Edward Michael Ray1,2
M, b. 2 August 1857, d. 26 September 1936
Citations
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S4883] 1860, Jasper County, Mississippi.
Emily Carolyn Ray1,2
F, b. September 1887, d. 5 December 1966

Callie (Ray) Baker
Birth2* | September 1887 | Emily Carolyn Ray was birth2 in September 1887 in Texas.3 |
| | She was the daughter of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. |
Birth | 2 August 1888 | Emily Carolyn Ray was born on 2 August 1888 in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.4,5 |
(daughter) Census1900 | 5 June 1900 | Jennie, Emily and Matilda was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Bennett Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.3 |
Census1910* | 20 April 1910 | Emily was listed as a boarder on the 1910 Census in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.6 |
Married Name | circa 1910 | As of circa 1910, Emily Carolyn Ray married name was Baker (Ray).7 |
Marriage* | circa 1910 | She married Charles Waterman Baker circa 1910.7,8 |
Census1920* | 8 January 1920 | Emily was listed as Charles Waterman Baker's wife on the 1920 Census in Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.9 |
Census1930* | 17 April 1930 | Emily was listed as Charles Waterman Baker's wife on the 1930 Census in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.8 |
Census1940* | 11 April 1940 | Emily was listed as Charles Waterman Baker's wife on the 1940 Census in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.10 |
Milit-Regist* | 27 April 1942 | Charles Waterman Baker listed Emily Carolyn Ray as the person that would always know Charles's address or was Next of Kin on 27 April 1942 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.11 |
Death* | 5 December 1966 | Emily Carolyn Ray died on 5 December 1966 in Orange County, California, at age 79.4,5 |
Burial* | | Her body was interred at in Jericho Cemetery, in Jericho, Donley County, Texas. She is buried under the name Emily Callie Ray.4 |
Burial | | She was buried in Melrose Abby Memorial Park, Anaheim, Orange County, California.4 |
Note* | | She Emily is actually listed as being buried in both cemeteries.4 |
Citations
- [S32] P. Darlene (Chisholm) Riley,.
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
- [S5392] 1910, Potter County, Texas.
- [S1616] Michael Shuler, Conwill, Prestridge, Taliaferro & related families.
- [S5387] 1930, Potter County, Texas.
- [S5593] 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
- [S5550] 1940, Potter County, Texas.
- [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
- [S3022] 1910, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.
Fayme Sarah Ray1,2
F, b. 10 September 1896, d. July 1973
Birth* | 10 September 1896 | Fayme Sarah Ray was born on 10 September 1896 in Missouri.1 |
Married Name | | Fayme Sarah Ray married name was Mock (Ray).1 |
Marriage* | | She married Elmer James Mock, son of Jacob Andrew Mock and Elzora Florence Combs.1 |
Census1920* | 3 January 1920 | Fayme was listed as Elmer James Mock's wife on the 1920 Census in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.3 |
Census1930* | 2 May 1930 | Fayme was listed as Elmer James Mock's wife on the 1930 Census in Greeley Township, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.4 |
Census1940* | 3 April 1940 | Fayme was listed as Elmer James Mock's wife on the 1940 Census in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.5 |
Death* | July 1973 | Fayme Sarah Ray died in July 1973 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma, at age 76.1,6 |
Burial* | | She was buried in Memorial Park Cemetery, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.1 |
Citations
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S7990] Ancestry.com, Web: OK, Oklahoman Obituary Index, 1972-2012.
- [S3961] 1920, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- [S2982] 1930, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- [S5853] 1940, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
Francis J Ray1,2
F
Citations
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S2841] Illinois Marriage Collection 1790-1860.
