Grundy County IL Archives Biographies.....Ramsey, Richard 1842 - 
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Author: History Grundy County 1882

Richard Ramsey, Superintendent coal mines, Braceville, was born November 22, 
1842, in England; is a son of William and Ann (Hackles) Ramsey, the parents of 
seven children - Margaret, William T., Richard, George, Mary A., Joseph, John. 
The subject attended school until eleven years old, and then began laboring in 
coal mines. He came to America in 1863 with his mother, settling in Morris, 
this county. He soon after began mining at Pekin, Tazewell County. In 1873, he 
located at Braidwood, and was made general pit boss, and in 1881 he was 
appointed Superintendent of the mines at Braceville, which position he now 
occupies, having under his charge about a thousand men and three shafts. Was 
married in 1867, to Mary A. Barly, of Morris, the result being six children - 
Z. B., William, Sarah, Laura L., Clara M. and Richard. He is a member of the 
Braidwood Lodge, A., F. & A. M., and Knights Templar of Joliet. Votes the 
Republican ticket. As a Superintendent, Mr. Ramsey has but few superiors; he 
is careful, and is respected by his entire class of men.

Additional Comments:
Source: History of Grundy County, Illinois. (1882) Chicago: O.L. Baskin & Co. 
Historical Publishers.

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