Josias Ray was born January 4 1757 to John Ray and Sarah Ray in All Saints Parish, Frederick County[1]
Will of Mary Ray, Montgomery County Maryland. December 24 1794 - February 9 1799[2]
To two sisters, Margaret Pritchett and Rebecca Ray, use of the tract of land “Charles & Thomas” for their natural lives, and at their deaths to nephew, Samuel Busey, son of Joshua Busey as well as all personal possessions except the following legacy’s:
Father John Ray's will: I give and bequeath unto my Sons, Samuel and Josiah Ray, and I will that all my Lands be sold to pay my just Debts and Legacies.
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