1.3.2.1 Mary Polly Kesler Ray (1820-1880)

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1.3.2.1 Mary Polly Kesler Ray (1794-1888)

Mary Polly Kessler Ray (Dec 1787 Jefferson, Frederick, Maryland-25 May 1888 Adair County, Missouri) was born in Jefferson, Frederick County Maryland and moved with her parents, Johannes (John) and Nancy Waskey Kessler to Botetourt County, Virginia at the age of 18.

On 24 Oct 1816 she married Barton Ray Sr. (b: 1791-d: 1843 Iowa).

Polly, as she was called, and Barton emigrated from Virginia to Kentucky in 1808. After several years in Kentucky, the family moved to Indiana, and from there to Iowa, where Barton Ray Sr. passed away in 1843. She lived with her youngest son William (1..3.2.1.4). They moved from Iowa to Adair County, in northeast Missouri in 1852, where she lived until her death in 1888 at the age of 101 years.

Adair County, Missouri during the Civil War

Polly was in her mid-70s during the Civil War. Several of her grandsons fought in the war for the Confederacy.

Missouri was a hotly contested border state populated by both Union and Confederate sympathizers. It sent armies, generals, and supplies to both sides, was represented with a star on both flags, maintained dual governments, and endured a bloody neighbor-against-neighbor intrastate war within the larger national war.

A slave state since statehood in 1821, Missouri’s geographic position in the center of the country and at the rural edge of the American frontier ensured that it remained a divisive battleground for competing Northern and Southern ideologies in the years preceding the war. When the war began in 1861, it became clear that control of the Mississippi River and the burgeoning economic hub of St. Louis would make Missouri a strategic territory in the Trans-Mississippi Theater.

By the end of the war in 1865, nearly 110,000 Missourians had served in the Union Army and at least 40,000 in the Confederate Army; many had also fought with bands of pro–Confederate partisans known as “bushwhackers”. The war in Missouri was continuous between 1861 and 1865, with battles and skirmishes in all areas of the state, from the Iowa and Illinois borders in the northeast to the Arkansas border in the southeast and southwest. Counting minor actions and skirmishes, Missouri saw more than 1,200 distinct engagements within its boundaries; only Virginia and Tennessee exceeded this total.

Adair County took an active part in the Civil war. Slavery had never been an extensive institution here, there being only fifty-one slaves in the county in 1850 and eighty-six in 1860. Many of the early settlers had come from Kentucky or were of Southern descent and there was much sympathy with the South, but when the issue became clearly drawn between North and South, Adair County sided with the North. Even many of the Southern sympathizers were unable to agree with the doctrine of secession, so the only thing they could do when the Southern states began to secede was to oppose their action.

Several war mass meetings were held in Kirksville during the spring of 1861. W. T. Davis and Tom Brannon addressed those made up of Southern sympathizers. Meetings of Northern sympathizers were also held and it is said that at one large Union meeting, held on May 27, much enthusiasm was aroused by the sight of an aged man named Foster, the father of Adair county’s delegate to the state convention, carrying an American flag. Mr. Foster was a heavy slave owner.

Confederate troops were recruited from this county during May and June, 1861. It is said that not less than three hundred men joined the Confederate army while enlistments were being made and that many others slipped out of the county later and joined the Confederates.

In some of the counties of the state, Union Sympathizers were permitted to kill Southerners against whom they had an old grudge and go unpunished. This was not true in Adair, however. On July 4, 1861, a Union man named Ward, stabbed and killed a Southern man named Sumter. As he had a bad reputation previously, while Sumter had been quiet and inoffensive, Ward was put in jail and a few nights later he was taken out and hanged. No investigation of the lynching was made.

Adair County furnished at least four hundred and seventeen men to the Northern armies. Companies of Home Guards were organized in Adair County in 1861, some of which remained in the service only three months.

The first military event in Adair County occurred on August 19, 1861, a few miles northeast of Kirksville, between a squad of twelve men from the two Adair county companies and a squad of Confederate recruits under Captain Robert Hagar, of Monroe County. The Union men were scouting around, trying to find a Colonel Green, who was a successful Confederate recruiting officer. When at dinner at the house of a Union man, the Union troops were attacked and Corporal Hervey Dix, of Company D, Third Iowa Infantry, their leader, was killed in the fight that ensued. The appearance of Confederate reinforcements under Captain W. S. Richardson, of Lewis County, compelled the squad of Federals to flee as best they could.

The Battle of Kirksville

Although relatively unimportant as a battle, it was the only engagement of any size that took place in the county. Joseph C. Porter, a Confederate lieutenant colonel, was enlisting troops in Northeast Missouri. He was trying to gather as large an army as possible and move it to Arkansas, where it could join the forces that were gathering there. The Federals decided to attack the Southern troops and crush them before they became too well organized. Colonel McNeil, of St. Louis, with twelve hundred and fifty men, largely directed the attack.

From a camp in Lewis County. Porter started southward, keeping constantly on the move to escape attack and to increase the number of his enlistments. He was reinforced when he reached Callaway County, so that he had in all two hundred and sixty men. Porter then turned northward again, sending detachments to Paris and Canton to capture these places. A courier from Captain Tice Cain brought him the in-formation that Cain and his Schuyler county men had entered Kirksville and had taken it. This news caused Porter and his men to join the combined force under Porter now numbered about two thousand. Only about five hundred were well armed, while five hundred were fairly armed and one thousand were not armed at all. The large number of unarmed men is accounted for by the fact that Porter was gathering up recruits rapidly, many of whom had no arms of their own and could not get any until they reached the main Confederate army in Arkansas.

On reaching Kirksville, Porter warned the people to get out of town. Some of his troops barricaded themselves in houses and drew up his main line of defense behind a rail fence. Kirksville was then a small village, having a population of less than eight hundred.

McNeil’s forces arrived at the edge of Kirksville about 10 o’clock on the morning of August 6th and attacked Porter. After a hot fight in which Porter’s men were driven out of a cornfield by a battery of five guns and the public square was taken after a struggle, Porter was driven out of the town. McNeil’s troops were too fatigued to pursue, so most of Porter’s army escaped, although they lost some supplies. The loss on both sides is unknown. The number of Union men killed has been given as five by one authority and as twenty-eight by another. Of Porter’s two thousand men, only about five hundred were able to take part in the battle. The number of Confederates killed is variously estimated all the way from thirty-five to one hundred and fifty; the wounded from seventy-five to four hundred; and the captured from fifty to two hundred and fifty. McNeil’s force is said to have consisted of about one thousand men, of which number probably more than half took part in the fight.

On the day of the battle, fifteen Confederates, who had been captured in the fight, were executed because of alleged violation of their paroles. Porter kept up his recruiting, but was less successful.

Descendants of Barton and Polly Ray

Barton and Polly had four sons, listed below. Those four sons married and had many additional descendants, as show in the following section.

1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray Jr. (b: Abt. 1815, Virginia-d: 1880 Russell County, Va.)
1.3.2.1.2 Reason Loyde Ray (b: 9 May 1817-d: 1 Jan 1881 Missouri)
1.3.2.1.3 John Kessler Ray (b: 15 Aug 1819 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Jul 1884 Missouri)
1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray (b: 18 Mar 1826 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Aug 1899 Missouri).   

Given the large sizes of families of each of the children, the details are groups according to each of the four rather than combined. This includes the US Census information for each child and their descendants.

Details 1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray Jr. (b: Abt. 1815, Virginia-d: 1880 Russell County, Va.) and his descendants

1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray Jr. (b: Abt. 1815, Virginia-d: 1880 Russell County, Va.) married Rebecca Margarette Fogelman Ray (b: Abt 1820 Virginia-d: 3 Feb 1894 Russell County, Va). They had the following eleven children:

1.3.2.1.1.1 Mary Elizabeth Ray (b: Oct 1843 Russell County, Virginia-d: ?). Despite extensive searching, no marriage or death records could be located for Mary Elizabeth.

1.3.2.1.1.2 Simon Peter Ray (b: Mar 1845 Russell County, Virginia-d: 17 Dec 1913 Russell County, Va) Simon was institutionalized in the Lebanon County Alms house sometime after 1880 until his death in 1913. 

1.3.2.1.1.3 William Reed Ray (b: 10 Mar 1847 Virginia-d: 12 Dec 1920 Mercer County, Kentucky) married Louisa Browning (b: 1854-1909)

1.3.2.1.1.4 Barbara Ray (b: Abt 1848 Virginia-d: ?). Despite extensive searching, no marriage or death records could be located for Barbara.

