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Elizabeth Wray 1820–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 14 Dec 1820

Birth Location: Franklin, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 21 Jul 1880

Death Location: , Franklin, Virginia, USA

Father: Adam Wray

Mother: Mary Agee

Spouse(s): Jonathan Kesler

Children(s): Stephen Kesler, Orren Kesler, Susan Kesler, Oaty Kesler, Norman Kesler, Nancy Kesler, John Kesler, William Kesler, Moses Kesler, Amanda Kesler

In 1820, Elizabeth Wray entered the world in Franklin, Virginia, USA, born to Adam Wray And Mary Polly Agee. In 1860, Elizabeth Wray resided in North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia. Elizabeth Wray married Jonathan Kesler, and had children including Amanda Wray Kesler, John Wray Kesler, Moses Wray Kesler, Nancy Mary Kesler, Norman Kesler, Oaty Wray Kesler, Orren Demose Kesler, Stephen Wray Kesler, Susan Elizabeth Kesler, William Wray Kesler. Elizabeth Wray passed away in 1880 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1820, Elizabeth Wray entered the world in Franklin, Virginia, USA, born to Adam Wray And Mary Polly Agee.
  • In 1860, Elizabeth Wray resided in North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia.
  • Elizabeth Wray married Jonathan Kesler, and had children including Amanda Wray Kesler, John Wray Kesler, Moses Wray Kesler, Nancy Mary Kesler, Norman Kesler, Oaty Wray Kesler, Orren Demose Kesler, Stephen Wray Kesler, Susan Elizabeth Kesler, William Wray Kesler.
  • Elizabeth Wray passed away in 1880 in , Franklin, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Adam Wray
1788–1865
Birth Location: Boones Mill, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
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Mary Agee
1790–1871
Birth Location: , Franklin, Virginia, USA
MA

Spouses(s)

Jonathan Kesler
1819–1889
Birth Location: , Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Children(s)

Stephen Kesler
1843–1913
Birth Location: Bon Brook, Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Orren Kesler
1862–1914
Birth Location: Boones Mill, Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Susan Kesler
1856–1869
Birth Location: Boones Mill, Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Oaty Kesler
1855–1930
Birth Location: Boones Mill, Franklin, Virginia, USA
OK
Norman Kesler
1853–1934
Birth Location: Boones Mill, Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Nancy Kesler
1851–1914
Birth Location: , Franklin, Virginia, USA
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John Kesler
1850–1932
Birth Location: Boones Mill, Franklin, Virginia, USA
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William Kesler
1846–1907
Birth Location: Boones Mill, Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Moses Kesler
1843–1843
Birth Location: , Franklin, Virginia, USA
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Amanda Kesler
1845–1907
Birth Location: Franklin Co, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Wray's Ancestors

Self
Elizabeth Wray
1820–1880
Birth Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
Parents
Adam Wray
1788–1865
Boones Mill, Franklin County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary (Polly) Agee
1790–1871
, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James (Bunting) WRAY
1757–1834
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Mary TALLEY
1765–1851
Bedford County, Virginia, United States of America
Jesse (Reuben) Agee
1756–1837
Manakin, Goochland, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth Childress
1768–1838
, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Moses Wray
1727–1802
Elizabeth Morris
1735–1805
Anthony Agee
1719–1799
Nancy BINNION
1720–1757
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Mathieu Agee
1670–1735
Ann Godwin
1703–1750

Elizabeth Wray's Descendants

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Elizabeth Wray (14 Dec 1820–21 Jul 1880) m. Jonathan Kesler (27 May 1819–13 Oct 1889)
  1. 1. Stephen (Wray) Kesler 1843–1913
  2. 2. Orren (Demose) Kesler 1862–1914
  3. 3. Susan (Elizabeth) Kesler 1856–1869
  4. 4. Oaty (Wray) Kesler 1855–1930
  5. 5. Norman Kesler 1853–1934
  6. 6. Nancy (Mary) Kesler 1851–1914
  7. 7. John (Wray) Kesler 1850–1932
  8. 8. William (Wray) Kesler 1846–1907
  9. 9. Moses (Wray) Kesler 1843–1843
  10. 10. Amanda (Wray) Kesler 1845–1907 m. James (Henry **) Nunley 1849–1930
    1. 1. Woody Nunley 1884–
    2. 2. Cephus (M) Nunley 1882–
    3. 3. Luther (W) Nunley 1885–1950
    4. 4. S (M) Nunley 1878–1948
    5. 5. Callie (R) Nunley 1876–1946
    6. 6. Julina (Frances) Nunley 1874–1944
    7. 7. Lena (Frances) Nunley 1874–1944
    8. 8. Braxton (Bud) Nunley 1872–1954
    9. 9. Elizabeth (Ardella) Nunley 1869–1946
    10. 10. G.K. Nunley 1874–1950 m. Molly Stanback 1884–1932
      1. 1. Margie (Elizabeth) Nunley 1917–2007
      2. 2. Myrtle (Esther) Nunley 1913–2007
      3. 3. Archer Nunley 1907–1976 m. Lucy (A) Hartman 1909–1979
        1. 1. Etta (Mae) Campbell 1932–2002
        2. 2. George (Lloyd) Nunley 1947–2018
      4. 4. Edward (Frank) NUNLEY 1909–1986 m. Nannie (Ellen) Hartman 1907–1986
        1. 1. Charlie (K) Nunley 1931–2014
      5. 5. Evertt (Lee) Ninley 1912–1990 m. Ella (Lea) Wray 1916–2004
      6. 6. Mamie (Jane) Nunley 1919–2000
      7. 7. Melissa Nunley 1922–1992
      8. 8. William (Oscar) Nunley 1915–2000
      9. 9. Edward (Roy "Joe") Nunley 1926–2006 m. Ruth (Emily) Wagner 1931–2013
      10. 10. James (Ira "Pete") Nunley 1911–1971 m. Rosa (Bud) Hartman 1923–1990
      11. 11. Charlie (Wilson) Nunley 1924–1974 m. Fannie (May) Angell 1934–1991
      12. 12. Mennie Nunley 1922–2011 m. Albert Minnix 1923–2005
        1. 1. Robert (E) Minnix 1911–

Elizabeth Wray's Timeline

5 Records

1820
14 Dec 1820
Birth of Elizabeth Wray in Franklin, Virginia, USA
Franklin, Virginia, USA
1842
1842
Age 22
Elizabeth Wray was married
None
1860
1860
Age 40
Elizabeth Wray resided here in North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia
North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia
1880
1880
Age 60
Elizabeth Wray resided here in Bonbrook, Franklin, Virginia, United States
Bonbrook, Franklin, Virginia, United States
1880
21 Jul 1880
Age 60
Death of Elizabeth Wray in , Franklin, Virginia, USA
, Franklin, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 14 Dec 1820
    Event Place: Franklin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bonbrook, Franklin, Virginia; Roll: 1366; Family History Film: 1255366; Page: 32D; Enumeration District: 101; Image: .
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia; Roll: M653_1346; Page: 323; Image: 327.
    [4] U.S. and International Marriage Records, 1560-1900, Source number: 719.000; Source type: Electronic Database; Number of Pages: 1; Submitter Code: LAA.

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: 1842

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: North Eastern Division, Franklin, Virginia; Roll: M653_1346; Page: 323; Image: 327.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Bonbrook, Franklin, Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Bonbrook, Franklin, Virginia; Roll: 1366; Family History Film: 1255366; Page: 32D; Enumeration District: 101; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 21 Jul 1880
    Event Place: , Franklin, Virginia, USA
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