In 1882 he advertised his business as "practical jeweler and silversmith". The business was located at Pasko's old stand on East Main Street. Repairing promptly done at reasonable prices. A stock of clocks, watches and jewelry on hand. Remember the place, Pasko's old stand, East Main Street.
Independent--August 4, 1898
Died--Ray--On Monday morning, August 1, 1898, Mr. W. L. Ray.
William L. Ray was born in Jackson County, Missouri, December 25, 1830; enlisted at Fort Leavenworth in the Mexican War (Note: The Mexican War was from 1846-1848), and in the war for the Union in 1863, in the Eleventh Missouri Cavalry. He was married in 1850 and was the father of four daughters and two sons. Mrs. John Hillsted of Marvin, Miss Lottie Ray of Denver, Colorado, Emmet Ray of Ft. DuChene, Utah, and John Ray, of Iowa are those of his children, together with his faithful wife, who survive him. The cause of his death was an eating cancer on his left cheek that made its first appearance about a year ago and continued to work its ravages on him until the whole side of his face was gone. The poor sufferer, toward the last, could take no nourishment, and death was a relief. He died in the full belief of a better and brighter life for him beyond the grave.
William L. Ray moved to this county and located on a homestead on the Solomon River just above where now is Lone Star school house in 1874, and in 1875 moved to Kirwin where he has continually resided up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Kirwin Post G.A.R. which reminds us of the sad fact that our country's defenders in perilous times of the sixties are one by one obeying the last call of the bugle. How sad and yet how stern this reality, and, as we lay him to rest, we can only sigh and ask ourselves who will be the next to answer that call.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Glick, and the remains interred in the Kirwin Cemetery Monday afternoon. The G.A.R. conducted the ceremony at the cemetery, the casket being wrapped in "old glory", and it was very impressive.
Additional Information: His wife is Mary E. Duncan (Dunkin). He married her in Nodaway County, Missouri, on March 12, 1850.
A different obituary--Kirwin Globe, August 5, 1898
DIED:--At his home in Kirwin, Monday Aug. 11 [August 1?], 1898, Wm. L. Ray; aged 67 years, 7 months and 6 days.
Wm. Ray was born in Jackson County Mo., Dec 25, 1830. In 1846 when 16 years of age he enlisted in the Mexican service and served his country faithfully during the two years of this war. In 1850 he was married. In 1863 when our nation needed more soldiers, he went to the front as a member of the 11th Mo., Cavalry and was discharged in 1865. In 1873 he came with his family to Kirwin where he has resided up to the time of his death. About 18 months ago a cancer appeared on his face. Medical aid was of no avail. He suffered untold agonies without murmur or complaint. The angel of death was to him a welcome caller, to relieve him from the pain and sadness of this life and usher him into the joys of the world to come.
Uncle Billy, as he has been called for years, was one of the old land marks of this place. A man of cheerful disposition and pleasant ways. All who knew him were his friends. He was an acceptable member of the M. E. church of this city. He died as he lived, trusting in the name of Jesus. The remains were interred in the Kirwin cemetery Monday evening. The G A R Post of this place had charge of the services. Rev. G. M. Glick officiating.
The 1870 census shows:
Home in 1870: Yell, Boone, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Perry Dallas County
Household Members: Name Age
William C Ray 39
Mary E Ray 38
John W Ray 18
Elizabeth M Ray 16
Keziah A Ray 14
Mary F Ray 12
Otis C Ray 2
Thomas E Ray 2/12
The 1880 census shows Wm. L. Ray, age 48, his wife, Mary E., age 48, son, Thomas E. Ray, age 19, and daughter, Lettie J., age 7.
The 1885 Kansas census show him, Wm L., (age 55) his wife, Mary E., (age 54) and daughter Lettie J, (age 11) all living in Kirwin, Phillips County, KS.
The 1895 Kansas census shows him, W. L. living in Kirwin, Phillips County, Kansas, with his wife, M.E. He was age 64 and she was 63.
Independent--August 4, 1898
Died--Ray--On Monday morning, August 1, 1898, Mr. W. L. Ray.
William L. Ray was born in Jackson County, Missouri, December 25, 1830; enlisted at Fort Leavenworth in the Mexican War (Note: The Mexican War was from 1846-1848), and in the war for the Union in 1863, in the Eleventh Missouri Cavalry. He was married in 1850 and was the father of four daughters and two sons. Mrs. John Hillsted of Marvin, Miss Lottie Ray of Denver, Colorado, Emmet Ray of Ft. DuChene, Utah, and John Ray, of Iowa are those of his children, together with his faithful wife, who survive him. The cause of his death was an eating cancer on his left cheek that made its first appearance about a year ago and continued to work its ravages on him until the whole side of his face was gone. The poor sufferer, toward the last, could take no nourishment, and death was a relief. He died in the full belief of a better and brighter life for him beyond the grave.
