February 05, 2006
Generation No. 1
1. John1 Ray was born 1767 in Virginia. He married Unknown1.
Notes for John Ray:
John H. Ray or John Ray was born in Virginia in 1767. The name of his wife is not known at this time. It is believed that John Ray bought land in Marion County (present day Fayette County) Alabama in 1826. In the 1850 Census he was living with John H. Ray, a son, and was blind. At this time I know of three children of John Ray. There is, however, some scant evidence of other children.
Notes for Unknown:
Mary Ann Riggan said that this woman was a Berry. She came to this conclusion based on information found in a Riggan Family Bible.
Children of John Ray and Unknown are:
+ 2 i. David2 Ray, born 1793.
+ 3 ii. John H. Ray, born December 10, 1798 in Tennessee; died November 21, 1868.
+ 4 iii. Richardson Ray, born Abt. 1800 in Tenneesse; died May 19, 1884.
Generation No. 2
2. David2 Ray (John1) was born 17932. He married Susan Pickle. She was born 18032.
Notes for David Ray:
David Ray was born in 1793 and his place of birth is unknown. I would venture to guess North Carolina or Tennessee. What is known with any degree of certainty about David is sparse. It is know that he was married to a Susan Pickle, however her affinity to the Pickles in this research is unknown. In Notable Men of Alabama- Joel C. DuBose (1904), it is documented that this couple had at least one child, a girl named Elizabeth. David is also noted in this work as being a solider in the Army of Andrew Jackson during the Florida Indian Wars and as living in Tennessee and Huntsville, Alabama prior to his military service. It is known that David and Susan are buried in the Pickle Cemetery in Monroe County, Mississippi. Their grave is marked by a tombstone that reads: David and Susan Ray - Pioneers. This stone was erected by Oscar Jaggears. The census records from 1850 to 1880 for Marion County and Lamar County, Alabama add a great deal of confusion to the life of David. Below I will list the information taken from the census record:
1850 Census of Marion County, Alabama
David Rhea, age 52 years old (born 1798), place of birth Tennessee
Susan Rhea, age 51 years old (born 1799), place of birth North Carolina
Nancy Rhea, age 17 years old (born 1833)
John Rhea, age 13 years old (born 1837)
1860 Census of Marion County, Alabama, Western Division, Pikeville Post Office, page 524, Dwelling 313, Family 295
David Rea, age 74 years old (born 1786)
Susan Rea, age 74 years old (born 1786)
John Ray, age 22 years old, (born 1838)
1870 Census of Stanford (Lamar County), Alabama, Moscow Area, Page 367, Dwelling 12, Family 12
David Ray, age 82 years old (born 1788), place of birth Tennessee, a farmer, 150.00 of real value,
25.00 of personal value
Susan Ray, age 81 years old (born 1789), place of birth Tennessee
E.J. Ray (female), age 30 years old (born 1840), place of birth Alabama
John D. Ray, age 8 years old, born 1862, place of birth Alabama
1880 Census of Lamar County, Alabama, Pine Springs Beat #7, Page 566, Dwelling 16, Family 16
David Ray, age 87 years old (born 1793)
Susan Ray, age 75 years old (born 1803)
John R. Ray, age 18 years old (born 1862)
More About David Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi
Notes for Susan Pickle:
At this time, I cannot link Susan to the Pickles of the area (Green 8/30/2001)
More About Susan Pickle:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi
Children of David Ray and Susan Pickle are:
+ 5 i. Elizabeth3 Ray, born 1816; died September 05, 1908.
6 ii. Nancy Ray, born 1825. She married Willis Calvin Blaylock.
Notes for Nancy Ray:
Children of Nancy and Willis Calvin are in Blaylock file.
7 iii. Malinda Ray, born January 1827; died January 16, 1914. She married John Hastens Blaylock.
Notes for Malinda Ray:
Children of Malinda and John Hastens Blaylock are in Blaylock File.
More About Malinda Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama3
8 iv. John D. Ray, born 18374.
3. John H.2 Ray (John1) was born December 10, 1798 in Tennessee5, and died November 21, 18685. He married Susan Berry. She was born May 17, 1798 in North Carolina5, and died July 04, 18745.
Notes for John H. Ray:
According to the 1850 slave census for Monroe County, John H. Ray owned twelve slaves:
1 - 34 year old male
3 - 23 years old female
1 - 9 year old male
1 - 8 year old female
1 - 7 year old female
1 - 6 yeat old female
1 - 4 year oold male
2 - 3 year old fremale
1 - 1 year old male
1 - thought to be mulatto
More About John H. Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi5
More About Susan Berry:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi5
Children of John Ray and Susan Berry are:
+ 9 i. Nancy3 Ray, born October 30, 1819 in Alabama; died March 10, 1900.
10 ii. Mary "Pollie" Ray, born Abt. 1823 in Alabama.
Notes for Mary "Pollie" Ray:
Mary Pollie Ray was born in Alabama in 1823. In the 1850 Census of Monroe County, Mississippi she is living at home. It is said that she never married and died young.
+ 11 iii. Lavinia Ray, born July 06, 1824; died September 07, 1888.
+ 12 iv. James M. Ray, born Abt. 1828; died 1875.
13 v. Maurice Ray, born Abt. 1828.
Notes for Maurice Ray:
Maurice did not appear in the 1850 Census, nor does he appear as a child in the 1863 will of John H. Ray. It is assumned that he was dead by this time. This has not been confirmed.
+ 14 vi. Elizabeth Ray, born 1829.
+ 15 vii. Delilia Ray, born March 02, 1831; died June 02, 1904.
+ 16 viii. Sarah Ray, born 1833.
+ 17 ix. John Thomas Ray, born January 26, 1836; died November 02, 1904.
18 x. George W. Ray, born Abt. 1838.
Notes for George W. Ray:
George served in Company A of the 5th Mississippi Infantry CSA during the War Between the State. He died single.
More About George W. Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi5
+ 19 xi. Minerva Ray, born Abt. 1842; died Aft. 1876.
20 xii. Robert F. Ray, born Abt. 1846; died 1892. He married N. Green Dunlap June 28, 1870.
More About Robert Ray and N. Dunlap:
Marriage: June 28, 1870
+ 21 xiii. Susan A. Ray, born August 20, 1846; died June 29, 1912.
4. Richardson2 Ray (John1) was born Abt. 1800 in Tenneesse, and died May 19, 18846,7. He married Susan ?. She was born December 10, 1801 in South Carolina, and died August 13, 1887.
