Unicy

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 107

Family/Spouse: Malcom Camp (Mack) BYARS. Malcom was buried in Blacksburg, Ckerokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 53

Notes:

!Wray 0001; Wray 0003 - Place of birth is speculative. Death information is
certified.
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http://familytreemaker.genealogy.com/users/w/r/a/Gene-R-Wray/WEBSITE-0001/

Ralph George Wray (son of Robert Marion Monroe Wray and Nancy Stillette Byars) was born January 6, 1910 in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and died January 3, 1993 in Richmond, Virginia. He married Margaret Louise Dent on April 20, 1935 in Washington, D.C., daughter of Walter Oliver Dent, Sr. and Gracie Lee Hague .

Family/Spouse: Robert Marion Monroe WRAY. Robert (son of Francis Marion WRAY and Jane BELL) was born on 4 Aug 1869 in Blacksburg, York County, South Carolina; died on 25 Mar 1925 in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia; was buried in Richmond, Henrico County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mattie married Samuel Brown WRAY on 4 Jan 1901 in York, York County, South Carolina. Samuel was born on 20 Jun 1879 in York County, South Carolina; died on 15 Sep 1946 in Shelby, North Carolina Cleveland County; was buried on 17 Sep 1946 in Smyrna, South Carolina York County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Reference Number: 26

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David,

I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther's funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40's and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn't see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


________________________________________________

Wray 0002; Wray 0008 - Also I have visited his grave in Midkiff Cemetary, Mount Airy, North Carolina and have personal knowledge about him since he is my grandfather.

Find-A-Grave Memorial # 92724148

Charles Crabtree gave me the information about their marriage. My mother didn't remember that.

Clyde married Parry Esther JOYCE on 1 Jul 1911 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. Parry (daughter of Samuel J. JOYCE and Emma HOOKER) was born on 7 Oct 1896 in Surry County, North Carolina; died on 22 Feb 1987 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina; was buried in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David ?
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther?s funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40?s and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. ? I didn?t see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I?ll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I?ll keep in touch.


___________________________________________

Wray 0002; Also I have visited his gravesite in Midkiff Cemetery, Mount Airy, North Carolina. (David W. Marshall, Sr.)

Earl married Ida MIDKIFF on 13 Jul 1913. Ida was born on 6 Jan 1896; died on 6 Jul 1989; was buried on 29 Jul 1989 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 09, 2012 5:37 AM
To: David Marshall
Subject: RE: Wray - Children

David ?

Asked Gayle about dates too. Russell was born in 1898, not 1899. I would use the bible for baby Robert birthday. ?

Mike
Michael V. Wray
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______________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 7:55 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Wray - Children

David ?
I looked at some genealogy information my father was working on back in 2002 before he passed. Here is what he had:
Wray, Clyde Mack(b. September 29, 1892, d. August 1974)
Wray, Earl Dean(b. November 27, 1895, d. February 1966)
Wray, Russell C.(b. July 10, 1899, d. May 5, 1978)
Wray, Luther L.(b. November 23, 1901, d. May 19, 1955)
Wray, Robert B.(b. May 30, 1903, d. October 17, 1904) ? Howard?s son and grandson were named Robert
Wray, Myrtle I.(b. August 18, 1905, d. ?) ? she was alive and the only survivor when my grandfather passed in 1993 and at the funeral
Wray, Hazel Aileen(b. March 21, 1908, d. November 29, 1986)
Wray, Ralph George(b. January 6, 1910, d. January 3, 1993)
Wray, Howard Monroe(b. December 2, 1913, d. August 12, 1979)
Wray, Victor Carlin(b. April 16, 1916, d. March 23, 1985)
The picture I have at the reunion was 1968, it has the five surviving brothers. Clyde (your grandfather), Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. Evidently your grandfather Clyde and Earl stayed when their parents went to Richmond around 1912 being they were grown. Russell, Luther and Ralph, being they were children, and the girls went to Richmond. As mentioned before, Howard and Victor were born in Richmond. I haven?t had a chance to scan reunion photo yet but will send when I get a chance.
Hope this helps,

Mike

___________________________________________

Wray 0002

Family/Spouse: Bertha. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David,
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther's funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40's and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn?t see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


_______________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther?s funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40'[s and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn't see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 7:55 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Wray - Children

David,

I looked at some genealogy information my father was working on back in 2002 before he passed. Here is what he had:

Wray, Clyde Mack(b. September 29, 1892, d. August 1974)
Wray, Earl Dean(b. November 27, 1895, d. February 1966)
Wray, Russell C.(b. July 10, 1899, d. May 5, 1978)
Wray, Luther L.(b. November 23, 1901, d. May 19, 1955)
Wray, Robert B.(b. May 30, 1903, d. October 17, 1904) Howard's son and grandson were named Robert
Wray, Myrtle I.(b. August 18, 1905, d. ?) she was alive and the only survivor when my grandfather passed in 1993 and at the funeral
Wray, Hazel Aileen(b. March 21, 1908, d. November 29, 1986)
Wray, Ralph George(b. January 6, 1910, d. January 3, 1993)
Wray, Howard Monroe(b. December 2, 1913, d. August 12, 1979)
Wray, Victor Carlin(b. April 16, 1916, d. March 23, 1985)
The picture I have at the reunion was 1968, it has the five surviving brothers. Clyde (your grandfather), Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. Evidently your grandfather Clyde and Earl stayed when their parents went to Richmond around 1912 being they were grown. Russell, Luther and Ralph, being they were children, and the girls went to Richmond. As mentioned before, Howard and Victor were born in Richmond. I haven?t had a chance to scan reunion photo yet but will send when I get a chance.
Hope this helps,

