Ramage, John, 1748-1802

Irish painter and goldsmith, active in North America and a resident of New York City from 1777-1794. In 1763 he entered the Dublin Society Schools, before leaving for America in 1772. Settling first in Halifax, Nova Scotia, he had established himself as a miniature painter and goldsmith in Boston by 1775. Ramage left New York in 1794 and resettled in Montreal where he resided until his death in 1802.

From the description of Receipt book, 1783-1794. (New York University, Group Batchload). WorldCat record id: 58774552