His death certificate records Benjamin Frank Ramey, age 78 years 3 months 22 days, born 23 Apr 1850 in Rowan Co., Ky, married, husband of Eliza, father Jerry Ramey, mother’s maiden name Eunice Manley, both born in Rowan Co., cause of death cardiac dropsy, informant D. C. T. Jones, Salt Lick, Ky, burial in Alfrey Cemetery.

The reported age and birthdate is almost certain to be off by one year, since he was listed as 1 in 1850, 11 in 1860, 21 in 1870, and 31 in 1880.

1920 census of Bath Co., Ky, Licking Union precinct, enumerated 29 March, lists on p. 1A as family #23:
Ramey, Frank, 70, farm laborer; Louise, wife, 65; Ollie, son, 29. All born Ky Ky Ky.