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  David Ramsay (congressman) - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
David Ramsay (April 2, 1749 – May 8, 1815) was an American physician and historian from Charleston, South Carolina.
From 1782 to 1786 he served in the Continental Congress, and from 1801 to 1815 in the state Senate, of which he was long president.
Ramsay was also the author of several minor works, including a memoir (1812) of his third wife Martha Laurens Ramsay, a well-educated woman who had served as a political hostess for her father, Henry Laurens, during the 1780s.
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 Ramsay - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ramsay is the Scottish spelling of Ramsey and may refer to one of the following.
Clan Ramsay is a Scottish clan led by the Earl of Dalhousie with its seat at Brechin Castle.
Ramsay was also the codename of Soviet spy Richard Sorge.
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 Thomas Pinckney - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
A son-in-law of Benjamin Smith was Congressman Isaac Motte who was also a brother-in-law of Congressman Thomas Lynch (statesman) and South Carolina Governor William Moultrie.
His son Thomas was married to Elizabeth Izard, a cousin twice removed of South Carolina Congressman Ralph Izard.
Congressman Huger was the brother-in-law of Lewis Morris Jr-who was the son of New York Congressman Lewis Morris.
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 Clan Ramsay American History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
The Ramsays have not only contributed to the glories of Scotland, but many members of the family emigrated to North America where they and their heirs played prominent roles in establishing the United States and Canada.
Nathaniel, born in 1741, was an army officer and a Continental congressman from Maryland.
David was later a member of the South Carolina Senate for three terms.
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 UMB Commencement
He serves on the House Government Reform Committee, is the ranking member of the Criminal Justice, Drug Policy and Human Resources Subcommittee, and is a member of the Wellness and Human Rights Subcommittee.
Congressman Cummings also serves on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee; the Highways, Transit and Pipelines Subcommittee; and the Railroads Subcommittee.
In addition to his standing committee assignments, Congressman Cummings serves as a member of the Joint Economic Committee, the co-chair of the House AIDS Working Group, and a member of the House Task Force on Health Care Reform.
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 Scot-Irish of Lancaster County, Pennsylvania
David Watson was a prominent patriot, and a justice of the Court of Common Pleas.
David Cassel was the founder of the village of Sporting Hill, on the road from Manheim to Mount joy.
David Cassel, the founder built the first five houses, including tavern and store; and the place for long was known as Casseltown.
www.horseshoe.cc /pennadutch/people/scotirish/scotrish.htm   (17329 words)

  
 1850
August 27 - Silas Alexander Ramsay, mayor of Calgary (d.
October 1 - David R. Francis, Governor of Missouri (d.
October 29 - Marmaduke Williams, Democratic-Republican U.S. Congressman from North Carolina (b.
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 Guide Introduction: Records of Ante-Bellum Southern Plantations–Series J:
Ellis died during the war, and there is mention of a Dr. Ramsay, who was her executor.
Ramsay was probably Dr. David Ramsay, the South Carolina historian, who married Sabine Ellis in 1775.
David Gavin was a planter and lawyer who owned a plantation near St. George, South Carolina, in Dorchester County [then part of Colleton District].
lexisnexis.com /academic/guides/southern_hist/plantations/plantj3.asp   (18839 words)

  
 01.02.04: The Christmas Campaign of 1776: Many Voices
David Ramsay, Washington's first biographer, wrote succinctly of the importance of these battles in 1814: "The victories at Trenton and Princeton produced the most extensive effects, and had a decided influence on subsequent events.
However, the portrait was turned down by South Carolina Congressman William Loughton Smith because he "thought the city would be better satisfied with a more matter-of-fact likeness, such as they had recently seen him calm, tranquil, peaceful" (George and Martha Washington: Portraits).
David Ramsay was a contemporary of Washington and a historian.
www.yale.edu /ynhti/curriculum/units/2001/2/01.02.04.x.html   (8639 words)

