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Nancy Elizabeth Ray 1872 – 1930 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1872

Birth Location: Mississippi, United States

Death Date: 1930

Death Location: Mississippi, United States

Father: William Abel

Mother: Ephana James

Spouse(s): John Abel

Children(s): Alvin Abel

In 1872, Nancy Elizabeth Ray entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to William Elijah Green Abel and Ephana “Fannie” James. In 1950, Nancy Elizabeth Ray resided in Holmes, Mississippi, USA. Nancy Elizabeth Ray married John William Abel, and had children including Alvin Abel. Nancy Elizabeth Ray passed away in 1930 in Mississippi, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1872, Nancy Elizabeth Ray entered the world in Mississippi, United States, born to William Elijah Green Abel and Ephana “Fannie” James.
  • In 1950, Nancy Elizabeth Ray resided in Holmes, Mississippi, USA.
  • Nancy Elizabeth Ray married John William Abel, and had children including Alvin Abel.
  • Nancy Elizabeth Ray passed away in 1930 in Mississippi, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

William Abel
1830 – 1899
Birth Location: Alabama
WA
Ephana James
1838 – 1902
Birth Location: Alabama
EJ

Spouses(s)

John Abel
1865 – 1920
Birth Location: Mississippi, United States
JA

Children(s)

Alvin Abel
1903 – 1986
Birth Location: Holmes County, Mississippi, United States of America
AA

Nancy Ray's Ancestors

Self
Nancy Ray
1872 – 1930
Birth Place: Mississippi, United States
Parents
William Elijah Green Abel
1830 – 1899
Alabama
Ephana (“Fannie”) James
1838 – 1902
Alabama
Grandparents
William (Elijah Green) Abel
1826 – 1899
Neshoba County, , Mississippi, USA
John (Jackson "Pass") Abel
1870 – 1947
MS
Mary (Frances "Fannie") Patton
1785 – 1844
South Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
William Abel
1781 – 1839
Mary Patton
1785 – 1844
William Abel
1826 – 1899
Farna Abel
1838 –
Maria Boyer
1734 – 1829
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Jeremiah Abel
1751 – 1811
Elizabeth Roberts
1761 – 1840
William Abel
1781 – 1839
Mary Patton
1785 – 1844

