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, Ina, Leta and Ida 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).

John Ray1

M, b. circa 1856
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 1856 John was born circa 1856 in Illinois.1 
 He was the son 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 
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 

Family

Alice (?) b. c 1858

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.
  4. [S1057] 1880, Wabash Township, Clark County, Illinois, p. 191C.

John David Ray1

M, b. 15 February 1943, d. 7 December 2000
Pedigree
Father*Pleasant Morrell Ray2 b. 27 Dec 1898, d. 6 Apr 1993
Mother*Etna Aline Leveridge2 b. 10 Feb 1903, d. 26 Oct 1989
Relationship2nd cousin 1 time removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Name Variation  John David Ray was also known as David Ray.2 
Birth*15 February 1943 He was born on 15 February 1943 in Eastland County, Texas.2,1 
 He was the son of Pleasant Morrell Ray and Etna Aline Leveridge.2 
Death*7 December 2000 John David Ray died on 7 December 2000 in Taylor County, Texas, at age 57.2,3,4 

Citations

  1. [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  3. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  4. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

John Paul Ray1,2

M, b. 18 June 1933
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*18 June 1933 John Paul Ray was born on 18 June 1933 in Callahan County, Texas.1,2 
 He is the son of Earl Madison Ray and Argie Clee Murray.1 
(son) Census194011 April 1940 Joseph, Earl, John, Stanley and Preston was listed as a son in Earl Madison Ray's household on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.1 

Citations

  1. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [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
Pedigree
John Ray
Photograph by mok
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*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) 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.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 

Family

Dora H Dickson b. 17 Jan 1886, d. 25 Sep 1969
Marriage*13 March 1910 He married Dora H Dickson on 13 March 1910 in Texas.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  2. [S4498] K Mathis, Texas Mathis Family (with sources).
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  5. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  6. [S3350] 1910, Carson County, Texas.
  7. [S3700] 1920, Gray County, Texas.
  8. [S3701] 1930, Deaf Smith County, Texas.
  9. [S5555] 1940, Groom, Carson County, Texas.
  10. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  11. [S1650] RootsWeb.com, TX deaths.
  12. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  13. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.

Joseph Jackson Ray1,2,3

M, b. 17 November 1879, d. 8 August 1941
Pedigree
Joe Ray
Photograph by mok
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*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) 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.4 
(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.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 

Family

Nellie Catherine Davis b. 5 Feb 1889, d. 20 Mar 1976
Marriage*20 March 1912 He married Nellie Catherine Davis on 20 March 1912 in Donley County, Texas.2,7 

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. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 318C.
  5. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  6. [S3020] 1910, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  7. [S2515] 1930, Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.
  8. [S3702] 1920, Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.
  9. [S5596] 1940, Precinct 3, Armstrong County, Texas.

Joseph Jackson Ray1,2

M, b. 21 January 1851, d. 29 June 1928
Pedigree
Joseph Jackson Ray
Father*James Marion Ray b. 1818
Mother*Caroline Collins Bennett b. 20 Jan 1819, d. 28 Feb 1890
RelationshipGreat-granduncle of Earl Woodrow Riley
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) Census186013 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) Death18 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) Death4 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

Family 2

Isabella Elizabeth Cozart b. 8 May 1861, d. 4 Mar 1921
Marriage* Joseph Jackson Ray married third Isabella Elizabeth Cozart, daughter of Willis Cozart and Mary (?).8 

Citations

  1. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  2. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  3. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
  4. [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
  5. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  6. [S4883] 1860, Jasper County, Mississippi.
  7. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas.
  8. [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
  9. [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.

Joseph Lito Ray1,2,3

M, b. 10 April 1886, d. 1 March 1929
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*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) 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.1 
(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.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 

Family

Susie Mabel Sprawls b. 19 Aug 1892, d. 12 Jan 1981
Marriage*17 November 1910 He married Susie Mabel Sprawls on 17 November 1910 in Callahan County, Texas.3,5 
Child

Citations

  1. [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
  3. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  4. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
  5. [S8725] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-1965.
  6. [S6349] 1920, Eastland County, Texas.
  7. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  8. [S6350] 1930, Dawson County, Texas.

Joseph Loveless Ray1,2

M, b. 8 June 1929
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*8 June 1929 Joseph Loveless Ray was born on 8 June 1929 in Dawson County, Texas.1,2 
 He is the son of Earl Madison Ray and Argie Clee Murray.1 
(son) Census19308 April 1930 Joseph was listed as a son in Earl Madison Ray's household on the 1930 Census in Precinct 1, Dawson County, Texas.3 
(son) Census194011 April 1940 Joseph, Earl, John, Stanley and Preston was listed as a son in Earl Madison Ray's household on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.1 
(Informant) Death9 January 1963 Joseph gave Earl Madison Ray's information for the death certificate.4 

Citations

  1. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S5119] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Birth Index, 1903-1997.
  3. [S6350] 1930, Dawson County, Texas.
  4. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.

