YourRoots by Genomelink
Sign up free
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Sign up free

Jesse Solomon Ray 1800–1855 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1800

Birth Location: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 9 January 1855

Death Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Thomas Jr

Mother: Ivey Hensley

Spouse(s): Rosannah McMahan

Children(s): Johannah Ray

The story of Jesse Solomon Ray began in 1800 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA. Jesse Solomon Ray married Rosannah Mcmahan, and had children including Johannah Hanah Ray. Jesse Solomon Ray passed away in 1855 in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Find more search results for Jesse Ray
JR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
C
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • The story of Jesse Solomon Ray began in 1800 in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA.
  • Jesse Solomon Ray married Rosannah Mcmahan, and had children including Johannah Hanah Ray.
  • Jesse Solomon Ray passed away in 1855 in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Thomas Jr
1772–1843
Birth Location: Virginia, British Royal Colony
TJ
Ivey Hensley
1775–1860
Birth Location: Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
IH

Spouses(s)

Rosannah McMahan
1806–1880
Birth Location: Cosby, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
RM

Children(s)

Johannah Ray
1829–1907
Birth Location: Yancey County, North Carolina, USA
JR

Jesse Ray's Ancestors

Self
Jesse Ray
1800–1855
Birth Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Thomas Leander Ray Jr
1772–1843
Virginia, British Royal Colony
Ivey (Betsy) Hensley
1775–1860
Albemarle County, Virginia, United States of America
Grandparents
Thomas (Ray Sr (American) Revolution)
1721–1815
Ulster, Ireland (Arrives Nevis when young?)
Agnes (Agatha) Fischer
1755–1792
Surry, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Jesse Ray's Descendants

1.
JR
Jesse (Solomon) Ray (1800–9 January 1855) m. Rosannah McMahan (1806–1880)
  1. 1. Johannah (Hanah) Ray 1829–1907 m. James (Riley) Buckner 1825–1909 m. James (Riley) Buckner 1825–1909
    1. 1. Mary (Ann Polly) Buckner 1848–1884 m. Alfred (Burtus) Roberts 1848–1900 m. Alfred (Burtus) Roberts 1848–1900
      1. 1. Levi (Garther) Roberts 1884–1963 m. Eliza Bustle 1886–1967
        1. 1. Lena (Mae) Roberts 1910–1977 m. Condit (B) Sallee 1905–1937

Jesse Ray's Timeline

2 Records

1800
1800
Birth of Jesse Solomon Ray in Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
Buncombe, North Carolina, USA
1855
9 January 1855
Age 55
Death of Jesse Solomon Ray in Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1800
    Event Place: Buncombe, North Carolina, USA

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 9 January 1855
    Event Place: Yancey County, North Carolina, United States of America
Find more search results for Jesse Ray

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE