YourRoots by Genomelink

Ray Stanton Avery 1907–1997

Public Tree Person

What is a Public Tree Person?

A Public Tree Person is an ancestor documented independently by multiple YourRoots tree owners. When several researchers' family histories converge on the same person, we publish a shared page that combines what they've documented.

Why this is a Public Tree Person

Full name consistent across 2 independent trees
Birth year and location consistent across 2 trees
Death year and location consistent across 2 trees

Compare a Public Tree Person with your own tree using Compare Tree.

B Reliability
B
Reliability Score: B
Medium — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

2 researchers on YourRoots have Ray Avery in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 32 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

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

Born 13 Jan 1907 · Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Died 12 Dec 1997 · Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Father Oliver Avery (1871–1959)
Mother Emma Miller Dickinson
Spouse Dorothy Louise Durfee
Siblings Perry Dickinson Avery

Researchers connected through Ray Avery 1907–1997

and 1 more tree owner connected with Ray Avery 1907–1997

Immediate Family

Biography

Ray Stanton Avery was born in 1907 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA, the child of oliver perry avery and emma miller dickinson. Ray Stanton Avery married dorothy louise durfee. Ray Stanton Avery passed away in 1997 in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA.

Sources

  1. 1
    Death Records U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014

  2. 2
    Death Records California Death Index

  3. 3
    Death Records Social Security Death Index (CD ROM)

  4. 4
    Record Web: California, Find A Grave Index, 1775-2011

Life Timeline

1907
Birth of Ray Stanton Avery in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Birth
1997
Death of Ray Stanton Avery in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Ray Avery

This ancestor line traces from Eure, Loire, Rhone-Alpes, France (1000) to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA (1907) across 32 generations.

Direct Lineage
generations

Frequently Asked Questions

Ray Avery (1907–1997) was born in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA and died in Pasadena, Los Angeles, California, 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 Ray 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 32 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.
Use the "Compare Tree" button on any researcher's profile above. You can compare your tree side by side with theirs, see where your records overlap or differ, and collaborate to fill gaps.

Ray Avery's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

Self
Ray Stanton Avery PTP
1907–1997
Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Oklahoma, USA
Parents
Oliver Perry Avery PTP
1871–1959
North Stonington, New London, Connecticut, USA
Unknown
Grandparents
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown
Unknown

Ray Avery's Descendants

1.
RA
Ray Stanton Avery PTP 1907–1997