1.3.2.1.1.5 Charles Wesley Ray (b: Abt 1851 Virginia-d: 18 Nov 1912 Russell County, Va)

1.3.2.1.1.6 David M Ray (b: Abt 1854 Virginia-d: 8 Dec 1867 Russell County, Va)

1.3.2.1.1.7 Lucinda Emeline ‘Emma’ Ray (b: Abt 1856 Virginia-d: Abt 1920). According to at least one U.S. Census, Emma was mentally impaired and lived with various family members throughout her life.

1.3.2.1.1.8 Sarah Evangeline Ray (b: Abt 1857 Virginia-d: 19 Jun 1922 Russell County, Va)

1.3.2.1.1.9 Sabrina C. ‘Brinny’ Ray Blackwell (b: Abt 1858 Virginia-d: 2 Jun 1944 Russell County, Va)

1.3.2.1.1.10 Nancy Jane Ray (b: Abt 1860 Virginia-d: 10 Mar 1892 Russell County, Va)

1.3.2.1.1.11 Cynthia Ann Ray (b: May 1865 Virginia-d: 24 Oct 1931 Russell County, Va)

US Census Entries for 1.3.2.1 Mary Polly Kesler Ray (b: Dec 1787 – d: May 1888 Adair County, Missouri) and 1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray Jr. (b: Abt. 1815, Virginia-d: 1880 Russell County, Va.) and their descendants

The census entries for Polly and her off-spring were a bit challenging to locate and analyze. According to the various census documents, a number of John and Nancy Kesler’s children and grandchildren never attended school and indicated in the census that they could not read or write. As a result, the ages vary considerably from census-to-census. Despite the challenges this represented, there is a high degree of confidence that the following records represent the family members as indicated, based on geographic location and inclusion of various family members.

    • 1790 (April 1791): Apr 1791 Keep in mind that Johannes (John), son of Andreas was only 18 in 1790. So this might be the brother of Andreas. Two possibilities-
      —- John Kesler (p. 12/61 – 177-178) 2 males age 14 or less, 4 other males, & 1 female.
      —-John Fessler (p. 38/61 229-230) 3 males age 14 or less, 1 other male, & 3 female.
    • 1800: Frederick, District 1, Md. (p. 1/22 dd mmm) John
      Kessler, 1 male under 10, 1 male 26-44, 2 females under 10, 1 female 26-44. 

NOTES: Is this Johannes, son of Andreas? Was
John still in Frederick in 1800 or gone west (search for evidence!)? John had 1
daughter (Polly) born in 1794, but who was female under age 10? John had one
son born in 1790s (Samuel), so that fits. If this is John, born in 1772, his
age fits. But wife Nancy Waskey was born in 1779, so she was not age 26-44 in
1800.

Another entry in same 1800 US Census: John Kessler
in the Emmitsburg District #4 Frederick Co., Maryland – one female under 10
(Polly); 2 males under 10 ( Samuel & ?); one male 26-45 ( John Maybe he was
b, 1775); one female 16-26 (Nancy Waskey Kessler)

    • 1810: Botetourt, Va. (p. 34/66 dd mmm) This is likely John, son of Andreas. Everything fits: 2 males>10 = Christopher (1802) & John (1804); 1 male 10-15 = Samuel (1795); 1 male 26-44 = Johannes (1772); 2 females>10 = Margaret (1803) & Sophia (1806); 1 female 16-26 = Mary Polly (1794); 1 female 26-44 = Nancy Waskey Kesler (1779?)

(2): Botetourt, Va. (p. 15/19 digital) 1.3.2.1a Barton Ray; 1 male 16-26 = Barton (1791); 1 female 26-45 = his mother?; 1 female 45+ = grandmother?

    • 1820(1): Botetourt, Va. (p. 30/57 dd mmm) This is likely John, son of Andreas. Things fit. 3 males 16-25 = Samuel (1795), Christopher (1802) & John (1804); 1 male 45+ = John (Johannes 1772); 2 females 10-15 = Nancy Mary (1810) & Sophia (1806); 1 female 16-25 = Margaret (1803) or Mary Polly (1794) ???????; 1 female 45+ = Nancy Waskey Kesler (1779?)

(2): 1820, Montgomery, Kentucky (p. 31/35 dd mmm); Barton Ray Sr.; 2 males <10 = Barton Jr. (1815) & Reason (1817); 1 male 26-44 = Barton (1791); 1 female 26-44 = 1.3.2.1 Mary Polly (1794 – daughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

    • 1830: 1830, Botetourt, Va. (p. 77/146 dd mmm)
      John Kesler Sr; 1 male 0-4 = ?; 1 male 60-69 = John (Johannes 1772 age 58); 1 female 60-69 = Nancy Waskey Kesler (1779, age 51)
    • 1840: 1840, Botetourt, Va. (99/10 dd mmm) John Kesler Sr
      1 male 10-14 = probably a grandson; 1 male 70-79 = John (Johannes 1772 age 68)
      1 female 70-79 = Nancy (1779, age 61)
    • 1850(1): Botetourt County, Va. (216/268) John Hamilton 42 (1808 farmer), 1.3.2.4 Margaret 50 (daughter of John and Nancy Kesler), Absalom D. 22, Nancy R. 19, John 12, George 11, Lewis 8, Madison 6, 1.3.2a Nancy Waskey Kesslar 71 (1779) Note: John Kessler (1.3.2) died in February of this year, before the census was taken. Nancy was living with her married daughter, Margaret.

(2): District 29, Lee County, Iowa (8/107 Sep 19) 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray 24 (farmer b-Virginia – grandson of John and Nancy Kesler), Hannah Ray 22 (Ohio), William Ray Jr 5 (Iowa), Sarah E. Ray 1 (Iowa), 1.3.2.1 Polly Ray 58 (born in Maryland – daughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

(3): District 67, Washington County, Virginia (136/289 Sep 6) 1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray 35 (farmer – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Rebecca 30, Elizabeth 10, Simon 8, Margaret 4, William 4, Barbary 2

    • 1860(1): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (25/40 Jun 6) 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray 36 (farmer b-Kentucky 1834 – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Hannah Ray 35 (b:Ohio 1835), Reason Ray Jr 9 (b; Iowa 1851), Jane Ray 7 (b: Missouri 1853), Asa 4 (b: Missouri 1856, James 3 (b: Missouri 1857), William Ray Jr. 15 (farm hand b: Iowa 1845), 1.3.2.1 Polly Ray 71 (b: Maryland 1789 – daughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

(2): Lebanon Township, Russell County, Va (49/232 Jul 3) 1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray 45 (farmer – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Rebecca 37, M Elizabeth 17, Simon P 16, William R. 13, Charles W 9, David M 6, Sarah E 4

    • 1870(1): Lebanon Township, Russell County, Va (12/57 Jun 18) 1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray 54 (farmer – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Rebecca 47, Simon 24, Charles 15, Lucinda 13, Sarah 12, Nancy 10, Sebrina 7, Cynthia 3

(2): Lebanon Township, Russell County, Va (22/57 Jun 18) … living with blacksmith family of Caleb Browning … also there is a Louisa Ray 15. 1.3.2.1.1.3 William Ray 22 (common laborer – – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler) … this family lives next door to Fogelman family — William’s mother was a Fogelman            

    • 1880(1): District 152 Morrow Township, Adair, Missouri (24/34 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray 53 (farmer b-Kentucky – grandson of John and Nancy Kesler), Hannah 52, Mary J. 25, James 20, Amanda Ray 14, Malissa 12, Lorenia Ray 10, 1.3.2.1 Polly Ray 85 (mother – daughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

(2): District 069 Lebanon Township, Russell County, Va (6/54 Jun 8) 1.3.2.1.1 Barton Ray 66 (laborer – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Rebecca 60, Simon 40, Emeline 22, Charles 21, Sarah 20, Nancy 10, Jane 18, Cynthia 13

(3): Lockport, Henry County, Kentucky (15/42 Jun 9) 1.3.2.1.1.3 William Ray 33 (farmer – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Louisa 24 (wife), William C. 9, Joseph 6, Rebecca V. 4, James C. 1

    • 1900(1): District 9 Moccasin District, Russell County, Va (28/36 Jun 22) Wesley Fogelman 72 (Apr 1828), Eunis H. 65 (Mar 1835), 1.3.2.1.1.11 Cynthia Ray 35 (niece, May 1865 – great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

(2): Johnson, Scott County, Va (18/24 Jun 19) John M. Blackwell 33 (farmer, Sep 1866), 1.3.2.1.1.10 Sabrina 34 (Sep 1865, great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Tina V. 16 (Jun 1883), Myrtle L. 13 (Feb 1889), John H. 8 (May 1892), Luonidas 1 (Feb 1899)

(3): District 9 Moccasin District, Russell County, Va (24/36 Jun 22) Samuel Fogelman 32 (Feb 1868), 1.3.2.1.1.9 Nancy 32 (Mar 1868 – great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

(4): Alms House, District 0056 Lebanon Township, Russell County, Va (10/31 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.1.2 Simon Ray 55 (Mar 1845, pauper, idiot – great-grandson of John and Nancy Kesler) ….

