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Benjamin Franklin Ray 1898–1978 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Mar 1898

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: May 1978

Death Location: Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA

Father: Richardson Ray

Mother: Mattie Ray

Spouse(s): Ruby Horton

Children(s): Virginia Ray, Virginia Ray, Robert Ray

The story of Benjamin Franklin Ray began in 1898 in Alabama. In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Ray resided in Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Ray resided in Langdale, Shawmut and River View, Chambers, Alabam. Benjamin Franklin Ray married Ruby Iverdale Horton, and had children including Bayu Ray, Loward Ray, Robert Boyce Ray, Royce Ray, Virginia O Ray, Virginia Ray. Benjamin Franklin Ray passed away in 1978 in Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Benjamin Franklin Ray began in 1898 in Alabama.
  • In 1900, Benjamin Franklin Ray resided in Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Benjamin Franklin Ray resided in Langdale, Shawmut and River View, Chambers, Alabam.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ray married Ruby Iverdale Horton, and had children including Bayu Ray, Loward Ray, Robert Boyce Ray, Royce Ray, Virginia O Ray, Virginia Ray.
  • Benjamin Franklin Ray passed away in 1978 in Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Richardson Ray
1854–1918
Birth Location: Georgia
RR
Mattie Ray
1873–1948
Birth Location: Georgia
MR

Spouses(s)

Ruby Horton
1903–1976
Birth Location: Alabama
RH

Children(s)

Virginia Ray
1926–
Birth Location: Alabama
VR
Virginia Ray
1925–1989
Birth Location: Chambers County, Alabama, USA
VR
Robert Ray
1927–2005
Birth Location: Shawmut, Chambers, Alabama, USA
RR

Benjamin Ray's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Ray
1898–1978
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Richardson P Ray
1854–1918
Georgia
Mattie (Lee) Ray
1873–1948
Georgia
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Ray's Descendants

1.
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Benjamin (Franklin) Ray (Mar 1898–May 1978) m. Ruby (Iverdale) Horton (2 Dec 1903–18 Nov 1976)
  1. 1. Virginia Ray 1926–
  2. 2. Virginia (O) Ray 1925–1989
  3. 3. Robert (Boyce) Ray 1927–2005 m. Betty (Jean) Hunt 1940–2010

Benjamin Ray's Timeline

10 Records

1898
Mar 1898
Birth of Benjamin Franklin Ray in Alabama
Alabama
1900
1900
Age 2
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Langdale, Shawmut and River View, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Langdale, Shawmut and River View, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1917
1917-1918
Age 19
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Chambers, Alabama
Chambers, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 22
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Shawmut, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Shawmut, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 32
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Langdale Shamut, Riverview, Fairfax, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Langdale Shamut, Riverview, Fairfax, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1935
1935
Age 37
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Langdale, Chambers, Alabama
Langdale, Chambers, Alabama
1935
1935-1993
Age 37
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Auburn, AL
Auburn, AL
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 42
Benjamin Franklin Ray resided here in Langdale, Chambers, Alabama, USA
Langdale, Chambers, Alabama, USA
1978
May 1978
Age 80
Death of Benjamin Franklin Ray in Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Mar 1898
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Langdale, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T627_10; Page: 55A; Enumeration District: 9-31
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 417-01-1546; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shawmut, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T625_2; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 439
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Langdale Shamut, Riverview, Fairfax, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 998.0; FHL microfilm: 2339738
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Chambers; Roll: 1509365
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lanette, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 6; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1240006
    [7] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Langdale, Shawmut and River View, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T624_5; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1374018

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Lanette, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Lanette, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 6; Page: 12A; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 1240006

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Langdale, Shawmut and River View, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Langdale, Shawmut and River View, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T624_5; Page: 5A; Enumeration District: 0034; FHL microfilm: 1374018

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1917-1918
    Event Place: Chambers, Alabama
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Alabama; Registration County: Chambers; Roll: 1509365

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shawmut, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shawmut, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T625_2; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 34; Image: 439

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Langdale Shamut, Riverview, Fairfax, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Langdale Shamut, Riverview, Fairfax, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: 3; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 0028; Image: 998.0; FHL microfilm: 2339738

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Langdale, Chambers, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Langdale, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T627_10; Page: 55A; Enumeration District: 9-31

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935-1993
    Event Place: Auburn, AL
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Langdale, Chambers, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Langdale, Chambers, Alabama; Roll: T627_10; Page: 55A; Enumeration District: 9-31

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: May 1978
    Event Place: Dadeville, Tallapoosa, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 417-01-1546; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
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