39. John Wallace RAY 1, 2, 3, 4 (Samuel , Benjamin ) was born in 1825 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He died in , Carter, Kentucky, USA ?.
John married 2, 3 (1) Sarah Ann TYREE 1 daughter of TYREE and Jemima HORSLEY on 28 Dec 1849 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA ?. The marriage ended in divorce.
MARRIAGE: Sarah left John abt 1855. divorced in 1858.
John married 2, 3 (2) Nancy HICKS 1 daughter of Henry HICKS and Sarah NOLEN on 24 May 1860 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA. Nancy was born in 1840 in Virginia, USA.
BIRTH: Notation on card J-33 indicates that Nancy may have been born in 1841 in Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
They had the following children:
158 F i Sarah RAY 1, 2 was born on 10 Jun 1861 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA. 159 M ii Samuel RAY 1, 2, 3 was born in 1867 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Samuel /Ray/, RIN 5687.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Samuel /Ray/, RIN 5749.160 M iii John Henry RAY 1, 2 was born in 1869.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as John /Ray/, RIN 6164.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as John /Ray/, RIN 6409.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as John /Ray/, RIN 6739.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as John /Ray/, RIN 6300.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as John /Ray/, RIN 7176.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as John /Ray/, RIN 6846.161 F iv Mary Catherine RAY 1, 2, 3, 4 was born in 1872 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA. Mary married 2 William MCCLEASTER 1. + 162 F v Elizabeth RAY 163 M vi William RAY 1, 2 was born about 1880 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William Lincous /Ray/, RIN 3960.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William /Ray/, RIN 5738.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William Lincous /Ray/, RIN 3979.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William /Ray/, RIN 5800.+ 164 M vii Marion Francis RAY 165 F viii Easter RAY 1 was born in Sep 1880 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA. Easter married 2 John ELLIS 1. 166 M ix James Wesley RAY 1, 2, 3 was born in 1870 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as James /Ray/, RIN 5506.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as James /Ray/, RIN 5559.
40. William RAY 1, 2, 3, 4 (Samuel , Benjamin ) was born in 1828 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William /Ray/, RIN 3681.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William /Ray/, RIN 3698.
BIOGRAPHY: lived Carter Co, Ky
William married 3 (1) Bisha GILLIAM 1, 2 on 6 Jun 1853 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA. Bisha was born in 1827 in ,, Kentucky, USA.
They had the following children:
167 F i Martha Jane RAY 1 was born in , Carter, Kentucky, USA.
MARRIAGE: Married at home of Wm. Ray, John Burton & N.T. Burkett were witnesses.
BIRTH: No birthdate found so far, however should be in middle 1800's since marriage was 1865.Martha married 2 Gorden Seaforth MC CORMICK 1 on 28 Mar 1865.
William married 2 (2) Julia Ann COBURN 1 on 29 Jul 1867 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA.
50. James Wesley RAY "Wes" 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Samuel , Benjamin ) was born in 1847 in , Carter, Kentucky, USA. He died on 6 Dec 1916 in , Greenup, Kentucky, USA.
DEATH: ?? Greenup Co, Ky
BURIAL: Phelps Cemetary, Flatwoods, ??
James married Tabitha G. MYERS 1, 2, 3, 4 on 1 Jan 1872 in , Greenup, Kentucky, USA. Tabitha was born in 1855. She died on 1 Jan 1872 in , Greenup, Kentucky, USA.
They had the following children:
168 M i George RAY "Dump" 1 was born in ,Greenup, Kentucky, USA. He died on 11 Nov 1932. He was buried in Flatwoods,, Kentucky, USA.
BIOGRAPHY: Never married
BURIAL: Buried in Phelps Cemetary+ 169 F ii LouAnne RAY 170 F iii Rose Ellen RAY 1. + 171 M iv Samuel RAY
56. Melvina RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1832 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Melvina /Ray/, RIN 6217.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Melvina /Ray/, RIN 6463.
BIOGRAPHY: Edward & Malvina lived on River Mtn.
Melvina married 4, 5 Edward SAULS 1, 2, 3 on 9 Jul 1863. Edward was born in 1837.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Edward /Sauls/, RIN 3640.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Edward /Sauls/, RIN 3657.
They had the following children:
172 F i Lavina SAULS 1, 2, 3 was born in 1865. 173 M ii Edmund SAULS 1, 2, 3 was born in 1868. 174 F iii Flora SAULS 1, 2, 3 was born in 1870.