Mike



______________________________

Wray 0002; Wray 0003

Notes:

The information below from Michael Wray has Robert B. Wray's birth date as May 30. However the source document at the bottom (Wray 0003) is a page from the family Bible and shows his birth day as May 31. (Davuid W. Marshall, Sr., 2012)

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 7:55 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Wray - Children

David ?
I looked at some genealogy information my father was working on back in 2002 before he passed. Here is what he had:
Wray, Clyde Mack(b. September 29, 1892, d. August 1974)
Wray, Earl Dean(b. November 27, 1895, d. February 1966)
Wray, Russell C.(b. July 10, 1899, d. May 5, 1978)
Wray, Luther L.(b. November 23, 1901, d. May 19, 1955)
Wray, Robert B.(b. May 30, 1903, d. October 17, 1904) ? Howard?s son and grandson were named Robert
Wray, Myrtle I.(b. August 18, 1905, d. ?) ? she was alive and the only survivor when my grandfather passed in 1993 and at the funeral
Wray, Hazel Aileen(b. March 21, 1908, d. November 29, 1986)
Wray, Ralph George(b. January 6, 1910, d. January 3, 1993)
Wray, Howard Monroe(b. December 2, 1913, d. August 12, 1979)
Wray, Victor Carlin(b. April 16, 1916, d. March 23, 1985)
The picture I have at the reunion was 1968, it has the five surviving brothers. Clyde (your grandfather), Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. Evidently your grandfather Clyde and Earl stayed when their parents went to Richmond around 1912 being they were grown. Russell, Luther and Ralph, being they were children, and the girls went to Richmond. As mentioned before, Howard and Victor were born in Richmond. I haven?t had a chance to scan reunion photo yet but will send when I get a chance.
Hope this helps,
_______________________________________

Wray 0003

Family/Spouse: Carl MCKEITHAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David,
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther's funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40's and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn?t see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


_______________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther?s funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40'[s and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn't see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 7:55 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Wray - Children

David,

I looked at some genealogy information my father was working on back in 2002 before he passed. Here is what he had:

Wray, Clyde Mack(b. September 29, 1892, d. August 1974)
Wray, Earl Dean(b. November 27, 1895, d. February 1966)
Wray, Russell C.(b. July 10, 1899, d. May 5, 1978)
Wray, Luther L.(b. November 23, 1901, d. May 19, 1955)
Wray, Robert B.(b. May 30, 1903, d. October 17, 1904) Howard's son and grandson were named Robert
Wray, Myrtle I.(b. August 18, 1905, d. ?) she was alive and the only survivor when my grandfather passed in 1993 and at the funeral
Wray, Hazel Aileen(b. March 21, 1908, d. November 29, 1986)
Wray, Ralph George(b. January 6, 1910, d. January 3, 1993)
Wray, Howard Monroe(b. December 2, 1913, d. August 12, 1979)
Wray, Victor Carlin(b. April 16, 1916, d. March 23, 1985)
The picture I have at the reunion was 1968, it has the five surviving brothers. Clyde (your grandfather), Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. Evidently your grandfather Clyde and Earl stayed when their parents went to Richmond around 1912 being they were grown. Russell, Luther and Ralph, being they were children, and the girls went to Richmond. As mentioned before, Howard and Victor were born in Richmond. I haven?t had a chance to scan reunion photo yet but will send when I get a chance.
Hope this helps,

Mike


________________________________________
Wray 0002; Wray 0003

Family/Spouse: Will WEBB. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David,
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther's funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40's and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn?t see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


_______________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther?s funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40'[s and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn't see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 7:55 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Wray - Children

David,

I looked at some genealogy information my father was working on back in 2002 before he passed. Here is what he had:

Wray, Clyde Mack(b. September 29, 1892, d. August 1974)
Wray, Earl Dean(b. November 27, 1895, d. February 1966)
Wray, Russell C.(b. July 10, 1899, d. May 5, 1978)
Wray, Luther L.(b. November 23, 1901, d. May 19, 1955)
Wray, Robert B.(b. May 30, 1903, d. October 17, 1904) Howard's son and grandson were named Robert
Wray, Myrtle I.(b. August 18, 1905, d. ?) she was alive and the only survivor when my grandfather passed in 1993 and at the funeral
Wray, Hazel Aileen(b. March 21, 1908, d. November 29, 1986)
Wray, Ralph George(b. January 6, 1910, d. January 3, 1993)
Wray, Howard Monroe(b. December 2, 1913, d. August 12, 1979)
Wray, Victor Carlin(b. April 16, 1916, d. March 23, 1985)
The picture I have at the reunion was 1968, it has the five surviving brothers. Clyde (your grandfather), Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. Evidently your grandfather Clyde and Earl stayed when their parents went to Richmond around 1912 being they were grown. Russell, Luther and Ralph, being they were children, and the girls went to Richmond. As mentioned before, Howard and Victor were born in Richmond. I haven?t had a chance to scan reunion photo yet but will send when I get a chance.
Hope this helps,

Mike


_______________________

Wray 0001; Wray 0003

---------------------------------------------------


Subj: Re: Wray Genealogy
Date: 7/14/2001 6:27:13 PM Eastern Daylight Time
From: Gene wray
To: DMarsh1041


David, I am the son of Ralph G. Wray whose father was Robert Marion Monroe Wray. I have been struggling with Dad's side of the family myself. I believe you sent my daughter, Karen (Wray) Grady a 3.5" floppy diskette several years ago with information on Robert including the text from some of Nancy's letters to his army superiors before he was sent to Cuba in the Spanish-American War. If you go to "Gene's Home Page" and my family tree maker homepage URL's below, you will find everything I have learned to date about the Wray side of my family. Also, there is a photo of Robert Marion Monroe Wray on a horse when he was in the service.

