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Alta M Ray 1896–1985 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Jun 1896

Birth Location: Vinton County, Ohio

Death Date: 9 Feb 1985

Death Location: Vinton, Ohio, USA

Father: James Ray

Mother: Minnie Speakman

Spouse(s): Ira Saultz

Children(s): Inez Saultz, Ethel Thompson, Mamie Saultz, Infant Saultz

In 1896, Alta M Ray entered the world in Vinton County, Ohio, born to James Raymond Ray And Minnie Idella Speakman. In 1900, Alta M Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Alta M Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA. Alta M Ray married Ira Grover Cleveland Saultz, and had children including Ethel Margureite Thompson, Inez Lucille Saultz, Infant Saultz, Mamie M Saultz. Alta M Ray passed away in 1985 in Vinton, Ohio, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1896, Alta M Ray entered the world in Vinton County, Ohio, born to James Raymond Ray And Minnie Idella Speakman.
  • In 1900, Alta M Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Alta M Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA.
  • Alta M Ray married Ira Grover Cleveland Saultz, and had children including Ethel Margureite Thompson, Inez Lucille Saultz, Infant Saultz, Mamie M Saultz.
  • Alta M Ray passed away in 1985 in Vinton, Ohio, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ray
1867–1944
Birth Location: Ray, Vinton, Ohio, United States
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Minnie Speakman
1872–1914
Birth Location: Jackson, Ohio, USA
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Spouses(s)

Ira Saultz
1892–1949
Birth Location: Vinton, Ohio, USA
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Children(s)

Inez Saultz
1915–1978
Birth Location: Ray, Vinton, Ohio, USA
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Ethel Thompson
1919–2005
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Mamie Saultz
1913–1968
Birth Location: Ohio
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Infant Saultz
1917–1917
Birth Location: Vinton County, Ohio
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Alta Ray's Ancestors

Self
Alta Ray
1896–1985
Birth Place: Vinton County, Ohio
Parents
James Raymond Ray
1867–1944
Ray, Vinton, Ohio, United States
Minnie (Idella) Speakman
1872–1914
Jackson, Ohio, USA
Grandparents
Andrew (Lewis) Speakman
1850–1912
Leo, Ohio
Frances (Emmaline) Speakman
1845–1874
Jackson, Ohio, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Speakman
1806–1892
Malinda Rutherford
1812–1877
John Speakman
1812–1899
Berthenia Witt
1810–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jesse Speakman
1784–1855
Sallie Smith
1787–1855
Howard Rutherford
1776–1849
Mary Taylor
1789–1825
James Speakman
1806–1892
Sallie Smith
1787–1855

Alta Ray's Descendants

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Alta (M) Ray (04 Jun 1896–9 Feb 1985) m. Ira (Grover Cleveland) Saultz (26 May 1892–1949)
  1. 1. Inez (Lucille) Saultz 1915–1978
  2. 2. Ethel (Margureite) Thompson 1919–2005 m. John (Mont) Thompson 1917–1978
    1. 1. Patty (Jane) Thompson 1939–1998
  3. 3. Mamie (M) Saultz 1913–1968 m. Carl (D) Sorrell 1912–1976
    1. 1. John (D.) Sorrell 1944–1994 m. Karolyn (Sue) Dorsey 1942–1989
  4. 4. Infant Saultz 1917–1917

Alta Ray's Timeline

7 Records

1896
04 Jun 1896
Birth of Alta M Ray in Vinton County, Ohio
Vinton County, Ohio
1900
1900
Age 4
Alta M Ray resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 14
Alta M Ray resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1920
1920
Age 24
Alta M Ray resided here in Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 34
Alta M Ray resided here in Hamden, Vinton, Ohio, USA
Hamden, Vinton, Ohio, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 44
Alta M Ray resided here in Hamden, Vinton, Ohio, USA
Hamden, Vinton, Ohio, USA
1985
9 Feb 1985
Age 89
Death of Alta M Ray in Vinton, Ohio, USA
Vinton, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1896
    Event Place: Vinton County, Ohio
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hamden, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3163; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 82-3
    [2] Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 011568; Volume: 25949
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio; Roll: T625_1378; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 12
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hamden, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: 1886; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341620
    [5] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 1289; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1241289
    [6] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: T624_1198; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375211
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [8] Ohio, U.S., County Marriage Records, 1774-1993

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 1289; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1241289

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: T624_1198; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375211

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hocking, Fairfield, Ohio; Roll: T625_1378; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 12

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hamden, Vinton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hamden, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: 1886; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0002; FHL microfilm: 2341620

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Hamden, Vinton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Hamden, Vinton, Ohio; Roll: T627_3163; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 82-3

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 Feb 1985
    Event Place: Vinton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ohio, Deaths, Certificate: 011568; Volume: 25949
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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