Notes for Richardson Ray:
The 1850 Monroe County Census lists Richardson as a pauper and shows five children living with him and Susan.
More About Richardson Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi8
Notes for Susan ?:
Susan's surname has not be identified at this time.
Children of Richardson Ray and Susan ? are:
22 i. Pennia Q.3 Ray9, born June 08, 1827; died November 17, 189510.
Notes for Pennia Q. Ray:
Pennia Q. Ray died unmarried.
More About Pennia Q. Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi11
23 ii. Elizabeth Roda Ray12,13,13,13, born November 16, 183214. She married Henry Pickle15 1858.
More About Henry Pickle and Elizabeth Ray:
Marriage: 1858
+ 24 iii. Emily "Pus" Ray, born April 30, 1838; died May 16, 1926.
25 iv. Samuel Ray16, born Abt. 183916.
+ 26 v. Jasper Newton Ray, born January 1842.
Generation No. 3
5. Elizabeth3 Ray (David2, John1) was born 181617,18, and died September 05, 190819,20. She married Bowling Hammond Wilkerson July 15, 1845, son of Lemuel Wilkerson and Nancy Bowling. He was born October 02, 1819, and died 1862 in Shiloh, Tenneessee.
Notes for Elizabeth Ray:
Elizabeth Ray is as problematic as her father. In the Blaylock Cemetery she is buried under a stone that states that Elizabeth Ray Wilkerson was the wife of Bowling Hammond Wilkerson. It states that she was born in 1816 and died September 5, 1908. However, in the 1870 Census of Lamar County, Alabama she is listed as the 45 year old head of household. This census record would place her date of birth in 1825. Other researchers have confirmed that this Elizabeth of the 1870 Census is Elizabeth Ray. The problem with the date of birth has not been resolved.
More About Elizabeth Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama21
Notes for Bowling Hammond Wilkerson:
Wilkerson served in the 16th Alabama Infantry Regiment, C.S.A. during the Civil War. According to family legend, he was wounded during the Battle of Shiloh in 1862. As southern troops retreated, Wilkerson was left propped against a tree. A later search did not find Bowling Hammond Wilkerson or his body.
More About Bowling Wilkerson and Elizabeth Ray:
Marriage: July 15, 1845
Children of Elizabeth Ray and Bowling Wilkerson are:
+ 27 i. Susan Lucinda4 Wilkerson, born 1846 in Alabama.
28 ii. Green B. Wilkerson22, born December 13, 1849 in Misssissippi23; died December 07, 1916. He married Emily Anne Lewis December 24, 1871; born October 05, 1854.
More About Green B. Wilkerson:
Burial: Atwood, Oklahoma
More About Green Wilkerson and Emily Lewis:
Marriage: December 24, 1871
29 iii. Mary Elizabeth Wilkerson24, born 185024.
30 iv. Bolen Hammond Wilkerson24, born March 22, 185224. He married Millie Atkins.
Notes for Bolen Hammond Wilkerson:
The first name is also spelled Bowling.
31 v. Elizabeth A. M. Wilkerson24, born July 09, 1856; died September 10, 1894. She married William Richard Jaggears October 03, 1880; born October 04, 1851; died September 10, 1894.
Notes for Elizabeth A. M. Wilkerson:
I am of the opinion that Elizabeth (E.A.M) Wilkerson is Mary Ray listed in the 1870 Lamar County Census. It is my theory that in the 1860 Lamar County Census she was listed as Mary Wilkerson, but by the time of the 1870 Census for what ever reason she had adopted her mothers maiden name. This seems like a thin explanation, however one of her direct decedents (Kenneth Jaggears) noted that she apparently changed her name a lot.
More About William Jaggears and Elizabeth Wilkerson:
Marriage: October 03, 1880
9. Nancy3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born October 30, 1819 in Alabama, and died March 10, 1900. She married Issac Black. He was born December 11, 1815 in South Carolina, and died April 18, 1861.
Children of Nancy Ray and Issac Black are:
32 i. Mary E.4 Black25, born Abt. 1838 in Alabama.
33 ii. John F. Black25, born Abt. 1840 in Alabama.
34 iii. Susana Black25, born Abt. 1842 in Mississippi; died February 18, 1888.
35 iv. Sarah J. Black25, born Abt. 1844 in Mississippi; died August 26, 1900.
+ 36 v. Jacob Black, born June 15, 1846 in Mississippi.
37 vi. Dellela Black25, born Abt. 1849.
11. Lavinia3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born July 06, 1824, and died September 07, 188826. She married Micajah Davis October 30, 1844 in Fayette County, Alabama, son of Matthew Davis. He was born September 10, 1824 in Fayette County, Alabama, and died July 21, 1891 in Lamar County, Alabama.
More About Lavinia Ray:
Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama26
Notes for Micajah Davis:
According to the 1860 Census of Marion County, Alabama, Micajah owned 600 acres of land. Apparently Micajah was a politican of sorts. He is said to have been serving in the Alabama State Legistalture at the time of his death (A Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William Lusk Crawford, at www.fayette.net/curruth/indexpage.htm).
More About Micajah Davis:
Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama26
More About Micajah Davis and Lavinia Ray:
Marriage: October 30, 1844, Fayette County, Alabama
Children of Lavinia Ray and Micajah Davis are:
+ 38 i. Mary E.4 Davis, born September 13, 1845 in Lamar County, Alabama; died April 13, 1913.
39 ii. John H. Davis27,28, born April 16, 1847 in Lamar County, Alabama; died October 23, 1881. He married Amanda Riggan; born 184529; died 188729.
More About John H. Davis:
Burial: Riggan Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi29
More About Amanda Riggan:
Burial: Riggan Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi29
40 iii. Sarah J. Davis30,31, born January 26, 1851 in Lamar County, Alabama. She married William D. Young December 09, 1869 in At the home of M.L. Davis by J.D. Carter, MG32.
Notes for William D. Young:
This marriage is recorded in page 101 of an unidentified record (Jones and Sanford County, Alabama Marriages, 1867-1871, Lamar County Ala GenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~allamar2)
More About William Young and Sarah Davis:
Marriage: December 09, 1869, At the home of M.L. Davis by J.D. Carter, MG32
41 iv. Susan Francis Davis33,34, born November 21, 1852 in Lamar County, Alabama. She married Jesse T. Riggan October 29, 1870 in Lamar County, Alabama.
