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Willard Thomas Ray 1918–1992 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 23 Apr 1918

Birth Location: Virgie, Pike, KY, USA

Death Date: 1 Jun 1992

Death Location: Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America

Father: Henry Ray

Mother: Lena Johnson

Spouse(s): Essie (Ray)

Children(s): Thomas ray

In 1918, Willard Thomas Ray entered the world in Virgie, Pike, KY, USA, born to Henry David Ray And Lena Johnson. In 1920, Willard Thomas Ray resided in Shelby, Pike, Kentucky, USA. In 1930, Willard Thomas Ray resided in District 2, District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA. Willard Thomas Ray married Essie Mae Cline Ray, and had children including Sandra Ray, Thomas Byron Ray. Willard Thomas Ray passed away in 1992 in Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1918, Willard Thomas Ray entered the world in Virgie, Pike, KY, USA, born to Henry David Ray And Lena Johnson.
  • In 1920, Willard Thomas Ray resided in Shelby, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • In 1930, Willard Thomas Ray resided in District 2, District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA.
  • Willard Thomas Ray married Essie Mae Cline Ray, and had children including Sandra Ray, Thomas Byron Ray.
  • Willard Thomas Ray passed away in 1992 in Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willard Ray's Ancestors

Self
Willard Ray
1918–1992
Birth Place: Virgie, Pike, KY, USA
Parents
Henry David Ray
1882–1956
Virgie Pike, KY
Lena Johnson
1892–1941
Massey Bottom, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Grandparents
William (Varn) Ray
1850–1925
Virgie, Pike, Kentucky, United States
Katherine ("Katie") Jones
1855–1930
Pike, Kentucky, USA
Great-Grandparents
Rebecca Tackett
1817–1870
2nd-Great-Grandparents

Willard Ray's Descendants

1.
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Willard (Thomas) Ray (23 Apr 1918–1 Jun 1992) m. Essie (Mae Cline) (Ray) (16 April 1920–21 April 2009)
  1. 1. Thomas (Byron) ray 1946–

Willard Ray's Timeline

10 Records

1918
23 Apr 1918
Birth of Willard Thomas Ray in Virgie, Pike, KY, USA
Virgie, Pike, KY, USA
1920
1920
Age 2
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in Shelby, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Shelby, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1930
1930
Age 12
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in District 2, District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
District 2, District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1935
1935
Age 17
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in Esco, Hartley, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky
Esco, Hartley, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky
1940
1940
Age 22
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
1951
Before 1951
Age 33
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in Kentucky
Kentucky
1980
1980
Age 62
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in Blaine, KY
Blaine, KY
1992
1992
Age 74
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in Blaine, KY
Blaine, KY
1992
1 Jun 1992
Age 74
Death of Willard Thomas Ray in Louisa,Lawrence, Kentucky,USA
Louisa,Lawrence, Kentucky,USA
1994
1994-1997
Age 76
Willard Thomas Ray resided here in Blaine, Kentucky, USA
Blaine, Kentucky, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 23 Apr 1918
    Event Place: Virgie, Pike, KY, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2
    [3] U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947, National Archives at St. Louis; St. Louis, Missouri; Wwii Draft Registration Cards For Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 524
    [4] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [5] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 98-10
    [6] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [7] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [8] 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shelby, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 110
    [9] 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340510
    [10] 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
    [11] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [12] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [13] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Shelby, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census, Year: 1920; Census Place: Shelby, Pike, Kentucky; Roll: T625_596; Page: 11A; Enumeration District: 110

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: District 2, District 2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census, Year: 1930; Census Place: District 2, Pike, Kentucky; Page: 3A; Enumeration District: 0007; FHL microfilm: 2340510

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: Esco, Hartley, Robinson Creek, Pike, Kentucky
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Mag Dist #2, Pike, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: Pike, Kentucky; Roll: m-t0627-01350; Page: 18B; Enumeration District: 98-10

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: Before 1951
    Event Place: Kentucky
    Record Source: U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1980
    Event Place: Blaine, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1992
    Event Place: Blaine, KY
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 1

    Genealogy Event 9
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1994-1997
    Event Place: Blaine, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Phone and Address Directories, 1993-2002, City: Blaine; State: Kentucky; Year(s): 1994-1997

    Genealogy Event 10
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Blaine, Kentucky, USA
    Record Source: U.S., Public Records Index, 1950-1993, Volume 2

    Genealogy Event 11
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Lawrence
    Record Source: Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000

    Genealogy Event 12
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Pike, Kentucky
    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 13
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Virgie, Pike, Kentucky, 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 Kentucky, 10161940-03311947; Record Group: Records of the Selective Service System, 147; Box: 524

    Genealogy Event 14
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 1 Jun 1992
    Event Place: Louisa,Lawrence, Kentucky,USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Ancestry Family Tree, Ancestry Family Tree
    [2] U.S., Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File, 1850-2010
    [3] Kentucky, U.S., Death Index, 1911-2000
    [4] U.S., Social Security Death Index, 1935-2014, Social Security Administration; Washington D.C., USA; Social Security Death Index, Master File
    [5] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [6] U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007
    [7] Geneanet Community Trees Index

    Genealogy Event 15
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Busseyville, Lawrence County, Kentucky, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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