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Robert Walker Wray 1806–1871 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 2 Aug 1806

Birth Location: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 28 Dec 1871

Death Location: Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America

Father: Andrew Wray

Mother: Hannah Walker

Spouse(s): Elizabeth Hopkins, Prissilla Thomas, Fredrice Wray

Children(s): Thomas Wray, Nancy Wray, Rev. Wray, Andrew Wray, Sarah Wray, Robert Wray, James Wray, Mary Amos

The story of Robert Walker Wray began in 1806 in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States. In 1850, Robert Walker Wray resided in Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. In 1860, Robert Walker Wray resided in Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA. Robert Walker Wray married Elizabeth Hopkins, Fredrice Wray, Prissilla Thomas, and had children including Andrew M Wray, James D Wray, Mary Elizabeth Amos, Nancy J Wray, Rev Pinkney Joyce P J Wray, Robert Thomas Wray, Sarah Wray, Thomas Hopkins Wray. Robert Walker Wray passed away in 1871 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

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Biography

  • The story of Robert Walker Wray began in 1806 in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States.
  • In 1850, Robert Walker Wray resided in Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • In 1860, Robert Walker Wray resided in Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA.
  • Robert Walker Wray married Elizabeth Hopkins, Fredrice Wray, Prissilla Thomas, and had children including Andrew M Wray, James D Wray, Mary Elizabeth Amos, Nancy J Wray, Rev Pinkney Joyce P J Wray, Robert Thomas Wray, Sarah Wray, Thomas Hopkins Wray.
  • Robert Walker Wray passed away in 1871 in Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Robert Wray's Ancestors

Self
Robert Wray
1806–1871
Birth Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Andrew Wray
1767–1830
Virginia
Hannah Walker
1768–1835
Surry County, North Carolina, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Robert Wray's Descendants

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Robert (Walker) Wray (2 Aug 1806–28 Dec 1871) m. Elizabeth Hopkins (10 Sep 1800–11 Dec 1855) m. Prissilla Thomas (18 December 1812–29 April 1902) m. Fredrice Wray (abt 1810–)
  1. 1. Thomas (Hopkins) Wray 1830–1885
  2. 2. Nancy (J.) Wray 1835–1854
  3. 3. Rev. (Pinkney Joyce "P. J.") Wray 1829–1888
  4. 4. Andrew (M.) Wray 1832–1856
  5. 5. Sarah Wray 1852–1939 m. William (Larkin) Smith 1856–1926
    1. 1. Hugh (Patrick) Smith 1884–1953
    2. 2. Lelia (M) Smith 1892–1947
    3. 3. Edward (Lee) Smith 1886–1968
    4. 4. Reuben (B) Smith 1896–
  6. 6. Robert (Thomas) Wray 1846–1927
  7. 7. James (D) Wray 1844–
  8. 8. Mary (Elizabeth) Amos 1847–1924

Robert Wray's Timeline

6 Records

1806
2 Aug 1806
Birth of Robert Walker Wray in Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
1850
1850
Age 44
Robert Walker Wray resided here in Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1860
1860
Age 54
Robert Walker Wray resided here in Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1870
1870
Age 64
Robert Walker Wray resided here in Simpsonville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Simpsonville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1871
28 Dec 1871
Age 65
Death of Robert Walker Wray in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
1872
1872
Age 66
Robert Walker Wray - Probate in Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
Rockingham, North Carolina, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 2 Aug 1806
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Death Certificates, North Carolina State Archives; Raleigh, North Carolina; North Carolina Death Certificates
    [2] 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Simpsonville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1157; Page: 361A; Family History Library Film: 552656
    [3] 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 803912
    [4] 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 643; Page: 43b
    [5] North Carolina, Deaths
    [6] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1850
    Event Place: Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1850 United States Federal Census, Year: 1850; Census Place: Eastern District, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: 643; Page: 43b

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1860
    Event Place: Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1860 United States Federal Census, Year: 1860; Census Place: Southern Division, Rockingham, North Carolina; Page: 61; Family History Library Film: 803912

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Simpsonville, Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: 1870 United States Federal Census, Year: 1870; Census Place: Simpsonville, Rockingham, North Carolina; Roll: M593_1157; Page: 361A; Family History Library Film: 552656

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Dec 1871
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; estate papers, 1780-1926 (Rockingham County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Rockingham, North Carolina
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Rockingham County, North Carolina, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 1872
    Event Place: Rockingham, North Carolina, USA
    Record Source: North Carolina, Wills and Probate Records, Wills, 1663-1978; estate papers, 1780-1926 (Rockingham County); Author: North Carolina. Division of Archives and History; Probate Place: Rockingham, North Carolina

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