YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Ray Briand Ferrell 1918–2011 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 29 October 1918

Birth Location: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA

Death Date: 20 June 2011

Death Location: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Father: Lonnie Smith

Mother: Lula Ferrell

Spouse(s):

Children(s):

In 1918, Ray Briand Ferrell entered the world in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA, born to Lonnie B Smith And Lula Virginia Smith Ferrell. Ray Briand Ferrell married Naida Thompson Caterina. Ray Briand Ferrell passed away in 2011 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

Find more search results for Ray Ferrell
RF

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:
B
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 1918, Ray Briand Ferrell entered the world in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA, born to Lonnie B Smith And Lula Virginia Smith Ferrell.
  • Ray Briand Ferrell married Naida Thompson Caterina.
  • Ray Briand Ferrell passed away in 2011 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Ray Ferrell's Ancestors

Self
Ray Ferrell
1918–2011
Birth Place: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Parents
Lonnie B Smith
1892–1962
North Carolina
Lula (Virginia Smith) Ferrell
1893–1989
North Carolina
Grandparents
John (Sidney "sid") Smith
1865–1942
Catawba Heights, Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Mary (Annie Armstrong) Smith
1866–1956
Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Great-Grandparents
George Armstrong
1828–1900
Mary Hawkins
1838–1890
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Elisha Hawkins
1811–
Charity Hawkins
1813–

Ray Ferrell's Timeline

2 Records

1918
29 October 1918
Birth of Ray Briand Ferrell in Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
2011
20 June 2011
Age 93
Death of Ray Briand Ferrell in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 29 October 1918
    Event Place: Gaston County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, Birth Index
    [3] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 20 June 2011
    Event Place: Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [2] North Carolina, Find a Grave Index

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