Robert Ramsey (congressman)

Robert Ramsey (February 15, 1780 – December 12, 1849) was born in Warminster Township, Pennsylvania on February 15, 1780. He attended school in Hartsville, Pennsylvania. He served in the Pennsylvania General Assembly from 1825 to 1831 and served in the 23rd United States Congress as a Jacksonian from Pennsylvania's sixth district, March 4, 1833 to March 3, 1835. He didn't run for a second term to the 24th Congress, but did win reelection later in 1840 to the 27th Congress, still representing the sixth district, but this time as a Whig. He served from March 4, 1841 to March 3, 1843. He once again did not run for reelection and instead left congress to engaged in agricultural pursuits. Ramsey died in Warwick, Pennsylvania on December 12, 1849. He was interred at Neshaminy Cemetery in Hartsville.

If you're referring to the British composer, see Robert Ramsey (composer).
  • United States Congress. "Robert Ramsey (id: R000028)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.
  • Robert Ramsey at Find a Grave
  • Robert Ramsey at The Political Graveyard
U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
John C. Bucher		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district
1833–1835		 Succeeded by
Mathias Morris
Preceded by
John Davis		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Pennsylvania's 6th congressional district
1841–1843		 Succeeded by
Michael H. Jenks



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