(5): District 9 Moccasin District, Russell County, Va (25/36 Jun 22) Sarah Ray 42 (Apr 1858, farmer), 1.3.2.1.1.5 Wesley 56 (brother, farmer, Sep 1842 – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Emma 56 (sister, Oct 1843), William 11 (son, Mar 1889), Henry 3 (son, Oct 1894), Samuel 1 (son, Oct 1896)

    • 1910(1): Copper Creek District, Russell County, Va (22/49 Apr 30) Charles W. Jordan 53 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.1.11 Cynthia 35 (May 1865 – great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Vince G. 7

(2): Abingdon, Washington County, Va (32/64 May 3) John M. Blackwell 50 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.1.10 Briny 35 (great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Marge 18, John H. 17, Oney 11, Lizzie 7, Fannie 5

(3): District 0123 South Burgin, Mercer County, KY (3/11 Jan 14) Beverly Ray 37 (farmer), Effie 28 (wife), Frances Mae 10, Christine 8, Walter 7, Allen 5, William H. 1 10/12, 1.3.2.1.1.3 William R. 78 (father – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler)

(4): Alms House, District 0059 Lebanon Township, Russell County, Va (15/29 Apr 22) Institutionalized — 1.3.2.1.1.2 Simon Ray 72 (inmate) …

(5): East Lawrenceburg, Anderson County, KY (29/37 May 3) Beverly Ray 27 (farm laborer), Effie 17 (wife), 1.3.2.1.1.3 W. R. 64 (father – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler)

(6): District 61 Moccasin District, Russell County, Va (40/45 May 9) William Ray 21 (farmer), Myrtle 20, 1.3.2.1.1.8 Sarah W 65 (mother, single – great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), 1.3.2.1.1.7 Lucy E. 54 (aunt), Henry C. 15 (half-brother), Sam P. 13 (half-brother)

    • 1920(1): Moccasin District, Russell County, Va (2/20 Jan 5) Charlie W. Jordan 63 (laborer-general farm), 1.3.2.1.1.11 Cynthia 56 (great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Vince Gilmer 16 (5-29-1903 to 12-27-1958)

(2): Abingdon, Washington County, Va (11/21 Jan 10) William Blackwell 54 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.1.10 Sabrina 54 (great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Lizzie 19, Fannie 17

(3): District 0123 South Burgin, Mercer County, KY (3/11 Jan 14) Beverly Ray 37 (farmer), Effie 28 (wife), Frances Mae 10, Christine 8, Walter 7, Allen 5, William H. 1 10/12, 1.3.2.1.1.3 William R. 78 (father – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler)

(4): District 9 Moccasin District, Russell County, Va (11/20 Jan 13) 1.3.2.1.1.8 Sarah Ray 70 (widowed), Henry 21 (farmer), Emeline 80 (sister)

    • 1940(1): Big Creek, McDowell, West Virginia (17/62 Apr 23) Virgil Lawson 46 (coal miner), Fanny 36, Helen 18, Pauline 14, Marie 13, David 8, Ruth 5, 1.3.2.1.1.10 Sabrina Blackwell 75 (mother – great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

Details 1.3.2.1.2 Reason Loyde Ray (b: 9 May 1817-d: 1 Jan 1881 Missouri) and his descendants

    • 1.3.2.1.2 Reason Loyde Ray (b: 9 May 1817-d: 1 Jan 1881 Missouri) married Mary Ann Gundy (b: 9 May 1817-d: 1 Jan 1881 Missouri). They had twelve children. 
    • 1.3.2.1.2.1 Thomas Byron Ray (b: 7 Jun 1855 Missouri-d: 25 Jun 1938 Montana) married Elizabeth ‘Lizzie’ Talbot Ray (b: Dec 1852 Missouri-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.1.1 Clarence C. Ray (b: 16 Nov 1878 Missouri-d: 6 Nov 1956 Spokane, WA) married Bertha Ollie Truitt Ray (b: 30 Jan 1882 Missouri-d: 12 Jun 1967 Spokane, WA)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.1.1.1 Icyl Marion Ray (b: 29 Jan 1905 Missouri-d: 19 Feb 1905 Missouri)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.1.2 Gerald Elvin Ray (b: 13 Aug 1909 Washington-d: 3 Jan 1979 Spokane, WA)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.1.3 Clarence Mellor Ray (b: 1 Jun 1922 Montana-d: 14 Feb 1922 Montana)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.1.2 Louis ‘Louie’ B Ray (b: 14 Jul 1883 Missouri-d: 21 Jan 1941 Montana) married Margaret ‘Maggie’ C Ray (b: 1883 Missouri-d: 1948)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.1.2.1 Cleo Ray (b: Abt 1906 Missouri-d: ?)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.2 Henry ‘Harry’ E Ray (b: 25 Aug 1907 Missouri-d: 24 Mar 1982 Idaho)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.3 Ethel Ray Bender (b: 1909 Missouri-d: 18 Mar 1969 Yellowstone County, MT)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.5 Duska James Ray (b: 1912 Missouri-d: ?)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.4 Thomas ‘Tomie’ James Ray (b: 9 Jul 1915 Missouri-d: 7 Jan 1987 Montana)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.6 George W Ray (b: 1917 Missouri-d: ?)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.7 Louis ‘Buster’ Ray Jr (b: 30 Jan 1920 Missouri-d: 15 Oct 1978)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.8 Glen R Ray (b: Abt 1924 Missouri-d: ?)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.2.9 Hazel M Ray Thomas (b: 1929 Missouri-d: 2017 Montana)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.1.3 Riley Ray (b: Jun 1885 Missouri-d: unknown) married Sadie Botchelett Ray m: 3 Jul 1918 Montana (b: Abt 1892 Missouri-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.1.3.1 Ruth Ray (b: Abt 1925 Montana-d: unknown)
      1.3.2.1.2.1.3.2 Ruby Ray (b: Abt 1929 Montana-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jacob Ray (b: 25 Oct. 1857 Missouri-d: 16 May 1909 Missouri) married Maria (b: Nov 1857 Missouri-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.2.1 Jason A Ray (b: Jun 1877 Missouri-d: unknown) married Eva R Ray (b: Aug 1879 Missouri-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.1 Clio Albia Ray (b: Jan 1899 Missouri-d: unknown)
      1.3.2.1.2.2.1.2 Glenn Ray (b: Abt 1904 Missouri-d: unknown)
      1.3.2.1.2.2.1.3 Albert Ray (b: Abt 1906 Missouri-d: unknown)
      1.3.2.1.2.2.1.4 Ruby Ray (b: Abt 1910 Missouri-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.2.2 George Ray (b: Dec 1879 Missouri-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.2.3 Floyd Ray (b: Mar 1886 Missouri-d: aft 1910)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.3 Sarah Ann Ray (b: Abt. 1860-d: 1924)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.4 Lawrence A. Gundy Ray (b: Abt. 1862-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.5 Louisa F. Ray (b: Abt. 1866-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.6 Elizabeth Gundy Ray (b: Abt. 1868-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.7 Frank Ray (b: Abt. 1868-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.8 Sarah C. Ray (b: Abt. 1870-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.9 Norah B. Ray (b: Abt. 1870-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.10 Arnetta O. Ray (b: Abt. 1872-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.11 Tony R. Ray (b: Abt. 1874-d: unknown)
    • 1.3.2.1.2.12 Ada A. Ray (b: Abt. 1879-d: unknown)

US Census Entries for 1.3.2.1.2 Reason Loyde Ray (b: 9 May 1817-d: 1 Jan 1881 Missouri) and his descendants

As noted earlier, the census entries for Polly and her off-spring were a bit challenging to locate and analyze due to never attending school and not being able to read or write. 

1820(1): 1820, Montgomery, Kentucky (p. 31/35 dd mmm); Barton Ray Sr.; 2 males <10 = Barton Jr. (1815) & 1.3.2.1.2 Reason (1817 – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler); 1 male 26-44 = Barton (1791); 1 female 26-44 = 1.3.2.1 Mary Polly (1794 – daughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

1830: No census information located

1840: Jennings, Indiana (82/111) Barton Ray
   1 male 10-14 = William Reed Ray, 2 males 20-29 = 1.3.2.1.2 Reason – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler and John
   1 male 50-59 = Barton (1791), 1 female 40-49 = Mary Polly

1850(1): District 57, Mississippi County, Missouri (51/57 Oct 21) 1.3.2.1.2 Lloyd Ray 33 (farmer b-Kentucky – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Mary Ray 21 (b: Tennessee), John T 1 (b: Missouri) Not sure about this: birthplace and age are match for Reason Lloyd Ray. His brother, William Ray, signed a statement that said Reason was married to Jane Ray, but that she died on 1 Oct 1845. If this is really Reason Lloyd, what happened to John T. age 1?  

