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Jacob Ray 1800 – 1879 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1800

Birth Location: North Carolina, USA

Death Date: ABT 1879

Death Location: North Carolina, USA

Father: John Ray

Mother: Ann Lambert

Spouse(s): Zilphia Ray, Jane RAY

Children(s): George Ray, Fanny Ray

In 1800, Jacob Ray entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Ray and Ann (Anna) Lambert. In 1870, Jacob Ray resided in Township 71, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA. Jacob Ray married Zilphia Ray, Jane RAY, and had children including George Ray, Fanny Ray. Jacob Ray passed away in 1879 in North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1800, Jacob Ray entered the world in North Carolina, USA, born to John Ray and Ann (Anna) Lambert.
  • In 1870, Jacob Ray resided in Township 71, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA.
  • Jacob Ray married Zilphia Ray, Jane RAY, and had children including George Ray, Fanny Ray.
  • Jacob Ray passed away in 1879 in North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ray
1764 – 1850
Birth Location: Scotland
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Ann Lambert
1775 – 1845
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Spouses(s)

Zilphia Ray
1809 – 1901
Birth Location: Barbecue, Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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Jane RAY
1805 – 1887
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

George Ray
1838 –
Birth Location: Harnett County, North Carolina, USA
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Fanny Ray
1840 –
Birth Location: North Carolina
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Jacob Ray's Ancestors

Self
Jacob Ray
1800 – 1879
Birth Place: North Carolina, USA
Parents
John Ray
1764 – 1850
Scotland
Ann ((Anna)) Lambert
1775 – 1845
North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Joseph Reagh\Rea\Ray
1733 – 1805
Granville, North Carolina
Mary (Polly) Christian
1747 – 1822
Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
Capt Christian
1719 – 1779
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Gilbert Christian
Margaret Richardson
1681 – 1727

Jacob Ray's Descendants

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Jacob Ray (ABT 1800 – ABT 1879) m. Zilphia Ray (Oct 1809 – 1901) m. Jane RAY (1805 – Abt. 1887)
  1. 1. George Ray (1838 – ) m. Pennie Ray (abt 1850 – ) m. Hepsie (Amanda) McNeill (Nov 1851 – 1910)
    1. 1. Caroline Ray (abt 1880 – )
    2. 2. Malcom Ray (Feb 1880 – )
    3. 3. Duncan Ray (abt 1885 – ) m. Rebecca Ray (abt 1900 – )
      1. 1. Clyde Ray (abt 1912 – 26 Jul 1975) m. Catherine Ray (abt 1921 – ) m. Janie Richardson
        1. 1. Winifred Ray (abt 1939 – )
      2. 2. Myrtle Ray (abt 1915 – 19 Sep 1992) m. G (T) Culbreth (abt 1907 – )
      3. 3. Wheatly Ray (abt 1919 – )
    4. 4. Peggie Anderson (6 Apr 1885 – 1 Aug 1947)
    5. 5. Connie Ray (abt 1887 – )
    6. 6. Flora Ray (abt 1889 – )
    7. 7. Harry Ray (30 Jan 1862 – 21 Apr 1927) m. Sarah (C) Ray (27 Mar 1856 – 12 Aug 1969) m. Sara (K) McDough (27 March 1875 – 12 August 1969)
      1. 1. John (David) Ray (27 August 1892 – 16 May 1972)
      2. 2. Malisse (M) Ray (abt 1895 – )
      3. 3. Hattie McClinnahan (5 Sep 1896 – 9 Jul 1973) m. James (Millard) McClenahan (14 May 1894 – 6 October 1969)
        1. 1. Florence (Viola) Parker (13 October 1916 – 5 February 1973)
        2. 2. George (Samuel) McClenahan (13 June 1921 – 3 October 1943)
      4. 4. George (S) Ray (abt 1897 – )
      5. 5. Simion (Rose) Ray (July 28 1897 – September 26 1980) m. Nellie (J) Murchison (1899 – )
        1. 1. Daniel (Lee) Ray (June 23, 1922 – February 28, 1991) m. Mary (Margarette) McLean (18 Aug 1921 – 14 Jun 1985)
        2. 2. Hazel (Jane) Ray (20 Jul 1926 – 12 Sep 1998)
        3. 3. James (Henry) Ray (24 Jun 1927 – 20 Sep 1999)
      6. 6. Harriet (Jane) McClenahan (5 September 1900 – 9 July 1973)
      7. 7. Hattie (G) Ray (abt 1901 – )
      8. 8. Salmon (M) Ray (abt 1903 – )
      9. 9. William (J) Ray (abt 1906 – )
      10. 10. Sallie (E) Ray (abt 1910 – )
      11. 11. John (David) Ray (27 August 1892 – 16 May 1972)
      12. 12. George Ray (22 Jul 1897 – )
      13. 13. Harriet (Jane) McClenahan (5 September 1900 – 9 July 1973)
  2. 2. Fanny Ray (abt 1840 – ) m. J (A) Ray
    1. 1. Ray (28 Oct 1924 – 28 Oct 1924)

Jacob Ray's Timeline

3 Records

1800
ABT 1800
Birth of Jacob Ray in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 70
Jacob Ray resided here in Township 71, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Township 71, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1879
ABT 1879
Age 79
Death of Jacob Ray in North Carolina, USA
North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1800
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 71, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1133; Page: 77A; Family History Library Film: 552632

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Township 71, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 71, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1133; Page: 77A; Family History Library Film: 552632

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1879
    Event Place: North Carolina, USA
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