YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Ray Elmer Ashley 1893–1961 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 JAN 1893

Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States

Death Date: 26 MAR 1961

Death Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States

Father: Calvin Ashley

Mother: Sarah Ashley

Spouse(s): Ethel Page

Children(s): Foster Ashley, Marjorie Ashley, Calvin Ashley, Willie Ashley, Preston Ashley, Carrie Ashley, Shirley Ashley, Louie Ashley

In 1893, Ray Elmer Ashley entered the world in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States, born to Calvin Lafayette Ashley And Sarah Elizabeth Ashley. In 1900, Ray Elmer Ashley was recorded in the census in Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States. In 1910, Ray Elmer Ashley appeared in census records. Ray Elmer Ashley married Ethel Page, and had children including Calvin L Ashley, Carrie Ashley, Foster Nathan Ashley, Louie Ray Ashley, Marjorie Marie Ashley, Preston Griffin Ashley, Shirley Fletcher Ashley, Willie Ashley. Ray Elmer Ashley passed away in 1961 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States.

Find more search results for Ray Ashley
RA

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 1893, Ray Elmer Ashley entered the world in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States, born to Calvin Lafayette Ashley And Sarah Elizabeth Ashley.
  • In 1900, Ray Elmer Ashley was recorded in the census in Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States.
  • In 1910, Ray Elmer Ashley appeared in census records.
  • Ray Elmer Ashley married Ethel Page, and had children including Calvin L Ashley, Carrie Ashley, Foster Nathan Ashley, Louie Ray Ashley, Marjorie Marie Ashley, Preston Griffin Ashley, Shirley Fletcher Ashley, Willie Ashley.
  • Ray Elmer Ashley passed away in 1961 in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States.

Immediate Family

Parents

Calvin Ashley
1867–1935
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
CA
Sarah Ashley
1871–1951
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
SA

Spouses(s)

Ethel Page
1896–1979
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
EP

Children(s)

Foster Ashley
1927–2011
Birth Location: Abbeville, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
FA
Marjorie Ashley
1915–2011
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
MA
Calvin Ashley
1914–1947
Birth Location: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
CA
Willie Ashley
1912–1993
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
WA
Preston Ashley
1919–2002
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
PA
Carrie Ashley
1923–
Birth Location: South Carolina, United States
CA
Shirley Ashley
1929–2006
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
SA
Louie Ashley
1931–1993
Birth Location: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
LA

Ray Ashley's Ancestors

Self
Ray Ashley
1893–1961
Birth Place: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
Parents
Calvin Lafayette Ashley
1867–1935
Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Sarah (Elizabeth) Ashley
1871–1951
South Carolina, United States
Grandparents
Jesse (Thomas) Ashley
1845–1900
Millie (Catherine) Ables
1844–1918
Edward (Wesley) Ashley
1845–1922
South Carolina, United States
Sarah (Amanda) Brown
1848–1926
South Carolina, United States
Great-Grandparents
Joshua Ashley
1810–1888
Frances Able
1819–1900
Edward Ashley
1805–1880
Elizabeth Able
1813–1897
John Brown
1818–
Sarah Elliott
1819–
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Ray Ashley's Descendants

1.
RA
Ray (Elmer) Ashley (2 JAN 1893–26 MAR 1961) m. Ethel Page (12 MAR 1896–9 JUN 1979)
  1. 1. Foster (Nathan) Ashley 1927–2011 m. Louise Warren 1930–1999
  2. 2. Marjorie (Marie) Ashley 1915–2011 m. William (Henry) Ashley 1915–1992
  3. 3. Calvin (L) Ashley 1914–1947 m. Zessie (Odell) Branyon 1917–1985
    1. 1. Loree (Virginia) Ashley 1938–2012
  4. 4. Willie Ashley 1912–1993 m. Inez Gambrell 1919–1985
    1. 1. Gloria (J) Ashley 1938–2021 m. William (Doyle) Walls 1937–2007
  5. 5. Preston (Griffin) Ashley 1919–2002
  6. 6. Carrie Ashley 1923–
  7. 7. Shirley (Fletcher) Ashley 1929–2006
  8. 8. Louie (Ray) Ashley 1931–1993

Ray Ashley's Timeline

7 Records

1893
2 JAN 1893
Birth of Ray Elmer Ashley in Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
1900
1900
Age 7
Ray Elmer Ashley appeared in census in Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1910
1910
Age 17
Ray Elmer Ashley appeared in census
None
1920
1920
Age 27
Ray Elmer Ashley appeared in census
None
1930
1930
Age 37
Ray Elmer Ashley appeared in census in Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1940
1940
Age 47
Ray Elmer Ashley appeared in census in Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
1961
26 MAR 1961
Age 68
Death of Ray Elmer Ashley in Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
Anderson County, South Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 JAN 1893
    Event Place: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: , Application for Account Numbers (Form SS-5), Social Security Administration, .

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Due West, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Federal United States Census Record

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1910
    Record Source: Federal United States Census Record

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1920
    Record Source: Federal United States Census Record

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Federal United States Census Record

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Census
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Donalds, Abbeville, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Federal United States Census Record

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 MAR 1961
    Event Place: Anderson County, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Entry, , , South Carolina.

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Abbeville County, South Carolina, United States
    Record Source: Findagrave.com

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Custom Event
    Record Source: U.S., World War I Draft Registration Cards, 1917-1918
Find more search results for Ray Ashley

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