Orange County Indexed
The Ray surname
The Ray name in Orange County Indexed: 1,473 historical records, 36 people in the chronology and 1 heading in books and archives.
- In the records
- 1753 to 1911
most named in the 1790s
- Deeds 1753–1873
- Tax lists 1755–1790
- Wills 1764–1892
- Court minutes 1777–1818
- Marriages 1780–1911
- Records of enslaved people 1797–1853
- In the chronology
- 1784 to 1993 36 people in 143 entries, most in the 1930s
- In books and archives
- 1 family heading
- Places in its deeds and wills
- Little River (73), Great Alamance Creek (17), Eno River (17), Hillsborough (12), Forresters Creek (11), Great Road (10), Mountain Creek (8), Little Alamance Creek (8)
- Married into
- Sykes 10, Smith 9, Woods 6, Wilson 6, Thompson 5, McDaniel 4, Robinson 4, Roach 4, Rountree 4, Barlow 3, Bradford 3, Cates 3 · the marriages
- Often named with
- Cain 28, McCauley 28, Thompson 26, Mebane 22, Taylor 21, Walker 20, Kirkland 17, Allison 17, Nichols 16, Campbell 16, Wilson 14, Leathers 14
- People with a page here
- Dwight Ray, Gilbert W. Ray
- Search beyond these records
- Ray in Ancestry Library Edition (on the library’s public computers; add Orange County, North Carolina as a place)
- HeritageQuest, through NC LIVE (anywhere, with your OCPL library card; search Ray there)
- Ray in Orange County records on FamilySearch (free account)
Drawn from the records below. Families named together, or married to one another, are leads to follow, not proof of kinship. A similar spelling may be another family, and two people of the same name are not necessarily the same person.
In the chronology 36 people
The people of this surname named in the county’s dated events, as the names index lists them. Each printed name is its own heading; names that may be one person are not merged.
- Ray, Arthur W. 1 entry, 1905
- Ray, Atlas 1 entry, 1910
- Ray, Benjamin W. 1 entry, 1932
- Ray, Bennie 2 entries, 1898–1910
- Ray, Bennie F. 1 entry, 1880
- Ray, Benson 1 entry, 1958
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Ray, Bill 3 entries, 1972–1977
- late January 1972: UNC physicist Earl Mitchell enters the race for the Orange County Board of Commissioners
- September 27, 1973: The state utilities study commission approves the prospectuses for selling UNC's utilities
- October 10, 1977: Orange County's elections chairman declines to investigate student registration complaints
- Ray, Billy 1 entry, 1977
- Ray, C. E., Jr. 1 entry, 1932
- Ray, Calvin 1 entry, 1953
- Ray, Charles 1 entry, 1925
- Ray, Charles E., Jr. 2 entries, 1931–1933
- Ray, Clyde 1 entry, 1929
- Ray, D. S. 1 entry, 1862
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Ray, David 6 entries, 1793–1810
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- March 20, 1793: Hillsborough gets the first post office in Orange County
- February Term 1794: John Walker resigns as county treasurer and David Ray succeeds him
- May Term 1807: The court appoints James Webb treasurer of public buildings
- August 29, 1809: The court frees nine people under Absalom Tatom's will, who take the name Tatom
- May Term 1809: The court lets the treasurer of public buildings hire a keeper for the courthouse
- May Term 1810: The court elects Josiah Turner sheriff of Orange County
- Ray, David S. 1 entry, 1863
- Ray, Dwight 32 entries, 1920–1959
- Ray, Estelle 1 entry, 1909
- Ray, Frank 3 entries, 1956–1993
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Ray, Gilbert 11 entries, 1930–1959
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- 1930–1963: Orange County's property revaluations, 1930–1963
- by December 12, 1930: County names township tax assessors for the 1931 revaluation
- February 16, 1932: County accountant reports Orange retiring $112,377 in bonds
- August 13, 1932: Orange County Young Democrats organize at Hillsborough and elect L. J. Phipps president
- by September 19, 1946: Orange County's 1946 tax valuation reaches $18.8 million
- November 1947: Chapel Hill aldermen call a $275,000 bond election for sewage works and streets
- July 30, 1947: Chapel Hill names county accountant Gilbert Ray city manager
- January 26, 1948: Chapel Hill orders traffic lights for the post office corner
- by February 3, 1949: Chapel Hill adopts a new building code
- February 7, 1949: The county decides to collect the Chapel Hill special school district tax
- by June 18, 1959: Bonner D. Sawyer buys the Hillsborough building that houses the News of Orange County
- Ray, Gilbert W. 53 entries, 1925–1949
- Ray, Gurnie H. 1 entry, 1925
- Ray, J. C. 1 entry, 1930
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Ray, J. Clyde 4 entries, 1925–1930
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- April 1925: Lawyer J. Clyde Ray finishes a two-story office building with a restaurant on Churton Street
- March to November 1927: Chapel Hill Community Club women question local legislators on the women's bills
- 1927: The women's legislative program, 1927
- June 7, 1930: Orange County Democrats choose Umstead for state senate in the June primary
- Ray, James G. 1 entry, 1937
- Ray, John 1 entry, 1792
- Ray, Mamie 1 entry, 1961
- Ray, N. V. 3 entries, 1887–1898
- Ray, Sarah 2 entries, 1784–1806
- Ray, Tom 2 entries, 1910–1932
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Ray, W. H. 7 entries, 1925–1930
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- by August 28, 1925: Farmers of the Antioch and Damascus sections haul gravel to surface the roads west of Carrboro
- 1928–1929: Orange County in the 1928 election and the new county board, 1928–1929
- December 3, 1928: New Orange County commissioners take office as George Johnston is sworn in at his sickbed
- November 6, 1928: Orange voters elect W. T. Sloan sheriff and a Carrboro Republican to the commissioners
- January 7, 1929: John Hanner returns to the county board and is chosen chairman
- 1930–1963: Orange County's property revaluations, 1930–1963
- by December 12, 1930: County names township tax assessors for the 1931 revaluation
- Ray, W. M. 1 entry, 1888
- Ray, William 1 entry, 1968
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Ray, William C. 7 entries, 1954–1976
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- 1954–1986: Choosing Orange County's sheriff, 1954–1986
- July 23, 1964: Arrowhead Farms partners Bill Ray and Bobby Nichols sell off their dairy herd
- December 7, 1964: Harvey D. Bennett becomes chairman of the county commissioners
- 1972–1984: Flora Garrett, Richard Whitted and the county board, 1972–1984
- by February 1, 1974: Former county commissioner William C. Ray announces against Sheriff Buck Knight
- August 17, 1976: Orange County Democrats re-elect Commissioner Richard Whitted and send Willhoit and Ray to a runoff
- September 14, 1976: Donald Willhoit wins the runoff for the Orange County Board of Commissioners
- Ray, William D. 1 entry, 1855
- Ray, William H. 1 entry, 1933
In books and archives 1 heading
Subject headings from the library catalogs Orange County Indexed gathers. A family heading collects genealogies and family papers; a person heading, the works about that person.
- Ray family family, 1 work
In the historical records 1,473 records
285 deeds, 27 records of enslaved people, 271 marriages, 792 court minutes, 28 tax list entries and 70 wills and papers, oldest first. Every record that names someone of this surname, as the record spells it; choose a collection to narrow the list. Ray marriages in full · Search the name in every collection
1750s
- 1753DeedsJohn Rutherford to James Ray, 1753
- 1755DeedsGranville to James Ray, 13 May 1755
- 1755Tax listsThe 1755 list of tithables: James Ray
1760s
- 1764DeedsWilliam Mebane to James Ray, February 1764
- 1764DeedsMichael Synnot to William Ray, February 1764
- 1764DeedsJames Ray to William Mebane, February 1764
- 1764DeedsJohn Dunnagan to William Ray, February 1764
- 1764DeedsEarl Granville to James Ray, May 1764
- 1764WillsWill of William Brown
- 1765DeedsJames Ray to Teasley Hodge, May 1765
- 1766DeedsJames Ray to William Petty, August 1766
- 1766DeedsPatrick Bogan to John Ray, August 1766
- 1766DeedsCharles Clanton to Thomas Ray, November 1766
- 1767DeedsCharles Adams to Robert Ray, February 1767
1770s
- 1770DeedsJohn Ray to William Ray, 14 February 1770
- 1770DeedsRobert Corley & wife Sarah to James Ray, 20 April 1770
- 1770DeedsJames Ray to John Ray, 14 February 1770
- 1770WillsWill of Robert Donaldson
- 1777Court minutesThomas Hart, John Ray, James Freeland and Wm. Rainey qualified as justices.
- 1778Court minutesThe February court convened; eleven named justices subscribed the test and took their seats.
- 1778Court minutesThe sheriff returned twenty named jurors.
- 1778Court minutesBill of Sale, Hannah Buffington to Joseph Ray.
- 1779Court minutesNineteen grand jurors were sworn, with Michael Holt as foreman.
- 1779Court minutesWilliam Ray was appointed overseer from his house to Widow Wood’s.
- 1779Court minutesSixteen named jurors were appointed for Superior Court at Hillsborough on October first.
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray Joseph
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray John Esqr
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray William
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray John
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray David
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray Robert
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray William
- 1779Tax listsThe 1779 tax list: Ray Hugh
1780s
- 1780DeedsWilliam Ray to Thomas Hunt, 28 June 1780
- 1780DeedsStephen Wilson to William Ray, 10 May 1780
- 1780DeedsWilliam Ray to Stephen Wilson, 28 May 1780
- 1780DeedsWilliam Ray to Stephen Wilson, 11 February 1780
- 1780DeedsNorth Carolina to William Ray, 13 March 1780
- 1780MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Susanah Patterson
- 1780Court minutesThe court convened with justices William Courtney, John Ray and John Tapley Patterson present.
- 1780Court minutesA special court met to appoint a commissioner, with five named justices present.
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Ray, Joseph (Hillsborough District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Ray, John (Hillsborough District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Ray, William (Caswell District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Ray, William Jun (Caswell District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Ray, John (Caswell District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Ray, Hugh (Caswell District)
- 1780Tax listsThe 1780–81 tax lists: Ray, David (Caswell District)
- 1781DeedsJacob Richards to William Ray, 13 June 1781
- 1781Court minutesA special court met to correct an entry-taker tax error concerning Capt. Wm. Ray’s property in St. Marys District.
- 1781Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, Thomas Taylor, John Ray and Wm. M'Cauley present.
- 1781Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, John Ray, William McCauley and Wm. McCauley present.
- 1781WillsWill of Thomas Clark
- 1782MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert Ray and Allendar Mardock
- 1782MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert Ray and Hannah Messey
- 1782Court minutesFourteen grand jurors were sworn, with Thomas Taylor as foreman.
- 1782Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, Jno. Steel, John Walker and 2 others present.
- 1782Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Walker, John Taylor, John Ray and 2 others present.
- 1782Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, Eli McDaniel, Archer Grissom and 2 others present.
- 1782Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Joseph Ray granted to Lydde Ray; sureties James Mebane.
- 1783DeedsStephen Wilson to William Ray, 24 February 1783
- 1783Court minutesJames Freeland, John Ray and Thomas Douglas were appointed to divide Solomon Debow’s estate and report at next court.
- 1783Court minutesLydda Ray returned the inventory of Joseph Ray’s estate.
- 1783Court minutesDeed, Stephen Wilson to Wm. Ray.
- 1783Court minutesA twelve-person jury was appointed to lay out a road from Caswell County through the Abercrombie mill to John Baker’s.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices William McCauley, John Ray and John Steel present.
- 1783Court minutesJohn Ray and Abram Allen were appointed poll inspectors for the next election.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, John Ray, James Freeland and Eli McDaniel present.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, John Ray, James Freeland and Eli McDaniel present.
- 1783Court minutesAdministration of the estate of David McBride granted to Wm. Ray; sureties Nicholas Gibbs and John Ray.
- 1783Court minutesJames Linley, orphan of Simon, was bound to Robert Ray.
- 1783Court minutesWm. Ray was appointed overseer from Little River to Widow Brittain’s Branch.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, Robert Campbell, William McCauley and 2 others present.
- 1783Court minutesThirty people were appointed jurors for next court.
- 1783Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Freeland, John Ray and Eli McDaniel present.
- 1783Court minutesRobt. Ray was appointed overseer from Cross Roads to Linley’s Mill.
- 1783Court minutesWm. Ray and Robt. Hunter were excused from jury service at this court.
- 1783Court minutesWm. Ray was appointed overseer from Allamance to Whitehead’s Creek.
- 1784MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Holgan and Fanney Ray
- 1784MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and [blank]
- 1784MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Caty Ray
- 1784MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Ruthey Holloway
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Ray, John Walker and James Freeland present.
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Ray, John Hawkins and Wm. Rainey present.
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Ray, John Elliott and Wm. Ansley present.
- 1784Court minutesJohn Ray was appointed to receive taxable-property lists for Hillsborough District.
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Nichols, John Wray, John Taylor and 4 others present.
- 1784Court minutesTwelve jurors were listed.
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, James Carrington and John Ray present.
- 1784Court minutesJno. Ray was ordered to pay on the same terms as Thomas Hall.
- 1784Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Ray, Elie McDaniel, John Taylor and 2 others present.
- 1785Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, John Ray and Archibald Grisham present.
- 1785Court minutesSeventeen grand jurors were sworn, with Thos. Trice as foreman.
- 1785Court minutesThe court convened with justices James Carrington, Jno. Ray and Jno. Taylor present.
- 1785Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, Jno. Ray and James Carson present.
- 1785Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, Jno. Ray and Rob. Campbell present.
- 1785Court minutesA jury was sworn in James Ray’s case against James Baldridge.
- 1785Court minutesThe same jury heard James Ray’s case against James Baldridge.
- 1785Court minutesThe court reconvened at four o’clock with John Butler, John Ray and James Elliott present.
- 1785Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, Eli McDaniel and Jno. Ray present.
- 1785WillsBond: Jno. Ray
- 1786DeedsNorth Carolina to William Ray, 25 August 1786
- 1786Court minutesDeed, John Graves Senr. to John Graves Junr., proved by Wm. Ray.
- 1786Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to summon jurors John Barbie, Alexr. Piper, John Connelly and 29 others for next term.
- 1786Court minutesThe named grand jury was impanelled and sworn.
- 1786Court minutesDavid Ray was exempted from poll tax.
- 1786Court minutesWm. Ray proceeded against David Pasmore as assignee.
- 1786Court minutesWm. Ray received an insolvency allowance for 640 acres.
- 1786WillsBill of sale: Griscal McCallister to Mary Clark
- 1787DeedsWilliam McBroom to David Ray, 23 January 1787
- 1787DeedsWilliam Ray & George Laws Jr & Charles Dunagan & Lazarus Tilley & Moses Leathers & Judith Stagg to Judith Stagg, 26 February 1787
- 1787DeedsWilliam Ray & Mary Ray to John Cain, 30 October 1787
- 1787MarriagesMarriage bond: Charles Ray and Sarah Woods
- 1787Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices Eli McDonald, Jno Ray, Jas Freeland and Wm Waters present.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury awarded Wm Trice one penny in damages plus costs against Simon Adamson.
- 1787Court minutesDeed, William McBroom to David Ray, proved in court.
- 1787Court minutesThe jury found that Mark Patterson executed the deed at issue in the surviving partners’ action.
- 1787Court minutesThe court appointed John McDannel as road overseer, replacing Wm Ray.
- 1787WillsWill of Thomas Pratt
- 1788DeedsHenry Thompson to William Ray, 27 May 1788
- 1788DeedsEdmund Fanning by Sheriff to David Ray, 7 November 1788
- 1788DeedsJohn Ray & James Carrington to William Courtney, 8 April 1788
- 1788MarriagesMarriage bond: James Robinson and Margaret Ray
- 1788MarriagesMarriage bond: Michal Robinson and Jennet Ray
- 1788MarriagesMarriage bond: David Ray and Rebeckah Hargues
- 1788Court minutesThe court ordered the old route through Thompsons to Hillsborough reopened, assigned listed residents’ laborers, and named Watters and Es…
- 1788Court minutesThe court ordered orphan James Abbot bound to Wm Ray until age twenty-one.