  
 California Society of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery - Fall 2000 Newsletter
The inability of regional groups of physicians to negotiate as a group, because they are not “employees” of the HMO is clearly not in the spirit of existing anti-trust laws.
Congressman Campbell’s resolution, which was adopted by the house, seems very reasonable.
David L. Ramsay, M.D. I am upset by the actions that the plastic surgery organizations have taken recently to denigrate the surgical skills of dermatologists.
www.calderm.org /newsletter/electionx00newsletter.html   (4277 words)

  
 Returning to Eden - The Eden Motif
Socialism is especially popular with those who are fantastically wealthy (billionaires) either by inheritance (e.g., the prominent Rockefellers, such as David Sr.) or by shrewd dealing (people such as George Soros), and with the laboring or unemployed underclass, and is quite unpopular with the working founders and principals of small businesses.
The programs, written by Beverly Baroff and hosted by celebrity city locals like Scott Simon and David Morse, document the environmental ravages of industrialization, and the reclamation of the ruin (and sometimes of active infrastructure, such as an airport in Chicago) by (often explicitly) Eden-minded activists.
In Spring 2005, socialist Paul David Hewson (“Bono Vox”, frontman of the Irish rock band U2) introduced a politically correct fashion line under the trademark “Edun”.
www.mega.nu:8080 /ampp/eden/motif.html   (5107 words)

  
 The Official Website of Representative David Duke, PhD » The Western Contribution to World History   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
When Radio Corporation of America’s president, David Sarnoff, learned of Farnsworth’s independent progress, he sent a spy to observe Farnsworth’s research so that RCA could register patents for the new invention before Farnsworth.
In 1847, George Marsh, a Vermont Congressman became the first public advocate of environmental conservation when he called attention to the destructive impact of deforestation and proposed a land management plan.
The naturalist writings of Henry David Thoreau also contributed toward the public awareness of conservation issues in America.
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 HSP Manuscript Guide: 500-599
The correspondence, 1829-1867, of David R. Porter, governor of Pennsylvania, 1839-1845, includes: letters, 1838-1867, of James Buchanan; letters of Sam Houston, 1858; copy of an address to John C. Calhoun; and other items on state and national political affairs.
David Ramsay's proof copy of a portion of the first edition of his History of the United States, published by M. Carey, Philadelphia, in 3 vols., 1816-1817, with notations in his hand.
Much of the correspondence is with David Barclay & Son, London, to whom Allen also includes reports on the French and Indian War and the Pennsylvania 1764 election.
www2.hsp.org /collections/manuscripts/0500.htm   (4187 words)

  
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Shortly after the battle for ratification was won, David Ramsay's History of the American Revolution was first published, a two-volume history of the United States, which the author had been saving for this occasion.
Ramsay's work listed, in "nearly alphabetical" order, 22 of the most distinguished writers who had written in favor of the rights of America, along with 5 printers of newspapers, 5 major figures among the clergy, and 7 leading literary figures.
David Ramsay's history demonstrates that he knew that the Battle of Bunker Hill was fought at Breed's Hill, but he also seemed aware that everyone was already using the wrong name and would continue to do so.
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 WallBuilders | Resources | Ten Steps To Change America   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
A sincere, personal letter expressing your views and your concerns to your Congressman is effective, but for too long, most Americans have underestimated the effect they can have and thus have remained silent on many issues.
This explains why philosophical minorities and anti-Christian groups are often more successful in reaching their goals in Congress: they are simply more active in generating individual contacts with a Congressman.
If he is unavailable, simply express to his staff your concern or how you expect him to vote on a particular issue.
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 UMB News
"Congressman Cummings is a longtime friend of the University of Maryland, Baltimore.
He was an early partner in the development of the UMB BioPark," says President David J. Ramsay, DM, DPhil, "and he spearheaded the effort to obtain funds through the Federal Transportation Act for signage and way-finding to integrate the University campus with the BioPark."
Cummings serves on many boards and commissions, including the U.S. Naval Academy board of visitors, and the board of trustees at the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore and the National Aquarium in Baltimore.
www.oea.umaryland.edu /communications/news?ViewStatus=FullArticle&articleDetail=488   (304 words)

