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

In 1764, John Ray entered the world in Scotland, born to Joseph Reagh\Rea\Ray and Mary Polly Christian. John Ray married Ann (Anna) Lambert, and had children including Samson (Sam) RAY, Leah Ray, Jacob Ray, George Ray, Nathan W Ray, Solomon S. Ray, Joseph Ray, Rev. David James Ray. John Ray passed away in 1850 in Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1764, John Ray entered the world in Scotland, born to Joseph Reagh\Rea\Ray and Mary Polly Christian.
  • John Ray married Ann (Anna) Lambert, and had children including Samson (Sam) RAY, Leah Ray, Jacob Ray, George Ray, Nathan W Ray, Solomon S. Ray, Joseph Ray, Rev. David James 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)

Samson RAY
1795 – 1889
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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Leah Ray
1797 – 1870
Birth Location: –
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Jacob Ray
1800 – 1879
Birth Location: North Carolina, USA
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George Ray
1800 – 1880
Birth Location: Wade, Cumberland, North Carolina, USA
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Nathan Ray
1801 – 1890
Birth Location: Columbus, North Carolina, USA
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Solomon Ray
1810 – 1895
Birth Location: Cumberland County, North Carolina, USA
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Joseph Ray
1817 – 1875
Birth Location: Canada
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Rev. Ray
1817 – 1893
Birth Location: Hallsboro, Columbus County, North Carolina, United States of America
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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
Gilbert Christian
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 – ABT 1845)
  1. 1. Samson ((Sam)) RAY (ABT 1795 – ABT 1889)
  2. 2. Leah Ray (1797 – Bet. 1870–1901)
  3. 3. Jacob Ray (ABT 1800 – ABT 1879) m. Zilphia Ray (Oct 1809 – 1901) m. Jane RAY (1805 – Abt. 1887)
    1. 1. George Ray (1838 – ) m. Pennie Ray (abt 1850 – ) m. Hepsie (Amanda) McNeill (Nov 1851 – 1910)
      1. 1. Caroline Ray (abt 1880 – )
      2. 2. Malcom Ray (Feb 1880 – )
      3. 3. Duncan Ray (abt 1885 – ) m. Rebecca Ray (abt 1900 – )
        1. 1. Clyde Ray (abt 1912 – 26 Jul 1975) m. Catherine Ray (abt 1921 – ) m. Janie Richardson
        2. 2. Myrtle Ray (abt 1915 – 19 Sep 1992) m. G (T) Culbreth (abt 1907 – )
        3. 3. Wheatly Ray (abt 1919 – )
      4. 4. Peggie Anderson (6 Apr 1885 – 1 Aug 1947)
      5. 5. Connie Ray (abt 1887 – )
      6. 6. Flora Ray (abt 1889 – )
      7. 7. Harry Ray (30 Jan 1862 – 21 Apr 1927) m. Sarah (C) Ray (27 Mar 1856 – 12 Aug 1969) m. Sara (K) McDough (27 March 1875 – 12 August 1969)
        1. 1. John (David) Ray (27 August 1892 – 16 May 1972)
        2. 2. Malisse (M) Ray (abt 1895 – )
        3. 3. Hattie McClinnahan (5 Sep 1896 – 9 Jul 1973) m. James (Millard) McClenahan (14 May 1894 – 6 October 1969)
        4. 4. George (S) Ray (abt 1897 – )
        5. 5. Simion (Rose) Ray (July 28 1897 – September 26 1980) m. Nellie (J) Murchison (1899 – )
        6. 6. Harriet (Jane) McClenahan (5 September 1900 – 9 July 1973)
        7. 7. Hattie (G) Ray (abt 1901 – )
        8. 8. Salmon (M) Ray (abt 1903 – )
        9. 9. William (J) Ray (abt 1906 – )
        10. 10. Sallie (E) Ray (abt 1910 – )
        11. 11. John (David) Ray (27 August 1892 – 16 May 1972)
        12. 12. George Ray (22 Jul 1897 – )
        13. 13. Harriet (Jane) McClenahan (5 September 1900 – 9 July 1973)
    2. 2. Fanny Ray (abt 1840 – ) m. J (A) Ray
      1. 1. Ray (28 Oct 1924 – 28 Oct 1924)
  4. 4. George Ray (Abt. 1800 – Aft. 1880)
  5. 5. Nathan (W) Ray (1801 – September 24,1890)
  6. 6. Solomon (S.) Ray (MAR 1810 – ABT 1895)
  7. 7. Joseph Ray (abt 1817 – Bet. 1875–1909)
  8. 8. Rev. (David James) Ray (20 Feb 1817 – 5 Jun 1893)

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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