Grace Truman Ray1,2,3
F, b. 7 October 1892, d. 26 August 1985
Birth* | 7 October 1892 | Grace Truman Ray was born on 7 October 1892 in Texas.1,2 |
| | She was the daughter of Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances Morgan.4 |
(daughter) Census1900 | 16 June 1900 | Stella, Mary, Ila, Grace and Lena was listed as a daughter in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.1 |
(daughter) Census1910 | 20 April 1910 | Ila and Grace was listed as a daughter in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1910 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.5 |
Married Name | circa 1910 | As of circa 1910, Grace Truman Ray married name was Blalock (Ray).2 |
Marriage* | circa 1910 | She married Atlas Truman Blalock circa 1910.2,6 |
Milit-Regist* | 4 June 1917 | Grace Truman Ray signeddraft registration on 4 June 1917 in Deming, Luna County, New Mexico.7 |
Census1920* | 28 February 1920 | Grace was listed as Atlas Truman Blalock's wife on the 1920 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.8 |
Census1930* | 12 April 1930 | Grace was listed as Atlas Truman Blalock's wife on the 1930 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.6 |
Census1940* | 11 April 1940 | Grace was listed as Atlas Truman Blalock's wife on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.9 |
Milit-Regist | 27 April 1942 | Atlas Truman Blalock listed Grace Truman Ray as the person that would always know Atlas's address or was Next of Kin on 27 April 1942 in Scranton, Callahan County, Texas.10 |
(wife) Death | 10 October 1970 | Grace's husband, Atlas, died on 10 October 1970 in Eastland, Eastland County, Texas.2,11 |
Burial* | | Grace Truman Ray was buried in Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.2 |
Death* | 26 August 1985 | Grace died on 26 August 1985 in Tarrant County, Texas, at age 92.2,12 |
Citations
- [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S4854] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Births, 1903-1935.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
- [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
- [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
- [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
Harriet Ray1,2,3
F, b. 3 March 1827, d. 1 October 1865
Birth* | 3 March 1827 | Harriet was born on 3 March 1827 in Kentucky.3,4 |
Marriage* | 12 June 1844 | She married Jesse Riggs on 12 June 1844 in Warren County, Illinois.1,2,5 |
Married Name | 12 June 1844 | As of 12 June 1844, Harriet Ray married name was Riggs (Ray). |
Census1850* | 30 September 1850 | On the 1850 census, Jesse Riggs's household included Harriet in Warren County, Illinois.6 |
Death* | 1 October 1865 | Harriet died on 1 October 1865 at age 38.2 |
Citations
- [S835] Ancestry Genealogical Library, Early American Marriages: Midwest Region.
- [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
- [S959] 1850, Warren County, Illinois.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
- [S959] 1850, Warren County, Illinois, p. 40.
Helen Ray1
F, b. 31 December 1921, d. 1 February 2006
Name Variation | | Helen Ray was also known as Lena Helen Ray.2 |
Birth* | 31 December 1921 | She was born on 31 December 1921 in Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.1,2 |
| | She was the daughter of Pleasant Morrell Ray and Etna Aline Leveridge.1 |
(daughter) Census1930 | 12 April 1930 | Helen and Dortha was listed as a daughter in Ples M Ray's household on the 1930 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.1 |
Married Name | 22 November 1938 | As of 22 November 1938, Helen Ray married name was Brashear (Ray).2 |
Marriage* | 22 November 1938 | She married Paul Brashear on 22 November 1938 in Atwell, Callahan County, Texas.2 |
Census1940* | 4 April 1940 | Lena was listed as Paul Brashear's wife on the 1940 Census in Eastland, Eastland County, Texas.3 |
Death* | 1 February 2006 | Helen died on 1 February 2006 in Abilene, Taylor County, Texas, at age 84.2 |
Citations
- [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S6353] 1940, Eastland County, Texas.
Horace Lafate Ray1
M, b. 31 July 1909, d. 28 August 1962
Birth* | 31 July 1909 | Horace Lafate Ray was born on 31 July 1909 in Texas.1 |
Census1910* | 6 May 1910 | Horace was listed as a son in Jesse and Bessie A Rey's household on the 1910 Census in Ethel, Grayson County, Texas.2 |
Census1920* | 3 January 1920 | Horace was listed as a son in Bessie Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas.3 |
Census1930* | 24 April 1930 | Horace was listed as a son in Jess Ray's household on the 1930 Census in Precinct 4, Dallas County, Texas. Horace Lafate is listed as married at 17 and now divorced.4 |
Census1940* | 6 April 1940 | Horace was listed as a partner on the 1940 Census in Precinct 1, Dallas County, Texas.5 |
Marriage* | | He married Gladys Isabel Clark, daughter of John Wilson Clark and Drucilla Williams.1 |
Death* | 28 August 1962 | Horace died on 28 August 1962 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 53. Died from a self inficted gunshot wound in chest.1,6,7 |
Burial* | | He was buried in Rosemound Cemetery, Commerce, Hunt County, Texas.8 |
Citations
- [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
- [S6569] 1910, Grayson County, Texas.
