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Benjamin Oat Wray 1757–1849 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 28 May 1757

Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America

Death Date: 6 Apr 1849

Death Location: Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America

Father: Moses Wray

Mother: Elizabeth Morris

Spouse(s): Susannah Hall

Children(s): Jesse Ray, Titus Wray, Chesley Wray, Lott Wray

Benjamin Oat Wray was born in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Moses Wray And Elizabeth Mary Morris. Benjamin Oat Wray married Susannah Poteet Hall, and had children including Chesley Wray, Jesse Ray, Lott V Wray, Titus Wray. Benjamin Oat Wray passed away in 1849 in Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Biography

  • Benjamin Oat Wray was born in 1757 in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America, the child of Moses Wray And Elizabeth Mary Morris.
  • Benjamin Oat Wray married Susannah Poteet Hall, and had children including Chesley Wray, Jesse Ray, Lott V Wray, Titus Wray.
  • Benjamin Oat Wray passed away in 1849 in Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America.

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Benjamin Wray's Ancestors

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Benjamin Wray
1757–1849
Birth Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Parents
Moses Wray
1727–1802
James River, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Elizabeth (Mary) Morris
1735–1805
Augusta County, Virginia, United States of America
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Benjamin Wray's Descendants

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Benjamin (Oat) Wray (28 May 1757–6 Apr 1849) m. Susannah (Poteet\) Hall (1767–07 May 1832)
  1. 1. Jesse Ray 1785–1858 m. Frances ("Frankey") Stribling 1788–1860
    1. 1. William ("Willis") Ray 1801–1848 m. Alcy (Allie Cynthia) Hagans 1797–1881
      1. 1. Frances (Banion) Ray 1829–1925 m. James (Henry) Spoonemore 1828–1900
        1. 1. Francis (Marion) Spoonemore 1857–1941 m. Clara (Jessica) Dillon 1863–1946
        2. 2. Isabelle Gause 1869–1921
        3. 3. Benjamin (Franklin) Spoonemore 1875–1961
        4. 4. George (Monroe) Spoonemore 1871–1936
        5. 5. Jesse (Columbus) Spoonemore 1851–1935
        6. 6. Sarah (C) Spoonemore 1853–1923
        7. 7. William (H) Spoonemore 1855–
        8. 8. Mary (I) Spoonemore 1863–
        9. 9. Elisabeth Spoonemore 1865–
        10. 10. Susan Spoonemore 1867–
        11. 11. Francis Spoonemore 1869–
        12. 12. Emeline Spoonemore 1868–
  2. 2. Titus Wray 1808–1871
  3. 3. Chesley Wray 1787–1872
  4. 4. Lott (V.) Wray 1817–1896

Benjamin Wray's Timeline

2 Records

1757
28 May 1757
Birth of Benjamin Oat Wray in Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
1849
6 Apr 1849
Age 92
Death of Benjamin Oat Wray in Boones Mill, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
Boones Mill, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 28 May 1757
    Event Place: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 6 Apr 1849
    Event Place: Boones Mill, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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