1880 Ezbon, Jewell, KS
William Ray 46 IN
Nancy Ray 43 OH wife
James Ray 18 IN son
Charles Ray 16 IN son
Ira Ray 14 IN son
Mary Ray 12 IN daughter
William Ray 11 IL son
Marion Ray 7 IL son
Susie Ray 2 KS daughter
1900 South Canyon, Fremont, CO
William H. Ray Mar 1834 IN vegetable peddler
Nancy E. Ray Nov 1837 OH 12 children, 10 living
William O. Ray Feb 1869 IL son
Marion A. Ray Feb 1873 IL son
Susie F. Ray Sep 1877 KS daughter
Elsa K. Ray Jun 1883 KS daughter
1910 Washington, Sonoma, CA
William H. Ray 76 IN farmer, married once 53 years
Nancy E. Ray 72 OH wife, married once 53 years, 12 children, 10 living
Healdsburg Enterprise 19 Jan 1920
Special Geyserville News Service Reported By Our Correspondent
Grandpa Ray Has Passed
"For days, weeks even months we have been waiting, knowing that a good man’s work was finished and that he longed tor rest, sleep, the sleep that knows no awaking. Sixteen years ago the family of Grandpa Ray came to us from Canyon City, Colorado, and during that sixteen years many tried and true friends have been made. The children loved their aged and kindly leader who in turn loved them, every one. Every birthday of Grandpa Ray was celebrated with a party to which numberless children were invited and every child in the community knew the date of the anniversary and looked forward to the reunion Grandpa Ray was an ordained minister who for many years has done what he could, filling in vacancies and letting the example of his life be his sermon. In the long ago when he did more preaching it was all for the good of the cause and not for money. Outside work was done to provide for the needs of his large family. William Hubbard Ray was born in Franklin County, Indiana, and the coming March tenth he would have been eighty six years bid. In early manhood he married Nancy Eddy Provost and to them a large family was given. Two boys passed out many years ago and two years ago on Thanksgiving the loved baby of the family Mrs. Elsie Daniels life book was closed. Sunday evening at eleven thirty January fourth, surrounded by his wife and children Grandpa Ray fell asleep. Just as he wished. He knew and was prepared for the final call and expressed the wish that after the last words were spoken, his favorite song “No Night There” should be sung. Rev. J. W. Phelps of Healdsburg conducted the services and the choir that provided his favorite hymns was composed of Miss Mildred Gillespie, Mesdames Chloe Cook and Ollve Harlan, Prof. Oliver Irons and Prof. Johansen and Dr. Huntley with Mrs. Johansen at the organ. A chorus of about a dozen little white robed girls sang “Will The Circle Be Broken Over Here.” Those of his dear ones who are left are his life companion, seven sons; J. L. Ray of Lebanon, Kas., W. A. Ray of Toponah, Nevada, J. V. Ray of Ukiah, C. H. Ray of Lethbridge, Canada, J. E. Ray of Martinez, W. O. Ray of Geyserville, M. A. Ray of Oakland, and two daughters, Mrs. J. L. Rogers of Kunkoe, Ohio and Mrs. James Neeley of Yerington. Nevada. Grandpa Ray was 85 years, 9 months and 25 days old. Had he lived till the 22d of the coming May, he and Grandma Ray would have spent 64 happy years together. The following tribute of affection was written by one of his nearest and dearest; Grandpa Ray, father time had just put away his cycle, after the closing of another year, ending the 85th year of one who passed away. As he had lived, calm, peaceful and in perfect harmony with all creation. Mother earth, too, had cast aside her garb of green and blossoms and seemed to slumber after the efforts of putting forth all that was good and beautiful, it was closing time. The sun had softly said good night and went away. The birds had cooed their bed-time lullabies, and under the wings of shelter were resting until a dawn should come to awake them for another day of sunshine and promise. All nature seemed to repose, when silently the great white ship entered our harbor and gathered on board our lover one and he too said "Good Night” and went away where the wonderful morning of praise and promise awaited him. So as he lived, so he passed away. A glorious morning, a fruitful noontime, a peaceful eventide. Grandpa Ray, good night.
