dates are appx.
daughter of Dr. Wm. Fleming & Ann (Nancy) Christian
widow of Rev. Carey Allen, died 1795 in Kentucky, married December 5, 1793, Botetourt County, VA.
HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, by Lewis Collins, and J.A. & U.P. James, published 1847. Reprinted by Henry Clay Press, Lexington, Ky., 1968, p. 135 [Unknown county].
"REV. CAREY H. ALLEN, on the 11th of October, 1794, was ordained pastor of Paint Lick and Silver creek churches. He was mirthful, fun loving, pleasant companion, and a great wit and satirist. Sanguine and impulsive, his sallies partook occasionally of no little eccentricity. On his way to Kentucky, he put up for the night at a house where the
young people had assembled to dance. The handsome stranger was invited to join them, and no denial would be taken. At length he suffered himself to be led to the floor, and to have a partner assigned to him, when all at once he called to the musician - "Stop! I am always in the habit," said he, "when I enter on any business that I am unaccustomed
to, first to ask the blessing of God upon it. Now, as I find myself in new and unexpected circumstances, I beg permission to implore the Divine direction in the matter." Suiting the action of the word, he dropped to his knees, and poured forth a prayer in his characteristic impassioned manner: then, springing to his feet he followed the prayer with a powerful and eloquent exhortation. Mute with astonishment at such an unlooked-for interruption, the company stood spellbound. They were enchanted by eloquence such as they had never listened to before; the orator's burning words sank into their souls, and found an echo in their consciences; death and judgment flashed their terrors before their eyes; and they felt how unprepared they were to meet their God. Bursting into tears, they besought him to tell them what they must do to be saved. He remained and preached in the neighborhood a few days; and several hopeful conversions were the happy result of a measure which many would consider of questionable propriety, and which it must be admitted, in less skillful hands, might have proved a signal [sic] failure. Mr. Allen was a man of highly popular talents, impassioned eloquence and ardent zeal. He was remarkably fluent - his style original and forcible - and he never failed to make a powerful impression wherever he went. After a brief ministry of less than two years, he was carried off by consumption amid flattering prospects of usefulness, on the 5th of August, 1795. [Presbyterian]."
wife of Samuel Reynolds Graham Ramsey
Letter from Eliza Ramsey (original spelling and punctuation)
Addressed to Mrs Annie Fleming, Bellmount, Botetourt Cty
"Ebenezer December 27th 1797
My Dear Mama
With a great deal of satisfaction I received your letters by Mr Morrow, and rejoice to hear that my dear Mama and Sister were well----We have been waiting for some time for an opportunity of writing one offers on tomorrow and I have attempted to improve alltho Mr. Ramsey has allready writen so fully to you----on this night was two weeks Providence brought me safely through a trying hour, and made me the happy Mother of a fine thriving little daughter I have very well ever since except about three days that I was bad with the milk fever I have however recovered so as to sit up all day & walk a little through the House----we have got a very warm comfortable House and every thing about as conveniently fixed as was posible for the time and my dear Mama could you see Mr. Ramseys tendernefs and care since I have been sick could you see at all times but especially now, you certainly would conclude that I have of all others the greatest cause for gratitude he has indeed been a faithfull tender & thoughtfull nurse---this day is the first that he has left me for more than a quarter of a hour at a time only when obliged to go to Sermon(?) We think of calling our little daughter Ann Amelia which will serve for both her grandmamas & two Aunts I am afraid to write much more least it might hurt my eyes as it is after night I hope my dear Mama will remember me when near the throne plead for grace for me dear madam to enable me to devote the health strength and every blefsing which Providence is so bountifully favouring me with to his own glory and honour I will write to my sisters by next opportunity
Yr affectionate daughter
Eliza Ramsey"
Ann Amelia Ramsey b. December 13, 1797
daughter of Dr. Wm. Fleming & Ann (Nancy) Christian
widow of Rev. Carey Allen, died 1795 in Kentucky, married December 5, 1793, Botetourt County, VA.
HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, by Lewis Collins, and J.A. & U.P. James, published 1847. Reprinted by Henry Clay Press, Lexington, Ky., 1968, p. 135 [Unknown county].
"REV. CAREY H. ALLEN, on the 11th of October, 1794, was ordained pastor of Paint Lick and Silver creek churches. He was mirthful, fun loving, pleasant companion, and a great wit and satirist. Sanguine and impulsive, his sallies partook occasionally of no little eccentricity. On his way to Kentucky, he put up for the night at a house where the
young people had assembled to dance. The handsome stranger was invited to join them, and no denial would be taken. At length he suffered himself to be led to the floor, and to have a partner assigned to him, when all at once he called to the musician - "Stop! I am always in the habit," said he, "when I enter on any business that I am unaccustomed
to, first to ask the blessing of God upon it. Now, as I find myself in new and unexpected circumstances, I beg permission to implore the Divine direction in the matter." Suiting the action of the word, he dropped to his knees, and poured forth a prayer in his characteristic impassioned manner: then, springing to his feet he followed the prayer with a powerful and eloquent exhortation. Mute with astonishment at such an unlooked-for interruption, the company stood spellbound. They were enchanted by eloquence such as they had never listened to before; the orator's burning words sank into their souls, and found an echo in their consciences; death and judgment flashed their terrors before their eyes; and they felt how unprepared they were to meet their God. Bursting into tears, they besought him to tell them what they must do to be saved. He remained and preached in the neighborhood a few days; and several hopeful conversions were the happy result of a measure which many would consider of questionable propriety, and which it must be admitted, in less skillful hands, might have proved a signal [sic] failure. Mr. Allen was a man of highly popular talents, impassioned eloquence and ardent zeal. He was remarkably fluent - his style original and forcible - and he never failed to make a powerful impression wherever he went. After a brief ministry of less than two years, he was carried off by consumption amid flattering prospects of usefulness, on the 5th of August, 1795. [Presbyterian]."
