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John Ray 1764–1850 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: ABT 1764

Birth Location: Scotland

Death Date: ABT 1850

Death Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Joseph Reagh\Rea\Ray

Mother: Mary Christian

Spouse(s): Ann Lambert

Children(s): Jacob Ray, Samson RAY, Rev. Ray, Leah Ray, Joseph Ray, George Ray, Nathan Ray, Solomon Ray

The story of John Ray began in 1764 in Scotland. John Ray married Ann Anna Lambert, and had children including George Ray, Jacob Ray, Joseph Ray, Leah Ray, Nathan W Ray, Rev David James Ray, Samson Sam Ray, Solomon S Ray. John Ray passed away in 1850 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of John Ray began in 1764 in Scotland.
  • John Ray married Ann Anna Lambert, and had children including George Ray, Jacob Ray, Joseph Ray, Leah Ray, Nathan W Ray, Rev David James Ray, Samson Sam Ray, Solomon S Ray.
  • John Ray passed away in 1850 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Joseph Reagh\Rea\Ray
1733–1805
Birth Location: Granville, North Carolina
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Mary Christian
1747–1822
Birth Location: Tinkling Springs, Augusta, Virginia, United States
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Spouses(s)

Ann Lambert
1775–1845
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Children(s)

Jacob Ray
1800–1879
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Samson RAY
1795–1889
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
SR
Rev. Ray
1817–1893
Birth Location: Hallsboro, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
RR
Leah Ray
1797–1870
Birth Location: –
LR
Joseph Ray
1817–1875
Birth Location: Canada
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George Ray
1800–1880
Birth Location: Wade, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
GR
Nathan Ray
1801–1890
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
NR
Solomon Ray
1810–1895
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
SR

John Ray's Ancestors

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

John Ray's Descendants

1.
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John Ray (ABT 1764–ABT 1850) m. Ann ((Anna)) Lambert (ABT 1775–6 Apr 1845)
  1. 1. Jacob Ray 1800–1879 m. Zilphia Ray 1809–1901 m. Jane RAY 1805–1887
    1. 1. George Ray 1838– m. Hepsie (Amanda) McNeill 1851–1910 m. Pennie Ray 1850–
      1. 1. Harry Ray 1862–1927 m. Sarah (C.) Mcdougall 1856–1969 m. Sara (K) McDough 1875–1969
        1. 1. Simion (Rose) Ray 1897–1980 m. Nellie (J) Murchison 1899–
        2. 2. Harriet (Jane) McClenahan 1900–1973
        3. 3. John (David) Ray 1892–1972
        4. 4. George Ray 1897–
        5. 5. John (David) Ray 1892–1972
        6. 6. Harriet (Jane) McClenahan 1900–1973
        7. 7. Hattie McClinnahan 1896–1973 m. James (Millard) McClenahan 1894–1969
        8. 8. Sallie (E) Ray 1910–
        9. 9. William (J) Ray 1906–
        10. 10. Hattie (G) Ray 1901–
        11. 11. Salmon (M) Ray 1903–
        12. 12. Malisse (M) Ray 1895–
        13. 13. George (S) Ray 1897–
      2. 2. Caroline Ray 1880–
      3. 3. Connie Ray 1887–
      4. 4. Duncan Ray 1885– m. Rebecca Ray 1900–
        1. 1. Clyde Ray 1912–1975 m. Catherine Ray 1921–
        2. 2. Wheatly Ray 1919–
        3. 3. Myrtle Ray 1915–1992 m. G (T) Culbreth 1907–
      5. 5. Flora Ray 1889–
      6. 6. Malcom Ray 1880–
      7. 7. Peggie Anderson 1885–1947
    2. 2. Fanny Ray 1840–
      1. 1. Ray 1924–1924
  2. 2. Samson ((Sam)) RAY 1795–1889
  3. 3. Rev. (David James) Ray 1817–1893
  4. 4. Leah Ray 1797–1870
  5. 5. Joseph Ray 1817–1875
  6. 6. George Ray 1800–1880
  7. 7. Nathan (W) Ray 1801–1890
  8. 8. Solomon (S.) Ray 1810–1895

John Ray's Timeline

7 Records

1763
27 Apr 1763
John Ray was baptized in New Machar,Aberdeen,Scotland
New Machar,Aberdeen,Scotland
1764
ABT 1764
Birth of John Ray in Scotland
Scotland
1784
Bet. 1784–1814
Age 20
John Ray was married
None
1820
1820
Age 56
John Ray resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, United States
Columbus, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 66
John Ray resided here in Columbus, North Carolina, USA
Columbus, North Carolina, USA
1850
1850
Age 86
John Ray resided here in Western Division, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
Western Division, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
1850
ABT 1850
Age 86
Death of John Ray in Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: ABT 1764
    Event Place: Scotland
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: M432_627; Page: 38B; Image: 82

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Baptism
    Event Date: 27 Apr 1763
    Event Place: New Machar,Aberdeen,Scotland
    Record Source: Scotland, Select Births and Baptisms, 1564-1950

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Marriage
    Event Date: Bet. 1784–1814

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Page: 50; NARA Roll: M33_84; Image: 52

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830; Census Place: Columbus, North Carolina; Series: M19; Roll: 120; Page: 22; Family History Library Film: 0018086

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Western Division, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Western Division, Cumberland, North Carolina; Roll: M432_627; Page: 38B; Image: 82

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: ABT 1850
    Event Place: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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