In the 1861 census 12 Coopers Row, Deansgate, Manchester.
Head David Ramsey, age 33, machine fitter, born Manchester
Wife Elizabeth Ramsey, age 32, born Manchester.
Daughter Emily Ramsey, age 9, scholar, born Manchester.
Son James Ramsey, age 7, scholar, born Manchester.
Daughter Mary Jane Ramsey, age 5, scholar, born Manchester.
Son Thomas Joseph Ramsey, age 1 month, born Manchester.

In the 1871 census 48 Watson Street, Deansgate, Manchester
Head David Ramsay, age 43, fitter,, born Manchester.
Wife Elizabeth Ramsay, age 42, born Manchester.
Daughter Emily Ramsay, age 19, ???? spinner, born Manchester.
Son James Ramsay, age 17, printer born Manchester.
Daughter Mary Jane Ramsay, age 15, Cut Looper?, born Manchester,.
Son Thomas Joseph Ramsay, age 10, school, born Manchester.
[Note seems to be spelled Ramsay.]

In the 1881 census 48 Wenlock Street, Manchester
Head David Ramsey, age 53, fitter, born Manchester.
Wife Elizabeth Ramsey, age 52, born Manchester.
Son James Ramsey, unmarried, age 27, brewers carter, born Manchester.
Daughter Mary Jane Ramsey, age 24, cotton baller, born Manchester.
Son Thomas Joseph Ramsey, age 20, mill wright, born Manchester.
Daughter Elizabeth Ellen Ramsey, age 8, scholar, born Manchester.