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Harry Herman Ray 1887–1958 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 MAY 1887

Birth Location: Europe, Poland, Suwalki, Sejny, Krasnopol

Death Date: 13 DEC 1958

Death Location: US, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Father: Moses Rachofsky

Mother: Sarah Orlinsky

Spouse(s): Sarah Willick

Children(s): Ida Ray

The story of Harry Herman Ray began in 1887 in Europe, Poland, Suwalki, Sejny, Krasnopol. In 1905, Harry Herman Ray immigrated to US, TX, Galveston, Galveston. In 1910, Harry Herman Ray was employed. Harry Herman Ray married Sarah Frances Willick, and had children including Ida Reba Ray. Harry Herman Ray passed away in 1958 in US, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

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Biography

  • The story of Harry Herman Ray began in 1887 in Europe, Poland, Suwalki, Sejny, Krasnopol.
  • In 1905, Harry Herman Ray immigrated to US, TX, Galveston, Galveston.
  • In 1910, Harry Herman Ray was employed.
  • Harry Herman Ray married Sarah Frances Willick, and had children including Ida Reba Ray.
  • Harry Herman Ray passed away in 1958 in US, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Harry Ray's Ancestors

Self
Harry Ray
1887–1958
Birth Place: Europe, Poland, Suwalki, Sejny, Krasnopol
Parents
Moses Aaron Rachofsky
1870–1941
Europe, former Russia/Poland
Sarah (Bessie) Orlinsky
1867–1949
Europe, former Russia
Grandparents
Eliyahu Rachofsky
1822–1869
Europe, former Russia
Yachel
1824–
Europe, former Russia
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Harry Ray's Descendants

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Harry (Herman) Ray (12 MAY 1887–13 DEC 1958) m. Sarah (Frances) Willick (26 SEP 1889–13 FEB 1965)
  1. 1. Ida (Reba) Ray 1908–1941 m. Dr. (Morris Ray Gottesfeld) M.D. 1907–1961
    1. 1. Dr. (Stuart Alan Gottesfeld) M.D. 1935–2020
    2. 2. Dr. (Kenneth Ray) Gottesfeld 1938–1984

Harry Ray's Timeline

9 Records

1887
12 MAY 1887
Birth of Harry Herman Ray in Europe, Poland, Suwalki, Sejny, Krasnopol
Europe, Poland, Suwalki, Sejny, Krasnopol
1905
20 MAY 1905
Age 18
Harry Herman Ray immigrated in US, TX, Galveston, Galveston
US, TX, Galveston, Galveston
1910
26 APR 1910
Age 23
Harry Herman Ray was employed
None
1919
13 AUG 1919
Age 32
Harry Herman Ray - Naturalization in US, TX, Tom Green, San Angelo - declared intent
US, TX, Tom Green, San Angelo - declared intent
1919
BET 13 AUG 1919 AND 8 JAN 1920
Age 32
Harry Herman Ray was employed
None
1923
23 MAY 1923
Age 36
Harry Herman Ray - Naturalization in US, TX, Tom Green, San Angelo - admitted
US, TX, Tom Green, San Angelo - admitted
1930
15 APR 1930
Age 43
Harry Herman Ray was employed
None
1940
12 APR 1940
Age 53
Harry Herman Ray was employed
None
1958
13 DEC 1958
Age 71
Death of Harry Herman Ray in US, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles
US, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 MAY 1887
    Event Place: Europe, Poland, Suwalki, Sejny, Krasnopol

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 13 DEC 1958
    Event Place: US, CA, Los Angeles, Los Angeles

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Immigration
    Event Date: 20 MAY 1905
    Event Place: US, TX, Galveston, Galveston

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 13 AUG 1919
    Event Place: US, TX, Tom Green, San Angelo - declared intent

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Naturalization
    Event Date: 23 MAY 1923
    Event Place: US, TX, Tom Green, San Angelo - admitted

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 15 APR 1930

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 26 APR 1910

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: BET 13 AUG 1919 AND 8 JAN 1920

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Occupation
    Event Date: 12 APR 1940

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