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Edwin Willson Ray 1900–1948 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 22 May 1900

Birth Location: Indiana

Death Date: 1948

Death Location: Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana, USA

Father: Frank Ray

Mother: Hattis Ray

Spouse(s): Flora Zimmerman

Children(s): Bonnie Ray

The story of Edwin Willson Ray began in 1900 in Indiana. In 1910, Edwin Willson Ray resided in Hammond Ward 2, Lake, Indiana. In 1920, Edwin Willson Ray resided in Hammond Ward 8, Lake, Indiana. Edwin Willson Ray married Flora F Zimmerman, and had children including Bonnie Jean Ray. Edwin Willson Ray passed away in 1948 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Edwin Willson Ray began in 1900 in Indiana.
  • In 1910, Edwin Willson Ray resided in Hammond Ward 2, Lake, Indiana.
  • In 1920, Edwin Willson Ray resided in Hammond Ward 8, Lake, Indiana.
  • Edwin Willson Ray married Flora F Zimmerman, and had children including Bonnie Jean Ray.
  • Edwin Willson Ray passed away in 1948 in Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Frank Ray
1865–
Birth Location: Indiana
FR
Hattis Ray
1877–
Birth Location: Indiana
HR

Spouses(s)

Flora Zimmerman
1901–1987
Birth Location: Quincy, Adams, Illinois, USA
FZ

Children(s)

Bonnie Ray
1925–2011
Birth Location: Iowa
BR

Edwin Ray's Ancestors

Self
Edwin Ray
1900–1948
Birth Place: Indiana
Parents
Frank L Ray
1865–
Indiana
Hattis Ray
1877–
Indiana
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Edwin Ray's Descendants

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Edwin (Willson) Ray (22 May 1900–1948) m. Flora (F.) Zimmerman (25 Mar 1901–17 Sep 1987)
  1. 1. Bonnie (Jean) Ray 1925–2011

Edwin Ray's Timeline

7 Records

1900
22 May 1900
Birth of Edwin Willson Ray in Indiana
Indiana
1910
1910
Age 10
Edwin Willson Ray resided here in Hammond Ward 2, Lake, Indiana
Hammond Ward 2, Lake, Indiana
1920
1920
Age 20
Edwin Willson Ray resided here in Hammond Ward 8, Lake, Indiana
Hammond Ward 8, Lake, Indiana
1930
1930
Age 30
Edwin Willson Ray resided here in Hammond, Lake, Indiana
Hammond, Lake, Indiana
1935
1935
Age 35
Edwin Willson Ray resided here in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana
Williamsport, Warren, Indiana
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 40
Edwin Willson Ray resided here in Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, United States
Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, United States
1948
1948
Age 48
Death of Edwin Willson Ray
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 22 May 1900
    Event Place: Indiana
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana; Roll: T627_1106; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 86-15
    [2] Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hammond, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 603; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 101.0; FHL microfilm: 2340338
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hammond Ward 8, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T625_445; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 73; Image: 540
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hammond Ward 2, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_361; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374374
    [6] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Lake; Roll: 1653557; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hammond Ward 2, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hammond Ward 2, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T624_361; Page: 9B; Enumeration District: 0056; FHL microfilm: 1374374

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hammond Ward 8, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hammond Ward 8, Lake, Indiana; Roll: T625_445; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 73; Image: 540

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Hammond, Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Hammond, Lake, Indiana; Roll: 603; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 165; Image: 101.0; FHL microfilm: 2340338

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana; Roll: T627_1106; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 86-15

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Williamsport, Warren, Indiana; Roll: T627_1106; Page: 2B; Enumeration District: 86-15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Event Place: Lake County
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Lake; Roll: 1653557; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lake, Indiana
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration State: Indiana; Registration County: Lake; Roll: 1653557; Draft Board: 2

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1948
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Williamsport, Warren County, Indiana, USA
    Record Source: Web: Indiana, Find A Grave Index, 1800-2012
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