Lord Livingstone Ramsay
| Councillor Lord Livingstone Ramsay |
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|---|---|
| President of Hornsby Shire | |
| In office 1909–1913 |
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| Preceded by | William Nixon |
| Succeeded by | John Schwebel |
| Personal details | |
| Born | 11 December 1867 Leichhardt, NSW |
| Died | 18 July 1924 (aged 56) Elizabeth Bay, NSW |
| Spouse(s) | Mary |
| Children | Four children |
| Residence | The Highands, Carlingford |
| Alma mater | Newington College |
| Occupation | Architect |
| Religion | Anglican |
Lord Livingstone Ramsay (11 December 1867 – 18 July 1924) was an Australian architect active in the first quarter of the 20th century. His work encompassed the styles of the Federation Bungalow in domestic design and Federation Free Classical in commercial design. He was active in local government and was President of Hornsby Shire.
Family and early life
Ramsay was born at Kalouan in Leichhardt, New South Wales, the son of Kate Dorothy (née de Mestre) and David Ramsay.[1] He was a grandson of Prosper de Mestre. His father was the great grandson of Simeon Lord and his mother was the sister of Etienne Livingstone de Mestre – hence the names Lord Livingstone. The artist Roy De Maistre (born Leroy Livingstone de Mestre) was his first cousin. In 1882, at 14 years of age, he commenced senior education at Newington College under the headmastership of Joseph Coates.[2]
Architecture
Following high school, Ramsay was articled in architecture and studied at Sydney Technical College.[3] In 1887, Ramsay became an associate of the Institute of Architects of New South Wales (a professional body pre-dating the Australian Institute of Architects) under the presidency of Thomas Rowe.[4] The following buildings, designed by Ramsay, are heritage listed:
Local government
Ramsay served as a Hornsby Shire Councillor from 1908 until 1922 and was Shire President from 1910 until 1913.[7]
Family life & death
On 23 April 1902 at All Saints Anglican Church, Petersham, Ramsay, then of Lyriclea, Five Dock, married Mary Alice Cape, second daughter of Rollo Cape, of Bona Vista, Petersham.[8] The family settled at The Highands, Carlingford and had four children. Ramsay died in a private hospital at Elizabeth Bay on 18 July 1924.[9]
References
- ^ David Ramsay and Kate de Mestre. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ Newington College Register of Past Students 1863-1998 (Sydney, 1999) pp 162
- ^ Freeland, J.M. The Making of a Profession, Angus & Robertson, (Sydney, 1971) pp 218
- ^ "NEWS OF THE DAY.". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) (NSW: National Library of Australia). 22 October 1887. p. 11. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ Heritage Branch Listings. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ Heritage Branch Listings. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ Presidenat of Hornsby Shire. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ "Family Notices.". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) (NSW: National Library of Australia). 7 May 1902. p. 1. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
- ^ "Family Notices.". The Sydney Morning Herald (NSW : 1842 - 1954) (NSW: National Library of Australia). 19 July 1924. p. 14. Retrieved 25 September 2012.
