Benjamin Woolhouse Ramsden (b. 1850) was the son of George Ramsden, a rate collector, and his wife Eliza. He began dealing in cutlery, silver, and electro-plate in 1872 at Livingstone Works, Holly Street, and Rockingham Street. In 1872, he married Norah née Ibbotson, whose family was involved in ivory cutting. His brother was George Woolhouse Ramsden, who became a silver engraver George Ramsden Sen. died on 14 March 1879, aged 56, and was buried in the General Cemetery. ....