- 1788Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, Jno Ray and Wm Watters present.
- 1788Court minutesThe court allowed the collector’s listed insolvent-tax credits (Wm Ray).
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed Carson and Ray to examine and settle executor James Murdock’s accounts for Moses Gwin’s estate.
- 1788Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices Jno Taylor and Jno Ray present.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury returned a verdict favoring Rob’t Tinnen against J M Whitney.
- 1788Court minutesJno Ray was fined seven shillings for talesman nonattendance; the court remitted the fine after hearing his explanation.
- 1788Court minutesDeed, William Hodge & Wife to Thomas Holgan, proved by Robert Ray Jr.
- 1788Court minutesDeed, John Stockert to Nicholas Cunce, proved by Jno Ray.
- 1788Court minutesThe court appointed three men to assess Hillsborough’s taxable property for the year (Absalom Tatom, Wm Lytle, Dav’d Ray).
- 1788Court minutesThe jury was sworn in Allison’s action against Newman; no finding was recorded.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury awarded Mumford and Mallett £10.16.7 plus costs against Wm Newman.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury awarded Allison and St Laurence £23.17.1 plus costs against Umstead and his unnamed wife.
- 1788Court minutesThe jury rejected Bracken’s ownership claim to land attached as Brown’s property; Bracken appealed and filed bond and reasons.
- 1788Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Farmer’s appeal against Newman.
- 1788Court minutesThe record listed prospective jurors without an accompanying summons order.
- 1789DeedsWilliam Ray to George Fogleman, 3 May 1789
- 1789DeedsRebecca McClelan to James Ray, 31 August 1789
- 1789DeedsJosiah Watts by John Nichols Sheriff to David Ray, 19 November 1789
- 1789Court minutesThe jury was sworn in Hoser’s action against Caruthers; no verdict was recorded.
- 1789Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon twelve named jurors for the next Superior Court.
- 1789Court minutesThe court ordered five-year-old Jno Ray bound to an adult also named Jno Ray until age twenty-one.
- 1789Court minutesOn appeal, the jury awarded Leticia Higgins £6,10 plus costs against Isaac Gattes.
- 1789Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices John Ray, John Walker, Wm Watters and Wm Nunn present.
- 1789Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices John Ray, James Carson and Baxter Kind present.
- 1789Court minutesThe court appointed three commissioners to settle Thomas Pratt’s estate accounts with executor David Ray and report during the term.
- 1789Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices Jno Walker, Jno Ray, Jno Taylor and Wm Courtny present.
- 1789WillsReceipt: Robert Ray
1790s
- 1790DeedsHenry Thompson to David Ray, 14 July 1790
- 1790DeedsRobert Ray Sr to John Ray, 1 January 1790
- 1790DeedsRobert Ray Sr to Robert Ray Jr, 1 January 1790
- 1790Court minutesThe court ordered orphan Thomas Hughs bound to Jno Ray until age twenty-one to learn farming.
- 1790Court minutesThe court appointed three men to assess Hillsborough’s taxable property for the year (Sterling Harris, Wm Lytle, David Ray).
- 1790Court minutesThe jury convicted Andrew Brooks and imposed a £5 fine plus costs.
- 1790Court minutesThe May county court opened in Hillsborough with three justices present.
- 1790Court minutesTaylor was called and nonsuited in his action against Bigalow.
- 1790Court minutesThe jury awarded Rob’t Tinen £33 plus costs against Cox.
- 1790Court minutesThe jury awarded Wm Ray one penny plus costs against Dav’d Pasmore.
- 1790Court minutesThe court ordered the Jamison–Berry warrant proceedings returned for review and stayed further action pending its hearing.
- 1790Court minutesThe court appointed twelve men to survey the proposed road from Rays Lane to Haw Branch and report next term.
- 1790Court minutesThe court ordered jurors James Dinon, Thomas Denon, James Beason and 27 others summoned for the November county court.
- 1790Court minutesDeed, Henry Keck to Frederick Keck, proved by Wm Ray.
- 1790Court minutesDeed, Henry Thompson to Dav’d Ray, proved by Abso Tatom.
- 1790Court minutesDeed, Peter Mallett to Wm Watters, proved by Dav’d Ray.
- 1790Court minutesDeed, Wm Newman to Wm Watters, proved by Dav’d Ray.
- 1790Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices John Ray, John Walker and Nich’s Gibbs present.
- 1790Court minutesThe court conditionally fined thirteen absent jurors and issued further process.
- 1790Court minutesThe court resumed its sitting with justices Jno Ray, Wm Watters and T H Perkins present.
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: James Ray (Hillsborough District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Robt. Ray (Hillsborough District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Charles Ray (Hillsborough District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: John Ray (Hillsborough District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: David Ray (Hillsborough town District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: John Ray (Caswell District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Wm. Ray (Caswell District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Wm. Ray (Caswell District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Robt. Ray (Caswell District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Wm. Ray, Sr. (Caswell District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: James Ray (St. Mary’s District)
- 1790Tax listsThe 1790 tax list: Wm. Ray, Sr. (St. Mary’s District)
- 1790WillsBill of sale: James Wires to George Foust
- 1791DeedsWilliam Ray to James Latta, 3 February 1791
- 1791MarriagesMarriage bond: William Clindenin and Mary Ray
- 1791Court minutesThe jury found for James Tho[r]nton and company against Pomphrit Herndon, but the award amount was omitted.
- 1791Court minutesThe court appointed Jno Ray collector for Caswell’s 1790 taxes; the bond notation was unfinished.
- 1791Court minutesThe court kept Andrew Ray with reputed father Jno Ray, annulled the second indenture to another Jno Ray, and corrected the child’s record…
- 1791Court minutesDeed, William Ray to James Latta, proved by John Latta.
- 1791Court minutesDeed, Henry Thompson to William Ray, acknowledged in court.
- 1791Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices John Ray, Andrew Murdock and Nicholas Gibbs present.
- 1791Court minutesJonathan Lindley and Wm Ray were assigned to review Jno Spurlin and Rachel Morrow’s administration accounts for Wm Morrow’s estate.
- 1791Court minutesJustices Jno Walker, George Danael, Wm Lytle and 21 others attended the election of a new sheriff.
- 1791Court minutesWm Ray was discharged after Jonathan Lindley proved his handwriting and established that the writ concerned someone else.
- 1791Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Ray, Jonathan Lindley, Wm Lytle and James Patterson present.
- 1791Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Jno Ray, Jonathan Lindley, Sterling Harris and And Burke present.
- 1791Court minutesThe court assigned a jury to survey a requested diversion toward the mineral spring on James Hoggs land.
- 1791Court minutesThe court excused Jno Long and David Ray from jury attendance.
- 1791Court minutesJoseph Hews was apprenticed to Wm Ray until twenty-one; Ray promised a horse and clothing upon completion.
- 1791Court minutesJno Ray won damages and costs against Mark Patterson and unnamed others.
- 1791Court minutesBarton won damages and costs against Elliott on appeal.
- 1791WillsWill of Nathaniel Patterson
- 1791WillsWill of Jacob Albright
- 1792DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to James Latta, 24 February 1792
- 1792DeedsJesse Miller to John Ray, 20 October 1792
- 1792DeedsJesse Miller to John Ray, 25 October 1792
- 1792DeedsRobert Ray Jr to William Ray Jr, 28 October 1792
- 1792MarriagesMarriage bond: James Morrow and Christean Ray
- 1792MarriagesMarriage bond: George Ray and Martha Robinson
- 1792Court minutesThe jury found the bond unpaid and awarded Wm Merrit damages and costs against Elliott and Barton.
- 1792Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Ray granted to Susanah Ray; sureties Wm Ray and Wm Patterson.
- 1792Court minutesA jury was sworn in Thomas Davis’s case against Thomas Mulholland and unnamed others.
- 1792Court minutesThe jury acquitted James McAdams of the indictment.
- 1792Court minutesWm Courtny, Dav’d Ray and Walter Alves were assigned to assess town property and report to the clerk.
- 1792Court minutesJean Underwood was bound to John Ray, who promised reading instruction, customary freedom provisions and a spinning wheel.
- 1792Court minutesDeed, William Ray to James Latta, proved by Joseph Clendennen.
- 1792Court minutesDeed, Robert Ray to John Ray, proved by William Ray.
- 1792Court minutesWm Ray was appointed overseer of the recorded road section.
- 1792Court minutesAfter a jury reported opening the route, James McDaniel became overseer with workers James Stockard, Joseph Clendening, William Ray and 2…
- 1793DeedsJohn Ray to James Tinnen, 9 January 1793
- 1793DeedsJohn Brooks to William Cain & David Ray, 26 February 1793
- 1793DeedsJohn Ray to James Latta, 25 July 1793
- 1793DeedsJesse McComb to John Ray, 10 April 1793
- 1793DeedsJohn Ray to George Foust, 6 March 1793
- 1793DeedsWilliam Ray to George Foust, 2 March 1793
- 1793DeedsWilliam Ray to James Stockard, 4 March 1793
- 1793DeedsJames Forrest to Jon Ray, 18 December 1793
- 1793DeedsJesse Miller to John Ray, 1793
- 1793DeedsJesse Miller to John Ray, 1793
- 1793DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to James Stockard, 1793
- 1793DeedsJohn Ray to George Foust, 1793
- 1793DeedsWilliam Ray to George Foust, 1793
- 1793MarriagesMarriage bond: James H Ray and Ann Latta
- 1793Court minutesOn Joseph Taylor’s motion, Wm Ray was discharged from custody after apparent satisfaction of Thomas Farmer’s judgment and costs.
- 1793Court minutesThe court directed the sheriff to summon jurors Sam’l Pike, Wm Rodgers, John Pike and 30 others for next term.
- 1793WillsWill of Robert Ray
- 1793WillsBill of sale: John Billups to John Scott
- 1793WillsWill of Philip (x) Snoterly
- 1794DeedsJames Latta to James H Ray, 7 March 1794
- 1794DeedsWilliam Ray to James Hamilton Ray, 6 March 1794
- 1794DeedsJames Latta to James H Ray, 7 March 1794
- 1794MarriagesMarriage bond: Elza Hopkins and Sarah Ray
- 1794MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Mary McGee
- 1794WillsWill of Thomas (x) Hulgan
- 1794WillsWill of Susana Ray
- 1794WillsWill of William Ray
- 1795DeedsWilliam Ray to George Foust, 16 November 1795
- 1795DeedsDavid Ray to Absalom Tatom, 13 June 1795
- 1795DeedsJohn Ray to Henry Cook, 26 December 1795
- 1795MarriagesMarriage bond: George Ray and Polly Stewart
- 1795MarriagesMarriage bond: Hugh Ray and Rachel Lastley
- 1795MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Margarett Hart
- 1795Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Jno Ray and Susanah Ray granted to Wm Ray.
- 1795Court minutesDeed, James Abbot to Daniel Ferree, proved by Wm Ray.
- 1795Court minutesThe jury found James Carson’s covenant unperformed and awarded Wm Ellegard damages and costs.
- 1795Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Jno Ray granted to Wm Ray; sureties John Ray and John Thompson.
- 1795Court minutesIsaac was convicted of petty larceny after enslaved witnesses testified; the court ordered thirty-nine lashes.
- 1795Court minutesFrances Child’s executorship accounts were referred to Wm Courtny and four colleagues for examination.
- 1795Court minutesDeed, James Kennedy to Jesse Lynch, proved by John Ray.
- 1795Court minutesDeed, James Tinnen to George Foust, proved by Wm Ray.
- 1795Court minutesDeed, Wm Ray to George Foust, acknowledged in court.
- 1795WillsWill of George Miller
- 1795WillsWill of Tents Massey
- 1796DeedsWilliam Ray to Jonathan Lindley, 9 June 1796
- 1796DeedsJohn Ray to Jonathan Lindley, 11 April 1796
- 1796Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Ray, Jno Thompson and Jno Hogg present.
- 1796Court minutesWm Ray and Andrew Murdock were appointed to settle Richard Christmas’s executor accounts for Wm Shannon’s estate.
- 1796Court minutesJoseph Allison qualified as constable and offered approved sureties.
- 1796Court minutesJames Mills’s surviving partners recovered on Samuel Dannel’s bond; jurors rejected payment, satisfaction and setoff and converted Virgin…
- 1796Court minutesJurors found for Wm Brownen in John Flintham’s action.
- 1796Court minutesJoseph Brown recovered damages and costs against Stockly Donaldson for breached covenants; jurors found Brown had paid and rejected tende…
- 1796Court minutesThe preceding plaintiff firm recovered damages against Wm Ray; jurors rejected payment and setoff.
- 1796Court minutesThe court allowed county trustee Dav’d Ray compensation for handling county funds.
- 1796Court minutesJurors rejected Andrew Patterson’s claim that Alexander Dugger had undertaken the alleged obligation.
- 1796Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Courtny, James Carson, Jno Ray and 7 others present.
- 1796Court minutesJurors convicted Henry Willis of assault.
- 1796Court minutesAndrew Murdock qualified as sheriff and posted separate bonds for office duties and collection of public and county taxes.
- 1796Court minutesThe court appointed a jury to lay out a road from Trolingers ford toward the road near Haisting Bartlets.
- 1796Court minutesThe court ordered jurors James Thompson, Tho Bracher, Sam’l Stuard and 27 others to attend the specified court term.
- 1796Court minutesDeed, Hugh Mulholland & ?????? to John Sharp, proved by Wm Ray.
- 1796Court minutesDeed, Wm Shepperd Esq Atto &c to Archer Harris, proved by William Ray.
- 1796Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Elza Hopkins granted to Sarah Hopkins; sureties Samuel Torrentine, Wm Hopkins and John Ray.
- 1796WillsWill of James Clark
- 1796WillsWill of John Allison
- 1796WillsWill of John Murdock
- 1797DeedsNorth Carolina to William Ray, 17 April 1797
- 1797DeedsWilliam Ray to Henry Fogleman, 16 November 1797
- 1797DeedsJames H Ray to John Paine, 11 February 1797
- 1797DeedsMartha Ray to John Holmes, 5 June 1797
- 1797DeedsRobert Ray to George Foust, 10 July 1797
- 1797DeedsJohn Taylor to William Cain & David Ray, 21 April 1797
- 1797DeedsWilliam Ray & William Ray & Rachel Chance to James Thompson, 2 December 1797
- 1797DeedsJohn Nichols to James Ray, 10 December 1797
- 1797DeedsNorth Carolina to William Ray, 8 June 1797
- 1797DeedsJohn Ray to John Scott, 8 October 1797
- 1797Records of enslaved peopleDeed of trust: John Taylor to William Cain, David Ray, 21 April 1797
- 1797MarriagesMarriage bond: Joseph Robinson and Sarah Ray
- 1797MarriagesMarriage bond: Joseph Ray and Susanah Wilkinson
- 1797MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert Ray and Elenor Shaw
- 1797Court minutesFrances Dunn recovered damages and costs against And[rew] Brooks on appeal.
- 1797Court minutesJurors acquitted Rhody Berry of petty larceny.
- 1797Court minutesDeed, James Stockard to James Trousdale, proved by John Ray.
- 1797Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Hugh Ray granted to John Thompson and Reubin Smith; sureties Charles Christmas and Rob’t Faucet.
- 1797Court minutesDeed, James Thompson to John McDannel, proved by Wm Ray.
- 1797Court minutesWill of James K Burn, proved by Wm Ray.
- 1797Court minutesThe record reported a defense judgment on demurrer, then an incomplete jury finding and appeal in James Patterson’s action against James…
- 1797Court minutesJohn Thompson recovered damages and costs against James Crutchfield; jurors rejected setoff and found the undertaking timely.
- 1797WillsWill of James K.d.byrn
- 1798DeedsNorth Carolina to John Ray, 5 April 1798
- 1798DeedsThomas Clark to John Ray, 30 August 1798
- 1798DeedsWilliam Clark to John Ray, 30 August 1798
- 1798DeedsJames H Ray to George Foust, 1 November 1798
- 1798MarriagesMarriage bond: Simon Bacum and Mary Ray
- 1798MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Ray and Nicy Lashley
- 1798Court minutesThe court remitted jury nonattendance fines for John Ray, Michael Shoftner, Martin Shoftner and Fred Shoftner.
