YourRoots by Genomelink
banner

Sign up to explore more

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

Rufus Hayes Ray 1893–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 08 Aug 1893

Birth Location: Scott County, Virginia, USA

Death Date: Aug 1966

Death Location: Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA

Father: William Wray

Mother: Finnette Dingus

Spouse(s): Mabel McClellan

Children(s): Violet Ray

In 1893, Rufus Hayes Ray entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, USA, born to William T Wray And Finnette M Nettie Dingus. In 1900, Rufus Hayes Ray resided in Civil District 17, Jefferson, Tennessee. In 1910, Rufus Hayes Ray resided in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA. Rufus Hayes Ray married Mabel Mcclellan, and had children including Violet Ray. Rufus Hayes Ray passed away in 1966 in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA.

Find more search results for Rufus Ray
RR

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, Rufus Hayes Ray entered the world in Scott County, Virginia, USA, born to William T Wray And Finnette M Nettie Dingus.
  • In 1900, Rufus Hayes Ray resided in Civil District 17, Jefferson, Tennessee.
  • In 1910, Rufus Hayes Ray resided in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA.
  • Rufus Hayes Ray married Mabel Mcclellan, and had children including Violet Ray.
  • Rufus Hayes Ray passed away in 1966 in Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Ray's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Ray
1893–1966
Birth Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
Parents
William T. Wray
1875–1944
Tennessee
Finnette (M. (Nettie)) Dingus
1870–1944
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
John (Ramey) Dingus
1850–1929
Scott County, Virginia, USA
Sarah (M.) Belcher
1849–1915
Mercer County, Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
Nancy Dingus
1828–1900
Jonathan Belcher
1820–
Jane Wright
1830–1863
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Catherine Dingus
1802–1875

Rufus Ray's Descendants

1.
RR
Rufus (Hayes) Ray (08 Aug 1893–Aug 1966) m. Mabel McClellan (7 Sep 1899–2 March 1982)
  1. 1. Violet Ray 1923–1965 m. Robert Grubb 1917–1994

Rufus Ray's Timeline

5 Records

1893
08 Aug 1893
Birth of Rufus Hayes Ray in Scott County, Virginia, USA
Scott County, Virginia, USA
1900
1900
Age 7
Rufus Hayes Ray resided here in Civil District 17, Jefferson, Tennessee
Civil District 17, Jefferson, Tennessee
1910
1910
Age 17
Rufus Hayes Ray resided here in Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
1942
1942
Age 49
Rufus Hayes Ray resided here in Wise County, Virginia, USA
Wise County, Virginia, USA
1966
Aug 1966
Age 73
Death of Rufus Hayes Ray in Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 08 Aug 1893
    Event Place: Scott County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2370463; Local board: Wise , Virginia.
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 227-05-6460; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [3] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: De Kalb, Scott, Virginia; Roll: T625_1914; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 91; Image: 77
    [4] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 17, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 55.
    [5] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375507
    [6] Virginia, U.S., Select Marriages, 1785-1940
    [7] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Civil District 17, Jefferson, Tennessee
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Civil District 17, Jefferson, Tennessee; Roll: T623_1580; Page: 4A; Enumeration District: 55.

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Newport, Cocke, Tennessee; Roll: T624_1494; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 0047; FHL microfilm: 1375507

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Wise County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, Roll: WW2_2370463; Local board: Wise , Virginia.

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: Aug 1966
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise, Virginia, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 227-05-6460; Issue State: Virginia; Issue Date: Before 1951.
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Big Stone Gap, Wise County, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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