YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

Create a free account to navigate family trees, view ancestors, and discover connections.

Mahala Ray 1832–1905 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 12 Mar 1832

Birth Location: Ohio, USA

Death Date: 10 December 1905

Death Location: Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA

Father: James Ray

Mother: Martha Hutson

Spouse(s): Benjamin Buckmaster

Children(s): George Buckmaster

In 1832, Mahala Ray entered the world in Ohio, USA, born to James M Ray And Martha Hutson. In 1850, Mahala Ray resided in Fayette, Illinois, USA. In 1860, Mahala Ray resided in Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA. Mahala Ray married Benjamin F Buckmaster, and had children including George W Buckmaster. Mahala Ray passed away in 1905 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA.

Find more search results for Mahala Ray
MR

Reliability Score

This score reflects the reliability of the source family tree. A high rating indicates a trustworthy source with strong data consistency.

Reliability Score:
A
Criteria:
  • A 3 criteria (Strong)
  • B 2 criteria (Medium)
  • C 1 criteria (Basic)
  • N/A 0 criteria (Insufficient)

This tree's reliability score:

  • Record available
  • Descendant's record available
  • Star tree owner

Biography

  • In 1832, Mahala Ray entered the world in Ohio, USA, born to James M Ray And Martha Hutson.
  • In 1850, Mahala Ray resided in Fayette, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1860, Mahala Ray resided in Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA.
  • Mahala Ray married Benjamin F Buckmaster, and had children including George W Buckmaster.
  • Mahala Ray passed away in 1905 in Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

James Ray
1806–1858
Birth Location: Ohio
JR
Martha Hutson
1808–1877
Birth Location: , , KY, USA
MH

Spouses(s)

Benjamin Buckmaster
1824–1904
Birth Location: Vera, Fayette County, Illinois, USA
BB

Children(s)

George Buckmaster
1848–1899
Birth Location: Vera, Sharon Township, Illinois, USA
GB

Mahala Ray's Ancestors

Self
Mahala Ray
1832–1905
Birth Place: Ohio, USA
Parents
James M Ray
1806–1858
Ohio
Martha Hutson
1808–1877
, , KY, USA
Grandparents
Tyrentus (Rufus) Hutson
1744–1824
London, England
Jane Kelso
1754–1841
Washington, Pennsylvania
Great-Grandparents
James Hutson
1721–
Anne
1722–
Andrew Kelso
1720–1761
Sarah
1720–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Thomas Hutson
1684–1761
Elizabeth Goodwin
1677–1770

Mahala Ray's Descendants

1.
MR
Mahala Ray (12 Mar 1832–10 December 1905) m. Benjamin (F) Buckmaster (24 Dec 1824–31 Mar 1904)
  1. 1. George (W.) Buckmaster 1848–1899 m. Emma Hook 1853–1943 m. Emma Buckmaster 1853–1943
    1. 1. Lily (M) Kennedy 1876–1976 m. Fredrick Kennedy 1871–1917
      1. 1. Florence (E) Kennedy 1902–1995 m. Edmond Baudreau 1899–1968
        1. 1. Eileen Schneider 1923–2002 m. Louis Schneider 1920–2005

Mahala Ray's Timeline

8 Records

1832
12 Mar 1832
Birth of Mahala Ray in Ohio, USA
Ohio, USA
1850
1850
Age 18
Mahala Ray resided here in Fayette, Illinois, USA
Fayette, Illinois, USA
1860
1860
Age 28
Mahala Ray resided here in Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 38
Mahala Ray resided here in Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, United States
Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, United States
1880
1880
Age 48
Mahala Ray resided here in Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1900
1900
Age 68
Mahala Ray resided here in Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1905
10 December 1905
Age 73
Death of Mahala Ray in Vera, Fayette, Illinois, USA
Vera, Fayette, Illinois, USA
1908
15 Dec 1908
Age 76
Mahala Ray - Probate in Fayette, Illinois, USA
Fayette, Illinois, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 12 Mar 1832
    Event Place: Ohio, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: 206; Family History Film: 1254206; Page: 94A; Enumeration District: 096; Image: 0189
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M593_220; Page: 753B; Image: 357; Family History Library Film: 545719
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: 300; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240300
    [4] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M653_177; Page: 154; Image: 154; Family History Library Film: 803177
    [5] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M432_106; Page: 373B; Image: 80
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [7] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M432_106; Page: 373B; Image: 80

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M653_177; Page: 154; Image: 154; Family History Library Film: 803177

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, United States
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: M593_220; Page: 753B; Image: 357; Family History Library Film: 545719

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Event Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: 206; Family History Film: 1254206; Page: 94A; Enumeration District: 096; Image: 0189

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Sharon, Fayette, Illinois; Roll: 300; Page: 13B; Enumeration District: 0026; FHL microfilm: 1240300

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 10 December 1905
    Event Place: Vera, Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will and Executor's Records, 1859-1922; Author: Illinois. County Court (Fayette County); Probate Place: Fayette, Illinois
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [3] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Vandalia, Fayette County, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Web: Illinois, Find A Grave Index, 1809-2012

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 15 Dec 1908
    Event Place: Fayette, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: Illinois, U.S., Wills and Probate Records, Will and Executor's Records, 1859-1922; Author: Illinois. County Court (Fayette County); Probate Place: Fayette, Illinois
Find more search results for Mahala Ray

About YourRoots

Family Tree Map

Explore your family tree geographically

Import your GEDCOM file to transform your family tree into an interactive global map. See your roots laid out visually and understand your true geographic heritage.

Powerful tools like "Trace Back To Me" instantly map your family's migration paths from a chosen ancestor all the way back to you.

LEARN MORE
AI Genealogy Research

Discover ancestors beyond "end-of-line" automatically

Import your family tree and let AI expand it for you. AI Ancestor Finder scans "end-of-line" ancestors to uncover their parents across hundreds of family lines at once. AI Deep Research analyzes selected ancestors and family clusters, suggesting relevant records and next steps.

Turn on Auto Research Mode to get new discoveries daily or weekly, so your tree keeps growing even while you're away.

LEARN MORE
DNA Match

Find more DNA matches across all DNA tests

Combine your DNA data with your family tree to unlock the full power of YourRoots DNA Match. Connect with relatives across major testing services — Ancestry, 23andMe, MyHeritage, and more.

View your matches' maps and trees to identify shared ancestors, and soon you'll be able to add them directly to your own tree and map.

LEARN MORE
Ancestry Reports

Ancestry DNA analysis that goes deeper than others

Unlock exclusive reports that reveal your deeper origins.

  • Deep Ancestry Report — Analyze 130+ ethnicities, sub-regions, and 1,800+ communities in one detailed view.
  • Global & Native American Reports — Developed with Stanford researchers to uncover hidden ancestries across all 22 chromosomes.
  • Ancient DNA Series — Compare your DNA with 1,000+ ancient genomes from Viking, Celtic, and early American civilizations.
LEARN MORE