William Ray (1826 - 1865)

Born 29 Aug 1826 in Ohio

Ancestors

Died 30 Jan 1865 at age 38 in Camp Chase, Columbus, Franklin, Ohio, United States

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Biography

Pvt William Ray served in the United States Civil War.
Side: CSA

Pvt William Ray was a POW in Camp Chase during The United States Civil War.

Pvt William Ray Died while a Prisoner of War in Camp Chase during The United States Civil War.

Pvt William Ray Died of Disease during the United States Civil War.

Pvt. William Ray enlisted in the Confederate Army and was mustered into Company I, 18th Mississippi Cavalry. He was captured by the Union Army and held in Camp Chase. He died there on 30 January 1865 and is buried in the Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery. ^[1]

Cause of death: pneumonia. ^[2]

Sources

1. ↑ Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/74080505/william-ray: accessed 24 June 2023), memorial page for PVT William Ray (29 Aug 1826–30 Jan 1865), Find a Grave Memorial ID 74080505, citing Camp Chase Confederate Cemetery, Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, USA; Maintained by Cousins by the Dozens (contributor 46904925).
2. ↑ Fold3, Compiled Service Records of Confederate Soldiers Who Served in Organizations from the State of Mississippi, CMSR for Ray, William (3 pages). https://www.fold3.com/image/66491395

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