Philip Ray, an old and respected citizen of Gill Township, this county, died at his residence, Wednesday, March 9, of lung disease. Mr. Ray was an old soldier, and a man who made many friends wherever known. Peace to his ashes. (Clay Center Times, March 17, 1887)
Philip Ray, an old and respected citizen of Gill Township, this county, died at his residence, Wednesday, March 9, of lung disease. Mr. Ray was an old soldier, and a man who made many friends wherever known. Peace to his ashes. (Clay Center Times, March 17, 1887)
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Pvt. 62 IL Inf. (Captured by Confederates at the Battle of Holly Springs, in Mississippi; held prisoner and later ransomed.)
Gravesite Details
According to his obituary, Clay County probate files and the sexton's records, his death occurred March 9, 1887, although the