More About Jesse Riggan and Susan Davis:
Marriage: October 29, 1870, Lamar County, Alabama
42 v. Helen L. Davis35,36,37, born July 28, 1854; died August 30, 187737. She married John H. Young38 May 06, 187738; born 1849 in Misssissippi38.
More About Helen L. Davis:
Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama39
Notes for John H. Young:
John H. Young attended the Kentucky School of Medicine and graduated in 1876. He moved back to Lamar County and set up practice. He and second wife Harriet Davis, sister Helen, moved to Hill County, Texas in 1886 (A Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William Lusk Crawford, at www.fayette.net/curruth/indexpage.htm)
More About John Young and Helen Davis:
Marriage: May 06, 187740
+ 43 vi. Alice Clarisa Davis, born December 20, 1857; died June 07, 1940.
44 vii. Minerva Eleanor Davis41,42, born December 24, 1858; died January 03, 1896. She married John R. Young; born January 26, 1858; died August 16, 1889.
+ 45 viii. Harriet L. Davis, born August 29, 1861.
12. James M.3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born Abt. 1828, and died 1875. He married Jane Louisa Evans. She was born Abt. 182643, and died October 29, 187744.
Notes for James M. Ray:
James appears in the 1870 Sanford (Lamar) County, Alabama census. His date of birth is calculated as 1825 from this record. James was a farmer and a merchant of some wealth in the Detroit area.
More About James M. Ray:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama44
Notes for Jane Louisa Evans:
He name may have been Louisa Jane. This is based on the tombstone inscription of daughter Lula. On this stone Lula is said to be the daughter of Jas.M and L.J. Ray. This is the order of names on the tombstone inscription of son Thomas W. Ray.
More About Jane Louisa Evans:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama44
Children of James Ray and Jane Evans are:
46 i. Thomas W.4 Ray, born 1846; died November 24, 1863.
Notes for Thomas W. Ray:
The inscription on Thomas's tombstone reads: In memory of Thomas W., son of James M. and Louisa J. Ray Died November 24, 1863 17 Yrs and 7 ds
I have often wondered if he was a combat casualty.
More About Thomas W. Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi
47 ii. John H. Ray45, born November 13, 184946; died June 16, 190346.
Notes for John H. Ray:
My early research shows that this John Ray became quite a man around town. He ran a grist mill, a saw mill, a store and a hotel in Detroit.
More About John H. Ray:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama46
48 iii. William Green Ray47, born September 22, 185648.
Notes for William Green Ray:
There is a single date on the tombstone inscription. It is assumned that this date is the date of birth.
More About William Green Ray:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama48
49 iv. George R. Ray49, born July 21, 185850; died April 19, 194550.
Notes for George R. Ray:
This George married a Rebecca and had eight children. He ran a livery stable in Detroit and rented horses, surreys, and buggys.
More About George R. Ray:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel, Lamar County, Alabama50
50 v. Lula J. Ray51, born September 14, 186651; died September 23, 186751.
14. Elizabeth3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born 1829. She married James H. Davis. He was born 1829.
Notes for James H. Davis:
James is thought to be the brother of Micajah Davis, husband of Lavinia Ray. In the 1860 Marion County, Pikeville District Census, Micajah and Lavinia are living one house away from James and Elizabeth.
Children of Elizabeth Ray and James Davis are:
51 i. Jas. F.4 Davis52, born Abt. 1847.
52 ii. Tallither J. Davis52, born Abt. 1849.
53 iii. Sarah A. Davis52, born Abt. 1851.
54 iv. Mary Davis52, born Abt. 1854.
55 v. Alivis Davis52, born Abt. 1857.
56 vi. John T. Davis52, born Abt. 1860.
15. Delilia3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born March 02, 183153,54, and died June 02, 190455,56. She married Thomas Ledbetter Ritter April 25, 1850, son of Everette Ritter and Jane Young. He was born March 08, 182657,58, and died May 05, 190459,60.
Notes for Delilia Ray:
Delilia's name is spelled Dellia on her tombstone (Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000).
More About Delilia Ray:
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi61,62
More About Thomas Ledbetter Ritter:
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi63,64
More About Thomas Ritter and Delilia Ray:
Marriage: April 25, 1850
Children of Delilia Ray and Thomas Ritter are:
57 i. John Robert4 Ritter, born March 14, 1851; died May 20, 1926 in Bell County, Texas. He married Mollie Ritter August 10, 1878.
More About John Ritter and Mollie Ritter:
Marriage: August 10, 1878
58 ii. Mary Jane Ritter, born January 21, 1853 in Monroe County, Mississippi; died May 20, 1926 in Monroe County, Mississippi. She married James M Addington November 14, 1874.
Notes for Mary Jane Ritter:
See Wager's DAR FGS for children.
More About James Addington and Mary Ritter:
Marriage: November 14, 1874
59 iii. Elizabeth Helen Ritter, born February 01, 1855 in Monroe County, Mississippi; died November 11, 1858.
60 iv. Susan Adelia Ritter, born May 15, 1857; died November 13, 1858.
61 v. Minerva Ellen Ritter, born April 20, 1859 in Monroe County, Mississippi; died 1943. She married John Thomas Addington March 01, 1878.
More About John Addington and Minerva Ritter:
Marriage: March 01, 1878
62 vi. Cordelia Francis Ritter, born April 15, 186264; died November 17, 193464. She married Joe L. Coker September 30, 1880.
More About Cordelia Francis Ritter:
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi64
More About Joe Coker and Cordelia Ritter:
Marriage: September 30, 1880
63 vii. Peniana Ritter, born 1864.
64 viii. Belinda Luellor "Reland" Ritter, born July 11, 1865; died 193864. She married Benton "A.B." Ritter September 11, 1884; born 186664; died 194264.
Notes for Belinda Luellor "Reland" Ritter:
Tomstone inscription (Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000)
Ritter
Lueller 1865 - 1938
A.B. 1866 - 1942
Maude 1886 - 1948
It is assumned that A.B. is her husband Benton Ritter and Maude a child.
More About Belinda Luellor "Reland" Ritter:
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi64
Notes for Benton "A.B." Ritter:
It is assumned that Benton is the same A.B. whose name is found on Belinda Lueller's tombstone ( Greg Green Personal Note 12/28/2000)
More About Benton Ritter and Belinda Ritter:
Marriage: September 11, 1884
65 ix. Nancy Clementine Ritter, born February 23, 1867; died August 28, 1953. She married Andrew Jackson Adams December 09, 1888; born August 06, 1864; died January 03, 1957.
