Alameda County Biographies

Andrew Ramage

Transcribed by Pat Houser

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	Andrew Ramage, of Haywards, is a native son of the Golden West, who deserves special 
mention in this volume.  He was born at Haywards, March 16, 1864 learned the trade of blacksmith, 
worked as a journeyman and finally started in business for himself, having now his shop on Main 
street, between A and B streets.  He is also agent for the sale of wagons, carriages and 
agricultural implements.  He is one of the prominent mechanics of the place, who has by industry 
and honest dealing gained for himself a good business and a fine reputation.  He is an active 
member of Eden Parlor, No. 113, N.S.G.W.  His parents were James and Clementina Ramage, his father 
a coppersmith by trade, and his mother dying when he was but three years of age.  He married Miss 
Mary Addison, August 22, 1889, at San Leandro, and they have a child.

Memorial and Biographical History of Northern California, Lewis Publishing Co., 1891, Page 735