Andrew Jackson Wray (1844 - 1918)

Born 26 Feb 1844 in Richmond, Virginia, United States

Husband of Sarah Ann (Minor) Wray — married about 1870 in Henrico, Virginia, United States

Descendants

Died 23 Oct 1918 at age 74 in Richmond, Virginia, United States

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Biography

Andrew Jackson Wray, (Monday 26 Feb 1844 - Wed. 23 Oct 1918) Age 74

Birth & Parents

On Monday 26 Feb 1844 in Andrew Jackson Wray was born to Ann Eliza Perkinson, (1824 - 30 April 1888), and Andrew Wray, (abt 1821 - bef. 1854).

Parent's History

on 10 Sep 1839 in Henrico County, Virginia. Ann Eliza Perkinson married Andrew Wray. After Andrew’s death, sometime prior to 1853, Ann remarried. Her second marriage was to James Albert Wallen, (1830 - 30 July 1905), on 15 Sep 1854 in Richmond, Virginia. James Wallen arrived in the USA, from England , in the 1840’s. He fought for the Confederacy in the Civil War, and after the war, owned a marble cutting business. James Wallen taught his step-son, Andrew Jackson Wray, Jr ., the marble trade. Later the two of them started a partnership, the company was known as Wallen & Wray.

Military Service CSA

in 1861 Andrew J. Wray enlisted in the Confederate Army. He served with Company E, 15th Regiment, Virginia Infantry .

Marriage to Saran Ann Minor

In 1870 in Richmond, Virginia, Andrew J. Wray married Sarah Ann Minor, the 4th child of 9 known children born to Sarah Ann Downey, (abt. 1825 - 10 July 1886), and George Minor, (abt. 1815 - x April 1868).

7 children: 4 sons & 3 daughters

Together Sally Minor Wray and Andrew J. Wray had 7 known children, 4 sons and 3 daughters, all of whom were born in Richmond, Virginia. In chronological order the 7 known children are:

• 1. Julian Andrew Wray, (14 May 1873 - 16 Feb 1916) Age 42
• 2. Sarah Estelle Wray Myers, (6 July 1878 - 15 April 1963) Age 84
• 3. George Shirley Wray Sr., (6 Feb 1879 - 16 July 1949) Age 70
• 4. John Minor Wray, (4 Jan 1881 - 4 Feb 1971) Age 90
• 5. Edward Wray, (20 August 1883 - 27 July 1894) Age 10
• 6. Mary Lou Wray Stainback, (2 April 1885 - 28 Dec 1958) Age
• 7. Virginia Minor Wray Grubbs, (16 June 1887 - 5 Aug 1949) Age 62

Occupation

Andrew received an apprenticeship in marble cutting from his step-father, James Wallen. The two decided to go into business together and operated a partnership called Wallen & Wray for a number of years. A significant number of their marble works are found in Hollywood cemetery.

Death of wife

On Sunday, 28 July 1918, at her home on 1416 Garland Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Sarah Ann Minor Wray died. She was 70 years old. Her remains were buried in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. A description of the cemetery and her grave may be viewed at Find A Grave: Memorial #93686694;

Death & Burial

Three months after burying his wife, on Wednesday, 23 Oct 1918, at his home, 1416 Garland, Avenue, Richmond, Virginia, Andrew J. Wray died. He was 74 years old. His remains were laid to rest beside his wife’s grave in Hollywood Cemetery, Richmond, Virginia. A description of the cemetery and his grave may be viewed at Find A Grave: Memorial #84167524;

Obituary Andrew J. Wray

“A. J. Wray – Andrew J. Wray died yesterday morning at 11 o’clock, [23 Oct 1918], at the home of his son, John M. Wray, 1416 Garland Avenue, Baron Heights, aged seventy-six years. Mr. Wray was engaged in the stone and marble business in this city for a number of years, retiring about four years ago on account of ill health, having suffered a stroke of paralysis at that time. He was also a well-known Confederate veteran having enlisted in the Confederate army when a youth and served throughout the struggle. He also took an active part in Lee Camp. His wife, who was Miss Sarah Ann Minor, died last July. He is survived by two sons, George S. and John M. Wray, and three daughters. Mrs. William M. Myers, Mrs. L. B. Stainback, and Mrs. Frank B. Grubbs. He was the brother of George A. Wray, Mrs. John Burnette and Mrs. Amelia Fuller and half-brother of James and Henry Wallen, Mrs. Emma Burch and Mrs. B. F. Stone.” Obituary notice published in The Times Dispatch, (Richmond, Virginia), Thursday, (24 Oct 1918, page 7)

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Wife's Obituary

Mrs. Andrew J. Wray – Mrs. Sarah Minor Wray, wife of Andrew J. Wray, died at her residence 1416 Garland Avenue, at 3 o’clock Sunday morning in the seventieth year of her age. Mrs. Wray was a daughter of the late George A. Minor, and was a lifelong resident of Richmond. Mrs. Wray was a devoted member of Grove Avenue Baptist Church, in which she had taken an active part during the last forty years. She is survived by her husband and five children. Mrs. William M. Myers, Mrs. L. B. Stainback, Mrs. Frank B. Grubbs, George S. Wray and John M. Wray; one sister, Mrs. W. H. Adams, all of Richmond. Two brothers, John B. Minor of Dallas, Texas and L. C. Minor of this city, and eleven grandchildren. The funeral will take place tomorrow afternoon at 5 o’clock from Grove Avenue Baptist Church.” Obituary notice published in The Times Dispatch, (Richmond, Virginia) Monday, 29 Jul 1918, page 4.

Step-father's James A. Wallen Funeral

“Wallen – The funeral of Mr. James A. Wallen took place from Randolph Street Baptist Church at 4 o’clock yesterday afternoon, July 31, 1905. Mr. Wallen was born in England in 1830. And came to this country when quite a lad. Mr. Wallen was a veteran in the stone and marble business in this city, and for years carried on business under the firm name of Wallen & Wray. Mr. Wallen was married three times: the first wife was Miss. Margaret Lennox, of Philadelphia. By this wife there are two surviving children; Mrs William H. Reed and Mrs. E. A. Carter, both of Baltimore. The second wife was Mrs. Ann Wray, of this city; by this wife there were five surviving children: Mrs Emma Burch, of Newport News; Mrs Almira Stone, Mr. James A. and H. L. of this city, and Mr. William Wallen, of Kentucky. He is survived by his third wife, who was Mrs. Alice Hay, of this city. There are no children by the last marriage.” Funeral announcement published in The Times Dispatch, (Richmond, Virginia), Tuesday, 1 Aug 1905, page 5.