John Rawnsley1

M
Pedigree
Name Variation  John Rawnsley was also known as John Ronsley. 
Name Variation  John Rawnsley was also known as John Ransley. 
Marriage*8 December 1808 He married Sarah Holladay on 8 December 1808 in Spring, Orange County, North Carolina.2 

Family

Sarah Holladay b. 7 Feb 1784, d. 30 May 1817

Citations

  1. [S177] William Wade Hinshaw, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy, p. 440, 453.
  2. [S177] William Wade Hinshaw, Encyclopedia of American Quaker Genealogy.

Alice Ray1

F, b. 10 August 1873, d. 8 November 1890
Pedigree
Father*Benjamin Bennett Ray b. 12 Mar 1849, d. 22 Feb 1932
Mother*Martha M Prestridge b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 9 Dec 1895
RelationshipGrandaunt of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*10 August 1873 Alice was born on 10 August 1873 in Texas.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. 
(daughter) Census188014 June 1880 Alice was listed as a daughter in Benjamin Bennett Ray's household on the 1880 Census in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.3 
Death*8 November 1890 Alice Ray died on 8 November 1890 at age 17.2 
Burial* She was buried in Balch Cemetery, Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.2 

Citations

  1. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.

Alma Ray1

F
Pedigree
Father*Cary M Ray1 b. Aug 1877, d. 1905
Mother*Marie Barnes Rawlings1 b. Feb 1881, d. 8 May 1970
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
 Alma Ray is the daughter of Cary M Ray and Marie Barnes Rawlings.1 

Citations

  1. [S5313] 1920, Childress County, Texas.

Alma Louise Ray1,2

F, b. 24 October 1918, d. 20 June 2005
Pedigree
Father*John Prestridge Ray1 b. 25 Jan 1886, d. 30 Mar 1964
Mother*Dora H Dickson1 b. 17 Jan 1886, d. 25 Sep 1969
Relationship1st cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Name Variation  Alma Louise Ray was also known as Louise.3 
Birth*24 October 1918 She was born on 24 October 1918 in Groom, Carson County, Texas.1,4 
 She was the daughter of John Prestridge Ray and Dora H Dickson.1 
(daughter) Census192010 February 1920 Alma was listed as a daughter in John Prestridge Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Precinct 3, Gray County, Texas.1 
(daughter) Census19308 April 1930 Alma was listed as a daughter in John Prestridge Ray's household on the 1930 Census in Precinct 2, Deaf Smith County, Texas.2 
Married Name20 September 1936  As of 20 September 1936, Alma Louise Ray married name was McDonald (Ray).4,5 
Marriage*20 September 1936 She married William M McDonald on 20 September 1936.4,5 
Census1940*8 April 1940 Louise was listed as William M McDonald's wife on the 1940 Census in Pampa, Gray County, Texas.3 
(husband) Death10 March 1989 Alma's wife, William, died on 10 March 1989 in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas.4,5,6 
Death*20 June 2005 Alma Louise Ray died on 20 June 2005 in Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, at age 86.4 
Burial* She was buried in Llano Cemetery, Amarillo, Randall County, Texas.5 

Family

William M McDonald b. 16 Aug 1912, d. 10 Mar 1989
Marriage*20 September 1936 She married William M McDonald on 20 September 1936.4,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S3700] 1920, Gray County, Texas.
  2. [S3701] 1930, Deaf Smith County, Texas.
  3. [S5531] 1940, Gray County, Texas.
  4. [S4498] K Mathis, Texas Mathis Family (with sources).
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  6. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Benjamin Bennett Ray1,2,3