More About Andrew Adams and Nancy Ritter:
Marriage: December 09, 1888
66 x. Thomas Halon Ritter, born July 06, 1869; died 193565. He married Viola Towery65 December 26, 1889; born 187265; died 196265.
More About Thomas Halon Ritter:
Burial: Hatley Cemetery, Hatley, Monroe County, Mississippi65
More About Thomas Ritter and Viola Towery:
Marriage: December 26, 1889
+ 67 xi. Rufus Roland Ritter, born June 20, 1872; died July 15, 1947.
16. Sarah3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born 1833. She married Francis Marion Irvin July 16, 1851. He was born January 01, 1828.
Notes for Francis Marion Irvin:
Another date of marriage is July 7, 1851.
More About Francis Irvin and Sarah Ray:
Marriage: July 16, 1851
Children of Sarah Ray and Francis Irvin are:
68 i. Tillman4 Irvin66, born July 1852.
69 ii. Susan A. Irvin66, born Abt. 1855.
70 iii. Thomas Irvin66, born July 1858.
71 iv. Mary Rebecca "Dutch" Irvin66, born Abt. 1860. She married William R. Pickle.
72 v. Louella "Ella" Irvin66, born Abt. 1865. She married F.D. Prewitt.
73 vi. Minerva Evaline Irvin66, born Abt. 1869. She married J. B. Pickle.
74 vii. Alice Lenore Irvin66, born Unknown.
75 viii. John Irvin66, born Unknown.
76 ix. Francis Marion "Frank" Irvin66, born Unknown.
17. John Thomas3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born January 26, 183667, and died November 02, 190467. He married Mary Ann Irvin, daughter of Thomas Irvin and Sidney Towery. She was born March 11, 184167, and died June 28, 191267.
Notes for John Thomas Ray:
In the 1880 Monroe County Census, John is listed as a 42 year old farmer. This would make his date of birth as 1838.
More About John Thomas Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi67
Notes for Mary Ann Irvin:
Another DOB is 1838
More About Mary Ann Irvin:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi67
Children of John Ray and Mary Irvin are:
77 i. Irvin4 Ray, born January 09, 1859; died October 15, 1859.
78 ii. Infant Ray67, born September 01, 185967; died October 15, 185967.
More About Infant Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi67
79 iii. Susan Elizabeth Ray68, born October 31, 1861. She married William Ira Gideon January 25, 1881.
More About William Gideon and Susan Ray:
Marriage: January 25, 1881
80 iv. John D. Ray68, born Abt. 186368.
More About John D. Ray:
Burial: Karnes County, Texas
81 v. Sidney Matilda Ray68, born May 12, 186569; died April 05, 189969. She married Nathanial Mason Riggan May 05, 1888; died January 12, 193569.
More About Sidney Matilda Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi69
More About Nathanial Mason Riggan:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi69
More About Nathanial Riggan and Sidney Ray:
Marriage: May 05, 1888
+ 82 vi. Martha Ada Ray, born Abt. 1867.
83 vii. Rosetta Norinda "Dutch" Ray70, born 186970. She married Wade Huffman Riggan.
+ 84 viii. Mary Jane Ray, born May 15, 1871; died January 15, 1962.
85 ix. Sophronia Armizer"Flonnie" Ray70, born August 22, 187370,71; died July 06, 193971. She married Lucian Joshue Pickle February 189272; born April 21, 186773; died January 30, 194873.
More About Sophronia Armizer"Flonnie" Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi73
More About Lucian Joshue Pickle:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi73
More About Lucian Pickle and Sophronia Ray:
Marriage: February 189274
86 x. Lena Viola Ray75, born September 09, 1879 in Lamar County, Alabama75,76; died February 22, 1958 in Monroe County, Mississippi76. She married Jephthal Daniel Ford; born 185977; died 192977.
Notes for Lena Viola Ray:
Lena died of anura, associated with severe burns when her clothing caught fire in front of an open fire place (Lena Viola Ford Death Certificate, provided by Jimmie Meadors 10/30/2001).
More About Lena Viola Ray:
Burial: Hamilton City Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama77
More About Jephthal Daniel Ford:
Burial: Hamilton City Cemetery, Hamilton, Marion County, Alabama77
19. Minerva3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born Abt. 1842, and died Aft. 187678. She married James Thomas Young January 06, 186478. He was born June 30, 1840 in Misssissippi78, and died November 23, 191078.
More About James Young and Minerva Ray:
Marriage: January 06, 186478
Children of Minerva Ray and James Young are:
87 i. Viola4 Young78, born September 13, 186578.
88 ii. William W. Young78, born April 14, 186778.
89 iii. John Luther Young78, born March 10, 186978.
90 iv. Susan Vilanti Elizabeth "Vide" Young78, born October 10, 187278; died June 01, 1954 in Vina, Franklin County, Alabama78. She married John Thomas Childers78 February 01, 188778; born July 14, 1860 in Lee County, Mississippi78; died August 31, 1938 in Vina, Franklin County, Alabama78.
More About John Childers and Susan Young:
Marriage: February 01, 188778
91 v. Thomas Coleman Young78, born January 20, 187478; died March 187878.
92 vi. Mary Arvilla Young, born June 16, 1876; died July 16, 1954. She married Bill Childers78.
21. Susan A.3 Ray (John H.2, John1) was born August 20, 184679, and died June 29, 191279. She married Joseph Irvin September 28, 1858, son of Rigdon Irvin and Mary Lowry. He was born January 25, 1835 in Monroe County, Mississippi79, and died August 23, 191179.
Notes for Susan A. Ray:
For many years I carried Susan with her date of birth as about 1839. However, her tombstone inscription and the data from the 1870 Lamar County Census agrees.
More About Susan A. Ray:
Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama79
Notes for Joseph Irvin:
In the 1870 Sanford County Census, a Robert Irvin Sr., age 51, is living in the house with Joseph and Susan. It is believed that this is Joseph's brother who , according to a long forgotten source, never married.
The census records for the dates of birth for the children was taken from www. rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/al/lamar/census/1870/0320.gif
More About Joseph Irvin:
Burial: Wesley Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama80
More About Joseph Irvin and Susan Ray:
Marriage: September 28, 1858
Children of Susan Ray and Joseph Irvin are:
93 i. Robert R.4 Irvin81, born Abt. 1860 in Mississippi81.
94 ii. John F. Irvin81, born Abt. 1862 in Mississippi81.
