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James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray 1740–1795 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Abt. 1740

Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 27 Nov 1795

Death Location: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky

Father: William Rhea

Mother: Elizabeth Clarke

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hewlett

Children(s): Nancy Ray, Polly Rhea, Elizabeth 1785, John War, Martha Ray, Hannah Ray, Thomas Ray, Polly cousin, James 1812

James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray was born in 1740 in Augusta, Virginia, USA, the child of William O Reagh Rhea And Elizabeth Daisy Clarke. James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray married Elizabeth Hewlett, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Anna Ray Hammcok Md 1785, Hannah Rhea Ray, James Rhea Ray Jr War Of 1812, John Rev Ray Civ War, Martha Patsy Rhea Ray, Nancy Ray, Polly Rhea, Polly Rhea Married Her 1St Cousin, Thomas L Rhea Ray. James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray passed away in 1795 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky.

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Biography

  • James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray was born in 1740 in Augusta, Virginia, USA, the child of William O Reagh Rhea And Elizabeth Daisy Clarke.
  • James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray married Elizabeth Hewlett, and had children including Elizabeth Betsy Anna Ray Hammcok Md 1785, Hannah Rhea Ray, James Rhea Ray Jr War Of 1812, John Rev Ray Civ War, Martha Patsy Rhea Ray, Nancy Ray, Polly Rhea, Polly Rhea Married Her 1St Cousin, Thomas L Rhea Ray.
  • James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray passed away in 1795 in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Rhea
1715–1802
Birth Location: Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
WR
Elizabeth Clarke
1726–1804
Birth Location: Beverly Manor Plantation, Augusta, Virginia, United States
EC

Spouses(s)

Elizabeth Hewlett
1750–1801
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia, Colonial America
EH

Children(s)

Nancy Ray
1779–1843
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, United States of America
NR
Polly Rhea
1773–1823
Birth Location: Greenbrier, Virginia, USA
PR
Elizabeth 1785
1777–1813
Birth Location: Augusta, Virginia
E1
John War
1795–1878
Birth Location: North Carolina
JW
Martha Ray
1786–1852
Birth Location: Virginia
MR
Hannah Ray
1789–1819
Birth Location: Greenbrier, Virginia
HR
Thomas Ray
1782–1862
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, Virginia, now West Virginia
TR
Polly cousin
1787–1872
Birth Location: Greenbrier County, Virginia, USA
Pc
James 1812
1780–1843
Birth Location: Virginia, USA
J1

James Ray's Ancestors

Self
James Ray
1740–1795
Birth Place: Augusta, Virginia, USA
Parents
William O Reagh Rhea
1715–1802
Donegal, Donegal, Ulster, Ireland
Elizabeth (Daisy) Clarke
1726–1804
Beverly Manor Plantation, Augusta, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
Archibald (Baxter) Ray
1692–1763
Donegal, Ireland
Ann Guthrie
1687–1763
Christchurch, Middlesex County, Virginia, United States of America
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Ray's Descendants