- [S4059] 1920, Dallas County, Texas.
- [S4282] 1930, Dallas County, Texas.
- [S5618] 1940, Dallas County, Texas.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
- [S6622] GenealogyBank, Newspaper: Obituary, Death Notice or Article.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.
Ida Ruth Ray1
F
Citations
- [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Ila Frances Ray1,2
F, b. 11 August 1890, d. 27 February 1984
Birth* | 11 August 1890 | Ila Frances Ray was born on 11 August 1890 in Texas.1,2 |
| | She was the daughter of Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances Morgan.3 |
(daughter) Census1900 | 16 June 1900 | Stella, Mary, Ila, Grace and Lena was listed as a daughter in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.1 |
(daughter) Census1910 | 20 April 1910 | Ila and Grace was listed as a daughter in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1910 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.4 |
Married Name | 24 January 1914 | As of 24 January 1914, Ila Frances Ray married name was Shrader (Ray).2,5 |
Marriage* | 24 January 1914 | She married John Hammond Shrader on 24 January 1914 in Callahan County, Texas.2,6,5 |
Milit-Regist | 5 June 1917 | John Hammond Shrader listed Ila Frances Ray as the person that would always know John's address or was Next of Kin on 5 June 1917 in Scranton, Callahan County, Texas.7 |
Census1920* | 2 March 1920 | Ila was listed as John Hammond Shrader's wife on the 1920 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.8 |
Census1930* | 11 April 1930 | Ila was listed as John Hammond Shrader's wife on the 1930 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.6 |
Census1940* | 11 April 1940 | Ila was listed as John Hammond Shrader's wife on the 1940 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.9 |
Milit-Regist* | 27 April 1942 | Ila Frances Ray signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Cisco, Callahan County, Texas.10 |
(wife) Death | 23 May 1968 | Ila's husband, John, died on 23 May 1968 in Baird, Callahan County, Texas.2,11,12 |
Death* | 27 February 1984 | Ila Frances Ray died on 27 February 1984 in Baird, Callahan County, Texas, at age 93.2,13,11 |
Burial* | | She was buried in Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.2 |
Citations
- [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
- [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S8725] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
- [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
- [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
- [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
- [S4850] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Death Index, 1890-1976.
Ina Margaret Ray1,2,3
F, b. 14 February 1905, d. 7 September 1967
Birth* | 14 February 1905 | Ina Margaret Ray was born on 14 February 1905 in Texas.1,4,5 |
| | She was the daughter of Robert Lee Ray and Mary Ellen Cozart.1 |
(daughter) Census1910 | 26 April 1910 | Velma and Ina was listed as a daughter in Robert Lee Ray's household on the 1910 Census in Precinct 6, Eastland County, Texas.1 |
(daughter) Census1920 | 8 January 1920 | Velma and Ina was listed as a daughter in Robert Lee Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.6 |
Married Name | circa 1924 | As of circa 1924, Ina Margaret Ray married name was Rutledge (Ray).2 |
Marriage* | circa 1924 | She married Eugene Rutledge circa 1924.2,7 |
Census1930* | 9 April 1930 | Ina was listed as Eugene Rutledge's wife on the 1930 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.7 |
Census1940* | 13 April 1940 | Ina was listed as Eugene Rutledge's wife on the 1940 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.2 |
Milit-Regist* | 16 February 1942 | Eugene Rutledge listed Ina Margaret Ray as the person that would always know Eugene's address or was Next of Kin on 16 February 1942 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.8 |
Milit-Regist* | 27 April 1942 | Roy Hubert Ray listed Ina Margaret Ray as the person that would always know Roy's address or was Next of Kin on 27 April 1942 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.9 |
Death* | 7 September 1967 | Ina died on 7 September 1967 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 62.10,5,4 |
Burial* | | She was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.11 |
Citations
- [S6351] 1910, Eastland County, Texas.
