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Laura King 1849–1924 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 6 December 1849

Birth Location: Section 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 29 August 1924

Death Location: Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, USA

Father: William King

Mother: Elmira Bradley

Spouse(s): William Bray

Children(s): Jesse Bray, James Bray

In 1849, Laura King entered the world in Section 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, born to William E King And Elmira Myra Bradley. In 1850, Laura King resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Laura King resided in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA. Laura King married William Henry Bray, and had children including James Earnest Bray, Jesse Elmer Bray. Laura King passed away in 1924 in Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1849, Laura King entered the world in Section 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA, born to William E King And Elmira Myra Bradley.
  • In 1850, Laura King resided in Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Laura King resided in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA.
  • Laura King married William Henry Bray, and had children including James Earnest Bray, Jesse Elmer Bray.
  • Laura King passed away in 1924 in Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

William King
1826–1856
Birth Location: Sec 33 Gardner/Sec 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
WK
Elmira Bradley
1830–1892
Birth Location: Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
EB

Spouses(s)

William Bray
1854–1931
Birth Location: District 14, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
WB

Children(s)

Jesse Bray
1885–1960
Birth Location: Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, USA
JB
James Bray
1880–1949
Birth Location: Neodesha Twp, Wilson, Kansas, USA
JB

Laura King's Ancestors

Self
Laura King
1849–1924
Birth Place: Section 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Parents
William E King
1826–1856
Sec 33 Gardner/Sec 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Elmira ("Myra") Bradley
1830–1892
Rutherford County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Laura King's Descendants

1.
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Laura King (6 December 1849–29 August 1924) m. William (Henry) Bray (4 July 1854–8 Sep 1931)
  1. 1. Jesse (Elmer) Bray 1885–1960
  2. 2. James (Earnest) Bray 1880–1949

Laura King's Timeline

11 Records

1849
6 December 1849
Birth of Laura King in Section 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Section 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1850
1850
Age 1
Laura King resided here in Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 11
Laura King resided here in Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
1875
1 Mar 1875
Age 26
Laura King resided here in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1880
1880
Age 31
Laura King resided here in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1885
1 Mar 1885
Age 36
Laura King resided here in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1895
1 Mar 1895
Age 46
Laura King resided here in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1900
1900
Age 51
Laura King resided here in Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1910
1910
Age 61
Laura King resided here in Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1920
1920
Age 71
Laura King resided here in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
1924
29 August 1924
Age 75
Death of Laura King in Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 6 December 1849
    Event Place: Section 6, Curran Twp, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_141; Line: 15
    [2] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_162; Line: 29
    [3] Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_20; Line: 32
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T625_554; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 234; Image: -422
    [5] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: 399; Family History Film: 1254399; Page: 99B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0679
    [6] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: 503; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 1240503
    [7] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M653_226; Page: 709; Image: 707; Family History Library Film: 803226
    [8] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T624_459; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1374472
    [9] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M432_127; Page: 208A; Image: 423
    [10] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M432_127; Page: 208A; Image: 423

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Subdivision 17, Sangamon, Illinois; Roll: M653_226; Page: 709; Image: 707; Family History Library Film: 803226

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1875
    Event Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1875 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: ks1875_20; Line: 32

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: 399; Family History Film: 1254399; Page: 99B; Enumeration District: 184; Image: 0679

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1885
    Event Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1885 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: KS1885_141; Line: 15

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Mar 1895
    Event Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: Kansas, U.S., State Census Collection, 1855-1925, Kansas State Historical Society; Topeka, Kansas; 1895 Kansas Territory Census; Roll: v115_162; Line: 29

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Fredonia, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: 503; Page: 5B; Enumeration District: 0162; FHL microfilm: 1240503

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Neodesha Ward 4, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T624_459; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0220; FHL microfilm: 1374472

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas; Roll: T625_554; Page: 10B; Enumeration District: 234; Image: -422

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 29 August 1924
    Event Place: Neodesha, Wilson, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Neodesha, Wilson County, Kansas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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