1.
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James (* Captain Rhea Reagh Reah) Ray (Abt. 1740–27 Nov 1795) m. Elizabeth Hewlett (Abt 1750–1801)
  1. 1. Nancy Ray 1779–1843 m. John (Thomas) Welch\Welsh 1773–1844
    1. 1. Sarah ("Sally" Welch) Maynard 1793–1887 m. Jesse (B. Maynard) Sr. 1790–1871
      1. 1. Mildred ("Millie" Maynard) Queen 1821–1902 m. James ("Uncle Jimmie" Henry Queen) Rev 1820–1904
        1. 1. Stephen ("Steve") Queen 1853–1932
        2. 2. Cynthia (Jane) Queen 1860–1898
        3. 3. Sarah (Elizabeth) Queen 1857–1939
        4. 4. Mary (Elizabeth Queen) Toppins 1848–1937 m. Alexander ("Alex") Toppins 1848–1919
        5. 5. Jesse ("Jessie") Queen 1840–1926 m. Elizabeth Queen 1845–1936
        6. 6. Charles Queen 1846–1866
        7. 7. Larkin Queen 1855–1856
      2. 2. Absolum ("APP" Maynard) Sr 1841–1922
      3. 3. Nancy (Ann Maynard) Vance 1828–1913
      4. 4. Lewis (Peter "Pete") Maynard 1824–1901
      5. 5. Mary (Ann Maynard) Fluty 1829–1915
      6. 6. James ("Tar-Keg" s\o Jesse Maynard) Lieut 1814–1862
        1. 1. Catherine ("Dicy") Maynard 1852–1927
      7. 7. John ("Big John" A) Maynard 1833–1916
      8. 8. Charles ("Charley" Lewis Maynard S\O) Jesse1790 1817–1902
      9. 9. Elizabeth ("Betty" D\O Jesse\Sarah Maynard) Vance 1837–1902
      10. 10. Larkin Maynard 1832–1916
      11. 11. Mary (Polly) Maynard 1832–1946
      12. 12. Jesse Maynard 1840–1916 m. Polly Carper 1833–1905 m. Margaret (F E) Jones 1839–1920
        1. 1. Elender ("Ellen" **) Maynard 1872–1953
        2. 2. Elijah (D) Gartun 1845–1908
        3. 3. Charley ("triplet") Maynard 1866–1866
        4. 4. Nancy Pack 1868–1953 m. George (Washington) Pack 1872–1962
        5. 5. Nary (Jane Maynard) Maynard 1867–1951
        6. 6. Tom (Pat) Maynard 1857–1941
        7. 7. John (Abe "Goose Neck" Henry) Maynard 1859–1918
        8. 8. Lucinda Maynard 1862–1930
        9. 9. Catherine (Katy) Maynard 1865–1955
        10. 10. Milly Mainard 1858–1937
        11. 11. Pink Maynard 1870–1901
        12. 12. Lewis (C) Maynard 1872–1947
        13. 13. Mary (Elizabeth) Maynard 1876–1946
        14. 14. Georgia Maynard-Adkins 1879–1939
        15. 15. Stella Maynard 1881–1959
        16. 16. Delphia ("triplet" D\O Jesse\Ellen) Maynard 1866–1866
        17. 17. James (L) Maynard 1862–1903
        18. 18. Nannie ((triplet)) Maynard 1866–1866
        19. 19. Mary (Elizabeth) Maynard 1863–1908
        20. 20. Sarah (Sack) Maynard 1856–1899 m. John (H.) Manns 1851–1920
      13. 13. Mary (Ann) Maynard 1823–
        1. 1. Nancy Maynard 1852–1915 m. Martin (V.) Maynard 1848–1919 m. Martin (V.) Maynard 1848–1919
        2. 2. Anna Fluty 1850–
        3. 3. Anna Fluty 1858–
        4. 4. Sarah (J) Fluty 1854–1930
        5. 5. Easter Fluty 1857–1937
        6. 6. Millie ("Milley" "Milly") Fluty 1845–
        7. 7. Elizabeth Fluty 1844–1905
        8. 8. Catherine Fluty 1865–
    2. 2. Mary (Margaret) Welch 1810–1870
      1. 1. Margaret (Ann) Wallace 1835–1901
        1. 1. Cora (Ann) CREASY 1864–1937
    3. 3. Sarah Welch 1814–1880
    4. 4. James (M.) Welch 1818–1882
      1. 1. Gilly (Ann) Welch 1845–1912
        1. 1. Jacob (James Williams) II 1872–1953
      2. 2. George (W. C.) Welch 1856–1916
        1. 1. Narcissus ("Nora" "Narsis" Welch Work in) Progress 1886–1968
        2. 2. George (Raymond) Welch 1901–1970
    5. 5. Frances (W "Fanny") Welch 1819–1880 m. John Bray 1818–1890
      1. 1. Mary (*) Bray 1841–1912
        1. 1. Mary (Maranda) Turner 1872–1961
        2. 2. Sibbie (Crews) Turner 1876–1972
        3. 3. Bedford (Frank) Turner 1867–1947
      2. 2. Harrison (C) Bray 1848–1892
        1. 1. Nannie (May) Bray 1885–1972
      3. 3. Anderson Bray 1851–1919
      4. 4. Allen (H) Bray 1858–1859
      5. 5. Lewis (Wilson) Bray 1846–1927
      6. 6. Jane Deckard 1844–1915
      7. 7. Sarah (F) Bray 1855–1890 m. Thomas (Jefferson) Jackson 1853–1898
        1. 1. Mary (Frances (Bean)) Jackson 1874–1947