- [S5740] 1940, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
- [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
- [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
- [S3628] 1920, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
- [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
- [S7546] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
- [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
Infant Ray1
M, b. 20 March 1898, d. 12 April 1898
Birth* | 20 March 1898 | Infant Ray was born on 20 March 1898.1 |
| | He was the son of Robert Lee Ray and Mary Ellen Cozart.1 |
Death* | 12 April 1898 | Infant Ray died on 12 April 1898.1 |
Citations
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
James Ray1,2,3
M, b. circa 1828
Citations
- [S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
- [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
- [S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
- [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
- [S952] Orville C Kuykendall, Genealogical Notes.
- [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
James Marion Ray1,2
M, b. 29 October 1871, d. 12 February 1956

Marion Ray
Name Variation | | James Marion Ray was also known as Marion.3,4 |
Birth* | 29 October 1871 | James was born on 29 October 1871 in Johnson County, Texas. (or Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas).1,2,5 |
| | He was the son of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. |
(son) Census1880 | 14 June 1880 | Cary, Benjamin, Joseph and James was listed as a son in Benjamin Bennett Ray's household on the 1880 Census in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.6 |
Occupation | 1900 | James Marion Ray was a farm laborer in 1900 in Precinct 2, Donley County, Texas.4 |
Census1900* | 15 June 1900 | James was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Precinct 2, Donley County, Texas.4 |
Marriage* | 23 November 1902 | He married Easter Elizabeth Wilie on 23 November 1902 in Donley County, Texas.2 |
Census1910* | 29 April 1910 | James was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Precinct 4, Armstrong County, Texas.7 |
Census1920* | 16 January 1920 | James was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.8 |
Occupation* | 1930 | He was a common laborer in 1930 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.3 |
Census1930* | 17 April 1930 | James was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Precinct 2, Donley County, Texas.3 |
Census1940* | 10 April 1940 | James was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.9 |
Death* | 12 February 1956 | James died on 12 February 1956 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas, at age 84.10,2,11 |
Burial* | | He was buried in Citizens Cemetery, Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.5 |
Citations
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S2514] 1930, Precinct 2, Donley County, Texas.
- [S4770] 1900, Precinct No. 2, Donley County, Texas.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.
- [S10071] 1910, Precinct 4, Armstrong County, Texas.
- [S3551] 1920, Precinct No. 2, Donley County, Texas.
- [S5594] 1940, Clarendon (Precinct 2), Donley County, Texas.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
- [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
James Marion Ray1,2
M, b. 1818
Citations
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S10092] 1850, Marion County, Mississippi.
Jane Ray1
F, b. circa 1858
Birth* | circa 1858 | Jane was born circa 1858 in Illinois.1 |
| | She was the daughter of James Ray and Elizabeth Ann Blackburn. |
(household member) Census1860 | 14 July 1860 | On the 1860 census, James Ray's household included Elizabeth, Julia, John and Jane in Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.2 |
(household member) Census1870 | 29 July 1870 | On the 1870 census, Elizabeth Ann Blackburn's household included Julia, John, Jane and William in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 |
Citations
- [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
- [S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
- [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 461B.
Jennie Ilar Ray1,2
F, b. 6 December 1883, d. 18 February 1958

Jennie (Ray) Clark
Birth* | 6 December 1883 | Jennie was born on 6 December 1883 in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.2,3,4 |
| | She was the daughter of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. |
(daughter) Census1900 | 5 June 1900 | Jennie, Emily and Matilda was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Bennett Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.5 |
Marriage* | 22 November 1900 | Jennie Ilar Ray married John Harden Clark on 22 November 1900 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.2,4 |
Married Name | 22 November 1900 | As of 22 November 1900, Jennie Ilar Ray married name was Clark (Ray). |
Census1910* | 20 May 1910 | Jennie was listed as John Harden Clark's wife on the 1910 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.6 |
Census1920* | 4 March 1920 | Jennie was listed as John Harden Clark's wife on the 1920 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.7 |
Census1930* | April 1930 | Jennie was listed as John Harden Clark's wife on the 1930 Census in Precinct 3, Gray County, Texas.8 |
Census1940* | 8 April 1940 | Jennie was listed as John Harden Clark's wife on the 1940 Census in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.9 |
(wife) Death | 23 February 1945 | Jennie's husband, John, died on 23 February 1945 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.10,4 |
Death* | 18 February 1958 | Jennie died on 18 February 1958 in Groom, Carson County, Texas, at age 74.2,3,4 |
Burial* | | She was buried in Citizens Cemetery, Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.4 |
Citations
- [S32] P. Darlene (Chisholm) Riley,.
