Mary Elizabeth Ray

Female, #13572, (8 Sep 1850 - 5 Oct 1932)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*8 Sep 1850 Mary was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 8 Sep 1850. 
Marriage*3 Jul 1867 She married James McDaniel D. Hobbs at Poplar Springs, Alabama, on 3 Jul 1867 at age 16. 
Married Name3 Jul 1867  As of 3 Jul 1867, her married name was Hobbs. 
Birth of Son22 May 1868 Her son Charles LeeRoy Hobbs was born on 22 May 1868 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son2 Feb 1870 Her son James Benjamin Hobbs was born on 2 Feb 1870. 
Birth of Son14 Jun 1891 Her son Willie Samuel Hobbs was born on 14 Jun 1891 at Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas. 
Death of Son29 Aug 1891 Her son Willie Samuel Hobbs died on 29 Aug 1891. 
Death of Spouse10 Oct 1891 Her husband James McDaniel D. Hobbs died on 10 Oct 1891. 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 Her mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 Her father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*5 Oct 1932 She died on 5 Oct 1932 at age 82. 

Family

James McDaniel D. Hobbs
Marriage*3 Jul 1867 She married James McDaniel D. Hobbs at Poplar Springs, Alabama, on 3 Jul 1867 at age 16. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 Jan 2005

James McDaniel D. Hobbs

Male, #13573, (15 Nov 1849 - 10 Oct 1891)
Father*Charles Newton Hobbs Sr
Birth*15 Nov 1849 James was born on 15 Nov 1849. 
Marriage*3 Jul 1867 He married Mary Elizabeth Ray at Poplar Springs, Alabama, on 3 Jul 1867 at age 17. 
Birth of Son22 May 1868 His son Charles LeeRoy Hobbs was born on 22 May 1868 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son2 Feb 1870 His son James Benjamin Hobbs was born on 2 Feb 1870. 
Birth of Son14 Jun 1891 His son Willie Samuel Hobbs was born on 14 Jun 1891 at Weimar, Colorado Co., Texas. 
Death of Son29 Aug 1891 His son Willie Samuel Hobbs died on 29 Aug 1891. 
Death*10 Oct 1891 He died on 10 Oct 1891 at age 41. 
Biography* James and family moved to Leon Junction, Coryell County, TX, in 1883. 

Family

Mary Elizabeth Ray
Marriage*3 Jul 1867 He married Mary Elizabeth Ray at Poplar Springs, Alabama, on 3 Jul 1867 at age 17. 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Martha Ann M. Ray

Female, #13574, (2 Mar 1853 - 18 Feb 1929)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*2 Mar 1853 Martha was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 2 Mar 1853. 
Marriage*21 Oct 1875 She married Thomas Stocks Barton on 21 Oct 1875 at age 22. 
Married Name21 Oct 1875  As of 21 Oct 1875, her married name was Barton. 
Birth of Son3 Sep 1876 Her son John Joseph Barton was born on 3 Sep 1876 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son27 Aug 1878 Her son William Thomas Barton was born on 27 Aug 1878 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son27 Feb 1886 Her son James Alben Barton was born on 27 Feb 1886 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son28 Oct 1894 Her son Dana Oscar Barton was born on 28 Oct 1894 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 Her mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 Her father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Census1910 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death*18 Feb 1929 She died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 18 Feb 1929 at age 75. 
Burial*20 Feb 1929 Her body was interred on 20 Feb 1929 at Ashland City Cemetery, Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Thomas Stocks Barton
Marriage*21 Oct 1875 She married Thomas Stocks Barton on 21 Oct 1875 at age 22. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited20 Jan 2005

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 12.

Thomas Stocks Barton1

Male, #13575, (20 Jun 1852 - 18 Sep 1937)
Father*John Wilkes Barton
Mother*Martha Ann Stocks
Birth*20 Jun 1852 Thomas was born on 20 Jun 1852. 
Marriage*21 Oct 1875 He married Martha Ann M. Ray on 21 Oct 1875 at age 23. 
Birth of Son3 Sep 1876 His son John Joseph Barton was born on 3 Sep 1876 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son27 Aug 1878 His son William Thomas Barton was born on 27 Aug 1878 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son27 Feb 1886 His son James Alben Barton was born on 27 Feb 1886 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother1893 His mother Martha Ann Stocks died in 1893. 
Birth of Son28 Oct 1894 His son Dana Oscar Barton was born on 28 Oct 1894 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death of Spouse18 Feb 1929 His wife Martha Ann M. Ray died on 18 Feb 1929 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*18 Sep 1937 He died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 18 Sep 1937 at age 85. 
Burial*circa 20 Sep 1937 His body was interred circa 20 Sep 1937 at Ashland City Cemetery, Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Martha Ann M. Ray
Marriage*21 Oct 1875 He married Martha Ann M. Ray on 21 Oct 1875 at age 23. 
Children
Last Edited27 May 2002

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2002 to Lew Griffin from Lucie Barton Adger.
  2. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 12.

