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These pages will be filled with stories and information about my family and the several surnames that I am researching.  Some of this information is not directly connected to my family but shares a similar surname. 

Please note that I'm sorry that time does not permit me to do look ups.  But I will share all the information that I gather on this site. 

Direct Line Ancestors:

Armes, Atcheson, Campbell, Cassell / Kassell, Casey, Cook, Dinwidde, Frierson, Harding, Horrell, Long, Martin, Nance, Syers, Rastetter, Ray / Wray*, Roach, Wade*, Whitson.

* Updated or added recently.

Recently, my brother, Mike Ray took a 12 marker DNA test. I have upgraded Mike to the 67 marker test and have submitted my own dna for testing. A number of the Ray Research Cousins have also done DNA testing for genealogy and we are working to figure out the various family ties. Through this effort, one cousin found a long lost letter written by Thomas Franklin Ray 1853 - 1940 detailing a number of stories that he remembered. The letters were written in the 1930's and while there are a few errors, it provided great insight to his life and times. Even if you are not a RAY researcher, this is certainly worth the read.

Today's Family and Hobbies:

With all the information about the past listed here, I think it is time to show off some of the current events and photos of the family.

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