- 1798Court minutesRobert Carson recovered damages and costs against Wm Fitch on appeal.
- 1798Court minutesJurors acquitted Francis Rickets; the court charged the unnamed prosecutor with costs.
- 1798Court minutesJurors acquitted Wm Dosset of a misdemeanor; the court charged the unnamed prosecutor with costs.
- 1798Court minutesJurors convicted Francis Moreland of assault; the court fined him, and an appeal was requested.
- 1798Court minutesWilliam Ray was appointed to receive taxable property lists.
- 1798Court minutesGeorge Brown recovered bond damages and costs against Rich’d and Isaac Morris; jurors rejected payment and setoff.
- 1798Court minutesWm Shepperd, Empson Bird and James Christmas settled county trustee David Ray’s accounts and reported the balance held.
- 1799DeedsJohn Woods to Charles Ray, 16 August 1799
- 1799DeedsDavid Williams to Robert Ray, 10 May 1799
- 1799MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Ellenor Roach
- 1799Court minutesJurors found for John McRory in Hardy Hurdle’s action.
- 1799Court minutesThe court ordered jurors summoned for the next superior court.
- 1799Court minutesJurors convicted Geo Watson of assault; the court imposed a fine and costs.
- 1799Court minutesThe clerk’s memorandum recorded distribution of assembly acts and journals to Chatham and named recipients (Wm Shepperd, Ro Tinnen, James…
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed Joseph Ray as road overseer.
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed commissioners to divide lands into four shares in Joseph Courtney’s partition case against Allison Williams.
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed James Ray as road overseer, replacing John Warren.
- 1799Court minutesCornfite[?] and Dunkin won damages and costs against James H Keys after jurors found no payment.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, Henry Cook to John Sharp, proved by Wm Ray.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, James H Ray to George Foust, proved by James Stockerd.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, Henry Cook to Peter Noe, proved by William Ray.
- 1799Court minutesThe court appointed Alexander Steward as guardian of John Devonport.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, David Williams to Robert Ray, acknowledged in court.
- 1799Court minutesBurgess Longwith won assault damages and costs against John Ray; jurors found Longwith had not started the assault.
- 1799Court minutesThe court ordered And’w McBroom, Ralph Faucett, William Woods and 27 others summoned for the upcoming court term.
- 1799Court minutesDeed, John Woods to Charles Ray, proved by David Ray.
- 1799Court minutesDavid Ray was reappointed county trustee.
1800s
- 1800DeedsThomas H Perkins to William Ray, 26 July 1800
- 1800DeedsAfrica Parker to William Cain & David Ray & James Yarbrough, 8 December 1800
- 1800DeedsWilliam Ray to Daniel Albright, 29 December 1800
- 1800MarriagesMarriage bond: William Gibson and Rachel Ray
- 1800MarriagesMarriage bond: Samuel Rickets and Nelley Ray
- 1800MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Ray and Polly Woods
- 1800Court minutesThe court recorded Rob’t Morrison, James Morrow, Wm Kirkland and 27 others for jury service.
- 1800Court minutesThe court appointed James Clark as road overseer, replacing Joseph Ray.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Shadrack Holt to Adam Whitsell Sr, proved by William Ray.
- 1800Court minutesBill of Sale, Adam Whitsell to Shadrack Holt, proved by William Ray.
- 1800Court minutesSterling Harris was reelected public-buildings treasurer and furnished security.
- 1800Court minutesJohn Ray and Wm Andley were nonsuited against Joseph Hodge and James Patterson and sought an appeal.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, David Denning to John Lynch, proved by John Ray.
- 1800Court minutesJurors found Thomas Burns had performed his covenants; an appeal was requested with John Ray and Wm Ray as securities.
- 1800Court minutesJurors convicted Barbey Watson of assault.
- 1800Court minutesJurors convicted Rich’d Cates of assault.
- 1800Court minutesThe court quashed Henry Mason’s indictment for altering a hog mark.
- 1800Court minutesJurors convicted Isaac Bracken Sr of trespass.
- 1800Court minutesThe court ordered William Guy, James Turrentine, Robert Tinnen and 27 others summoned for jury service.
- 1800Court minutesCommissioners examined David Ray’s county-trustee accounts and reported receipts, payments and a remaining balance.
- 1800Court minutesFollowing default, Wm Ray received damages against Wm Shepperd; an appeal was requested with approved securities.
- 1800Court minutesDeed, Andrew Murdock to Jacob Wilhoit, proved by William Ray.
- 1801DeedsSamuel Clenny & Henry Thompons Jr by Sheriff to William Cain & David Ray & James Yarbrough, 4 August 1801
- 1801DeedsThomas Mulhollan estate by executor & Andrew Gibson to William Ray, 20 July 1801
- 1801DeedsJacob Wilfong to David Ray & James Yarbrough, 20 January 1801
- 1801DeedsGeorge Herndon to William Cain & David Ray & James Yarbrough, 23 October 1801
- 1801DeedsSamuel Turrentine Sheriff to William Cain & David Ray & James Yarbrough, 14 August 1801
- 1801DeedsJohn Ray to Robert Kimbro, 18 February 1801
- 1801DeedsMary Burke by Marshal to David Ray, 5 June 1801
- 1801Records of enslaved peopleDeed of trust: Jacob Wilfong to David Ray, James Yarbrough, 20 January 1801
- 1801Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): George Herndon to William Cain, David Ray, James Yarbrough, 23 October 1801
- 1801MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Polly Dunagan
- 1801MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Nancy McDaniel
- 1801Court minutesJurors convicted James Ray of assault, but the court arrested judgment after reasons were filed.
- 1801Court minutesThe court appointed James Latta and commissioners to allot David English and other petitioners their shares of David English Sr’s real es…
- 1801Court minutesDeed, John Ray to Robert Kimbrough, acknowledged in court.
- 1801Court minutesDeed, Peter Mallett to George Bradford, proved by David Ray.
- 1801Court minutesDeed of Trust, Africa Parker to William Cain & David Ray & James Yarbrough, proved by John Cabe.
- 1801Court minutesThe court appointed Joseph Ray as road overseer.
- 1801Court minutesDavid Ray, Catlet Campbell and John Casey were appointed to settle Sterling Harris’s public-building accounts.
- 1801Court minutesJames Williams won a balance against Thomas Watts after setoff; the court entered judgment against the unnamed appeal securities.
- 1801Court minutesJurors convicted John Sutton of petty larceny; the court ordered whipping and continued imprisonment until prosecution costs were paid.
- 1801Court minutesEnoch Groom chose John Groom as guardian, and he furnished security.
- 1801Court minutesCatlet Campbell, John Casey and William Kirkland were appointed to review David Ray’s county-trustee accounts.
- 1802DeedsAndrew Gibson & William Ray to James Wilson, 8 January 1802
- 1802DeedsJohn Tilley Sr to James Ray, 20 July 1802
- 1802DeedsThomas Rhew to William Ray Sr, 16 October 1802
- 1802DeedsHenry Thompson Jr to David Ray, 31 March 1802
- 1802DeedsJohn Casey & Thomas Scott to David Ray, 25 May 1802
- 1802DeedsJoseph Dixon to John Ray, 26 May 1802
- 1802DeedsJohn Ray to John Walker, 29 November 1802
- 1802DeedsJohn Patton to Robert Ray, 29 September 1802
- 1802DeedsWilliam Cain & David Ray & James Yarbrough to William Kirkland & William & Whitted & Walter Alves & William Cain & Duncan Cameron, 6 September 1802
- 1802Records of enslaved peopleSale: Henry Thompson Jr to David Ray, 31 March 1802
- 1802Records of enslaved peopleSale: John Casey, Thomas Scott to David Ray, 25 May 1802
- 1802Court minutesJurors convicted John Ray and Thomas Ray but acquitted William Duke; Duke appealed the refusal to charge the prosecutor his costs.
- 1802Court minutesJurors rejected justification and awarded Wm B Mebane nominal assault damages against Thomas Ray.
- 1802Court minutesJurors rejected justification and awarded Wm B Mebane nominal assault damages against John Ray.
- 1802Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Joseph Trice granted to Nelly Trice; sureties James Comb and David Ray.
- 1803DeedsJohn Ray to James Mebane Jr, 1 March 1803
- 1803DeedsDavid Dickie to Joseph Ray, 3 February 1803
- 1803DeedsParham Kirk by Sheriff to William Cain & David Ray, 24 August 1803
- 1803DeedsJohn Ray to John Walker, 9 November 1803
- 1803MarriagesMarriage bond: James Ray and Hannah Lashley
- 1803MarriagesMarriage bond: Matthew Ray and Jane McDaniel
- 1803MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Charlotte Cooper
- 1803Court minutesDavid Ray and Jesse Rice were appointed to audit William Jameson’s estate administration and the guardians’ accounts for his orphans.
- 1803Court minutesDavid Ray, James Yarbro and Abner B Bruce were appointed to settle John Casey’s county-trustee accounts.
- 1803WillsWill of Absolom Tatom
- 1804DeedsCharles Wortham to James Ray, 14 December 1804
- 1804DeedsWilliam Lindsay to James Ray, 25 December 1804
- 1804DeedsJames Ray to John Clement, 19 December 1804
- 1804DeedsRobert Ray to Jonathan Lindley, 1 August 1804
- 1804MarriagesMarriage bond: James Fitch and Isbelle Ray
- 1804MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert Ray and Peggy Bradford
- 1804Court minutesJohn Ray and William Bradford were appointed to settle Empson Bird’s administrators’ accounts.
- 1804Court minutesJames Mebane Jr and John Ray qualified as justices of the peace.
- 1804Court minutesAfter objections to the prior division report, the court appointed James Barnhill and fellow commissioners to divide James Morrow’s land…
- 1804Court minutesDeed, John Ray to James Tinen, proved by Joseph Clendenin.
- 1804WillsWill of Aqillia Jones
- 1805DeedsNathaniel McLemore to David Ray & William Cain & William Kirkland, 27 March 1805
- 1805DeedsJohn McCulloch to David Ray, 8 October 1805
- 1805DeedsJane Baldridge & Margaret Baldridge & Mary Baldridge by guardian to David Ray, 10 October 1805
- 1805DeedsAnne Baldridge to David Ray, 10 October 1805
- 1805DeedsStephen Baldridge to David Ray, 10 October 1805
- 1805DeedsSusannah Baldridge & Charity Baldridge & Josiah Baldridge & Martha Baldridge by guardian to David Ray, 10 October 1805
- 1805DeedsHudson Berry to John Ray, 11 July 1805
- 1805DeedsJohn Murray & Elisabeth Murray to David Ray, 10 October 1805
- 1805Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Nathaniel McLemore to David Ray, William Cain, William Kirkland, 27 March 1805
- 1805MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Sally Clarke
- 1805Court minutesDeed, James Ray to John Clemment, acknowledged in court.
- 1805Court minutesJurors upheld Wm Lockhart Jr’s promise and awarded John Comb damages.
- 1806DeedsJames Pratt to William Kirkland & David Ray & William Cain, 14 May 1806
- 1806DeedsBenjamin Burnside to David Ray & William Cain, 10 June 1806
- 1806DeedsJohn Ray to John Ellison, 24 February 1806
- 1806DeedsCharles Ray to James Faucett, 13 October 1806
- 1806DeedsStephen White Baldridge to David Ray, 5 February 1806
- 1806Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): James Pratt to William Kirkland, David Ray, William Cain, 14 May 1806
- 1806MarriagesMarriage bond: David Ray and Eliza Lashley
- 1806MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Susannah Wells
- 1806MarriagesMarriage bond: Stephen Ray and Nancy Riley
- 1806Court minutesJurors valued the bond, rejected payment and setoff and awarded Andrew Gardner damages against Dishon and Ellis.
- 1806Court minutesJurors valued the bond and awarded Wm Guess damages against Ashby Dunnagan.
- 1806Court minutesJurors found Harlow and Palmer liable within three years and awarded John Warren damages.
- 1806Court minutesJurors upheld John Bragg’s promise and awarded Henry Thompson Jr damages.
- 1806Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Adie I Hogg principal and damages against Tho Edwards.
- 1806Court minutesJurors found Richard Browning liable within three years and awarded Andrew McCullock damages.
- 1806Court minutesJurors credited a payment and awarded John Ray the remaining balance against Joseph Brittain.
- 1806Court minutesDeed, Peter Fitch to Rankin McKee, proved by James Ray.
- 1806Court minutesJurors convicted George Ray.
- 1806Court minutesJurors convicted Wm Lockhart and James Ray of assaulting Sarah Jackson.
- 1806Court minutesJurors separately convicted Wm Lockhart and James Ray of assaulting Susannah Jackson.
- 1806Court minutesJurors convicted Geo Ray and James Ray of assaulting Pearson Jackson.
- 1806Court minutesOn Sarah Ray’s motion through Wm Norwood, the court ordered Moses Gwinn, charged as reputed father, to pay child-support installments.
- 1806Court minutesDeed of Trust, James Pratt to Wm Kirkland & David Ray &c, proved by Robert Faucett.
- 1806Court minutesDavid Mebane paid Jennings Rickets’s childbearing-related fine concerning Margret Ray; a later receipt recorded repayment to Mebane.
- 1806WillsWill of John Faucett
- 1807DeedsMary Robertson & Benjamin Stephens & Mary Stephens & Thomas Riggs & Rhody Riggs & Nancy Robertson to John Ray, 15 August 1807
- 1807DeedsLydia Ray & Joseph Ray to Thomas Ray, 3 March 1807
- 1807DeedsNorth Carolina to James Ray, 24 November 1807
- 1807MarriagesMarriage bond: William Bishop and Nancy Ray
- 1807MarriagesMarriage bond: George Fossett and Martha Ray
- 1807MarriagesMarriage bond: Sylvester Jones and Jeany Ray
- 1807MarriagesMarriage bond: Rankin McKee and Lydia Ray
- 1807MarriagesMarriage bond: William Murray and Polly Ray
- 1807Court minutesJurors upheld John Boyle’s promise, rejected setoff and awarded Sam’l Turrentine damages.
- 1807Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Chizenhall and Curry damages against Leathers and Hunt.
- 1807Court minutesJurors acquitted Alex’r Lackey of petty larceny.
- 1807Court minutesJurors acquitted Thomas Patterson of petty larceny.
- 1807Court minutesOn Frances Child and others’ petition, David Ray and fellow commissioners were appointed to divide Francis Child’s estate among his child…
- 1807Court minutesDavid Ray, John McKerall and John Cameron were appointed to settle Sterling Harris’s public-building accounts.
- 1807Court minutesJurors upheld William Griffiths’s promise within three years, rejected setoff and awarded ??dah Griffiths damages; an appeal was noted.
- 1807Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded David Ray principal and damages against Richard Cate.
- 1807Court minutesDavid Ray and company received damages and costs against Wm B Mebane.
- 1807Court minutesOn Duncan Cameron’s motion, John Campbell and James Mebane were appointed to examine Elisabeth Murray privately concerning her deed with…
- 1807Court minutesJurors convicted John Ray of assault after his not-guilty plea.
- 1807Court minutesJurors acquitted John Ray of assault.
- 1807Court minutesDeed, John Ray to John Ellison, proved by Joseph Ellison.
- 1807Court minutesDeed, Lydia Ray & Joseph Ray to Thomas Ray, proved by David Ray.
- 1807Court minutesThe court appointed Sam’l Thompson, George Clancy Sr, John Casey and 26 others for November county-court jury service.
- 1807Court minutesDeed, Mary Robertson, Benj Stephens, Mary Stephens, Thos Riggs and Nancy Roberts to John Ray, proved by Thomas Bradford.
- 1807Court minutesJohn Adams received damages and costs against Watson and Collier.
- 1807Court minutesJurors upheld John Garrard’s promise and awarded John Trimble damages.
- 1807WillsWill of Michael Robinson
- 1807WillsWill of Elihu Wood
- 1808DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to John Ray, February 1808
- 1808DeedsCaleb Wilson to David Ray, 11 January 1808
- 1808DeedsNorth Carolina to John Ray, 4 April 1808
- 1808Court minutesDeed, Caleb Wilson to David Ray, acknowledged in court.
