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Sarah Eliza Ray 1868–1957

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

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C Reliability
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Reliability Score: C
Basic — based on the source tree
Grade scale
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
Verification checklist
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  • Descendant's record available
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2 researchers on YourRoots have Sarah Ray in their family trees — each with their own records and documentation. Trace the migration path across 7 generations. If this ancestor is in your tree too, you can compare what you've found and fill in the gaps together.

Last updated: August 25, 2026 · Reliability: C — verified across 2 independent trees

Born 07 Nov 1868 · Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Died 13 Jul 1957 · Hoopeston, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Father Olonba C Red
Children Alonso Griffin, Cora Lena Marie Griffin

Researchers connected through Sarah Ray 1868–1957

and 1 more tree owner connected with Sarah Ray 1868–1957

Immediate Family

Spouse(s)
No spouse recorded

Biography

In 1868, Sarah Eliza Ray entered the world in Wabash County, Indiana, USA, born to olonba c red. Sarah Eliza Ray had children including alonso griffin, cora lena marie griffin. Sarah Eliza Ray passed away in 1957 in Hoopeston, Vermilion, Illinois, USA.

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Life Timeline

1868
Birth of Sarah Eliza Ray in Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Birth
1957
Death of Sarah Eliza Ray in Hoopeston, Vermilion, Illinois, USA
Death

Oldest Ancestor Line from Sarah Ray

This ancestor line traces from Pittsfield, Suffolk, England (1684) to Wabash County, Indiana, USA (1868) across 7 generations.

Direct Lineage
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Frequently Asked Questions

Sarah Ray (1868–1957) was born in Wabash County, Indiana, USA and died in Hoopeston, Vermilion, Illinois, 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 Sarah 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 7 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.

Related Records

Sarah Ray's Ancestors

Pedigree chart — 3 generations on record

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Sarah Eliza Ray PTP
1868–1957
Wabash County, Indiana, USA
Parents
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Grandparents
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Sarah Ray's Descendants

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Sarah Eliza Ray PTP 1868–1957