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Wife Minnie Ellen RAY
Born: 1879
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Father: Samuel Paul RAY (1837-1920)
Mother: Margaret ALLEN (1842-Abt 1879) 1
Husband John WHEELER
Born: Abt 1793 - VA
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Died: 16 Aug 1871 - NC 2
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Marriage: Abt 1820
Noted events in his life were:
• Milit-Beg 3, 1861
John Wheeler was, at age 68, in 28th NC Infantry Co. B. After more than
a year's service, at age 69, he was medically discharged--Due to 'Age and
a diseas(e) of the liver'.
See Families of Yancey, Vol 13, Issue 4, pg. 41
• Milit-End 3, 16 May 1862
Certificate of Disability -- John Wheeler, Co. B, 29th Regt, N.C. Troops
John wheeler of capt. William B. Creasmon Company B, 29 Reg., N.C. Troops
( C.S.A.) was enlisted by Capt. William B. Creasmon 29 Regt. N.C. Troops
at Burnsville on the 3 day of July 1861 to serve one year, was born in
Washington County and state of VA, sixty eight years of age six feet 1
in. high - Fare complexion Hazle eyes Gray hair by profession when
enlisted a minister been unfit for duty. the constitution of the above
named soldier wa much inpard by reason of age and a diseas of the liver
cald dispepsia befor he came into the service the diet in camps not
suiting his diseas he has become entirely unfit for duty given in
duplicate at C. G. Tenn. the 15th day of May 1862. William B.
Creasmon Capt., Commanding Company
I certify that I examined the said John Wheeler of Capt Creasmons Company
29th Regt N. C. Troops and found him incapable of performing the duties
of a soldier because of a diseased leg from effects of fever and his age
( 69 yrs. ) he left the regt last Decr & has not returned but I am
confidant now that if he was here he would be of no service to the
Confederate Army. John Yancey Surgeon 29th Regt N.C. Troops P.S.
The above named soldier has a large field of labor in his profession
W.B.C.
approved respectfully forwarded Robt B. Vance Col Comdg 29th Regt N.C.
Troops
To be discharged By comm'd of Brig Gen. Stevenson Jno I. Reeve
Hd Qtr 2' Brig Dept of E. Tenn Cumberld Gap May 16, 1862
Obtained at the National Archives, Washington, D.C.
John Wheeler and his son John H. were in the same regiment, enlisted the
same day from Yancey County and were infantry privates.
from Blanche McKay
Famiilies of Yancey, Vol. 13, Issue 4, pg. 41
• Land Grant 3, 5 Oct 1836 - North Carolina
Thos. H. Blount & Wm. A. Blount of Beaufort Co., Executors of last will
of John G. Blount decd to John Wheeler of Yancey Co..$75..200 acres in
Yancey Co. on Bolens creek beg. on Stephen McMahans line S 40 on Austins
line..E 20..S80..20 poses..S 20..E 110..N 11 E 165..E 105..N 11 W 175..W
40..N 150..W 140..S 40..E 68 W/ Thos Rays line..S 25 E 130..S 11 E 119.W
68..S 11 E 40..S 79 W 100..W 40 to beg..200 acres originally granted John
G. Blount..in pres of N Blackstock & Wm A. Hensly.
From "Index and Abstract of Deeds, Yancey Co., NC, Deed Book I" pg. 146
• Land Deals 3, 11 Aug 1837 - North Carolina
John Wheeler of Yancey Co. to Samuel Austin of Yancey Co..$50..in Yancey
Co. on waters of Cainy River beg Beech on Stephen McMahan's line..S 40,
on Austin's line..E 20..S 80..W 20..S 20..E 110..N 11 E 170..S 79 W to
hickory..S 40 to beg..100 acres..in pres of J W McElroy & John Ledford.
