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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:

Spouse(s): Alexander High

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

In 1797, Elizabeth Kiff Ray entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to James Ray And Rachel Harris. 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, Aurelia Annestatia High, James Herbert High, John Terrell High, Rebecca Warren High, Roxanna Solonego High, Sarah Pearson High, William Henderson High. Elizabeth Kiff Ray passed away in 1862 in Wake, NC.

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Biography

  • In 1797, Elizabeth Kiff Ray entered the world in North Carolina, United States, born to James Ray And Rachel Harris.
  • 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, Aurelia Annestatia High, James Herbert High, John Terrell High, Rebecca Warren High, Roxanna Solonego High, Sarah Pearson High, William Henderson 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–
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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 1813–
  2. 2. James (Herbert) High 1822–1901
  3. 3. John (Terrell) High 1829–1879
  4. 4. Aurelia (Annestatia) High 1830–1902
  5. 5. William (Henderson) High 1820–1897
  6. 6. Roxanna (Solonego) High 1835–1899
  7. 7. Rebecca (Warren) High 1823–1901 m. James (T) Marriott –1855 m. George (Washington) Norwood 1822–1884
    1. 1. George (Washington Norwood) Jr 1863–1915 m. Martha (Ellen (Mamie)) Shaw 1869–1894 m. Mamie (Cornelia) Johns 1872–1952
      1. 1. Rebecca Norwood 1891–1928
      2. 2. Leland (McKee) Norwood 1893–1906
      3. 3. William (High) Norwood 1888–1971
      4. 4. Walter (Jefferys) Norwood 1885–1947
      5. 5. George (Washington Norwood) III 1887–1913
      6. 6. Mary (Elizabeth) Norwood 1901–
      7. 7. Virginia (Dare) Norwood 1913–
      8. 8. Walter (J) Norwood 1885–
      9. 9. Guy (Johns) Norwood 1896–1977
      10. 10. Hubert (Royster) Norwood 1898–
      11. 11. Ruth (Martin) Norwood 1899–

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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