William John Ray (1897–1913)
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- Born
- 1897
- Died
- 1913
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- Names in Stone
When was William John Ray born? 1897.
When did William John Ray die? 1913.
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Life story
William John Ray (1897–1913) was born in 1897, and died in 1913, at about age 16. A cemetery record documents William John's grave. Source: Names in Stone. AncestryData does not yet have further details about William John's life.
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The world William John lived through
1898 · age 1 — The Spanish–American War was fought
1900 · age 3 — The Galveston hurricane struck Texas
1903 · age 6 — The Wright brothers made the first powered flight
1906 · age 9 — The San Francisco earthquake struck
1908 · age 11 — Ford introduced the Model T
1912 · age 15 — The Titanic sank
Questions about William John Ray
When was William John Ray born?
William John Ray was born in 1897.
When did William John Ray die?
William John Ray died in 1913.
How old was William John Ray at the time of death?
William John Ray was about 16 years old.
Where is William John Ray buried?
A cemetery record from Names in Stone documents William John's grave; see the source link on this page for the cemetery map.
Who was president when William John Ray was born?
In 1897, the U.S. presidents were Grover Cleveland and William McKinley.
Who was president when William John Ray died?
In 1913, the U.S. presidents were William Howard Taft and Woodrow Wilson.
What generation was William John Ray part of?
Born in 1897, William John Ray was part of the Lost Generation.
What major events happened during William John Ray's lifetime?
During William John's lifetime: the Spanish–American War was fought (1898, age 1); the Galveston hurricane struck Texas (1900, age 3); the Wright brothers made the first powered flight (1903, age 6); the San Francisco earthquake struck (1906, age 9); Ford introduced the Model T (1908, age 11); the Titanic sank (1912, age 15).
Which U.S. censuses would include William John Ray?
Federal censuses taken during William John's lifetime and now public: 1900, 1910.
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1897
Death
1913
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AncestryData, "William John Ray (1897–1913)," record page, https://www.ancestrydata.com/person/william-john-ray-1897-1913-e2a32c6e/, accessed 2026-11-13.
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