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Nathaniel Alexander Ray 1853–1912 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 04 Jun 1853

Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA

Death Date: 09 Jan 1912

Death Location: Venus Memorial Park, Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA

Father: John Ray

Mother: Sarah Flatt

Spouse(s): Louisa Bowling

Children(s): Sarah Ray, Eliza Ray, Martha Ray, James Ray, Oran Ray, John Ray, Andrew Ray

In 1853, Nathaniel Alexander Ray entered the world in Franklin, Illinois, USA, born to John S Ray And Sarah Sally Flatt. In 1870, Nathaniel Alexander Ray resided in Crittenden, Champaign, Illinois, USA. In 1880, Nathaniel Alexander Ray established residence. Nathaniel Alexander Ray married Louisa Jane Bowling, and had children including Andrew Calloway Ray, Eliza Belle Ray, James R Ray, John Tilden Ray, Martha Jane Ray, Oran Ray, Sarah Grizilla Sallie Ray. Nathaniel Alexander Ray passed away in 1912 in Venus Memorial Park, Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA.

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Biography

  • In 1853, Nathaniel Alexander Ray entered the world in Franklin, Illinois, USA, born to John S Ray And Sarah Sally Flatt.
  • In 1870, Nathaniel Alexander Ray resided in Crittenden, Champaign, Illinois, USA.
  • In 1880, Nathaniel Alexander Ray established residence.
  • Nathaniel Alexander Ray married Louisa Jane Bowling, and had children including Andrew Calloway Ray, Eliza Belle Ray, James R Ray, John Tilden Ray, Martha Jane Ray, Oran Ray, Sarah Grizilla Sallie Ray.
  • Nathaniel Alexander Ray passed away in 1912 in Venus Memorial Park, Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

John Ray
1832–1863
Birth Location: Tennessee, USA
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Sarah Flatt
1832–1870
Birth Location: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
SF

Spouses(s)

Louisa Bowling
1853–1918
Birth Location: Jackson, Tennessee, USA
LB

Children(s)

Sarah Ray
1871–1935
Birth Location: Christopher, Franklin, Illinois, USA
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Eliza Ray
1882–1957
Birth Location: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
ER
Martha Ray
1873–1929
Birth Location: Franklin, Illinois, USA
MR
James Ray
1879–1948
Birth Location: Decatur, Wise, Texas, USA
JR
Oran Ray
1881–1944
Birth Location: –
OR
John Ray
1877–1922
Birth Location: Texas, USA
JR
Andrew Ray
1874–1944
Birth Location: Du Quoin, Perry, Illinois, USA
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Nathaniel Ray's Ancestors

Self
Nathaniel Ray
1853–1912
Birth Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
Parents
John S Ray
1832–1863
Tennessee, USA
Sarah (Sally) Flatt
1832–1870
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Grandparents
John (Allison) Ray
1804–1871
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Louisa ("Winny" Sweazea) Conditt
1806–1882
Jackson, Tennessee, USA
Nathaniel Flatt
1799–1882
Roane, Tennessee, USA
Elinder ("Nellie") Streville
1805–1875
Roane, Tennessee, USA
Great-Grandparents
Joseph Sr.
1775–1840
Kessiah Henslee
1780–1850
Benjamin Flatt
1776–1860
Elizabeth Lewis
1786–1850
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Captain Ray
1750–1816
Jane Allison
1765–1859
John Flatt
1731–1790
Ruth Black
1730–1779