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
- [S3020] 1910, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
- [S3021] 1920, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
- [S2424] 1930, Gray County, Texas.
- [S5595] 1940, Precinct 3, Donley County, Texas.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
- [S4498] K Mathis, Texas Mathis Family (with sources).
John Ray1
M, b. circa 1856
Birth* | circa 1856 | John was born circa 1856 in Illinois.1 |
| | He was the son of James Ray and Elizabeth Ann Blackburn. |
(household member) Census1860 | 14 July 1860 | On the 1860 census, James Ray's household included Elizabeth, Julia, John and Jane in Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.2 |
(household member) Census1870 | 29 July 1870 | On the 1870 census, Elizabeth Ann Blackburn's household included Julia, John, Jane and William in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 |
Marriage* | say 1877 | John Ray married Alice (?) say 1877.4 |
Census1880* | 22 June 1880 | John was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.4 |
Citations
- [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
- [S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
- [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 461B.
- [S1057] 1880, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 191C.
John David Ray1
M, b. 15 February 1943, d. 7 December 2000
Citations
- [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
John Paul Ray1,2
M
Citations
- [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.
John Prestridge Ray1,2,3
M, b. 25 January 1886, d. 30 March 1964

John Ray
Photograph by mok
Birth* | 25 January 1886 | John was born on 25 January 1886 in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas. (or Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas).1,4,3 |
| | He was the son of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. |
(son) Census1900 | 5 June 1900 | Benjamin, Joseph, John and Thomas was listed as a son in Benjamin Bennett Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.5 |
Marriage* | 13 March 1910 | John Prestridge Ray married Dora H Dickson on 13 March 1910 in Texas.1 |
Census1910* | 4 May 1910 | John was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Precinct 4, Carson County, Texas.6 |
Census1920* | 10 February 1920 | John was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Precinct 3, Gray County, Texas.7 |
Occupation* | 1930 | He was a grain farmer in 1930 in Precinct 2, Deaf Smith County, Texas.8 |
Census1930* | 8 April 1930 | John was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Precinct 2, Deaf Smith County, Texas.8 |
Census1940* | 8 April 1940 | John was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Groom, Carson County, Texas.9 |
Physical Attributes* | 27 April 1942 | He was of 5 ft 11 1/2 ins heiight and 190 lbs build and had blue eyes and black hair and light complexion on 27 April 1942 in Groom, Carson County, Texas.10 |
Milit-Regist* | 27 April 1942 | He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Groom, Carson County, Texas.10 |
Death* | 30 March 1964 | John died on 30 March 1964 in Groom, Carson County, Texas, at age 78.1,11,12,13,4 |
Burial* | | He was buried in Groom Cemetery, Groom, Carson County, Texas.3 |
Citations
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S4498] K Mathis, Texas Mathis Family (with sources).
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
- [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
- [S3350] 1910, Carson County, Texas.
- [S3700] 1920, Gray County, Texas.
- [S3701] 1930, Deaf Smith County, Texas.
- [S5555] 1940, Groom, Carson County, Texas.