  
 University of Maryland Scientists to Use Radioactive Isotopes from Russia's Nuclear Stockpiles for Cancer Research
Participants in the alliance include the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center, Fox Chase Cancer Center in Philadelphia, Russia’s largest cancer research and treatment facility—the 1,600-bed N.N. Blokhin National Cancer Research Center in Moscow—and the Kurchatov Institute, the premier Russian nuclear research center.
Stephen C. Schimpff, M.D., director of the University of Maryland Greenebaum Cancer Center and executive vice president of the University of Maryland Medical Center, says, “We are enormously grateful to Congressman Hoyer for his support of the American Russian Cancer Alliance and this “atoms for peace” initiative.
David J. Ramsay, DM, DPhil, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, says, "This innovative, collaborative research is strong evidence of the interdisciplinary nature of our campus and the unique relationships that empower us to improve health care.
www.umm.edu /news/releases/russian_isotopes.html   (643 words)

  
 FarmWeek
Congressman Ray LaHood has been instrumental in securing federal support for the program, which is matched by private support from Syngenta Crop Protection, Archer Daniels Midland, FS/GROWMARK, and the Illinois Council on Best Management Practices — of which IFB is a member organization.
Representative LaHood is very positive about the partnership and its accomplishments: “I am proud to support the Illinois Buffer Partnership — this partnership, using voluntary, flexible approaches, supports landowners as they improve water quality through the planting of conservation buffers,” he said.
Shannon Ramsay is the founding president and chief executive officer of Trees Forever.
farmweek.ilfb.org /viewdocument.asp?did=8018   (1100 words)

  
 Amazon.com: Benjamin Rush: Books: David Barton   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
David is the recipient of several national and international awards, including the Daughters of the American Revolution Medal of Honor; the George Washington Honor Medal; two Angel Awards for excellence in media and educational medium, many Who's Who, and numerous other awards.
David is a national conference speaker and a frequent consultant to state and federal legislators.
The book is a bit dry, still, David Barton has done us a great service by reacquainting us with one of the outstanding figures in our Country's origin.
www.amazon.com /exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/0925279730?v=glance   (1646 words)

  
 Philadelphia Rare Books and Manuscripts: Anglo-American Law   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-09-09)
In 1804 Burr killed Alexander Hamilton in a duel; shortly after that he entered into a conspiracy to invade Mexico and seize a goodly portion of it to establish a new personal nation.
Court reporter David Robinson here presents the complete testimony, pleas, arguments, and final decisions of Justice John Marshall.
Thomas Burnside to Benjamin Patton, transferring the rights to a 559-acre property in western Pennsylvania previously owned by David Curry, deceased, which land became the property of the county upon default of payment of taxes.
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 The Churchill Centre News - The Churchill Centre
David Ramsay at the Highlands Inn Surf Room, Carmel, CA, on April 23, 2005.  Mr.
For their inaugural event on Saturday, 23 April at the Highlands Inn, they have engaged David Ramsay to speak on D-Day events directed by his father, Admiral Sir Bertram Ramsay.
Also, Congressman Mac Thornberry (R-TX) announced that he would submit the following statement to be published in the Congressional Record on Tuesday, January 25, 2005, the first day Congress returned to session following last week’s inauguration.
www.winstonchurchill.org /i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=648   (1448 words)

  
 May 04 - Building Bioscience Industry, Transit Resources, Minority Businesses Top GBC's Agenda for Strengthening ...
GBC President Donald C. Fry (right) presented University of Maryland, Baltimore President Dr. David J. Ramsay with the 2004 Regional Visionary Award during the GBC's 2004 Annual Meeting.
In addition to the election of board members, the GBC annual meeting included a presentation of the 2004 Regional Visionary Award to Dr. David J. Ramsay, president of the University of Maryland, Baltimore, and a special tribute to the late Rep. Howard P. Rawlings.
GBC partners in the "Bridging the Gap" initiative include Congressman Elijah Cummings, The Presidents' Roundtable, the Downtown Partnership of Baltimore, the Mayor's Office on Minority Business Development, and the Governor's Office on Minority Affairs.
www.gbc.org /news/May04/annmtgwrap.html   (644 words)