1860(1):Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (25/40 Jun 6) 1.3.2.1.2 Reason Ray (Mathews) 45 (farmer b-Kentucky), Mary Ray (Mathews) 25 (b: Ohio 1835), Thomas (Mathews) 5 (b: Ohio 1855), Jacob Mathews 2 (b: Missouri), Sarah A. Mathews 1 (b: Missouri)

1870(1):Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (27/32 Aug 4) 1.3.2.1.2 Reason Ray 53 (farmer b-Kentucky – grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Mary Ray 52 (b: Ohio 1818), Thomas 13, Jacob 12, Sarah A. 10

1880(1): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (16/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.2 Reason Ray 63 (farmer- grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Mary Ann Ray 44, Sarah Ann Ray 19, Thomas Minor 3 (Grandson) 

(2): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (17/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.2.1 Thomas Ray 24 (farmer- great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Lizzie Ray 26, Clarence Ray 1

(3): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (16/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jacob Ray 23 (farmer- great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Mariah 23, Jason Ray 2, George Ray 6 months (Dec)

1900(1): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (2/17 Jun 2) 1.3.2.1.2.1 Thomas Ray 43 (farmer, Jun 1856- great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Elizabeth Ray 47 (Dec 1852), Clarence Ray 21 (Nov 1878, railroad section hand), Lewis 16 (Jul 1883), Riley 14 (Jun 1885)

(2): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (4/17 Jun 4) 1.3.2.1.2.1 Jacob Ray 42 (farmer- great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Maria 44, George 20, Floyd 14

(3): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (4/17 Jun 4) 1.3.2.1.2.1.1 Jason Ray 22 (farmer- son of Jacob Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Eva 20, Albia 1 year 6 months

(4): Miller, Scotland, Missouri (17/22 Jun 16) Alex Lagrand 51 (Mar 1849, farmer), 1.3.2.1.2.3 Sarah 40 (Nov 1859 – daughter of Reason Lloyd and Mary Gundy Ray, great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Minor 20 (May 1880), Cecil Lagrand 14

1910(1): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (11/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.2.1 Thomas B Ray 56 (farmer – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Elizabeth Ray 57, Riley Ray 24 (coal miner)

(2): Roundup School District, Fergus, Montana, USA (22/35 May 16) 1.3.2.1.2.1.1 Clarence Ray 30 (lodger, railroad – B&B dept, b: Missouri – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler) Note: Clarence and Bertha were married by now, but he was away working the RR while she lived with her family: Liberty Township, Adair County, Missouri (7/14 Apr 20) Will C. Pruitt 59 (farmer), Sarah 53 (wife), Bertha Ray 28 (married), Perry J. 20, Orpha E. 16, Pearl M. 12, Sarah A Pruitt 84 (mother), Gerald E. Ray 8/12 (grandson)

(3): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (12/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.2.1.2 Lanie Ray 26 (farmer – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Maggie 26, Cleo 4 (daughter), Harry 2, Ethel 1

(4): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (10/14 Apr 25) Maria Ray 52 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.2.2.3 Floyd 24 (son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler)

(5): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (10/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.2.2.1 Jason A Ray 32 (farmer – son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Eva R 30, Clio A 11, Glenn 6, Albert 4, Ruby 0

(6): Marysville Ward 2, Marshall, Kansas, USA (11/15 Apr 30) 1.3.2.1.2.2.2 George T. Ray 30 (carpenter, railroad) – – son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Polly A. 31, George Jr. 7, Ralph 5, Oscar 3, John Downey 33 (brother-in-law), Dora Downey 17 (sister-in-law)

(7): Vest, Scotland, Missouri, USA (5/16 Apr 20) Alex Lagrand 60 (farming), 1.3.2.1.2.3  Sarah 51 (daughter of Reason Lloyd and Mary Gundy Ray, great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

1920(1): District 0071 School District 40 Musselshell Montana (1/3 Feb 2) 1.3.2.1.2.1 Thomas B Ray 66 (farmer – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Elizabeth Ray 66

(2): District 0071 School District 40 Musselshell Montana (5/5 Feb 2) 1.3.2.1.2.1.1 Clarence Ray 41 (farmer- son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Bertha 38, Gerald 10

(3): District 0070 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (3/5 Jan 21) 1.3.2.1.2.1.2 Louis Ray 36 (farmer – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Maggie 26, Cleo 13, Harry 12, Ethel 10, Duska 8, Thomas 4, George 3, Louis Jr 11/12

(4): District 0070 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (4/5 Feb 2) 1.3.2.1.2.1.3 Riley Ray 32 (farmer – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Sadie 28

(5): Madison, Harrison, Missouri (10/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jason A Ray 42 (coal miner – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Clio 24 (daughter), Glen 16, Albert 13, Ruby 10, Hazel 8, Cecil 5, Clude 3, Kenneth Phillips 3 (grandson)

(6): District 0170 Penn, Sullivan, Missouri (6/21 Jan 6) Maria Ray 62 (widow of 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jacob Ray), laundress – at home), 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.7 Clyde 2 11/12 (grandson)

(7): 709 Calham St, Marysville, Marshall, Kansas (1/62, Jan 2) 1.3.2.1.2.2.2 George T. Ray 40 (asst. supervisor, railroad – son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Anna 41, George Jr. 17, Ralph 14, Oscar 11, Naomi 8, Adline 5, Jacob 1 4/12

(8): District 0070 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (1/5 Jan 31) 1.3.2.1.2.2.3 Floyd Ray 33 (farmer – son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Rutha 34, Inez 5, Jakey 3, Maxine 1

(9): Union, Scotland, Missouri (11/17 Jan 9) Ellie Legrrand 71, 1.3.2.1.2.3  Sarah 59 (daughter of Reason Lloyd and Mary Gundy Ray, great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

1930(1): District 0040 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (1/3 Apr 3) 1.3.2.1.2.1 Thomas Rae 74 (farmer – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler) – next door – Steven D. Rae 44 (farmer), Belle Rae 44, Maxine 11

(2): District 0151 Opportunity, Spokane, Washington (5/42 Apr 3) 1.3.2.1.2.1.1 Clarence Ray 47 (laborer – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Bertha 43, Gerald 20 (laborer)

(3): District 0004 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (2/3 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.2.1.2 Louie Ray 46 (farmer – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Maggie C 46, Harry E 22, Tomie J 14, George W 13, Hugh B 10, Glen R 6, Hazel M 1

(4): School District 40 Musselshell Montana (1/3 Apr 2) Clarence Hetrick 23 (laborer-coal mine), 1.3.2.1.2.1.2.1 Cleo 23 (daughter of Hugh Louis Ray, great-great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Katherine 3, Clarence 2, Frank 8/12

(5): School District 40 Musselshell Montana (1/3 Apr 2) Wilbur Glenn Murphy 22 (laborer-saw mill), 1.3.2.1.2.1.2.5 Daska Louise 18 (daughter of Hugh Louis Ray, great-great-great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Lawrence Wilbur 1 Note: Next door to Thomas Ray age 74

(6): Custer, Yellowstone, Montana (5/11 Apr 18) 1.3.2.1.2.1.2.4 Ethel M. Bender 21 (married – daughter of Hugh Louis Ray, great-great-great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler)

(7): District 0004 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (3/3 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.2.1.3 Riley Ray 44 (laborer – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Sadie B 38, Ruth 5, Ruby 1

(8): Urbandale, Polk, Iowa, USA (5/7 Apr 7) 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jason A Ray 52 (coal miner – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Hazel 18, Cecil 15 – next door: Glen Ray 26 (coal miner), Pearl I. 20, Lucille I. 2 9/12, Mary L. 1 1/12

(9): District 0019 Madison, Harrison, Missouri, USA (3/16 Apr 4) Maria Ray 72 (widow of 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jacob Ray), 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.7 Clyde 13 (grandson)

(10): District 11 Mountain Grove, Wright, Missouri (14/45 Apr 4) Winnie F. Spurling 37 (laborer, hatchery), 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.1 Clio 31 (daughter of 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jason Albert Ray), Junior 15, Kenneth 13, Russell 9, Lester 7, Bobby 4 8/12, Marvel 1 2/12