James Washington Ray

Male, #13576, (31 Jan 1856 - 31 Dec 1935)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*31 Jan 1856 James was born at Randolph Co., Alabama, on 31 Jan 1856. 
Employment* James's occupation: farmer. 
Marriage*23 Nov 1876 He married Penelope Ann Roberts on 23 Nov 1876 at age 20. 
Birth of Son28 Dec 1887 His son Wylie L. Ray was born on 28 Dec 1887. 
Birth of Son19 Dec 1894 His son James William Ray was born on 19 Dec 1894. 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 His mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 His father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son26 Mar 1902 His son Ernest N. Ray was born on 26 Mar 1902. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death*31 Dec 1935 He died at Clay Co., Alabama, on 31 Dec 1935 at age 79. 
Burial* His body was interred at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Penelope Ann Roberts
Marriage*23 Nov 1876 He married Penelope Ann Roberts on 23 Nov 1876 at age 20. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 111.

Penelope Ann Roberts

Female, #13577, (Jun 1859 - 1937)
Birth*Jun 1859 Penelope was born in Jun 1859. 
Marriage*23 Nov 1876 She married James Washington Ray on 23 Nov 1876 at age 17. 
Married Name23 Nov 1876  As of 23 Nov 1876, her married name was Ray. 
Birth of Son28 Dec 1887 Her son Wylie L. Ray was born on 28 Dec 1887. 
Birth of Son19 Dec 1894 Her son James William Ray was born on 19 Dec 1894. 
Census*1900 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son26 Mar 1902 Her son Ernest N. Ray was born on 26 Mar 1902. 
Census1910 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death of Spouse31 Dec 1935 Her husband James Washington Ray died on 31 Dec 1935 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*1937 She died at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1937. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* Penelope was known as "Aunt Nep." Three of the Ray children, Minnie, Winnie, and Nellie, were born unable to hear or speak. 

Family

James Washington Ray
Marriage*23 Nov 1876 She married James Washington Ray on 23 Nov 1876 at age 17. 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 111.

John Benjamin A. S. Ray

Male, #13578, (18 Feb 1859 - 18 May 1918)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*18 Feb 1859 John was born at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 18 Feb 1859. 
Marriage*Dec 1885 He married Ella Adaline Bishop in Dec 1885 at age 26. 
Birth of Son31 Mar 1887 His son Homer P. Ray was born on 31 Mar 1887 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son2 Jun 1893 His son Theron Ray was born on 2 Jun 1893 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 His mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 His father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son26 Aug 1908 His son Hilton Ray was born on 26 Aug 1908 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census1910 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death of Son23 Mar 1912 His son Homer P. Ray died on 23 Mar 1912. 
Death*18 May 1918 He died at Clay Co., Alabama, on 18 May 1918 at age 59. 
Burial* His body was interred at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Ella Adaline Bishop
Marriage*Dec 1885 He married Ella Adaline Bishop in Dec 1885 at age 26. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited4 Jul 2001

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 106; tombstone: John B. Ray.

Ella Adaline Bishop

Female, #13579, (24 May 1873 - 8 Dec 1931)
Birth*24 May 1873 Ella was born on 24 May 1873. 
Marriage*Dec 1885 She married John Benjamin A. S. Ray in Dec 1885 at age 12. 
Married NameDec 1885  As of Dec 1885, her married name was Ray. 
Birth of Son31 Mar 1887 Her son Homer P. Ray was born on 31 Mar 1887 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son2 Jun 1893 Her son Theron Ray was born on 2 Jun 1893 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son26 Aug 1908 Her son Hilton Ray was born on 26 Aug 1908 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census1910 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1910. 
Death of Son23 Mar 1912 Her son Homer P. Ray died on 23 Mar 1912. 
Death of Spouse18 May 1918 Her husband John Benjamin A. S. Ray died on 18 May 1918 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son1 Jan 1923 Her son Theron Ray died on 1 Jan 1923. 
Death of SonApr 1929 Her son Hilton Ray died in Apr 1929. 
Death*8 Dec 1931 She died at Anniston, Calhoun Co., Alabama, on 8 Dec 1931 at age 58. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Concord Baptist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

John Benjamin A. S. Ray
Marriage*Dec 1885 She married John Benjamin A. S. Ray in Dec 1885 at age 12. 
Children
Last Edited4 Jul 2001

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 106.

William Luther Ray

Male, #13580, (12 Nov 1861 - 28 Aug 1954)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*12 Nov 1861 William was born at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 12 Nov 1861.1 
Employment* William's occupation: farmer. 
Marriage*22 Nov 1883 He married Ruby Abie Lee at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Nov 1883 at age 22.1 
Birth of Son17 Sep 1886 His son Evans Lee Ray was born on 17 Sep 1886 at Clay Co., Alabama.2 
Birth of Son17 Jun 1894 His son Dumas Young Ray was born on 17 Jun 1894 at near Moody, McLennan Co. in||, Bell Co., Texas.3 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 His mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 His father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son28 Aug 1901 His son Clarence Edward Ray was born on 28 Aug 1901 at near Moody, McLennan Co. in||, Bell Co., Texas.4 
Death of Spouse29 Aug 1951 His wife Ruby Abie Lee died on 29 Aug 1951 at Rochester, Haskell Co., Texas.5 
Death*28 Aug 1954 He died at Seymour, Baylor Co., Texas, on 28 Aug 1954 at age 92.3 
Burial* His body was interred at Rochester, Haskell Co., Texas.5 
Biography*  An extensive history of the William Luther Ray family is included in the book The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines: Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas by Nan Overton West who married a grandson of William Luther Ray, William Thomas "Pete" or "W.T." West. On p. 265, Nan notes that William Luther Ray, with his wife and three youngest children, moved from Alabama to Texas by train in 1892. Although the family originally stopped at Moody, TX, they moved to Jud in Haskell County, TX, where William Ray was a tenant farmer on the J. F. Jones farm from 1906 to 1944. The town, near Rule, TX, no longer exists. William was a member of the school board and the Methodist Church. When William Ray retired from farming, he and Ruby moved to Rochester, TX. 

Family

Ruby Abie Lee
Marriage*22 Nov 1883 He married Ruby Abie Lee at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Nov 1883 at age 22.1 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 265.
  2. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 273; POB from Mrs. Bertie West Anderson letter 30 Jan 1979.
  3. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 267.
  4. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 291.
  5. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 266.

Ruby Abie Lee

Female, #13581, (20 Jul 1867 - 29 Aug 1951)
Father*William Young Lee
Mother*Sarah Culwell
Birth*20 Jul 1867 Ruby was born at Paulding Co., Georgia, on 20 Jul 1867.1 
Marriage*22 Nov 1883 She married William Luther Ray at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Nov 1883 at age 16.1 
Married Name22 Nov 1883  As of 22 Nov 1883, her married name was Ray. 
Birth of Son17 Sep 1886 Her son Evans Lee Ray was born on 17 Sep 1886 at Clay Co., Alabama.2 
Birth of Son17 Jun 1894 Her son Dumas Young Ray was born on 17 Jun 1894 at near Moody, McLennan Co. in||, Bell Co., Texas.3 
Death of Father18 Aug 1896 Her father William Young Lee died on 18 Aug 1896 at Bell Co., Texas. 
Birth of Son28 Aug 1901 Her son Clarence Edward Ray was born on 28 Aug 1901 at near Moody, McLennan Co. in||, Bell Co., Texas.4 
Death*29 Aug 1951 She died at Rochester, Haskell Co., Texas, on 29 Aug 1951 at age 84.5 
Burial* Her body was interred at Rochester, Haskell Co., Texas.5 

Family

William Luther Ray
Marriage*22 Nov 1883 She married William Luther Ray at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 22 Nov 1883 at age 16.1 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 265.
  2. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 273; POB from Mrs. Bertie West Anderson letter 30 Jan 1979.
  3. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 267.
  4. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 291.
  5. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 266.