The following is from Rev. O. V. Wilkinson, who writes from Marysville, and extracts from letters written by others: Surely he was all good. In all my stay in Geyserville I never heard a person say but the kindest things of Grandpa. And never did I hear him speak unkindly of anyone. Little children loved him, and he certainly loved them. Everyone saw so much of Jesus Christ in his every-day life. He seemed spared these many years just to make others happy and enrich our lives with those fine Christian gracias he so abundantly possessed. May the glowing tints from the sunset of his life brighten the pathway for many a traveler. Extracts from letters: Grandpa fought a great battle, winning great victory. He has done so much good here we will all remember him in Love. Another; He led such a sweet, clean life and that is so much to remember. Another: I always felt better for just a little visit with him. Another: I know that he is happy, but knowing what a beautiful character he was, it is not difficult for me to realize what a vacancy he has left In the home. Neighbors are unanimous In saying a better man never lived."
William Ray 46 IN
Nancy Ray 43 OH wife
James Ray 18 IN son
Charles Ray 16 IN son
Ira Ray 14 IN son
Mary Ray 12 IN daughter
William Ray 11 IL son
Marion Ray 7 IL son
Susie Ray 2 KS daughter
1900 South Canyon, Fremont, CO
William H. Ray Mar 1834 IN vegetable peddler
Nancy E. Ray Nov 1837 OH 12 children, 10 living
William O. Ray Feb 1869 IL son
Marion A. Ray Feb 1873 IL son
Susie F. Ray Sep 1877 KS daughter
Elsa K. Ray Jun 1883 KS daughter
1910 Washington, Sonoma, CA
William H. Ray 76 IN farmer, married once 53 years
Nancy E. Ray 72 OH wife, married once 53 years, 12 children, 10 living
Healdsburg Enterprise 19 Jan 1920
Special Geyserville News Service Reported By Our Correspondent
Grandpa Ray Has Passed
"For days, weeks even months we have been waiting, knowing that a good man’s work was finished and that he longed tor rest, sleep, the sleep that knows no awaking. Sixteen years ago the family of Grandpa Ray came to us from Canyon City, Colorado, and during that sixteen years many tried and true friends have been made. The children loved their aged and kindly leader who in turn loved them, every one. Every birthday of Grandpa Ray was celebrated with a party to which numberless children were invited and every child in the community knew the date of the anniversary and looked forward to the reunion Grandpa Ray was an ordained minister who for many years has done what he could, filling in vacancies and letting the example of his life be his sermon. In the long ago when he did more preaching it was all for the good of the cause and not for money. Outside work was done to provide for the needs of his large family. William Hubbard Ray was born in Franklin County, Indiana, and the coming March tenth he would have been eighty six years bid. In early manhood he married Nancy Eddy Provost and to them a large family was given. Two boys passed out many years ago and two years ago on Thanksgiving the loved baby of the family Mrs. Elsie Daniels life book was closed. Sunday evening at eleven thirty January fourth, surrounded by his wife and children Grandpa Ray fell asleep. Just as he wished. He knew and was prepared for the final call and expressed the wish that after the last words were spoken, his favorite song “No Night There” should be sung. Rev. J. W. Phelps of Healdsburg conducted the services and the choir that provided his favorite hymns was composed of Miss Mildred Gillespie, Mesdames Chloe Cook and Ollve Harlan, Prof. Oliver Irons and Prof. Johansen and Dr. Huntley with Mrs. Johansen at the organ. A chorus of about a dozen little white robed girls sang “Will The Circle Be Broken Over Here.” Those of his dear ones who are left are his life companion, seven sons; J. L. Ray of Lebanon, Kas., W. A. Ray of Toponah, Nevada, J. V. Ray of Ukiah, C. H. Ray of Lethbridge, Canada, J. E. Ray of Martinez, W. O. Ray of Geyserville, M. A. Ray of Oakland, and two daughters, Mrs. J. L. Rogers of Kunkoe, Ohio and Mrs. James Neeley of Yerington. Nevada. Grandpa Ray was 85 years, 9 months and 25 days old. Had he lived till the 22d of the coming May, he and Grandma Ray would have spent 64 happy years together. The following tribute of affection was written by one of his nearest and dearest; Grandpa Ray, father time had just put away his cycle, after the closing of another year, ending the 85th year of one who passed away. As he had lived, calm, peaceful and in perfect harmony with all creation. Mother earth, too, had cast aside her garb of green and blossoms and seemed to slumber after the efforts of putting forth all that was good and beautiful, it was closing time. The sun had softly said good night and went away. The birds had cooed their bed-time lullabies, and under the wings of shelter were resting until a dawn should come to awake them for another day of sunshine and promise. All nature seemed to repose, when silently the great white ship entered our harbor and gathered on board our lover one and he too said "Good Night” and went away where the wonderful morning of praise and promise awaited him. So as he lived, so he passed away. A glorious morning, a fruitful noontime, a peaceful eventide. Grandpa Ray, good night.
The following is from Rev. O. V. Wilkinson, who writes from Marysville, and extracts from letters written by others: Surely he was all good. In all my stay in Geyserville I never heard a person say but the kindest things of Grandpa. And never did I hear him speak unkindly of anyone. Little children loved him, and he certainly loved them. Everyone saw so much of Jesus Christ in his every-day life. He seemed spared these many years just to make others happy and enrich our lives with those fine Christian gracias he so abundantly possessed. May the glowing tints from the sunset of his life brighten the pathway for many a traveler. Extracts from letters: Grandpa fought a great battle, winning great victory. He has done so much good here we will all remember him in Love. Another; He led such a sweet, clean life and that is so much to remember. Another: I always felt better for just a little visit with him. Another: I know that he is happy, but knowing what a beautiful character he was, it is not difficult for me to realize what a vacancy he has left In the home. Neighbors are unanimous In saying a better man never lived."
1880 Ezbon, Jewell, KS
William Ray 46 IN
Nancy Ray 43 OH wife
James Ray 18 IN son
Charles Ray 16 IN son
Ira Ray 14 IN son
Mary Ray 12 IN daughter
William Ray 11 IL son
Marion Ray 7 IL son
Susie Ray 2 KS daughter
1900 South Canyon, Fremont, CO
William H. Ray Mar 1834 IN vegetable peddler
Nancy E. Ray Nov 1837 OH 12 children, 10 living
William O. Ray Feb 1869 IL son
Marion A. Ray Feb 1873 IL son
Susie F. Ray Sep 1877 KS daughter
Elsa K. Ray Jun 1883 KS daughter
1910 Washington, Sonoma, CA
William H. Ray 76 IN farmer, married once 53 years
Nancy E. Ray 72 OH wife, married once 53 years, 12 children, 10 living
Healdsburg Enterprise 19 Jan 1920
Special Geyserville News Service Reported By Our Correspondent
Grandpa Ray Has Passed
"For days, weeks even months we have been waiting, knowing that a good man’s work was finished and that he longed tor rest, sleep, the sleep that knows no awaking. Sixteen years ago the family of Grandpa Ray came to us from Canyon City, Colorado, and during that sixteen years many tried and true friends have been made. The children loved their aged and kindly leader who in turn loved them, every one. Every birthday of Grandpa Ray was celebrated with a party to which numberless children were invited and every child in the community knew the date of the anniversary and looked forward to the reunion Grandpa Ray was an ordained minister who for many years has done what he could, filling in vacancies and letting the example of his life be his sermon. In the long ago when he did more preaching it was all for the good of the cause and not for money. Outside work was done to provide for the needs of his large family. William Hubbard Ray was born in Franklin County, Indiana, and the coming March tenth he would have been eighty six years bid. In early manhood he married Nancy Eddy Provost and to them a large family was given. Two boys passed out many years ago and two years ago on Thanksgiving the loved baby of the family Mrs. Elsie Daniels life book was closed. Sunday evening at eleven thirty January fourth, surrounded by his wife and children Grandpa Ray fell asleep. Just as he wished. He knew and was prepared for the final call and expressed the wish that after the last words were spoken, his favorite song “No Night There” should be sung. Rev. J. W. Phelps of Healdsburg conducted the services and the choir that provided his favorite hymns was composed of Miss Mildred Gillespie, Mesdames Chloe Cook and Ollve Harlan, Prof. Oliver Irons and Prof. Johansen and Dr. Huntley with Mrs. Johansen at the organ. A chorus of about a dozen little white robed girls sang “Will The Circle Be Broken Over Here.” Those of his dear ones who are left are his life companion, seven sons; J. L. Ray of Lebanon, Kas., W. A. Ray of Toponah, Nevada, J. V. Ray of Ukiah, C. H. Ray of Lethbridge, Canada, J. E. Ray of Martinez, W. O. Ray of Geyserville, M. A. Ray of Oakland, and two daughters, Mrs. J. L. Rogers of Kunkoe, Ohio and Mrs. James Neeley of Yerington. Nevada. Grandpa Ray was 85 years, 9 months and 25 days old. Had he lived till the 22d of the coming May, he and Grandma Ray would have spent 64 happy years together. The following tribute of affection was written by one of his nearest and dearest; Grandpa Ray, father time had just put away his cycle, after the closing of another year, ending the 85th year of one who passed away. As he had lived, calm, peaceful and in perfect harmony with all creation. Mother earth, too, had cast aside her garb of green and blossoms and seemed to slumber after the efforts of putting forth all that was good and beautiful, it was closing time. The sun had softly said good night and went away. The birds had cooed their bed-time lullabies, and under the wings of shelter were resting until a dawn should come to awake them for another day of sunshine and promise. All nature seemed to repose, when silently the great white ship entered our harbor and gathered on board our lover one and he too said "Good Night” and went away where the wonderful morning of praise and promise awaited him. So as he lived, so he passed away. A glorious morning, a fruitful noontime, a peaceful eventide. Grandpa Ray, good night.
The following is from Rev. O. V. Wilkinson, who writes from Marysville, and extracts from letters written by others: Surely he was all good. In all my stay in Geyserville I never heard a person say but the kindest things of Grandpa. And never did I hear him speak unkindly of anyone. Little children loved him, and he certainly loved them. Everyone saw so much of Jesus Christ in his every-day life. He seemed spared these many years just to make others happy and enrich our lives with those fine Christian gracias he so abundantly possessed. May the glowing tints from the sunset of his life brighten the pathway for many a traveler. Extracts from letters: Grandpa fought a great battle, winning great victory. He has done so much good here we will all remember him in Love. Another; He led such a sweet, clean life and that is so much to remember. Another: I always felt better for just a little visit with him. Another: I know that he is happy, but knowing what a beautiful character he was, it is not difficult for me to realize what a vacancy he has left In the home. Neighbors are unanimous In saying a better man never lived."
William Ray 46 IN
Nancy Ray 43 OH wife
James Ray 18 IN son
Charles Ray 16 IN son
Ira Ray 14 IN son
Mary Ray 12 IN daughter
William Ray 11 IL son
Marion Ray 7 IL son
Susie Ray 2 KS daughter
1900 South Canyon, Fremont, CO
William H. Ray Mar 1834 IN vegetable peddler
Nancy E. Ray Nov 1837 OH 12 children, 10 living
William O. Ray Feb 1869 IL son
Marion A. Ray Feb 1873 IL son
Susie F. Ray Sep 1877 KS daughter
Elsa K. Ray Jun 1883 KS daughter
1910 Washington, Sonoma, CA
William H. Ray 76 IN farmer, married once 53 years
Nancy E. Ray 72 OH wife, married once 53 years, 12 children, 10 living
Healdsburg Enterprise 19 Jan 1920
Special Geyserville News Service Reported By Our Correspondent
Grandpa Ray Has Passed
"For days, weeks even months we have been waiting, knowing that a good man’s work was finished and that he longed tor rest, sleep, the sleep that knows no awaking. Sixteen years ago the family of Grandpa Ray came to us from Canyon City, Colorado, and during that sixteen years many tried and true friends have been made. The children loved their aged and kindly leader who in turn loved them, every one. Every birthday of Grandpa Ray was celebrated with a party to which numberless children were invited and every child in the community knew the date of the anniversary and looked forward to the reunion Grandpa Ray was an ordained minister who for many years has done what he could, filling in vacancies and letting the example of his life be his sermon. In the long ago when he did more preaching it was all for the good of the cause and not for money. Outside work was done to provide for the needs of his large family. William Hubbard Ray was born in Franklin County, Indiana, and the coming March tenth he would have been eighty six years bid. In early manhood he married Nancy Eddy Provost and to them a large family was given. Two boys passed out many years ago and two years ago on Thanksgiving the loved baby of the family Mrs. Elsie Daniels life book was closed. Sunday evening at eleven thirty January fourth, surrounded by his wife and children Grandpa Ray fell asleep. Just as he wished. He knew and was prepared for the final call and expressed the wish that after the last words were spoken, his favorite song “No Night There” should be sung. Rev. J. W. Phelps of Healdsburg conducted the services and the choir that provided his favorite hymns was composed of Miss Mildred Gillespie, Mesdames Chloe Cook and Ollve Harlan, Prof. Oliver Irons and Prof. Johansen and Dr. Huntley with Mrs. Johansen at the organ. A chorus of about a dozen little white robed girls sang “Will The Circle Be Broken Over Here.” Those of his dear ones who are left are his life companion, seven sons; J. L. Ray of Lebanon, Kas., W. A. Ray of Toponah, Nevada, J. V. Ray of Ukiah, C. H. Ray of Lethbridge, Canada, J. E. Ray of Martinez, W. O. Ray of Geyserville, M. A. Ray of Oakland, and two daughters, Mrs. J. L. Rogers of Kunkoe, Ohio and Mrs. James Neeley of Yerington. Nevada. Grandpa Ray was 85 years, 9 months and 25 days old. Had he lived till the 22d of the coming May, he and Grandma Ray would have spent 64 happy years together. The following tribute of affection was written by one of his nearest and dearest; Grandpa Ray, father time had just put away his cycle, after the closing of another year, ending the 85th year of one who passed away. As he had lived, calm, peaceful and in perfect harmony with all creation. Mother earth, too, had cast aside her garb of green and blossoms and seemed to slumber after the efforts of putting forth all that was good and beautiful, it was closing time. The sun had softly said good night and went away. The birds had cooed their bed-time lullabies, and under the wings of shelter were resting until a dawn should come to awake them for another day of sunshine and promise. All nature seemed to repose, when silently the great white ship entered our harbor and gathered on board our lover one and he too said "Good Night” and went away where the wonderful morning of praise and promise awaited him. So as he lived, so he passed away. A glorious morning, a fruitful noontime, a peaceful eventide. Grandpa Ray, good night.
The following is from Rev. O. V. Wilkinson, who writes from Marysville, and extracts from letters written by others: Surely he was all good. In all my stay in Geyserville I never heard a person say but the kindest things of Grandpa. And never did I hear him speak unkindly of anyone. Little children loved him, and he certainly loved them. Everyone saw so much of Jesus Christ in his every-day life. He seemed spared these many years just to make others happy and enrich our lives with those fine Christian gracias he so abundantly possessed. May the glowing tints from the sunset of his life brighten the pathway for many a traveler. Extracts from letters: Grandpa fought a great battle, winning great victory. He has done so much good here we will all remember him in Love. Another; He led such a sweet, clean life and that is so much to remember. Another: I always felt better for just a little visit with him. Another: I know that he is happy, but knowing what a beautiful character he was, it is not difficult for me to realize what a vacancy he has left In the home. Neighbors are unanimous In saying a better man never lived."
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