Individual Details
William Marion Ray
(22 Jun 1834 - )
A biography published in the Danville, Ill., Evening Commercial on 26 Aug 1893 and reprinted in Vermilion County, Ill., Pioneers: II said: "Wm. Ray, the subject of this sketch, was one of the useful men of his (Catlin) township, and a prominent citizen of the county. He held several offices of trust and considering his delicate condition, did a good deal of laborious work. He was for many years an active member of the Catlin fair association, and its success in former years was largely due to his energy and enthusiasm in the work. He came to Vermilion county when he was about eight years old and continued to reside at Catlin until he moved to Kansas in 1883, settling near Wilsey. He he owns a good farm, well improved and stocked, and is living a happy and contended life, surrounded by all his children, but one deceased. Mr. Ray is a thoroughbred republican and a good old fashioned Methodist in religion. Mrs. Ray is still living and enjoying good health. She is a good wife and mother and satisfied with her life's work. . . . "
Events
| Birth | 22 Jun 1834 | Dearborn, Indiana, United States |  | ||
| Moved | 1842 | Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, United States | | ||
| Marriage | 8 Jan 1854 | near Catlin, Vermilion, Illinois, United States - Rebecca Miller Boggess |  | | |
| Census | 1860 | Catlin Township, Vermilion, Illinois, United States | | | |
| Moved | 1883 | Wilsey, Morris, Kansas, United States | |
Families
| Spouse | Rebecca Miller Boggess (1826 - 1911) |
| Child | Arthur J. Ray (1855 - 1873) |
| Child | Albert M. Ray (1857 - ) |
| Child | America Belle Ray (1859 - ) |
| Child | Fannie M. Ray ( - ) |
| Child | Webb M. Ray ( - ) |
| Child | Charles R. Ray ( - ) |
| Father | Robert Ray ( - 1838) |
Notes
Marriage
They were married at the home of the bride's parents by Rev. Milton Lesley.Census
In the return, his occupation is given as farmer, his real estate is valued at $800 and his personal estate at $500.Endnotes
1. 1860 Federal Population Census, Vermilion County, Illinois (Danville, Illinois: Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society, 1980).
2. Gill, James V. and Maryan R. Gill, compilers., Vermilion County, Illinois, Pioneers: II (Danville, Illinois: Heritage House, 1970.).
3. Smith, Jo Ann and Joanna Fox, Baugus, Boggus, & Boggess Footprints on the Sands of Time (Vol. 2. n.p.: Jo Ann Smith, 1994).
4. Gill, James V. and Maryan R. Gill, compilers., Vermilion County, Illinois, Pioneers: II (Danville, Illinois: Heritage House, 1970.), p. 20..
5. 1860 Federal Population Census, Vermilion County, Illinois (Danville, Illinois: Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society, 1980), p. 85. Rebecca in household of William M. Ray..
6. Gill, James V. and Maryan R. Gill, compilers., Vermilion County, Illinois, Pioneers: II (Danville, Illinois: Heritage House, 1970.), p. 20..
7. Smith, Jo Ann and Joanna Fox, Baugus, Boggus, & Boggess Footprints on the Sands of Time (Vol. 2. n.p.: Jo Ann Smith, 1994).
8. 1860 Federal Population Census, Vermilion County, Illinois (Danville, Illinois: Illiana Genealogical and Historical Society, 1980), p. 85..
9. Gill, James V. and Maryan R. Gill, compilers., Vermilion County, Illinois, Pioneers: II (Danville, Illinois: Heritage House, 1970.), p. 20..