95 iii. Alice L.R. "La Nora" Irvin81,82, born January 29, 1864 in Alabama83,84; died September 12, 188784. She married J. Bradford Pickle85 December 13, 188685.
Notes for Alice L.R. "La Nora" Irvin:
Accoding to James Irvin Dean, Alice died of snakebite ( E-mail 8/7/2000)
More About Alice L.R. "La Nora" Irvin:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi86
More About J. Pickle and Alice Irvin:
Marriage: December 13, 188687
96 iv. Bunk Irvin88, born Abt. 1866 in Alabama88.
97 v. William Irvin88, born Abt. 1868 in Alabama88.
24. Emily "Pus"3 Ray (Richardson2, John1)89,90,91 was born April 30, 183892, and died May 16, 192692. She married R.S. Lockhart August 26, 186793. He was born October 19, 184094, and died October 31, 190794.
Notes for Emily "Pus" Ray:
For some time now I have recorded that Emily and Robert were buried at Wesley's Chapel near Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama. I had recorded in these pages that there were headstones for R.S. Lockhart (October 19, 1840 - October 31, 1907) and E. A. Lockhart (April 30, 1838 - May 16, 1926) in this cemetery. In al letter ( 6/22/2000) Onay Ray Beard told me that she attended the funeral for Emily at the Lockhart Cemetery near Gatman, Monroe County, Mississippi. In a selected names inventory (7/6/2000) I found E.A. and R.S. Lockhart buried in the Lockhart Cemetery. I do not know if I simply got mixed up when I was recording information from both of these cemeteries in 1996. Review of my file from 1996 for Wesley Chapel fails to show any mention of Emily and Robert. For now I will record their place of burial as the Lockhart Cemetery.
More About Emily "Pus" Ray:
Burial: Lockhart Cemetery, Monroe County, Alabama94
Notes for R.S. Lockhart:
Robert served in Co. L 24th Mississippi Infantry, CSA during the War Between the States (Lockhart Cemetery Partial Inventory by Greg Green 7/6/2000)
More About R.S. Lockhart:
Burial: Lockhart Cemetery, Monroe County, Alabama
More About R.S. Lockhart and Emily Ray:
Marriage: August 26, 186795
Children of Emily Ray and R.S. Lockhart are:
+ 98 i. Verzanna Carleton4 Lockhart, born July 19, 1868; died December 27, 1946.
99 ii. Francis C. Lockhart95, born August 187095.
100 iii. Albert Stacy Lockhart95, born January 09, 187695; died August 26, 194195. He married Alice L. Unknown96; born 188496; died 194596.
More About Albert Stacy Lockhart:
Burial: Lockhart Cemetery, Monroe County, Alabama96
More About Alice L. Unknown:
Burial: Lockhart Cemetery, Monroe County, Alabama96
101 iv. Penina E. Lockhart97, born October 188097.
26. Jasper Newton3 Ray (Richardson2, John1)98 was born January 1842. He married (1) Sarah Irvin March 04, 1867, daughter of Dempsey Irvin and Rebecca Lowery. She was born 183998,99. He married (2) Susan Elizabeth Nichols January 06, 1883.
Notes for Jasper Newton Ray:
Served in the 42nd Alabama Infantry during the War Between the States.
More About Jasper Newton Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi
More About Jasper Ray and Sarah Irvin:
Marriage: March 04, 1867
More About Jasper Ray and Susan Nichols:
Marriage: January 06, 1883
Children of Jasper Ray and Sarah Irvin are:
102 i. William4 Ray, born 1869; died Bef. 1880.
Notes for William Ray:
William does not appear in the 1880 cenusus. He would have been 11 years old at this time. It is assumned that he died before 1880 (Greg green 1/15/2001)
+ 103 ii. Francis Marion"Frank" Ray, born January 22, 1872; died July 04, 1966.
+ 104 iii. James Monroe Ray, born January 22, 1872; died September 11, 1950.
105 iv. John H. Ray, born November 1882. He married Viola Wright.
Notes for John H. Ray:
According to Myrtice Ray, John and Viola had a daughter named Annie that committed suicide by drinking carbolic acid. This was apparently related to a quarrel with her boyfriend.
Children of Jasper Ray and Susan Nichols are:
106 i. Iora P.4 Ray, born August 1889. She married Wiley Moss.
107 ii. Lucian Ray, born March 07, 1889; died June 30, 1961. He married Willie Mae Wilson.
More About Lucian Ray:
Burial: Whitesides Cemetery, Itawamba County, Mississippi
108 iii. Susan Viola Ray, born May 1895.
Generation No. 4
27. Susan Lucinda4 Wilkerson (Elizabeth3 Ray, David2, John1)100 was born 1846 in Alabama100. She married Robert S. Scott101. He was born 1832101, and died 1913101.
More About Robert S. Scott:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi102
Child of Susan Wilkerson and Robert Scott is:
109 i. Mary Elizabeth5 Scott103, born August 16, 1865 in Lamar County, Alabama103.
36. Jacob4 Black (Nancy3 Ray, John H.2, John1)104 was born June 15, 1846 in Mississippi. He married Francis Ellen Irvin, daughter of Anthony Irvin and Narcissa Webb.
Children of Jacob Black and Francis Irvin are:
110 i. John Anthony5 Black, born March 30, 1880.
111 ii. Chapman Black, born June 1881. He married Lonie Pickle.
112 iii. Jesse Pearl Black, born May 18, 1882.
113 iv. Gather Black, born May 18, 1889. He married Ila Pickle.
38. Mary E.4 Davis (Lavinia3 Ray, John H.2, John1)105,106 was born September 13, 1845 in Lamar County, Alabama107, and died April 13, 1913. She married W.T. Young January 23, 1868 in At the home of M.L. Davis by J.D. Carter, MG108. He was born May 13, 1848, and died September 16, 1911.
Notes for Mary E. Davis:
I have a second date of birth as October 13, 1845.
More About Mary E. Davis:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama109
Notes for W.T. Young:
This marriage is recorded in page 21 of an unidentified record (Jones and Sanford County, Alabama Marriages, 1867-1871, Lamar County Ala GenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~allamar2)
More About W.T. Young:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel Cemetery, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama109
More About W.T. Young and Mary Davis:
Marriage: January 23, 1868, At the home of M.L. Davis by J.D. Carter, MG110
Child of Mary Davis and W.T. Young is:
114 i. William Woody5 Young111, born January 26, 1883; died November 20, 1884.