M, b. 12 March 1849, d. 22 February 1932
Pedigree
Benjamin Ray
Father*James Marion Ray b. 1818
Mother*Caroline Collins Bennett b. 20 Jan 1819, d. 28 Feb 1890
RelationshipGreat-grandfather of Earl Woodrow Riley
ChartsAncestors: Riley, E W
Religion* Benjamin Bennett Ray was Missionary Baptist.4 
Occupation* He was a Farmer. 
Birth2circa 1848 Conflicting evidence states that Benjamin was born circa 1848 in Georgia.3 
Birth*12 March 1849 He was born on 12 March 1849 in Talladega County, Alabama.4,5 
 He was the son of James Marion Ray and Caroline Collins Bennett. 
(household member) Census18505 September 1850 On the 1850 census, James Marion Ray's household included Caroline, Marion, Sarah, Susan and Benjamin in Marion County, Mississippi.6 
(household member) Census186013 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Caroline Collins Bennett's household included Marion, Susan, Benjamin, Joseph, Nancy and Edward in Jasper County, Mississippi.7 
Census1870*28 August 1870 On the 1870 census, 's household included Benjamin in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.8 
Marriage*4 June 1871 He married Martha M Prestridge on 4 June 1871 in Johnson County, Texas.3,4,9 
Census1880*14 June 1880 Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1880 Census in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.10 
(husband) Death9 December 1895 Benjamin's wife, Martha, died on 9 December 1895 in Jericho, Donley County, Texas.4,11 
Occupation1900 Benjamin Bennett Ray was a farmer in 1900 in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.11 
Census1900*5 June 1900 Benjamin was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.11 
(Parent) Death16 August 1906 Benjamin's child, Matilda, died on 16 August 1906 in Jericho, Donley County, Texas, at age 16.4,12 
Biography* "Benjamin Ray shot and killed a man while living in Jericho. He and Sarah Francis was (sic) walking down the street and a man shot at them. Benjamin shot and killed the man out of an upstair hotel room. Sarah had to keep the hogs off the body till Benjamin returned with the sheriff. He lived for a time with Sarah and Paul Phillip Corcoran till Paul Phillip and Pete got burned and Sarah couldn't take care of him so he went to live with some of the other children and they put him in the state hospital in Wichita Falls where he died."4 
(brother) Census192028 February 1920 Benjamin was listed as a brother in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.13 
(father-in-law) Census19304 April 1930 Benjamin was listed as a father-in-law in Paul Phillip Corcoran's household on the 1930 Census in Precinct 5, Wheeler County, Texas.5 
Death*22 February 1932 Benjamin died on 22 February 1932 in Wichita Falls State Hospital, Precinct 1, Wichita County, Texas, at age 82.4,12 
Burial* He was buried in Jericho Cemetery, Jericho, Donley County, Texas.4,12 

Family

Martha M Prestridge b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 9 Dec 1895
Marriage*4 June 1871 He married Martha M Prestridge on 4 June 1871 in Johnson County, Texas.3,4,9 
Children

Citations

  1. [S38] Sarah Francis Corcoran, Standard certificate of death.
  2. [S83] Vera Lee Seitz, Black, Morgan and Corcoran families.
  3. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
  4. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  5. [S1525] 1930, Precinct 5, Wheeler County, Texas, ED# 242-11, sheet 1B.
  6. [S10092] 1850, Marion County, Mississippi.
  7. [S4883] 1860, Jasper County, Mississippi.
  8. [S1273] 1870, Precinct No. 4, Johnson County, Texas, p. 608A.
  9. [S874] Joann S. Gracey, World Family Tree Volume 12, tree 3174.
  10. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.
  11. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  12. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  13. [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.

Benjamin Floyd Ray1,2

M, b. June 1875
Pedigree
Floyd Ray
Father*Benjamin Bennett Ray b. 12 Mar 1849, d. 22 Feb 1932
Mother*Martha M Prestridge b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 9 Dec 1895
RelationshipGranduncle of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*June 1875 Benjamin was born in June 1875 in Texas.1,2 
 He was the son of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. 
(son) Census188014 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.3 
(son) Census19005 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.2 

Family

Orphelia Higgins

Citations

  1. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
  2. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  3. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.

Betty Jo Ray1,2,3

F
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Lito Ray1 b. 10 Apr 1886, d. 1 Mar 1929
Mother*Susie Mabel Sprawls1 b. 19 Aug 1892, d. 12 Jan 1981
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
 Betty Jo Ray is the daughter of Joseph Lito Ray and Susie Mabel Sprawls.1 

Family

Jacob Owen Carpenter b. 24 Jul 1917, d. 6 Jul 1976
Child

Citations

  1. [S6350] 1930, Dawson County, Texas.
  2. [S5599] 1940, District 10, Austin, Travis County, Texas.
  3. [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Carl E Ray1

M, b. 13 April 1888, d. 24 February 1962
Pedigree
Name Variation  Carl E Ray was also known as Carley E Ray.2 
Birth*13 April 1888 Carl was born on 13 April 1888 in Marietta, Crawford County, Wisconsin. Son of Loyd T Ray and Addilla Yeadon.1,3,2 
Census1900*16 June 1900 Carl was listed as a son in Lloyd and Dell Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Marietta, Crawford County, Wisconsin.4 
Marriage*circa 1908 He married Nellie Isabel Hopwood, daughter of Sylvester W Hopwood and Ella June Geddes, circa 1908.1 
Census1910*6 May 1910 Carl was listed as a son in Loyd and Della I Ray's household on the 1910 Census in Sparta, Monroe County, Wisconsin.5 
Census1920*20 January 1920 Carl was listed as the head of a family on the 1920 Census in Wauzeka, Crawford County, Wisconsin.6 
Occupation*1930 He was a laborer for steam railroad in 1930 in Wauzeka, Crawford County, Wisconsin.1 
Census1930*17 April 1930 Carl was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Wauzeka, Crawford County, Wisconsin.1 
Census1940*16 May 1940 Carl was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Lone Rock, Richland County, Wisconsin.7 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Lone Rock, Richland County, Wisconsin.8 
Death*24 February 1962 Carl died on 24 February 1962 in Richland County, Wisconsin, at age 73.3,9 
Burial* He was buried in Wauzeka Cemetery, Wauzeka, Crawford County, Wisconsin.3 

Family

Nellie Isabel Hopwood b. 31 Aug 1890, d. 30 Oct 1988
Marriage*circa 1908 He married Nellie Isabel Hopwood, daughter of Sylvester W Hopwood and Ella June Geddes, circa 1908.1 

Citations

  1. [S5716] 1930, Crawford County, Wisconsin.
  2. [S5672] Wisconsin Births and Christenings, 1826-1908.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S4453] 1900, Crawford County, Wisconsin.
  5. [S6227] 1910, Monroe County, Wisconsin.
  6. [S4375] 1920, Crawford County, Wisconsin.
  7. [S5748] 1940, Richland County, Wisconsin.
  8. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  9. [S4240] Wisconsin Deaths, 1959-1997.

Cary M Ray1,2,3

M, b. August 1877, d. 1905
Pedigree
Father*Benjamin Bennett Ray b. 12 Mar 1849, d. 22 Feb 1932
Mother*Martha M Prestridge b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 9 Dec 1895
RelationshipGranduncle of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*August 1877 Cary was born in August 1877 in Texas.1,4 
 He was the son of Benjamin Bennett Ray and Martha M Prestridge. 
(son) Census188014 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.5 
Marriage*17 April 1898 Cary M Ray married Marie Barnes Rawlings on 17 April 1898 in Donley County, Texas.2 
Occupation*1900 Cary M Ray was a farmer in 1900 in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.4 
Census1900*5 June 1900 Cary was listed as the head of a family on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.4 
Death*1905 Cary died in 1905 in Jericho, Donley County, Texas.2,3 
Burial* He was buried in Jericho Cemetery, Jericho, Donley County, Texas.3 

Family

Marie Barnes Rawlings b. Feb 1881, d. 8 May 1970
Marriage*17 April 1898 He married Marie Barnes Rawlings on 17 April 1898 in Donley County, Texas.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
  2. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  5. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.
  6. [S5313] 1920, Childress County, Texas.

Chester Robert Ray1,2

M, b. 5 April 1902, d. 4 July 1979
Pedigree
Father*Robert Lee Ray1 b. 5 Feb 1876, d. 21 Jun 1959
Mother*Mary Ellen Cozart1 b. Dec 1878, d. 10 Jan 1954
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*5 April 1902 Chester Robert Ray was born on 5 April 1902 in Texas.1,2 
 He was the son of Robert Lee Ray and Mary Ellen Cozart.1 
(son) Census191026 April 1910 Roy and Chester was listed as a son in Robert Lee Ray's household on the 1910 Census in Precinct 6, Eastland County, Texas.1 
(son) Census19208 January 1920 Roy, Chester and Oren was listed as a son in Robert Lee Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.3 
Marriage* Chester Robert Ray married Nora Lee Scott.4 
Residence*1935 Chester Robert Ray and Nora Lee Scott lived in 1935 in Amarillo, Potter County, Texas.4 
Census1940*13 April 1940 Chester was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.4 
Death*4 July 1979 Chester died on 4 July 1979 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 77.2,5 
Burial* He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.6 