(11): 36 John St. Grimes, Polk, Iowa, USA (3/7 May 8) 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.3 Albert L. Ray 23 (coal miner, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Edna B. 22, Doris B. 2 2/12

(12): 2619 60th St. Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA (5/41 Apr 4) Henry Albright 28 (coal miner), 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.4 Ruby 20 (great-great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Robert 7, Betty 6

(13): Franklin, Marshall, Kansas, USA (12/14 Apr 14) 1.3.2.1.2.2.2 George T. Ray 50 (supervisor, railroad – son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Anna 50, Oscar 21, Adaline 18, Jacob 11, Mary Downen 90 (mother-in-law), John Downen 65 (brother0in-law)

(14): Temple, Lewis, Washington, USA (9/13 Apr 17) 1.3.2.1.2.2.3 Floyd Ray 44 (miner – son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Rutha 33, Inez 15, Jakey 13, Maxine 11, Max 6

1940(1): District 41-82 Spokane, Washington (12/31 Apr 9) 1.3.2.1.2.1.1 Clarence Ray 60 (laborer – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Bertha 57, Gerald 30 (laborer)

(2): Yellowstone National Park, Wyoming (6/13 Apr 4) 1.3.2.1.2.1.2 Louis Ray 56 (blacksmith – divorced – son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler) – living with Harriett White 34 born in Nebraska

(3): School District 55 Musselshell Montana (39/57 Apr 15) Maggie C. Ray 56 (ex-wife of Louis Ray), Thomas 28 (laborer), George 23, Hugh 20, Glenn 16, Hazel 11

(4): East of Town On Yugo Road, 33-17, Roundup, Musselshell, Montana (18/23 Apr 18) Clarence Hetrick 33 (carpenter), 1.3.2.1.2.1.2.1 Cleo 34 (daughter of Hugh Louis Ray, great-great-great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Katherine 14, Clarence Jr. 12, Frank 10, Roy 9

(5): 56-26 Custer, Yellowstone, Montana (2/3 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.2.1.2.2 Harry E. Ray 32 (farm manager – son of Hugh Louis Ray, great-great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Hazel 22, Harry E. Jr. 5, Dorothy L. 2

(6): 18-64 Squamish, Kitsap, Washington (19/23 Apr 23) Wilbur Glenn Murphy 32 (laborer-lumber mill), 1.3.2.1.2.1.2.5 Daska 28 (daughter of Hugh Louis Ray, great-great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Lawrence 11, Cecil E. 9

(7): Custer, Yellowstone, Montana (5/11 Apr 13) Walter W. Bender 41 (inn keeper, saloon),1.3.2.1.2.1.2.4 Ethel M. Bender 29 (married – daughter of Hugh Louis Ray, great-great-great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Joseph 8, Walter 6, Ronald 3, Donald 3

(8): District 33-3 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (2/5 Apr 2) 1.3.2.1.2.1.3 Riley Ray 54 (carpenter- son of Thomas B. Ray, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Sadie B 48, Ruth 15, Ruby 11, Rex 10, Ross 8

(9): 77-42B, Urbandale, Polk, Iowa, USA (10&11/15 May 2) Glen Ray 36 (coal miner), Pearl 30, Lucille I. 12, Mary 11, 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jason A Ray 63 (father – great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler)

(10): District 91-12 Jefferson, Warren, Iowa (20/26 May 10) Winnie F. Spurling 49 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.1 Clio 40 (daughter of 1.3.2.1.2.2 Jason Albert Ray), Russell E. 19, Lester D. 17, Bob 14, Marvel L. 11, Eva C. 7

(11): 4115 69th St., Urbandale, Polk, Iowa, USA (4/18 Apr 17) 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.3 Albert Ray 33 (coal miner, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Edna 32, Doris 12, Albert 7, Glen 4

(12): 4013 70th St. Des Moines, Polk, Iowa, USA (10/18 Apr 24) Henry Albright 38 (coal miner), 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.4 Ruby 30 (great-great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Robert 17, Darrell Henry 9

(13): Jefferson, Polk, Iowa, USA (3/23 Apr 10) James Kingman 31 (laborer), 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.6 Cecilia 27 (great-great-granddaughter of John & Nancy Kesler), Jack 9

(14): 4031 Airlino 71 St., Urbandale, Polk, Iowa, USA (13/18 Apr 26) 1.3.2.1.2.2.1.7 Clyde Ray 24 (coal trucker & roofer – great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Darlene 24, Marcus 5, Merle Dealey 2

(15): 31-25 Placer, California (31/48 Apr 30) Amos M. Hull 62, 1.3.2.1.2.2.2 George T. Ray 60 (friend), Dilbert Hull 20 (son)

(16): Umatilla, Oregon (15/21 Apr 19) Anna Ray 61 (married, farmer, wife of George T. Ray), Jacob M. Ray 21 (son, farm hand), Mary Margaret Gundelfinger 12 (grand-daughter), Betty Ann Gundelfinger 10 (granddaughter)

(17): Temple, Lewis, Washington (4/21 Apr 23) 1.3.2.1.2.2.3 Floyd Ray 54 (laborer-mining – son of Jacob Ray, who was deceased by 1910, great-great-grandson of John & Nancy Kesler), Rutha 43, Jakey A. 23 (farm hand), Max 17

Details 1.3.2.1.3 John Kessler Ray (b: 15 Aug 1819 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Jul 1884 Missouri) and his descendants

1.3.2.1.3 John Kessler Ray (b: 15 Aug 1819 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Jul 1884 Missouri) married Sarah ‘Sally’ Ann Rodgers Married: 6 Jan 1845 (b: 1823 Mercer Ky-d: 19 May 1889 Missouri). They had ten children.

1.3.2.1.3.1 James H. Ray (b: 26 Sep 1845 Iowa-d: 16 Dec 1864 Tennessee)

1.3.2.1.3.2 Polly Ann Ray (b: 7 Mar 1847 Indiana-d: 16 Jan 1934 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.3.3 Elizabeth Ray (b: Feb 1849 Indiana-d: 12 Mar 1925 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.3.4 Charlotte Ray (b: 19 Mar 1851 Missouri-d: 3 Apr 1891 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.3.5 Sarah Ann Ray (b: 11 Jun 1852 Missouri-d: 20 Oct 1920 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.3.6 John H. Ray (b: 13 Nov 1855 Missouri-d: 26 Mar 1917 Missouri) married Nancy Ray (b: 1854 Missouri-d: unknown)

1.3.2.1.3.7 Almira Ray (b: 29 Jun 1858 Missouri-d: 26 Aug 1870 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.3.8 William Ray (b: 19 Aug 1860 Missouri-d: 13 May 1935 Missouri) married Alunda Ray (b: Abt 1861 Missouri-d: unknown) and they had one son:
                  1.3.2.1.3.8.1 James I. Ray (b: Jan 1880 Missouri-d: unknown)

1.3.2.1.3.9 Loretta J. Ray (b: 25 Aug 1862 Missouri-d: 29 Oct 1886 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.3.10 Miranda E. Ray (b: 25 Oct 1864 Missouri-d: 1 Jun 1947 Missouri)

US Census Entries for 1.3.2.1.3 John Kessler Ray (b: 15 Aug 1819 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Jul 1884 Missouri) and their descendants

1840: Jennings, Indiana (82/111) Barton Ray
1 male 10-14 = William Reed Ray
2 males 20-29 = Reason Ray and 1.3.2.1.3 John Kessler Ray
1 male 50-59 = Barton (1791)
1 female 40-49 = Mary Polly

1850(1): District 28, Lee County, Iowa (164/176 Oct 23) 1.3.2.1.3 John Ray 30 (farmer; son of Barton and Mary Polly Kesler Ray; grandson of John and Nancy Kesler), Sarah 28, James H. 5, Polly 3, Elizabeth 1, Elizabeth Rodgers 60 (mother-in-law)

1860(1): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (25/40 Jun 6) 1.3.2.1.3 John Ray 38 (farmer b-Kentucky), Sarah Ray 37 (Indiana), James N. 15 (farm hand Iowa), Polly A Ray 13 (Indiana), Elizabeth 11 (Indiana), Charlotte 9 (Missouri), Sarah 7 (Missouri), John H. 5 (Missouri), Almyra 3 (Missouri)

1870(1): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (3/32 Aug ?) 1.3.2.1.3 John Ray 52 (farmer), Sarah Ann Ray 48, Elizabeth Ray 19, Charlotte Ray 16, Sarah Ann 15, John Ray 13, William Ray 11

(2): Union, Scotland, Missouri (27/37 Jan 21) W. Hardman 29 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.2 P Hardman 23 (granddaughter of Barton and Mary Polly Kesler Ray; great-granddaughter of John and Nancy Kesler), M. Hardman 2, J. Hardman 1Union, Scotland, Missouri (27/37 Jan 21) W. Hardman 29 (farmer), P Hardman 23, M. Hardman 2, J. Hardman 1