- 1808Court minutesJurors found the deeds lacked intent to defraud Elizabeth Nunn; judgment favored David Nunn and others, and an appeal was noted.
- 1808Court minutesThe court ordered Robert Tinnen, Mann Patterson, Tho Holloway and 27 others summoned for Superior Court jury service.
- 1808Court minutesThe jury found James Murdock committed trespass on property he did not own and awarded Wm F Strudwick damages and costs.
- 1808Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in William Bond’s case against James Murdock.
- 1808Court minutesThe jury found Samuel Riggs promised payment within three years, rejected setoff, and awarded John Neeley damages and costs.
- 1808Court minutesDeed, William Ray to John Ray, proved by Thomas Ray.
- 1808Court minutesDeed, John Ray to John Walker, proved by Aaron Walker.
- 1808Court minutesDeed, John Ray to Jno Walker, proved by Aaron Walker.
- 1808WillsWill of Jonathan Nichols
- 1808WillsWill of David (x) Ray
- 1808WillsPower of attorney: George Ray to James Miller
- 1809MarriagesMarriage bond: Isaac Ray and Sarah McDaniel
- 1809MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Peggy Izzard
- 1809MarriagesMarriage bond: William Patterson Ray and Jeany Bradford
- 1809Court minutesEzekiel Brewer and the other named patrol members each received an allowance for their previous year’s service.
- 1809Court minutesMoses Fussell’s laborers were assigned to road overseer John Ray.
- 1809Court minutesThe court emancipated nine people under Absalom Tatom’s will, assigned Tatom surnames, and accepted the trustees’ bond against county sup…
- 1809Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Mangum granted to William P Mangum and Arthur Mangum; sureties William Hall, Thomas Ray and Isaia…
- 1809Court minutesBill of Sale, James Trousdale to John Trousdale, proved by John Ray.
- 1809Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded Wm Norwood damages.
- 1809Court minutesDeed, David Ray Shff &c to Thomas Compton, proved by Robert Mebane.
- 1809Court minutesStephen Ray, a jailed witness against Abner Tapp, took the insolvent-debtor oath.
- 1809Court minutesDeed, David Ray Shff &c to Sampson Moore, acknowledged in court.
- 1809WillsWill of Thomas Robertson
1810s
- 1810DeedsRobert Ray to David Ray, 23 August 1810
- 1810DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to James Hopkins Jr, 21 April 1810
- 1810DeedsJames Ray to John Ray, 17 September 1810
- 1810DeedsWilliam Ray Jr to Duncan Cameron, 14 July 1810
- 1810DeedsGeorge Carrington & Sophia Carrington & Benjamin Brittain & Comfort Brittain & Gilbert Ansley & Airy Ansley & John Ray & Polly Ray & John Rhew & Peggy Rhew & Nancy Dunagan to Charles Dunagan Sr, 31 January 1810
- 1810Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): William Ray Jr to Duncan Cameron, 14 July 1810
- 1810MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Nancy Allison
- 1810Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded David Ray principal, interest and costs.
- 1810Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded David Ray principal, interest and costs.
- 1810Court minutesThe jury upheld and valued the bond, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded Wm Ray damages and costs.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, David Ray Shff to James Webb, proved by George McNeil.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, David Ray Shff &c to David Mebane & John Thompson Exrs &c, proved by James Webb.
- 1810Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded David Ray’s firm principal, interest and costs.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, Robert Ray to David Ray, proved by William Roberts.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, William Ray to James Hopkins, proved by William Hopkins.
- 1810Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in James Kirk’s action against John L Kirk.
- 1810Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded David Ray’s firm damages and costs.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, David Ray Shff &c to Thomas Couch, acknowledged in court.
- 1810Court minutesDeed, James Ray to John Ray (of John), proved by Jesse Clark.
- 1810WillsWill of Jno. Armstrong
- 1810WillsWill of John (x) Creswell
- 1811DeedsWatson Stott & Ebenezer Stott to David Ray, 1 January 1811
- 1811DeedsWilliam P Mangum & Wiley Persons Mangum to William Ray Jr, 11 October 1811
- 1811DeedsWilliam P Mangum & Wiley Persons Mangum to William Ray Jr, 11 October 1811
- 1811DeedsJames Ray to Robert R Reade, 27 November 1811
- 1811DeedsWilliam Cain Sr & David Ray to John McDaniel, 26 February 1811
- 1811DeedsDavid Ray to Caleb Wilson, 26 November 1811
- 1811Records of enslaved peopleSale: William P Mangum, Wiley Persons Mangum to William Ray Jr, 11 October 1811
- 1811Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): William P Mangum, Wiley Persons Mangum to William Ray Jr, 11 October 1811
- 1811Records of enslaved peopleSale: William Cain Sr, David Ray to John McDaniel, 26 February 1811
- 1811Records of enslaved peopleAgreement: William P Mangum, Willie Persons Mangum to William Ray Jr, 14 October 1811
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed William Bowls as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, Alex'r McMullen to Wm Hall, proved by James Ray.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John Turrentine to Wm Hall, proved by James Ray.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, Watson & Eben'r Stott to David Ray, proved by duly ack’d in open Court and ordered to be registered.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury resolved every issue for James Moore and awarded damages and costs.
- 1811Court minutesGeorge Carrington was nonsuited after failing to appear when called.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found a promise, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded David Ray’s firm damages and costs.
- 1811Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Riggs granted to Benjamin Bullock; sureties Thomas Horner and James Ray.
- 1811Court minutesJosiah Turner was elected sheriff and furnished bond with sureties William Kirkland, David Ray, Duncan Cameron and James Webb.
- 1811Court minutesThe court corrected the previous term’s procedural entry retroactively; Drury Dunn was then nonsuited after failing to appear when called.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found William Holt promised payment, resolved all issues for Robert Dixon, and awarded damages and costs.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury resolved every issue for Matthew Ray in William Patterson’s action.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found William Wilkins not guilty; an appeal was requested.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury resolved every issue for William Goss and awarded damages and costs.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury assessed James Webb’s damages and costs.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury resolved every issue for John Robinson and awarded damages and costs.
- 1811Court minutesRobert Faucett became guardian of John Fossett’s four named orphans and furnished separate bonds.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John Ward to Sutton Ward, proved by Jno Ray.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found the intestate promised payment and awarded John Street damages; administrator James Child had sold assets but held bonds n…
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found for defendant John Holden against the plaintiff of the same name.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury acquitted Benjamin Barbee.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found William Ray guilty as charged.
- 1811Court minutesThe prosecution against James Ray was discontinued.
- 1811Court minutesThe jury found James Ray and John Brown guilty as charged.
- 1811Court minutesBill of Sale, Thomas Ray to William Pickett, proved by duly ack’d in open Court and ordered to be registered.
- 1811Court minutesBill of Sale, Thomas Ray to Wm Picket, proved by duly ack’d in open Court and ordered to be registered.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John Reaves to Willis Reaves, proved by John Ray.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John Thompson, William Thompson, Nickles Thompson & James Thompson to Thomas Thompson, Laurence Thompson & Joseph Thompson, proved…
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John Turrentine to the Heirs of John Kell Dec'd, proved by James Ray.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, John Woods to David Woods, proved by James Ray.
- 1811Court minutesDeed, James Turrentine to Robert Hall, proved by James Ray.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Robert Horner as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Joel Cloud as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed David Ray as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Rankin McKee as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Jesse Clark as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed William Chambers as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed George Foust as road overseer.
- 1811Court minutesThe court appointed Samuel Thompson as road overseer.
- 1811WillsPower of attorney: James Ray to James Williams
- 1812DeedsDavid Ray & William Cain to James Thompson, 27 May 1812
- 1812MarriagesMarriage bond: William Roberts and Charlotte Ray
- 1812MarriagesMarriage bond: Charles Qualls and Elsey Ray
- 1812MarriagesMarriage bond: David Ray and Milly Qualls
- 1812Court minutesThe jury acquitted Wm P Ray, and the court ordered the unnamed prosecutor to pay costs.
- 1812Court minutesDeed, George Carrington & Suffira his wife, Benjamin Britain & Cumfort his wife, Gilbert Ansley and Cary his wife, John Ray and Polley hi…
- 1812Court minutesThe jury awarded John Ray damages against Salley Dunnagan.
- 1812Court minutesThe jury awarded John Ray damages against Salley Dunnagan.
- 1812Court minutesDeed, David Ray and William Cain to James Thompson, proved by James Webb.
- 1812Court minutesThe jury acquitted Robert Duke.
- 1812Court minutesJosiah Turner was elected sheriff and provided bond with securities Duncan Cameron, James Webb, William Whithed and 2 others.
- 1812Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr renewed his clerk’s bonds with securities John Taylor Senr, David Ray, Fredrick Nash and Samuel Turrentine.
- 1812Court minutesThe court appointed Robert Murray and the other named men to patrol the stated district.
- 1812Court minutesStephen Redding and the other named patrollers received permission for payment.
- 1813DeedsNorth Carolina to Matthew Ray, 3 May 1813
- 1813MarriagesMarriage bond: John Douglas and Polly Ray
- 1813Court minutesThe jury awarded John C Goode damages and costs against John Ray.
- 1813Court minutesThe jury awarded Herbert Sims ??? damages and costs against George Carrington.
- 1813Court minutesThe jury found Thomas Lockhart guilty on the indictment.
- 1813Court minutesThe jury found Andrew Faddis not liable in William Wilkins’s action.
- 1813Court minutesThe jury awarded John Carrington damages and costs; Joseph Marcum served in place of John Ray.
- 1813Court minutesThe jury awarded Ben Bullock and Co damages and costs against George Carrington.
- 1813Court minutesThe jury found Robert Clinton guilty on the indictment.
- 1813WillsWill of William Ray
- 1814DeedsJames Ray to John Douglass & Mary Douglass, 14 January 1814
- 1814DeedsJames Ray to William Roberts, 25 August 1814
- 1814Court minutesThe jury awarded James Murray &c damages and costs against Charles Broom.
- 1814Court minutesThe jury awarded David Ray and Co damages against David H Nunn.
- 1814Court minutesThe jury awarded Squire Shearman damages against George Carrington.
- 1814Court minutesThe jury awarded Tho Taylor damages and costs against Stephen Taylor and Moses Gwinn. An appeal was requested.
- 1814Court minutesThe parties consented to recording John Ray’s earlier appointment as Margaret Mebane’s surveyor, which had been omitted from the record.
- 1814WillsDeed: Joseph Collins to Enoch Collins
- 1814WillsWill of James Wilkinson
- 1814WillsWill of George Ray
- 1815DeedsDavid Ray to William Kirkland, 26 September 1815
- 1815DeedsDuncan Cameron to David Ray, 21 September 1815
- 1815DeedsDavid Ray to Gavin Hogg, 24 July 1815
- 1815MarriagesMarriage bond: Jesse Ray and Rhodah Rickets
- 1815Court minutesThe court appointed John Ray as road overseer, replacing William Clark.
- 1815Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Wm McCauley granted to John McCauley; sureties John Ray and Thomas Vincent.
- 1816DeedsWilliam Oneal Perkins & Nicholas Perkins Sr & Polly Harden Perkins to David Ray, 17 August 1816
- 1816DeedsGeorge Faucett & Martha Faucett & James Fitch & Isabel Fitch & Nancy Ray to John T Ray, 13 May 1816
- 1816DeedsGeorge Carrington & Suffira Carrington & Benjamin Brittain & Comfort Brittain & Thomas Copley & Sally Copley & Gilbert Ansley & Easy Ansley & John Ray & Polly Ray & Nancy Dunagan to John Rew Jr, 30 March 1816
- 1816DeedsJohn T Ray to John Murray, 23 March 1816
- 1816DeedsJohn Ray to John Walker, 6 February 1816
- 1816DeedsThomas Hardin Perkins & Mary M Perkins & Nicholas Perkins to David Ray, 14 September 1816
- 1816Court minutesThe jury awarded John Ray ass’ee ?? damages against George Carrington.
- 1816Court minutesThe jury found Hugh McCaddams guilty on the indictment.
- 1816Court minutesThe jury found Joseph Dickey was the father of the unnamed child.
- 1816Court minutesDeed, Gregory Wilson to Charles Holman, proved by David Ray.
- 1816Court minutesDeed, John F Ray to John Murray, proved by John McCawley.
- 1816Court minutesDeed, John Ray to John Walker, proved by J Ray.
- 1817DeedsDavid Ray to Peter L Ray, 22 September 1817
- 1817DeedsDavid Ray to John L Woods, 10 July 1817
- 1817DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to William Hall Sr & Rankin McKee, 2 September 1817
- 1817DeedsThomas Ray to William Ray Sr, 21 February 1817
- 1817DeedsDavid Ray to James S Smith, 20 October 1817
- 1817DeedsJohn Taylor Jr to David Ray, 20 October 1817
- 1817MarriagesMarriage bond: Bradley Collins and Jane Ray
- 1817MarriagesMarriage bond: William B Jamison and Mary E W Ray
- 1817Court minutesWilliam Murray and the other named men were appointed to patrol the captain’s district.
- 1817Court minutesThe court recorded John Ray and Rankin McKee’s executor accounts for George Ray’s estate.
- 1817WillsWill of Hannah (x) Ray
- 1818DeedsDavid Ray to Frederick Nash, January 1818
- 1818MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Bradford and Edith Ray
- 1818MarriagesMarriage bond: James Ray and Mary Holmes
- 1818MarriagesMarriage bond: Peter L Ray and Elizabeth B Holt
- 1818MarriagesMarriage bond: William D Ray and Emily Holt
- 1818Court minutesThe jury awarded Samuel Nevill damages and costs against Isham Brewer.
- 1818Court minutesThe jury found no liability against James Ray.
- 1818Court minutesDeed, David Ray to John L Woods, proved by Samuel Woods.
- 1818Court minutesThe jury awarded David Ray and Co damages against James Cheek.
- 1818Court minutesJohn Jameson was nonsuited in his action against William Hall.
- 1818Court minutesThe jury awarded James Jeffers and Co damages and costs against Mark Barbee.
- 1818Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Robinson granted to William R Robinson; sureties James Ray and Adam Dickson.
- 1818Court minutesThe jury awarded David Ray and Co damages against James Palmer.
- 1818Court minutesThe jury decided Francis Child’s action in favor of James Smith.
- 1818Court minutesHezekiah Revill was nonsuited in his action against Isaac Jackson Senr.
