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Rufus Randolph Ray 1911–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 9 Sep 1911

Birth Location: Alabama

Death Date: 28 Nov 1973

Death Location: Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, United States of America

Father: James Ray

Mother: Lula Little

Spouse(s): Ovaline Ray

Children(s): Paul Ray, Arlain Sasser

In 1911, Rufus Randolph Ray entered the world in Alabama, born to James Oliver Ray And Lula R Little. In 1920, Rufus Randolph Ray resided in Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA. In 1930, Rufus Randolph Ray resided in Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama. Rufus Randolph Ray married Ovaline Ray, and had children including Arlain Ruth Sasser, Haymond Ray, John F Ray, Lannie Ray, Laretta Ray, Lena F Ray, Marilyn Ray, Paul Ray. Rufus Randolph Ray passed away in 1973 in Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1911, Rufus Randolph Ray entered the world in Alabama, born to James Oliver Ray And Lula R Little.
  • In 1920, Rufus Randolph Ray resided in Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA.
  • In 1930, Rufus Randolph Ray resided in Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama.
  • Rufus Randolph Ray married Ovaline Ray, and had children including Arlain Ruth Sasser, Haymond Ray, John F Ray, Lannie Ray, Laretta Ray, Lena F Ray, Marilyn Ray, Paul Ray.
  • Rufus Randolph Ray passed away in 1973 in Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Rufus Ray's Ancestors

Self
Rufus Ray
1911–1973
Birth Place: Alabama
Parents
James Oliver Ray
1862–1934
Alabama
Lula (R.) Little
1877–1915
Alabama
Grandparents
James Ray
1837–
Alabama
Ellen Matilda
1847–1880
Alabama
Little
1858–
Alabama
Catherine (C.) Little
1858–1886
Pike, Alabama, United States
Great-Grandparents
Benjamin Little
1806–1886
Kitsy Catrett
1814–1886
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Alfred Little
1791–1883
Little
–1857
John Catrett
1784–1865
Catrett
1784–1844

Rufus Ray's Descendants

1.
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Rufus (Randolph) Ray (9 Sep 1911–28 Nov 1973) m. Ovaline Ray (2 September 1911–21 November 1985)
  1. 1. Paul Ray 1941–1977
  2. 2. Arlain (Ruth) Sasser 1933–2001

Rufus Ray's Timeline

8 Records

1911
9 Sep 1911
Birth of Rufus Randolph Ray in Alabama
Alabama
1920
1920
Age 9
Rufus Randolph Ray resided here in Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA
Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA
1930
1930
Age 19
Rufus Randolph Ray resided here in Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama
Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama
1935
1935
Age 24
Rufus Randolph Ray resided here in Rural, Covington, Alabama
Rural, Covington, Alabama
1940
1 Apr 1940
Age 29
Rufus Randolph Ray resided here in Copperas Head, Covington, Alabama, USA
Copperas Head, Covington, Alabama, USA
1950
1950
Age 39
Rufus Randolph Ray resided here in Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA
Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA
1961
Abt 1961
Age 50
Rufus Randolph Ray resided here in Dozier
Dozier
1973
28 Nov 1973
Age 62
Death of Rufus Randolph Ray in Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, United States of America
Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 9 Sep 1911
    Event Place: Alabama
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 226
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Copperas Head, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T627_20; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 20-28
    [3] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [4] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [5] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .
    [6] 1950 United States Federal Census
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama; Roll: ; Page: ; Enumeration District: ; Image: .

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Rural, Covington, Alabama
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Copperas Head, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T627_20; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 20-28

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1 Apr 1940
    Event Place: Copperas Head, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, The National Archives in St. Louis, Missouri; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Alabama, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 226
    [2] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Copperas Head, Covington, Alabama; Roll: T627_20; Page: 15B; Enumeration District: 20-28

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Rose Hill, Covington, Alabama, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Abt 1961
    Event Place: Dozier
    Record Source: U.S., Newspapers.com™ Marriage Index, 1800s-current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 Nov 1973
    Event Place: Andalusia, Covington, Alabama, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] Alabama, Deaths and Burials Index
    [2] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Number: 417-18-6686; Issue State: Alabama; Issue Date: Before 1951
    [3] Geneanet Community Trees Index

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