Family

Nora Lee Scott b. 25 Nov 1904, d. Sep 1985
Marriage* He married Nora Lee Scott.4 

Citations

  1. [S6351] 1910, Eastland County, Texas.
  2. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  3. [S3628] 1920, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  4. [S5740] 1940, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Dortha Ben Ray1,2

F, b. 13 December 1923, d. 19 April 2007
Pedigree
Father*Pleasant Morrell Ray1 b. 27 Dec 1898, d. 6 Apr 1993
Mother*Etna Aline Leveridge1 b. 10 Feb 1903, d. 26 Oct 1989
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Name Variation  Dortha Ben Ray was also known as Dorothy.3 
Birth*13 December 1923 She was born on 13 December 1923 in Serenada, Eastland County, Texas.1,2 
 She was the daughter of Pleasant Morrell Ray and Etna Aline Leveridge.1 
(daughter) Census193012 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.3 
(daughter) Census19406 April 1940 Dortha was listed as a daughter in Ples M Ray's household on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.1 
Married Name Dortha Ben Ray married name was Taylor (Ray).4 
Marriage* She married Roland Howard Taylor.4 
Death*19 April 2007 Dortha Ben Ray died on 19 April 2007 in Gig Harbor, Pierce County, Washington, at age 83.5,6 

Family

Roland Howard Taylor b. 26 Mar 1918, d. 7 May 2006
Marriage* She married Roland Howard Taylor.4 

Citations

  1. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S7205] Ancestry.com, Texas Vital Records: Birth Certificates 1903-1932.
  3. [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S1723] Washington Death Index: 1940-2017.

Earl Lee Ray1,2

M, b. 13 December 1930, d. 10 September 1994
Pedigree
Father*Earl Madison Ray1 b. 25 Jan 1897, d. 9 Jan 1963
Mother*Argie Clee Murray1 b. 18 Feb 1905, d. 17 Jul 1949
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*13 December 1930 Earl Lee Ray was born on 13 December 1930 in Dawson County, Texas.1,2 
 He was the son of Earl Madison Ray and Argie Clee Murray.1 
(son) Census194011 April 1940 Earl and Stanley was listed as a son in Earl Madison Ray's household on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.1 
Death*10 September 1994 Earl Lee Ray died on 10 September 1994 in Cleburne, Johnson County, Texas, at age 63.3,4,5 
Burial* He was buried in Keene Cemetery, Keene, Johnson County, Texas.3 

Citations

  1. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  5. [S4850] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Death Index, 1890-1976.

Earl Madison Ray1,2

M, b. 25 January 1897, d. 9 January 1963
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Jackson Ray1 b. 21 Jan 1851, d. 29 Jun 1928
Mother*Sarah Frances Morgan1 b. 21 Sep 1856, d. 18 Feb 1900
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*25 January 1897 Earl Madison Ray was born on 25 January 1897 in Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.1,3,2 
 He was the son of Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances Morgan.1 
(son) Census190016 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.3 
(son) Census191020 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.4 
(son) Census192028 February 1920 Earl and Ples was listed as a son in Joseph Jackson Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.1 
Marriage*28 July 1928 Earl Madison Ray married Argie Clee Murray on 28 July 1928 in Canute, Washita County, Oklahoma.5,6,7 
Census1930*8 April 1930 Earl was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Precinct 1, Dawson County, Texas.6 
Census1940*11 April 1940 Earl was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.5 
Milit-Regist*27 April 1942 He signeddraft registration on 27 April 1942 in Callahan County, Texas.8 
(husband) Death17 July 1949 Earl's wife, Argie, died on 17 July 1949 in Johnson County, Texas.9 
Death*9 January 1963 Earl died on 9 January 1963 in Everman, Tarrant County, Texas, at age 65.2 
Burial* He was buried in Keene Cemetery, Keene, Johnson County, Texas.10 