My Dad, Ralph George Wray, died on January 3, 1993, three days before his 83rd birthday. All of his siblings have passed away except Myrtle Wray Mckeithan his sister who is approximately 94 or 95 years old. Aunt Myrtle lives with her daughter Katherine Mckeithan Fenton in Alexandria, Virginia.

I visited your home page and I am very impressed.

Gene Wray
Chesterfield, Virginia

Gene's Home Page

Gene Wray's Family Tree Maker Home Page

Ralph married Margaret Louise DENT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David,
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther's funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40's and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn?t see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


_______________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther?s funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40'[s and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn't see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 7:55 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Wray - Children

David,

I looked at some genealogy information my father was working on back in 2002 before he passed. Here is what he had:

Wray, Clyde Mack(b. September 29, 1892, d. August 1974)
Wray, Earl Dean(b. November 27, 1895, d. February 1966)
Wray, Russell C.(b. July 10, 1899, d. May 5, 1978)
Wray, Luther L.(b. November 23, 1901, d. May 19, 1955)
Wray, Robert B.(b. May 30, 1903, d. October 17, 1904) Howard's son and grandson were named Robert
Wray, Myrtle I.(b. August 18, 1905, d. ?) she was alive and the only survivor when my grandfather passed in 1993 and at the funeral
Wray, Hazel Aileen(b. March 21, 1908, d. November 29, 1986)
Wray, Ralph George(b. January 6, 1910, d. January 3, 1993)
Wray, Howard Monroe(b. December 2, 1913, d. August 12, 1979)
Wray, Victor Carlin(b. April 16, 1916, d. March 23, 1985)
The picture I have at the reunion was 1968, it has the five surviving brothers. Clyde (your grandfather), Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. Evidently your grandfather Clyde and Earl stayed when their parents went to Richmond around 1912 being they were grown. Russell, Luther and Ralph, being they were children, and the girls went to Richmond. As mentioned before, Howard and Victor were born in Richmond. I haven?t had a chance to scan reunion photo yet but will send when I get a chance.
Hope this helps,

Mike

__________________________________________

Wray 0002; Wray 0003

Notes:

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David,
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther's funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40's and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn?t see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


_______________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Friday, April 06, 2012 7:16 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Robert Marion Monroe Wray

David
I spoke with my Aunt Gayle Wray Orange last week. She confirmed that the picture was in mid fifties, probably after Luther?s funeral. She confirmed the order was Clyde, Earl, Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. She said Uncle Luther had a stroke in the 40'[s and passed in 1955.
I am attaching a scanned copy of a enlarged photo that was hanging over my grandfathers (Ralph) mantle of his father, Robert Marion Monroe Wray, during the Spanish American War. My Aunt Gayle has a copy of his discharge papers. I think Myrtle had the original. I have the large version of the photo attached now hanging in my living room. I didn't see it on your page so I thought you might like to have it. I will also get with Gayle as soon as I can to get scanned copy of Victor in the military uniform photo. I'll send more photos as I can get them scanned. I'll keep in touch.


________________________________________

From: Wray, Michael V. (VDOT) [mailto:Michael.Wray@VDOT.Virginia.gov]
Sent: Monday, April 02, 2012 7:55 AM
To: David@marshallgenealogy.org
Subject: Wray - Children

David,

I looked at some genealogy information my father was working on back in 2002 before he passed. Here is what he had:

Wray, Clyde Mack(b. September 29, 1892, d. August 1974)
Wray, Earl Dean(b. November 27, 1895, d. February 1966)
Wray, Russell C.(b. July 10, 1899, d. May 5, 1978)
Wray, Luther L.(b. November 23, 1901, d. May 19, 1955)
Wray, Robert B.(b. May 30, 1903, d. October 17, 1904) Howard's son and grandson were named Robert
Wray, Myrtle I.(b. August 18, 1905, d. ?) she was alive and the only survivor when my grandfather passed in 1993 and at the funeral
Wray, Hazel Aileen(b. March 21, 1908, d. November 29, 1986)
Wray, Ralph George(b. January 6, 1910, d. January 3, 1993)
Wray, Howard Monroe(b. December 2, 1913, d. August 12, 1979)
Wray, Victor Carlin(b. April 16, 1916, d. March 23, 1985)
The picture I have at the reunion was 1968, it has the five surviving brothers. Clyde (your grandfather), Russell, Ralph, Howard and Victor. Evidently your grandfather Clyde and Earl stayed when their parents went to Richmond around 1912 being they were grown. Russell, Luther and Ralph, being they were children, and the girls went to Richmond. As mentioned before, Howard and Victor were born in Richmond. I haven?t had a chance to scan reunion photo yet but will send when I get a chance.
Hope this helps,

Mike



_______________________________________

Wray 0003; Wray 0002 - It is a irony that this source of information was a
letter from Victor, himself and that he failed to give me his place of birth.
However, I believe that Mount Airy is correct.

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Bill

Notes:

This is from a GEDCOM file that Charles Crabtree sent to me in April 2012. (David W. Marshall, Sr.)
_______________________________________________

[Wray Family Tree.FTW]

Amos was never married!

