George Ramsdell completed his early education at the McCollom Institute and Amherst College, followed by a period of legal studies that led to his admission to the bar. He established a law practice and engaged in local governance, serving as Hillsborough County treasurer and County Clerk. Ramsdell's public service extended to the New Hampshire House of Representatives and the State Constitutional Convention. He later served as a member of the state Executive Council and governor, during which he established a state board for physician and surgeon licensing and mobilized volunteers for the Spanish-American War.

George Ramsdell's political identity is marked by an unexpected blend of local governance expertise and military mobilization. His legislative focus on creating a state board for physician and surgeon licensing suggests a highly localized approach to public health, while his mobilization of volunteers for the Spanish-American War reveals a readiness to engage in broader national efforts. Ramsdell's career highlights a tension between his deep-rooted local governance experience and his willingness to support larger, state-wide initiatives.