Sarah Ann (Jackson) Ray (1846 - 1928)

Born 1 Jul 1846 in New York

Ancestors

Wife of Augustine Ray — married 2 Jan 1868 in Manhattan, New York County, New York, United States

Died 1928 at about age 81 in New York City, New York, United States

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Biography

Sarah (Jackson) Ray is a part of US Black heritage.

Sarah was born in 1846. She was the daughter of John Jackson and Mary Springfield. She passed away in 1928.

In the 1850 census, Sarah (age 4) was in New York City, New York County, New York, United States.^[1]

In the 1855 census, Sarah (age 9) was the child of John C Jackson in Ward 9, Brooklyn City, Kings, New York, United States.^[2]

In the 1860 census, Sarah (age 13) was at 1st Division 20th Ward New York City, New York, New York, United States.^[3]

Sarah (age 21), daughter of John C Jackson & Mary Springsted, married Augustus F Ray (age 25 years) on 2 January 1868 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[4]

Sarah (age 21), daughter of John C. Jackson & Mary Springstal, married Agusteen Ray (age 25) on 2 January 1868 in New York County, New York, United States.^[5]

In the 1870 census, Sarah (age 25) was enumerated in two census records in New York City, New York County, New York, United States.^{[6] [7]}

Sarah's daughter Edith Ray was born on 19 July 1876 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.^[8]

Sarah's son Ray was born on 5 July 1878 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.^[9]

In the 1880 census, Sarah (age 34), Laundress, was the married daughter of Mary A. Jackson in New York City, New York County, New York, United States.^[10]

Sarah's son Rey was born on 24 July 1882 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.^[11]

Sarah's son Earl Ray was born on 15 January 1887 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.^[12][13]

Sarah's daughter Edith Ray married Levi Perkinson on 18 December 1895 in New York County, New York, United States.^[14]

In the 1900 census, A (age 54) was the widowed head of household in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States.^[15][16]

Sarah's son Norman L Ray married Sadie B. Davis on 31 March 1903 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[17][18]

In the 1905 census, Sarah (age 59y) was the head of household in Manhattan, A.D. 23, E.D. 16, New York, New York.^[19][20]

Sarah was in a record in 1907-1933 in United States.^[21][22]

Sarah's son Augustine Ray died on 6 July 1909 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[23]

In the 1915 census, Sarah (age 68) was the mother of Edith L Perkinson in Queens, New York City, New York, United States.^[24]

Sarah's son Arthur T Roy married Effie Bonnie King on 10 July 1915 in Kings, New York, United States.^[25]

In the 1920 census, Sarah (age 79) was the widowed mother of Arthur Ray in Queens, New York City, New York, United States.^[26]

Sarah, daughter of John Jackson & Mary Springfeld, died (age 82) on 3 September 1928 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[27]

Sarah's daughter Edith Perkinson died on 3 June 1941 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[28]

Sarah's son <rey> was baptised in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[29]

Sarah's daughter Edith Ray was baptised in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.^[30]

