William Sterrett Ramsey
William Sterrett Ramsey (June 12, 1810 – October 17, 1840) was a Democratic member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania.
William S. Ramsey was born in Carlisle, Pennsylvania. He pursued classical studies in the United States and Europe, and served as attaché of the American Legation in London.
Ramsey was elected as a Democrat to the Twenty-sixth Congress and served until his death before the commencement of the Twenty-seventh Congress, to which he had been reelected. He died in Baltimore, Maryland, in 1840. Interment in Ashland Cemetery in Carlisle, Pennsylvania.
Sources
- United States Congress. "William Sterrett Ramsey (id: R000030)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
- The Political Graveyard
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Preceded by Charles McClure |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Pennsylvania's 13th congressional district 1839–1840 |
Succeeded by Amos Gustine |
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