Ray Gilson (1888–1910)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1888
- Died
- 1910
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Ray Gilson born? 1888.
When did Ray Gilson die? 1910.
Life story
Ray Gilson (1888–1910) was born in 1888, and died in 1910, at about age 22. A cemetery record documents Ray's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Ray's life.
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Find Ray’s records
The world Ray lived through
1892 · age 4 — Ellis Island opened to immigrants
1898 · age 10 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 12 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 15 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 18 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 20 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about Ray Gilson
When was Ray Gilson born?
Ray Gilson was born in 1888.
When did Ray Gilson die?
Ray Gilson died in 1910.
How old was Ray Gilson at the time of death?
Ray Gilson was about 22 years old.
Where is Ray Gilson buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Ray's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Ray Gilson was born?
Grover Cleveland was president of the United States when Ray was born.
Who was president when Ray Gilson died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Ray died.
What generation was Ray Gilson part of?
Born in 1888, Ray Gilson was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during Ray Gilson's lifetime?
During Ray's lifetime: Ellis Island opened to immigrants (1892, age 4); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 10); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 12); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 15); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 18); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 20).
Which U.S. censuses would include Ray Gilson?
Federal censuses taken during Ray's lifetime and now public: 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
Census years to search
Life events
Birth
1888
Death
1910
Burial
Add details
Add a name
Is this information correct?
By submitting you agree to our Privacy Policy.
More records
Ancestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Explore Related Family History
- Explore Gilson family records
Compare people with this surname. A shared surname does not establish a family relationship.
- Research cemetery records and inscriptions
This record includes a burial event. Explore the existing guide to cemetery documentation and transcriptions.
- Compare records and test a family-history match
Use dates, places and independent sources to distinguish people with similar names.
Cite this record
AncestryData, "Ray Gilson (1888–1910)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ray-gilson-1888-1910-6fb3af3f/, accessed 2026-11-13.
https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/ray-gilson-1888-1910-6fb3af3f/
Sources
Other Ray Gilson records
No other records are listed for this name.
Browse Gilson family recordsAncestry
Holiday Sale: 65% off AncestryDNA. Offer ends 11/19. Terms apply.
Discover your ethnicity and find relatives with AncestryDNA.
Ancestry
AncestryDNA® with Traits
Ethnicity estimate, DNA matches and personal traits.