William L. Ray moved to this county and located on a homestead on the Solomon River just above where now is Lone Star school house in 1874, and in 1875 moved to Kirwin where he has continually resided up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Kirwin Post G.A.R. which reminds us of the sad fact that our country's defenders in perilous times of the sixties are one by one obeying the last call of the bugle. How sad and yet how stern this reality, and, as we lay him to rest, we can only sigh and ask ourselves who will be the next to answer that call.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Glick, and the remains interred in the Kirwin Cemetery Monday afternoon. The G.A.R. conducted the ceremony at the cemetery, the casket being wrapped in "old glory", and it was very impressive.
Additional Information: His wife is Mary E. Duncan (Dunkin). He married her in Nodaway County, Missouri, on March 12, 1850.
A different obituary--Kirwin Globe, August 5, 1898
DIED:--At his home in Kirwin, Monday Aug. 11 [August 1?], 1898, Wm. L. Ray; aged 67 years, 7 months and 6 days.
Wm. Ray was born in Jackson County Mo., Dec 25, 1830. In 1846 when 16 years of age he enlisted in the Mexican service and served his country faithfully during the two years of this war. In 1850 he was married. In 1863 when our nation needed more soldiers, he went to the front as a member of the 11th Mo., Cavalry and was discharged in 1865. In 1873 he came with his family to Kirwin where he has resided up to the time of his death. About 18 months ago a cancer appeared on his face. Medical aid was of no avail. He suffered untold agonies without murmur or complaint. The angel of death was to him a welcome caller, to relieve him from the pain and sadness of this life and usher him into the joys of the world to come.
Uncle Billy, as he has been called for years, was one of the old land marks of this place. A man of cheerful disposition and pleasant ways. All who knew him were his friends. He was an acceptable member of the M. E. church of this city. He died as he lived, trusting in the name of Jesus. The remains were interred in the Kirwin cemetery Monday evening. The G A R Post of this place had charge of the services. Rev. G. M. Glick officiating.
The 1870 census shows:
Home in 1870: Yell, Boone, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Perry Dallas County
Household Members: Name Age
William C Ray 39
Mary E Ray 38
John W Ray 18
Elizabeth M Ray 16
Keziah A Ray 14
Mary F Ray 12
Otis C Ray 2
Thomas E Ray 2/12
The 1880 census shows Wm. L. Ray, age 48, his wife, Mary E., age 48, son, Thomas E. Ray, age 19, and daughter, Lettie J., age 7.
The 1885 Kansas census show him, Wm L., (age 55) his wife, Mary E., (age 54) and daughter Lettie J, (age 11) all living in Kirwin, Phillips County, KS.
The 1895 Kansas census shows him, W. L. living in Kirwin, Phillips County, Kansas, with his wife, M.E. He was age 64 and she was 63.
In 1882 he advertised his business as "practical jeweler and silversmith". The business was located at Pasko's old stand on East Main Street. Repairing promptly done at reasonable prices. A stock of clocks, watches and jewelry on hand. Remember the place, Pasko's old stand, East Main Street.
Independent--August 4, 1898
Died--Ray--On Monday morning, August 1, 1898, Mr. W. L. Ray.
William L. Ray was born in Jackson County, Missouri, December 25, 1830; enlisted at Fort Leavenworth in the Mexican War (Note: The Mexican War was from 1846-1848), and in the war for the Union in 1863, in the Eleventh Missouri Cavalry. He was married in 1850 and was the father of four daughters and two sons. Mrs. John Hillsted of Marvin, Miss Lottie Ray of Denver, Colorado, Emmet Ray of Ft. DuChene, Utah, and John Ray, of Iowa are those of his children, together with his faithful wife, who survive him. The cause of his death was an eating cancer on his left cheek that made its first appearance about a year ago and continued to work its ravages on him until the whole side of his face was gone. The poor sufferer, toward the last, could take no nourishment, and death was a relief. He died in the full belief of a better and brighter life for him beyond the grave.
William L. Ray moved to this county and located on a homestead on the Solomon River just above where now is Lone Star school house in 1874, and in 1875 moved to Kirwin where he has continually resided up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Kirwin Post G.A.R. which reminds us of the sad fact that our country's defenders in perilous times of the sixties are one by one obeying the last call of the bugle. How sad and yet how stern this reality, and, as we lay him to rest, we can only sigh and ask ourselves who will be the next to answer that call.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Glick, and the remains interred in the Kirwin Cemetery Monday afternoon. The G.A.R. conducted the ceremony at the cemetery, the casket being wrapped in "old glory", and it was very impressive.
Additional Information: His wife is Mary E. Duncan (Dunkin). He married her in Nodaway County, Missouri, on March 12, 1850.
A different obituary--Kirwin Globe, August 5, 1898
DIED:--At his home in Kirwin, Monday Aug. 11 [August 1?], 1898, Wm. L. Ray; aged 67 years, 7 months and 6 days.
Wm. Ray was born in Jackson County Mo., Dec 25, 1830. In 1846 when 16 years of age he enlisted in the Mexican service and served his country faithfully during the two years of this war. In 1850 he was married. In 1863 when our nation needed more soldiers, he went to the front as a member of the 11th Mo., Cavalry and was discharged in 1865. In 1873 he came with his family to Kirwin where he has resided up to the time of his death. About 18 months ago a cancer appeared on his face. Medical aid was of no avail. He suffered untold agonies without murmur or complaint. The angel of death was to him a welcome caller, to relieve him from the pain and sadness of this life and usher him into the joys of the world to come.
