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James Bennett Wray 1796–1860 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1796

Birth Location: Virginia, United States

Death Date: 1860

Death Location: Limestone, Alabama, United States

Father: Elijah Wray

Mother: Susanna None

Spouse(s): Mary Gordon

Children(s): Harrison Wray, Elijah Wray, Harriet Wray, Susan Wray, Male Rhea, Mary Wray, Lafayette Wray, Martha Wray, Benjamin Wray, Ann Wray, William Wray, Cassandra Wray, Henry Wray

In 1796, James Bennett Wray entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Elijah Wray And Susanna. In 1850, James Bennett Wray resided in District 3, Limestone, Alabama. James Bennett Wray married Mary Elizabeth Gordon, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Wray, Benjamin Franklin Wray, Cassandra C Wray, Elijah Wray, Harriet A Wray, Harrison Clay Harry Wray, Henry Wray, Lafayette Wray, Male Rhea, Martha E Wray, Mary Wray, Susan J Wray, William H Wray. James Bennett Wray passed away in 1860 in Limestone, Alabama, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1796, James Bennett Wray entered the world in Virginia, United States, born to Elijah Wray And Susanna.
  • In 1850, James Bennett Wray resided in District 3, Limestone, Alabama.
  • James Bennett Wray married Mary Elizabeth Gordon, and had children including Ann Elizabeth Wray, Benjamin Franklin Wray, Cassandra C Wray, Elijah Wray, Harriet A Wray, Harrison Clay Harry Wray, Henry Wray, Lafayette Wray, Male Rhea, Martha E Wray, Mary Wray, Susan J Wray, William H Wray.
  • James Bennett Wray passed away in 1860 in Limestone, Alabama, United States.

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James Wray's Ancestors

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James Wray
1796–1860
Birth Place: Virginia, United States
Parents
Elijah Wray
1775–1822
Prince Edward, Virginia, United States
Susanna
1776–1861
Virginia, United States
Grandparents
James Wray
1753–1783
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

James Wray's Descendants

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James (Bennett) Wray (1796–1860) m. Mary (Elizabeth) Gordon (1805–1870)
  1. 1. Harrison (Clay "Harry") Wray 1848–1927 m. Mary (Ann) Reyer 1852–1924
    1. 1. Ada (Parthenie) Wray 1877–1959 m. Solomon (John Gorman) Fealker 1852–1926
      1. 1. Viola (Theresa) Felker 1900–1984
      2. 2. Andrew (Elmer) Felker 1904–1961
      3. 3. Osteen Felker 1907–1944
      4. 4. Soloman (Harrison) Felker 1909–1989
      5. 5. Thelma Felker 1911–1912
      6. 6. Ella (Belle) Felker 1903–
      7. 7. Rhenel Felker 1914–
    2. 2. Sarah (Beatrice) Wray 1870–1950
    3. 3. Mary (Elizabeth) Wray 1872–1927
    4. 4. John (Eli) Wray 1874–1956
    5. 5. Elisabeth Rhea 1879–
    6. 6. Susie (Ann) Wray 1876–1876
    7. 7. Mellisa (Bell) Wray 1879–1969
    8. 8. David (Allen) Wray 1881–1949
    9. 9. Ella (Louanna) Wray 1883–1966
    10. 10. Aurthur (Columbus) Wray 1885–1886
    11. 11. Daniel (Elza) Wray 1887–1963
    12. 12. Virgie (Inez) Wray 1889–1973
    13. 13. Harrison (Earl) Wray 1891–1891
    14. 14. Earnest (Elmore) Wray 1892–1967
  2. 2. Elijah Wray 1823–1910
  3. 3. Harriet (A) Wray 1824–
  4. 4. Susan (J) Wray 1825–1877
  5. 5. Male Rhea 1827–
  6. 6. Mary Wray 1831–
  7. 7. Lafayette Wray 1834–
  8. 8. Martha (E) Wray 1836–1916
  9. 9. Benjamin (Franklin) Wray 1838–1931
  10. 10. Ann (Elizabeth) Wray 1843–1926
  11. 11. William (H) Wray 1847–1929
  12. 12. Cassandra (C) Wray 1850–
  13. 13. Henry Wray 1852–

James Wray's Timeline

3 Records

1796
1796
Birth of James Bennett Wray in Virginia, United States
Virginia, United States
1850
1850
Age 54
James Bennett Wray resided here in District 3, Limestone, Alabama
District 3, Limestone, Alabama
1860
1860
Age 64
Death of James Bennett Wray in Limestone, Alabama, United States
Limestone, Alabama, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1796
    Event Place: Virginia, United States
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Limestone, Alabama; Roll: M432_8; Page: 80A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 3, Limestone, Alabama
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: District 3, Limestone, Alabama; Roll: M432_8; Page: 80A; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Limestone, Alabama, United States

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