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Elizabeth Kiff Ray 1797 – 1862 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 5 Aug 1797

Birth Location: North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 24 Feb 1862

Death Location: Wake, NC

Father: James Ray

Mother: Rachel Harris

Spouse(s): Alexander High

Children(s): Amelia High, William High, James High, Rebecca High, John High, Aurelia High, Roxanna High, Sarah High

The story of Elizabeth Kiff Ray began in 1797 in North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Elizabeth Kiff Ray resided in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina. In 1860, Elizabeth Kiff Ray resided in North Western District, Wake, North Carolina, Unit. Elizabeth Kiff Ray married Alexander Martin High, and had children including Amelia Martin High, William Henderson High, James Herbert High, Rebecca Warren High, John Terrell High, Aurelia Annestatia High, Roxanna Solonego High, Sarah Pearson High. Elizabeth Kiff Ray passed away in 1862 in Wake, NC.

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Biography

  • The story of Elizabeth Kiff Ray began in 1797 in North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Elizabeth Kiff Ray resided in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Kiff Ray resided in North Western District, Wake, North Carolina, Unit.
  • Elizabeth Kiff Ray married Alexander Martin High, and had children including Amelia Martin High, William Henderson High, James Herbert High, Rebecca Warren High, John Terrell High, Aurelia Annestatia High, Roxanna Solonego High, Sarah Pearson High.
  • Elizabeth Kiff Ray passed away in 1862 in Wake, NC.

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Elizabeth Ray's Ancestors

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Elizabeth Ray
1797 – 1862
Birth Place: North Carolina, United States
Parents
James Ray
1785 –
Rachel Harris
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2nd-Great-Grandparents

Elizabeth Ray's Descendants

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Elizabeth (Kiff) Ray (5 Aug 1797 – 24 Feb 1862) m. Alexander (Martin) High (17 Oct 1793 – 1876)
  1. 1. Amelia (Martin) High (Abt 1813 – )
  2. 2. William (Henderson) High (14 Mar 1820 – 1897)
  3. 3. James (Herbert) High (1822 – Feb 1901)
  4. 4. Rebecca (Warren) High (Feb 1823 – Feb 1901) m. George (Washington) Norwood (12 Dec 1822 – 1884) m. James (T) Marriott ( – 1855)
    1. 1. George (Washington) Norwood (22 Nov 1863 – 23 Mar 1915) m. Martha (Ellen (Mamie)) Shaw (2 Oct 1869 – 12 Oct 1894) m. Mamie (Cornelia) Johns (2 Jun 1872 – 13 Sep 1952)
      1. 1. Walter (Jefferys) Norwood (15 Mar 1885 – 7 Mar 1947)
      2. 2. George (Washington) Norwood (2 Feb 1887 – 15 Jun 1913)
      3. 3. William (High) Norwood (17 Dec 1888 – 22 May 1971)
      4. 4. Rebecca Norwood (30 Dec 1891 – 24 Apr 1928)
      5. 5. Leland (McKee) Norwood (13 Jul 1893 – 1 Oct 1906)
      6. 6. Walter (J) Norwood (1885 – )
      7. 7. Guy (Johns) Norwood (1896 – 1977)
      8. 8. Hubert (Royster) Norwood (Abt 1898 – )
      9. 9. Ruth (Martin) Norwood (Abt 1899 – )
      10. 10. Mary (Elizabeth) Norwood (Abt 1901 – )
      11. 11. Virginia (Dare) Norwood (Abt 1913 – )
  5. 5. John (Terrell) High (1829 – 21 Apr 1879)
  6. 6. Aurelia (Annestatia) High (12 Jun 1830 – Aft 1902)
  7. 7. Roxanna (Solonego) High (1835 – 26 Oct 1899)
  8. 8. Sarah (Pearson) High

Elizabeth Ray's Timeline

4 Records

1797
5 Aug 1797
Birth of Elizabeth Kiff Ray in North Carolina, United States
North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 53
Elizabeth Kiff Ray resided here in Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
1860
1860
Age 63
Elizabeth Kiff Ray resided here in North Western District, Wake, North Carolina, United States
North Western District, Wake, North Carolina, United States
1862
24 Feb 1862
Age 65
Death of Elizabeth Kiff Ray in Wake, NC
Wake, NC

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 5 Aug 1797
    Event Place: North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Western District, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: M653_916; Page: 147; Image: 151; Family History Library Film: 803916
    [2] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: M432_647; Page: 284A; Image: 571

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Raleigh, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: M432_647; Page: 284A; Image: 571

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: North Western District, Wake, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Western District, Wake, North Carolina; Roll: M653_916; Page: 147; Image: 151; Family History Library Film: 803916

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 24 Feb 1862
    Event Place: Wake, NC

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