Family

Argie Clee Murray b. 18 Feb 1905, d. 17 Jul 1949
Marriage*28 July 1928 He married Argie Clee Murray on 28 July 1928 in Canute, Washita County, Oklahoma.5,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  3. [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
  4. [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
  5. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  6. [S6350] 1930, Dawson County, Texas.
  7. [S5128] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, OK, Co. Marriages, 1890-1995.
  8. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  9. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  10. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Edward Michael Ray1,2

M, b. 2 August 1857, d. 26 September 1936
Pedigree
Father*James Marion Ray b. 1818
Mother*Caroline Collins Bennett b. 20 Jan 1819, d. 28 Feb 1890
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Earl Woodrow Riley
Name Variation  Edward Michael Ray was also known as M E.3 
Birth*2 August 1857 He was born on 2 August 1857 in Louisiana.3,2 
 He was the son of James Marion Ray and Caroline Collins Bennett. 
(household member) Census186013 September 1860 On the 1860 census, Caroline Collins Bennett's household included Marion, Susan, Benjamin, Joseph, Nancy and Edward in Jasper County, Mississippi.3 
Death*26 September 1936 He died on 26 September 1936 in Webster Parish, Louisiana, at age 79.2 

Citations

  1. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4883] 1860, Jasper County, Mississippi.

Emily Carolyn Ray1,2

F, b. September 1887, d. 5 December 1966
Pedigree
Callie (Ray) Baker
Father*Benjamin Bennett Ray b. 12 Mar 1849, d. 22 Feb 1932
Mother*Martha M Prestridge b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 9 Dec 1895
RelationshipGrandaunt of Earl Woodrow Riley
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. 
Birth2 August 1888 Emily Carolyn Ray was born on 2 August 1888 in Alvarado, Johnson County, Texas.4,5 
(daughter) Census19005 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 Namecirca 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 

Family 1
Child

Family 2

Charles Waterman Baker b. 22 Jun 1885, d. 1953
Marriage*circa 1910 She married Charles Waterman Baker circa 1910.7,8 

Citations

  1. [S32] P. Darlene (Chisholm) Riley,.
  2. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  3. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
  6. [S5392] 1910, Potter County, Texas.
  7. [S1616] Michael Shuler, Conwill, Prestridge, Taliaferro & related families.
  8. [S5387] 1930, Potter County, Texas.
  9. [S5593] 1920, Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota.
  10. [S5550] 1940, Potter County, Texas.
  11. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  12. [S3022] 1910, Kiowa County, Oklahoma.

Fayme Sarah Ray1,2

F, b. 10 September 1896, d. July 1973
Pedigree
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 

Family

Elmer James Mock b. 4 Jul 1883, d. Apr 1968
Marriage* She married Elmer James Mock, son of Jacob Andrew Mock and Elzora Florence Combs.1 

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S7990] Ancestry.com, Web: OK, Oklahoman Obituary Index, 1972-2012.
  3. [S3961] 1920, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
  4. [S2982] 1930, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
  5. [S5853] 1940, Oklahoma County, Oklahoma.
  6. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Francis J Ray1,2

F
Pedigree

Family

Abraham Faw Cain b. 20 Jul 1841, d. 19 Apr 1929
Children

Citations

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  2. [S2841] Illinois Marriage Collection 1790-1860.

Grace Truman Ray1,2,3

F, b. 7 October 1892, d. 26 August 1985
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Jackson Ray4 b. 21 Jan 1851, d. 29 Jun 1928
Mother*Sarah Frances Morgan4 b. 21 Sep 1856, d. 18 Feb 1900
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
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) Census190016 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) Census191020 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 Namecirca 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-Regist27 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) Death10 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 

Family

Atlas Truman Blalock b. 2 Sep 1891, d. 10 Oct 1970
Marriage*circa 1910 She married Atlas Truman Blalock circa 1910.2,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S4854] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Births, 1903-1935.
  4. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
  5. [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
  6. [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
  7. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  8. [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
  9. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  10. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  11. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  12. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.

Harriet Ray1,2,3

F, b. 3 March 1827, d. 1 October 1865
Pedigree
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 Name12 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 

Family

Jesse Riggs b. 13 Jan 1808, d. 12 Jan 1891

Citations

  1. [S835] Ancestry Genealogical Library, Early American Marriages: Midwest Region.
  2. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  3. [S959] 1850, Warren County, Illinois.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  6. [S959] 1850, Warren County, Illinois, p. 40.

Helen Ray1

F, b. 31 December 1921, d. 1 February 2006
Pedigree
Father*Pleasant Morrell Ray1 b. 27 Dec 1898, d. 6 Apr 1993
Mother*Etna Aline Leveridge1 b. 10 Feb 1903, d. 26 Oct 1989
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
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) Census193012 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 Name22 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 

Family

Paul Brashear b. 9 Sep 1917, d. 17 Apr 2012
Marriage*22 November 1938 She married Paul Brashear on 22 November 1938 in Atwell, Callahan County, Texas.2 

Citations

  1. [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S6353] 1940, Eastland County, Texas.

Horace Lafate Ray1

M, b. 31 July 1909, d. 28 August 1962
Pedigree
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 
Census1950*12 May 1950 Horace was listed as the head of a family on the 1950 Census in Precinct 4, Dallas County, Texas.6 
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.1,7,8 
Burial* He was buried in Rosemound Cemetery, Commerce, Hunt County, Texas.9 

Family

Gladys Isabel Clark b. 14 Nov 1919, d. 17 Jan 1999
Marriage* He married Gladys Isabel Clark, daughter of John Wilson Clark and Drucilla Williams.1 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  2. [S6569] 1910, Grayson County, Texas.
  3. [S4059] 1920, Dallas County, Texas.
  4. [S4282] 1930, Dallas County, Texas.
  5. [S5618] 1940, Dallas County, Texas.
  6. [S10907] 1950, Dallas County, Texas.
  7. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  8. [S6622] GenealogyBank, Newspaper: Obituary, Death Notice or Article.
  9. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  10. [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.

Ida Ruth Ray1

F
Pedigree
Father*Robert Lee Ray1 b. 5 Feb 1876, d. 21 Jun 1959
Mother*Mary Ellen Cozart1 b. Dec 1878, d. 10 Jan 1954
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
 Ida Ruth Ray is the daughter of Robert Lee Ray and Mary Ellen Cozart.1 

Citations

  1. [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Ila Frances Ray1,2

F, b. 11 August 1890, d. 27 February 1984
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Jackson Ray3 b. 21 Jan 1851, d. 29 Jun 1928
Mother*Sarah Frances Morgan3 b. 21 Sep 1856, d. 18 Feb 1900
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
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) Census190016 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) Census191020 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 Name24 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-Regist5 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) Death23 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 

Family

John Hammond Shrader b. 20 Jul 1890, d. 23 May 1968
Marriage*24 January 1914 She married John Hammond Shrader on 24 January 1914 in Callahan County, Texas.2,6,5 

Citations

  1. [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
  4. [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
  5. [S8725] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
  6. [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
  7. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  8. [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
  9. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  10. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  11. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  12. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  13. [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
Pedigree
Father*Robert Lee Ray1 b. 5 Feb 1876, d. 21 Jun 1959
Mother*Mary Ellen Cozart1 b. Dec 1878, d. 10 Jan 1954
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
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) Census191026 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) Census19208 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 Namecirca 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 

Family

Eugene Rutledge b. 8 May 1902, d. 23 Dec 1975
Marriage*circa 1924 She married Eugene Rutledge circa 1924.2,7 

Citations

  1. [S6351] 1910, Eastland County, Texas.
  2. [S5740] 1940, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  3. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  4. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  6. [S3628] 1920, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  7. [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  8. [S7546] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
  9. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  10. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  11. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Infant Ray1

M, b. 20 March 1898, d. 12 April 1898
Pedigree
Father*Robert Lee Ray1 b. 5 Feb 1876, d. 21 Jun 1959
Mother*Mary Ellen Cozart1 b. Dec 1878, d. 10 Jan 1954
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
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

  1. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

James Ray1,2,3

M, b. circa 1828
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1828 James was born circa 1828 in Indiana.3 
Marriage*13 July 1854 He married Elizabeth Ann Blackburn on 13 July 1854 in Clark County, Illinois.1,4,5,6 
Census1860*14 July 1860 On the 1860 Census in Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois, James was listed as the head of a family.3 

Family

Elizabeth Ann Blackburn b. c 1833
Children

Citations

  1. [S937] Marriage Index: Illinois (1851-1900) (CD# 250).
  2. [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  3. [S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  4. [S657] 1850, District 19, Edgar County, Illinois.
  5. [S952] Orville C Kuykendall, Genealogical Notes.
  6. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.

