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Thomas Arthur RAY 1889–1966 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: Jun 1889

Birth Location: Smith, Texas

Death Date: 31 Jan 1966

Death Location: Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America

Father: William RAY

Mother: Margaret (Ray)

Spouse(s): Margaret (Ray)

Children(s):

In 1889, Thomas Arthur RAY entered the world in Smith, Texas, born to William Thomas Ray And Margaret Elizabeth Betty Nee Murrell Step Lewis Smith Ray. In 1900, Thomas Arthur RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA. In 1910, Thomas Arthur RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA. Thomas Arthur RAY married Margaret Willie Knight Ray. Thomas Arthur RAY passed away in 1966 in Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1889, Thomas Arthur RAY entered the world in Smith, Texas, born to William Thomas Ray And Margaret Elizabeth Betty Nee Murrell Step Lewis Smith Ray.
  • In 1900, Thomas Arthur RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA.
  • In 1910, Thomas Arthur RAY resided in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA.
  • Thomas Arthur RAY married Margaret Willie Knight Ray.
  • Thomas Arthur RAY passed away in 1966 in Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

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Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Thomas RAY's Ancestors

Self
Thomas RAY
1889–1966
Birth Place: Smith, Texas
Parents
William Thomas RAY
1849–1937
Alabama
Margaret (Elizabeth Betty nee: Murrell step: LEWIS (Smith)) (Ray)
1858–1934
Louisiana, USA
Grandparents
Hiram RAY
1800–1868
North Carolina
Elizabeth (Caroline Netty GRESAUN) (Ray)
1827–
Alabama
Joel (Simeon) MURRELL
1833–1862
Claiborne Parish, Louisiana
Martha (Ann ARTHUR (Murrell)) (Lewis)
1838–1900
Louisiana, USA
Great-Grandparents
Thomas RAY
1780–1840
Rebecca (Ray)
1770–1860
GRESAUN
1805–
2nd-Great-Grandparents
FOWLER
1750–

Thomas RAY's Timeline

5 Records

1889
Jun 1889
Birth of Thomas Arthur RAY in Smith, Texas
Smith, Texas
1900
1900
Age 11
Thomas Arthur RAY resided here in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
1910
1910
Age 21
Thomas Arthur RAY resided here in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
1920
1920
Age 31
Thomas Arthur RAY resided here in Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
1966
31 Jan 1966
Age 77
Death of Thomas Arthur RAY in Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: Jun 1889
    Event Place: Smith, Texas
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1845; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 100
    [3] 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241670
    [4] 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1375602
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1900
    Event Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1900 United States Federal Census, Year: 1900; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Page: 13; Enumeration District: 0110; FHL microfilm: 1241670

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1910
    Event Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1910 United States Federal Census, Year: 1910; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Roll: T624_1589; Page: 1A; Enumeration District: 0086; FHL microfilm: 1375602

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Hopewell, Smith, Texas; Roll: T625_1845; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 100

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Tyler, Smith, Texas, USA
    Record Source: Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 31 Jan 1966
    Event Place: Palestine, Anderson, Texas, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Texas, Death Certificates, Texas Department of State Health Services; Austin Texas, USA
    [2] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Swan, Smith County, Texas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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