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Samuel B Ray 1662–1718 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 13 February 1662

Birth Location: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, American Colonies

Death Date: 28 April 1718

Death Location: Salem Village, Essex, MA, Colonial America

Father: Joshua Rea

Mother: Sarah Waters

Spouse(s): Mary Fullerton

Children(s): Elizabeth Ray

In 1662, Samuel B Ray entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, American Colonies, born to Joshua Rea And Sarah Waters. Samuel B Ray married Mary Fullerton, and had children including Elizabeth Hope Ray. Samuel B Ray passed away in 1718 in Salem Village, Essex, MA, Colonial America.

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Biography

  • In 1662, Samuel B Ray entered the world in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, American Colonies, born to Joshua Rea And Sarah Waters.
  • Samuel B Ray married Mary Fullerton, and had children including Elizabeth Hope Ray.
  • Samuel B Ray passed away in 1718 in Salem Village, Essex, MA, Colonial America.

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Samuel Ray's Ancestors

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Samuel Ray
1662–1718
Birth Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Parents
Joshua Rea
1628–1710
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Colony
Sarah Waters
1630–1700
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts Colony
Grandparents
Richard Waters
1604–1676
London, City of London, Greater London, England
Rejoice Plasse
1608–1678
Greater London, England
Great-Grandparents
James Waters
1568–1617
Phebe Manning
1566–1642
William Plasse
1572–1646
Margery Smith
1585–1618
2nd-Great-Grandparents
Henry II
1542–1594
George Manning
1520–1582
Joan Wallis
1524–1582
David Playce
1546–

Samuel Ray's Descendants

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Samuel (B) Ray (13 February 1662–28 April 1718) m. Mary Fullerton (Abt. 1663–20 Feb 1767)
  1. 1. Elizabeth (Hope) Ray 1683–1735 m. John (Valentine) Vest 1679–1735
    1. 1. John (Daniel) Vest 1705–1765 m. Charlotte (Ann) Bakes 1709–1770
      1. 1. George (Washington) Vest 1757–1799 m. Mary (Barron) Doss 1764–1863
        1. 1. James (Jackson Vest) Sr 1791–1868 m. Sallie (Sarah) Harvey 1793–1829
        2. 2. Obediah Vest 1786–1867
        3. 3. Lavina Vest 1794–1872
        4. 4. Mary Vest 1799–1860
        5. 5. John Vest 1788–1839
        6. 6. Robert Vest 1797–1863
      2. 2. John (Daniel Vest) Jr. 1750–1833 m. Agnes Davidson 1750–
      3. 3. Jenny Vest 1743–1776
      4. 4. William (Tunwell) Vest 1735–1812
      5. 5. James (Richard) VEST 1740–1795
      6. 6. Philip (Henry) Vest 1749–1834
      7. 7. Martha Vest 1738–1756
      8. 8. Elizabeth (Ann) Vest 1727–1776
      9. 9. Gabriel Vest 1740–1795
      10. 10. Martha Vest 1755–1756
      11. 11. John Vest 1748–1833
      12. 12. Samuel (H) Vest 1750–1842
    2. 2. Elizabeth Vest 1715–1775
    3. 3. Phillip Vest 1722–1816
    4. 4. Valentine Vest 1717–1759
    5. 5. Peter (Bast) Vest 1710–1816
    6. 6. William Vest 1708–1812

Samuel Ray's Timeline

2 Records

1662
13 February 1662
Birth of Samuel B Ray in Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
1718
28 April 1718
Age 56
Death of Samuel B Ray in Salem Village, Essex, MA, Colonial America
Salem Village, Essex, MA, Colonial America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 13 February 1662
    Event Place: Salem, Essex, Massachusetts, American Colonies
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1652; Birth city: Salem Village; Birth state: MA
    [2] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current
    [3] American Genealogical-Biographical Index (AGBI)

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 28 April 1718
    Event Place: Salem Village, Essex, MA, Colonial America
    Record Source:
    [1] Family Data Collection - Individual Records, Birth year: 1652; Birth city: Salem Village; Birth state: MA
    [2] U.S., New England Marriages Prior to 1700, Genealogical Publishing Co.; Baltimore, MD, USA; Volume Title: New England Marriages Prior to 1700
    [3] Global, Find a Grave® Index for Burials at Sea and other Select Burial Locations, 1300s-Current

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