- 1818WillsWill of James Wilkinson
- 1818WillsWill of Alexander Russell
- 1819DeedsJohn Ray Sr to Joseph Ray, 25 February 1819
- 1819DeedsJoseph Clendenin to John Ray, 16 March 1819
- 1819DeedsJohn F? Ray to William Hicks, 25 March 1819
- 1819DeedsSarah Dunagan to John Ray, 27 September 1819
- 1819MarriagesMarriage bond: James Cates and Peggy D Ray
- 1819MarriagesMarriage bond: Jacob Marshall and Prudy Ray
- 1819MarriagesMarriage bond: Caston Squires and Amelia Ray
1820s
- 1820DeedsJohn F Ray to Hugh McAdams Sr, 10 January 1820
- 1820DeedsStephen R Speights to Matthew Ray, 28 April 1820
- 1820Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Stephen R Speights to Matthew Ray, 28 April 1820
- 1821MarriagesMarriage bond: Hugh McAdams and Eleanor Ray
- 1821MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Polly Rountree
- 1821WillsWill of David Ray
- 1822MarriagesMarriage bond: William Clark and Catherine Ray
- 1822MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Caty Squires
- 1822MarriagesMarriage bond: Michael Ray and Anne Boykin
- 1822WillsWill of William Bradford
- 1822WillsWill of Mary Woods
- 1823DeedsElizabeth B Ray & Peter L Ray to William Kerr, 26 December 1823
- 1823MarriagesMarriage bond: John Dally and Rebecca Ray
- 1823MarriagesMarriage bond: Brice Jackson and Polly Ray
- 1823MarriagesMarriage bond: James McPherson and Mary Ray
- 1823MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Ray and Sally Crutchfield
- 1823WillsWill of Isaac Holt
- 1824DeedsJohn Ray Sr to David Ray, 12 June 1824
- 1824DeedsJohn Ray Sr to David Ray, 12 June 1824
- 1824DeedsJohn Ray to James Ray, 9 February 1824
- 1824Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): John Ray Sr to David Ray, 12 June 1824
- 1824Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): John Ray to James Ray, 9 February 1824
- 1824MarriagesMarriage bond: David Ray and Anne Hatch
- 1824MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Jeaney Sykes
- 1824MarriagesMarriage bond: John Stalcup and Elizabeth Ray
- 1824WillsWill of Thomas Lashley
- 1824WillsWill of John Holt
- 1824WillsWill of Joseph Latta
- 1825DeedsWilliam Clark & Catherine Clark to James Ray, 25 February 1825
- 1825Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): John Ray to James Ray, 10 September 1825
- 1825MarriagesMarriage bond: Alves Riggs and Petronella Ray
- 1825MarriagesMarriage bond: John Roach and Sally Ray
- 1825MarriagesMarriage bond: Charles Ray and Harriet Nipper
- 1825MarriagesMarriage bond: David Ray and Catharine Porterfield
- 1826DeedsIsaac Ray to William Albright & G Albright, 5 February 1826
- 1826MarriagesMarriage bond: Chuza Hopkins and Sarah Ray
- 1826MarriagesMarriage bond: Elzaphan Hopkins and Sally Ray
- 1826MarriagesMarriage bond: Edward Riley and Susan Ray
- 1826MarriagesMarriage bond: James Ray and Judith Wagoner
- 1826MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Elizabeth Cobb
- 1826MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Jane Hanks
- 1826MarriagesMarriage bond: Hugh Woods and Eliza Jane Ray
- 1826WillsWill of Mason Tarpley
- 1827DeedsMoses Leathers to Herbert Sims & John Ray, 12 November 1827
- 1827MarriagesMarriage bond: John Freeland and Nancy Ray
- 1827MarriagesMarriage bond: James Gillam and Polly Ray
- 1827MarriagesMarriage bond: James Ray and Nancy Barlow
- 1827MarriagesMarriage bond: Jonathan Witsman and Katharine Ray
- 1828DeedsJames Ray to Richard Nicholas and Co, 1 March 1828
- 1828DeedsJoseph Shaw Sr to Eleanor Ann Ray, 23 December 1828
- 1828DeedsJames R Carrington to James Leathers & John Ray, 22 January 1828
- 1828DeedsJames Ray to Thomas D Bennehan, 23 November 1828
- 1828Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Joseph Shaw Sr to Eleanor Ann Ray, 23 December 1828
- 1828Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): James Ray to Thomas D Bennehan, 23 November 1828
- 1828MarriagesMarriage bond: Andrew Murdock and Polly Ray
- 1828MarriagesMarriage bond: William Thomas and Ellen Ray
- 1829MarriagesMarriage bond: John Clark and Mahalah Ray
- 1829MarriagesMarriage bond: James Kimbrough and Elizabeth Ray
- 1829MarriagesMarriage bond: Francis Ray and Elizabeth Thompson
- 1829WillsWill of John Ray, Sr.
- 1829WillsWill of James Jackson, Sr.
1830s
- 1830DeedsJames Leathers & John Ray to Samuel Bumpass, 10 September 1830
- 1830MarriagesMarriage bond: Matthew Ray and Elizabeth White
- 1830MarriagesMarriage bond: William Webster and Ann Ray
- 1830MarriagesMarriage bond: Joseph Woods and Fanny E Ray
- 1830WillsWill of Peter L. Ray
- 1831DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to William Ray Jr & Rebecca Ray & Charles S Ray & Richard B Ray, 26 December 1831
- 1831Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): William Ray Sr to William Ray Jr, Rebecca Ray, Charles S Ray, Richard B Ray, 26 December 1831
- 1831MarriagesMarriage bond: James Ray and Susanah Fossett
- 1831MarriagesMarriage bond: John S Turrentine and Elizabeth Ray
- 1831WillsWill of Susannah (x) Ray
- 1832DeedsMichael Ray to Joseph McCullock, 1 April 1832
- 1832MarriagesMarriage bond: Ruben Ray and Nancy Ray
- 1832MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Maria Anne Barlow
- 1832WillsWill of Joseph Shaw
- 1833DeedsDavid Ray to David Redding, 25 March 1833
- 1833DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to John Ray, 30 December 1833
- 1833DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to John Ray, 15 March 1833
- 1833DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to John Ray, 7 December 1833
- 1833DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to Richard Nichols, 14 February 1833
- 1833DeedsJohn Ray to Edward Riley, 29 August 1833
- 1833Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): William Ray Sr to John Ray, 30 December 1833
- 1833Records of enslaved peopleDeed of gift: William Ray Sr to John Ray, 7 December 1833
- 1833Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): William Ray Sr to Richard Nichols, 14 February 1833
- 1833MarriagesMarriage bond: Bogin Ray and Betsy Ray
- 1833WillsWill of David Ray
- 1834DeedsRobert Ray to William Corbett trustee & Burrell Corbett, 18 January 1834
- 1834DeedsMartha Ray to Bradley Collins, 15 August 1834
- 1834MarriagesMarriage bond: Moses Elmore and Nancy Ray
- 1834WillsWill of William Ray, Sr.
- 1835DeedsJames Faucett to George C Ray, 13 August 1835
- 1835DeedsHazelwood Wilkerson to Hezekiah Terry & Hugh Woods & Joseph Barlow & James Ray, 15 January 1835
- 1835DeedsJames Ray to Alex Dixon, 2 June 1835
- 1835DeedsDavid Ray to Alex Cheek trustee, 3 October 1835
- 1835DeedsJames Ray to Thomas D Bennehan, 28 December 1835
- 1835DeedsJames Ray to William Dixon, 2 June 1835
- 1835Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): James Ray to Thomas D Bennehan, 28 December 1835
- 1835MarriagesMarriage bond: Hinton Murray and Sarah Catharine Ray
- 1836DeedsThomas Barlow Sr to James Ray & Joseph Barlow & William Barlow, 1836
- 1836DeedsAlexander G Hall to James Ray, 9 June 1836
- 1836DeedsJames Cole to James Ray, 13 September 1836
- 1836MarriagesMarriage bond: John J Pelkerton and Martha Ray
- 1836MarriagesMarriage bond: Charles Ray and Lucy Barlow
- 1836MarriagesMarriage bond: James L Wagoner and Margaret Ray
- 1836WillsWill of William H. Parker
- 1836WillsWill of George Foust
- 1837DeedsBradley Collins trustee to Martha Ray, 11 February 1837
- 1837DeedsJonathan P Sneed by attorney & Osmond F Long & James Webb & Thomas Hastings to George C Ray, 4 November 1837
- 1837DeedsTyre B Ray to Samuel Wilson, 2 September 1837
- 1837DeedsJonathan P Sneed by attorney & Osmond F Long & James Webb & John R Minnis & Thomas Hastings to Elenor A Ray & Charles W Ray, 4 November 1837
- 1837DeedsMartha Ray to George Jackson, 1 March 1837
- 1837DeedsGeorge C Ray to Joseph W Allison, 3 November 1837
- 1837DeedsTyre B Ray to Benjamin J Kinyen, 3 November 1837
- 1837DeedsJoseph Whitted & Polly Whitted by attorney & John Durham & Susan Durham & Frederick Williams & Anderson Smith & Elizabeth Smith & James Sykes & John Sykes & Thomas Sykes & Richard Sykes & Martha Cheek & Robert Cheek & Jane Ray & John Ray to Henry Sykes, August 1837
- 1837MarriagesMarriage bond: William Leathers and Levinia Ray
- 1837MarriagesMarriage bond: Moreland Jackson and Mary Jane B Ray
- 1837MarriagesMarriage bond: Charles W Ray and Mary Ellen Finley
- 1837WillsWill of James Ray, Sr.
- 1838MarriagesMarriage bond: Jacob Jackson and Letey H Ray
- 1838MarriagesMarriage bond: John Smith and Catharine Ray
- 1838WillsWill of Martha Ray
- 1839MarriagesMarriage bond: Tyre B Ray and Mary McKee
1840s
- 1840DeedsJohn Ray to William A Graham, 4 January 1840
- 1840MarriagesMarriage bond: Asa Rosson and Ellen R Ray
- 1840MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Elizabeth Redding
- 1840MarriagesMarriage bond: Murphy Waggoner and Mary Ray
- 1840MarriagesMarriage bond: Noah Wall and Frances Ray
- 1841DeedsRichard Sykes to Thomas Jones trustee & John Ray & James Sykes, 26 January 1841
- 1841DeedsJohn Aldridge to Caleb Wilson trustee & James Ray, 10 August 1841
- 1841MarriagesMarriage bond: Dunkin Campbell and Letitia Ray
- 1842DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to Benton Ray, 8 October 1842
- 1842DeedsWilliam Ray Sr to John Ray Sr, 8 October 1842
- 1842DeedsMary E Sellars & Willis R Sellars to David L Ray, 27 January 1842
- 1842DeedsWilliam Clendenin to Leonard Ray & John Ray, 5 April 1842
- 1842MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Campbell and Charity Ray
- 1843DeedsCharles S Ray to John H Barlow trustee & James Ray, 1 March 1843
- 1843DeedsJohn Ray to John Reding Sr, 30 January 1843
- 1843DeedsElenor A Ray & Charles W Ray to John Reding Jr, 21 February 1843
- 1843DeedsJohn M Ray to Hamilton Montgomery, 2 September 1843
- 1843DeedsWilliam Barlow by trustee to James Ray & Joseph Barlow, 11 May 1843
- 1843DeedsWilliam Barlow by trustee to James Ray & Joseph Barlow, 11 May 1843
- 1843Records of enslaved peopleDeed of trust: Abel S Parrish to Richard B Ray, Alexander Dixon, John Redding, 11 October 1843
- 1844DeedsWilliam Barlow by Sheriff to George C Ray, 1 January 1844
- 1844DeedsJacob Gates & Tyre B Ray to Joseph W Allison, 5 April 1844
- 1844MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Ray and Sarah Sykes
- 1844WillsWill of William (x) O'Daniel
- 1845DeedsJohn Ray to Polly Ray, 4 June 1845
- 1845DeedsCharles W Ray to Elenor Ann Ray, 8 October 1845
- 1845Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): John Ray to Polly Ray, 4 June 1845
- 1845MarriagesMarriage bond: John Roch and Mahaley Ray
- 1845MarriagesMarriage bond: Vensen Rasco and Sarah Ray
- 1845WillsWill of James Leathers
- 1845WillsWill of Elzy Hopkins
- 1846DeedsSarah Dorothy to John Ray, 16 March 1846
- 1846DeedsNorth Carolina to John Ray, 28 November 1846
- 1846DeedsPeter O Hopkins & Mary Hopkins & Margaret Hopkins & Candis Hopkins & Benton Hopkins & Lorenza Hopkins & Sarah Hopkins by Sheriff to Benton Ray, 25 November 1846
- 1847DeedsNancy Reding & John Reding & Mary Reding & John Ray & Elizabeth Ray & Stephen Reding to Robert Reding, 6 November 1847
- 1847DeedsNancy Reding & John Reding & Mary Reding & John Ray & Elizabeth Ray & Stephen Reding to Robert Reding, 6 November 1847
- 1847DeedsLevi McCollum & Richeson Nichols & George C Ray to State of North Carolina, 23 February 1847
- 1847DeedsW H Jordan & George C Ray & James Allison & Alex Dixon to State of North Carolina, 23 February 1847
- 1847DeedsTyre B Ray to Grizza Allison, 17 June 1847
- 1848DeedsNancy Reding & Robert Reding & Mary Reding & John Reding & David Reding & John Ray & Elizabeth Ray & Stephen Reding to John Smith, 19 August 1848
- 1848DeedsFanny E Woods & James A Woods & Charles W Ray to Robert Reding, 1 May 1848
- 1848DeedsGinny Ray & John Ray to Richard M Jones, 20 February 1848
- 1848DeedsWilson Woods to Benton Ray, 20 August 1848
- 1848DeedsWilliam B Ray to William Ward, 17 April 1848
- 1848DeedsBenton Ray to Moses Leathers, 23 September 1848
- 1848DeedsNancy Redding & Robert Redding & Mary Redding & John Redding & David Redding & John Ray & Elizabeth Ray & Stephen Redding to John Smith, 19 August 1848
- 1848DeedsAmos Horton to Benton Ray, 3 July 1848
- 1848DeedsW H Jordan & Alex Dixon & George C Ray to State of North Carolina, 28 February 1848
- 1848MarriagesMarriage bond: Marcus Ball and Edney Ray
- 1849DeedsMary Redding to James Ray, 3 August 1849
- 1849DeedsHugh Woods & Eliza J Woods & Geraldine B Ray & William R Ray & Robert Redding & Joseph A Woods & Fanny E Woods & Charles W Ray to William H Murray, 21 May 1849
- 1849DeedsWilliam H Jordan & George C Ray & Alexander Dixon to State of North Carolina, 27 February 1849
- 1849MarriagesMarriage bond: Daniel Bivins and Cornelia Ray
- 1849MarriagesMarriage bond: Moses Leathers and Jeney Ray
- 1849MarriagesMarriage bond: William R Ray and Sarah Smith
1850s
- 1850DeedsGeorge C Ray to Thomas Wilson, 12 January 1850
- 1850DeedsJohn Ray & Mary Ray to Harriet Carrington, 16 January 1850
- 1850DeedsW H Jordan & Alex Dixon & George C Ray to State of North Carolina, 26 February 1850
- 1851DeedsWilliam H Jordan & Alex Dixon & George C Ray to State of North Carolina, 25 February 1851
- 1851MarriagesMarriage bond: Isaiah Cates and Rhoda Ray
- 1851MarriagesMarriage bond: James F Compton and Nancy Ray
- 1851MarriagesMarriage bond: Jacob Gates and Eliza Ray
- 1851MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Stout and Martha Ellen Ray
- 1852DeedsSamuel B Woods to Benton Ray, 1 October 1852
- 1852DeedsAnn L Woods to William R Ray, 7 April 1852
- 1852DeedsWilliam H Jordan & Alex Dixon & George C Ray to State of North Carolina, 27 February 1852
- 1852DeedsGeorge C Ray to John Roundtree, 29 September 1852
- 1852MarriagesMarriage bond: John W Rountree and Anna Jane Ray
- 1852MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Ray and Piety Workman
- 1852MarriagesMarriage bond: Haywood Taylor and Eliza Jennett Ray
- 1853DeedsWilliam R Ray to Hugh Woods trustee, 24 November 1853
- 1853DeedsKinchen Leathers to Benton Ray, 2 March 1853
- 1853DeedsJoseph Dunagan to Benton Ray, 27 June 1853
- 1853DeedsJohn Ray to William Barlow trustee & David W Jordan trustee & Hardy Hurdle trustee & Oak Grove School District 17, 23 November 1853
- 1853DeedsWilliam H Jordan & George C Ray & Joseph McCullock to State of North Carolina, 5 March 1853
- 1853DeedsNicy Ray to William H Lashley, 30 March 1853
- 1853Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Nicy Ray to William H Lashley, 30 March 1853
- 1854DeedsJohn R Durham to Francis Ray, 28 October 1854
- 1854MarriagesMarriage bond: Leonard Laws and Nancy Ray
- 1854MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Ray and Susannah Smith
- 1854MarriagesMarriage bond: Samuel W Wilson and Elizabeth M Ray
- 1854WillsWill of Sarah Miller Ray