Sources

1. ↑ 1850 Census: "United States Census, 1850"
   citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M432; Line: 10; Digital film/folder number: 004202061_001_M967-QK8; FHL microfilm: 444259; Image number: 591; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01106-4
   FamilySearch Record: MCB7-6RN (accessed 28 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-69BQ-H3N
   Sarah Jackson (4) in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. Born in New York.
2. ↑ 1855 Census: "New York State Census, 1855"
   citing Line: 32; Digital film/folder number: 005207202; FHL microfilm: 1930198; Image number: 143
   FamilySearch Record: K6W9-3RZ (accessed 28 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33SQ-GB53-VHP
   Sarah Ann Jackson (9) child in household of John C Jackson (34) in Ward 9, Brooklyn City, Kings, New York, United States.
3. ↑ 1860 Census: "United States Census, 1860"
   citing Page: 83; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M653; Digital film/folder number: 005170408; FHL microfilm: 803817; Image number: 530; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01772-3
   FamilySearch Record: MCWX-7R9 (accessed 28 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9BSH-XY5
   Sarah Jackson (13) at 1st Division 20th Ward New York City, New York, New York, United States. Born in New York.
4. ↑ Marriage: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007458802; FHL microfilm: 001671676; Image number: 54
   FamilySearch Record: Q2CN-8W5V (accessed 28 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: 3QS7-99ZH-6H8H
   Sarah A Jackson (21) marriage to Augustus F Ray (25 years) on 2 Jan 1868 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
5. ↑ Marriage: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
   citing Digital film/folder number: 007587099; FHL microfilm: 1544129; Packet letter: G; Indexing batch: M00571-6
   FamilySearch Record: 24Z5-HLX (accessed 28 April 2024)
   Sarah Jackson (21) marriage to Agusteen Ray (25) on 2 Jan 1868 in New York County, New York, United States.
6. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 99; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 25; Digital film/folder number: 004276908; FHL microfilm: 000552552; Image number: 223; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01600-2
   FamilySearch Record: M8VS-SG5 (accessed 28 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HY-DZ4S-13Y
   Sarah Ray (25) in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. Born in New York.
7. ↑ 1870 Census: "United States Census, 1870"
   citing Page: 50; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: M593; Line: 3; Digital film/folder number: 004274855; FHL microfilm: 000552510; Image number: 346; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N01596-0
   FamilySearch Record: M86S-1RQ (accessed 28 April 2024)
   FamilySearch Image: S3HT-6LJ4-DZT
   Sarah A Ray (24) in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. Born in New York.
8. ↑ Birth of daughter Edith Ray: "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909"
   citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 188411 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,105
   FamilySearch Record: 271W-S2S (accessed 28 April 2024)
   Edith Ray born to Sarah Jackson on 19 Jul 1876 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.
9. ↑ Birth of son Ray: "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909"
   citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 236407 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,129
   FamilySearch Record: 27B1-L1P (accessed 28 April 2024)
   Ray born to Sarah Ann Jackson on 5 Jul 1878 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.
10. ↑ 1880 Census: "United States Census, 1880"
    citing Volume: 1; Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T9; Affiliate Line Number: 00044; Digital film/folder number: 005161560; FHL microfilm: 1254880; Image number: 701; Sheet number: 380; Sheet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: MZ68-XJM (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9YB6-7XH
    Sarah A Ray (34), married daughter, Laundress, in household of Mary A. Jackson (58) in New York City, New York County, New York, United States. Born in New York, United States.
11. ↑ Birth of son Rey: "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909"
    citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 344621 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,174
    FamilySearch Record: 271R-R8S (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Rey born to Sarah Jackson on 24 Jul 1882 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.
12. ↑ Birth of son Earl Ray: "New York, New York City Births, 1846-1909"
    citing Manhattan, New York, New York, United States, reference cn 478817 New York Municipal Archives, New York; FHL microfilm 1,322,217
    FamilySearch Record: 2WMV-2Z3 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Earl Ray born to Sarah Jackson on 15 Jan 1887 in Manhattan, New York, New York, United States.
13. ↑ Birth of son Earl Ray: "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004196804; FHL microfilm: 1322217
    FamilySearch Record: FDBZ-3HJ (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Earl Ray born to Sarah Jackson on 15 Jan 1887 in New York County, New York, United States.
14. ↑ Marriage of daughter Edith Ray: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007586962; FHL microfilm: 1493452; Packet letter: M; Indexing batch: M00170-4
    FamilySearch Record: 24C2-W55 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah A Ray's daughter Edith Ray marriage to Levi Perkinson on 18 Dec 1895 in New York County, New York, United States.
15. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 60; Digital film/folder number: 004114700; FHL microfilm: 1241127; Image number: 729; Sheet number: 20; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00701-0
    FamilySearch Record: MS2D-Z68 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-69BQ-2SC
