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Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray 1847–1900 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Dec 1847

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 11 Nov 1900

Death Location: Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States

Father: Robert Ray

Mother: Martha Childress

Spouse(s): Mary Lucy

Children(s): Thomas Ray, Martha Dedmon, Robert Ray, William Ray, Rebecca Ray, McAlister Ray, Mary Ray, Annie Ray

The story of Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray began in 1847 in Alabama. In 1850, Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, . Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray married Mary Permelia Lucy, and had children including Annie Lucy Ray, Martha Elizabeth Dedmon, Mary Parthena Thena Ray, Mcalister Max Logan Ray, Rebecca Becky J Ray, Robert Henry Ray, Thomas Mauldin Ray, William Blackburn Will Ray. Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray passed away in 1900 in Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States.

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Biography

  • The story of Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray began in 1847 in Alabama.
  • In 1850, Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, .
  • Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray married Mary Permelia Lucy, and had children including Annie Lucy Ray, Martha Elizabeth Dedmon, Mary Parthena Thena Ray, Mcalister Max Logan Ray, Rebecca Becky J Ray, Robert Henry Ray, Thomas Mauldin Ray, William Blackburn Will Ray.
  • Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray passed away in 1900 in Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Robert Ray
1818–1880
Birth Location: Giles Co., TN
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Martha Childress
1809–1896
Birth Location: Tennessee
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Spouses(s)

Mary Lucy
1861–1897
Birth Location: Giles County, Tennessee, USA
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Children(s)

Thomas Ray
1886–1925
Birth Location: Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
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Martha Dedmon
1890–1964
Birth Location: Nankipoo, Lauderdale, Tennessee
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Robert Ray
1879–1956
Birth Location: Lauderdale, Tennessee
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William Ray
1882–1953
Birth Location: Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
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Rebecca Ray
1884–1900
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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McAlister Ray
1888–1962
Birth Location: Lauderdale County, Tenn.
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Mary Ray
1893–1963
Birth Location: Nankipoo, Lauderdale, Tennessee
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Annie Ray
1895–1966
Birth Location: Lauderdale, Tennessee
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Leonard Ray's Ancestors

Self
Leonard Ray
1847–1900
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
Robert Ray
1818–1880
Giles Co., TN
Martha Childress
1809–1896
Tennessee
Grandparents
James Rea
1790–1857
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Robert Childress
1744–1801
Rebecca (L) Bradley
1755–1801
Halifax Co, VA?
Great-Grandparents
James Sr
1750–1834
Molly
1760–1827
James Bradley
1729–1807
Margaret Beasley
1738–1816
2nd-Great-Grandparents
James Wray
1730–1788
Johanna Link)
1730–1794
Richard Jr
1707–1785
Robert Beasley
1700–1800
Mary Ripley
1710–1800

Leonard Ray's Descendants

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Leonard (Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie") Ray (Dec 1847–11 Nov 1900) m. Mary (Permelia) Lucy (14 August 1861–1897)
  1. 1. Thomas (Mauldin) Ray 1886–1925 m. Ella (Mae) Brackin 1886–1968
    1. 1. Thomas (H) Ray 1912–1998 m. Preston (Ray) Leavee 1910–1994
    2. 2. Demetra Ray 1905–1992 m. George (H) Cassidy 1903–1991
      1. 1. Gerald (Henry) Cassidy 1927–2007 m. Jo (Ann) Cassidy 1929–2022
        1. 1. Phillip (Gregory) Cassidy 1948–2011 m. Karen (Sue) Cassidy 1947–2015
        2. 2. Brenda (Carol) Cassidy 1951–2020
      2. 2. Margaret (Loretta) Poole 1931–1986 m. Billy (Baker) Poole 1928–2004
      3. 3. Ray (Elbert) Cassidy 1943–
      4. 4. Ralph Cassidy 1944–1998
    3. 3. Minnie (Lee) Ray 1907–2005 m. Grier (Peoples) Moore 1901–1967
      1. 1. Harrel (Royce) Moore 1922–2002
    4. 4. Mildred (A.) Ray 1911–1980 m. Hulon (Hall) Holmes 1905–1960
      1. 1. Billie (Jean) Holmes 1932–2009
      2. 2. Peggy Holmes 1926–2005 m. Harold (R) Moore 1923–2002
    5. 5. Robert (Elmer) Ray 1919–1970 m. Thelma (Ann) Ray 1923–1995
    6. 6. Willie (B) Ray 1917–1979 m. William (Vernon) Merritt 1916–1986
    7. 7. James (Lee Owen) Ray 1921–2017 m. Eveline Nesslerodt 1927–2002
    8. 8. Mauldin (Alexander) Ray 1924–2017 m. Willie (Ruth) Hill 1926–
    9. 9. Ella (Beatrice) Ray 1909–1914
    10. 10. Marie (Desda) Adams 1914–1984 m. Taylor Adams 1909–1979
      1. 1. Shirley (Ray) Adams 1936–1938
      2. 2. Richard Adams 1932–2002
  2. 2. Martha (Elizabeth) Dedmon 1890–1964
  3. 3. Robert (Henry) Ray 1879–1956
  4. 4. William (Blackburn "Will") Ray 1882–1953
  5. 5. Rebecca ("Becky" J) Ray 1884–1900
  6. 6. McAlister ("Max" Logan) Ray 1888–1962
  7. 7. Mary (Parthena "Thena") Ray 1893–1963
  8. 8. Annie (Lucy) Ray 1895–1966

Leonard Ray's Timeline

8 Records

1847
Dec 1847
Birth of Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray in Alabama
Alabama
1850
1850
Age 3
Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided here in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 13
Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided here in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1870
1870
Age 23
Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided here in District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1880
1880
Age 33
Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided here in District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1900
1900
Age 53
Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray resided here in Civil District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
Civil District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
1900
11 Nov 1900
Age 53
Death of Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray in Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
1900
20 Aug 1900
Age 53
Leonard Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie" Ray - Probate in Orleans, Louisiana, USA
Orleans, Louisiana, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Dec 1847
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 204a; Enumeration District: 085
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 20, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1529; Page: 405B
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1583; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0090
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Southern Subdivision, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1251; Page: 141; Family Histor
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 11, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 879; Page: 445b
    [6] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington, DC; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M432; Residence Date: 1850; Home in 1850: District 11, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: 879; Page: 445b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, The National Archives in Washington D.C.; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census; Record Group Number: 29; Series Number: M653; Residence Date: 1860; Home in 1860: Southern Subdivision, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M653_1251; Page: 141; Family Histor

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: District 20, Giles, Tennessee; Roll: M593_1529; Page: 405B

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1266; Page: 204a; Enumeration District: 085

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 8, Lauderdale, Tennessee; Roll: 1583; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0090

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Knoxville, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 11 Nov 1900
    Event Place: Lauderdale, Tennessee, United States
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Case Papers, 1880-1929; Author: Louisiana. Civil District Court (Orleans Parish)

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 20 Aug 1900
    Event Place: Orleans, Louisiana, USA
    Record Source: Louisiana, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Case Papers, 1880-1929; Author: Louisiana. Civil District Court (Orleans Parish)
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