John Ray b. Abt 1745 d. 22 Jan 1823 Manchester, New Hampshire: Craig and Marjorie Walsh Geneology Website

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Name	John Ray
Birth	Abt 1745
Gender	Male
Adopted	Adopted by General Stark after parents died aboard ship coming from England was the family story, however, there is no record of General Stark ever being on an ocean voyage so this was apparently untrue. No record is available concerning his birth or adoption. But he was apparently raised by the Stark family.
Land	1772	Manchester, New Hampshire [1]
	General Stark's Land "In 1772 he [General Stark] deeded to John Ray (traditionally 'brought up from a boy') a part of the home farm, the only family transfer for years to come. 'Johnny Ray' had married 'Mary Russell,' presumably a sister of James [Russell] of Bow [New Hampshire]. In 1801 the General sold to John Stark the 'northerly part of the far I now live on,' reserving 200 acres off the south west side 'which I have willed to my grandson, John Stark, which now lives with me.' "In 1806 he deeded this lot to the young man not waiting for the will. The original Stark farm now comprises the finest residential portion of the city of Manchester. Even in 1904 it was estimated to be worth $3,500,000 (Roland Rowell General John Stark's Home Farm, Manchester Historic Association). In 1765 the General was taxed only $6.00 on the whole of it."
Military Service	According to an e-mail received from the Daughters of the American Revolution on 26 Jan 2009: A search of our Patriot Index provided the information found below. RAY, John Birth: MA 1744 Service: NH Rank: PS Death: NH 22 Jan 1823 Patriot Pensioned: No Widow Pensioned: No Children Pensioned: No Heirs Pensioned: No Spouse: (1) Mary Russell He is an established patriot. We cannot tell you if you can be a member [of the DAR] or not -- only the professional genealogists who examine the applications make that decision. [2]
Death	22 Jan 1823	Manchester, New Hampshire
	According to headstone, died at age 78 on 22 Jan 1823
Burial	Valley Cemetery, Manchester, New Hampshire
Person ID	I025	Walsh - Wilson Family Tree \| Carolyn
Last Modified	27 Jan 2009

Family Mary Page Russell, b. 26 Feb 1755, Haverhill, Essex, Massachusetts d. 08 Oct 1817 (Age 62 years)

Marriage 1775

Obtained from a family tree on Ancestry.com, attributed to "J. Nelson Howell, grandson of Edith Spidle"

Children

	1. Edward Ray, b. 08 Mar 1776, Derryfield (Manchester), New Hampshire
	2. Mary Ray, b. 28 Mar 1778, Derryfield (Manchester), New Hampshire
	3. Colonel John Ray, Jr., b. 24 Jan 1780, Derryfield (Manchester), New Hampshire d. 13 Oct 1847, Manchester, New Hampshire (Age 67 years)
+	4. James Ray, b. 20 Mar 1782, Derryfield (Manchester), New Hampshire d. 15 Jun 1852, Manchester, New Hampshire (Age 70 years)
+	5. Stark Ray, b. 18 Aug 1784, New Hampshire d. 04 Feb 1866, New Hampshire (Age 81 years)
	6. Jeremiah Ray, b. 25 Aug 1786, Derryfield (Manchester), New Hampshire d. 03 Mar 1859, Manchester, New Hampshire (Age 72 years)
	7. Russell Ray, b. 1791, Manchester, New Hampshire
	8. Elizabeth Ray, b. 17 Jun 1793, Derryfield (Manchester), New Hampshire
	9. Sarah Ray, b. 07 Oct 1795, Derryfield (Manchester), New Hampshire
	10. Axie Ray

Family ID F505778177 Group Sheet | Family Chart

Last Modified 31 May 2010

Event Map

	Land - General Stark's Land "In 1772 he [General Stark] deeded to John Ray (traditionally 'brought up from a boy') a part of the home farm, the only family transfer for years to come. 'Johnny Ray' had married 'Mary Russell,' presumably a sister of James [Russell] of Bow [New Hampshire]. In 1801 the General sold to John Stark the 'northerly part of the far I now live on,' reserving 200 acres off the south west side 'which I have willed to my grandson, John Stark, which now lives with me.' "In 1806 he deeded this lot to the young man not waiting for the will. The original Stark farm now comprises the finest residential portion of the city of Manchester. Even in 1904 it was estimated to be worth $3,500,000 (Roland Rowell General John Stark's Home Farm, Manchester Historic Association). In 1765 the General was taxed only $6.00 on the whole of it." - 1772 - Manchester, New Hampshire
	Death - 22 Jan 1823 - Manchester, New Hampshire

