Wray - John P.
Source: H. W. Beckwith History of Montgomery County, Indiana (Chicago:
HH Hill, 1881) p 190
WRAY, John P, deceased, Crawfordsville, was b. in Montgomery
Co, Ohio Nov 27, 1822. His father died when he was 8 years old
and he was indentured to Samuel GILLILAND with whom he lived
until he became of age. He was given a small sum of money by his
guardian, and then began his way in the world with no other help.
One of his first important acts was to get married; but his wife,
Miss Julia Ann BUSENBARK, survived their union only 6 months. He
next married Miss Mary L. BRITTON March 6, 1849. She was b. in
this township (Union) Feb 6, 1831. Her great grandfather
FARNSWORTH was a native of Scotland and emigrated to NJ. Her
great grandfather Britton was a soldier in the revolution. Her
mother's parents removed from NJ to Ohio in 1820 and there her
mother was marr.t o Thomas P. Britton. This couple came to Union
Twp in 1829 and settled near where North Union is. They died
there. Mr. & Mrs. Wray were the parents of 6 children: Laura
P, b. May 6, 1851 marr. In Nov. 1870 to George STEELE of Clinton
Co; Anna J, b. Feb 8, 1854 marr. in Dec 1874 to James FINLEY of
Clinton Co; Martha Francis, b. Oct 27, 1855 d. July 8, 1863;
WIlliam J, b. Dec 13, 1857; Clara E, b. Dec 6, 1860; and John M,
b. Sept 28, 1863. Mrs. Wray belongs to the New Light Church and
her husband was a democrat. He d. Jan 1, 866. When he was marr.
the second time he had $500 but being industrious and a careful
manager, he prospered, and at his death left his heirs a good
homestead of 180 acrs. He was respected by all who knew him.
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Source: Crawfordsville Weekly Review, Jan 29, 1867
On Tuesday, Jan 1, 1867 of typhoid fever, Mr. John P. Wray,
aged 45 years and 27 days. Mr. Wray was one of our oldest
citizens (? and 45?) and a man universally respected and beloved.
His sudden and unexpected demise has caused a deep feeling of
sorrow among his numerous friends and acquaintances.