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Robert Ray 1818–1880 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1818

Birth Location: Giles Co., TN

Death Date: bef 1880

Death Location: Tennesse, USA

Father:

Mother: James Rea

Spouse(s): Martha Childress, Mary Dixon

Children(s): Leonard Ray, Isilla Ray, Ardena Ray, Parthenia Rhea, Learner Rea

The story of Robert Ray began in 1818 in Giles Co., TN. In 1850, Robert Ray resided in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA. In 1860, Robert Ray resided in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, . Robert Ray married Martha Childress, Mary Ann Dixon, and had children including Ardena A Ray, Isilla J Ray, Learner B Rea, Leonard Blackburn Buddy Or Lonnie Ray, Parthenia Rhea. Robert Ray passed away in 1880 in Tennesse, USA.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Ray began in 1818 in Giles Co., TN.
  • In 1850, Robert Ray resided in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA.
  • In 1860, Robert Ray resided in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, .
  • Robert Ray married Martha Childress, Mary Ann Dixon, and had children including Ardena A Ray, Isilla J Ray, Learner B Rea, Leonard Blackburn Buddy Or Lonnie Ray, Parthenia Rhea.
  • Robert Ray passed away in 1880 in Tennesse, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Ray's Ancestors

Self
Robert Ray
1818–1880
Birth Place: Giles Co., TN
Parents
James Rea
1790–1857
Henry County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
James (Ray) Sr
1750–1834
Virginia, United States
Molly
1760–1827
Virginia, United States
Great-Grandparents
James Wray
1730–1788
Johanna Link)
1730–1794
2nd-Great-Grandparents
John Rhea
1702–1800
Hannah Hastey
1718–1818
Native Kosoinah
1700–1800
Father African?
1710–1800

Robert Ray's Descendants

1.
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Robert Ray (abt 1818–bef 1880) m. Martha Childress (abt 1809–aft 1896) m. Mary (Ann) Dixon (1827–)
  1. 1. Leonard (Blackburn "Buddy" or "Lonnie") Ray 1847–1900 m. Mary (Permelia) Lucy 1861–1897
    1. 1. Thomas (Mauldin) Ray 1886–1925 m. Ella (Mae) Brackin 1886–1968
      1. 1. Thomas (H) Ray 1912–1998 m. Preston (Ray) Leavee 1910–1994
      2. 2. Demetra Ray 1905–1992 m. George (H) Cassidy 1903–1991
        1. 1. Gerald (Henry) Cassidy 1927–2007 m. Jo (Ann) Cassidy 1929–2022
        2. 2. Margaret (Loretta) Poole 1931–1986 m. Billy (Baker) Poole 1928–2004
        3. 3. Ray (Elbert) Cassidy 1943–
        4. 4. Ralph Cassidy 1944–1998
      3. 3. Minnie (Lee) Ray 1907–2005 m. Grier (Peoples) Moore 1901–1967
        1. 1. Harrel (Royce) Moore 1922–2002
      4. 4. Mildred (A.) Ray 1911–1980 m. Hulon (Hall) Holmes 1905–1960
        1. 1. Billie (Jean) Holmes 1932–2009
        2. 2. Peggy Holmes 1926–2005 m. Harold (R) Moore 1923–2002
      5. 5. Robert (Elmer) Ray 1919–1970 m. Thelma (Ann) Ray 1923–1995
      6. 6. Willie (B) Ray 1917–1979 m. William (Vernon) Merritt 1916–1986
      7. 7. James (Lee Owen) Ray 1921–2017 m. Eveline Nesslerodt 1927–2002
      8. 8. Mauldin (Alexander) Ray 1924–2017 m. Willie (Ruth) Hill 1926–
      9. 9. Ella (Beatrice) Ray 1909–1914
      10. 10. Marie (Desda) Adams 1914–1984 m. Taylor Adams 1909–1979
        1. 1. Shirley (Ray) Adams 1936–1938
        2. 2. Richard Adams 1932–2002
    2. 2. Martha (Elizabeth) Dedmon 1890–1964
    3. 3. Robert (Henry) Ray 1879–1956
    4. 4. William (Blackburn "Will") Ray 1882–1953
    5. 5. Rebecca ("Becky" J) Ray 1884–1900
    6. 6. McAlister ("Max" Logan) Ray 1888–1962
    7. 7. Mary (Parthena "Thena") Ray 1893–1963
    8. 8. Annie (Lucy) Ray 1895–1966
  2. 2. Isilla (J) Ray 1847–1860
  3. 3. Ardena (A) Ray 1850–1860
  4. 4. Parthenia Rhea 1854–1929
  5. 5. Learner (B.) Rea 1848–

Robert Ray's Timeline

6 Records

1818
abt 1818
Birth of Robert Ray in Giles Co., TN
Giles Co., TN
1850
1850
Age 32
Robert Ray resided here in District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1860
1860
Age 42
Robert Ray resided here in Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1863
Dec 1863
Age 45
Robert Ray resided here in Tennessee
Tennessee
1870
1870
Age 52
Robert Ray resided here in District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
1880
bef 1880
Age 62
Death of Robert Ray in Tennesse, USA
Tennesse, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1818
    Event Place: Giles Co., TN
    Record Source:
    [1] 1870 United States Federal Census
    [2] 1860 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1850 United States Federal Census
    [4] Ireland, Select Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: District 11, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Subdivision, Bradshaw, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Dec 1863
    Event Place: Tennessee
    Record Source: U.S., Returns from Military Posts, National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Washington, D.C.; Returns from U.S. Military Posts, 1800-1916; Microfilm Serial: M617; Microfilm Roll: 1312

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: District 20, Pulaski, Giles, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: bef 1880
    Event Place: Tennesse, USA

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