wife of Samuel Reynolds Graham Ramsey
Letter from Eliza Ramsey (original spelling and punctuation)
Addressed to Mrs Annie Fleming, Bellmount, Botetourt Cty
"Ebenezer December 27th 1797
My Dear Mama
With a great deal of satisfaction I received your letters by Mr Morrow, and rejoice to hear that my dear Mama and Sister were well----We have been waiting for some time for an opportunity of writing one offers on tomorrow and I have attempted to improve alltho Mr. Ramsey has allready writen so fully to you----on this night was two weeks Providence brought me safely through a trying hour, and made me the happy Mother of a fine thriving little daughter I have very well ever since except about three days that I was bad with the milk fever I have however recovered so as to sit up all day & walk a little through the House----we have got a very warm comfortable House and every thing about as conveniently fixed as was posible for the time and my dear Mama could you see Mr. Ramseys tendernefs and care since I have been sick could you see at all times but especially now, you certainly would conclude that I have of all others the greatest cause for gratitude he has indeed been a faithfull tender & thoughtfull nurse---this day is the first that he has left me for more than a quarter of a hour at a time only when obliged to go to Sermon(?) We think of calling our little daughter Ann Amelia which will serve for both her grandmamas & two Aunts I am afraid to write much more least it might hurt my eyes as it is after night I hope my dear Mama will remember me when near the throne plead for grace for me dear madam to enable me to devote the health strength and every blefsing which Providence is so bountifully favouring me with to his own glory and honour I will write to my sisters by next opportunity
Yr affectionate daughter
Eliza Ramsey"
Ann Amelia Ramsey b. December 13, 1797
dates are appx.
daughter of Dr. Wm. Fleming & Ann (Nancy) Christian
widow of Rev. Carey Allen, died 1795 in Kentucky, married December 5, 1793, Botetourt County, VA.
HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, by Lewis Collins, and J.A. & U.P. James, published 1847. Reprinted by Henry Clay Press, Lexington, Ky., 1968, p. 135 [Unknown county].
"REV. CAREY H. ALLEN, on the 11th of October, 1794, was ordained pastor of Paint Lick and Silver creek churches. He was mirthful, fun loving, pleasant companion, and a great wit and satirist. Sanguine and impulsive, his sallies partook occasionally of no little eccentricity. On his way to Kentucky, he put up for the night at a house where the
young people had assembled to dance. The handsome stranger was invited to join them, and no denial would be taken. At length he suffered himself to be led to the floor, and to have a partner assigned to him, when all at once he called to the musician - "Stop! I am always in the habit," said he, "when I enter on any business that I am unaccustomed
to, first to ask the blessing of God upon it. Now, as I find myself in new and unexpected circumstances, I beg permission to implore the Divine direction in the matter." Suiting the action of the word, he dropped to his knees, and poured forth a prayer in his characteristic impassioned manner: then, springing to his feet he followed the prayer with a powerful and eloquent exhortation. Mute with astonishment at such an unlooked-for interruption, the company stood spellbound. They were enchanted by eloquence such as they had never listened to before; the orator's burning words sank into their souls, and found an echo in their consciences; death and judgment flashed their terrors before their eyes; and they felt how unprepared they were to meet their God. Bursting into tears, they besought him to tell them what they must do to be saved. He remained and preached in the neighborhood a few days; and several hopeful conversions were the happy result of a measure which many would consider of questionable propriety, and which it must be admitted, in less skillful hands, might have proved a signal [sic] failure. Mr. Allen was a man of highly popular talents, impassioned eloquence and ardent zeal. He was remarkably fluent - his style original and forcible - and he never failed to make a powerful impression wherever he went. After a brief ministry of less than two years, he was carried off by consumption amid flattering prospects of usefulness, on the 5th of August, 1795. [Presbyterian]."
