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Willie J Ray 1917–2003 – Genealogical Records

Birth Date: abt 1917

Birth Location: Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America

Death Date: 30 June 2003

Death Location: Curtis, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America

Father: William Ray

Mother: Lula Ray

Spouse(s): Pauline Ray

Children(s): James Ray

In 1917, Willie J Ray entered the world in Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to William F Ray And Lula Ray. In 1920, Willie J Ray resided in Sulphur, McCurtain, Oklahoma, USA. In 1930, Willie J Ray resided in Caddo, Caddo, Clark, Arkansas, USA. Willie J Ray married Pauline Ray, and had children including James W Ray, Johnnie M Ray. Willie J Ray passed away in 2003 in Curtis, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America.

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Biography

  • In 1917, Willie J Ray entered the world in Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America, born to William F Ray And Lula Ray.
  • In 1920, Willie J Ray resided in Sulphur, McCurtain, Oklahoma, USA.
  • In 1930, Willie J Ray resided in Caddo, Caddo, Clark, Arkansas, USA.
  • Willie J Ray married Pauline Ray, and had children including James W Ray, Johnnie M Ray.
  • Willie J Ray passed away in 2003 in Curtis, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America.

Immediate Family

Parents

Spouses(s)

Children(s)

Willie Ray's Ancestors

Self
Willie Ray
1917–2003
Birth Place: Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America
Parents
William F Ray
1883–1932
Arkansas
Lula Ray
1892–1984
Oklahoma
Grandparents
Mary Ray
1861–1908
Arkansas, USA
Jeff Ray
1858–1910
Tallapoosa Co, Alabama, USA
Franklin Pewit
1854–
Missouri
Rachel Marshall
1866–1941
Tyrol
Great-Grandparents
William Lively
1823–
Mary Sivily
1829–1910
Sarah Ray
1836–1921
John Ray
1836–1900
Sarah Pewit
1827–1899
Attemaber Marshal
1822–1856
Spencer Marshall
1832–
Julia Marshall
1828–1924
2nd-Great-Grandparents
William Lively
1796–1846
William Lively
1796–1846
Jeremiah Stallings
1798–1866
Eliza Stallings
1802–1883
Ransom Ray
1808–1867
Catherine Whitten
1815–1868
Marthera Henson
1800–1903
Marvel Hicks
1790–1836
Mathena Hicks
1800–1903
Almarine Marshall
1792–1861

Willie Ray's Descendants

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Willie (J) Ray (abt 1917–30 June 2003) m. Pauline Ray (abt 1929–18 June 1973)
  1. 1. James (W) Ray 1946–2021

Willie Ray's Timeline

7 Records

1917
abt 1917
Birth of Willie J Ray in Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America
Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America
1920
1920
Age 3
Willie J Ray resided here in Sulphur, McCurtain, Oklahoma, USA
Sulphur, McCurtain, Oklahoma, USA
1930
1930
Age 13
Willie J Ray resided here in Caddo, Caddo, Clark, Arkansas, USA
Caddo, Caddo, Clark, Arkansas, USA
1935
1935
Age 18
Willie J Ray resided here in North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas
North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas
1940
1940
Age 23
Willie J Ray resided here in Hill Twp, North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
Hill Twp, North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
1950
1950
Age 33
Willie J Ray resided here in Salem, Saline, Arkansas, USA
Salem, Saline, Arkansas, USA
2003
30 June 2003
Age 86
Death of Willie J Ray in Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America
Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America

Sources

    Genealogy Event 1
    Event Type: Birth
    Event Date: abt 1917
    Event Place: Mount Ida, Montgomery County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source:
    [1] 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00169; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-108
    [2] 1920 United States Federal Census
    [3] 1930 United States Federal Census
    [4] U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current
    [5] 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 2
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1920
    Event Place: Sulphur, McCurtain, Oklahoma, USA
    Record Source: 1920 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 3
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1930
    Event Place: Caddo, Caddo, Clark, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1930 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 4
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1935
    Event Place: North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00169; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-108

    Genealogy Event 5
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1940
    Event Place: Hill Twp, North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1940 United States Federal Census, Year: 1940; Census Place: North Little Rock, Pulaski, Arkansas; Roll: m-t0627-00169; Page: 8B; Enumeration District: 60-108

    Genealogy Event 6
    Event Type: Residence
    Event Date: 1950
    Event Place: Salem, Saline, Arkansas, USA
    Record Source: 1950 United States Federal Census

    Genealogy Event 7
    Event Type: Death
    Event Date: 30 June 2003
    Event Place: Benton, Saline County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

    Genealogy Event 8
    Event Type: Burial
    Event Place: Curtis, Clark County, Arkansas, United States of America
    Record Source: U.S., Find a Grave® Index, 1600s-Current

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