        2. 2. George (W) Jackson 1880–1949
        3. 3. William (Harrison) Jackson 1876–1960
        4. 4. Martha (Jane) Jackson 1873–
        5. 5. James (Harvey) Jackson 1878–1922
      8. 8. William (H) Bray 1864–1884
      9. 9. John (T) Bray 1860–1932
      10. 10. George Bray 1853–1917
      11. 11. Elizabeth (Bray) Raney 1843–1930
    6. 6. Talbert (P.) Welch 1822–1862
      1. 1. James (Cunge) Welch 1855–1918
        1. 1. Nelia (F) Welch 1899–1977
      2. 2. Sarah (Melissa Ellen) Welch 1858–1943
        1. 1. Eunice (Nevada) Mulkey 1894–1985
      3. 3. Frances (Abigail) Welch 1851–1935
        1. 1. Anna (Elizabeth Hartley) ☑️ 1882–1922
    7. 7. Richard (Ray) Welch 1801–1844
    8. 8. Robert Welch 1800–1854
    9. 9. Samuel Welch 1802–1860
    10. 10. Abigail (Amanda) Welch 1820–1860
    11. 11. John (T) Welch 1808–1825
    12. 12. Elizabeth Welch 1814–
  2. 2. Polly Rhea 1773–1823
  3. 3. Elizabeth ((Betsy) Anna Ray Hammcok md) 1785 1777–1813
  4. 4. John (Rev Ray Civ) War 1795–1878
  5. 5. Martha ("Patsy" Rhea) Ray 1786–1852 m. William McClintic 1784–1874
    1. 1. Nannie McClintic 1827–1891
    2. 2. Thomas (C) McClintic 1822–1902
    3. 3. Joseph (S) MCCLINTIC 1822–1880
    4. 4. Robert McClintic 1810–
    5. 5. James McClintic 1812–
    6. 6. Jane McClintic 1813–1874
    7. 7. Sarah McClintic 1816–1865
    8. 8. Margaret McClintic 1818–1897
    9. 9. Archibald McClintic 1820–1892
    10. 10. Elizabeth McClintic 1822–
  6. 6. Hannah (Rhea) Ray 1789–1819
  7. 7. Thomas (L Rhea) Ray 1782–1862
  8. 8. Polly (Rhea married her 1st) cousin 1787–1872 m. James (Rhea Ray Jr War of) 1812 1780–1843
  9. 9. James (Rhea Ray Jr War of) 1812 1780–1843 m. Polly (Rhea married her 1st) cousin 1787–1872 m. Rachel Jolliff 1783–1851
    1. 1. Mahala Rhea 1820–1843
    2. 2. Thomas (F.) Rhea 1824–1900
    3. 3. Richard Rhea 1808–1839
    4. 4. William (F) Rhea 1806–1860
    5. 5. Rachel Rhea 1815–1825
    6. 6. James (M.) Rhea 1804–1838
    7. 7. John (F.) Rhea 1817–1893
    8. 8. Mary (Ann) Rhea 1822–1851
    9. 9. Jehoida (("Hody")) Rhea 1813–1842
    10. 10. Nancy Rhea 1811–1892
    11. 11. Elizabeth ('Betsy') Rhea 1802–1841

James Ray's Timeline

6 Records

1740
Abt. 1740
Birth of James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray in Augusta, Virginia, USA
Augusta, Virginia, USA
1740
Abt. 1740
Birth of James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray in Augusta, Virginia, USA
Augusta, Virginia, USA
1753
ABT 1753
Age 13
Birth of James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray in Augusta, Bath County, Virginia, USA
Augusta, Bath County, Virginia, USA
1795
27 Nov 1795
Age 55
Death of James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray in Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
1795
27 Nov 1795
Age 55
Death of James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray in Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
1800
1800
Age 60
James * Captain Rhea Reagh Reah Ray resided here in Green, Kentucky, United States
Green, Kentucky, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1740
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1753
    Event Place: Augusta, Bath County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Abt. 1740
    Event Place: Augusta, Virginia, USA

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Green, Kentucky, United States
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Tax Lists, 1799-1801

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mercer, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Mercer County, Kentucky: Marriages (1786-1800) & Wills (1786-1801)

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1795
    Event Place: Fayette, Fayette, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: Ancestry Family Trees, Ancestry Family Tree

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 27 Nov 1795
    Event Place: Lexington, Fayette, Kentucky
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