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Adam Wray 1788–1865 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1788

Birth Location: Franklin Co, VA

Death Date: 3 Aug 1865

Death Location: United States

Father: James Wray

Mother: Mary Talley

Spouse(s): Mary Wray

Children(s): Iredell Wray

The story of Adam Wray began in 1788 in Franklin Co, VA. In 1820, Adam Wray resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States. In 1830, Adam Wray resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States. Adam Wray married Mary Wray, and had children including Iredell James Wray. Adam Wray passed away in 1865 in United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Adam Wray began in 1788 in Franklin Co, VA.
  • In 1820, Adam Wray resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1830, Adam Wray resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States.
  • Adam Wray married Mary Wray, and had children including Iredell James Wray.
  • Adam Wray passed away in 1865 in United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Wray
1757–1834
Birth Location: Bedford County, Virginia
JW
Mary Talley
1765–1834
Birth Location: –
MT

Spouses(s)

Mary Wray
1790–1873
Birth Location: Franklin Co, VA
MW

Children(s)

Iredell Wray
1817–1904
Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, USA
IW

Adam Wray's Ancestors

Self
Adam Wray
1788–1865
Birth Place: Franklin Co, VA
Parents
James Bunting Wray
1757–1834
Bedford County, Virginia
Mary Talley
1765–1834
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Adam Wray's Descendants

1.
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Adam Wray (1788–3 Aug 1865) m. Mary Wray (1790–10 Jun 1873)
  1. 1. Iredell (James) Wray 1817–1904 m. Virginia Wray 1823–1858
    1. 1. Pinkney Wray 1844–1932 m. Cassie (W) Wray 1852–1926
      1. 1. William (Salmone) Wray 1881–1966 m. Marsella (W) Swope 1880–1956
        1. 1. Wm (Swope) Wray 1909–1976 m. Lillian Boyce 1909–1994
      2. 2. Annie Wray 1887–1889
      3. 3. Robert (W) Wray 1885–1904
      4. 4. Ernest (Hunter) Wray 1889–1958
      5. 5. Irma (Virginia) Wray 1894–1982
      6. 6. Frank (M) Wray 1891–1975
      7. 7. Pinckney (Covington) Wray 1883–1949
      8. 8. Mary (E) Dillon 1874–1947 m. James (William) Dillon 1868–1919
        1. 1. Willie (R) Dillon 1894–
        2. 2. Annie (Wray) Dillon 1895–1915
        3. 3. Ernest (Lee) Dillon 1896–1977
        4. 4. Evelyn (Martin) Dillon 1898–1994
        5. 5. Eva Dillan 1912–
        6. 6. Cleideith Dillan 1914–
        7. 7. Harold (D) Dillan 1917–
        8. 8. Clifford (L) Dillan 1910–
        9. 9. Charls (W) Dillan 1906–
        10. 10. Robert (S) Dillan 1908–
        11. 11. Josephine (D) Dillon 1908–
        12. 12. Cassie (W) Dillon 1906–
        13. 13. Cassandra (Ward) Dillon 1905–1992
        14. 14. James (William) Dillon 1902–1917
        15. 15. Josephine (Dorothy) Dillon 1907–1994
        16. 16. John (LaFayette) Dillon 1910–1972
        17. 17. Royal (Beckam) Dillon 1894–1974
        18. 18. Mary (Elizabeth) Dillon 1900–1972
      9. 9. Martha Wray 1877–1961
      10. 10. James (R) Wray 1875–1948
      11. 11. John (LaFayette) Wray 1878–1950
    2. 2. Maria Wray 1851–1915
    3. 3. William Wray 1843–1913
    4. 4. Malinda Wray 1846–1916
    5. 5. Armena (Rebecca) Wray 1850–1933
    6. 6. Peter (Reamey) Wray 1854–1934
    7. 7. Malinda Wray 1846–1916
    8. 8. Mary (Molly) Wray 1848–1918
    9. 9. Rebecca Wray 1851–1921

Adam Wray's Timeline

6 Records

1788
1788
Birth of Adam Wray in Franklin Co, VA
Franklin Co, VA
1820
1820
Age 32
Adam Wray resided here in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 42
Adam Wray resided here in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States
1840
1840
Age 52
Adam Wray resided here in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States
1860
1860
Age 72
Adam Wray resided here in North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia, United States
North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia, United States
1865
3 Aug 1865
Age 77
Death of Adam Wray in Franklin Co, VA
Franklin Co, VA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1788
    Event Place: Franklin Co, VA
    Record Source:
    [1] Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia; Roll: M653_1346; Page: 317; Image: 325; Family History Library Film: 805346
    [3] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 892.004; Source type: Pedigree chart; Number of Pages: 7

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Franklin, Virginia; Page: 162; NARA Roll: M33_136; Image: 180

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: Franklin, Virginia; Page: 99; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 192; Family History Film: 0029671

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Franklin, Virginia; Roll: 559; Page: 344; Image: 701; Family History Library Film: 0029686

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia; Roll: M653_1346; Page: 317; Image: 325; Family History Library Film: 805346

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1865
    Event Place: Franklin Co, VA
    Record Source: Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: United States
    Record Source: Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index
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