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William Montgomery Wray 1769–1845 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: 1769

Birth Location: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA

Death Date: 26 Nov 1845

Death Location: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA

Father: Moses Wray

Mother: Elizabeth Morris

Spouse(s): Nancy Rue

Children(s): C Wray, Elizabeth Wray, Franklin Wray, Hester Wray, Margaret Wray, Tobias Wray, William Wray

William Montgomery Wray was born in 1769 in Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA, the child of Moses Wray And Elizabeth Mary Morris. In 1830, William Montgomery Wray resided in Berrien, Michigan, USA. In 1840, William Montgomery Wray resided in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA. William Montgomery Wray married Nancy Jane Rue, and had children including C B Wray, Elizabeth Wray, Franklin M Wray, Hester Wray, Margaret Wray, Tobias M Wray, William Montgomery Wray. William Montgomery Wray passed away in 1845 in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

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Biography

  • William Montgomery Wray was born in 1769 in Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA, the child of Moses Wray And Elizabeth Mary Morris.
  • In 1830, William Montgomery Wray resided in Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • In 1840, William Montgomery Wray resided in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA.
  • William Montgomery Wray married Nancy Jane Rue, and had children including C B Wray, Elizabeth Wray, Franklin M Wray, Hester Wray, Margaret Wray, Tobias M Wray, William Montgomery Wray.
  • William Montgomery Wray passed away in 1845 in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA.

Immediate Family

Parents

Moses Wray
1727–1802
Birth Location: Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
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Elizabeth Morris
1735–1805
Birth Location: Augusta County, Virginia, USA
EM

Spouses(s)

Nancy Rue
1794–1883
Birth Location: Newtown, Hamilton, Ohio, USA
NR

Children(s)

C Wray
1821–1906
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
CW
Elizabeth Wray
1825–1895
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
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Franklin Wray
1816–
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
FW
Hester Wray
1814–1884
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
HW
Margaret Wray
1823–1887
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
MW
Tobias Wray
1822–1866
Birth Location: Ohio, USA
TW
William Wray
1832–1917
Birth Location: Michigan, USA
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William Wray's Ancestors

Self
William Wray
1769–1845
Birth Place: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Parents
Moses Wray
1727–1802
Brunswick County, Virginia, USA
Elizabeth (Mary) Morris
1735–1805
Augusta County, Virginia, USA
Grandparents
Moses Wray
1705–1766
England
Mary
1711–1773
Daniel Morris
1695–1767
Bedford County, Virginia, USA
Tabitha
1714–1784
Virginia, USA
Great-Grandparents
2nd-Great-Grandparents