James Marion Ray1,2

M, b. 29 October 1871, d. 12 February 1956
Pedigree
Marion Ray
Father*Benjamin Bennett Ray b. 12 Mar 1849, d. 22 Feb 1932
Mother*Martha M Prestridge b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 9 Dec 1895
RelationshipGranduncle of Earl Woodrow Riley
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) Census188014 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 
Occupation1900 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 

Family

Easter Elizabeth Wilie b. Oct 1885, d. 22 Apr 1955
Marriage*23 November 1902 He married Easter Elizabeth Wilie on 23 November 1902 in Donley County, Texas.2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
  2. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  3. [S2514] 1930, Precinct 2, Donley County, Texas.
  4. [S4770] 1900, Precinct No. 2, Donley County, Texas.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  6. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.
  7. [S10071] 1910, Precinct 4, Armstrong County, Texas.
  8. [S3551] 1920, Precinct No. 2, Donley County, Texas.
  9. [S5594] 1940, Clarendon (Precinct 2), Donley County, Texas.
  10. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  11. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.

James Marion Ray1,2

M, b. 1818
Pedigree
Relationship2nd great-grandfather of Earl Woodrow Riley
ChartsAncestors: Riley, E W
Birth*1818 James Marion Ray was born in 1818 in Talladega County, Alabama.1 
Marriage*1838 He married Caroline Collins Bennett in 1838 in Alabama.1,2 
Census1850*5 September 1850 James was listed as the head of a family on the 1850 Census in Marion County, Mississippi.3 

Family

Caroline Collins Bennett b. 20 Jan 1819, d. 28 Feb 1890
Children

Citations

  1. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S10092] 1850, Marion County, Mississippi.

Jane Ray1

F, b. circa 1858
Pedigree
Father*James Ray b. c 1828
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Blackburn b. c 1833
Relationship1st cousin 3 times removed of Ronald Lee Kuykendall
Birth*circa 1858 Jane was born circa 1858 in Illinois.1 
 She was the daughter of James Ray and Elizabeth Ann Blackburn. 
(household member) Census186014 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) Census187029 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

  1. [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois.
  2. [S749] 1860, Elbridge Township, Edgar County, Illinois.
  3. [S1067] 1870, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 461B.

Jennie Ilar Ray1,2

F, b. 6 December 1883, d. 18 February 1958
Pedigree
Jennie (Ray) Clark
Father*Benjamin Bennett Ray b. 12 Mar 1849, d. 22 Feb 1932
Mother*Martha M Prestridge b. 2 Mar 1851, d. 9 Dec 1895
RelationshipGrandaunt of Earl Woodrow Riley
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) Census19005 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 Name22 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 
Milit-Regist*16 October 1940 Emerson Ewin Clark listed Jennie Ilar Ray as the person that would always know Emerson's address or was Next of Kin on 16 October 1940 in Groom, Carson County, Texas.10 
(wife) Death23 February 1945 Jennie's husband, John, died on 23 February 1945 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.11,4 
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 

Family

John Harden Clark b. Mar 1875, d. 23 Feb 1945
Marriage*22 November 1900 She married John Harden Clark on 22 November 1900 in Clarendon, Donley County, Texas.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S32] P. Darlene (Chisholm) Riley,.
  2. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  3. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  6. [S3020] 1910, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  7. [S3021] 1920, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  8. [S2424] 1930, Gray County, Texas.
  9. [S5595] 1940, Precinct 3, Donley County, Texas.
  10. [S9905] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Younger Men, 1940-1947.
  11. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  12. [S4498] K Mathis, Texas Mathis Family (with sources).