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William C. Ray was born around 1800 in the state of North Carolina. The first known record of him in Georgia is a deed for 28 acres of land on the north fork of Beaverdam Creek, in Elbert County. He died on April 15, 1879 in Hart County, Georgia.
This web page is dedicated to the memory of William C. Ray and his descendants.

William's first wife was Peggy (?). She was also born in North Carolina. This is PROBABLY be Peggy Walsh (or Welch). There is a marriage bond recorded in Wilkes County, North Carolina for a William Ray and Peggey Walsh. It is uncertain if this is indeed William C. Ray.
His second wife was Jane E. Tenant. They were married in Hart County, Georgia on January 9, 1873.

Children of William C. Ray and Peggy (?) were:

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Timelineof the life of William C. Ray.

Georgia Deed Records involving William C. Ray.

Probate Records from the Hart County courthouse on the details of William C. Ray's estate.

Are these folks related to William C. Ray?
There are a couple of men who appear to be closely related to William. They lived in the same area, and one of them was a witness to one of William's deeds.
Thomas J. Ray, Sr.
George Washington Ray
The Ray-Vannoy family connection

To send email to any of three known descendants of William C. Ray, click on the name below:
Rita Ray Hand (GAATLANTA@aol.com)
David T. Ray (davidr@hartcom.net)
Ricky Ray (rickysahn@carol.net)

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