WRAY, John D. - Montgomery InGenWeb Project

New Richmond, Ind Oct 31 – John D. Wray, 55 years old, died at 7:30 Saturday evening from cerebral hemorrhage.  Mr. Wray was a retired and although he had not resided near New Richmond for a very long time, he was widely and well known in this community.  Mr. Wray was born in Tippecanoe County the son of Ansalem and Sarah Wray and spent the greater part of his life in that vicinity.  Except for five years spent in the west, he has lived in Indiana practically all his life.  He came to New Richmond two years ago.  Surviving are four brothers: Dr CM Wray; George Wray and Wilbert Wray all of New Richmond and Floyd Wray of Clark’s Hill and two sisters, Emma Wray and Mrs. Minnie Alman.  Mr. Wray was a member of the New Richmond Methodist Episcopal church.  He was formerly connected with the Pleasant Point United Brethren Church.  He was prominently identified with Masonic work, having been a member of the Shawne Lodge at Odell since 1895.  He hrld membership in that organization until the time of his death.  Funeral services were held at the New Richmond Methodist Episcopal Church Monday afternoon at 2 o’clock with the Rev. Remley Clearwater in charge.  Masonic services were also held for the deceased. Interment was at Farmers Institute, Tippecanoe County.   - kbz