Benjamin Camilla Eugenia Ray

Female, #13582, (28 May 1864 - 16 Jun 1921)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*28 May 1864 Benjamin was born at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 28 May 1864. 
Marriage*4 Nov 1886 She married Lauchlin Tamberlaine Campbell on 4 Nov 1886 at age 22. 
Married Name4 Nov 1886  As of 4 Nov 1886, her married name was Campbell. 
Birth of Son30 Jul 1887 Her son Henry Campbell was born on 30 Jul 1887. 
Death of Son30 Jul 1887 Her son Henry Campbell died on 30 Jul 1887. 
Birth of Son21 Mar 1889 Her son Marvin Campbell was born on 21 Mar 1889. 
Death of Son7 May 1889 Her son Marvin Campbell died on 7 May 1889. 
Birth of Son4 Aug 1890 Her son John Hosmer Campbell was born on 4 Aug 1890. 
Birth of Son6 Jan 1893 Her son William Ethridge Campbell was born on 6 Jan 1893 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son1 Mar 1897 Her son Hiram Lauchlin Campbell was born on 1 Mar 1897 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 Her mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 Her father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son6 May 1900 Her son Oscar Campbell died on 6 May 1900 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son6 May 1900 Her son Oscar Campbell was born on 6 May 1900 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son27 Jul 1901 Her son Thurman Jennings Campbell was born on 27 Jul 1901 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*16 Jun 1921 She died at Clay Co., Alabama, on 16 Jun 1921 at age 57. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Mineral Springs Methodist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Lauchlin Tamberlaine Campbell
Marriage*4 Nov 1886 She married Lauchlin Tamberlaine Campbell on 4 Nov 1886 at age 22. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 271 tombstone: Camilla E. Campbell.

Lauchlin Tamberlaine Campbell

Male, #13583, (23 Apr 1861 - 19 Apr 1943)
Father*John Campbell
Mother*Elizabeth Ann Hudson
Birth*23 Apr 1861 Lauchlin was born at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama, on 23 Apr 1861. 
Employment* Lauchlin's occupation: farmer. 
Marriage*4 Nov 1886 He married Benjamin Camilla Eugenia Ray on 4 Nov 1886 at age 25. 
Birth of Son30 Jul 1887 His son Henry Campbell was born on 30 Jul 1887. 
Death of Son30 Jul 1887 His son Henry Campbell died on 30 Jul 1887. 
Birth of Son21 Mar 1889 His son Marvin Campbell was born on 21 Mar 1889. 
Death of Son7 May 1889 His son Marvin Campbell died on 7 May 1889. 
Birth of Son4 Aug 1890 His son John Hosmer Campbell was born on 4 Aug 1890. 
Birth of Son6 Jan 1893 His son William Ethridge Campbell was born on 6 Jan 1893 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son1 Mar 1897 His son Hiram Lauchlin Campbell was born on 1 Mar 1897 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father10 Jun 1898 His father John Campbell died on 10 Jun 1898 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son6 May 1900 His son Oscar Campbell was born on 6 May 1900 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son6 May 1900 His son Oscar Campbell died on 6 May 1900 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son27 Jul 1901 His son Thurman Jennings Campbell was born on 27 Jul 1901 at Pyriton, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Mother11 Dec 1906 His mother Elizabeth Ann Hudson died on 11 Dec 1906 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Spouse16 Jun 1921 His wife Benjamin Camilla Eugenia Ray died on 16 Jun 1921 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*19 Apr 1943 He died at Clay Co., Alabama, on 19 Apr 1943 at age 81. 
Burial* His body was interred at Mineral Springs Methodist Cemetery, Clay Co., Alabama.1 
Biography* "Lauchlin T. Campbell" is the name recorded on p. 271 of Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama from the tombstone in the Mineral Springs Cemetery in Clay County, AL. In the 1900 census of Clay county, the name was recorded "Laughlin T. Campbell." 

Family

Benjamin Camilla Eugenia Ray
Marriage*4 Nov 1886 He married Benjamin Camilla Eugenia Ray on 4 Nov 1886 at age 25. 
Children
Last Edited25 Oct 2001

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 271.

George Wesley Ray

Male, #13584, (19 Mar 1867 - 31 Jan 1950)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*19 Mar 1867 George was born at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 19 Mar 1867.1 
Marriage*28 Jan 1891 He married Georgia Ann Brown on 28 Jan 1891 at age 23.1 
Birth of Son13 Nov 1891 His son Alford Brown Ray was born on 13 Nov 1891 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son10 Mar 1893 His son M. Herbert Ray was born on 10 Mar 1893 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son12 Mar 1897 His son Herman Elton Ray was born on 12 Mar 1897. 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 His mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 His father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son3 Aug 1901 His son Hubert Patton Ray was born on 3 Aug 1901. 
Birth of Son8 Jul 1907 His son Claude Wesley Ray was born on 8 Jul 1907. 
Death of Spouse16 May 1911 His wife Georgia Ann Brown died on 16 May 1911 at Rochester, Haskell Co., Texas.2 
Death of SonMar 1934 His son M. Herbert Ray died in Mar 1934 at Liberty, Liberty Co., Texas. 
Death of SonAug 1934 His son Hubert Patton Ray died in Aug 1934. 
Death*31 Jan 1950 He died at Batson, Hardin Co., Texas, on 31 Jan 1950 at age 82.1 

Family

Georgia Ann Brown
Marriage*28 Jan 1891 He married Georgia Ann Brown on 28 Jan 1891 at age 23.1 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 262.
  2. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 262, has 6 May 1911.

