Who was Carolyn Wray?

Carolyn Wray (1923–1988) was born in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA and died in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Carolyn Wray 1923–1988

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: A — verified across 3 independent trees, with linked records

Born 4 Sep 1923 · Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA

Died 21 Oct 1988 · Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA

Father Earnest Binford Wray

Mother Lula Rose

Spouse Belgya

Siblings Earnest Binford Ii Wray, Larrie Wray, Manly Wray, Mary Lillian Wray

Records

1930 United States Federal Census U.S., Social Security Death Index, … Social Security Death Index (CD … Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and …

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Immediate Family

Parents

Earnest Binford Wray

Lula Rose

Spouse(s)

Belgya

Children

No children recorded

Biography

The story of Carolyn Wray began in 1923 in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA. In 1930, Carolyn Wray resided in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi. Carolyn Wray married belgya. Carolyn Wray passed away in 1988 in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA.

Sources

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Census 1930 United States Federal Census
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Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014
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Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)
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Record Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2002

Life Timeline

1923

Birth of Carolyn Wray in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA

Birth

1930

Carolyn Wray resided here in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi

Residence

1988

Death of Carolyn Wray in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Carolyn Wray

This ancestor line traces from England (1500) to Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA (1923) across 15 generations.

Direct Lineage

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Carolyn Wray (1923–1988) was born in Duck Hill, Montgomery, Mississippi, USA and died in Lancaster, Fairfield, Ohio, USA. 3 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (A) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 3 researchers on YourRoots have Carolyn in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 15 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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