- [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
- [S1650] RootsWeb.com, TX deaths.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
Joseph Jackson Ray1,2,3
M, b. 17 November 1879, d. 8 August 1941

Joe Ray
Photograph by mok
Birth* | 17 November 1879 | Joseph was born on 17 November 1879 in Mansfield, Tarrant County, Texas.1,3 |
| | He was the son of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. |
(son) Census1880 | 14 June 1880 | Cary, Benjamin, Joseph and James was listed as a son in Benjamin Bennett Ray's household on the 1880 Census in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.4 |
(son) Census1900 | 5 June 1900 | Benjamin, Joseph, John and Thomas was listed as a son in Benjamin Bennett Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.5 |
Census1910* | 26 May 1910 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.6 |
Marriage* | 20 March 1912 | He married Nellie Catherine Davis on 20 March 1912 in Donley County, Texas.2,7 |
Census1920* | 11 January 1920 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Good Night, Armstrong County, Texas.8 |
Occupation* | 1930 | He was a stock farmer in 1930 in Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.7 |
Census1930* | 7 April 1930 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.7 |
Census1940* | 14 April 1940 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.9 |
Death* | 8 August 1941 | Joseph died on 8 August 1941 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas, at age 61.2,3 |
Burial* | | He was buried in Citizens Cemetery, Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.3 |
Citations
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.
- [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
- [S3020] 1910, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
- [S2515] 1930, Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.
- [S3702] 1920, Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.
- [S5596] 1940, Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.
Joseph Jackson Ray1,2
M, b. 21 January 1851, d. 29 June 1928

Joseph Jackson Ray
Birth* | 21 January 1851 | Joseph Jackson Ray was born on 21 January 1851 in Mississippi.3,4,5 |
| | He was the son of James Marion Ray and Caroline Collins Bennett. |
(household member) Census1860 | 13 September 1860 | On the 1860 census, Caroline Collins Bennett's household included Marion, Susan, Benjamin, Joseph, Nancy and Edward in Jasper County, Mississippi.6 |
Marriage* | circa 1875 | Joseph Jackson Ray married first Sarah Frances Morgan circa 1875. |
Census1880* | 11 June 1880 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.7 |
Occupation* | 1900 | He was a farm laborer in 1900 in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.4 |
(husband) Death | 18 February 1900 | Joseph's wife died on 18 February 1900.4,5 |
Census1900* | 16 June 1900 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.4 |
Marriage* | | He married third Isabella Elizabeth Cozart, daughter of Willis Cozart and Mary (?).8 |
Census1910* | 20 April 1910 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.9 |
Census1920* | 28 February 1920 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.8 |
(husband) Death | 4 March 1921 | Joseph's wife, Isabella, died on 4 March 1921 in Scranton, Callahan County, Texas.2 |
Death* | 29 June 1928 | Joseph Jackson Ray died on 29 June 1928 in Eastland County, Texas, at age 77.5 |
Burial* | | He was buried in Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.5 |
Family 1 | Sarah Frances Morgan b. 21 Sep 1856, d. 18 Feb 1900 |
Marriage* | circa 1875 | He married first Sarah Frances Morgan circa 1875. |
Children | - Robert Lee Ray+3 b. 5 Feb 1876, d. 21 Jun 1959
- Vallore Jackson Ray3 b. 6 Aug 1879, d. 9 Nov 1890
- Stella E Ray+3 b. 10 Mar 1884, d. 26 Oct 1978
- Joseph Lito Ray+3 b. 10 Apr 1886, d. 1 Mar 1929
- Mary Ray+3 b. 24 May 1888, d. 8 Nov 1969
- Ila Frances Ray3 b. 11 Aug 1890, d. 27 Feb 1984
- Grace Truman Ray+3 b. 7 Oct 1892, d. 26 Aug 1985
- Lena Sportsman Ray+3 b. 12 Sep 1894, d. 22 Jan 1994
- Earl Madison Ray+8 b. 25 Jan 1897, d. 9 Jan 1963
- Pleasant Morrell Ray+8 b. 27 Dec 1898, d. 6 Apr 1993
|
Citations
- [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
- [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
- [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S4883] 1860, Jasper County, Mississippi.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
- [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
Joseph Lito Ray1,2,3
M, b. 10 April 1886, d. 1 March 1929
Birth* | 10 April 1886 | Joseph Lito Ray was born on 10 April 1886 in Texas.1,3 |
| | He was the son of Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances Morgan.4 |
(son) Census1900 | 16 June 1900 | Joseph, Earl and Pleasant was listed as a son in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.1 |
(son) Census1910 | 20 April 1910 | Joseph, Earl and Pleasant was listed as a son in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1910 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.2 |
Marriage* | 17 November 1910 | Joseph Lito Ray married Susie Mabel Sprawls on 17 November 1910 in Callahan County, Texas.3,5 |
Milit-Regist* | 12 September 1918 | Joseph Lito Ray signeddraft registration on 12 September 1918 in Lamesa, Dawson County, Texas.3 |
Census1920* | 2 February 1920 | Joseph was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas.6 |
Death* | 1 March 1929 | Joseph died on 1 March 1929 in Dawson County, Texas, at age 42.7 |
Citations
- [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
- [S8725] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
- [S6349] 1920, Eastland County, Texas.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
- [S6350] 1930, Dawson County, Texas.