William Wray's Descendants

1.
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William (Montgomery) Wray (1769–26 Nov 1845) m. Nancy (Jane) Rue (10 Aug 1794–16 Jan 1883)
  1. 1. C (B) Wray 1821–1906 m. Eliza Moon 1834–1869
    1. 1. Sadie Johnson 1862–1928 m. Natanis 1851–1929 m. William (S) Johnson 1866–
      1. 1. Flossie (Lagrace) Wharton 1887–1958 m. William (Frederick) Goehring 1878–1953
        1. 1. Andrew (William) Goehring 1917–1920
        2. 2. Anton (Harvey) Goehring 1914–1999 m. Ellen (June) Larson 1917–1986
        3. 3. Chester (Gordon) Goehring 1916–2011 m. Bonnetta (June) Couch 1921–2011
        4. 4. Faircloth 1912–1998
        5. 5. Douglas (Arundell Frederick) Goehring 1910–2003
        6. 6. Florence (Beatrice) Goehring 1908–1978 m. John Bonham 1905–
        7. 7. Goldie (Irene) Goehring 1904–1974 m. Arthur (Frank) Kuester 1904–1972 m. George (Lucken) Schoneboom 1891–1961
        8. 8. Muriel (Virginia) Goehring 1927–2002
        9. 9. Phyllis (Eileen) Goehring 1920–1982 m. Howard (J.) Anderson 1916–
        10. 10. Richard (Raymond) Goehring 1906–2007 m. Myra (Louise) Shindle 1903–1987
        11. 11. Ruth (Ernestine) Goehring 1921–1978 m. Charles (Raymond) Vaught 1913–1986 m. Arthur (John) Ensign 1911–1991 m. Lawrence (Oliver) Thornton 1920–1991
        12. 12. Violet (Eileen) Goehring 1911–1912
      2. 2. Lillian (J) Wharton 1890–1980 m. John Plant 1883–1965
        1. 1. Louisa (S) Plant 1917–
        2. 2. John (Wilmot Plant) Jr 1914–2002
        3. 3. Robert (F J) Plant 1925–
        4. 4. Elva (A) Plant 1920–1987
      3. 3. Harriet Wharton 1879–1955 m. Andrew (J) Landis 1871–1960
        1. 1. Forrest (E) Landis 1912–1991
        2. 2. Fern Landis 1905–
      4. 4. Jessie (Lettie) Wharton 1883–1950
    2. 2. EP 1854–1947
    3. 3. George (Peabody) Wray 1866–1898
    4. 4. Jim 1858–1942
    5. 5. Lorenzo (Harvey) Wray 1864–1891
    6. 6. Margaret (Elizabeth) Wray 1856–1857
    7. 7. Mary (Elizabeth) Wray 1860–1864
    8. 8. Jennie 1852–1891 m. Anthony (Wayne) Burk 1849–1915
      1. 1. James (Loren) Burke 1880–1951
      2. 2. Terrissia (Loretta) Burk 1877–1960 m. James (William) Nixon 1876–1948
        1. 1. Jane (Evalyn) Nixon 1898–1996 m. Russell (Dale) Hannan 1899–1977
        2. 2. Ethel (M) Nixon 1901–1973
      3. 3. Marshall (Luther) Burk 1874–1942
        1. 1. Edwin (Marshall) Burk 1901–1954
    9. 9. William (Caleb) Wray 1848–1852
  2. 2. Elizabeth Wray 1825–1895
  3. 3. Franklin (M) Wray 1816–
  4. 4. Hester Wray 1814–1884
  5. 5. Margaret Wray 1823–1887
  6. 6. Tobias (M) Wray 1822–1866 m. Elizabeth 1820–1890
  7. 7. William (Montgomery) Wray 1832–1917 m. Elizabeth (S) Manyard 1853–1914
    1. 1. Larue (Manyard) Wray 1888–1980

William Wray's Timeline

5 Records

1769
1769
Birth of William Montgomery Wray in Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
1830
1830
Age 61
William Montgomery Wray resided here in Berrien, Michigan, USA
Berrien, Michigan, USA
1840
1840
Age 71
William Montgomery Wray resided here in Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1845
26 Nov 1845
Age 76
Death of William Montgomery Wray in Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
1845
23 Dec 1845
Age 76
William Montgomery Wray - Probate in Berrien, Michigan, USA
Berrien, Michigan, USA

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: 1769
    Event Place: Rocky Mount, Franklin, Virginia, USA
    Record Source: Clayton Wray, Descendants of Moses Wray I, 2

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1830
    Event Place: Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Clayton Wray, Descendants of Moses Wray I, 2

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1840
    Event Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: 1840 United States Federal Census, Year: 1840; Census Place: Bertrand, Berrien, Michigan; Roll: 203; Page: 25; Family History Library Film: 0014795

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: College Corner, Butler, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Place: Mill Township, Tuscarawas, Ohio, USA

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 26 Nov 1845
    Event Place: Niles, Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source:
    [1] Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1832-1913, Index Ca. 1832-1933; Author: Michigan Probate Court (Berrien County); Berrien County Historical Association (Berrien Springs, Michigan); Probate Place: Berrien, Michigan
    [2] Clayton Wray, Descendants of Moses Wray I, 2

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Probate
    Event Date: 23 Dec 1845
    Event Place: Berrien, Michigan, USA
    Record Source: Michigan, Wills and Probate Records, Probate Records, 1832-1913, Index Ca. 1832-1933; Author: Michigan Probate Court (Berrien County); Berrien County Historical Association (Berrien Springs, Michigan); Probate Place: Berrien, Michigan
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