Born about 1867 in Scott, Virginia

Ancestors

Died 11 Jan 1890 at about age 23 in Miller Yard, Scott, Virginia

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Biography

Family Ancestry

Andrew Jackson "Dack" Ramey was a son too John Henry Ramey and Marina "Rena" Rebecca Osborne. The Rameys are thought to have been of French descent.

Legacy

Andrew Jackson "Dack" Ramey was considered a desperate character, he was known to to be handsome and shrewd. He held the life of Jessee James as an inspiring soldier. He was troubled from his youth to his tragic death. He spent time in the penitentiary for the murder of John Lee. He later shot and killed Hugh Moore. A bounty was placed for his capture, dead or alive. Andrew had plans to surrender, but was tricked by 3 men who later ambushed him and killed him.

Personal

Andrew Jackson "Dack" Ramey was born about 1867 in Scott, Virginia.^[1][2] He was a son of John Henry Ramey, Sr. and Marina Rebecca Osborne.^[1][2]

In 1884, Andrew is sent to the Richmond Penitentiary in Virginia with his brother William for twelve years for the murder of John Lee. Andrew and William were later pardoned by the Governor for evidence being only circumstantial.^[3]

On November 13, 1889 Andrew shot and killed Hugh Moore in his home on the Clinch River in Scott, Virginia, United States after a drunken brawl in which Andrew is shot in the leg and through the coat.^[4][5][6] Andrew claims he killed Hugh Moore in an act of self defense. He is believed to have robbed and murdered Moore. Andrew was never tried for this murder. For months he is at large with a bounty offered for his capture, dead or alive.^[7]

Andrew is ambushed and killed by Sam Wax and J. E. Moss on January 11, 1890.^[6][8] Sam Wax had previously cautioned Andrew to not surrender to anyone but him, so that they could split the reward and Andrew could pay for his attorney. Andrew instead was ambushed with his brother William and father John. He drew his Winchester, shots were fired and he was shot dead. Andrew is buried at the Ramey graveyard in Miller Yard. The place called "the Dack Ramey killing place and later his body was moved to the Powers Family Cemetery in Scott County, Virginia, United States.^[9]

Timeline

1867 Andrew Jackson "Dack" Ramey born to John Henry and Marina "Rena" Ramey in Scott, Virginia, USA

1870 According to the census record lived in Floyd, Scott, Virginia, USA with parents, John and Marina and siblings.^[1]

1880 According to the census record lived in Floyd, Scott, Virginia, USA with parents, John and Marina and sister Nancy.^[2]

1884 Andrew sent to the Richmond Penitentiary in Virginia with his brother William for twelve years for the murder of John Lee. Andrew and William were later pardoned by the Governor.^[3]

1889 November 13 Andrew shot and killed Hugh Moore in his home on the Clinch River in Scott, Virginia, USA.

1890 January 11 Andrew was ambushed and killed by a Sam Wax and J. E. Moss.^[6][8] Andrew is buried at the Ramey graveyard in Miller Yard. The place called "the Dack Ramey killing place and later his body was moved to the Powers Family Cemetery in Scott County, Virginia, United States.^[9]

Sources

1. ↑ ^{1.0 1.1 1.2} United States Census, 1870 FamilySearch. Andrew J Reamy in entry for John Reamy, Year: 1870; Census Place: Floyd, Scott, Virginia; Roll: M593_1677; Page: 512A
2. ↑ ^{2.0 2.1 2.2} United States Census, 1880 FamilySearch. Jackson Ramey in entry for John Ramey, 1880; citing enumeration district ED 73, sheet 172B
3. ↑ ^{3.0 3.1} Shot Dead by Pardoned Convict Staunton Spectator (Staunton, Virginia). 20 Nov 1889, Wed. Page 2.
4. ↑ Adddington, Omer C., Murder on the Clinch: Killing of Dack Ramey
5. ↑ The Murder of Hugh J. Moore January 22, 2016
6. ↑ ^{6.0 6.1 6.2} Bloody Work Richmond Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) 14 Jan 1890, Tue. Page 4
7. ↑ Nickels, Charlotte. Dack Ramey Strikes Again- The Hugh Moore House. Dungannon, Virginia October, 1976.
8. ↑ ^{8.0 8.1} An Officer Shoots Staunton Spectator (Staunton, Virginia) 15 Jan 1890, Wed. Page 3
9. ↑ ^{9.0 9.1} Find A Grave memorial page for Andrew Jackson “Dack” Ramey (1867–11 Jan 1890), Find A Grave Memorial no. 175761962, citing Powers Family Cemetery, Scott County, Virginia, USA

Four Family Deaths. The Robbin Newsletter Jul 1941

Fatal Shooting. The Times Dispatch (Richmond, Virginia) 26 May 1903, Tue Page 6

Wolfe, Ed. The Life and Times of Miller Yard in Scott County Virginia.