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Documents » Slide Show		1790 United States Federal Census - John Ray and John Stark The 1790 United States Federal Census shows John Ray living in Derryfield (Hillsborough County), New Hampshire alongside John Stark. Year: 1790; Census Place: Derryfield, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M637_5; Image: 0213. Ancestry.com. 1790 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2000. Original data indexed from: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Heads of Families at the First Census of the United States in the Year 1790. Washington, D.C.: Government Printing Office, 1908.
		1820 United States Census - John and James Ray - Manchester, New Hampshire The 1820 United States Census shows John Ray and James Ray living, with their families, in Manchester [Hillsborough] New Hampshire. Year: 1820; Census Place: Manchester, Hillsborough, New Hampshire; Roll: M33_61; Page: 858; Image: 188. Ancestry.com. 1820 United States Federal Census [database on-line]. Provo, UT, USA: The Generations Network, Inc., 2004. Original data: United States of America, Bureau of the Census. Fourth Census of the United States, 1820. Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, 1820. M33, 142 rolls.
		Sworn Statement of John Ray A signed statement dated 10 April 1818 by John Ray "of lawful age" concerning the service of Ephraim Stevens of Manchester, New Hampshire in 1777-1780. Sworn before John Stark. From the collection of The National Archives at www.footnote.com Publication Number: M804 Publication Title: Revolutionary War Pension and Bounty-Land Warrant Application Files Publisher: NARA State: New Hampshire Veteran Surname Starts With: S Veteran Surname: Stevens Veteran Given Name: Ephraim Pensioner Surname: [BLANK] Pensioner Given Name: [BLANK] Service: N H Pension Number: S. 43988
		Revolutionary War Rolls - John Ray According to the official stamp and seal, "This copy was verified [...] in the R & P [Records and Pensions] Office, War Department, in November 1895, by comparing the copy with the original record, which was then returned to the Adjutant General of New Hampshire, by whom it had been loaned to the R & P Department." The document indicates, "This may sertify that I Inlisted as a soldier to serve in the American Armey for the term of two months in the year 1776 in Capt. McConnels Company and Cornal Boldens Regiment in the White Plane Expedition which service was done in behalf of the town of Derryfield for which service I Expected as bounty to have £3.0.0 the same as that other Received for the same time. -- John Russ "State of New Hampshire, Hillsborough ss - Derryfield December 22 1787 then the above named Jhn Russ made oath that the foregoing Sertificate by him sined is true -- Before me, John Stark, Jus Peace "John Ray Enoch Hervey Ebenezer Coston served the same turn for which they expected the like Bounty." Publication M246, Folder 180 (via footnote.com) - Page 732-733
		John [Kay] Ray Service Record - Revolutionary War John [Kay] Ray, McLanghan Company, Stark's Regiment, appears with the rank of Private on a Pay Roll of Captain Henry Dearborn's Company in Colonel Arnold's detachment for Canada, enlisted out of Colonel Stark's and Colonel Poor's Reg't, from the time of entry in said regiments to Sept. 1st, 1775, Revolutionary War. Dated: (not dated) Time of entry: Apr 22 1775 Time in service: 4 months 7 days Wages per month: 4.0.1 [presumably £4.0.1] Amount of wages: £8.9.4 Coat and blanket: 1 - 16 No. miles travel at 1d: 48 "4" Whole amount: £10 9 4 Source: Publication Number: M881 Publication Title: Compiled Service Records of Soldiers Who Served in the American Army During the Revolutionary War Publisher: NARA Date: 1775-1785 State: New Hampshire Regiment: First (Stark's) Regiment Record Type: Individual Surname Starts With: R Surname: Ray Given Name: John Obtained from www.footnote.com
		Revolutionary War Rolls - Amount due to the men of Dearborn's Company - John Ray - Page 217 "The above is a True Roll of the Company that March'd from Cambridge [Massachusetts] to Quebec with me in the year 1775. Henry Dearborn, Capt." According to Wikipedia: "In September 1775, Benedict Arnold led a force of 1,100 Continental Army troops on an expedition through the wilderness of what is now Maine that was part of a two-pronged invasion of the British Province of Quebec. The other expedition, led by Richard Montgomery, invaded Quebec from Lake Champlain. "Arnold's expedition was a success in that he was able to bring a body of troops to the gates of Quebec City. However, the expedition was beset by troubles as soon as it left the last significant outposts of civilization in Maine. There were numerous difficult portages as the troops moved up the Kennebec River, and the boats they were using frequently leaked, spoiling gunpowder and food supplies. The height of land between the Kennebec and the Chaudière River was a swampy tangle of lakes and streams, where the traversal was complicated by bad weather; one quarter of the troops turned back at this point. The descent down the Chaudière resulted in the destruction of more boats and supplies as the inexperienced troops were unable to control the boats in its fast-moving waters. "By the time Arnold reached the outskirts of civilization along the Saint Lawrence River in November, his force was reduced to 600 starving men. They had traveled over almost 400 miles through untracked wilderness. This did not prevent Arnold's troops, with assistance from the local Canadiens, from crossing the Saint Lawrence on November 13 and 14, and attempting to put Quebec City under siege. Failing in that effort, Arnold withdrew to Point-aux-Trembles until Montgomery arrived to lead an attack on the city." Name: John Ray Time of first Inlistment [sic]: 24 Apr 1775 Under whom: McLaughlin What Regt: Stark Pay received: £6.0.0 What's due up to first Sept: £2.9.4 Publication Number: M246 Publication Title: Revolutionary War Rolls, 1775-1783 Publisher: NARA State: New Hampshire Military Org: Arnold's Detachment Date Range: 1775 Folder: 43

Headstones		John Ray Headstone in the Garland Plot at Valley Cemetery, Manchester, New Hampshire Inscription: "In memory of Mr. John Ray who died Jan 22 1823 in the 78 year of his age." Photograph courtesy of Jack Stanton.
Headstones		Enlargement of inscription on John Ray's headstone at Valley Cemetery, Manchester, New Hampshire Photograph courtesy of Jack Stanton

[S4963] Howard Parker Moore, Life of General John Stark of New Hampshire, Page 494 (Reliability: 2).
By Howard Parker Moore, 1949, self-published. Reprinted by Higginson Book Company, 148 Washington Street, Salem, Massachusetts 01970. Tel (978) 745-7170 www.higginsonbooks.com
[S4984] DAR Patriot Index, (http://www.dar.org/natsociety/pi_lookup.cfm#lform) (Reliability: 3).