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Elon Byron Wray 1895–1942 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 27 Oct 1895

Birth Location: Panola, Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 26 Jan 1942

Death Location: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee

Father: Albert Wray

Mother: E. Aldridge

Spouse(s): Effie Thetford

Children(s):

In 1895, Elon Byron Wray entered the world in Panola, Mississippi, United States, born to Albert Kolb Jake Wray And E Jennie Aldridge. In 1900, Elon Byron Wray resided in Courtland & Tocowa Towns, Panola, Mississippi. In 1940, Elon Byron Wray resided in Panola, Mississippi, United States. Elon Byron Wray married Effie Inez Thetford. Elon Byron Wray passed away in 1942 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.

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Biography

  • In 1895, Elon Byron Wray entered the world in Panola, Mississippi, United States, born to Albert Kolb Jake Wray And E Jennie Aldridge.
  • In 1900, Elon Byron Wray resided in Courtland & Tocowa Towns, Panola, Mississippi.
  • In 1940, Elon Byron Wray resided in Panola, Mississippi, United States.
  • Elon Byron Wray married Effie Inez Thetford.
  • Elon Byron Wray passed away in 1942 in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee.

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Elon Wray's Ancestors

Self
Elon Wray
1895–1942
Birth Place: Panola, Mississippi, United States
Parents
Albert Kolb "Jake" Wray
1855–1931
Alabama, United States
E. (Jennie) Aldridge
1861–1898
Mississippi
Grandparents
Albert (W) Wray
1822–
Limestone County, Alabama, USA
Malinda (H) McDonald
1830–
Greene, Alabama, United States
Great-Grandparents
John Wray
1800–1840
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Wray
1778–1834
Sarah Harris
1782–

Elon Wray's Timeline

4 Records

1895
27 Oct 1895
Birth of Elon Byron Wray in Panola, Mississippi, United States
Panola, Mississippi, United States
1900
1900
Age 5
Elon Byron Wray resided here in Courtland & Tocowa Towns, Panola, Mississippi
Courtland & Tocowa Towns, Panola, Mississippi
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 45
Elon Byron Wray resided here in Panola, Mississippi, United States
Panola, Mississippi, United States
1942
26 Jan 1942
Age 47
Death of Elon Byron Wray in Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 27 Oct 1895
    Event Place: Panola, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Panola, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2056; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 54-15.
    [3] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations
    [5] U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918, Registration Location: Panola County, Mississippi; Roll: 1682945; Draft Board: 0.
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Panola, Mississippi; Roll: T623_824; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 80.
    [7] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Courtland & Tocowa Towns, Panola, Mississippi
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Beat 3, Panola, Mississippi; Roll: T623_824; Page: 24B; Enumeration District: 80.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Panola, Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: , Panola, Mississippi; Roll: T627_2056; Page: 6B; Enumeration District: 54-15.

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Courtland, Miss
    Record Source: Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Panola
    Record Source: U.S., WWI Civilian Draft Registrations

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jan 1942
    Event Place: Memphis, Shelby, Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] Tennessee, Death Records, 1908-1959
    [2] Tennessee, Deaths and Burials Index
    [3] Web: Mississippi, Find A Grave Index, 1798-2011

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