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Cooter

Marie married Boyd MANNING, Sr. on 24 Apr 1926 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Boyd was born on 26 May 1906 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina; died on 20 Oct 1966; was buried in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Jake

James married Bessie Lee WISHER on 30 Oct 1926 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Bessie was born on 16 May 1906 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina; died on 18 Nov 1993 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; was buried in Nov 1993 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Crip

Claude married Barbara Ellen MARTIN on 10 Mar 1928 in Cherakee County, South Carolina. Barbara was born on 22 Oct 1909 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; died on 12 Oct 1986 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 14 Oct 1986 in Smyrna, York County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Daise

Family/Spouse: Thomas Brown BOLIN. Thomas was born on 28 Feb 1894 in York County South Carolina; died on 13 Oct 1958 in York County South Carolina; was buried in Oct 1958 in Smyrna, South Carolina York County. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

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• Also Known As: Bee

George married Emma CHILDERS on 28 Sep 1932 in York, York County, South Carolina. Emma was born on 14 Feb 1917 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; died on 27 Mar 2009 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 30 Mar 2009 in Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Bud

Family/Spouse: Mary WRIGHT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Joe

Andy married Margaret Louise JONES [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Josh

Family/Spouse: Nellie A. WISHER. Nellie was born on 11 Apr 1918 in York County South Carolina; died on 14 Nov 2001 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina; was buried in Nov 2001 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Dock

Notes:

[Wray Family Tree.FTW]

Dock was first married to Bonita ?.

Family/Spouse: Bonita RIPPY. Bonita was born on 14 May 1905; died on 22 Jan 1961; was buried in Jan 1961 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Lonzo married Vinnie Mae COSTNER on 26 Apr 1947. Vinnie was born on 19 Jun 1929 in York County, South Carolina; died on 6 Sep 1993; was buried in Smyrna, York County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cause of Death: 17 Feb 1970

Notes:

Myrtle Mae Nancy Wray was named for Nancy Byars Wray

Myrtle WRAY
Birth Date: 17 Feb 1921
Death Date: Nov 1970
Social Security Number: 248-34-7264
State or Territory Where Number Was Issued: South Carolina

Myrtle married Clyde Thomas WRAY on 16 Oct 1937 in Cherokee County, South Carolina. Clyde was born on 4 Sep 1915 in Smyrna, South Carolina York County; died on 10 Dec 1978 in Charlotte, North Carolina; was buried on 12 Dec 1978 in Smyrna, York County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Dollar Bill

Jones married Elsie Logusta WINDERS on 29 Dec 1947. Elsie was born on 29 Dec 1929 in York, York County, South Carolina; died on 15 Jun 2004 in York, York County, South Carolina; was buried on 28 Jun 2004 in Clover, York County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Angeline LEDFORD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Cause of Death: Heart Attack
• Reference Number: 13

Notes:

!Marshall 0018; Marshall 0041 - Delayed Birth Certificate
!She died in the Kearsh Wind nursing home which is part of the Kershaw county Memorial Hospital. Mother had had a masive heart attack seven years earlier in 1990 and was in the nursing home at the time of her death. She had her early morning (2:00 AM) snack in the nursing home and seemed fine. A few minutes after 3:00 AM she called the nursing station and said "I think I'm dying." They called the doctor from the emergency room and by the time he reached her room she was slipping away. She did not suffer, she just went to sleep. She is buried with her husband, Sam, in the Quaker Cemetery, Camden, SC (David W. Marshall, Sr. May 15, 1997.)

Find-A-Grave Memorial #114311407

Unnumbered Documents - Marshall, Evelyn - Reflections

The full text of her reflections is shown below. Her daughter, Deanna, worked with her to get this information while she was in the nursing home. She was completely lucid and her mind was clear, so the information below should be accurate.
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Mother tired easily and grew weary of my questions at times. I had to wait until she was in the right frame of mind and felt well enough to deal with these questions that often brought back a flood of memories to her. Therefore, the interviews extended over a long period of time. I tried to use her words insofar as I could, so I put her responses in quotation marks. I was not able to cover all the questions, but covered most of them. In any event, there may be some surprises for all of you. I know there were for me. (Deanna Brewer)

1. Your Grandparents

a. Where are they from?

Maternal Grandparents: "I don't know. Mother's mother was an old Ironside
Baptist preacher."
Paternal Grandparents: "South Carolina. Originally from Holland and
Ireland. Dad's mother was Dutch and had the blackest
eyes you ever saw."

b. Did your grandparents ever tell you stories about when they were little?

"No."

c. Are you like any of your grandparents in any way?

"Don't know, except I like to have fun like Daddy's daddy. I would ride on his
shoulders through the park every day after work. We lived in front of the park in
Richmond, Virginia. I waited on the curb everyday for him and Uncle Russell. I
loved them. This was when I was between six and nine years old."

d. Do you have a favorite grandparent memory?

"I liked to get on the train and go to the beach (Buckroe Beach) twice a year.

Granddad was a good cook. He cooked in the army in the Spanish-American war.
He could cook anything. Grandmother was a good cook, too. She cooked on a gas
stove and sometimes sold what she cooked--meats, vegetables and bread--everything.
Just a sideline. Granddad worked in the paper mill. They had nine children. When
she had the last one she said, She took care of the rest and he could take care of that
one.' Every time he came home, she got pregnant."

2. Your Parents

a. Do you know any stories about when they were young?

"No."

b. Do you know how they met each other?

"They grew up together. They went with friends who were getting married and Dad
said to Mom, Why don't we get married?' And they did. She was fourteen and he
was eighteen."

c. How many wedding anniversaries did they celebrate together?

"Over 50."

d. Can you tell me something special you remember about each of your parents?

"Mother was very loving and tried hard to raise her children.

Daddy loved music and loved to sing. Runs in the family."

e. Who do you resemble most?

"Physically--look like Mother."

3. When you were young.

a. What were you like then?

"A tomboy. I drove my mother crazy. Loved school. Sang in the church choir. Very
active in church--Baptist Church."

b. What is your earliest memory?

