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Thomas Ray 1798–1870 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1798

Birth Location: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States

Death Date: 1870

Death Location: Orange, North Carolina, United States

Father: Henry Ray

Mother: Nicey Lashley

Spouse(s): Athy Lloyd

Children(s): Priscilla Ray

In 1798, Thomas Ray entered the world in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to Henry Ray And Nicey Lashley. In 1820, Thomas Ray resided in Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North C. In 1830, Thomas Ray resided in South Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, United . Thomas Ray married Athy Lloyd, and had children including Priscilla Ray. Thomas Ray passed away in 1870 in Orange, North Carolina, United States.

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Biography

  • In 1798, Thomas Ray entered the world in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States, born to Henry Ray And Nicey Lashley.
  • In 1820, Thomas Ray resided in Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North C.
  • In 1830, Thomas Ray resided in South Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, United .
  • Thomas Ray married Athy Lloyd, and had children including Priscilla Ray.
  • Thomas Ray passed away in 1870 in Orange, North Carolina, United States.

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas Ray's Ancestors

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Thomas Ray
1798–1870
Birth Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Parents
Henry Ray
1772–1840
Henry, Virginia, United States
Nicey Lashley
1777–1804
Henry, Virginia, United States
Grandparents
David Ray
1742–1808
Henry, Virginia, United States
Alse Dunegan
–1808
Thomas Lasley
1755–1823
Orange, North Carolina, United States
Hannah Johnson
1755–1830
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Thomas Ray's Descendants

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Thomas Ray (1798–1870) m. Athy Lloyd (1795–1850)
  1. 1. Priscilla Ray 1825–1910 m. John Bailey 1815–1873
    1. 1. Ariadna (Agnes "Arry") Bailey 1854–1919 m. Loftin (Moses "Bart") O'Neal 1844–1907
      1. 1. Abner (Dowd) Oneal 1888–1908 m. Lou (Etta Opal Presley Catlett) Smith 1891–1960
        1. 1. Abner (Person "Percy") O'Neal 1905–1973 m. Mamie (Ruth) Winstead 1909–1996
      2. 2. Rosie O'Neal 1884–
      3. 3. Lofton (Moses O'Neal) II 1890–1968 m. Beulah Rone 1888–1984
        1. 1. Edith O'Neal 1923–2013
        2. 2. Obie (Theadore) O'Neal 1925–1991 m. Maxine Bailey 1932–2009
      4. 4. Roy O'Neal 1896–
    2. 2. Emma (Bailey) Dew 1856–1936 m. John (W) Dew 1868–1940
      1. 1. Johnnie (D) Dew 1891–1965

Thomas Ray's Timeline

4 Records

1798
1798
Birth of Thomas Ray in Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States
1820
1820
Age 22
Thomas Ray resided here in Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
1830
1830
Age 32
Thomas Ray resided here in South Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, United States
South Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, United States
1870
1870
Age 72
Death of Thomas Ray in Orange, North Carolina, United States
Orange, North Carolina, United States

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1798
    Event Place: Hillsborough, Orange, North Carolina, United States

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1820
    Event Place: Battalion 3 or Forks of the Yadkin, Rowan, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1820 United States Federal Census, 1820 U S Census; Census Place: Rowan, North Carolina; Page: 400; NARA Roll: M33_81; Image: 224

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: South Regiment, Granville, North Carolina, United States
    Record Source: 1830 United States Federal Census, 1830 US Census; Census Place: South Regiment, Granville, North Carolina; Page: 52; NARA Series: M19; Roll Number: 121; Family History Film: 0018087

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1870
    Event Place: Orange, North Carolina, United States

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