Opal McCray (1914–2007) was born in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA and died in McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio, USA. 2 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Opal Fern McCray 1914–2007

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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

Born 17 Nov 1914 · Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA

Died 12 JAN 2007 · McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio, USA

Father William Kenneth Mccray

Mother Bonnie Belle Wright

Spouse Guy Ellsworth Sprouse

Children Thomas Leroy Sprouse

Siblings Jessie Harris Mccray

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Immediate Family

Parents

William Kenneth Mccray

Bonnie Belle Wright

Spouse(s)

Guy Ellsworth Sprouse

Children

Thomas Leroy Sprouse

Biography

The story of Opal Fern McCray began in 1914 in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA. Opal Fern McCray married guy ellsworth sprouse, and had children including thomas leroy sprouse. Opal Fern McCray passed away in 2007 in McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio, USA.

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Life Timeline

1914

Birth of Opal Fern McCray in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA

Birth

2007

Death of Opal Fern McCray in McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio, USA

Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Opal McCray

This ancestor line traces from Moffetts Creek, Augusta, Virginia, United States (1831) to Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA (1914) across 4 generations.

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Frequently Asked Questions

: Opal McCray (1914–2007) was born in Parkersburg, Wood County, West Virginia, USA and died in McConnelsville, Morgan, Ohio, 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 (C) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 2 researchers on YourRoots have Opal 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 4 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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