wife of Samuel Reynolds Graham Ramsey
Letter from Eliza Ramsey (original spelling and punctuation)
Addressed to Mrs Annie Fleming, Bellmount, Botetourt Cty
"Ebenezer December 27th 1797
My Dear Mama
With a great deal of satisfaction I received your letters by Mr Morrow, and rejoice to hear that my dear Mama and Sister were well----We have been waiting for some time for an opportunity of writing one offers on tomorrow and I have attempted to improve alltho Mr. Ramsey has allready writen so fully to you----on this night was two weeks Providence brought me safely through a trying hour, and made me the happy Mother of a fine thriving little daughter I have very well ever since except about three days that I was bad with the milk fever I have however recovered so as to sit up all day & walk a little through the House----we have got a very warm comfortable House and every thing about as conveniently fixed as was posible for the time and my dear Mama could you see Mr. Ramseys tendernefs and care since I have been sick could you see at all times but especially now, you certainly would conclude that I have of all others the greatest cause for gratitude he has indeed been a faithfull tender & thoughtfull nurse---this day is the first that he has left me for more than a quarter of a hour at a time only when obliged to go to Sermon(?) We think of calling our little daughter Ann Amelia which will serve for both her grandmamas & two Aunts I am afraid to write much more least it might hurt my eyes as it is after night I hope my dear Mama will remember me when near the throne plead for grace for me dear madam to enable me to devote the health strength and every blefsing which Providence is so bountifully favouring me with to his own glory and honour I will write to my sisters by next opportunity
Yr affectionate daughter
Eliza Ramsey"
Ann Amelia Ramsey b. December 13, 1797
daughter of Dr. Wm. Fleming & Ann (Nancy) Christian
widow of Rev. Carey Allen, died 1795 in Kentucky, married December 5, 1793, Botetourt County, VA.
HISTORY OF KENTUCKY, by Lewis Collins, and J.A. & U.P. James, published 1847. Reprinted by Henry Clay Press, Lexington, Ky., 1968, p. 135 [Unknown county].
"REV. CAREY H. ALLEN, on the 11th of October, 1794, was ordained pastor of Paint Lick and Silver creek churches. He was mirthful, fun loving, pleasant companion, and a great wit and satirist. Sanguine and impulsive, his sallies partook occasionally of no little eccentricity. On his way to Kentucky, he put up for the night at a house where the
young people had assembled to dance. The handsome stranger was invited to join them, and no denial would be taken. At length he suffered himself to be led to the floor, and to have a partner assigned to him, when all at once he called to the musician - "Stop! I am always in the habit," said he, "when I enter on any business that I am unaccustomed
to, first to ask the blessing of God upon it. Now, as I find myself in new and unexpected circumstances, I beg permission to implore the Divine direction in the matter." Suiting the action of the word, he dropped to his knees, and poured forth a prayer in his characteristic impassioned manner: then, springing to his feet he followed the prayer with a powerful and eloquent exhortation. Mute with astonishment at such an unlooked-for interruption, the company stood spellbound. They were enchanted by eloquence such as they had never listened to before; the orator's burning words sank into their souls, and found an echo in their consciences; death and judgment flashed their terrors before their eyes; and they felt how unprepared they were to meet their God. Bursting into tears, they besought him to tell them what they must do to be saved. He remained and preached in the neighborhood a few days; and several hopeful conversions were the happy result of a measure which many would consider of questionable propriety, and which it must be admitted, in less skillful hands, might have proved a signal [sic] failure. Mr. Allen was a man of highly popular talents, impassioned eloquence and ardent zeal. He was remarkably fluent - his style original and forcible - and he never failed to make a powerful impression wherever he went. After a brief ministry of less than two years, he was carried off by consumption amid flattering prospects of usefulness, on the 5th of August, 1795. [Presbyterian]."
wife of Samuel Reynolds Graham Ramsey
Letter from Eliza Ramsey (original spelling and punctuation)
Addressed to Mrs Annie Fleming, Bellmount, Botetourt Cty
"Ebenezer December 27th 1797
My Dear Mama
With a great deal of satisfaction I received your letters by Mr Morrow, and rejoice to hear that my dear Mama and Sister were well----We have been waiting for some time for an opportunity of writing one offers on tomorrow and I have attempted to improve alltho Mr. Ramsey has allready writen so fully to you----on this night was two weeks Providence brought me safely through a trying hour, and made me the happy Mother of a fine thriving little daughter I have very well ever since except about three days that I was bad with the milk fever I have however recovered so as to sit up all day & walk a little through the House----we have got a very warm comfortable House and every thing about as conveniently fixed as was posible for the time and my dear Mama could you see Mr. Ramseys tendernefs and care since I have been sick could you see at all times but especially now, you certainly would conclude that I have of all others the greatest cause for gratitude he has indeed been a faithfull tender & thoughtfull nurse---this day is the first that he has left me for more than a quarter of a hour at a time only when obliged to go to Sermon(?) We think of calling our little daughter Ann Amelia which will serve for both her grandmamas & two Aunts I am afraid to write much more least it might hurt my eyes as it is after night I hope my dear Mama will remember me when near the throne plead for grace for me dear madam to enable me to devote the health strength and every blefsing which Providence is so bountifully favouring me with to his own glory and honour I will write to my sisters by next opportunity
Yr affectionate daughter
Eliza Ramsey"
Ann Amelia Ramsey b. December 13, 1797
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