Gilbert Ramsay

Gilbert Ramsay (1799-1871) was a Scottish headmaster.[1] He was editor of the English-speaking newspaper The British Packet, and Argentine News.[2]

Gilbert Ramsay
Personal details
Born26 May 1799
Dalmellington, Ayrshire, Scotland
Died1871
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Resting placeBritish cemetery
Nationality Scottish
Spouse(s)Janet Ramsay
OccupationTeacher
Editor
ProfessionHeadmaster

Biography

Ramsay was born in Ayrshire, Scotland, son of David Ramsay and Jane Blain. He was educated at the University of Glasgow.[3] In 1825 he arrived at the port of Buenos Aires from Scotland.[4] In Buenos Aires, Ramsay was hired by brothers John Parish Robertson and William Parish Robertson, to teach in the Scottish Colony established in the town of Monte Grande (Buenos Aires Province).[5] He was married on 17 March 1827 in St. Andrew's Church to Janet Tweedie (1805-1855), a Scottish lady, daughter of John Tweedie and Janet Tweedi.[6]

In 1834, Ramsey founded the Commercial Academy, an establishment of primary education for children of British and Creole origin in Buenos Aires.[7] He was teacher and a member of the committee of St Andrew's Scots School, school created for the Scottish community in the city.[8]

References
  1. Records of the Scottish Settlers in the River Plate and Their Churches, James Dodds, James Dodds (of Buenos Aires.)
  2. The English-language Press in Latin America, Oliver Marshall
  3. Juan Manuel de Rosas en la historia argentina:, Enrique Arana
  4. La colonia olvidada: tres siglos de presencia británica en la Argentina, Andrew Graham-Yooll
  5. Un Poco de Historia, Flying Scotsman - Escuela Escocesa San Andrés
  6. Selected Families and Individuals
  7. Todo es historia, Issues 444-449, Todo es historia
  8. Etapas históricas de la educación Argentina, Jorge María Ramallo
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