57. Madison RAY 1, 2, 3 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1833 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He died in 1863 in Abingdon, , Virginia, USA. The cause of death was flu.
DEATH: in hospital of flu. Was in CSA army at time of death.
MADISON WAS PART OF THE 1ST REGIMENT OF THE VIRGINIA VOLUNTEERS IN 1861 UNDER CAPTAIN SIMON HUNTS CO LIGHT INFATRY FROM RUSSELL COUNTY KNOWN AS THE NEW GARDEN FEARNOTS. THEY LEFT HONAKER FOR ABINGDON, VA TO TAKE THEIR TRAINING. MADISON CAME DOWN WITH THE FLU AND WAS SENT TO THE OLD ABINGDON HOSPITAL. HE TOOK PNEUMONIA AND DIED THERE.
BIRTH: According to Carl Ray research from census, Madison was oldest son and born in 1833.
Madison married 2 Lydia HONAKER 1 daughter of Isaac HONAKER and Sarah WHITT on 29 Mar 1858 in New Garden, Russell, Virginia. Lydia was born in 1842. She died in Scott County, Virginia.
They had the following children:
+ 175 M i Evert RAY 176 F ii Dora RAY 1, 2.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Dora /Ray/, RIN 6899.
177 F iii Rachel RAY 1, 2.
58. Celia RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1837 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Celia //, RIN 4535.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Celia //, RIN 4568.
Celia married 4 Harvey TAYLOR 1, 2, 3 son of Nimrod TAYLOR and Elizabeth WHITT on 3 Jul 1856 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. Harvey was born in 1837.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Harvey /Taylor/, RIN 5903.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Harvey /Taylor/, RIN 5977.
They had the following children:
178 F i Jane TAYLOR 1, 2, 3 was born in 1858. 179 F ii Emily TAYLOR 1 was born in 1860. 180 F iii Rachel TAYLOR 1 was born in 1862. 181 M iv Matthew TAYLOR 1, 2 was born in 1864. 182 M v John TAYLOR 1, 2, 3, 4 was born in 1866. 183 F vi Lucinda TAYLOR 1 was born in 1869. 184 F vii Amanda TAYLOR 1.
This reference is barely legible on the card. This appears to be correct but aught to be confirmed.Amanda married Ira H. 1.
59. Elisha "Elias" RAY 1, 2, 3 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1839 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He died on 2 Mar 1862.
BIOGRAPHY: He served as a private in Capt. Robert L. Cowan's 37th Virginia Regiment (CSA), was killed about 4 miles South of Winchester, Virginia. (Poss. Battle of Kernstown per H. Greg Poynor LDS PRF Pin #824463)
Elisha married 5 Cynthia R. HONAKER 1, 2, 3, 4 daughter of Isaac HONAKER and Sarah about 1860. Cynthia was born about 1836 in , Russell, Virginia.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Cynthia R. /HONAKER/, RIN 6824.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Cynthia /Honaker/, RIN 5000.
They had the following children:
+ 185 M i Robert Elisha "Elias" RAY
62. Nancy Jane RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1845 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
Nancy married 2 Isaac PRESLEY 1.
They had the following children:
+ 186 M i Thomas H. PRESLEY
64. Frances "Frank" RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1852 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
BIRTH: 1890 census has Frank's birth May 1860 and 1910 census lists it as 1869.
Frances married 2 (1) Patty PECK 1 daughter of Claborn PECK and Letta on 13 Aug 1889. Patty was born in 1871.
They had the following children:
187 F i Fannie RAY 1, 2.
Half Sister to Claude, see C-23
Frances married 3 (2) Mary (Honaker) POTTER 1, 2 daughter of Jake POTTER and Leah on 8 Sep 1909. Mary was born in 1884.
MARRIAGE: Mary was widdowed by a Honaker before marrying Frank.
They had the following children:
+ 188 M ii Abraham RAY 189 M iii Claude RAY 1 was born on 4 Jan 1915 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He died on 24 Sep 1982. He was buried in Ray Cemetary- Rte 640 Blackford, Virginia. Claude married Margie 1.
65. William R. RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1850 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
William married 7, 8 Mary Jane CLARK 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 daughter of Phoebe on 3 Dec 1873. Mary was born in 1854.
