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Below is a family biography included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana published by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. in 1885. These biographies are valuable for genealogy research in discovering missing ancestors or filling in the details of a family tree. Family biographies often include far more information than can be found in a census record or obituary. Details will vary with each biography but will often include the date and place of birth, parent names including mothers' maiden name, name of wife including maiden name, her parents' names, name of children (including spouses if married), former places of residence, occupation details, military service, church and social organization affiliations, and more. There are often ancestry details included that cannot be found in any other type of genealogical record.
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JEFFERSON RAY, one of the leading farmers of Hammond Township, was born August 30, 1845, in Spencer County, Ind., being a son of A. and Maria (Hackleman) Ray. (See sketch of Thomas Ray). He remained at home working on the farm until attaining his majority. Not being satisfied with his meager education, he accordingly entered the high school at Rockport, where he remained about a year, when he withdrew and entered Asbury University at Greencastle, Ind. After his return from college he taught school for three winters. April 5, 1865, his marriage with Caroline Emmons was celebrated. After marriage he bought a farm which he conducted, and in connection with which he followed flat-boating for several years. October 20, 1872, his wife died leaving four children, Leora, George, Leona and Clarence. May 21, 1882, Mr. Ray was again married to Sallie E. Harris, a native of Indiana. Both he and wife are members of the Methodist Episcopal Church. Politically he is a Republican and is one of the enterprising men of the township.
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This family biography is one of 344 biographies included in The History of Spencer County, Indiana portion of the book: History of Warrick, Spencer and Perry Counties Indiana published in 1885 by Goodspeed, Bros. & Co. For the complete description, click here: Spencer County, Indiana History and Genealogy
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