- 1855DeedsJohn Ray to Benton Ray, 15 October 1855
- 1855DeedsM Wilkerson & H Wilkerson & J S Leathers & Benton Ray & William McCown & John Leathers to State of North Carolina, 26 February 1855
- 1855DeedsMarcus C Hall to Benton Ray, 5 December 1855
- 1855DeedsTyree B Ray to William H Pass, 22 September 1855
- 1855DeedsMatthew Ray to John Ray, 25 January 1855
- 1855MarriagesMarriage bond: Alson G Riley and Polly Ray
- 1855MarriagesMarriage bond: George A Ray and Mary Jane Riggs
- 1855MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Ray and Martha Crutchfield
- 1855MarriagesMarriage bond: Peter A Ray and Harriet J Wilson
- 1856DeedsJohn B Leathers to Benton Ray, 8 July 1856
- 1856MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Rountree and Edna Ray
- 1856MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Rountree and Emley E Ray
- 1856MarriagesMarriage bond: Murphey Ray and Susan Smith
- 1856WillsWill of John Ray Sr
- 1857DeedsBrantlet M Ray to Charles V Stroud, 6 May 1857
- 1857MarriagesMarriage bond: Thomas Crabtree and Sally Ray
- 1857MarriagesMarriage bond: Adison Stewart and Cornelia Ray
- 1857WillsWill of Mary Ray
- 1858DeedsBenton Ray to Willie Tilley, 8 October 1858
- 1858MarriagesMarriage bond: William Roach and Elizabeth Ray
- 1858MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Ray and Nancy C Sykes
- 1858MarriagesMarriage bond: John Ray and Telitha M Redding
- 1859MarriagesMarriage bond: Sidney Ray and Rebecca E Sykes
1860s
- 1860DeedsTyre B Ray to David R McKee, 2 April 1860
- 1860MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert Laws and Mary Ann Ray
- 1860MarriagesMarriage bond: Albert Long and Elizabeth Ann Ray
- 1860MarriagesMarriage bond: Albert Long and Elizabeth Ann Ray
- 1860MarriagesMarriage bond: Elbert or Albert Long and Elizabeth Ann Ray
- 1860MarriagesMarriage bond: Willie Smith and Martha J Ray
- 1860MarriagesMarriage bond: Andrew F Sykes and Sally Ray
- 1861DeedsJames Leathers & W B Holloway & Benton Ray & John Leathers & William Green to State of North Carolina, 26 February 1861
- 1861DeedsRufus Woods to George A Ray, 10 October 1861
- 1862DeedsWilliam H Jordan & Samuel H Breeze & David S Ray to State of North Carolina, 28 February 1862
- 1862DeedsJames Leathers & William Leathers & Benton Ray to State of North Carolina, 27 August 1862
- 1862DeedsJames B Leathers & William Leathers & Benton Ray to State of North Carolina, 23 February 1862
- 1862MarriagesMarriage bond: Nelson Ray and Elmina L Smith
- 1863MarriagesMarriage bond: Francis Ray and Eliza J Rigsbee
- 1863MarriagesMarriage bond: John T Ray and Frances A Barton
- 1864MarriagesMarriage bond: Alfred Mayho and Sally Ray
- 1864WillsWill of Elizabeth Ray
- 1865DeedsJames Leathers & Benton Ray & James Turner Jr to State of North Carolina, 27 February 1865
- 1865MarriagesMarriage bond: James H McDaniel and Martha A Ray
- 1865MarriagesMarriage bond: Jesse G Meacham and Siney Ray
- 1865MarriagesMarriage bond: Alsey Ray and Ellen Leathers
- 1865MarriagesMarriage bond: Josiah L Ray and Martha E Sykes
- 1866DeedsMargaret K Tomlin & Thomas F Tomlin to George A Ray, 12 March 1866
- 1866DeedsGeorge A Ray to Alvis Riggs, 13 September 1866
- 1866DeedsGeorge C Ray estate by commissioners to Martha E Ray & Samuel W Wilson & Thomas C Roundtree & Mary Priscilla Ray & George C Ray & William C Roberts, 27 November 1866
- 1866MarriagesMarriage bond: Henry Brown and Letta Ray
- 1866MarriagesMarriage bond: John Dickey and Sally E Ray
- 1866MarriagesMarriage bond: Joe Ray and Sarah Walker
- 1867DeedsT B Ray to David R Mckee, 5 January 1867
- 1867DeedsT B Ray to John W Dickey & Ellen Dickey, 5 January 1867
- 1867MarriagesMarriage bond: John Coleman and Martha E Ray
- 1867MarriagesMarriage bond: Joseph Ray and Leatha A Wilson
- 1867MarriagesMarriage bond: William Ray and Emiline Wilson
- 1867MarriagesMarriage bond: John R Whitted and Mary P Ray
- 1868DeedsH I Ray & P A Ray to James S Ball, 22 August 1868
- 1868MarriagesMarriage license: Johnson Ray and Eldra Hart
- 1868MarriagesMarriage license: Mathew Ray and Nancy Bailey
- 1869DeedsBenton Ray to Stephen O Terry & William S Terry & William P Terry, 14 January 1869
- 1869DeedsBenton Ray to William A Tilley, 25 September 1869
- 1869DeedsT B Morris & Annie Morris to Juda Ray, 15 July 1869
- 1869MarriagesMarriage license: James Cain and Tempie Ray
- 1869MarriagesMarriage license: Frank Harris and Sallie Ray
- 1869MarriagesMarriage license: Alvis Ray and Julia Smith
- 1869MarriagesMarriage license: Joe Ray and Martha Day
1870s
- 1870MarriagesMarriage license: Leonard Laws and Peggy Jane Ray
- 1870MarriagesMarriage license: Anderson Ray and Lucretia Adkins
- 1870MarriagesMarriage license: John A Woods and Nellie A Ray
- 1871DeedsMary Sykes & Milton Sykes & Martha E Ray & Josiah T Ray to William Cheek, 2 September 1871
- 1871MarriagesMarriage license: Henry Ray and Margaret F Sykes
- 1872DeedsBenton Ray to Samuel Flintom, 17 January 1872
- 1872DeedsBenton Ray to Samuel G Flintom, 3 April 1872
- 1872MarriagesMarriage license: William Terrell and Nancy A Ray
- 1873DeedsCornelius Jordon & Phillis Jordon to Johnson Ray, 2 January 1873
- 1873DeedsN A Ray & T B Ray to Charles E Wilson, 18 April 1873
- 1873DeedsSidney Ray to D F Morrow trustee, 19 March 1873
- 1873DeedsHenry Ray to R Allen Patterson trustee, 19 May 1873
- 1873MarriagesMarriage license: Yancy Holeman and Mariah Ray
- 1873MarriagesMarriage license: Malphus C Ray and Mary A Sykes
- 1875MarriagesMarriage license: John Ray and Ellen Durham
- 1876MarriagesMarriage license: William H Pendergraph and Julia Ray
- 1876MarriagesMarriage license: Lorenzo D Royster and Caroline Ray
- 1877MarriagesMarriage license: William Brown and Jennie Ray
- 1877MarriagesMarriage license: Tyre B Ray and Mary J Parker
- 1878MarriagesMarriage license: S L Carden and Martha Ray
- 1878MarriagesMarriage license: Madison Latta and Catherine Ray
- 1878MarriagesMarriage license: John W Odaniel and Cornelia N Ray
- 1878MarriagesMarriage license: James T Ray and Malinda F Willett
- 1878MarriagesMarriage license: William J Smith and Martha Ray
- 1878MarriagesMarriage license: William R Webb and Frances Ray
- 1879MarriagesMarriage license: Charles W Ray and Lizzie Sears
- 1879MarriagesMarriage license: Charles Ray and Margaret Reid
1880s
- 1880MarriagesMarriage license: Jesse Odaniel and Mary Ann Ray
- 1880MarriagesMarriage license: Spots Sanford and Sarah Ray
- 1880WillsWill of Matthew Ray
- 1881MarriagesMarriage license: Samuel A Copland and Sally J Ray
- 1881MarriagesMarriage license: George S Ray and Susan Izzard
- 1881MarriagesMarriage license: Henry Ray and Pattie Thompson
- 1881MarriagesMarriage license: James L Ray and Mary S Conklin
- 1881MarriagesMarriage license: Nelson Ray and Bettie E Woods
- 1882MarriagesMarriage license: John W Ray and Delilia N Williams
- 1883MarriagesMarriage license: Franklin Mcpherson and Rebecca Ray
- 1883MarriagesMarriage license: S W Ray and Marnerva Archie
- 1884MarriagesMarriage license: George Ray and Lizzie Carter
- 1885MarriagesMarriage license: Denard Ray and Sally Hall
- 1885MarriagesMarriage license: Lewis Thompson and Mary Ray
- 1885MarriagesMarriage license: George Turner and Anna Ray
- 1886MarriagesMarriage license: Nazer V Ray and Lizzie P D Wilson
- 1886MarriagesMarriage license: Sidney Ray and Estelle E Roberson
- 1887MarriagesMarriage license: Robt A Davis and Caroline Ray
- 1888MarriagesMarriage license: W D Douglas and Martha C Ray
- 1888MarriagesMarriage license: David S Ray and Lizzie Ray
- 1888MarriagesMarriage license: John Ray and Susan Marshall
- 1888MarriagesMarriage license: S C Smith and Maggie Ray
- 1889MarriagesMarriage license: Thomas Ray and Fanny Adam
- 1889MarriagesMarriage license: W A Thompson and Margaret J Ray
1890s
- 1890MarriagesMarriage license: Johnson Ray and Mollie Hester
- 1890MarriagesMarriage license: John E Wright and Maggie E Ray
- 1892MarriagesMarriage license: Harrison Ashley and Catherine Ray
- 1892MarriagesMarriage license: John Carden and Mary Susan Ray
- 1892MarriagesMarriage license: John Pratt and Jinny Ray
- 1892MarriagesMarriage license: Henry Ray and Mary C Brooks
- 1892WillsWill of Sarah C Ray
- 1893MarriagesMarriage license: Wm P Roberts and Joanna Ray
- 1894MarriagesMarriage license: Anderson Ray and Sally Murdock
- 1894MarriagesMarriage license: Peter Ray and Emily Ruffin
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: Bedford Ray and Cumore Carr
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: Elijah B Ray and Anna Jones
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: Milton Ray and Sally Shambly
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: Saml L Ray and Lila Pickard
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: B M Roberson and Fanny Ray
- 1896MarriagesMarriage license: Calvin Sykes and Margaret B Ray
- 1897MarriagesMarriage license: Jas L Ray and Mary Mcmannin
- 1897MarriagesMarriage license: Julian Ray and Daisey O'Daniel
- 1897MarriagesMarriage license: W H Sparrow and Veatrice A Ray
- 1898MarriagesMarriage license: Graham C Cates and Sally Ray
- 1899MarriagesMarriage license: Robt L Denson and Rose Etta Ray
1900s
- 1900MarriagesMarriage license: B F Ray and Lilly Wombles
- 1900MarriagesMarriage license: Edward Ray and Fanny Sykes
- 1900MarriagesMarriage license: Fred Ray and Abi Walker
- 1900MarriagesMarriage license: Thos A Williams and Nettie Ray
- 1901MarriagesMarriage license: C R Durham and Jessie Ray
- 1902MarriagesMarriage license: Jno Henry Ray and Edith Mccauly
- 1902MarriagesMarriage license: J H Ray and Nora Panter
- 1903MarriagesMarriage license: Jas Ray and Ettie Mangum
- 1904MarriagesMarriage license: Ed Ray and Retta Gibson
- 1905MarriagesMarriage license: Osco Andrews and Cora Ray
- 1905MarriagesMarriage license: Jas Albert Ray and Coy Glennora Williams
- 1905MarriagesMarriage license: Jno T Roach and Maggie Ray
- 1906MarriagesMarriage license: J S Ray and Geneva Durham
- 1906MarriagesMarriage license: Raney Ray and Thena Jones
- 1907MarriagesMarriage license: Gurney Kimrey and Jane Ray
- 1909MarriagesMarriage license: J Clifford Ray and Helen Blanche Cole
- 1909MarriagesMarriage license: Alonzo Upchurch and Beddie Ray
- 1909MarriagesMarriage license: Chas E Jr Wilson and Mary L Ray
1910s
- 1910MarriagesMarriage license: B P Gordon and Effie Ray
- 1910MarriagesMarriage license: W N Nichols and Lizzie Ray
- 1910MarriagesMarriage license: June W Ray and Ada L King
- 1910MarriagesMarriage license: Monroe Ray and Anna Grady
- 1910MarriagesMarriage license: Ross Teer and Carrie Ray
- 1911MarriagesMarriage license: C W Ray and Minnie Lee
- 1911MarriagesMarriage license: Thos Mckee and Ollie Blanch Ray
- 1911MarriagesMarriage license: Geo W Ray and Earl H Freeland
- 1911MarriagesMarriage license: J R Shanklin and Nellie Ray
- 1911MarriagesMarriage license: W R Thompson and Mary Ray
Undated
- DeedsThomas Ray to William Pickett
- DeedsThomas Ray to William Pickett
- DeedsJames Ray to George Elmore, March 1759
- Records of enslaved peopleDeed (sale or gift not stated): Thomas Ray to William Pickett
- MarriagesMarriage bond: Robert Harrison and Izbel Ray
- MarriagesMarriage bond: Daniel Ray and Phebe McPherson
- MarriagesMarriage bond: Isaac H Ray and Tamesia Nichols
- Court minutesThe court empanelled and swore grand jurors John Anderson, James McAllister, John White and 9 others.
- Court minutesA twelve-member jury was appointed for the Thomas Hart plantation connection to Tower Hill road, with James Wade, John Alston and Nathani…
- Court minutesJurors Mark Morgan, James Ray, Tyrie Harris and 3 others were appointed to attend November court at Salisbury.
- Court minutesSeventeen grand jurors were empanelled and sworn.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Brown granted to Jannett Allison and Robert Ray.
- Court minutesChristmass Ray brought an action on the case against Thomas King.
- Court minutesRobert Ray and Jane Allison returned an account of sales for William Brown’s estate.
- Court minutesJoseph Allison received permission to operate an ordinary.
- Court minutesA commission was ordered to take Solomon Hughstuff’s deposition in Christmass Ray’s suit against Thomas King.
- Court minutesChristopher Ray brought an action on the case against Thomas King.
- Court minutesCunningham Sample brought a petition against David Ray.
- Court minutesRobert Ray became overseer from Island ford to Wm. Laughlin’s.
- Court minutesThree named assessors were appointed for Hillsboro' District (Joseph Allison, Thomas Hart, John Ray).
- Court minutesFifteen grand jurors were sworn, with Sam’l. Allen as foreman.
- Court minutesTwelve men were appointed to lay out a road from the Caswell County line near Taps mill toward the Johnston ordinary–Abercrombie road.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was ordered to summon thirty named jurors for the next county court.
- Court minutesThe grand jury was empanelled and sworn with David Craig as foreman and Andrew Faddis as constable.
- Court minutesNamed workers were assigned under James Scarlett to open the road from Caswell County Line to Widow Woods near Mr. William Johnston’s.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Alex Mebane, Wm. Cain, John Ray and Hugh Tinning present.
- Court minutesEleven jurors were appointed to lay out the Orange Old Court House–Guilford road; Anthony Stanford and Thomas Freeland were appointed ove…
- Court minutesJames Freeland, Wm. McCauley and John Ray signed the minutes.
- Court minutesDavid Ray, orphan son of Wm. Ray, chose John Ray as guardian on a £6,000 bond with Jos. Ray and James Bird.
- Court minutesTwelve jurors were appointed to inspect the road by William Jackson’s and recommend its most convenient course at next court.
- Court minutesJoshua Potts, James Carrington and John Ray were appointed commissioners to dispose of confiscated property, with seven justices present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, William McCauley and Jno. Ray present.
- Court minutesFourteen named jurors were appointed for the next Superior Court.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Jno. Butler, Wm. McCauley and John Ray present.
- Court minutesJohn Ray resigned as commissioner for confiscated property.
- Court minutesWm. Laycock appeared and was bailed for next court, entering further recognizance with Wm. Ray at £2,000 each.
- Court minutesJustices were appointed to receive taxable-property lists, with three assessors for Hillsborough & St. Thomas Districts (Thomas Hart, Wm.…
- Court minutesWm. Courtney, Wm. McCauley and John Ray signed the minutes.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices William McCauley, John Nichols, John Ray and John Hawkins present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, John Ray, John T. Patterson and J. Peterson present.
