Lydia Ray (1768–1842) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Lydia Ray 1768–1842

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 17 Jul 1768 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

Died 23 Aug 1842 · Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

Father Alexander Ray

Mother Elizabeth Barnard

Siblings Alexander Ray, Anna Ray, Elizabeth Ray, Hephzibah Ray, Hepsabeth Ray, Isaiah Ray, Matilda Ray, Obediah Ray Sr, Peter Ray, Reuben Ray, Sarah Ray, Tristram Ray

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Immediate Family

Parents

Alexander Ray

Elizabeth Barnard

Spouse(s)

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Children

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Biography

The story of Lydia Ray began in 1768 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. Lydia Ray passed away in 1842 in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA.

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1768

Birth of Lydia Ray in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

Birth

1842

Death of Lydia Ray in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Lydia Ray

This ancestor line traces from Alwington, Devonshire, England (1336) to Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, United States (1768) across 16 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Lydia Ray (1768–1842) was born in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA and died in Nantucket, Nantucket, Massachusetts, USA. 2 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 (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Lydia 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 16 generations of this lineage geographically.
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