Nathaniel Ray's Descendants

1.
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Nathaniel (Alexander) Ray (04 Jun 1853–09 Jan 1912) m. Louisa (Jane) Bowling (01 Apr 1853–17 Oct 1918)
  1. 1. Sarah (Grizilla "Sallie") Ray 1871–1935 m. Lankston (Franklin) Flatt 1868–1940
    1. 1. Maude (Alma) Flatt 1892–1940 m. John (Byron Carlisle) Sr 1889–1970
      1. 1. David (Lankston) Carlisle 1932–2023 m. Arlene Peppers 1934–1977 m. Dorothy (Della) Asher 1930–2010
      2. 2. Virginia (Lee "Toodie") Carlisle 1915–2006 m. Harry (Eugene) Campbell 1912–2008
        1. 1. Jo (Anne) Campbell 1942–2018
      3. 3. Joe (Patrick) Carlisle 1917–1987 m. Norma (Fae) Scott 1922–
      4. 4. Charles (Jean) Carlisle 1926–2018 m. Millie (Rue) Brown 1929–2008
      5. 5. John (Byron Carlisle) Jr. 1911–2007 m. Velma (Love) Adams 1913–1991 m. Mozelle (Margaret) Shaw 1914–2008
        1. 1. (Infant (son)) Carlisle 1937–1937
      6. 6. Randolph (Ray) Carlisle 1929–2016
      7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Carlisle 1921–1997 m. Jack (Robert) Tippens 1915–2000
      8. 8. Robert (Wayne) Carlisle 1923–1941
      9. 9. Lawrence (Shytles) Carlisle 1910–1911
    2. 2. Martha (Elizabeth) Flatt 1896–1960 m. Thomas (William) Wadsworth 1893–1975
      1. 1. Francis (Lee) Wadsworth 1915–
    3. 3. Minnie (Belle) Flatt 1894–1950 m. Clarence (Edward) Lang –1933 m. Hosie (Garland"Dan") McCarley 1892–1958
      1. 1. Dorothy (Marjorie) McCarley 1916–1916
  2. 2. Eliza (Belle) Ray 1882–1957 m. Charles (Edward "Charlie") Bowers 1879–1967
    1. 1. Lola (May) Bowers 1916–1916
  3. 3. Martha (Jane) Ray 1873–1929 m. Burris ("Doc") Flatt 1868–1945 m. P. (E.) Hardee 1869–1935
    1. 1. Della (O.) Flatt 1888–1906
    2. 2. Ennis (N.) Flatt 1894–1895
  4. 4. James (R.) Ray 1879–1948 m. Kate Bests –1964
  5. 5. Oran Ray 1881–1944
  6. 6. John (Tilden) Ray 1877–1922 m. Martha (Kelly) Rogers(Ray) 1881–1965
    1. 1. Fern (Ray) (Petersen) 1903–
    2. 2. Oran (Rogers) Ray 1900–1965
  7. 7. Andrew (Calloway) Ray 1874–1944 m. Josephine (Fannie) McCarley 1878–1916 m. Leta Cook 1886–1953
    1. 1. Alden (Earl) Ray 1893–1975 m. Lillie Hendrix 1902–1995
      1. 1. Helen (Maxine) Ray 1924–
      2. 2. Alden (Earl Ray) Jr. 1921–1921
      3. 3. Calvin (Laverne) Ray 1930–1932
    2. 2. Betty (Gwendolyn) Ray 1920–2000
    3. 3. Otis (Leon) Ray 1906–1994 m. Mildred (Jane) Grant 1905–1968
      1. 1. Betty (Jean) Ray 1926–
    4. 4. Calla (Thelma) Ray 1898–1901
    5. 5. Susie Ray 1895–1987 m. William (Thomas) Hardin 1889–1920
      1. 1. Thomasine Harden 1921–
      2. 2. Wanda (Louise) Hardin 1933–1996
      3. 3. Fern (Esta) Harden 1914–
      4. 4. Billy (Wayne) Hardin 1925–1993

Nathaniel Ray's Timeline

6 Records

1853
04 Jun 1853
Birth of Nathaniel Alexander Ray in Franklin, Illinois, USA
Franklin, Illinois, USA
1870
1870
Age 17
Nathaniel Alexander Ray resided here in Crittenden, Champaign, Illinois, USA
Crittenden, Champaign, Illinois, USA
1880
1880
Age 27
Nathaniel Alexander Ray resided here
None
1900
1900
Age 47
Nathaniel Alexander Ray resided here
None
1910
1910
Age 57
Nathaniel Alexander Ray resided here
None
1912
09 Jan 1912
Age 59
Death of Nathaniel Alexander Ray in Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA
Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 04 Jun 1853
    Event Place: Franklin, Illinois, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1333; Page: 222C; Enumeration District: 130
    [3] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 172A
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1649; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0060
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T624_1568; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375581
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Crittenden, Champaign, Illinois, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Township 6 Range 2, Franklin, Illinois; Roll: M593_221; Page: 172A

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1880
    Record Source: 1880 United States Federal Census, Year: 1880; Census Place: Precinct 6, Wise, Texas; Roll: 1333; Page: 222C; Enumeration District: 130

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 4, Johnson, Texas; Roll: 1649; Page: 7; Enumeration District: 0060

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 7, Johnson, Texas; Roll: T624_1568; Page: 2b; Enumeration District: 0060; FHL microfilm: 1375581

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 09 Jan 1912
    Event Place: Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Venus Memorial Park, Venus, Johnson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
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