Notes for William Woody Young:
William was determined to be a child of W.T. Young and Lavinia Ray based on tombstone inscriptions.
43. Alice Clarisa4 Davis (Lavinia3 Ray, John H.2, John1)112,113 was born December 20, 1857114, and died June 07, 1940. She married (1) Will Nichols November 22, 1878. She married (2) Francis Leake Munn115 March 04, 1880115.
Notes for Alice Clarisa Davis:
I have another record of Alice's date of birth as November 21, 1856. This comes form an old unknown source that referenced the "bible of Jesse T. Riggan".
The children of this union comes from the unknown authored Munn papers.
More About Will Nichols and Alice Davis:
Marriage: November 22, 1878
More About Francis Munn and Alice Davis:
Marriage: March 04, 1880115
Children of Alice Davis and Francis Munn are:
115 i. Percy5 Munn, born Unknown.
116 ii. Davis Munn, born Unknown.
117 iii. John Earnest Munn, born Unknown.
118 iv. Irane Munn, born Unknown.
119 v. Dewitt Talmadge Munn, born Unknown. He married Mallie Neathery.
120 vi. Carrie Bessie Munn, born Unknown. She married Elly Green Irvin.
121 vii. Roy Munn, born Unknown.
122 viii. Grady Munn, born Unknown.
45. Harriet L.4 Davis (Lavinia3 Ray, John H.2, John1)116 was born August 29, 1861. She married John H. Young117 April 08, 1878, son of William Young and Elizabeth Evans. He was born 1849 in Misssissippi117.
Notes for John H. Young:
John H. Young attended the Kentucky School of Medicine and graduated in 1876. He moved back to Lamar County and set up practice. He and second wife Harriet Davis, sister Helen, moved to Hill County, Texas in 1886 (A Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William Lusk Crawford, at www.fayette.net/curruth/indexpage.htm)
More About John Young and Harriet Davis:
Marriage: April 08, 1878
Children of Harriet Davis and John Young are:
123 i. Hattie H.5 Young117.
124 ii. Maud P. Young117.
125 iii. Momie E. Young117.
126 iv. Bessie Young117.
127 v. Lizzie A. Young117.
128 vi. Harry G. Young117.
129 vii. Blanche Young117.
67. Rufus Roland4 Ritter (Delilia3 Ray, John H.2, John1) was born June 20, 1872118, and died July 15, 1947118. He married Belzone Clementine Miller January 08, 1891.
More About Rufus Roland Ritter:
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi118
Notes for Belzone Clementine Miller:
Alternate spelling of her name taken from her tombstone is Belle C. Ritter (Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000).
More About Belzone Clementine Miller:
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi118
More About Rufus Ritter and Belzone Miller:
Marriage: January 08, 1891
Child of Rufus Ritter and Belzone Miller is:
130 i. Maggie5 Ritter118, born October 01, 1900118; died July 02, 1902118.
More About Maggie Ritter:
Burial: Bethlehem Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi118
82. Martha Ada4 Ray (John Thomas3, John H.2, John1)119 was born Abt. 1867119. She married Samuel Porter"Bud" Brown120121, son of Samuel Brown and Isabella Patrick.
More About Samuel Brown and Martha Ray:
Marriage: 121
Children of Martha Ray and Samuel Brown are:
131 i. Willie5 Brown122, born Unknown.
132 ii. Ira Brown122, born Unknown.
133 iii. D.L. Brown122, born Unknown.
134 iv. Greely Brown122, born Unknown.
135 v. Mae Belle Brown122, born Unknown.
84. Mary Jane4 Ray (John Thomas3, John H.2, John1)123 was born May 15, 1871124, and died January 15, 1962124. She married John Lewis125, son of Robert Lewis and Zelphia Davis. He was born July 23, 1872126, and died December 27, 1962126.
More About Mary Jane Ray:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama126
More About John Lewis:
Burial: Wesleys Chapel, Detroit, Lamar County, Alabama126
Children of Mary Ray and John Lewis are:
136 i. Artis Lewis5 Lewis127, born 1905; died 1966.
137 ii. Grady Daniel Lewis127, born 1897; died 1976.
98. Verzanna Carleton4 Lockhart (Emily "Pus"3 Ray, Richardson2, John1)128 was born July 19, 1868129, and died December 27, 1946129. He married (1) R.E. Grace130 January 12, 1889130. He married (2) Sarah Catherine Clearman130 January 19, 1896. She was born April 01, 1872130, and died June 06, 1942130,131.
More About Verzanna Carleton Lockhart:
Burial: Lockhart Cemetery, Monroe County, Alabama131
More About Verzanna Lockhart and R.E. Grace:
Marriage: January 12, 1889132
More About Sarah Catherine Clearman:
Burial: Lockhart Cemetery, Monroe County, Alabama133
More About Verzanna Lockhart and Sarah Clearman:
Marriage: January 19, 1896
Children of Verzanna Lockhart and Sarah Clearman are:
138 i. Avia G.5 Lockhart, born November 1898.
139 ii. Lonnie K. Lockhart, born February 02, 1901.
140 iii. Robert Lee Lockhart, born Abt. 1903.
141 iv. Clara Mae Lockhart, born January 15, 1907.
103. Francis Marion"Frank"4 Ray (Jasper Newton3, Richardson2, John1) was born January 22, 1872134, and died July 04, 1966134. He married Adelena Arizonia "Zanie" Irvin May 13, 1899, daughter of Thomas Irvin and Samantha. She was born July 24, 1875134, and died January 13, 1946134.
More About Francis Marion"Frank" Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi134
More About Adelena Arizonia "Zanie" Irvin:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi134
More About Francis Ray and Adelena Irvin:
Marriage: May 13, 1899
Children of Francis Ray and Adelena Irvin are:
142 i. Bertie May5 Ray, born November 13, 1902134; died October 16, 1966134.
More About Bertie May Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi134
143 ii. Lola Grey Ray, born August 26, 1904134; died September 28, 1977134. She married Ellis Clayton Black July 04, 1935; born January 21, 1907134; died February 13, 1977134.
More About Lola Grey Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi134
More About Ellis Clayton Black:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi134
More About Ellis Black and Lola Ray:
Marriage: July 04, 1935
144 iii. Mila Day Ray, born September 24, 1907134; died November 21, 1991134.
More About Mila Day Ray:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi134
145 iv. Onay Ray, born September 11, 1910134. She married John Wesley Beard; born October 21, 1905134; died November 19, 1939134.