Nancy Ray's Descendants

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Nancy (Elizabeth) Ray (1872 – 1930) m. John (William) Abel (1865 – 1920)
  1. 1. Alvin Abel (16 June 1903 – 4 Nov 1986) m. Evie (Bell) Abel (30 June 1903 – Abt 1979) m. Evie Abel (30 June 1903 – 4 November 1986) m. Gladys (Ophelia) Abel (abt 1916 – 7 May 2006) m. Nancy (E) Abel (abt 1878 – 1952) m. Abel
    1. 1. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – )
    2. 2. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – )
    3. 3. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. George (W) Compton
    4. 4. Earnstine Compton (abt 1925 – )
    5. 5. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – )
    6. 6. Ernestine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. George (W) Compton (abt 1922 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
      4. 4. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      5. 5. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      6. 6. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    7. 7. Ernestine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    8. 8. Ernestine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    9. 9. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. George (W) Compton m. George (W) Compton
    10. 10. Ernestine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. George (W) Compton
    11. 11. Jonnie Abel (Abt. 1927 – 04 Dec 2007) m. Mose (Hilburn) Wigley (3 Sep 1925 – 17 Aug 2012)
      1. 1. Nancy Morgan (27 Apr 1945 – )
      2. 2. Mose (Melvin) Wigley (16 Feb 1948 – 06 Jan 1999)
      3. 3. Mose (Melvin) Wigley (16 Feb 1948 – 06 Jan 1999)
      4. 4. Mac Wigley (07 Apr 1951 – 28 January 2017)
      5. 5. Malcolm (Hilburn) Wigley (7 April 1951 – 28 January 2017)
      6. 6. Melvin Wigley ( – 6 January 1999)
      7. 7. Nancy Morgan
      8. 8. Mac
      9. 9. Melvin Wigley
      10. 10. Nancy Morgan
      11. 11. Mac
      12. 12. Melvin Wigley
      13. 13. Nancy Morgan
      14. 14. Mac Wigley
      15. 15. Mac
      16. 16. Melvin Wigley
      17. 17. Mac
      18. 18. Mac
      19. 19. Melvin Wigley
      20. 20. Nancy Morgan
      21. 21. Mac
      22. 22. Nancy Morgan
      23. 23. Mac Wigley
    12. 12. Jonnie (Augusta) Wigley (13 October 1926 – 4 December 2007)
    13. 13. Johnnie Wigley (abt 1927 – 4 December 2007)
    14. 14. Johnnie Abel (abt 1927 – )
    15. 15. Johnnie Abel (abt 1927 – )
    16. 16. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    17. 17. Alvin Abel (30 Mar 1930 – Dec 1984) m. Betty (Jean) Smith (abt 1932 – )
      1. 1. Johnnie Abel (abt 1927 – )
      2. 2. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
      3. 3. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
      4. 4. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    18. 18. Adrian Abel (30 March 1930 – 7 December 1984) m. Annie (Louise) Dworaczyk (25 Aug 1931 – 24 Mar 1983) m. Betty (Jean) Davis (28 Jun 1932 – Feb 1985) m. Betty (Jean) Smith (abt 1932 – ) m. Betty (Jean) Davis (10 Jul 1932 – Feb 1985) m. Betty (Jean) Smith (abt 1932 – ) m. Betty (Jean) Smith m. Betty (Jean) Smith (abt 1932 – ) m. Evie Abel (30 June 1903 – 4 November 1986)
      1. 1. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. George (W) Compton
      2. 2. Joan Chambers (abt 1937 – )
      3. 3. Linda Benson (abt 1945 – )
      4. 4. Roy Abel (abt 1947 – )
      5. 5. Earnstine Compton
    19. 19. Aaron Abel (abt 1931 – Dec 1984) m. Betty (Jean) Smith (abt 1932 – )
    20. 20. D (Dayle) Abel (abt 1933 – )
    21. 21. Dolly (Jean) Abel (abt 1934 – )
    22. 22. Joan Abel (22 Jan 1937 – 4 Dec 2007)
    23. 23. John (Alvin) Abel (abt 1937 – )
    24. 24. J (Ann) Abel (abt 1937 – )
    25. 25. J (Ann) Abel (abt 1937 – )
    26. 26. William Abel (abt 1939 – 5 Mar 2004) m. Susan Hill-Abel m. Susan Hill m. Susan Hill m. Susan Hill-Abel m. Susan Hill-Abel m. Susan Hill m. Susan Hill-Abel m. Susan Hill-Abel m. Susan Hill-Abel m. Susan Hill m. Susan Hill
      1. 1. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      2. 2. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      3. 3. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      4. 4. Leigh (M.) Abel
      5. 5. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      6. 6. Leigh Abel (20 Aug 1973 – )
      7. 7. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      8. 8. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      9. 9. Leigh Abel (20 Aug 1973 – )
      10. 10. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      11. 11. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      12. 12. Leigh (M.) Abel (20 Aug 1973 – )
      13. 13. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      14. 14. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      15. 15. Leigh (M.) Abel (20 Aug 1973 – )
      16. 16. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      17. 17. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      18. 18. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      19. 19. Leigh (M.) Abel
      20. 20. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      21. 21. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      22. 22. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      23. 23. Leigh (M.) Abel
      24. 24. Donna (A.) Mashburn
      25. 25. Lauryl (A.) Potter
      26. 26. Leigh (M.) Abel
    27. 27. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    28. 28. Linda (Jean) Abeles (abt 1945 – )
    29. 29. Linda Benson (abt 1945 – )
    30. 30. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    31. 31. Linda (Jean) Abeles (abt 1945 – )
    32. 32. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    33. 33. Linda Abel (4 Apr 1945 – )
    34. 34. Linda (June) Benson (4 April 1945 – 16 July 2022)
    35. 35. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    36. 36. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    37. 37. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    38. 38. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    39. 39. Ray (Lamar) Ables (20 Dec 1947 – 01 Apr 2002) m. Beulah Carter (abt 1918 – 3 Jan 2013)
      1. 1. Jeannette Rogers (abt 1937 – )
      2. 2. George (D) Abel (16 Aug 1942 – 15 Sep 1992)
      3. 3. Joe (Ed) Carter (abt 1946 – )
      4. 4. Ellen (Beatrice) Carter (abt 1947 – )
      5. 5. Roger Carter
      6. 6. Phillip (Landon) Abel
    40. 40. Earnstine Compton
    41. 41. Linda Abel
    42. 42. Linda Abel
    43. 43. Roy Abel
    44. 44. Joan Chambers
    45. 45. Linda Benson
    46. 46. Linda Benson
    47. 47. William Abel
    48. 48. Johnnie Wigley
    49. 49. Roy Abel
    50. 50. William Abel
    51. 51. Joan Chambers
    52. 52. Johnnie Wigley
    53. 53. Linda Benson
    54. 54. Earnstine Compton
    55. 55. Linda Benson
    56. 56. Linda Benson
    57. 57. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – )
    58. 58. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – )
    59. 59. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – )
    60. 60. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. George (W) Compton
    61. 61. Earnstine Compton (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    62. 62. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – )
    63. 63. Ernestine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    64. 64. Earnstine Compton (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    65. 65. Ernestine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    66. 66. Ernistine Abel (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    67. 67. Earnstine Compton (abt 1925 – ) m. William (E) Compton (abt 1922 – )
      1. 1. Evelyn (A) Compton (abt 1945 – )
      2. 2. Beverly (J) Compton (abt 1946 – )
      3. 3. William (E) Compton (abt 1948 – )
    68. 68. Ernestine Compton (abt 1925 – ) m. George (W) Compton
    69. 69. Jonnie (Augusta) Abel (13 Oct 1926 – 4 Dec 2007)
    70. 70. Jonnie (Augusta) Wigley (13 October 1926 – 4 December 2007)
    71. 71. Johnnie Abel (abt 1927 – )
    72. 72. Johnnie Abel (abt 1927 – )
    73. 73. Johnnie Abel (abt 1927 – )
    74. 74. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    75. 75. Joan Chambers (abt 1928 – )
    76. 76. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    77. 77. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    78. 78. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    79. 79. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    80. 80. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    81. 81. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    82. 82. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
    83. 83. Johnnie Wigley (abt 1928 – )
    84. 84. Joan Chambers (abt 1928 – )
    85. 85. Joan Chambers (abt 1928 – )
    86. 86. Jo (Ann) Chambers (abt 1937 – )
    87. 87. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    88. 88. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    89. 89. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    90. 90. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    91. 91. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    92. 92. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    93. 93. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    94. 94. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    95. 95. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    96. 96. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    97. 97. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    98. 98. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    99. 99. Linda Benson (abt 1945 – )
    100. 100. Linda Benson (abt 1945 – )
    101. 101. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    102. 102. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    103. 103. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    104. 104. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    105. 105. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    106. 106. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    107. 107. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    108. 108. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    109. 109. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    110. 110. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    111. 111. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    112. 112. Linda Benson (abt 1945 – )
    113. 113. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    114. 114. Linda Benson (abt 1945 – )
    115. 115. Linda (Jean) Abeles (abt 1945 – )
    116. 116. Linda Benson (abt 1945 – )
    117. 117. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    118. 118. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    119. 119. Linda (June) Benson (4 April 1945 – 16 July 2022)
    120. 120. Roy Abel (20 Dec 1946 – )
    121. 121. Roy (Lamar) Abel (20 Dec 1946 – 1 Apr 2002)
    122. 122. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    123. 123. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    124. 124. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    125. 125. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    126. 126. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    127. 127. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    128. 128. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    129. 129. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    130. 130. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    131. 131. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    132. 132. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    133. 133. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    134. 134. Roy Abel (abt 1947 – )
    135. 135. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    136. 136. Roy Abel (abt 1947 – )
    137. 137. Ray (Lamar) Ables (abt 1947 – )
    138. 138. Linda Abel
    139. 139. Earnstine Compton
    140. 140. William Abel
    141. 141. Johnnie Wigley
    142. 142. Johnnie Wigley
    143. 143. George Ables (abt 1895 – 15 Mar 1970) m. D (L D) Abler (abt 1891 – 11 August 1934)
      1. 1. Walter Abel (abt 1911 – 1 July 1974) m. Bessie (L) Abel (abt 1910 – ) m. Lucy (Elizabeth) Abel (11 May 1913 – 20 September 2007)
        1. 1. Lillye (O) Abela (abt 1930 – )
      2. 2. Walter (S) Abler (abt 1911 – )
    144. 144. Mattie Ables (abt 1889 – 15 Jun 1969) m. William Burrell (abt 1880 – ) m. William Burrell (abt 1880 – )
      1. 1. Rebecca Burell (abt 1912 – )
      2. 2. Rubena Lankford (abt 1912 – )
      3. 3. Rubena Lankford (abt 1912 – )
      4. 4. Rebecca Burell (abt 1912 – )
    145. 145. Ida (C) Ables (abt 1900 – )
    146. 146. Ethel Abel (abt 1908 – )
    147. 147. Alvis Abel (abt 1904 – Nov 1986) m. Nancy (Elizabeth) Ray (abt 1873 – 1952)
      1. 1. Mattie Burell (abt 1890 – )
      2. 2. Earnstine Compton (abt 1925 – )
      3. 3. Alvin Ables (abt 1928 – )
      4. 4. Joan Chambers (abt 1937 – )
      5. 5. Linda (Jean) Ables (abt 1945 – )
    148. 148. Mattie Burell (abt 1890 – )
    149. 149. Ethel Abel (abt 1908 – 10 June 1949) m. George Peets (abt 1902 – 2 July 1949)
      1. 1. G (Monroe) Peets (abt 1927 – 28 Jul 1995)
      2. 2. B (Elevyn) Peets (abt 1929 – 13 November 2004)
      3. 3. H (Onell) Peets (abt 1932 – June 2002)
      4. 4. M (Albert) Peets (abt 1933 – )
      5. 5. S (Mae) Peets (abt 1936 – )
      6. 6. R (Belly) Peets (abt 1938 – )
      7. 7. B (Paul) Peets (abt 1940 – 13 May 2004)
      8. 8. Dewey (L. "Pete") Peets (12 May 1942 – 12 March 2009)
    150. 150. Earnstine Compton

Nancy Ray's Timeline

3 Records

1872
1872
Birth of Nancy Elizabeth Ray in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1930
1930
Age 58
Death of Nancy Elizabeth Ray in Mississippi, United States
Mississippi, United States
1950
1950
Age 78
Nancy Elizabeth Ray resided here in Holmes, Mississippi, USA
Holmes, Mississippi, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Holmes, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Holmes, Mississippi, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census, United States of America, Bureau of the Census; Washington, D.C.; Seventeenth Census of the United States, 1950; Record Group: Records of the Bureau of the Census, 1790-2007; Record Group Number: 29; Residence Date: 1950; Home in 1950: Holmes, Mississippi

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Mississippi, United States
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