Elizabeth Cathrine Speck

September 21, 1835 - November 1, 1876

Elizabeth Cathrine Speck was born on September 21st, 1835 and was the daughter of Nancy Speck and an unknown father. Born in Overton county, Tennessee, she married Sanford Gray Ramsey circa 1855. Together they had 11 children.

She died on November 1st, 1876, at the age of 41 during childbirth. She was buried at Falling Springs Cemetery. Due to her untimely death, much is unknown about her.

Elizabeth had one sister, Marena Speck, who married Chambers Ramsey, Sanford’s cousin, circa 1849. According to census records, Elizabeth was living with Marena and Chambers, who were neighbors to Sanford and his family, in 1850. Presumably, this is how Elizabeth and her husband Sanford met.

Elizabeth’s mother, Nancy Speck, was reportedly part Cherokee - P29, but this remains unconfirmed.

While Elizabeth’s last name is generally accepted as "Speck", there are some documents that recorded her and her sister’s last name as "Newberry".

Family Relationships

  • Unknown
    father
  • Nancy Speckcirca 1805 - 1839
    mother
    • Elizabeth Speck
    • + Sanford Ramsey1833 - 1914
      spouse / partner
      • Alvin Ramsey1856 - circa 1913
        son
      • William Ramsey1858 - after 1891
        son
      • Nancy Ramsey1860 - 1954
        daughter
      • Benjamin Ramsey1862 - 1926
        son
      • Mary Ramsey1864 - 1940
        daughter
      • Alty Ramsey1866 - after 1883
        daughter
      • Robert Ramsey1868 - unknown
        son
      • Chambers Ramsey1870 - 1947
        son
      • James Ramsey1872 - 1946
        son
      • Millie Ramsey1875 - 1906
        daughter
      • Infant Ramsey1876 - 1876
        son