Although Clan Ramsay International was not formed for genealogical purposes, many of our members are interested in tracing their roots. We have a Clan Genealogist who maintains a database of the ancestry of our members and provides some assistance to those interested in their ancestry. Find out more on the Genealogy page.
The Clan Ramsay Genealogy project’s mission is to foster the spirit of kinship and pride existing among all who have Ramsay ancestry, regardless of spelling. Clan family names include: Ramsay, Ramsey, Dalhousie, Ramsay of Bamff, Ramsay of Balmain, Maule, Brecheen, and Brechin. The clan genealogy database was established in 1997 to provide a clearinghouse for Ramsay family data and history.
The Clan Ramsay genealogy database was created using The Master Genealogist by Wholly Genes, Inc.
The Clan Genealogist does not provide research services, but will attempt to answer Clan Member questions about making contributions to, or accessing heritage files in the Clan Ramsay Genealogy data base.
Nancy Miller
8093 Saddle Crest Drive
Mechanicsville, VA 23111-2283
Anyone wishing to contract with a certified genealogist in the United States should consult one of the following:
PO Box 14291
Washington, DC 20044
bcgcertification.org
PO Box 40393
Denver, Colorado 80204-0393
apgen.org
PO Box 174
Edinburgh, EH3 SQZ UK
www.asgra.co.uk
DNA testing is a new and exciting tool for genealogists. It enables people to get an idea of how closely they are related to those of the same last name. The Ramsey/Ramsay DNA Project focuses on testing males of the last name Ramsey or Ramsay. The results are compiled together with the results from other Ramsey/Ramsay males and we get an idea of who is related to whom, and ultimately we can link different lines together. But to do that, the project needs lots of people to participate.
Anyone with the last name of Ramsay or Ramsey may request a free heritage evaluation prior to investing in a DNA test. If you are not currently a member of Clan Ramsay, you can find the membership application on our web site. Once we receive your application and pedigree chart, we will check to see if you have any “cousins” in available genealogy resources.
Family Tree DNA sends out sample kits which involve rubbing the inside of the cheek of a male Ramsay with a cotton swab, which is then placed in a tube. Two such tubes are sent to the lab, where 37, 67 or even up to 111 positions on the Y chromosome are assessed according to the choice of the participant. The DNA results obtained will be matched to other tested individuals to help your family search. Confidentiality is an issue taken seriously, and your Family Tree DNA data is treated according to your wishes, both within the Family Tree DNA system and amongst Clan Ramsay and DNA project members. So far, many participants prefer to be fairly open, in order to gain the greatest advantage from exchanging information with others in the project. Visit Family Tree DNA for more information.
Join the Ramsay/Ramsey DNA Facebook group.
Contact our DNA Project leaders for more information.
We highly recommend Megan Smolenyak's book, Trace Your Roots with DNA: Using Your DNA to Complete Your Family Tree. She is considered one of the foremost experts in using DNA for genealogical research.
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