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Lela A Ray 1909–1976 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 Oct 1909

Birth Location: Tennessee

Death Date: 5 DEC 1976

Death Location: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States

Father: Mondy Ray

Mother: Dezzie Stewart

Spouse(s): Ray Allen

Children(s): Ray Allen

The story of Lela A Ray began in 1909 in Tennessee. In 1910, Lela A Ray resided in Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA. In 1920, Lela A Ray resided in Civil District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA. Lela A Ray married Ray George Allen, and had children including Ray G Allen. Lela A Ray passed away in 1976 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Lela A Ray began in 1909 in Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Lela A Ray resided in Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1920, Lela A Ray resided in Civil District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA.
  • Lela A Ray married Ray George Allen, and had children including Ray G Allen.
  • Lela A Ray passed away in 1976 in Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Lela Ray's Ancestors

Self
Lela Ray
1909–1976
Birth Place: Tennessee
Parents
Mondy Monroe Ray
1878–1949
Jackson, Tennessee, United States
Dezzie Stewart
1883–1921
Tennessee, United States of America
Grandparents
William ((Billie) T.) Ray
1848–1930
Tennessee
Marget (T) Allen
1855–1930
Tenn
Levi ("Ben" Murphy) Steward
1844–1927
Tennessee, USA
Harriet (M) Henley
1849–1930
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Henley
1825–1894
MAHALA Feuquay
1828–1889
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Lela Ray's Descendants

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Lela (A) Ray (13 Oct 1909–5 DEC 1976) m. Ray (George) Allen (5 Jul 1902–25 Jun 1969)
  1. 1. Ray (G) Allen 1937–2010 m. Zelma (Roselle) Henley 1936–1975

Lela Ray's Timeline

8 Records

1909
13 Oct 1909
Birth of Lela A Ray in Tennessee
Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 1
Lela A Ray resided here in Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1920
1920
Age 11
Lela A Ray resided here in Civil District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
1930
1930
Age 21
Lela A Ray resided here in Dayton, Ohio, USA
Dayton, Ohio, USA
1935
1935
Age 26
Lela A Ray resided here in Rural, Overton, Tennessee
Rural, Overton, Tennessee
1940
1940
Age 31
Lela A Ray resided here in Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
1973
1973
Age 64
Lela A Ray resided here in Ohio
Ohio
1976
5 DEC 1976
Age 67
Death of Lela A Ray in Dayton, Montgomery, USA
Dayton, Montgomery, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 Oct 1909
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03907; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 44-10
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [3] Ohio, Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1759; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 57
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375519
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Dec 1976; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.32654956,0.65946454,0.4721899&xid=23
    [8] Web: Montgomery County, Ohio, Woodland Cemetery Index, 1814-2011

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1506; Page: 10A; Enumeration District: 0032; FHL microfilm: 1375519

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Civil District 2, Overton, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Civil District 2, Overton, Tennessee; Roll: T625_1759; Page: 7B; Enumeration District: 57

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Dayton, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: U.S., City Directories, 1822-1995

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Overton, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03907; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 44-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Civil District 9, Jackson, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Jackson, Tennessee; Roll: m-t0627-03907; Page: 6A; Enumeration District: 44-10

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1973
    Event Place: Ohio
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: 1 1 Lombard Ave.
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Dec 1976; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.32654956,0.65946454,0.4721899&xid=23

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, USA
    Record Source: Ohio, Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 5 DEC 1976
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [2] Ohio, Death Records, Ohio Department of Health; Columbus, Ohio; Ohio Deaths, 1908-1932, 1938-1944, and 1958-2007
    [3] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [4] U.S., Newspapers.com™ Obituary Index, 1800s-current, Dayton Daily News; Publication Date: 6 Dec 1976; Publication Place: Dayton, Ohio, United States of America; ,0.32654956,0.65946454,0.4721899&xid=23
    [5] Web: Montgomery County, Ohio, Woodland Cemetery Index, 1814-2011

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Dayton, Montgomery, Ohio, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Montgomery County, Ohio, Woodland Cemetery Index, 1814-2011

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