- Court minutesJohn Ray returned taxable-property lists for Hillsborough District.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was appointed collector of taxable property for Hillsborough District for this and the ensuing year.
- Court minutesWill of James Clark, proved by John Ray & Wm. Williams.
- Court minutesWm. Ray was appointed tax collector for St. Asaphs District.
- Court minutesNine named people were exempted from taxes (Richard Pond, John McVinchey, Wm. Gibson, Isaac Gaddis).
- Court minutesWm. McCauley, John Ray and Wm. Ainsley signed the minutes.
- Court minutesThe tax lists and assessments for St. Asaphs were returned, and Wm. Ray was appointed collector.
- Court minutesTwelve named people were ordered summoned for the next Superior Court of Law and Equity.
- Court minutesThe listed people were ordered summoned as jurors for next county court.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Butler, John Ray, Wm. McCauley and John Taylor present.
- Court minutesJohn Butler, Wm. McCauley, Archer Gresham and John Ray were paid for jury attendance at Superior Court.
- Court minutesThe same jury heard James Ray’s case against James Baldridge.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices John Walker, John Carson and John Ray present.
- Court minutesJames Davis became overseer from Town Race Paths to the second fork of Little River, with named workers assigned.
- Court minutesWm. Ray bonded as tax collector for St. Asaphs District.
- Court minutesThe listed people were ordered summoned as jurors for next county court.
- Court minutesDavid Mebane became overseer from Meadow Meeting House to Col. Alex. Mebane’s, with hands Alex Mebane, Sam, John Nelson and 18 others ass…
- Court minutesDeed, Wm. Ray, Senr. to Wm. Ray, Jun., proved by John Ray.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Eli MDannell, John Hawkins and John Ray present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. McCauley, John Ray and Rob. Campbell present.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Wm. M'Cauley, John Ray and James Cearson present.
- Court minutesGarnishee Lydy Ray denied personal debt but described possible obligations of her deceased husband; judicial attachment was directed conc…
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Adam Rice’s debt action against Thomas Davis.
- Court minutesFollowing a jury hearing on appeal, the court affirmed the justice’s judgment in Kenneday’s action against Whitney.
- Court minutesThe jury found for Murdock; the court ordered specified household goods held by him as garnishee subject to the plaintiff’s recovery.
- Court minutesDeed, William Ray & wife to John Cain, proved by James Latta.
- Court minutesThe August county court opened at Hillsborough with three justices present.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire listing the summoned jurors.
- Court minutesThe record listed the remaining original-panel jurors.
- Court minutesThe court directed any twelve of sixteen named men to lay out the Enoe bridge connection to the old road and report this term.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the executed venire listing the summoned jurors.
- Court minutesFifteen grand jurors were empaneled and sworn, with Wm Hall as foreman.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire; five named jurors were marked excused.
- Court minutesThe November county court opened in Hillsborough with three justices present.
- Court minutesThe jury convicted Abner Tapp of the indictment’s charge.
- Court minutesDeed, Jno Nichols Sheriff &c to David Ray, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Rebeccah McLelan to James Ray, proved by Jesse Miller.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Wm Oneal £2.10 plus costs against James Williams.
- Court minutesThe court ordered reputed father Robert Ray to pay Elizabeth James £20 in annual child-support installments and post parish-indemnity sec…
- Court minutesThe jury found for Ferguson; the court subsequently granted a new trial on motion.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the executed venire naming summoned jurors.
- Court minutesThe record listed remaining panel jurors and marked James Alston excused.
- Court minutesThe November county court opened in Hillsborough with three justices present.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the executed venire listing summoned jurors.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Shaderick Forrester, Tho Gwinn, Abraham Anderson and 33 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court listed the remaining members of the original jury panel.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Garrot Garrison, Jno Riggs, Joseph Wood and 32 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJacob Councilman became constable for St Asaphs, gave bond with Wm Ray and Jno Siddell, and qualified.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Watters, Wm Ray, James Moore and Wm Courtney present.
- Court minutesJustices John Taylor, Wm McCauley, Wm Watters and 14 others took the prescribed oath supporting the United States Constitution.
- Court minutesWill of John Conner, proved by Hugh Molholland & Wm Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, John Nichols Sheriff to Absalom Tatom, proved by David Ray.
- Court minutesThe overseers of the poor obtained judgment against Jno G Rencher; payment to David Ray was noted.
- Court minutesThe overseers of the poor obtained judgment against John Ray.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Andrew Burke, Wm Nunn and William Ray present.
- Court minutesWilliam Ray was appointed land processioner for the recorded district.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, Andrew Burke, Wm Shepperd and 3 others present.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Rainey, Wm Courtney, Jno Thompson and 29 others present.
- Court minutesAfter George Newton objected to the surveyed route, the court allowed a private road; Wm Cain appealed with David Ray as surety.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Boon granted to Margaret Boon; sureties William Ray, Andrew Gibson, Isaac Dorris and Elias Wilhoit.
- Court minutesJohn Mitchell’s administrators won a finding that Jesse Miller’s bond was valid and unpaid, with recorded damages.
- Court minutesGeorge May won damages against William Ray, reduced by a five-pound setoff.
- Court minutesThe jury acquitted Elias Pettiford of petty larceny.
- Court minutesJohn Hodge became Matthew Ray’s guardian, subject to bond and security.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Jacob Councilman granted to William Ray; sureties Henry Loy and Andrew Gibson.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of James McMahon granted to Obed Green; sureties William Ray and Reubin Smith.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Jamison granted to Jane Jamison and John Ray; sureties James Jackson and James Moore.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Robert Walker as road overseer, replacing Joseph Woods.
- Court minutesOn John Hogan’s petition, Benjamin Davis became overseer with assigned workers for the road from John Grimes’s to Collinses creek.
- Court minutesThe court rescinded William Ray and William McAdams’s discharge because costs remained unpaid, ordering them summoned to answer.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire with attendance annotations.
- Court minutesGeorge May was nonsuited in his appeal against Wm Ray.
- Court minutesJohn Allison was continued as county register upon bond with Wm Lytle and Walter Alves.
- Court minutesDavid Ray succeeded John Walker as county treasurer, subject to bond and security.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon Ben Rhodes, Jno Scott, Jon’n Lindley and 11 others for Superior Court jury service.
- Court minutesPatrick St Laurance recovered damages and costs from Jesse Benton’s executors.
- Court minutesThe jury found David Strayhorn had not undertaken the alleged obligation and ruled against John Grant Rencher.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Ray, A Tatom, John Thompson and Hardress Hawkins present.
- Court minutesJohn Allison and David Ray took their office oaths and the required public-officer oaths.
- Court minutesWilliam Ray, James Patterson and David Patterson were assigned to settle Mary Hawkins’s executorship accounts for John Hawkins’s estate.
- Court minutesOn William Ray’s representation, Jonathan Lindley and John Hogan became commissioners to keep waterways open for fish passage.
- Court minutesThe jury assessed George Johnston’s damages and costs against Henry Weisner in an attachment action.
- Court minutesThomas and John Dick’s firm received damages and costs against William Ray.
- Court minutesWilliam Courtney junior became county entry taker, subject to bond with approved sureties.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm Ray, Absalom Tatom and John Hogg present.
- Court minutesJohn Hogan and Walter Alves were assigned to help David Ray settle former trustee John Walker’s accounts.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon jurors Rich’d Cothran, James Stockard, John Ray Maj and 27 others for next term.
- Court minutesThe sheriff returned the venire with attendance annotations.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was excused from jury attendance for the term.
- Court minutesThe court recorded a surveyor and three other men in Jno Ray’s ejectment action against John Williams.
- Court minutesCharlotte Ray was bound to Isaac Link.
- Court minutesThomas Dick was nonsuited in his appeal against William Ray.
- Court minutesPeter Noe became St Asaphs constable with William Ray and James Patterson as approved sureties.
- Court minutesJustices Empson Bird, John Thompson, Archer Campbell and 32 others attended the sheriff’s election.
- Court minutesSamuel Hughes’s nonsuit was set aside, the case reinstated and the declaration amended to replace Thomas with Samuel.
- Court minutesWilliam Ray was assigned to receive the district’s taxable-property lists.
- Court minutesJohn Hogg, John Casey and David Ray were appointed to assess town property.
- Court minutesJoseph Hodge qualified as sheriff after the justices approved his sureties.
- Court minutesThe jury acquitted Joseph Montgomery of assault; he remained in the sheriff’s custody.
- Court minutesThe court appointed a jury and surveyors to examine John Kelly and John Holden’s disputed claim.
- Court minutesThomas Horne won damages and costs against Joshua Horne in trover.
- Court minutesSterling Harris, William Lytle and David Ray were assigned to audit James Hogg’s guardianship and estate accounts for Mary Williams Burke…
- Court minutesThe justices divided themselves into four classes for holding court.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Wm Ray, Wm Hooper and 3 others present.
- Court minutesSamuel Hughes won damages and costs against William and John Ray on a timely obligation.
- Court minutesThe court appointed opposing view jurors and surveyors for Jno Kelly’s disputed claim against Jno and Isaac Holden.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Carson, Wm Ray, Wm Hooper and James Christmas present.
- Court minutesFormer trustee John Walker’s accounts were referred to Andrew Murdock and three colleagues for settlement.
- Court minutesHenry Thompson received permission to operate a tavern at the stated residence.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was excused for missing jury attendance.
- Court minutesOpposing jurors were appointed in John Kelly’s land claim; the parties accepted equal reduced panels if some jurors failed to attend.
- Court minutesA jury was appointed to survey a route from Rodgers fence past Ridges Mill to Fridles lanes.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices A Tatom, Jno Thompson, James Christmass and 18 others present.
- Court minutesWilliam Raney was elected entry taker and gave bond with William Ray, Hardy Hurdle and Andrew Murdock.
- Court minutesWilliam Courtney, Henry Thompson and David Ray were appointed to assess Hillsbo property.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Benjamin Lacy, John Hogan, Absalom Tatom and 2 others present.
- Court minutesThe court appointed James Crawford as road overseer, replacing William Ray.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of William Courtney Jr granted to Martha Courtney and William Courtney Sr; sureties Walter Alves, Sam’l Bent…
- Court minutesFrances Child’s executorship accounts were referred to John Hogg and five colleagues for settlement.
- Court minutesWilliam Ray, James Patterson and Obid Green were assigned to audit John Albright’s executorship accounts for Jacob Albright’s estate.
- Court minutesHannah Ray and Wm Clendening recovered damages and costs against Wm Ray after jurors upheld John Ray’s bond and rejected setoff.
- Court minutesWm Ray recovered damages and costs against John Hogan.
- Court minutesOn Jno Williams’s motion, the court appointed Jonathan Lindley and Jno Thompson to examine Hannah Ray’s accounts for Rob’t Ray’s estate.
- Court minutesJohn Elliss and Benjamin Rainey became special bail for John Williams in John Ray’s ejectment suit.
- Court minutesThe court recorded a jury panel with some members excused.
- Court minutesThe court listed the remaining original jurors.
- Court minutesJohn Casey and Wm Belvin were appointed to examine county trustee Dav’d Ray’s accounts.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was nonsuited and appealed his ejectment action against John Williams; jurors Richard Christmas and Jno Ellis proved attendance…
- Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff in John Ray and James Jamerson’s action against Rob’t Carson and Jno Carrington.
- Court minutesJustices John Walker, Wm McCauley, Wm Courtny and 26 others attended the sheriff and surveyor election.
- Court minutesWm Ray was appointed to receive the district’s taxable lists.
- Court minutesJno Ray and Geo Johnston were appointed inspectors for the coming election.
- Court minutesThomas Mulholland’s executors recovered damages and costs against Wm and John Ray.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Samuel Freeman granted to Daniel Freeman; sureties Wm Ray and Peter Stout.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Thompson, Thomas Bradshaw, Samuel Steward and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded David Ray, Samuel Clenney, Thomas Bradshaw and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJno Warren recovered damages and costs against Adam Marley and Thomas Vincent.
- Court minutesThe court apprenticed Wm Ray to William Crutchfield for instruction in blacksmithing.
- Court minutesThe court excused John Ray, John Fitch and John Trousdale from jury attendance.
- Court minutesDeed, James Stockard to Jonathan Lindley, proved by Wm Ray.
- Court minutesWm Ferrel was nonsuited in his action against Joseph Courtney Jr.
- Court minutesJames Galbreath’s surviving partners were nonsuited in their action against Thomas O’Harro.
- Court minutesWilliam Cain and partners’ claim against William Jackson proceeded through summons, judgment, stayed execution with Sterling Harris as su…
- Court minutesThe court disallowed witness attendance charges for John Ray and Rebeckah Campbell against H O’Dannel in Lewis Kirk’s action.
- Court minutesJoseph Allison was elected constable and posted security.
- Court minutesDeed, James H Ray to John Paine, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Jno Ray to Jonathan Lindley, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, John Ray to Henry Cook, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesDeed, Will’m Ray to Jonathan Lindly, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesThe court levied taxes to build a Hillsborough jail and appointed Samuel Benton, Absalum Tatom and Sterling Harris to plan and supervise…
- Court minutesThe court appointed John Warren as road overseer, replacing James Miller.
- Court minutesThe court appointed David Ray as road overseer.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Levi Whithead as road overseer, replacing James Ray.
- Court minutesThe court appointed John Armstrong as road overseer.
- Court minutesDeed, Mary Parks to John Melvin, proved by William Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, Joseph Holmes to George Albright, proved by William Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, Joseph Holmes to Edmund Green, proved by William Ray.
- Court minutesThe Ray minors recovered land-value damages against Henry E McCullock; entry of judgment awaited filing of the declaration.
- Court minutesGeorge Darden recovered the unpaid balance and damages against John Taylor after two payment credits; counsel released part of the verdict.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was nonsuited against Henry Cook and appealed with approved sureties James Stockard and Joseph Clendenin.
- Court minutesThe court fined John Cook for failing to testify for John Ray against Henry Cook and ordered notice.
- Court minutesThomas Dent and company recovered damages and costs against Andrew Burke after jurors allowed a setoff.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, John Trousdale to James Trousdale, proved by Wm Ray Esqr.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Absalom Tatom, Walter Alves, John Hogg and 4 others present.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in James Patterson’s action against James Ray and James Nicholson.
- Court minutesThomas Mulhollan’s executors were nonsuited against administrator Wm Ray; the court denied their requested appeal.
- Court minutesDeed, the Trustees of the University by Wm Shepperd Commissioner & Attorney to Nathaniel Harris, proved by Wm Ray.
- Court minutesJustices Wm Ray, Wm Rainey, Benj Lacy and 19 others attended the court.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, Jno Trousdale to Wm Trousdale Jr, proved by Wm Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, Martha Ray to Jno Holmes, proved by Geo Foust.
- Court minutesDeed, Rob’t Ray to Geo Foust, proved by Jno Holmes.
- Court minutesAndrew Murdock qualified as sheriff and posted separate bonds for office duties and public and county taxes.
- Court minutesSterling Harris, James Baldridge and Jno Thompson examined David Ray’s county accounts; the court accepted their report and filed the acc…
- Court minutesDavid Ray became county trustee and posted bond with Wm Lytle and Andrew Murdock.
- Court minutesThe court ordered Hugh Ray’s sworn estate sales account recorded.
- Court minutesThe court recorded David Mebane, David Carson, James Philips and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Henry Neal, Sam’l Chambers, James Ray and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAdam Phifer recovered damages and costs against James Wilson for slander within the limitation period.
- Court minutesHenry Thompson Jr recovered damages and costs against John Carrington; the court granted an appeal with James Carrington and Tho Hunt as…
- Court minutesWm Courtney recovered damages against Samuel Benton; jurors rejected setoff and found the undertaking within three years.
- Court minutesDeed, Jacob Rich & Phillipina Rich his wife to Carson Caps, proved by James H Ray.
- Court minutesJurors found James Johnston detained enslaved Ester, Moses, Ellick and Betsy, rejected limitation and awarded Marchel Roberts and others…
- Court minutesJurors convicted Adam Phifer of petty larceny; an appeal was requested.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Pyles, Wm Bowles Jr, Joseph Tate and 26 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJurors acquitted Anthony Rickets of assault and battery; the court charged the unnamed prosecutor with costs.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices James Christmas, Benj Lacy and Jno Ray present.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Piles, Wm Bowles Jr, Joseph Tate and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Taylor, Edward Harris, John Warren and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court fined jurors James Piles, Joseph Tate, John Ray and 7 others for nonattendance.