Julia Ray1

F, b. circa 1854
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 1854 Julia was born circa 1854 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.

Lena Sportsman Ray1,2

F, b. 12 September 1894, d. 22 January 1994
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*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) 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 
Married Namecirca 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) Death25 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 

Family

Oscar Lee Boland b. 4 Oct 1883, d. 25 Dec 1961
Marriage*circa 1913 She married Oscar Lee Boland circa 1913.2,5 
Children

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. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  5. [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
  6. [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
  7. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  8. [S3094] United States Government, World War II draft registration of Men, 1942.
  9. [S10958] 1950, Callahan County, Texas.
  10. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  11. [S4850] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Death Index, 1890-1976.
  12. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Leta Ray1

F, b. circa 1911
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*circa 1911 Leta Ray was born circa 1911 in Texas.1 
 She is the daughter of Robert Lee Ray and Mary Ellen Cozart.1 
(daughter) Census19208 January 1920 Velma, Ina, Leta and Ida was listed as a daughter in Robert Lee Ray's household on the 1920 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.2 
(daughter) Census19309 April 1930 Leta and Ida was listed as a daughter in Robert Lee Ray's household on the 1930 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.1 

Citations

  1. [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  2. [S3628] 1920, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.

Lilburn Benjamin Ray1,2,3

M, b. 14 December 1913, d. 2 May 1978
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
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) Census192010 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) Census19308 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

  1. [S3700] 1920, Gray County, Texas.
  2. [S3701] 1930, Deaf Smith County, Texas.
  3. [S4498] K Mathis, Texas Mathis Family (with sources).
  4. [S1737] California Death Index 1940 - 1997.
  5. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Madge Ray1

F, b. circa 1903
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
Birth*circa 1903 Madge Ray was born circa 1903 in Texas.1 
 She is the daughter of Cary M Ray and Marie Barnes Rawlings.1 
(daughter) Census19206 January 1920 Madge and Alma was listed as a daughter in Wayne Thompson's household on the 1920 Census in Childress, Childress County, Texas. Household includes mother-in-law Catherine Rollins.1 

Citations

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

Marion Ray1

M, b. circa 1841
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  Marion Ray was also known as Jas M.2,3 
Birth*circa 1841 Marion was born circa 1841 in Mississippi.2,3 
 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.3 
(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.2 

Citations

  1. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  2. [S4883] 1860, Jasper County, Mississippi.
  3. [S10092] 1850, Marion County, Mississippi.

Mark P Ray1

M, b. circa 1933
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
Birth*circa 1933 Mark P Ray was born circa 1933 in Texas.1 
 He is the son of Pleasant Morrell Ray and Etna Aline Leveridge.1 
(son) Census19406 April 1940 Morrell and Mark was listed as a son in Ples M Ray's household on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.1 
Marriage* Mark P Ray married Bobbie (?).2 

Family

Bobbie (?)

Citations

  1. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Mary Ray1

F, b. 24 May 1888, d. 8 November 1969
Pedigree
Father*Joseph Jackson Ray2 b. 21 Jan 1851, d. 29 Jun 1928
Mother*Sarah Frances Morgan2 b. 21 Sep 1856, d. 18 Feb 1900
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*24 May 1888 Mary Ray was born on 24 May 1888 in Texas.1,3 
 She was the daughter of Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances Morgan.2 
(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 
Married Namecirca 1906  As of circa 1906, Mary Ray married name was Anderson (Ray).4 
Marriage*circa 1906 She married William Leslie Anderson circa 1906.4 
Census1910*16 April 1910 Mary was listed as William Leslie Anderson's wife on the 1910 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.4 
(Witness) Physical Attributes12 September 1918 Mary Ray witnessed the physical attributes of William Leslie Anderson on 12 September 1918 in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas; short.5 
Census1920*5 January 1920 Mary was listed as William Leslie Anderson's wife on the 1920 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.6 
Census1930*4 April 1930 Mary was listed as William Leslie Anderson's wife on the 1930 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.7 
Census1940*2 April 1940 Mary was listed as William Leslie Anderson's wife on the 1940 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.8 
(wife) Death16 September 1962 Mary's husband, William, died on 16 September 1962 in Eastland County, Texas.9,10,3,11 
Death*8 November 1969 Mary Ray died on 8 November 1969 in Jefferson County, Texas, at age 81.3 
Burial* She was buried in Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.9 

Family

William Leslie Anderson b. 9 Jul 1882, d. 16 Sep 1962
Marriage*circa 1906 She married William Leslie Anderson circa 1906.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S521] 1880, Alvarado Township, Johnson County, Texas, p. 316C.
  3. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  4. [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
  5. [S2054] WWI Draft registration cards.
  6. [S3628] 1920, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  7. [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  8. [S5740] 1940, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  9. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  10. [S2325] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Index 1903-2000.
  11. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.

Matilda Pearl Ray1

F, b. 6 March 1890, d. 16 August 1906
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
Name Variation  Matilda Pearl Ray was also known as Tip. 
Birth*6 March 1890 Matilda was born on 6 March 1890 in Texas.1 
 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.2 
Death*16 August 1906 Matilda died on 16 August 1906 in Jericho, Donley County, Texas, at age 16.1,3 
Burial* She was buried in Jericho Cemetery, Jericho, Donley County, Texas.3 

Citations

  1. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  2. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Mattie Ina Ray1,2

F, b. February 1899
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
Birth*February 1899 Mattie Ina Ray was born in February 1899 in Texas.1 
 She was the daughter of Cary M Ray and Marie Barnes Rawlings.1 
(daughter) Census19005 June 1900 Mattie was listed as a daughter in Cary M Ray's household on the 1900 Census in Precinct 1, Donley County, Texas.1 
(step daughter) Census19303 April 1930 Mattie was listed as a step daughter in Wayne Thompson's household on the 1930 Census in Childress, Childress County, Texas. Household also includes single stepdaughter Kathryn Moreland age 18.2 

Citations

  1. [S1943] 1900, Precinct No. 1, Donley County, Texas.
  2. [S5314] 1930, Childress County, Texas.

Morrell Herman Ray1,2

M, b. 4 December 1930, d. 12 September 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
Birth*4 December 1930 Morrell Herman Ray was born on 4 December 1930 in Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.1,2 
 He was the son of Pleasant Morrell Ray and Etna Aline Leveridge.1 
(son) Census19406 April 1940 Morrell and Mark was listed as a son in Ples M Ray's household on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.1 
Marriage*8 September 1953 Morrell Herman Ray married Haruko Nakatani on 8 September 1953 in US Embassy, Fujoka, Japan.2 
(husband) Death28 February 1996 Morrell's wife, Haruko, died on 28 February 1996.2 
Marriage*1 November 1997 Morrell Herman Ray married Ima Ruth Page on 1 November 1997 in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas.2 
Death*12 September 2006 Morrell Herman Ray died on 12 September 2006 in Eastland County, Texas, at age 75.2 

Family 1

Haruko Nakatani d. 28 Feb 1996
Marriage*8 September 1953 He married Haruko Nakatani on 8 September 1953 in US Embassy, Fujoka, Japan.2 

Family 2

Ima Ruth Page b. 6 Jan 1934
Marriage*1 November 1997 Morrell Herman Ray married Ima Ruth Page on 1 November 1997 in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas.2 

Citations

  1. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Nancy Elvira Ray1,2,3

F, b. 1854, d. 23 August 1913
Pedigree
Father*James Marion Ray b. 1818
Mother*Caroline Collins Bennett b. 20 Jan 1819, d. 28 Feb 1890
RelationshipGreat-grandaunt of Earl Woodrow Riley
Birth*1854 Nancy Elvira Ray was born in 1854 in Louisiana.2,3 
 She was the daughter 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.2 
Married Name1877  As of 1877, Nancy Elvira Ray married name was Bailey (Ray).3 
Marriage*1877 She married George Washington Bailey in 1877 in Texas.3 
Census1900*16 June 1900 Nancy was listed as George Washington Bailey's wife on the 1900 Census in Precinct 6, Eastland County, Texas.4 
(wife) Death25 November 1901 Nancy's husband, George, died on 25 November 1901 in Eastland County, Texas.3 
Census1910*26 April 1910 Nancy was listed as the head of a family on the 1910 Census in Precinct 6, Eastland County, Texas.5 
Death*23 August 1913 She died on 23 August 1913 in Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.3 
Burial* She was buried in Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.3 

Family

George Washington Bailey b. 20 May 1857, d. 25 Nov 1901
Marriage*1877 She married George Washington Bailey in 1877 in Texas.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S848] Melba Corcoran, World Family Tree Volume 5, tree 0317.
  2. [S4883] 1860, Jasper County, Mississippi.
  3. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  4. [S4994] 1900, Eastland County, Texas.
  5. [S6351] 1910, Eastland County, Texas.

