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James Lemuel Ray 1884–1940 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 May 1884

Birth Location: Belton, Bell, Texas, USA

Death Date: 14 Apr 1940

Death Location: Jermyn, Jack County, Texas, United States of America

Father: Joseph Ray

Mother: Rebecca Ponder

Spouse(s): Louise Bacon

Children(s): Infant Ray, Virgle Ray, Willie Ray, Infant Ray, Chester Ray, Homer Ray, Clayton Ray

In 1884, James Lemuel Ray entered the world in Belton, Bell, Texas, USA, born to Joseph Benjamin Ray And Rebecca Ann Ponder. In 1910, James Lemuel Ray resided in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA. In 1920, James Lemuel Ray resided in Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA. James Lemuel Ray married Louise Lula Bacon, and had children including Chester B Ray, Clayton James Ray, Homer Hosey Ray, Infant Daughter Ray, Infant Ray, Virgle Monroe Ray, Willie Elwood Ray. James Lemuel Ray passed away in 1940 in Jermyn, Jack County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1884, James Lemuel Ray entered the world in Belton, Bell, Texas, USA, born to Joseph Benjamin Ray And Rebecca Ann Ponder.
  • In 1910, James Lemuel Ray resided in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1920, James Lemuel Ray resided in Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA.
  • James Lemuel Ray married Louise Lula Bacon, and had children including Chester B Ray, Clayton James Ray, Homer Hosey Ray, Infant Daughter Ray, Infant Ray, Virgle Monroe Ray, Willie Elwood Ray.
  • James Lemuel Ray passed away in 1940 in Jermyn, Jack County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Ray
1856–1932
Birth Location: Mississippi
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Rebecca Ponder
1859–1931
Birth Location: Mississippi, USA
RP

Spouses(s)

Louise Bacon
1885–1956
Birth Location: Terrell, Kaufman, Texas, USA
LB

Children(s)

Infant Ray
1910–1910
Birth Location: Ravia, Johnston County, Oklahoma, USA
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Virgle Ray
1906–1977
Birth Location: Durwood, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA
VR
Willie Ray
1918–1997
Birth Location: Jermyn, Jack, Texas, USA
WR
Infant Ray
1914–1914
Birth Location: Texas
IR
Chester Ray
1909–1987
Birth Location: Durwood, Carter County, Oklahoma, USA
CR
Homer Ray
1916–2003
Birth Location: Jermyn, Jack, Texas, USA
HR
Clayton Ray
1912–1981
Birth Location: Jermyn, Jack County, Texas, USA
CR

James Ray's Ancestors

Self
James Ray
1884–1940
Birth Place: Belton, Bell, Texas, USA
Parents
Joseph Benjamin Ray
1856–1932
Mississippi
Rebecca (Ann) Ponder
1859–1931
Mississippi, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Ray's Descendants

1.
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James (Lemuel) Ray (23 May 1884–14 Apr 1940) m. Louise ("Lula") Bacon (31 Oct 1885–16 Jan 1956)
  1. 1. Infant (Daughter) Ray 1910–1910
  2. 2. Virgle (Monroe) Ray 1906–1977
  3. 3. Willie (Elwood) Ray 1918–1997 m. Mary (Jo) Newman 1927–1974
    1. 1. Chester (Douglas) Ray 1949–1949
  4. 4. Infant Ray 1914–1914
  5. 5. Chester (B.) Ray 1909–1987 m. Lexie (J) Ray 1915–1983
  6. 6. Homer (Hosey) Ray 1916–2003 m. Clemmie Anderson 1914–1977 m. Frances (Louise) Fox 1919–2002 m. Jessie (Ruth) Souther 1919–1983
    1. 1. Garvis (Dewayne) Ray 1938–2001 m. Diana (Dale) Dixon 1946–2007 m. Geraldine (James) Hoffman 1942–1964
  7. 7. Clayton (James) Ray 1912–1981

James Ray's Timeline

7 Records

1884
23 May 1884
Birth of James Lemuel Ray in Belton, Bell, Texas, USA
Belton, Bell, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 26
James Lemuel Ray resided here in Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
1920
1920
Age 36
James Lemuel Ray resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
1930
1930
Age 46
James Lemuel Ray resided here in Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
1935
1935
Age 51
James Lemuel Ray resided here in Antelope, Jermyn, Jack, Texas
Antelope, Jermyn, Jack, Texas
1940
1940
Age 56
James Lemuel Ray resided here in Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
1940
14 Apr 1940
Age 56
Death of James Lemuel Ray in Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 May 1884
    Event Place: Belton, Bell, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jack, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04074; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 119-8
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas; Roll: T625_1821; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 78
    [4] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Jack, Texas; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2342094
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1254; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375267
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [8] Oklahoma, County Marriage Records

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Garner, Johnston, Oklahoma; Roll: T624_1254; Page: 17A; Enumeration District: 0120; FHL microfilm: 1375267

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas; Roll: T625_1821; Page: 2A; Enumeration District: 78

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Precinct 4, Jack, Texas; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0009; FHL microfilm: 2342094

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Antelope, Jermyn, Jack, Texas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jack, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04074; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 119-8

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 4, Jack, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jack, Texas; Roll: m-t0627-04074; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 119-8

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Jermyn, Jack, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 14 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Fort Worth, Tarrant, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Jermyn, Jack County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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