  
 1850 - Facts, Information, and Encyclopedia Reference article
August 27 - Silas Alexander Ramsay, mayor of Calgary (died 1942)
October 1 - David R. Francis, Governor of Missouri (died 1927)
October 29 - Marmaduke Williams, Democratic-Republican U.S. Congressman from North Carolina (born 1774)
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 John Hancock
June 11 Receives committee report on "ways and means for defraying the expence of the current year." June 14 Adopts the United States flag; disciplines Deputy Muster Master Gunning Bedford for issuing a challenge to delegate Jonathan Dickinson Sergeant for remarks made in Congress.
June 17 Memorializes Gen. David Wooster for bravery during the defense of Danbury, Conn. June 18 Orders George Morgan to convene an Indian conference at Fort Pitt.
Presidential duties were performed by the two chairmen — David Ramsay (23 Nov 1785 - 12 May 1786) and Nathaniel Gorham (15 May - 5 Jun 1786).
www.francisscottkey.org /commentary/kalends/robertmorris/theDeclarationofIndependence.org/JohnHancock.org   (5866 words)

  
 THE RIGHT OF THE PEOPLE OR THE POWER OF THE STATE: BEARING ARMS, ARMING MILITIAS, AND THE SECOND AMENDMENT
Ramsay's account of grievances leading to the Revolution was apropos, because bills of rights were then being drafted to prevent a recurrence of infringements on rights such as keeping and bearing arms.
Ramsay extolled the Americans' superiority in the bearing and use of arms.
Ramsay aptly captured the Americans' perception of themselves in 1789, as free people who were entitled to speak their minds and to keep and bear arms.
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 New Militia FAQ Part Three
David Ramsay, the South Carolinian, gave an oration at Charleston in which he said that "Tradition informs us, that about forty years ago France meditated an invasion of New England, but on reading the militia law of Massachusetts, declined the attempt.
One was started by Congressman John Randolph of Roanoke, the conservative Virginian, who argued that the United States begin appropriating a sum--around a million dollars or so--each year to buy arms for the militia.
The 1903 Militia Act, known as the "Dick Act," was named after Charles Dick, Congressman from Ohio, president of the National Guard Association and Chairman of the House Committee on the Militia.
www.adl.org /mwd/faq3.asp   (16689 words)

  
 The Irony of Democracy
 Even “the reins of state,” David Ramsay had said at the outset, “may be held by the son of the poorest man, if possessed of abilities equal to that important station.” Ramsay's qualification, however, was crucial to his endorsement of mobility.
For all of its emphasis on equality, republicanism was still not considered by most to be incompatible with the conception of a hierarchical society of different gradations and a unitary authority to which deference from lower to higher should be paid.
Washington refused the request; however by the time that occurred the debate had moved on to what the Framers' intentions were.
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 Smith, Origins of the Free Speech Clause
David Ramsay, the historian and future Congressman, knew Cannon well during the two years he lived in Charleston, South Carolina d uring the war.
On Friday, July 26, with Cannon and the r adicals now in control of the drafting committee, the report was recommitted to the expanded committee, and that evening they transformed their ideas into words and formulated the text.
David L. Jacobson (Indianapolis: Bobbs-Merrill, 1965) viii; Levy, Emergence of a Free Press, 114.
www.uark.edu /depts/comminfo/cambridge/origins.html   (12457 words)

  
 Journal of William Loughton Smith, 1790–1791, ed. by Albert Matthews. : a machine-readable transcription.
I laugh, as you will suppose, at the rage of the burners.” 1 And in a letter to Jefferson on March 26, Madison said: “The people of Charleston are taking a high tone.
Their memorial, which is signed by Ramsay, the Gadzdens, Young Rutledge and a very great number of respectable Citizens, marks the deliberate sense of her people.
It is evident that President Washington's and Congressman Smith's ride to Bennington, related to some advice rendered to Gov. Moses Robinson, about the final measures required for Vermont's admittance to the Union.
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