Oren Cecil Ray1

M, b. 29 June 1912, d. 13 August 1973
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
Name Variation  Oren Cecil Ray was also known as Buster Ray.1 
Birth*29 June 1912 He was born on 29 June 1912 in Texas.1,2,3 
 He was the son of Robert Lee Ray and Mary Ellen Cozart.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.4 
(son) Census19309 April 1930 Oren was listed as a son in Robert Lee Ray's household on the 1930 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.1 
Census1940*8 April 1940 Oren was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.5 
Last Residence* According to Social Security Administration the last residence of Oren Cecil Ray was in Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.2 
Death*13 August 1973 He died on 13 August 1973 in Dallas, Dallas County, Texas, at age 61.6,2 
Burial* He was buried in Mount Olivet Cemetery, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.7 

Citations

  1. [S2428] 1930, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  2. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.
  3. [S7147] Texas Depatment of Health, Texas Death Certificates 1903-1982.
  4. [S3628] 1920, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  5. [S5740] 1940, Fort Worth, Tarrant County, Texas.
  6. [S4190] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Deaths, 1890-1976.
  7. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.

Permilla Ann Ray1,2

F, b. circa 1823
Pedigree
Birth*circa 1823 Permilla was born circa 1823 in Kentucky.2 
Married Name15 November 1838  As of 15 November 1838, Permilla Ann Ray married name was Brooks.3 
Marriage*15 November 1838 She married first M L Brooks on 15 November 1838 in Warren County, Illinois.3 
Marriage*22 May 1845 Permilla Ann Ray married second Thomas Henson Riggs, son of John Riggs and Martha Riggs, on 22 May 1845 in Warren County, Illinois.1,4 
Married Name22 May 1845  As of 22 May 1845, Permilla Ann Ray married name was Riggs (Ray). 
Census1850*30 September 1850 On the 1850 census, Thomas Henson Riggs's household included Permilla in Warren County, Illinois.5 
Census1870*12 August 1870 On the 1870 census, Thomas Henson Riggs's household included Permilla in Ulysses Precinct, Butler County, Nebraska.6 

Family 1

M L Brooks
Marriage*15 November 1838 She married first M L Brooks on 15 November 1838 in Warren County, Illinois.3 

Family 2

Thomas Henson Riggs b. 13 Apr 1824, d. 1 Feb 1911
Marriage*22 May 1845 Permilla Ann Ray married second Thomas Henson Riggs, son of John Riggs and Martha Riggs, on 22 May 1845 in Warren County, Illinois.1,4 

Citations

  1. [S935] World Family Tree Volume 18, tree 1755.
  2. [S959] 1850, Warren County, Illinois.
  3. [S1061] Illinois, Marriage Register Index, 1763-1900.
  4. [S2185] 1860, Warren County, Illinois.
  5. [S959] 1850, Warren County, Illinois, p. 40.
  6. [S3147] 1870, Butler County, Nebraska.

Pleasant Morrell Ray1

M, b. 27 December 1898, d. 6 April 1993
Pedigree
Pleasant M Ray
Father*Joseph Jackson Ray2 b. 21 Jan 1851, d. 29 Jun 1928
Mother*Sarah Frances Morgan2 b. 21 Sep 1856, d. 18 Feb 1900
Relationship1st cousin 2 times removed of Earl Woodrow Riley
Name Variation  Pleasant Morrell Ray was also known as Ples M.3 
Birth*27 December 1898 He was born on 27 December 1898 in Callahan County, Texas.2,1,4 
 He was the son of Joseph Jackson Ray and Sarah Frances Morgan.2 
(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.1 
(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.5 
(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.2 
Marriage*14 February 1921 Pleasant Morrell Ray married Etna Aline Leveridge on 14 February 1921 in Callahan County, Texas.4,6,7 
Census1930*12 April 1930 Ples was listed as the head of a family on the 1930 Census in Precinct 8, Callahan County, Texas.6 
Census1940*6 April 1940 Ples was listed as the head of a family on the 1940 Census in Putnam, Callahan County, Texas.3 
(husband) Death26 October 1989 Pleasant's wife, Etna, died on 26 October 1989 in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas.4,8,9 
Death*6 April 1993 Pleasant Morrell Ray died on 6 April 1993 in Cisco, Eastland County, Texas, at age 94.4,9 
Burial* He was buried in Scranton Cemetery, Scranton, Eastland County, Texas.4 

Family

Etna Aline Leveridge b. 10 Feb 1903, d. 26 Oct 1989
Marriage*14 February 1921 He married Etna Aline Leveridge on 14 February 1921 in Callahan County, Texas.4,6,7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S4019] 1900, Callahan County, Texas.
  2. [S4018] 1920, Callahan County, Texas.
  3. [S5993] 1940, Callahan County, Texas.
  4. [S4030] Find a Grave, Find a Grave.
  5. [S4020] 1910, Callahan County, Texas.
  6. [S5994] 1930, Callahan County, Texas.
  7. [S8834] Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1817-1965.
  8. [S4850] Church of Jesus Christ Latter-day Saints, TX, Death Index, 1890-1976.
  9. [S810] United States Social Security Administration, US Social Security Death Index.