"Just before we got on the train to go to Richmond from Mt. Airy. I had a brand new
pair a black patent leather shoes. I thought they were the prettiest thing I had every
seen. I was four or five years old."

c. Did you have a favorite toy?

"I had a doll baby I loved for years and when I was a teenager the house caught on
fire and it burned. I cried for days. We almost lost everything, but my mother carried
water and had the fire just about put out before the fire department got there."

d. Do you remember an outfit you really loved?

"After I went to work, all the girls had navy blue suits with red cherries and I just had
to have one, but somebody stole my money out of my locker and I never got it."

e. What was the very best present you received?

"My grandchildren.

Materially, a gold locket and chain from Mother and Dad in my early teens."

f. What was the most memorable gift you ever gave?

"My children to Sam."

g. Do you remember when you got your first skates or bicycle? How did you learn to
get around on your new "wheels"?

"First skates--I remember them very well. I wanted them so bad. I skated all over
the place. I skated down a hill and one of the wheels came off and I fell in a
neighbor's yard and hurt my arm. But I never told my mother because I knew she
would not let me skate anymore. We had a lot of fun. There was a special street they
marked off where everyone skated. I lived in front of a big park that had a big
swimming pool. They drained it three times a day and filled it and we would all go
hop in.

I learned to skate by falling-and-getting-up-and-falling-again method."

h. Tell us about the other children in your family and how you got along with them.

"My younger brother, Graham, was born sick; he had bad kidney trouble but he got
along all right. We played together. He was always sick.

I had a younger sister, Vernell, who died when she was two years old. I cried my
heart out when she died. She had a bad cold that went into pneumonia.

My sister, Pauline, was always fine and healthy. I put her and Vernell in the carriage
at the same time and pushed them around. I married when she was still real young.
Graham was still a teenager.

My youngest brother, Clyde, Jr., was only two when I got married."

i. What did your family like to do together?

"Eat. Young ones liked to swim together. Dad took us to James River and we would
swim. Our neighbor had a boat and we would ride it in James River. We went to the
Baptist Church together. Not much to do, to tell you the truth."

j. Do you remember a favorite family recipe?

"Mamma's baked chicken and dressing. It was gooood, now you hear me!"

k. Did you ever get into trouble for doing something you weren't supposed to do? What
was it? How old were you?

"All the time. I would go upstairs, climb out the window, go to the roof and jump
down to the ground. I was six to twelve years old. I got spanked once a day,
everyday. It was so much fun...

I was not supposed to sneak out and go swimming when Mamma was asleep, but I
did. What was worse, I took my little brother with me. I was six to twelve. I was
always getting in trouble."

l. What was one of your greatest adventures when you were small?

"I used to go over to a big park in Richmond--can't remember the name--that had a
great big swimming pool. Not the one across from the house--another one. I played
baseball, jack rocks and anything else we could find to do. Then go swim and go
home."

m. What was one of the funniest things that ever happened to you when you were
young?

"Can't remember."

n. What were your dreams for the future when you were a teenager?

"Dreamed of finishing Spanish and going to Spain."

o. Did you have a "crush" on anyone in high school? What did you think about that
person?

"No. I had a friend but didn't have a crush on him. His name was Thurmond Creel.
I went to the library and got books for him. He was good looking. I corresponded
with him when we moved to Mt. Airy, but my mother made me stop because she
thought I was getting serious--and she may have been right. He was an avid reader.
I have often wondered what happened to him."

p. Who were your best friends when you were growing up? What did you do together?

"Doris Sharpe and Ellen Nunnally. Played jack rocks, hide and seek, chased little
boys around, made fudge candy and sold it to men in Chevrolet place right down the
street, went swimming in little swimming pool across the street, went to Swan Lake
to go swimming, played on top of buildings--one place we lived (in) had very little
yard--, climbed out of Grandmother's apartment and climbed out the window and
walked across roof tops of stores until we got to a real big top and played there."

q. Did you have a part-time job?

"Made candy and sold it to Chevrolet place right down the street and bought mother
her first electric iron -- and I was so proud of it!"

r. Where did you spend holidays and vacations?

"In the front yard and back yard at home and across the street in the park and
swimming pool."

s. What kinds of entertainment did you enjoy?

"Dancing, playing baseball -- any position -- football and singing."

t. How old were you when you learned to drive a car?

"Fourteen years old."

u. What kind of car was it?

"Plymouth - a taxi cab."

v. Who taught you?

"My boy friend -- Arthur York."

w. What was the first car you owned?

"Plymouth, I guess. My husband's brother who was in the car business gave us one --
Uncle Penn."

x. Do you remember how much it cost?

"No. It was free."

y. What were some "fads" you can remember during your teen years?

"Marcel waves with a hot iron. Burn you hair up every week."

z. Where did you move to when you left your family's home? How old were you?

"When I was married I moved into my husband's family home in Mt. Airy, North
Carolina, on Pine Street right next door to the post office--the Marshall Home. I was
18 years old."

aa. Where was your first full-time job?

"The telephone company. I did not weigh enough so my mother sewed weights
(lead) into my clothes so I could weigh up."

ab. What did you do?

"I was an operator in Richmond, Virginia."

ac. Where else did you work?

"When we moved to Mt. Airy, North Carolina, I worked at J. C. Penny Co. for Mr.
and Mrs. Hill. I also worked for the telephone company and in a dime store."

4. School Life

a. Where did you go to school?

"First through fourth grade in Richmond, Virginia;
Fifth through sixth grad in Powhatan School;
Seventh through tenth grades in Richmond."

b. Did you like school?

"I loved school. I cried and cried when I had to quit."

c. What was your favorite subject?

"Spanish, music and drama."

d. What school activity did you enjoy?

"Physical education"

5. Your Married Life

a. How did you meet?

"My future husband saw me on the street corner--I was told he admired my legs. He
told me later he said to a friend with him, "That woman has the prettiest legs I ever
saw," and told his fried he wanted an introduction, but I knew he was dating my best
friend at that time and I refused an introduction. A year later when my friend moved,
I told Sam's friend I was ready to meet him and we were introduced."

b. How old were you?

"18 years old."

c. What were you doing at the time?

"Working in the telephone office."

d. When did you first know you wanted to marry?

"I don't remember."

e. Were you engaged? How long?

"Yes, just a short while."

f. What was your wedding like? Did you go someplace special on a honeymoon?

"We eloped -- were married in Hillsville, Virginia, by a Methodist preacher. I don't
think he was a very religious preacher because after the ceremony he remarked,
"Well, she is all yours. You can kiss her and not look to see if anyone is watching."
Our friends, Ellis and Lib Sanders went with us. We spent our honeymoon in a motel
in Hillsville."

g. What surprised you most about your new spouse after you were married?

"Nothing."

h. Where was your fist home after you married?

"In my husband's mamas's house."

i. What were your first years together like?

"Nice. He liked to travel and I went with him."

j. How many children did you want?

"Twelve."

k. What did you think the day each of your children were born?

"Sam, Jr. -- There was just nothing else like him! No one could take him away from
us--but it wasn't long before anybody could have him, he cried so much.

Donald -- Slept all the time -- slept so much it worried us.

Deanna -- Sweetest little girl in the whole world.

David -- Precious.

Johnny -- World's best. But I didn't know how I was going to take care of him I had
so many children."

l. How did you choose your children's names?

Sam, Jr. - after his father

Donald Wray - after the doctor who delivered him and my maiden name (Wray).

Evelyn Deanna - I had just gone to one of Deanna Durben's movies right before
Deanna was born, and said I would name my little girl Deanna because I wanted a
little girl who could sing like Deanna Durben. Her father insisted I name her after
me, so Evelyn is her first name.

David William - just liked the name. (According to my brother, Sam, he gave me that name. He had a Jewish friend named David that he liked and mother agreed. - David W. Marshall - 10/2/2013)

John Randolph - after John Randolph Marshall, first chief justice of the Supreme
Court." (At that time the family claimed we were direct descendants - which may or
may not be true.) (Not true. See my website at Marshallgenealogy.org - David W. Marshall; son of evelyn.)

m. Did any of your children remind you of anyone else in your family?

"Deanna - Aunt Mamie - teacher look."

n. What were your children like when they were young?

"Little hellions.

Sam - a monkey - climbed trees, swung on branches.

Donald - slept all the time.

Deanna - sweetest little girl in whole world - but we were always losing her.

David - smart, serious.

Johnny - different - walked to a different drummer."

o. What were some of the mischievous things your children did?

"Sam jumped out of the barn when the hay was moved.

Sam came up to the shed and said, "Mamma, Daddy wants some "pertiznizer."

Donald - slipped around and smoked - got sick and had to call doctor - he was sick
on cigarettes so the doctor pulled a pack out of his pocket and said, "Here, Donald,
have one."

Deanna - always serious - never did anything bad - semi-bad.

David - never did anything bad.

Johnny - Stuff on stick."

p. What things about your children that made you especially proud?

"That they were mine."

q. What things did you all like to do together as a family?

"Eat, go on picnics, go up on the mountain, go in car for rides at night."

r. What made your family special?

"They were my family -- what more do you need."

s. As teenagers what did your children do that worried you the most?

"Sam, Jr., - got drunk.

Donald - wrecked brand new Chrysler

Deanna - perfect child

David - never worried

Johnny - Oh, Lord! Don't ask me! I tell you one thing. He made life interesting."

6. Important Places

a. What countries did your families originally come from?

"Ireland - Grand daddy Wray's family.
France and Holland - Grandmother Wray's family."

b. Do you know why and when they moved here?

"Don't know."

c. Did they bring any traditions with them?

"Don't know."

d. Where and when were you born?

"Mt. Airy, North Carolina, May 15, 1913."

e. Where did you live when you were growing up?

"Richmond, Virginia"

f. Tell me about the family home you remember most.

"Mother was such a good cook."

g. What was your room like? Did you share it?

"Little room under the eaves of the house.
Yes, with brother, Graham."

h. Did you have a special place you liked to go when you were a child?

"To Granny Wray's. She always had something good cooked up -- right across from
grammar school."

i. Was there any place that was scary?

"No."

j. Where was your first home after you married. What was it like?

"We lived in the house with my in-laws. There were thirteen room on three stories.
It was called the Marshall House and was right next door from the post office. I
remember that we used to get mad because there were lots of scraps of papers from
the post office. We called the postmaster and the mayor and they put up an extremely
small trash can."

k. Did you raise your family there?

"No."

l. Tell me about the places you visited?

Williamsburg, Virginia, Old Soldiers Home in Virginia -- gave one a banana and he
stuck the whole thing in his mouth -- peeling and all. Also liked to go to Buchoe
Beach, Virginia."

m. If you could go some place you haven't been, where would it be and why?

"Canada and Alaska -- always wanted to go--all my life."

n. Where is your favorite place of all and why?

"Old Town, North Carolina--where the first Presbyterian Church was built."


7. Miscellaneous

a. What was going on in the world when you were born?

"World War I. My father was getting ready to go and then it was all over."

b. When you were a child or teenager what world events were taking place?

"The World's Fair."

c. Was there a time you remember being especially fun or significant?

"My little sister died from complication of diseases. She was so pretty. I took care
of her."

d. What were the major news stories when you were starting a family of your own?

"The depression, the Lindberg kidnaping, WW II."

e. What political figure do you remember most and why?

"Franklin D. Roosevelt, because he was president and his wife was prominent.
President Hoover was raised by my husband's aunts."

f. Can you remember a time or event that changed your life:

"Going to Richmond, Virginia, when I was four years old. I had my first pair of
black patten leather shoes. I was going to Richmond, Virginia on the train."

g. How has life changed since your grandparents time?

"There were street cars run by electricity. People had horse and buggies in some
places. We stayed at home and cooked. There were street bazaars and Grandmother
did the most fabulous cooking you ever saw, and people bragged on it. She was
Dutch."

h. What do you hope the future will bring for your grandchildren; great grandchildren?

"A peaceful world free from war and fighting."


i. What was your all-time favorite book?

"Little Miss Penrod -- all Booth Tarkington's books."

Evelyn married Samuel Wesley MARSHALL, Sr. on 15 Nov 1931 in Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia. Samuel (son of Samuel Edward MARSHALL and Martha Ellen BADGETT) was born on 11 Mar 1903 in White Plains, Surry County, North Carolina; died on 15 Feb 1991 in Ridgeway, Fairfield County, South Carolina; was buried on 18 Feb 1991 in Camden, Kershaw County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Wray 0004
Graham's wife, Edith, called me on June 3, 2002 to tell me about his death. He fell and broke his leg Friday night. He went through surgery, but did not recover well. He continued to decline until Sunday morning at 9:00 when he died. He is buried in Midkiff cemetery. I attended the funeral. (David W. Marshall, Sr.)

Find-A-Grave Memorial # 96486566

Robert married Edith Marie POFF on 5 Mar 1940 in Hillsville, Carroll County, Virginia. Edith (daughter of Garland P. POFF and Minnie SENTER) was born on 4 Jul 1921 in McDowell County, West Virginia; died on 14 Apr 2016 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

Buried in Midkiff Cemetary. Find-A-Grave Memorial # 114320486
Birth information comes from a copy of her birth certificate that Charles Crabtree scanned and sent to me via email (6/19/2000) [DWM]

Notes:

Wray 0004; Wray 0009, p. 1




Joyce Pauline Crabtree
? December 24, 1943 - May 17, 2018
? Narrows, Virginia

Joyce Pauline Wray Crabtree was born on August 4, 1923 in Richmond, VA, to the late Perry Joyce Wray and Clyde Mack Wray Sr. She passed away May 17, 2018 at Sentara Hospice House in Virginia Beach, VA
She grew up in Mt. Airy N.C.

She married Rev. James Lee Crabtree December 24, 1943. She served as a Minister's wife many years.

After retirement she resided in Narrows, VA before moving to Virginia Beach, VA. Then went on to reside at Autumn Care of Chesapeake in Chesapeake, VA.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her son James Adrian Crabtree, sister Myrtle Vernell Wray, sister Evelyn Wray Marshall and Brother in law Samuel Wesley Marshall Sr., brother Robert Graham Wray and Sister in Law Edith Marie Poff Wray.

Survivors include daughter-in-law, Jean Crabtree of Christiansburg, VA, son, Charles Crabtree and wife Gloria of Mt. Airy N.C., Son, George Timothy Crabtree and wife Helen of Lebanon, VA, and son, Paul Crabtree and wife Dena of Va. Beach, VA. Her brother Rev. Clyde Mack Wray Jr. and wife Mary Jo Walker Wray of Jacksonville, Fl. 10 Grandchildren and 22 Great Grandchildren.

She was a Loving wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend
The family will receive friends Sunday May 20th from 5 to 8 PM at Riffe's Funeral Service in Narrows. Funeral services will be held Monday May 21st at 12 noon in the Chapel of Riffe's Funeral Service with Rev. Leon O'Quinn officiating. Burial will follow in the Boyd Cemetery in the Wolf Creek Community near Narrows. The family requests that those sending memorial contributions, please consider Hales Chapel United Methodist Church; 3901 Wolf Creek Road; Narrows, VA 24124. The family is being served by Riffe's Funeral Service, Inc., (540) 726-2442 and online at www.riffefuneralservice.com.

Joyce married James Lee, (Jimmy) CRABTREE in Dec 1943 in Mount Airy, Surry County, North Carolina. James (son of Charles Manley CRABTREE and Rose Lee KING) was born on 21 Jun 1914 in Carrboro, Orange County, North Carolina; died on 9 Dec 1995 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia; was buried on 12 Dec 1995 in Narrows, Giles County, Virginia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

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My sister, Deanna "Marshall" Brewer called me last night and gave me this news. DWM - 3/20/2022

Rev. Clyde M. Wray Jr.
September 30, 1931 ~ March 19, 2022 (age 90)
Provided by Blackburn-Curry Funeral and Cremation
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Rev. Clyde M. Wray, Jr., age 90, of Jacksonville, Florida, went Home to be with The Lord on Saturday, March 19, 2022. He was born on September 30, 1931, to Clyde Mack Wray and Parry Esther Joyce Wray in Mount Airy, North Carolina, and had proudly served in the United States Navy as a Corpsman.
Rev. Wray was known for being a kind and gentle soul and loved his wife and family. He served at Murray Hill Presbyterian for twenty-two years before being named Pastor Emeritus.

After he retired, Rev. Wray served as pulpit supply at Mayport Presbyterian Church for eleven years.