More About John Wesley Beard:
Burial: Ray - Pickle Cemetery, Monroe County, Mississippi134
146 v. Floree Ray, born 1912. She married Clarence King.
104. James Monroe4 Ray (Jasper Newton3, Richardson2, John1) was born January 22, 1872, and died September 11, 1950. He married Bettie E. Aikens July 31, 1895. She was born January 07, 1884, and died March 16, 1944.
More About James Monroe Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama135
More About Bettie E. Aikens:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama135
Marriage Notes for James Ray and Bettie Aikens:
Rayburn Blaylock found an entry for the marriage of James Monroe Ray in Monroe County Marriage book. It listed the marriage of James Monroe Ray to a Malinda L. Akins on July 31, 1895. R.C. Pickle was the bondsman with George Marion (or Marvin) Nichols and W.A. Blaylock attesting to the marriage. Elizabeth Aikens signed the bond with her mark.
More About James Ray and Bettie Aikens:
Marriage: July 31, 1895
Children of James Ray and Bettie Aikens are:
+ 147 i. Wesley5 Ray, born May 17, 1896; died June 13, 1980.
148 ii. James "Jeames" Ray136, born March 12, 1899137; died May 12, 1953137. He married Jamie Neathery; born December 15, 1902138; died March 19, 1994138.
More About James "Jeames" Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama139
Notes for Jamie Neathery:
After James Ray died, Jamie married Willie Blaylock (Personal Communication, Bobbie Green, 11/28/2002)
More About Jamie Neathery:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama140
149 iii. Sara Ray141, born September 02, 1902142; died March 02, 1986142. She married Jack Northington143; born October 10, 1891144; died December 27, 1969144.
More About Sara Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama144
More About Jack Northington:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama144
+ 150 iv. Ida Ray, born 1905; died 1983.
+ 151 v. Roy Reeth Ray, born 1907; died 1954.
+ 152 vi. Lillian Ray, born September 07, 1911; died August 08, 1983.
+ 153 vii. William Ray, born Unknown.
154 viii. Linda Jane Ray145, born Unknown.
Notes for Linda Jane Ray:
Linda Ray died as an infant (Green 7/13/2004).
More About Linda Jane Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama
Generation No. 5
147. Wesley5 Ray (James Monroe4, Jasper Newton3, Richardson2, John1)145 was born May 17, 1896, and died June 13, 1980. He married Myrtice Pickle.
More About Wesley Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama
Children of Wesley Ray and Myrtice Pickle are:
155 i. Christine Gladys6 Ray, born September 15, 1919146.
156 ii. Kenneth Ray.
150. Ida5 Ray (James Monroe4, Jasper Newton3, Richardson2, John1)147 was born 1905, and died 1983. She married Leck Northington148 December 02, 1928149.
More About Ida Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama150
More About Leck Northington:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama150
More About Leck Northington and Ida Ray:
Marriage: December 02, 1928151
Children of Ida Ray and Leck Northington are:
157 i. Leon6 Northington152.
158 ii. Leroy Northington152.
159 iii. Joe Billie Northington152.
160 iv. Joeann Northington152.
151. Roy Reeth5 Ray (James Monroe4, Jasper Newton3, Richardson2, John1)153 was born 1907154, and died 1954154. He married Afton O'Clay Hill July 30, 1932155. She was born 1915156, and died 1986156.
Notes for Roy Reeth Ray:
Roy died in an automobile accident (Green 7/13/2004).
More About Roy Reeth Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama156
More About Afton O'Clay Hill:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama156
More About Roy Ray and Afton Hill:
Marriage: July 30, 1932157
Child of Roy Ray and Afton Hill is:
161 i. Boy6 Ray158.
More About Boy Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama158
152. Lillian5 Ray (James Monroe4, Jasper Newton3, Richardson2, John1)159 was born September 07, 1911160, and died August 08, 1983160. She married Clyde Bill Irvin161 November 11, 1929162.
More About Lillian Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama163
More About Clyde Irvin and Lillian Ray:
Marriage: November 11, 1929164
Child of Lillian Ray and Clyde Irvin is:
162 i. Johnnie Fay6 Irvin165, born October 22, 1930166; died February 07, 1987166. She married James David Blaylock; born January 17, 1923166; died January 27, 1969166.
More About Johnnie Fay Irvin:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama166
More About James David Blaylock:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama166
153. William5 Ray (James Monroe4, Jasper Newton3, Richardson2, John1)167 was born Unknown. He married Marzie Puckett167.
Notes for William Ray:
William and Marzie has a set of twins buried at Blaylock Cemetery. They are not marked by with any dates ( Blaylock Cemetery Inventory - Rayburn Blaylock) According to Kenneth Ray (Interview 12/22/1995), Will and Marzie moved to Arkansas where Will contracted Yellow Fever and died.
More About William Ray:
Burial: Arkansas167
Children of William Ray and Marzie Puckett are:
163 i. Twin Girl6 Ray168.
More About Twin Girl Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama168
164 ii. Twin Girl Ray168.
More About Twin Girl Ray:
Burial: Blaylock Cemetery, Lamar County, Alabama168
Endnotes
1. Mary Ann Riggan Letter 1/24/1994.
2. 1880 Lamar County, Alabama Census.
3. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
4. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
5. Personal Inventory of Ray-Pickle Cemetery.
6. Ray-Pickle Cemetery Inventory - Greg Green.
7. Myrtle Noe's Family Bible - copy of pages provided by Dannie Camp.
8. Ray-Pickle Cemetery Inventory - Greg Green.
9. 1850 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
10. Myrtle Noe Family Bible provided by Dannie Camp.
11. Personal Inventory of Ray-Pickle Cemetery.
12. Myrtle Noe Family Bible provided by Dannie Camp.
13. 1850 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
14. Myrtle Noe's Family Bible - copy of pages provided by Dannie Camp.
15. Notation in Family Bible of Jacob Pickle.
16. 1850 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
17. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
18. E-mail Don Wilkerson 11/23/1998.
19. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
20. E-mail Don Wilkerson 11/23/1998.
21. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
22. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
23. Notable Men of Alabama - Dubois 1904.
24. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
25. 1850 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
26. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
27. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
28. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
29. Riggan Cemetery, Partial Inventory, Greg Green 11/24/2000.
30. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
31. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
32. Jones and Sanford County, Alabama Marriages, 1867-1871, Lamar County Ala GenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~allamar2.
33. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
34. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
35. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
36. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
37. Inventory Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
38. A Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William Lusk Crawford, at www.fayette.net/curruth/indexpage.htm.