    A Sarah Ray (54), widowed head of household in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. Born in New York.
16. ↑ 1900 Census: "United States Census, 1900"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T623; Line: 60; Digital film/folder number: 004114700; FHL microfilm: 1241127; Image number: 729; Sheet number: 20; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N00701-0
    FamilySearch Record: MS2D-Z68 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: S3HT-69BQ-2SC
    A Sarah Ray (54), widowed head of household in The Bronx, New York City, New York, United States. Born in New York.
17. ↑ Marriage of son Norman L Ray: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007589590; FHL microfilm: 1570972; Packet letter: H; Indexing batch: M00793-5
    FamilySearch Record: 243S-8W9 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah Jackson's son Norman L Ray marriage to Sadie B. Davis on 31 Mar 1903 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
18. ↑ Marriage of son Norman L Ray: "New York Marriages, 1686-1980"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007589590; FHL microfilm: 1570972
    FamilySearch Record: F63K-K1H (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah Jackson's son Norman L Ray marriage to Sadie B. Davis on 31 Mar 1903 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
19. ↑ 1905 Census: "New York State Census, 1905"
    citing p. 51, line 16, various county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 1,433,099
    FamilySearch Record: SPFV-MWM (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YSRS-FHT
    Sarah Ray (59y) head of household in Manhattan, A.D. 23, E.D. 16, New York, New York. Born in United States.
20. ↑ 1905 Census: "New York State Census, 1905"
    citing p. 51, line 16, various county clerk offices, New York; FHL microfilm 1,433,099
    FamilySearch Record: SPFV-WD2 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 9Q97-YSRS-FC8
    Sarah Ray (59y) head of household in Manhattan, A.D. 23, E.D. 16, New York, New York. Born in United States.
21. ↑ Record of Sarah A Ray: "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933; Affiliate Publication Number: M850; Digital film/folder number: 004695680; FHL microfilm: 001635883; Image number: 38
    FamilySearch Record: 2M2T-7YN (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939K-FHQD-3C
    Name: Sarah A Ray; Role: BEN; Misc Flag Mil Information: Army Widow; System Of Record: SLS.
22. ↑ Record of Sarah A Ray: "United States Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933"
    citing Affiliate Publication Title: Veterans Administration Pension Payment Cards, 1907-1933; Affiliate Publication Number: M850; Digital film/folder number: 004695680; FHL microfilm: 001635883; Image number: 38
    FamilySearch Record: 2M2T-7YV (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 939K-FHQD-3C
    Name: Sarah A Ray; Role: BEN; Misc Flag Mil Information: Army Widow; System Of Record: SLS.
23. ↑ Death of son Augustine Ray: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004002880; FHL microfilm: 1323220; Record number: 80; Packet letter: A
    FamilySearch Record: 2W9V-XMT (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah Jackson in death record for son Augustine Ray 6 Jul 1909 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
24. ↑ 1915 Census: "New York State Census, 1915"
    citing Page: 47; Line: 6
    FamilySearch Record: K9GD-TZK (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah A Ray (68) mother in household of Edith L Perkinson (39) in Queens, New York City, New York, United States.
25. ↑ Marriage of son Arthur T Roy: "New York, New York City Marriage Records, 1829-1938"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 007468302; FHL microfilm: 001613741; Image number: 988
    FamilySearch Record: Q2CK-5X6P (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 3QSQ-G9ZD-7KXB
    Sarah Jackson's son Arthur T Roy marriage to Effie Bonnie King on 10 Jul 1915 in Kings, New York, United States.
26. ↑ 1920 Census: "United States Census, 1920"
    citing Affiliate Name: The U.S. National Archives and Records Administration (NARA); Affiliate Publication Number: T625; Line: 77; Digital film/folder number: 004966725; FHL microfilm: 1821231; Image number: 1085; Sheet number: 40; Sheet letter: B; Packet letter: A; Indexing batch: N02088-2
    FamilySearch Record: MVMS-7CL (accessed 28 April 2024)
    FamilySearch Image: 33S7-9RJF-5DY
    Sarah Ray (79), widowed mother, in household of Arthur Ray (41) in Queens, New York City, New York, United States. Born in New York.
27. ↑ Death: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004193268; FHL microfilm: 2056707; Record number: 89; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: 24MS-KH1 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah Ann Ray death 3 Sep 1928 (born 1 Jul 1846), daughter of John Jackson & Mary Springfeld, in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
28. ↑ Death of daughter Edith Perkinson: "New York, New York City Municipal Deaths, 1795-1949"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004180298; FHL microfilm: 2130232; Record number: 48; Packet letter: C
    FamilySearch Record: 2WRN-M6L (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah Jackson in death record for daughter Edith Perkinson 3 Jun 1941 in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
29. ↑ Baptism of son <rey>: "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004195993; FHL microfilm: 1322174; Record number: 13277514
    FamilySearch Record: HQ1G-Y4N2 (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah Jackson's son <rey> baptism in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.
30. ↑ Baptism of daughter Edith Ray: "New York Births and Christenings, 1640-1962"
    citing Digital film/folder number: 004193953; FHL microfilm: 1322105; Record number: 13167496
    FamilySearch Record: HQYW-R53Z (accessed 28 April 2024)
    Sarah Jackson's daughter Edith Ray baptism in Manhattan, New York City, New York, United States.