(3): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (3/32 Aug ?) Next door to her father (John Kessler Ray) W. Bundage 24 (farmer), S. Bundage 21, Mary Bundage 3, James Bundage 1, 1.3.2.1.3.9 Loretta Ray 9, 1.3.2.1.3.10 M. Ray 5 (granddaughters of Barton and Mary Polly Kesler Ray; great-granddaughters of John and Nancy Kesler), Robert Rogers 18

1880(1): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (17/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.3 John Ray 61 (farmer), Sallie Ann Ray 56, Charlotte Ray 28, Loretta J. 17, Miranda 14

(2): Union, Scotland, Missouri (22/34 Jun 17) Wm. Hardman 38 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.2 Polly A. 35, Mary A. 13, John H. 11, Jacob E. 9, William W. 7, Cora B. 5, Stella J. 3, Charles I. 1

(3): Union, Scotland, Missouri (7/34 Jun 4) Thomas C. Potts 28 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.3 Elizabeth 25, Mary C. 6

(4): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (16/25 Jun 11) Hamilton Moore 36 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.5 Sarah Ann 27, John N. 13, Mary E. 10, Annie J. 8, James H. 3, Jesse N. 3, Effa 9/12

(5): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (16/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.3.5 John H. Ray 23 (farmer), Nancy A. Ray 24

(6): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (16/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.3.8 William Ray 19 (farmer), Alunda Ray 19, James I. Ray 4 months (Jan)

1900(1): Union, Scotland, Missouri (5/10 Jun 6) Wm. Hardman 56 (farmer, Nov 1843), 1.3.2.1.3.2 Polly A. 55 (Mar 1847; granddaughter of Barton and Mary Polly Kesler Ray; great-granddaughter of John and Nancy Kesler), Grace M. 19 (Oct 1880), James F. 17 (Mar 1883), Leroy 14 (Oct 1885)

(2): District 0131 Fabius, Schuyler, Missouri (2/20 Jun 1) Thomas C. Potts 59 (landlord, Jun 1840), 1.3.2.1.3.3 Elizabeth 51 (Feb 1849)

(3): District 0145 Miller, Scotland, Missouri (18/22 Jun 16) Hamilton Moore 58 (farmer, Nov 1841), 1.3.2.1.3.5 Sarah Ann 48 (Jun 1861), Effie 20 (Aug 1879), Sadie 17 (Jun 1882), Laura 16 (Apr 1884), Martha 12 (Apr 1888), Crawford H. 10 (Sep 1889), Robert L. 8 (Aug 1891), Inez 4 (Aug 1895), Joseph M. Gundy 19 (Jan 1881)

(4): Union, Scotland, Missouri (6/10 Jun 7) 1.3.2.1.3.5 John H. Ray 43 (farmer, Nov 1856), Sarah R. 38 (Oct 1861), Kesler 19 (Mar 1881), Martha A. 17 (Mar 1883), Arthur 9 (Oct 1890)

(5): District 0133 Toledo, Lewis, Washington (3/6 Jun 2) 1.3.2.1.3.8 William R. Ray 38 (carpenter, Aug 1861), Armeda 37 (Mar 1863), Ira J. 20 (Jan 1880), Florence B. 17 (Mar 1883), John M. 12 (Mar 1888), James H. Moore 22 (nephew, Feb 1878)

(6): Union, Scotland, Missouri (7/10 Jun 8) William Rodgers 46 (farmer, Jan 1854), 1.3.2.1.3.10 Miranda E. 35 (Oct 1864), Charlie 12 (Sep 1887), John R. 10 (Jul 1889)

1910(1): Jefferson, Scotland, Missouri (2/19 Apr 16) William M. Hardman 68 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.2 Polly A. 63 – Next door, Polly’s son: Lee R. Hardman 23 (farmer), Merle 21 (wife), Dorothy 2

(2): District 0138 Fabius, Schuyler, Missouri (2/17 Apr 15) Thomas C. Potts 68 (own income), 1.3.2.1.3.3 Elizabeth 61

(3): District 0160 Vest, Scotland, Missouri (4/16 Apr 20) Hamilton Moore 67 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.5 Sarah Ann 58, Effie 30, Sadie 27, Martha 23, Crawford H. 20, Robert L. 18, Inez 14

(4): District 0159 East Union, Scotland, Missouri (8/13 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.3.5 John H. Ray 54 (farmer), Sarah R. 47, Otto 9

(5): District 0144 Toledo, Lewis, Washington (4/9 Jun 18) 1.3.2.1.3.8 William R. Ray 48 (building carpenter), Almeda 48, John M. 22, Arthur C. Ray 20 (nephew)

(6): District 0159 East Union, Scotland, Missouri (7/13 Apr 25) William Rodgers 55 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.10 Miranda E. 45 

1920(1): Jefferson, Scotland, Missouri (4/17 Jan 10) William M. Hardman 78, 1.3.2.1.3.2 Polly A. 73

(2): District 0140 Fabius, Schuyler, Missouri (10/16 Jan 23) Thomas C. Potts 78, 1.3.2.1.3.3 Elizabeth 70

(3): District 0162 Union, Scotland, Missouri (11/17 Jan 9) Hamilton Moore 77, 1.3.2.1.3.5 Sarah 67, Effie 39, Martha 32

(4): District 0137 Toledo, Lewis, Washington (4/9 Jun 18) 1.3.2.1.3.8 William R. Ray 59 (building carpenter), Almeda 58, Fred Martin 41 (border)

(5): District 0161 Union, Scotland, Missouri (10/12 Jan 14) William Rodgers 66 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.3.10 Miranda E. 55

1930(1): Jefferson, Scotland, Missouri (12/14 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.3.2 Polly A. Hardman 82, Anna S. Black 65 (servant)

(2): District 0014 Centralia, Lewis, Washington (3/14 Apr 3) 1.3.2.1.3.8 William R. Ray 69 (building carpenter, incubator factory), Almeda 69

(3): District 0003 Memphis, Scotland, Missouri (28/36 Apr 22) William Rodgers 76, 1.3.2.1.3.10 Miranda E. 66

1940(1): District 100-3 Memphis, Scotland, Missouri (45/54 Apr 28) 1.3.2.1.3.10 Miranda Rodgers 75 (widowed)

Details for 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray (b: 18 Mar 1826 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Aug 1899 Missouri) and his descendants

1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray (b: 18 Mar 1826 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Aug 1899 Missouri) married Hannah Ray (b: 1828 Ohio-d: aft Apr 1910) and they had nine children.

1.3.2.1.4.1 William Ray Jr. (b: 26 Mar 1844 Iowa-d: 16 Dec 1865 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.4.2 Sarah E. Ray (b: Abt 1849 Iowa-d: 19 Jun 1889 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray (b: Nov 1851 Missouri-d: 2 Oct 1926) married Melvina Ray (b: 1853 Missouri-d: bew 1855 & 1900)

1.3.2.1.4.3.1 Adelia Ray (b: Abt. 1877 Missouri-d: unknown)
1.3.2.1.4.3.2 James N. Ray (b: Oct 1879 Missouri-d: unknown)
1.3.2.1.4.3.3 Jane Ray (b: Dec 1884 Missouri-d: unknown)

1.3.2.1.4.3.4 Bertha Ray (b: Dec 1887 Missouri-d: unknown)

1.3.2.1.4.4 Mary Jane Ray (b: 7 Jan 1854 Missouri-d: 5 Jun 1942 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa Wilson Ray (b: 18 Aug 1856 Missouri-d: 17 Jul 1942 Missouri) married Mary Ray (b: Abt 1861 Missouri-d: unknown)

1.3.2.1.4.5.1 Jesse Ray (b: Oct 1879 Missouri-d: unknown)
1.3.2.1.4.5.2 Cleve ‘Clevy’ Ray (b: Mar 1886 Missouri-d: unknown) married Belle Ray (b: 1886 Missouri-d: unknown)
1.3.2.1.4.5.3 Mertilla Ray (b: Dec 1888 Missouri-d: unknown)
1.3.2.1.4.5.4 Roy Ray (b: Feb 1891 Missouri-d: unknown)
1.3.2.1.4.5.5 Opal Ray (b: May 1894 Missouri-d: unknown)
1.3.2.1.4.5.6 Golda Ray (b: Jun 1898 Missouri-d: unknown)

