and Samuel Ramey
We dont usually make a point of researching famous people but, we have had several inquiries on the genealogy of Loretta Lynn and Patty Loveless, so here is all that we have on these lines
There is also an opera singer Samuel Ramey that we dont have much information on.
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 Patty Lee Ramey BORN: January 4, 1957, Pike County, KY Birthplace: Elkhorn City, Ky. Hair: Originally brown Eyes: Green/Hazel Patty Ramey (Loveless)'s CD Mountain Soul has printed information inside. She has a picture of her Elkhorn City "homestead" and pictures of her parents and grandparents. Loveless married Terry Lovelace, the Wilburns' drummer, in 1976, and after moving with him to Kings Mountain, N.C., they both played in various rock bands in the Charlotte area. Although her marriage broke up that year, she kept her married name, changing the spelling slightly. Her father, John Ramey, who retired at 42 because of black lung disease, died in 1979. Her brother Roger Ramey, is now her manager. Loveless' 2nd husband, Emory Gordy Jr., has produced all her albums for Epic. Her parents were John Ramey born (1908 or 1921) died 1979 and Naomie Bowling Ramey; Patty's grandfather on her mothers side was Robert Drexel "Drack" Bowling; her g-grandfather was Reece Bowling; her gg-grandfather was Henry Clay Bowling. Drack's wife and Patty's grandmother was Virgie Minnix. Reece's wife and Patty's g-grandmother was Cordelia Overstreet. Henry Clay Bowling's wife was Rebecca Ratliff. All these lived in Pike Co KY. There may also be a connection through Rebecca Ratliff to the Belchers. John's parents Lou and Molly Ramey. Could not find a Lou Ramey, so possibly name is nickname for Louis or Lewis or Lowry etc. No information is found in the 1920 census for these under the name of Lou. there is a Lewis but his son John as born in 1908. Loretta Lynn is said to be Patty Lee's cousin, if she is then it is possible John Ramey and Loretta's mother may be brother and sister. Nathaniel L could be Nathaniel Lewis and could have had John after the 1920 census.(this part is conjecture) The 1930 census is the one that needs to be checked. |
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Loretta Webb Lynn  Loretta Webb Lynn, Married: Mooney Lynn Loretta , born in Butcher Hollow, Kentucky Real Name: Loretta Webb Birthdate: April 14, 1935 Birthplace: Butcher Hollow, Kentucky Relations: Parents--Ted and Clara Webb, Her mother was Clara Ramey born 1912 and father was Melvin (Ted) Webb. 1887 and Stella Listed in the 1920 Census of Kentucky Johnson County, Riceville Nathaniel L Ramey age 43 born in Kentucky household #3 general farmer Stella M. age 32 born in Kentucky Rushia age 13 Hazel S age 10 Mattie M. age 7 Clara W. age 7 Edward age 4 This Nathaniel had brothers named William Ramey, and Asa Ramey, Johnson County, Riceville 1920 census lists William Ramey age 28 born in Kentucky, farmer and wife Margaret age 22 born in Kentucky and father Charles Ramey age 73 farmer born in Ky living in their home. Rebecca must have died before 1920 census household # 138 another Asa Ramey living next door at #139 a farmer, age 47 wife June age 35 Jessie (female) age 17 Samuel age 9 Fred age 7 Dorthy 4/1/2 Baby Female oddly enough a Burrell Salyer living also at #140 could be some of Rebecca's family Charles Ramey born 1843 Charles was married twice only know one wifes name,#2 Rebecca Salyer (Salyer is a common name among Belchers, Chaney's, and Ramey's) Charles Ramey and Rebecca Salyer were Nathaniel's parents Charles listed as living with son William in 1920 Census William Ramey and Nellie Morton No further information on this William Ramey is known at this time. |
 Samuel Ramey, Opera Singer, Bass. A native of Colby, Kansas, Samuel Ramey Samuel Ramey has made more than eighty recordings and holds the distinction of being the most recorded bass in history. "This is the voice that registers majesty, that paints big sorrows and big happinesses, that speaks with God; a voice for emperors and prophets and victorious generals." — Michael Scott, The Vancouver Sun |
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researched July 2002: Gayl Wells and Greg Belcher Background music is: "I Try To Think About Elvis " by: Patty Lee Ramey Loveless  |