He was preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Spangler; brother, Graham; sisters, Pauline and Evelyn; grandson Joel Wray Spangler. Survivors include his wife of nearly 72 years, Mary Jo Walker Wray; daughter, Donna Lynn Wray; 5 grandchildren, Amy Jo Kyles, Joseph Todd Spangler, John Franklin Edwards, Dennis James Edwards, and Rebekah Louise Burroughs; along with 14 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great-grandchildren.

Memorial services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, March 24, 2022, at St. Johns Presbyterian Church, 4275 Herschel Street, Jacksonville, Florida with The Doctor Reverend John Lovelady officiating.

Cremation arrangements are entrusted to the care of BLACKBURN-CURRY FUNERAL & CREMATION, 380 N. Lowder Street, Macclenny, Florida 32063. (904) 259-2806. Please share your condolences with the family online at www.blackburncurryfh.com.

Clyde married Mary Jo WALKER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: B. C. MCMURRAY, Rev.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: LOFTIS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Notes:

!From my address book. I do not know where I got the information.

Family/Spouse: FENTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Gene married Alma Gay VADEN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kenneth ORANGE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Otis MCKNIGHT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Bonnie. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Teen

Family/Spouse: William Lee PETERSON. William was born on 1 Feb 1909 in Cherokee County, South Carolina; died on 18 Feb 1989 in Clover, York County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Bunt
• Religion: Member of Nazareth Baptist Church

Family/Spouse: Robert Davis MANNING. Robert was born on 20 Nov 1917 in Cherokee County South Carolina; died on 30 Nov 1996 in Gaffney, Cherokee County, South Carolina; was buried in Dec 1996 in Kings Creek, Cherokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Nancy BLANTON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mary Ann DOBECK. Mary was born in 1944 in Chicago, Cook Country, Illinois; died on 16 Apr 2002 in Charlotte, Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mabel. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dewey A. TURNER, Jr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: John Boyce CARROLL. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Colleen married Carter Goodson BILLINGS on 27 Mar 1949 in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. Carter was born on 18 Jul 1922 in Durham, North Carolina; died on 29 Mar 2002 in Smyrna, York County, South Carolina; was buried in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Margie married Charles Hubert LEDBETTER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Hazel CASH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Judy OWENS. Judy was born on 7 Jan 1943; was buried in Blacksburg, Cherokee County, South Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married James Junior HUGHEY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Annie married Sidney Bryan LEDBETTER on 6 Mar 1947 in Gaffney, S.C.. Sidney was born on 30 Jan 1923 in Chimney Rock, Rutherford County, North Carolina; died on 11 Jul 1975 in Black Mountain, North Carolina; was buried on 13 Jul 1975 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gail DOVER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Marion married Octavia BURNETT [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Sweetman
• Religion: Shelby, North Carolina Cleveland County; Member of Faith Baptist Church

Trudy married Ocie Louise HAMRICK on 1 Apr 1957. Ocie was born on 3 Apr 1938 in Cleveland County, North Carolina; died on 2 Nov 2011 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina; was buried on 4 Nov 2011 in Shelby, Cleveland County, North Carolina. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Religion: Member of Mt. Sinai Baptist Church

Donald married Buna TESSENER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Rachel BRIDGES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Leanne CLARY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Henry married Priscilla Irene BELL [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Roy married Judy MARTIN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Brenda married Charles Ray LOVELACE [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: J.C. MONTGOMERY. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dan BRANIGAN. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sam Meek LOCKRIDGE, Jr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Geraldine STILES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Man Hyoung KIM. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Sylvia. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Pat HEFNER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Clyde CHILDERS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Randy CASH. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Danny HUGHES. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Larry DELLINGER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Mike LINEHART. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Danny KITCHINGS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: MOSS. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Howard MAYO. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Dianne KNIGHT. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Andrea Diane HOWE. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Furman married Linda Jean SMOAK [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Darline married James Donald IVEY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Larry married Judith Ann WOOD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Randy DAVIDSON. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Zelma married Dwight Ross REYNOLDS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Geraldine BREAKFIELD. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Hazel married B. Donald MCCARTER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Other Events and Attributes:

• Also Known As: Billy

Notes:

This is from a GEDCOM file that Charles Crabtree sent to me in April 2012. (David W. Marshall, Sr.)
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Email message from Eugene Wray September 21, 2003, 9:24 AM

Charles: I think maybe within the last couple of months you might have corresponded with Linda Wray. Linda was married to my first cousin, Bill Wray, and he passed away last night. He was the son of my father's sister Myrtle Wray. She, by the way, was married to Clyde Wray (she and
Clyde were cousins). Just as a matter of information.

Gene Wray Sr., Billy Eugen - ROCK HILL -- Mr. Billy Eugene Wray, Sr,. 60, died Sunday, September 21, 2003. Funeral is 4 p.m. Tuesday at Church of Jesus Christ of ...
Published in the Charlotte Observer on 9/22/2003.

On Sat, Oct 26, 2019 at 10:11 AM, David Marshall
wrote:
Dee,

What is the marriage date/location for your parents?

David


From: DeeDee Steinberg
Sent: Saturday, October 26, 2019 12:04 PM
To: David Marshall
Subject: RE: Comments

They were married February 14, 1963

Billy married Linda Elizabeth BANKHEAD [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Judy married Ronald Roger KNIGHT, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Mary married Billy Ray MELTON, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Carolyn married Roy Dale MULL, Sr. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Helen married Jerry Arthur CREASMAN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Kennith Lewis MILLS, Sr.. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Shirley married Allen Beaty MILLER [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Randy married Phyllis MARTIN [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Family/Spouse: Gary Dean DOVER. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Debra married Eddie SMITH [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelly married Danny SPIVEY [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

Kelly married Alan ADAMS [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

John married Marsha Ann CULBERTSON [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]