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Benjamin "Elam" Ray 1725–1787 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 17 Oct 1725

Birth Location: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA

Death Date: 27 Mar 1787

Death Location: Massachusetts, USA

Father: Samuel Ray

Mother: Miriam Smith

Spouse(s): Sarah Bragg, Abigail Hawes

Children(s): Benjamin Ray, Gilbert Ray, Susanna Ray, Molly Ray, Abigail Ray, Tilly Ray, William Ray, Zelotes Ray

The story of Benjamin "Elam" Ray began in 1725 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. In 1750, Benjamin "Elam" Ray resided in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA. Benjamin "Elam" Ray married Abigail Hawes, Sarah Bragg, and had children including Abigail Ray, Benjamin Ray, Gilbert Ray, Jabez Ray, Molly Ray, Susanna Ray, Tilly Ray, William Ray, Zelotes Ray. Benjamin "Elam" Ray passed away in 1787 in Massachusetts, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin "Elam" Ray began in 1725 in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • In 1750, Benjamin "Elam" Ray resided in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA.
  • Benjamin "Elam" Ray married Abigail Hawes, Sarah Bragg, and had children including Abigail Ray, Benjamin Ray, Gilbert Ray, Jabez Ray, Molly Ray, Susanna Ray, Tilly Ray, William Ray, Zelotes Ray.
  • Benjamin "Elam" Ray passed away in 1787 in Massachusetts, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Benjamin Ray's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ray
1725–1787
Birth Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Parents
Samuel Ray
1687–1744
Salem, Essex County, Massachusetts, United States of America
Miriam Smith
1689–1746
Grandparents
Samuel (Ray) Sr
1652–1715
Salem Village, Essex, MA
Mary Skelton
1660–1746
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Ray
1628–1710
Sarah Rea
1630–1700
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ray's Descendants

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Benjamin ("Elam") Ray (17 Oct 1725–27 Mar 1787) m. Sarah Bragg (1743–1813) m. Abigail Hawes (1726–1758)
  1. 1. Benjamin Ray 1763–1825
    1. 1. Hugh (Charles) Ray 1785–1849 m. Jane Jeter 1788–1849
      1. 1. Hiram Ray 1814–1882 m. Rachael Jeffcoat 1817–1867 m. Harriett Dixon 1846–
        1. 1. James (Franklin) Ray 1836–1897 m. Sarah (Ann) Lovett 1838–1913
        2. 2. Harlum Ray 1874–
        3. 3. Jane Ray 1846–1861
        4. 4. Rachel Ray 1856–1928
        5. 5. Thomas (Franklin) Ray 1860–1940
        6. 6. Luvellia Bullard 1849–1932
        7. 7. Joann Griner 1850–1928
        8. 8. Bradford Ray 1840–1873
        9. 9. Benjamin Ray 1840–1898
        10. 10. Josiah Ray 1852–1926
  2. 2. Gilbert Ray 1766–1819
  3. 3. Susanna Ray 1752–
  4. 4. Molly Ray 1754–
  5. 5. Abigail Ray 1756–
  6. 6. Tilly Ray 1758–
  7. 7. William Ray 1760–
  8. 8. Zelotes Ray 1769–

Benjamin Ray's Timeline

3 Records

1725
17 Oct 1725
Birth of Benjamin "Elam" Ray in Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1750
1750-1850
Age 25
Benjamin "Elam" Ray resided here in Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
1787
27 Mar 1787
Age 62
Death of Benjamin "Elam" Ray in Massachusetts, USA
Massachusetts, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 17 Oct 1725
    Event Place: Wrentham, Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, Volume: 156

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1750-1850
    Event Place: Norfolk, Massachusetts, USA
    Record Source: Vital records of Wrentham, Massachusetts to the year 1850

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Massachusetts
    Record Source: Massachusetts, U.S., Soldiers and Sailors in the Revolutionary War

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: USA
    Record Source: The Ray genealogy

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Mar 1787
    Event Place: Massachusetts, USA

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