Thomas Ray (1863–1912)
Quick facts
- Born
- 1863
- Died
- 1912
- Source
- Names in Stone
When was Thomas Ray born? 1863.
When did Thomas Ray die? 1912.
Life story
Thomas Ray (1863–1912) was born in 1863, and died in 1912, at about age 49. A cemetery record documents Thomas's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about Thomas's life.
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The world Thomas lived through
1863 · age 0 — The Emancipation Proclamation took effect
1867 · age 4 — The United States purchased Alaska
1871 · age 8 — The Great Chicago Fire burned much of the city
1886 · age 23 — The Statue of Liberty was dedicated
1898 · age 35 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1903 · age 40 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1908 · age 45 — Ford introduced the Model T
Questions about Thomas Ray
When was Thomas Ray born?
Thomas Ray was born in 1863.
When did Thomas Ray die?
Thomas Ray died in 1912.
How old was Thomas Ray at the time of death?
Thomas Ray was about 49 years old.
Where is Thomas Ray buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents Thomas's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when Thomas Ray was born?
Abraham Lincoln was president of the United States when Thomas was born.
Who was president when Thomas Ray died?
William Howard Taft was president of the United States when Thomas died.
What happened in the world the year Thomas Ray was born?
In 1863, the Emancipation Proclamation took effect.
What major events happened during Thomas Ray's lifetime?
During Thomas's lifetime: the Emancipation Proclamation took effect (1863, age 0); the first transcontinental railroad was completed (1869, age 6); the Statue of Liberty was dedicated (1886, age 23); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 37); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 45).
Which U.S. censuses would include Thomas Ray?
Federal censuses taken during Thomas's lifetime and now public: 1870, 1880, 1890, 1900, 1910. Most 1890 census records were lost in a 1921 fire.
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Birth
1863
Death
1912
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AncestryData, "Thomas Ray (1863–1912)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/thomas-ray-1863-1912-84f557dd/, accessed 2026-11-14.
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