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Benjamin Leroy Ray 1894–1959 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 April 1894

Birth Location: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA

Death Date: 10 Nov 1959

Death Location: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA

Father: James Ray

Mother: Minnie Speakman

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

Benjamin Leroy Ray was born in 1894 in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA, the child of James Raymond Ray And Minnie Idella Speakman. In 1900, Benjamin Leroy Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Leroy Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA. Benjamin Leroy Ray passed away in 1959 in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA.

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  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
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Biography

  • Benjamin Leroy Ray was born in 1894 in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA, the child of James Raymond Ray And Minnie Idella Speakman.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Leroy Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Leroy Ray resided in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA.
  • Benjamin Leroy Ray passed away in 1959 in Jackson, Jackson, 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)

Children(s)

Benjamin Ray's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ray
1894–1959
Birth Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
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

Benjamin Ray's Timeline

6 Records

1894
6 April 1894
Birth of Benjamin Leroy Ray in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1900
1900
Age 6
Benjamin Leroy Ray resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1910
1910
Age 16
Benjamin Leroy Ray resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1930
1930
Age 36
Benjamin Leroy Ray resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 46
Benjamin Leroy Ray resided here in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
1959
10 Nov 1959
Age 65
Death of Benjamin Leroy Ray in Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 April 1894
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942, The National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group Title: Records of the Selective Service System, 1926-1975; Record Group Number: 147
    [2] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [3] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: T627_3089; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 40-6
    [4] Ohio, Births and Christenings Index
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 1828; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341562
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 1289; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0048; FHL microfilm: 1241289
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: T624_1198; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 0055; FHL microfilm: 1375211
    [8] Ohio Soldiers in WWI
    [9] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    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: 1930
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: 1828; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0006; FHL microfilm: 2341562

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio; Roll: T627_3089; Page: 1B; Enumeration District: 40-6

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 Nov 1959
    Event Place: Jackson, Jackson, Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1861-1985
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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