Georgia Ann Brown1

Female, #13585, (27 Feb 1872 - 16 May 1911)
Birth*27 Feb 1872 Georgia was born on 27 Feb 1872. 
Marriage*28 Jan 1891 She married George Wesley Ray on 28 Jan 1891 at age 18.2 
Married Name28 Jan 1891  As of 28 Jan 1891, her married name was Ray. 
Birth of Son13 Nov 1891 Her son Alford Brown Ray was born on 13 Nov 1891 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son10 Mar 1893 Her son M. Herbert Ray was born on 10 Mar 1893 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Birth of Son12 Mar 1897 Her son Herman Elton Ray was born on 12 Mar 1897. 
Birth of Son3 Aug 1901 Her son Hubert Patton Ray was born on 3 Aug 1901. 
Birth of Son8 Jul 1907 Her son Claude Wesley Ray was born on 8 Jul 1907. 
Death*16 May 1911 She died at Rochester, Haskell Co., Texas, on 16 May 1911 at age 39.3 

Family

George Wesley Ray
Marriage*28 Jan 1891 She married George Wesley Ray on 28 Jan 1891 at age 18.2 
Children
Last Edited11 Dec 2001

Citations

  1. E-mail written 2001 to Lew Griffin from William Charles Duty, e-mail address.
  2. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 262.
  3. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    p 262, has 6 May 1911.

Major Thomas Cornelius Ray

Male, #13586, (7 Sep 1870 - 24 Jan 1897)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*7 Sep 1870 Major was born at Talladega Co., Alabama, on 7 Sep 1870. 
Marriage*12 Dec 1889 He married Buena Vista Birchfield on 12 Dec 1889 at age 19. 
Birth of Son28 Dec 1894 His son J. B. Ray was born on 28 Dec 1894. 
Birth of Son4 Nov 1896 His son Basha Thomas Ray was born on 4 Nov 1896. 
Death*24 Jan 1897 He died at Bell Co., Texas, on 24 Jan 1897 at age 26. 

Family

Buena Vista Birchfield
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Buena Vista Birchfield

Female, #13587, (circa 1870 - 22 Jan 1946)
Birth*circa 1870 Buena was born circa 1870. 
Marriage*12 Dec 1889 She married Major Thomas Cornelius Ray on 12 Dec 1889. 
Married Name12 Dec 1889  As of 12 Dec 1889, her married name was Ray. 
Birth of Son28 Dec 1894 Her son J. B. Ray was born on 28 Dec 1894. 
Death of Soncirca 1895 Her son J. B. Ray died circa 1895. 
Birth of Son4 Nov 1896 Her son Basha Thomas Ray was born on 4 Nov 1896. 
Death of Spouse24 Jan 1897 Her husband Major Thomas Cornelius Ray died on 24 Jan 1897 at Bell Co., Texas. 
Death of Son14 Oct 1904 Her son Basha Thomas Ray died on 14 Oct 1904. 
Death*22 Jan 1946 She died on 22 Jan 1946. 

Family

Major Thomas Cornelius Ray
Marriage*12 Dec 1889 She married Major Thomas Cornelius Ray on 12 Dec 1889. 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Robert Oscar Exavier Ray

Male, #13588, (1 Jul 1874 - 24 Jan 1924)
Father*James Benjamin Ray
Mother*Ann Elizabeth Dean
Birth*1 Jul 1874 Robert was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 1 Jul 1874. 
Employment* Robert's occupation: farmer. 
Marriage*23 Dec 1894 He married Cora N. Jane Bishop on 23 Dec 1894 at age 20. 
Birth of Son29 Jan 1896 His son Harmon Leslie Ray was born on 29 Jan 1896. 
Death of Mother22 Jun 1899 His mother Ann Elizabeth Dean died on 22 Jun 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father19 Nov 1899 His father James Benjamin Ray died on 19 Nov 1899 at Clay Co., Alabama. 
Census*1900 He was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son4 May 1903 His son David Leonard Ray was born on 4 May 1903. 
Birth of Son23 Aug 1905 His son Louis Justine Ray was born on 23 Aug 1905. 
Birth of Son13 Feb 1913 His son James Joseph Ray was born on 13 Feb 1913. 
Death*24 Jan 1924 He died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 24 Jan 1924 at age 49. 
Burial* His body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

Cora N. Jane Bishop
Marriage*23 Dec 1894 He married Cora N. Jane Bishop on 23 Dec 1894 at age 20. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 215; tombstone: Oscar E. Ray.