Uncle Billy, as he has been called for years, was one of the old land marks of this place. A man of cheerful disposition and pleasant ways. All who knew him were his friends. He was an acceptable member of the M. E. church of this city. He died as he lived, trusting in the name of Jesus. The remains were interred in the Kirwin cemetery Monday evening. The G A R Post of this place had charge of the services. Rev. G. M. Glick officiating.
The 1870 census shows:
Home in 1870: Yell, Boone, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Perry Dallas County
Household Members: Name Age
William C Ray 39
Mary E Ray 38
John W Ray 18
Elizabeth M Ray 16
Keziah A Ray 14
Mary F Ray 12
Otis C Ray 2
Thomas E Ray 2/12
The 1880 census shows Wm. L. Ray, age 48, his wife, Mary E., age 48, son, Thomas E. Ray, age 19, and daughter, Lettie J., age 7.
The 1885 Kansas census show him, Wm L., (age 55) his wife, Mary E., (age 54) and daughter Lettie J, (age 11) all living in Kirwin, Phillips County, KS.
The 1895 Kansas census shows him, W. L. living in Kirwin, Phillips County, Kansas, with his wife, M.E. He was age 64 and she was 63.
Independent--August 4, 1898
Died--Ray--On Monday morning, August 1, 1898, Mr. W. L. Ray.
William L. Ray was born in Jackson County, Missouri, December 25, 1830; enlisted at Fort Leavenworth in the Mexican War (Note: The Mexican War was from 1846-1848), and in the war for the Union in 1863, in the Eleventh Missouri Cavalry. He was married in 1850 and was the father of four daughters and two sons. Mrs. John Hillsted of Marvin, Miss Lottie Ray of Denver, Colorado, Emmet Ray of Ft. DuChene, Utah, and John Ray, of Iowa are those of his children, together with his faithful wife, who survive him. The cause of his death was an eating cancer on his left cheek that made its first appearance about a year ago and continued to work its ravages on him until the whole side of his face was gone. The poor sufferer, toward the last, could take no nourishment, and death was a relief. He died in the full belief of a better and brighter life for him beyond the grave.
William L. Ray moved to this county and located on a homestead on the Solomon River just above where now is Lone Star school house in 1874, and in 1875 moved to Kirwin where he has continually resided up to the time of his death. He was a member of the Kirwin Post G.A.R. which reminds us of the sad fact that our country's defenders in perilous times of the sixties are one by one obeying the last call of the bugle. How sad and yet how stern this reality, and, as we lay him to rest, we can only sigh and ask ourselves who will be the next to answer that call.
The funeral services were held at the residence, conducted by Rev. Glick, and the remains interred in the Kirwin Cemetery Monday afternoon. The G.A.R. conducted the ceremony at the cemetery, the casket being wrapped in "old glory", and it was very impressive.
Additional Information: His wife is Mary E. Duncan (Dunkin). He married her in Nodaway County, Missouri, on March 12, 1850.
A different obituary--Kirwin Globe, August 5, 1898
DIED:--At his home in Kirwin, Monday Aug. 11 [August 1?], 1898, Wm. L. Ray; aged 67 years, 7 months and 6 days.
Wm. Ray was born in Jackson County Mo., Dec 25, 1830. In 1846 when 16 years of age he enlisted in the Mexican service and served his country faithfully during the two years of this war. In 1850 he was married. In 1863 when our nation needed more soldiers, he went to the front as a member of the 11th Mo., Cavalry and was discharged in 1865. In 1873 he came with his family to Kirwin where he has resided up to the time of his death. About 18 months ago a cancer appeared on his face. Medical aid was of no avail. He suffered untold agonies without murmur or complaint. The angel of death was to him a welcome caller, to relieve him from the pain and sadness of this life and usher him into the joys of the world to come.
Uncle Billy, as he has been called for years, was one of the old land marks of this place. A man of cheerful disposition and pleasant ways. All who knew him were his friends. He was an acceptable member of the M. E. church of this city. He died as he lived, trusting in the name of Jesus. The remains were interred in the Kirwin cemetery Monday evening. The G A R Post of this place had charge of the services. Rev. G. M. Glick officiating.
The 1870 census shows:
Home in 1870: Yell, Boone, Iowa
Race: White
Gender: Male
Post Office: Perry Dallas County
Household Members: Name Age
William C Ray 39
Mary E Ray 38
John W Ray 18
Elizabeth M Ray 16
Keziah A Ray 14
Mary F Ray 12
Otis C Ray 2
Thomas E Ray 2/12
The 1880 census shows Wm. L. Ray, age 48, his wife, Mary E., age 48, son, Thomas E. Ray, age 19, and daughter, Lettie J., age 7.
The 1885 Kansas census show him, Wm L., (age 55) his wife, Mary E., (age 54) and daughter Lettie J, (age 11) all living in Kirwin, Phillips County, KS.
The 1895 Kansas census shows him, W. L. living in Kirwin, Phillips County, Kansas, with his wife, M.E. He was age 64 and she was 63.
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