John Ray (1867–1911)
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- Born
- 1867
- Died
- 1911
- Sources
- Names in Stone
When was John Ray born? 1867.
When did John Ray die? 1911.
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Life story
John Ray (1867–1911) was born in 1867, and died in 1911, at about age 44. A cemetery record documents John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about John's life.
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1867 · age 0 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 4 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 19 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 31 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 36 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 41 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about John Ray
When was John Ray born?
John Ray was born in 1867.
When did John Ray die?
John Ray died in 1911.
How old was John Ray at the time of death?
John Ray was about 44 years old.
Where is John Ray buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when John Ray was born?
Andrew Johnson was president of the United States when John was born.
Who was president when John Ray died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when John died.
What happened in the world the year John Ray was born?
In 1867, the United States purchased Alaska.
What major events happened during John Ray's lifetime?
During John's lifetime: the United States purchased Alaska (1867, age 0); the Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city (1871, age 4); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 19); the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 31); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 36); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 41).
Which U.S. censuses would include John Ray?
Federal censuses taken during John's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
How many people named John Ray are on AncestryData?
2 people named John Ray are listed on AncestryData. Compare their birth and death years to find the right one.
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AncestryData, "John Ray (1867–1911)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/john-ray-1867-1911-e69b89e6/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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Born 1884
Died 1887
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Died 1981
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