6464050, -78.4692480

14. Hillside Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6720410, -78.4768620

15. Stover Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6456930, -78.4691750

16. Broaddus Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6589179, -78.4788438

17. Fox Cemetery
Morning Star, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6583860, -78.4025750

18. Fox Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6583500, -78.4025500

19. Kendrick Cemetery
Bixler's Ferry, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6788980, -78.4805420

20. Isaac Strickler Cemetery
Bixler's Ferry, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6822366, -78.4785367

21. Mount Zion Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6301240, -78.4550940

22. Mount Calvary Cemetery
Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6296997, -78.4238968

23. Klizer - Cliser - Kibler - Shenk Cemetery
Luray, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.6884610, -78.4035940

24. Burrill-Baker Cemetery
Springfield, Page County, USA
Coordinate: 38.7009190, -78.4236110