Cora N. Jane Bishop

Female, #13589, (21 Mar 1881 - 21 Nov 1966)
Birth*21 Mar 1881 Cora was born at Clay Co., Alabama, on 21 Mar 1881.1 
Marriage*23 Dec 1894 She married Robert Oscar Exavier Ray on 23 Dec 1894 at age 13. 
Married Name23 Dec 1894  As of 23 Dec 1894, her married name was Ray. 
Birth of Son29 Jan 1896 Her son Harmon Leslie Ray was born on 29 Jan 1896. 
Census*1900 She was listed as a resident in the census report at Clay Co., Alabama, in 1900. 
Birth of Son4 May 1903 Her son David Leonard Ray was born on 4 May 1903. 
Birth of Son23 Aug 1905 Her son Louis Justine Ray was born on 23 Aug 1905. 
Birth of Son13 Feb 1913 Her son James Joseph Ray was born on 13 Feb 1913. 
Death of Spouse24 Jan 1924 Her husband Robert Oscar Exavier Ray died on 24 Jan 1924 at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Son23 Jun 1927 Her son David Leonard Ray died on 23 Jun 1927. 
Death*21 Nov 1966 She died at Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama, on 21 Nov 1966 at age 85. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Old Lineville City Cemetery, Lineville, Clay Co., Alabama.2 

Family

Robert Oscar Exavier Ray
Marriage*23 Dec 1894 She married Robert Oscar Exavier Ray on 23 Dec 1894 at age 13. 
Children
Last Edited9 Jul 1999

Citations

  1. Nannie Margaret Overton, The Wests and The Rays and Allied Lines, Southern Families from the Colonies to Texas, 4207 34th Street, Lubbock, TX 79410: West Printing Company, 1991.
    has 21 Mar 1880 and 1900 census has Mar 1880.
  2. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 215.

Cora Ann Barton

Female, #13590, (3 Feb 1881 - 8 Aug 1960)
Father*Thomas Stocks Barton
Mother*Martha Ann M. Ray
Birth*3 Feb 1881 Cora was born at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 3 Feb 1881. 
Marriage*21 Apr 1898 She married William Henry Lee on 21 Apr 1898 at age 17. 
Married Name21 Apr 1898  As of 21 Apr 1898, her married name was Lee. 
Birth of Son7 Oct 1901 Her son Willis Elbert Lee was born on 7 Oct 1901. 
Birth of Son7 Jun 1904 Her son Cecil Thomas Lee was born on 7 Jun 1904. 
Birth of Son26 May 1912 Her son James Oscar Lee was born on 26 May 1912. 
Birth of Son2 Jan 1916 Her son Winfred Barton Lee was born on 2 Jan 1916. 
Birth of Son1 Jun 1919 Her son Fred Houston Lee was born on 1 Jun 1919. 
Birth of Son26 Jun 1923 Her son Lowell Welton Lee was born on 26 Jun 1923. 
Birth of Son2 Jun 1927 Her son Harold Ralph Lee was born on 2 Jun 1927. 
Death of Mother18 Feb 1929 Her mother Martha Ann M. Ray died on 18 Feb 1929 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Father18 Sep 1937 Her father Thomas Stocks Barton died on 18 Sep 1937 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death of Spouse1953 Her husband William Henry Lee died in 1953 at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama. 
Death*8 Aug 1960 She died at Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama, on 8 Aug 1960 at age 79. 
Burial* Her body was interred at Ashland City Cemetery, Ashland, Clay Co., Alabama.1 

Family

William Henry Lee
Marriage*21 Apr 1898 She married William Henry Lee on 21 Apr 1898 at age 17. 
Children
ChartsJohn Culpepper of Randolph Co, AL: Descendant Chart
Last Edited23 Dec 2002

Citations

  1. Clay County Alabama Historical Society, Cemeteries of Clay County, Alabama, La Grange, GA: Family Tree, 1987.
    p 12.