From From "Index and Abstract of Deeds, Yancey Co., NC, Deed Book I" pg
290
• 1870Census 4, 10 Jul 1870 - Pensacola Township, North Carolina
Wheeler, John, 76, M, w, farmer, real estate = 500, personal = 100 b. NC
Roda, 65, f, w, keeping house, b NC
Elkins, Nancy, 15, f, w, at home, b NC
Martin L, 13, m, w, at home, b NC
Mitchell, 11, m, w, at home, b NC
Elizabeth, 8, f, w, b NC
Sarah, 5, f, w, b NC
dwelling 23, family 23
Wife Rhoda RAY
AKA: WHEELER
Born: 1805
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Father: Thomas L. RAY Jr. (Abt 1772-After 1843)
Mother: Ivey HENSLEY (Abt 1773- )
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• 1880Census 4, Jun 1880 - Pensacola Twp, North Carolina
Rodica? Wheeler, W, F, 74, widow, invalid, Born NC, parnets born NC, has
consumption
Elkins, Sarah A. W, F, 17, single, grandaughter, housekeeping, born NC,
parents born NC
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1 F Joyce Caroline WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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2 M John Henry WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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3 F Lucinda WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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Spouse: Nathan O. ALLEN (living)
4 F Elizabeth Elvira WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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5 F Dorcey Caroline WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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6 F Susan WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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7 F Clarissa WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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8 F Sarah Paulina WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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9 F Minerva Jane WHEELER (details suppressed for this person)
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10 M Thomas Ray WHEELER
Born: Abt 1826 - North Carolina
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Spouse: Clarissa\Clarenda RIDDLE (1825-Abt 1880) 5 6
Marr: Bef 1845
General Notes for Child Thomas Ray WHEELER
In Thomas Ray Jr.'s will Rhoda Ray Wheeler's heir, Thomas Ray Wheeler is
mentioned.
Husband Robert Justice RAY
Born: 1881 - Barnardsville, North Carolina
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Died: May 1886 - Hospital, Knoxville
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Father: James Allen RAY (1849-1914)
Mother: Nancey Malinda BURLESON ( -1944)
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Was accidently shot while traveling by train.
Husband Robert M. RAY 7
Born: 1871 7
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Father: Montraville RAY (1833- )
Mother: Mary Elizabeth AUSTIN (1831- )
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Husband Arthur Russell THOMSON (details suppressed for this person)
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Wife Ruby Jo Ollie RAY 8
Born: 22 Nov 1902 - Roger Mills, Oklahoma 8
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Died: 10 Dec 1989 - Springfield, Missouri 8
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Father: Joseph Lafayette RAY (1842-1933)
Mother: Elizabeth Dixon McNUTT (1880-1958)
Husband Samuel A. RAY 7
Born: 1868 7
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Husband Samuel Ervin RAY 7
Born: 13 Jul 1896 - Pittsburg, OR 7
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Mother: Nancey Malinda BURLESON ( -1944)
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Wife Sylvia WILKIMORE (details suppressed for this person)
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Husband Samuel P.C. RAY
Born: Abt 1827 - North Carolina 9
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Mother: Hannah Agnes GILLESPIE (Abt 1794- )
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Husband Joseph L RICE
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Died: 1864 - Cumberland Gap, TN(Civil War) 9
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Marriage: 27 Mar 1845 9
Wife Sarah RAY
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Born: Abt 1817 - North Carolina 9
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Father: James (Big Jim) RAY (1783- )
Mother: Hannah Agnes GILLESPIE (Abt 1794- )
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1 M Noah RICE (details suppressed for this person)
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2 F Jane RICE (details suppressed for this person)
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3 M Wilson RICE (details suppressed for this person)
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4 F Sarah RICE (details suppressed for this person)
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5 M Jesse RICE (details suppressed for this person)
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Civil War Vet. Served with the Union, killed in action Cumberland Gap,TN 9
Husband Solomon L (Rhea) RAY
Born: 20 May 1792
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Mother: Cecelia RAY
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