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Henry Lofton RAY 1892–1969 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 20 December 1892

Birth Location: Texas, USA

Death Date: 29 April 1969

Death Location: Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William RAY

Mother: Margaret (Ray)

Spouse(s): Parilee (Ray)

Children(s):

In 1892, Henry Lofton RAY entered the world in Texas, USA, born to William Thomas Ray And Margaret Elizabeth Betty Nee Murrell Step Lewis Smith Ray. In 1900, Henry Lofton RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA. In 1910, Henry Lofton RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA. Henry Lofton RAY married Parilee Hoke Brown Ray. Henry Lofton RAY passed away in 1969 in Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1892, Henry Lofton RAY entered the world in Texas, USA, born to William Thomas Ray And Margaret Elizabeth Betty Nee Murrell Step Lewis Smith Ray.
  • In 1900, Henry Lofton RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Henry Lofton RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA.
  • Henry Lofton RAY married Parilee Hoke Brown Ray.
  • Henry Lofton RAY passed away in 1969 in Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Henry RAY's Ancestors

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Henry RAY
1892–1969
Birth Place: Texas, USA
Parents
William Thomas RAY
1849–1937
Alabama
Margaret (Elizabeth Betty nee: Murrell step: LEWIS (Smith)) (Ray)
1858–1934
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Hiram RAY
1800–1868
North Carolina
Elizabeth (Caroline Netty GRESAUN) (Ray)
1827–
Alabama
Joel (Simeon) MURRELL
1833–1862
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
Martha (Ann ARTHUR (Murrell)) (Lewis)
1838–1900
Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas RAY
1780–1840
Rebecca (Ray)
1770–1860
GRESAUN
1805–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
FOWLER
1750–

Henry RAY's Timeline

4 Records

1892
20 December 1892
Birth of Henry Lofton RAY in Texas, USA
Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 8
Henry Lofton RAY resided here in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 18
Henry Lofton RAY resided here in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
1969
29 April 1969
Age 77
Death of Henry Lofton RAY
None

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 20 December 1892
    Event Place: Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241670
    [2] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1375602
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241670

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1375602

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 April 1969
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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