They had the following children:
190 F i Nancy RAY "Nannie" 1, 2, 3 was born in 1875 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. Nancy married 2 George W. WHITE 1 son of Wilson WHITE and Mahala on 22 Mar 1893 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. George was born in 1873. 191 M ii Floyd RAY 1, 2, 3 was born in 1875. He died on 1 May 1887.
DEATH: Died at age 12 years+ 192 M iii Madison RAY + 193 M iv Charles RAY + 194 M v Haze RAY + 195 F vi Dora RAY + 196 F vii Agnes Haze RAY 197 M viii George RAY 1, 2, 3, 4 was born about 1890 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as George E. /Ray/, RIN 5441.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as George /Ray/, RIN 7596.
BIOGRAPHY: Lived in Boston, Massachusetts, USA in 1975
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as George /Ray/, RIN 4439.198 ix Ebba RAY 1, 2 was born in 1879.
BIRTH: Possible that this child died young according to notation on card file. There was no apparent marriage file found.199 F x Rachel RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born in 1883 in , Russell, Virginia, USA.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Rachel /Ray/, RIN 7595.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Rachel /Ray/, RIN 4445.Rachel married 2 Henry GRIFFITH 1 son of Shade GRIFFITH ? on 16 Apr 1901. Henry was born in 1879.
66. Robert E. RAY 1, 2, 3, 4 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born in 1853 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He died in 1910 in , Buchanan, Virginia, USA.
Robert married 4, 5, 6 Sarah Angeline HUBBARD 1, 2, 3 daughter of William HUBBARD and Mary ROPER on 5 Nov 1879. Sarah was born in 1849.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Sarah Angeline /Hubbard/, RIN 4311.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Angeline /Hubbard/, RIN 3877.Had another husband, unknown at this point, but have information that she had other children with a different father.
They had the following children:
200 F i Delilah RAY "Lila" 1, 2, 3, 4 was born about 1880 in , Buchanan, Virginia, USA. 201 F ii Malvina or Melvina RAY "Viney" 1, 2 was born in 1881 in , Buchanan, Virginia, USA. Malvina married 2 William J. MCGLOTHLIN 1 son of Davis MCGLOTHLIN and Polly on 30 Aug 1899 in , Buchanan, Virginia, USA. + 202 F iii Clarissa RAY 203 M iv Lincous RAY 1.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William Lincous /Ray/, RIN 3960.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as William Lincous /Ray/, RIN 3979.
RESEARCH-FOR-MERGE: This individual might be the same as Lincous /Ray/, RIN 3979.+ 204 M v Alexander RAY
67. Johnson Donte RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 (Iradell , Benjamin ) was born on 12 Oct 1860 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He died on 19 Aug 1934. He was related to his parents by guardianship.
FAMILY: Per J-35 Johnson Dante Ray, Iradell and Rhoda may be grandparents. Per G-5 George Ray, George and "Dante" were sons of a Ray killed in the Civil War and raised by grandparents. Elisha is recorded as having been killed in the civil war. Elisha would have been 19 when Johnson "Dante" was born. Per R-16, Robert Elisha "Elias" Ray had no sibs.
BIRTH: from tombstone
BURIAL: Ray cemetary Rte. 640 Blackford, VA
Johnson married 5, 6 Cosby Ann RAY (Plaster) 1, 2, 3, 4 daughter of Mary Elizabeth RAY on 5 Jul 1888 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. Cosby was born 7 in 1871 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. She died in 1954. Cosby was counted in a census 8 in 1880 in Elk Garden, Russell, Virginia.
FAMILY: Cosby was raised by Harvey Plaster per J-35 Johnson Dante Ray. Her notes indicate that Cosby was 15 when her mother married Harvey. Cosby listed her last name as Plaster on her marriage license. Cosby had no siblings.
DEATH: Per tombstone 1871-1954
BURIAL: Ray Cemetary, Rte 640, Blackford, Virginia, USA
They had the following children:
205 M i Alafair RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born in 1889 in Russell County, Virginia. Alafair married 1 T.G. HESS daughter of John D. HESS and Mary on 16 Oct 1905. T.G. was born in 1883. + 206 M ii Alonzo RAY 207 M iii Newton Glen RAY 1, 2 was born in 1895 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He was christened in , Russell, Virginia, USA. He died in 1903.
DEATH: age 8+ 208 M iv King James RAY 209 F v Bessie RAY 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 was born in 1900 in , Russell, Virginia, USA. She died in 1969. She was buried 6 in Ray Cemetary. + 210 M vi Burke John RAY + 211 F vii Bertha C. RAY