1.3.2.1.4.6 James B Ray (b: 17 Feb 1858 Missouri-d: 18 Jan 1944 Missouri) married Mary Ray (b: Mar 1847 Missouri-d: ?)

1.3.2.1.4.7 Amanda E. Ray (Stoneking b: 20 Jul 1865 Missouri-d: 22 Feb 1942 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.4.8 Melissa Ray (Dupree b: 17 Dec 1867 Missouri-d: 26 Oct 1955 Missouri)

1.3.2.1.4.9 Laura Lynn ‘Laurettia’ Ray (b: 28 Jan 1869 Missouri-d: 16 Jul 1933 Missouri)

US Census Entries for 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray (b: 18 Mar 1826 Mercer Ky-d: 26 Aug 1899 Missouri) and his descendants

1840: Jennings, Indiana (82/111) Barton Ray
1 male 10-14 = 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray
2 males 20-29 = Reason Ray and 1.3.2.1.3 John Kessler Ray
1 male 50-59 = Barton (1791)
1 female 40-49 = Mary Polly

1850(1): District 29, Lee County, Iowa (8/107 Sep 19) 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray 24 (farmer b-Virginia; son of Barton and Mary Polly Kesler Ray; grandson of John and Nancy Kesler), Hannah Ray 22 (Ohio), William Ray Jr 5 (Iowa), Sarah E. Ray 1 (Iowa), Polly Ray 58 (born in Maryland)

1860(1): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (25/40 Jun 6) 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray 26 (farmer b-Kentucky 1834), Hannah Ray 25 (b:Ohio 1835), Reason Ray Jr 9 (b; Iowa 1851), Jane Ray 7 (b: Missouri 1853), Asa 4 (b: Missouri 1856, James 3 (b: Missouri 1857), William Ray Jr. 15 (farm hand b: Iowa 1845), Polly Ray 71 (b: Maryland 1789)

1870(1): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (27/32 Aug 4) 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray 43 (farmer b-Kentucky 1827), Hannah Ray 30 (b:Ohio 1840), Reason Ray Jr 18 (b; Iowa 1852), Jane Ray 24 (b: Missouri 1856), Asa 12 (b: Missouri 1858, James 10 (b: Missouri 1860), Amanda Ray 6 (b: Missouri 1864), Malissa Ray 3 (Missouri), Lorenia Ray 1 (Missouri)

1880(1): District 152 Morrow Township, Adair, Missouri (24/34 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray 53 (farmer b-Kentucky), Hannah 52, Mary J. 25, James 20, Amanda Ray 14, Malissa 12, Lorenia Ray 10, Polly Ray 85 (mother)

(2): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (187/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray 27 (farmer), Melvina Ray 27 (1853), Adelia Ray 3, James N. 8 months (Oct)

(3): Miller Township, Scotland County, Iowa (17/25 Jun 11) 1.3.2.1.4.3 Asa Ray 23 (farmer), Mary Ray 19, Jesse Ray 8 months (Oct)

1900(1): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (2/17 Jun 2) 1.3.2.1.4a Hannah Ray 70 (farmer, Jul; 1829; widow of 1.3.2.1.4 William Ray), Mary J. 46 (Jan 1854) 

(2): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (3/17 Jun 4) 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray 49 (Jun 1851, farmer, widowed), Jane 15 (Dec 1884), Bertha 12 (Dec 1887)

(3): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (3/17 Jun 4) John Walters 23 Aug 1876, farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.3.1 Delia 22 (Jun 1877; daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray; granddaughter of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray), Chloe 1 (Nov 1898)

(4): District 0007 Liberty Township, Adair County, Missouri (19/26 Jun 17) living with Jones family …  1.3.2.1.4.3.1 James Ray 20 (Oct 1879, farm hand; son of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray; grandson of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray)

(5): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (6/17 Jun 2) 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa Ray 42, Mary 38, Jesse 20, Clevy 14, Mertilla 11, Roy 9, Opal 6, Golda 1

(6): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (2/17 Jun 2) 1.3.2.1.4.6 James Ray 42 (farmer; son of William Reed Ray; grandson of Barton and Mary Polly Kesler Ray; grandson of John and Nancy Kesler), Mary Ray 53 * Lives next door to Thomas Ray

(7): District 0011 Nineveh, Adair, Missouri (11/28 Jun 9) Moses Stoneking 27 (farming, Dec 1872), 1.3.2.1.4.7 Mandy 34 (Jul 1865; daughter of William Reed Ray), Nova M. 5 (May 1894), Anna B. 3 (Jan 1896), Verna A. 1 (Aug 1898)

(8): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (5/17 Jun 5) Robert Dupreee 35 (farmer, Nov 1865), 1.3.2.1.4.8 Malissa 32 (Dec 1867; daughter of William Reed Ray), Effa 8 (Aug 1891), Arthur W. 6 (Aug 1893), Sylva 2 (Apr 1898)

(9): District 0008 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (2/17 Jun 2) Elmer Hedrick 27 (farmer, Aug 1872), 1.3.2.1.4.9 Laura 30 (Jan 1870); daughter of William Reed Ray), Letie 5 (Oct 1894), James W. 4 (Oct 1895), Glenn 1 (Sept 1898)

1910(1): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (11/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.4.3.1 James B Ray 56 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray; grandson of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray), Mary H Ray 62, Hannah Ray 86 (mother)

(2): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (11/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W. Ray 58 (farmer), Bertha 22, Alice Ray 7 (granddaughter), Ethel Campbell 4 (granddaughter)

(3): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (11/14 Apr 20) John E. Walters 34 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.3.1 Delia 32 (daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray; granddaughter of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray), Chloe 11, May N. 8, George 5, Maggy 2 

(4): District 016, Nineveh Township, Adair, Missouri (4/13 Apr 19) 1.3.2.1.4.3.2 James Ray 30 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray; grandson of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray)), May S. 28 (wife), Mable P. 6 (daughter), Blanch I. 2, John Bybee 69 (father-in-law)

(5): District 015, Nineveh Township, Adair, Missouri (31/34 May 20) Charley Miller 24 (coal miner),1.3.2.1.4.3.3  Jane 22 (daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray; granddaughter of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray), Dee 3 (son)

(6): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (12/14 Apr 26) Robert J. Dupree 45 (farmer), Melissa 42, Effa May 18, William A. 16, Sylva 12, Arthur B. Dupree 80 (father), 1.3.2.1.4.4 Mary J. Ray 56 

(7): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (7/14 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray 54 (farmer), Mary 48, Oppa 16 (son), Goldie 11, Hazel 2

(8): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (7/14 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.4.5.1 Jesse F. Ray 30 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Clara 27

(9): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (7/14 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.4.5.2 William Ray 28 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Alice 28, Stella M. 8, Gussie 5, Bert A. 3, Charles W. 8/12

(10): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (9/14 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.4.5.3 Calvie Ray 27 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Bettie 28, Eslie M. 4, Sphia E. 1

(11): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (9/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.4.5.4 Cleve Ray 24 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Belle 24

(12): District 0047 Melrose, Grundy, Iowa (4/12 May 8) George Dickenson 21 (farm laborer), 1.3.2.1.4.5.5 Myrtle 21 (daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Dot A. 6/12

(13): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (6/14 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.4.5.6 Roy Ray 19 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Mag 17, Harry A. 7/12

(14): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (11/14 Apr 25) 1.3.2.1.4.6  James B Ray 56 (farmer; son of William Reed Ray; grandson of Barton and Mary Polly Kesler Ray; grandson of John and Nancy Kesler), Mary H Ray 62, Hannah Ray 86 (mother)

(15): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (3/14 Apr 16) Moses Stoneking 38 (farming), 1.3.2.1.4.7 Mandy E. 40, Nova M. 15, Anna 13, Hady M. 3, Thomas Stoneking 64 (father)

(16): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (12/14 Apr 26) Robert J. Dupree 45 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.8 Melissa 42, Effa May 18, William A. 16, Sylva 12, Arthur B. Dupree 80 (father), Mary J. Ray 56 

(17): District 0013 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (9/16 Apr 22) Elmer F. Hedrick 37, 1.3.2.1.4.9 Laura 40, Leta B. 15, James W. 14, Glenn R. 11, Gale R. 9, Bearl O. 5, Pearl O. 5, Ivan O. 3, Rastus A. 2, Blanch 2/12

1920(1): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (2/12 Jan 2) 1.3.2.1.4.6 James B. Ray 62 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason W Ray 68 (laborer, brother), Alice 17 (niece)

(2): District 0031, Walnut, Appanoose, Iowa (10/32 Jan 20) 1.3.2.1.4.3.2 James Ray 40 (coal miner; son of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray), May 37, Mabel 16, Blanche 11

(3): District 0017, Nineveh Township, Adair, Missouri (33/39 Jan 12) 1.3.2.1.4.3.3 Janie M. Miller 35 (widowed; daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray), Dee 12 (son), Lloyd 9, Geneva 6, Emery 4 1/12

(4): 1.3.2.1.4.3.4 Bertha Ray Cannot find US Census entry for this date. But she married James W. Sizemore, age 51, on 15 Nov 1910 at Greencastle, Adair, Missouri. Likely she was separated from Landon C. Campbell, whom she married on 21 Jun 1905. 

