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Sylvester B Ray 1898–1973 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 18 Feb 1898

Birth Location: Whelock, Texas, USA

Death Date: 26 Jun 1973

Death Location: Bryan, Brazos, Texas

Father: Joe Ray

Mother: Harriett Ray

Spouse(s): Ella Stephens

Children(s): Napoleon Ray, Austin Ray, Wilma Whiteside, Joseph Ray, Simmie Ray

In 1898, Sylvester B Ray entered the world in Whelock, Texas, USA, born to Joe Ray And Harriett Ray. In 1900, Sylvester B Ray resided in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA. In 1910, Sylvester B Ray resided in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA. Sylvester B Ray married Ella M Stephens, and had children including Austin Ray, Joseph Ray, Napoleon Ray, Simmie Joseph Ray, Wilma L Ray Whiteside. Sylvester B Ray passed away in 1973 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas.

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Biography

  • In 1898, Sylvester B Ray entered the world in Whelock, Texas, USA, born to Joe Ray And Harriett Ray.
  • In 1900, Sylvester B Ray resided in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Sylvester B Ray resided in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA.
  • Sylvester B Ray married Ella M Stephens, and had children including Austin Ray, Joseph Ray, Napoleon Ray, Simmie Joseph Ray, Wilma L Ray Whiteside.
  • Sylvester B Ray passed away in 1973 in Bryan, Brazos, Texas.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Sylvester Ray's Ancestors

Self
Sylvester Ray
1898–1973
Birth Place: Whelock, Texas, USA
Parents
Joe Ray
1851–
Texas, USA
Harriett Ray
1870–
Texas, USA
Grandparents
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Sylvester Ray's Descendants

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Sylvester (B) Ray (18 Feb 1898–26 Jun 1973) m. Ella (M) Stephens (Jan 1892–18 Nov 1988)
  1. 1. Napoleon Ray 1930–1952
  2. 2. Austin Ray 1926–
  3. 3. Wilma (L Ray) Whiteside 1928–2005
  4. 4. Joseph Ray 1923–
  5. 5. Simmie (Joseph) Ray 1923–

Sylvester Ray's Timeline

5 Records

1898
18 Feb 1898
Birth of Sylvester B Ray in Whelock, Texas, USA
Whelock, Texas, USA
1900
1900
Age 2
Sylvester B Ray resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 12
Sylvester B Ray resided here in Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
1942
1942
Age 44
Sylvester B Ray resided here in Nuyaka, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
Nuyaka, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
1973
26 Jun 1973
Age 75
Death of Sylvester B Ray in Bryan, Brazos, Texas
Bryan, Brazos, Texas

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 18 Feb 1898
    Event Place: Whelock, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oklahoma, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 413
    [2] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1666; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241666
    [3] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas; Roll: T624_1585; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375598
    [4] Oklahoma, County Marriages

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas; Roll: 1666; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0117; FHL microfilm: 1241666

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Justice Precinct 3, Robertson, Texas; Roll: T624_1585; Page: 4B; Enumeration District: 0109; FHL microfilm: 1375598

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1942
    Event Place: Nuyaka, Okmulgee, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; WWII Draft Registration Cards for Oklahoma, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 413

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Okmulgee, Oklahoma
    Record Source: U.S., World War II Army Enlistment Records, 1938-1946, National Archives at College Park; College Park, Maryland, USA; Electronic Army Serial Number Merged File, 1938-1946; NAID: 1263923; Record Group Title: Records of the National Archives and Records Administration, 1789-ca. 2007; Record Group: 64; Box Numbe

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Jun 1973
    Event Place: Bryan, Brazos, Texas

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