39. Inventory Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
40. A Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William Lusk Crawford, at www.fayette.net/curruth/indexpage.htm.
41. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
42. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
43. Tombstone Inscription.
44. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
45. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
46. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
47. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
48. Inventory Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
49. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
50. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
51. Personal Inventory of Ray-Pickle Cemetery.
52. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
53. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Evans 1938.
54. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000.
55. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Evans 1938.
56. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000.
57. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Evans 1938.
58. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000.
59. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Evans 1938.
60. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000.
61. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Evans 1938.
62. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000.
63. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Evans 1938.
64. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000.
65. Hatley Cemetery Inventory Sharon B. Carter transcription of Parrish Inventory (1986) from Monroe County GenForum.
66. E-mail Galeen Chain 8/9/2000.
67. Personal Inventory of Ray-Pickle Cemetery.
68. 1880 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
69. Ray-Pickle Cemetery Inventory - Greg Green.
70. 1880 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
71. Personal Inventory of Ray-Pickle Cemetery.
72. Detroit Locals in The Hamilton Times, 2/4/1892, published in The Marion County Tracks, Vol.III, #3, 1984.
73. Personal Inventory of Ray-Pickle Cemetery.
74. Detroit Locals in The Hamilton Times, 2/4/1892, published in The Marion County Tracks, Vol.III, #3, 1984.
75. 1880 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
76. Lena Viola Ford Death Certificate, provided by Jimmie Meadors 10/30/2001.
77. E-mail Jimmie Meadors 10/30/2001.
78. Grant Mayers, Family of William A. Young, 1/11/2002.
79. Inventory Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
80. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
81. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
82. E-mail James Irvin Dean 8/7/2000.
83. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
84. Ray-Pickle Cemetery Inventory - Greg Green.
85. E-mail James Irvin Dean 8/7/2000.
86. Ray-Pickle Cemetery Inventory - Greg Green.
87. E-mail James Irvin Dean 8/7/2000.
88. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
89. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
90. 1850 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
91. Onay Ray Beard Letter 6/22/2000.
92. Lockhart Cemetery Partial Inventory by Greg Green 7/6/2000.
93. E-mail Carol Schrader 9/29/2001.
94. Lockhart Cemetery Partial Inventory by Greg Green 7/6/2000.
95. E-mail Carol Schrader 9/29/2001.
96. Lockhart Cemetery Partial Inventory by Greg Green 7/6/2000.
97. E-mail Carol Schrader 9/29/2001.
98. 1850 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
99. Mary Ann Riggan Demspsy Irvin FGS 8/15/2000.
100. 1870 Census of Sanford County, Alabama.
101. The Robert S. Scott Family The Heritage of Lamar County, Alabama by Nell Camp Page 556-7.
102. Personal Inventory of Ray-Pickle Cemetery.
103. The Robert S. Scott Family The Heritage of Lamar County, Alabama by Nell Camp Page 556-7.
104. 1850 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
105. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
106. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
107. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
108. Jones and Sanford County, Alabama Marriages, 1867-1871, Lamar County Ala GenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~allamar2.
109. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
110. Jones and Sanford County, Alabama Marriages, 1867-1871, Lamar County Ala GenWeb www.rootsweb.com/~allamar2.
111. Personal Inventory of Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
112. 1850 Marion County, Alabama Census.
113. 1860 Marion County, Alabama Census.
114. John Allman III Pedigree Chart.
115. Sketch of Francis Leake Munn Family - Unknown Author.
116. Mary Anne Riggan letter.
117. A Memorial and Biographical History of Johnson and Hill Counties Texas, Mr. and Mrs. William Lusk Crawford, at www.fayette.net/curruth/indexpage.htm.
118. Bethlehem Church Cemetery Inventory, Partial Inventory Greg Green 12/22/2000.
119. 1880 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
120. The Brown Family, The Heritage of Lamar County, Alabama by Evelyn Knight Page 212.
121. Letter from Sidney Irvin to Hopey Lowry, 12/5/1887, Kathy Wilcox Collection.
122. The Brown Family, The Heritage of Lamar County, Alabama by Evelyn Knight Page 212.
123. 1880 Monroe County, Mississippi Census.
124. Inventory Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
125. E-mail Traci Simon 10/9/98.
126. Inventory Wesley's Chapel Cemetery.
127. E-mail Traci Simon 10/9/98.
128. E-mail Carol Schrader 9/29/2001.
129. Partial Inventory of Lockhart Cemetery by Greg Green.
130. E-mail Carol Schrader 9/29/2001.
131. Lockhart Cemetery Partial Inventory by Greg Green 7/6/2000.
132. E-mail Carol Schrader 9/29/2001.
133. Lockhart Cemetery Partial Inventory by Greg Green 7/6/2000.
134. Ray-Pickle Cemetery Inventory - Greg Green.
135. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
136. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
137. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
138. Personal Observation Blaylock Cemetery 11/28/2002.
139. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
140. Personal Observation Blaylock Cemetery 11/28/2002.
141. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
142. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
143. Bobbie Green Interview 1/25/05.
144. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
145. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
146. Personal Observation Blaylock Cemetery 11/28/2002.
147. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
148. Bobbie Green Interview 1/25/05.
149. Rayburn Blaylock Letter 2/3/1994 (from Monroe County Marraige Books).
150. Bobbie Green Interview 1/25/05.
151. Rayburn Blaylock Letter 2/3/1994 (from Monroe County Marraige Books).
152. Bobbie Green Interview 1/25/05.
153. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
154. Personal Observation Blaylock Cemetery 11/28/2002.
155. Rayburn Blaylock Letter 2/3/1994 (from Monroe County Marraige Books).
156. Personal Observation Blaylock Cemetery 11/28/2002.
157. Rayburn Blaylock Letter 2/3/1994 (from Monroe County Marraige Books).
158. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
159. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
160. Inventory of Blaylock Cemetery - Rayburn Blaylock.
161. Bobbie Green Interview 8/05/2000.
162. Rayburn Blaylock Letter 2/3/1994 (from Monroe County Marraige Books).
163. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
164. Rayburn Blaylock Letter 2/3/1994 (from Monroe County Marraige Books).
165. Bobbie Green Interview 8/11/2000.
166. Inventory of Blaylock Cemetery - Rayburn Blaylock.
167. Interview with Myrtice Ray.
168. Blaylock Cemetery Inventory by Rayburn Blaylock.