(5): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (5/12 Jan 7) Moses Stoneking 53 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.7 Manda 54, Hadie 12, Woodrow 3 (grandson), 1.3.2.1.4.4 Mary Ray 63 (sister-in-law)

(6): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (4/12 Jan 6) 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray 63 (farmer), Mary 59, Hazel 12

(7): District 0013 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (1/15 Jan 12) Effie M. Phillips 34 (hotel keeper), Leola 13, Blanche N. 6, Doris A. 3 7/12, 1.3.2.1.4.5.1 Jessie Ray 40 (boarder, coal miner; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray)

(8): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (6/12 Jan 8) 1.3.2.1.4.5.2 Willie Ray 38 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Alice 38, Stella 17, Gussie 15, Bert 12, Charlie 10, Hallie 4 11/12, Ross 1 6/12

(9): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (3/12 Jan 3) 1.3.2.1.4.5.3 C. D. Ray 36 (farmer), Bettie 38, Elsa 14, Sara 10, Bonnie 8, Joseph Walters 66 (father-in-law)

(10): District 0064 School District 11 Musselshell Montana (5/14 Jan 24) 1.3.2.1.4.5.4 Cleve D. Ray 33 (coal miner), Belle R. 34 

(11): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (4/12 Jan 6) George Dickson 30 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.5.5 Myrtle 31, Basel 7, Wanda 8/12, Opel Ray 14

(12): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (3/12 Jan 3) 1.3.2.1.4.5.6 Roy Ray 27, May 25, Harrison 9, Dean 8, Rita 6

(13): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (6/12 Jan 9) 1.3.2.1.4.5.7 Opel Ray 25, Leila 23, Helen 5, Herald 3 4/12, Forest 1 3/12

(14): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (1/12 Jan 2) Ruben Snyder 20 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.5.8 Goldie 21, Arline 3 3/12, Samuel 2/12

(15): District 0014 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (2/12 Jan 2) Robert Dupree 54 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.8 Melissa 52, Arthur 26. Sylva 21 (son)

(16): District 0124 Elm, Putnam, Missouri (9/16 Apr 22) Elmer F. Hedrick 47 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.9 Laura 50, Glen 21, Gale 19, Burl 15, Pearl 15, Ivan 13, Rastus 11, Blanch 10

1930(1): District 0005, Douglas, Boone, Iowa (6/35 Apr 5) 1.3.2.1.4.3.2 James Ray 50 (coal miner; son of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray), May 48, Arthur J. 17, Ralph H. 8

(2): District 0024 Santa Cruz, California, USA (9/15 Apr 11) Ona C. Crocker 46 (oil field laborer), 1.3.2.1.4.3.3 Janie A. 45 (farmer; daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray), Emery 15

(3): District 0056 Limberg, Lewis, Washington, USA (2/2 Apr 23) 1.3.2.1.4.3.4 Bertha Berberich 42, Ray Sizemore 16 

(4): District 0012 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (22/24 May 13) Robert Dupree 61 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.8 Melissa 58, Arthur 31. 1.3.2.1.4.4 Jane Ray 57 (sister-in-law; daughters of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray)

(5): District 0020 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (16/19 Jan 25) 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray 72 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4 William Reed Ray), Mary 68, Hazel 22 (daughter)

(6): District 0020 Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa (26/45 Apr 11) 1.3.2.1.4.5.1 Jessie Ray 50 (repairman, cement plant; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Effie 44

(7): District 0012 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (13/24 May 15) 1.3.2.1.4.5.2 Willie Ray 48 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Allice E. 48,Charles W. 20, Bert A. 23, Hallie 15, William R. 11, Ray C. 8

(8): District 42-8 Eldora, Hardin, Iowa (10/10 Apr 15) 1.3.2.1.4.5.3 Calva D. Ray 47 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Betty 48, Bonnie 19, Mary Lou 5/12 (granddaughter)

(9): District 0022 School District 40 Musselshell Montana (1/3 Apr 2) 1.3.2.1.4.5.4 Cleve D. Ray 44 (farmer), Belle 44, Maxine 11 (niece)

(10): District 0019 Jackson, Hardin, Iowa (14/14 Apr 26) George Dickson 41 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.5.5 Myrtle 41, Wanda 11, Jesse L. 7

(11): District 0012 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (9/24 Apr 21) 1.3.2.1.4.5.6 Roy Ray 39 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Mae 37, A. Harrison 21, Dean 18, Rita 16, Robert F. 6, Billie D. 2 7/12

(12): District 0014 Nineveh, Adair, Missouri (3/18 Apr 3) 1.3.2.1.4.5.7 Opal L. Ray 35 (coal miner), Helen P. 15, Herald A. 13, Forest O. 11

(13): District 0012 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (17/24 May 16) Ruben M. Snyder 31 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.5.8 Goldie 31, Arleine 13, Vandle 10, Hilda T. 7, Thomas 4 8/12, Curtis 2 3/12

(14): District 0012 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (14/24 May 16) Moses Stoneking 59 (farmer), 1.3.2.1.4.7 Mandy 64, Rae Williams 13 (grandson)

1940(1): District 77-26, Sheldahl, Polk, Iowa (4/4 Apr 2) 1.3.2.1.4.3.2 James Ray 60 (coal miner; son of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray), May 58, Ralph H. 18

(2): District 10-5 Clovis, Fresno, California (25/47 Apr 17) Ona Charles Crocker 56 (merchant, retail), 1.3.2.1.4.3.3 Janie A. 55 (saleslady; daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.3 Reason Ray), Emery 25 (field foreman, farm, stepson), Eula 21 (stepdaughter), Wayne 6/12 (grandson)

(3): District 21-12 Centralia, Lewis, Washington, USA (6/16 Apr 10) 1.3.2.1.4.3.4 Bertha Berberich 52, Lucille 14, Billy D. Perkins 6 (grandson)

(4): District 17-24 Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa (53/58 Apr 24) 1.3.2.1.4.5.1 Jessie F. Ray 60 (repairman, cement plant; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Effie M. 55, 1.3.2.1.4.5.7 Opal L. Ray 45 (brother), Wilda R. Ray 18 (niece)

(5): District 1-13 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (5/12 May 6) 1.3.2.1.4.5.2 William Ray 58 (farmer; son of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Alice 58, Ramahcarl 18 (daughter), Burl “AB” 33

(6): District 42-8 Eldora, Hardin, Iowa (6/28 Apr 15) 1.3.2.1.4.5.3 Calvey Ray 57 (farmer), Betty 57

(7): District 33-13 Pine Echo & Newton, Musselshell, Montana (3/5 Apr 24) 1.3.2.1.4.5.4 Cleve D. Ray 54 (truck driver), Belle 54, Harold A. 23 (nephew)

(8): District 42-11 Eldora, Hardin, Iowa (14/14 Apr 26) George Dickson 51 (furniture repair), 1.3.2.1.4.5.5 Myrtle 51, Wanda 21, Cecil 21 (son-in-law)

(9): The is no 1940 US Census entry for 1.3.2.1.4.5.6 Roy Ray in 1940. He was living in Greencastle, Sullivan County, Missouri and was a foreman for Roosevelt’s WPA organization. Could not locate a specific project or activity.

(10): District 17-21 Mason City, Cerro Gordo, Iowa (47/49 Apr 24) 1.3.2.1.4.5.8 Goldie Snyder 40 (divorced, laundry work) Thomas 14, Curtis 12

(11): District 1-13 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (2/12 May 1) Melvin Downen 33 (coal miner), 1.3.2.1.4.5.9 Hazel 32 (daughter of 1.3.2.1.4.5 Asa W. Ray), Barbara Jean 7

(12): District 1-13 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (7/12 May 1) Ray Daniels 31 (farmer), Alice 37, Mary S. 4, 1.3.2.1.4.6 James Ray 82 (uncle)

(13): District 52-13 Lyon, Knox, Missouri (3/18 Apr 15) Moses A. Stoneking 76, 1.3.2.1.4.7 Mandy E. 75, Roe O. 23 (grandson), Leroy B. Bachman B. Bachman 18 (grandson)

(14): District 1-13 Morrow Township, Adair County, Missouri (7/12 May 3) 1.3.2.1.4.7 Melissa 72 

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