Wray - Tennessee

Wilson County Archives, Lebanon, Tennessee

Thomas E. Partlow. Wilson County Tennessee Circuit Court Records 1810-1855, Southern Historical Press, Inc .

181-1821

- page 1 - Peggy Ray and Solomon Ray petition for divorce, page 38-39  1811

1832-1833

- page 47 -  Thomas Wray, Tabitha King, Solomon Wray, Joseph Wry, Simpson Wray and his wife Susan, John Wray and Willis Wray, heirs of Thomas Wray

Thomas E. Partlow.  Wilson County, Tennessee Wills Books 1 - 13 1802-1850. Southern Historical Press, Inc.

-       Page 15 - Luke Wray Inventory. 19 Sep 1814. James Gray, administrator Wills & Inventories 1814-1819 page 9

-       page 34-35 - Abraham Whitson, Sr. Will. 17 Sep 1819. Heirs: wife Siday; children John, Deborah, Roda, Isabella, George, William, Elizabeth and Margaret Whitson.  Witnesses: Henry Cocke, Willis Wray.  Executors: Samuel Gray and Isaac Wright. Recorded 11 apr 1820. [Wills & Inventories 1819-1824 Page 31-32]

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-       page 80 - Thomas Wray Widow’s Allotment. 19 Apr 1829. Alsey Wray, widow of Thomas Wray, given her allotment for one year . Wills & Inventories 1827-1820 page 280

-       page 80 - Thomas Wray Inventory. Willis Wray, administrator. Recorded 27 May 1829, page 280

-       page 99 - John Wray will. 25 Feb 1833. Heirs: wife Nancy Wray; sons Stephen, Simpson H. William, Arche, Jonathan D. and James Wray; daughters Lucinda Patton and Mary Bryant; grandson James H. (Sitter). Witnesses: James Wray and William Wray. Stephen Wray, executor.  Recorded 23 May 1833. Pp 129-130

-       pg 103 - Edward Willis Will. 10 Jan 1834. Heirs: wife Susannah Willis; children Martha Wray, Thomas Willis, Elizabeth Stephenson, James willis, Sarah Steon and Ann Zackry.  Witnesses: Samuel C. McWhirter and William Bilbro.  Excutors: Thomas Willis and James Willis.  Recorded 17 May 1934. Page 359-360

-       page 107 - Alcey Wray Will. 9 Feb 1835. Heirs: my three children Jane Eagean, wife of Hugh Eagean; Willis Wray; Joseph Wray; granddaughters Ann and Emily Wray, the daughters of Joseph Wray. Witnesses: Elisha Vaughn and William W. Eagean.  Executor: son in law Hugh Eagean.  Recorded 4 Nov 1835 [Wills & Inventories 1834-1837 pg 123]

-       page 111  - Ealy Wray Noncupative Will. 29 October 1935. Heirs: my five children Dedama, wife of William Tipton; Carroll Wray; Miniah Wray; Isaac Wray; and Nicholas Wray. Witnesses: Milton Taylor and Mary Howell. [Wills & Inventories 1834-1837. Pg 235]

-       page 112 - Hugh Eagan Inventory.  27 Oct 1835. Among buyers: Alfred Eagan, Jane Eagan, Ailsay Eagan, Reese Eagan, Hugh Eagan, Jr., and Joseph Wray. [Wills & Inventories 1834-1837 Page 299-301]

-       page 123 - Ealy Wray Settlement. 17 Nov 1838. Isham Kittrell, administrator.  Judith Proctor, the first administrator. [Wills & Inventories  1837-1838 Page 385-388]

Wilson County Tennessee Marriages 1802-1840

Thomas Partlow. Chancery Minutes Book B 1837-1853, volume II.

William L. Clemmons, Guardian.  The petitioner was heretofore appointed as guardian of the estate of Thomas Wray.  The said Wray had previously been declared a lunatic and incapable of managing his affairs.  The petitioner is asking to sell the slave Nancy. 6 Jul 1852. (Chancery Minutes Book B 1846-1853, Page 461)

William L. Clemmons, Guardian of Thomas Wray.  Ex Parte. The Master reports that the sold the slave to W. W. Huddleston. 3 Jan 1852. (Chancery Minutes Book B. 1846-2853, page 133)

Thomas Partlow. Wilson County, Tennessee, Minutes Books 1836-1865  

p. 57 - Thomas Wray is not considered to be an idiot or lunatic. Due to the said Wray’s extreme old age and great bodily infirmity, William L. Clemmons is named as his guardian. Aug 1851.  (Minutes Book Sep 1848-Nov 1852, page 380)

p. 83 - William L. Clemmons, administrator of Thomas Wray deceased and others.  Final Decree. Sale of slaves and property.  Mar 1856 (County Court Minutes Books 1852-1856, page 582)

p. 94 - The heirs of Isaac Wright deceased are Isaac B. Wright, W. B. Wray and wife Ann, Henry C. Hulsen and wife Lucy, Emily Roach, John W. Hulsen and wife Charlotte, Alfred Eagan and wife Martha, William (Bates), and wife Margaret, Edward M. Wright, Samuel Cook and wife Mary P., James M. Wright, Louisa C. Wright, John W. Wright, Sarah M. Wright, Isaac N. Wright, John E. Wright, Sarah E. Wright, and Samuel A. Wright. Jul 1857 (Minutes Book 1856-1858, page 217-218)

p. 121 - The last will and testament of William Wray was exhibited in open court. Oct 1862 (Minutes Book 1859-1864, page 567)

p. 125 -Richard E. W. Wray is appointed as administrator of William Wray deceased. Jul 1864 (Minutes Book 1864-1867, page 15)

Thomas E. Partlow. Executions of the County Court. Wilson County Tennessee 1802-1822.

(hand written note in book: “These records sometimes refer to the Wilson County Loose Records)

1809 - John Searcy vs Thomas Wray. Satisfied by Ray his half of costs. Thomas Bradley, Shff

1821 - Samuel Wray v. William C. Morgan.  Nov 7 1821, Levied on a negro girl supposed to be the property of Def’t & sold but surrendered at request of Def’t to Jeremiah Brown the real owner. E. Crutcher D Shff

1821 - Samuel Wray v. John F. Brown. Judgt 440.31. Stayed by bill of injunction.

1822 - Stephen Cantgrell vs Thomas Wray. Judgt June 28, 1822. 79.50.  Satisfied. Thomas Bradley Shff

Thomas E. Partlow. . Wilson County, Tennessee, Genealogical Resource Materials. 1827-1869. Southern Historical Press. Easley, South Carolina

Page 149 - 1827 Tax List - Joseph Wray - no land listed;  Willis Wray 66 acres

Page 190 - 1828 Tax List - Thomas Wray - 250 acres; John Wray - 50 acres; Simpson Wray, Joseph Wray, William Wray, no land.