- Court minutesJoseph Baker became guardian of Mary Ray, John Ray’s daughter, and posted bond with Joseph Hodge and Richard Christmas.
- Court minutesDeed, Michael Robinson to James Robinson, proved by David Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, John Nichols to James Ray, proved by James Hart.
- Court minutesThe court allowed county trustee David Ray a commission on county funds received and disbursed.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Nunn, Wm Kirkland, Benjamin Rhodes Sr and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court excused Wm Ray Sr’s fine for jury nonattendance at the previous term.
- Court minutesThe county court opened its sitting with justices Wm McCauley, Wm Ray and Jno Thompson present.
- Court minutesDeed, Michael Charles to Samuel James, proved by William Ray.
- Court minutesJurors acquitted Wm Marcum of assault; the court charged Francis Moreland with prosecution costs.
- Court minutesDavid Ray was appointed county trustee for the coming year.
- Court minutesDeed, John Trousdale to John Campbell, proved by John Ray.
- Court minutesJno Hanks recovered the unpaid debt balance and damages against Jess Lynch after a payment credit and rejection of setoff.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Rob’t Duk[e] of assault; the court fined him.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Jno Ray of assault.
- Court minutesDeed, Thomas Clark to Jno Ray, proved by Wm Clark & Jesse Clark.
- Court minutesDeed, Daniel Albright to Colba Jackson, proved by William Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, Daniel Albright to Malachia Hatmaker, proved by William Ray.
- Court minutesThe court recorded additional jurors.
- Court minutesDeed, Jno Ray to Jno Scott, proved by Henry Thompson Jr.
- Court minutesThe court recorded And’w McBroom, Ralph Faucett, William Woods and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJames Ray was listed for a conditional fine for missing jury attendance.
- Court minutesJoseph Ray was listed for a conditional fine for missing jury attendance.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Robert Morrison, James Morrow, William Kirkland and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJurors Daniel Turrentine, William Thompson, Walter Alves and 9 others appeared and qualified.
- Court minutesFollowing default, Archer Harris received damages and costs against Elijah Rencher.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Mary Doherty’s action against Richard Cate.
- Court minutesJurors found Anthony Thompson had not spoken the alleged words within six months before Arthur Lovins’s suit.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Wm Guy, James Turrentine, Robert Tinnen and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Hart, John Clark, Wm Guy and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesWm Mebane and James Ray were excused from jury attendance.
- Court minutesAugustus Benton won damages against Anderson Stroud after jurors upheld the promise and rejected payment, setoff and limitation defenses.
- Court minutesJurors upheld Charles Carroll’s promise and awarded Charles Christmas damages and costs.
- Court minutesFollowing default, Andrew McCauley received covenant damages and costs against John Ray.
- Court minutesJohn Lakey was nonsuited against Luke Peacock and received leave to appeal with approved securities.
- Court minutesDeed, John Stewart, Marshall &c to David Ray, proved by Duncan Cameron.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Cain, William Rhodes Jr, Page Patterson and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Cain, Thomas Thompson, Andrew McBroom and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Casey, Jno Holden, James Miller and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court appointed Sterling Harris and named freeholders to allot Mary Bird a year’s family support from the estate.
- Court minutesSamuel Turrentine was reelected sheriff and furnished security.
- Court minutesSterling Harris was elected public-buildings treasurer and furnished security.
- Court minutesThe court allowed David Ray commissions on county-trustee receipts and payments.
- Court minutesThe court recorded James Mebane Jr, John Durham, Alexander Pickard and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesCain Ray & Co received principal, damages and costs against William Kirk.
- Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Cain Ray & Co damages against James Cain.
- Court minutesJohn Jameson became guardian of ???? Jameson.
- Court minutesJohn Jameson became guardian of William Jameson.
- Court minutesJohn Jameson became guardian of Robert Jameson.
- Court minutesThe court listed jurors who had failed to appear.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was excused from jury attendance after providing sworn reasons.
- Court minutesDeed, Joseph Dixon to John Ray, proved by John Campbell.
- Court minutesDavid Ray became guardian of Peter Lempkins Ray.
- Court minutesJames Ray was fined for failing to attend as Josiah Taylor’s subpoenaed witness against Robert Duke.
- Court minutesJurors rejected payment and setoff and awarded Wm Ray principal and interest against Aquilla Rhodes.
- Court minutesJurors acquitted Wm Smith.
- Court minutesJames Hutcheson joined as James Lynch’s executor; the court appointed John Ray surveyor and a viewing jury in James Murray’s case.
- Court minutesDeed, George Faucett to John Faucett, proved by John Ray.
- Court minutesJurors upheld Henry Hamlin?’s promise and awarded John Stroud damages; an appeal was allowed with approved securities.
- Court minutesJurors rejected setoff and awarded John Ferrington damages against Sam’l Love’s administrator.
- Court minutesThe court convened with justices Jonathan Lindley, Abner B Bruce, David Mebane and John Ray present.
- Court minutesJurors upheld Alexander Tinnen’s promise and awarded David Ray and company damages on appeal.
- Court minutesJohn Ray became guardian of Deborah Hopkins.
- Court minutesDeed, James Stockard to William Trousdale, proved by John Ray.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Andrew Gray, John Comb, James Ray and 8 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJurors upheld Robert Carson’s promise within three years, rejected payment and setoff and awarded William H Thompson damages.
- Court minutesLuke Dishon was nonsuited in his action against John Taylor.
- Court minutesJames H Bowman received damages and costs against James Clendening.
- Court minutesJames H Bowman received a separate damages award against James Clendening.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Wm F Thompson; the court excluded State witness John Dunnavin’s attendance from costs charged against him.
- Court minutesAn acquittal was entered for James Faucett, followed by an error notation discharging the jury.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was fined for missing subpoenaed testimony for Thos H Perkins in Andrew Gibson’s case.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, Nath’l McLemore to David Ray & Co & Wm Kirkland, proved by Thos Howard.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Ray, Jacob Harder, Thomas Lindley and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court listed jurors who failed to answer the sheriff’s call.
- Court minutesJurors upheld Wm Mebane’s promise, rejected setoff, found sufficient estate assets and awarded Wm B Mebane damages; an appeal was noted.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Robert Faucett.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Sarah Shoftner.
- Court minutesDeed, William Ray to Henry Fogleman, proved by Peter Fogleman.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Joshua Holt, Eli McDaniel, Henson Colter and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Thomas McCullock and his unnamed wife’s case against William Cantrill.
- Court minutesDeed, John Jamison to Wm Lindsey, proved by James Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, William Lindsey to James Ray, acknowledged in court.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of James Douglas granted to Wm Bradford; sureties John Ray and Robert Ray.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Davis, John McDaniel, Joseph Kirkland and 6 others for jury service.
- Court minutesMoses Rhody was nonsuited against Henry Younger and requested an appeal.
- Court minutesJurors rejected payment, setoff and a special agreement and awarded James Palmer and company principal and interest against John Galbraith.
- Court minutesJurors convicted James Lockhart.
- Court minutesJurors convicted Thomas Hunt.
- Court minutesDeed, Benjamin Burnsides to David Ray & Co, proved by David Faucett.
- Court minutesThe court ordered Jonathan Jorden, William Laws, Thomas Jinkins and 27 others summoned for Superior Court jury service.
- Court minutesThe court ordered James Moore, Robert Harris, John Tinnen and 26 others summoned for the next county-court jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Andrew McCauley, John Burnside, James Warren and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Samuel Thompson, George Clancy, John Casey and 26 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Ray, William Hall, Andrew Watson and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and awarded David Ray’s firm damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Christopher Dannel, Jeremiah Roberts, James Robinson and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Ray, James Murray, Edward Pickett and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesJoseph Baker received a percentage allowance on Holly Ray’s funds received as guardian.
- Court minutesDeed, John Patton to Robert Ray, proved by Jonathan Lindly.
- Court minutesDeed, Robert Ray to Jonathan Lindly, proved by Thos Lindly.
- Court minutesThe jury valued the bond, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded James Faucett damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury found Mansfield Harris promised payment and awarded James Murdock damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded damages; John Taylor Sr and Isaac Holden secured a stay of execution.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded David Ray’s firm principal, interest and costs.
- Court minutesJames Webb was appointed public-buildings treasurer and furnished bond with John Taylor and David Ray as sureties.
- Court minutesDavid Ray was elected sheriff and furnished bond with sureties William Kirkland, John Faddis, William Hall and 3 others.
- Court minutesCommissioners were appointed to allot one year’s provisions to Sarah Smith, widow of Jno Smith (John Campbell, John Ray, William Bradford…
- Court minutesJohn Taylor Jr received leave to renew his clerk’s bonds and furnished sureties David Ray, Fredrick Nash, Samuel Benton and 2 others.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Andrew McCauley, James Lapslie, Thomas Braxton and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury credited payments but found breached covenants and awarded damages; an appeal was allowed, and witness William Ray was fined for…
- Court minutesDeed of Trust, George Carrington to William Kirkland & Thos Whitted, proved by Frederick Nash.
- Court minutesDeed, Charles Ray to James Fossett, proved by David Ray.
- Court minutesSheriff David Ray received an allowance for his services.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded James Child’s firm principal, interest and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury valued the bond and awarded David Ray’s firm damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and awarded David Ray’s firm damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury rejected payment and setoff and awarded damages; David Ray’s firm remitted part of the judgment.
- Court minutesThe court recorded William Shaw, Thomas Lloyd, Morgan Hart and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury credited payments and awarded Mordecai Southerland the remaining principal, interest and costs.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of James Gorden granted to Samuel O’Daniel; sureties Matthew Ray.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Geo Maddin, Wm Johnston, Rob’t Grimes and 27 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Levi Whitted, William Strayhorn, James Milican and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury assessed damages and costs for David Ray’s firm.
- Court minutesThe jury found a promise within three years and awarded William P Mangum damages and costs on appeal.
- Court minutesThe jury found a timely promise, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded David Ray’s firm damages and costs.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, William Ray Jr to Duncan Cameron, proved by Thomas V Hargis.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded administrator Wm F Strudwick nominal damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury found John L Kirk detained enslaved Tony within three years, rejected release, and awarded James Kirk damages and costs.
- Court minutesThe jury valued the bond, rejected payment and setoff, and awarded William Ray Jr principal and interest.
- Court minutesThe jury found a promise within three years, rejected payment and satisfaction, and awarded Robert Dixon principal, interest and costs.
- Court minutesWilliam P Mangum was nonsuited when absent; the nonsuit was subsequently set aside.
- Court minutesAfter James Latta resigned, a new county surveyor was elected; the name and bond clause were incomplete.
- Court minutesThe court recorded David Ray, Thomas Wilson, Aquilla Herndon and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of Wm Ray granted to David Allison and Stephen Taylor; sureties Isaac Holden.
- Court minutesJoseph Shaw confessed judgment to William Cain Junior; David Ray and William Horton secured a stay.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John McCaddam and Joseph McCaddams granted to James Patterson; sureties John Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, Walter Galbraith & wife to Geo Coble, proved by John Ray.
- Court minutesThe court recorded John Ray, William Wallace, James Davis and 5 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded John Strowd damages and costs against James Moore.
- Court minutesThe jury found George Carrington detained five enslaved people claimed by Henry Dunwoody’s executor and awarded nominal damages and costs.
- Court minutesDeed, James Osburn to Israel Holt, proved by John Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, John Walker to Ashford Walker, proved by Jno Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, James Ray to Rober[t] R Reed, proved by Levi Whitted.
- Court minutesDeed, James Ray to John Douglass & wife, proved by Rankin McKee.
- Court minutesThe court recorded Wm P Mangum, Alex’r Pickard, Nathaniel Carter and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded John McKerall damages and costs against Samuel Child. An appeal was requested.
- Court minutesThe jury found Ashley Dunnagan had not promised payment in Geo Carrington’s action.
- Court minutesThe jury found Hugh Mulhollan liable in John Ray’s ejectment action; an appeal was requested.
- Court minutesJohn Ray was appointed district processioner.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded William Ray damages and costs against Douglass and Ray.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded David Ray and Co damages against James Cain.
- Court minutesBill of Sale, William Cain Sr & David Ray to John McDaniel, proved by James Webb.
- Court minutesDeed, James Ray to William Roberts, proved by James Cheek.
- Court minutesDeed, Duncan Cameron to David Ray, proved by William Kirkland.
- Court minutesDeed, David Ray to William Kirkland, proved by Henry Neal.
- Court minutesAdministration of the estate of John Ray granted to George Fossett; sureties James Mebane and Joseph Moore.
- Court minutesThe court authorized sale of John Ray’s perishable estate.
- Court minutesAlexander Russell became guardian of Polley Rainey and William Rainey and Elizabeth Rainey.
- Court minutesDeed, George Fossett & Martha his Wife, James Fitch & Isbel his Wife & Nancy Ray to John T Ray, proved by Thomas Ruffin.
- Court minutesDeed of Conveyance, Margaret Loy to John Loy, proved by made oath.
- Court minutesJosiah Turner and Thomas Thompson denied owing John Street money and were discharged as garnishees; Thompson identified open accounts in…
- Court minutesThe court received and recorded an inventory for John Ray’s estate.
- Court minutesThe court received and recorded a sales account for John Ray’s estate.
- Court minutesThe sheriff was directed to summon jurors Mann Patterson, William P Mangum, Henry Neale and 26 others for the next court (Ben).
- Court minutesThe court recorded Andrew McBroom, William Murray, Daniel Whitsell and 12 others for jury service.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in Robert Gregston’s action against William Mebane.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Alexander McCracken damages and costs against John Patton.
- Court minutesThe jury decided Joseph Minor’s action in favor of John Crutchfield.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Andrew McCauley damages against William Wallace.
- Court minutesThe jury acquitted Joseph Hughs.
- Court minutesThe jury found Lewis Partin guilty on the indictment.
- Court minutesAlexander Russell became guardian of Andrew and Perry Steel.
- Court minutesThe court apprenticed Lewis McDaniel to Matthew Ray for instruction in farming.
- Court minutesDeed of Conveyance, Thomas H Perkins & Mary M Perkins & Nicholas Perkins Sen’r to David Ray, proved by Certificate of Robert Whitte.
- Court minutesDeed, Thomas Ray to William Ray, proved by James Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, William Ray to Thomas Hunt, proved by John Watson.
- Court minutesJohn Ray and Rankin McKee received a commission on George Ray’s estate.
- Court minutesMichael Ray became guardian of Polly Ray and Sarah Ray and Delilah Ray and Martha Ann Ray.
- Court minutesThe jury decided William Cain’s action in favor of John D Carrington.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Mason and Hughs damages and costs against William Walker.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded Nancy Reese damages and costs against Thomas Holloway.
- Court minutesA juror was withdrawn in John Carrington’s action against Thomas Carrington.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded James Winfree damages against Edward Robson.
- Court minutesThe jury found William Brooks guilty on the indictment.
- Court minutesThe jury acquitted Alexander Allen? and Thaddeus Freshwater.
- Court minutesDeed of Trust, James Griffin to Francis Child, proved by William D Ray.
- Court minutesThe record supplied an additional list of apparent jurors.
- Court minutesDeed, David Ray to Peter L Ray, proved by William B Jameson.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded John Russell damages and costs against James Palmer.
- Court minutesDeed, John Jameson to Wm B Jameson, proved by Peter L Ray.
- Court minutesDeed, William Ray Senr to William Hall Senr & Rankin McKee, proved by James Ray.
- Court minutesThe jury found Archibald Robertson guilty on the indictment.
- Court minutesThe jury found George Trice guilty on the indictment.
- Court minutesDeed, William Walker & others to Andrew Walker, proved by James Mebane.
- Court minutesThe jury awarded David Ray and Co damages and costs against Isaac Holden.
- WillsReceipt: Jean (x) Jameson to John Ray
