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Benjamin A Wray 1779–1882 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Aug 1779

Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, United States

Death Date: 25 Nov 1882

Death Location: Four Pole Creek, Cabell, West Virginia, United States

Father: Benjamin Wray

Mother: Susannah Poteet

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In 1779, Benjamin A Wray entered the world in Franklin, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin Oat Morris Wray And Susannah Poteet. In 1830, Benjamin A Wray resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States. In 1833, Benjamin A Wray resided in Virginia;Virginia. Benjamin A Wray passed away in 1882 in Four Pole Creek, Cabell, West Virginia, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1779, Benjamin A Wray entered the world in Franklin, Virginia, United States, born to Benjamin Oat Morris Wray And Susannah Poteet.
  • In 1830, Benjamin A Wray resided in Franklin, Virginia, United States.
  • In 1833, Benjamin A Wray resided in Virginia;Virginia.
  • Benjamin A Wray passed away in 1882 in Four Pole Creek, Cabell, West Virginia, United States.

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Benjamin Wray's Ancestors

Self
Benjamin Wray
1779–1882
Birth Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
Parents
Benjamin Oat Morris Wray
1757–1849
James River, Buckingham, Virginia, United States
Susannah Poteet
1767–1832
Bedford, Bedford, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Moses Wray
1727–1802
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Mary) Morris
1735–1805
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Moses Wray
1705–1766
Mary
1711–1773
Daniel Morris
1695–1767
Tabitha
1714–1784
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Benjamin Wray's Timeline

5 Records

1779
3 Aug 1779
Birth of Benjamin A Wray in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States
1830
1830
Age 51
Benjamin A Wray resided here in Franklin, Virginia, United States
Franklin, Virginia, United States
1833
1833;1866
Age 54
Benjamin A Wray resided here in Virginia;Virginia
Virginia;Virginia
1840
1840
Age 61
Benjamin A Wray resided here in Age 84 No Township Listed, Franklin County, VA
Age 84 No Township Listed, Franklin County, VA
1882
25 Nov 1882
Age 103
Death of Benjamin A Wray in Four Pole Creek, Cabell, West Virginia, United States
Four Pole Creek, Cabell, West Virginia, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Aug 1779
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: Clayton Wray, Descendants of Moses Wray I, 3

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1833;1866
    Event Place: Virginia;Virginia
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, Source Citation: 1830 US Census; Census Place: Franklin, Virginia; Page: 98; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 192; Family History Film: 0029671

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Age 84 No Township Listed, Franklin County, VA
    Record Source: Virginia Census

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: U.S., Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files, 1800-1900

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 25 Nov 1882
    Event Place: Four Pole Creek, Cabell, West Virginia, United States

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