Joseph Loveless Ray1,2
M
Citations
- [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.
Julia Ray1
F, b. circa 1854
Birth* | circa 1854 | Julia was born circa 1854 in Illinois.1 |
| | She was the daughter of James Ray and Elizabeth Ann Blackburn. |
(household member) Census1860 | 14 July 1860 | On the 1860 census, James Ray's household included Elizabeth, Julia, John and Jane in Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.2 |
(household member) Census1870 | 29 July 1870 | On the 1870 census, Elizabeth Ann Blackburn's household included Julia, John, Jane and William in Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.3 |
Citations
- [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
- [S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
- [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 461B.
Lena Sportsman Ray1,2
F, b. 12 September 1894, d. 22 January 1994
Birth* | 12 September 1894 | Lena Sportsman Ray was born on 12 September 1894 in Callahan County, Texas.1,2,4 |
| | She was the daughter of Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances Morgan.3 |
(daughter) Census1900 | 16 June 1900 | Stella, Mary, Ila, Grace and Lena was listed as a daughter in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.1 |
Married Name | circa 1913 | As of circa 1913, Lena Sportsman Ray married name was Boland (Ray).2 |
Marriage* | circa 1913 | She married Oscar Lee Boland circa 1913.2,5 |
Census1920* | 2 March 1920 | Lena was listed as Oscar Lee Boland's wife on the 1920 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.6 |
Census1930* | 12 April 1930 | Lena was listed as Oscar Lee Boland's wife on the 1930 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.5 |
Census1940* | 11 April 1940 | Lena was listed as Oscar Lee Boland's wife on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.7 |
Milit-Regist* | 27 April 1942 | Oscar Lee Boland listed Lena Sportsman Ray as the person that would always know Oscar's address or was Next of Kin on 27 April 1942 in Cisco, Callahan County, Texas.8 |
Census1950* | 3 May 1950 | Lena was listed as Oscar Lee Boland's wife on the 1950 Census in Callahan County, Texas.9 |
(wife) Death | 25 December 1961 | Lena's husband, Oscar, died on 25 December 1961 in Eastland County, Texas.2,10 |
Death* | 22 January 1994 | Lena Sportsman Ray died on 22 January 1994 in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, at age 99.2,11,12 |
Burial* | | She was buried in Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.2 |
Citations
- [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
- [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
- [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
- [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
- [S10958] 1950, Callahan County, Texas.
- [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
- [S4850] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Death Index, 1890-1976.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
Leta Ray1
F
Citations
- [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
Lilburn Benjamin Ray1,2,3
M, b. 14 December 1913, d. 2 May 1978
Birth* | 14 December 1913 | Lilburn Benjamin Ray was born on 14 December 1913 in Texas.1,3,4 |
| | He was the son of John Prestridge Ray and Dora H Dickson.1 |
(son) Census1920 | 10 February 1920 | Lilburn was listed as a son in John Prestridge Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Precinct 3, Gray County, Texas.1 |
(son) Census1930 | 8 April 1930 | Lilburn was listed as a son in John Prestridge Ray's household on the 1930 Census in Precinct 2, Deaf Smith County, Texas.2 |
Death* | 2 May 1978 | Lilburn Benjamin Ray died on 2 May 1978 in Pasadena, Los Angeles County, California, at age 64.4,3,5 |
Citations
- [S3700] 1920, Gray County, Texas.
- [S3701] 1930, Deaf Smith County, Texas.
- [S4498] K Mathis, Texas Mathis Family (with sources).
- [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
- [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
Madge Ray1
F
Citations
- [S5313] 1920, Childress County, Texas.