YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Charles Leonard Ray 1900–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 3 Oct 1900

Birth Location: Mobile, Alabama, USA

Death Date: abt 1948

Death Location: Phenix City, Russell, Alabama, USA

Father: Charles Ray

Mother: Emma Burson

Spouse(s): Wilma O'Grady

Children(s): Robert Jr, Ann Ray, Lester Ray

The story of Charles Leonard Ray began in 1900 in Mobile, Alabama, USA. In 1910, Charles Leonard Ray resided in Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama. Charles Leonard Ray married Wilma Ann O Grady, and had children including Ann Ray, Lester Homer Ray, Robert Leonard Ray Jr. Charles Leonard Ray passed away in 1948 in Phenix City, Russell, Alabama, USA.

Find more search results for Charles Ray
CR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Charles Leonard Ray began in 1900 in Mobile, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1910, Charles Leonard Ray resided in Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama.
  • Charles Leonard Ray married Wilma Ann O Grady, and had children including Ann Ray, Lester Homer Ray, Robert Leonard Ray Jr.
  • Charles Leonard Ray passed away in 1948 in Phenix City, Russell, Alabama, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Charles Ray's Ancestors

Self
Charles Ray
1900–1948
Birth Place: Mobile, Alabama, USA
Parents
Charles Harry Ray
1875–1910
Camden, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Emma (Ophelia) Burson
1870–1930
Camden, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Grandparents
Charles (Campbell) Ray
1838–1912
Camden, Wilcox, Alabama, United States
Sarah (Johnson) Stroud
1846–1913
Alabama, United States
Isaac (Bartlett) Burson
1846–1911
Wilcox County, Alabama, USA
Matilda (Ann) Watson
1850–1891
Wilcox County, Alabama, USA
Great-Grandparents
Richard Burson
1818–1886
Henrietta Drew
1820–1885
John Watson
1825–1877
Sarah Wright
1830–1904
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Joseph Burson
1771–1851
Leah Joseph
1775–1843
DREW
1798–
George Watson
1795–1837
Nancy Hurt
1801–1837

Charles Ray's Descendants

1.
CR
Charles (Leonard) Ray (3 Oct 1900–abt 1948) m. Wilma (Ann) O'Grady (10 Aug 1904–28 Apr 1995)
  1. 1. Robert (Leonard Ray) Jr 1920–1959
  2. 2. Ann Ray 1920–
  3. 3. Lester (Homer) Ray 1922–1999 m. Shirly (Ann) Floyd 1926–2017 m. Barbara (Jean) Clarke 1926–2012 m. Nell (Gardiner) Turner 1923–2018

Charles Ray's Timeline

8 Records

1900
3 Oct 1900
Birth of Charles Leonard Ray in Camden, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
Camden, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
1900
3 Oct 1900
Birth of Charles Leonard Ray in Mobile, Alabama, USA
Mobile, Alabama, USA
1910
1910
Age 10
Charles Leonard Ray resided here in Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama
Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama
1920
1920
Age 20
Charles Leonard Ray resided here in Taylor Ward 1, Williamson County, Texas, USA
Taylor Ward 1, Williamson County, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 35
Charles Leonard Ray resided here in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
1940
1940
Age 40
Charles Leonard Ray resided here in Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
1942
1942
Age 42
Charles Leonard Ray resided here in Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
1948
abt 1948
Age 48
Death of Charles Leonard Ray in Phenix City, Russell, Alabama, USA
Phenix City, Russell, Alabama, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1900
    Event Place: Camden, Wilcox, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00077; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 57-13
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor Ward 1, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T625_1857; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 877
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smiths Station, Lee, Alabama; Roll: T625_26; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 182
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: T624_27; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374040

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 3 Oct 1900
    Event Place: Mobile, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1233

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Mobile Ward 7, Mobile, Alabama; Roll: T624_27; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 0099; FHL microfilm: 1374040

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Taylor Ward 1, Williamson County, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Taylor Ward 1, Williamson, Texas; Roll: T625_1857; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 169; Image: 877
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Smiths Station, Lee, Alabama; Roll: T625_26; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 182

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00077; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 57-13

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Girard, Russell, Alabama; Roll: m-t0627-00077; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 57-13

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Port Arthur, Jefferson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 1233

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: abt 1948
    Event Place: Phenix City, Russell, Alabama, USA

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE