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Re: leray etchings

Plazman — 2012-02-24 23:16:51Z

I have a Leray titled "Paris Arc de Triomphe." It looks to be signed in pencil. It was my great-grandmother's from Denver I think. It's a lovely print, but it would be nice to know if it's worth anything.

Death of Captain LeRay - 1837

maryachtrh — 2010-05-04 03:22:57Z

Taken from the Houston Telegraph, Texas, 9 December 1837

Killed by Major Tinsley in a duel at Bexar, in October last, Captain LeRay. He was an officer of the most exemplary character and was one of the first volunteers in the cause of Texas. This bereavement will be severely felt by a large circle of relatives and friends.

Re: leray etchings

tkinion42 — 2009-09-13 17:25:11Z

What did your mother find out about her Leray etching at the Antiques Road Show?

I have a Leray etching also, and very little information seems to be available on the internet about them. Thanks in advance for any info.

Re: leray etchings

hulahips95125 — 2009-08-13 04:44:41Z

My mother bought a Leray limited edition at a garage sale. Apparantly the one seller did not want to part with the picture and the other did. We have had that picture hanging in our hallway for years. Have no idea if there is a value or history of it, but this Saturday my mother is taking it to the antique roadshow. We will find out then, I am looking forward to the history of the picture. Maybe you have received some information, after all these years.

Gordon LeRay infant

Herrera9797 — 2009-03-19 20:07:58Z

Please contact me if you wish to receive more information on Gordon LeRay, infant son of George and Mattie LeRay. I would like to speak with ancestors of this family. There is a time limit on this find. Thanks

Re: Gordon LeRay infant

eGENEee — 2009-03-19 19:10:25Z

What are the timeframes re: these folks?

Leray's in France during WWII

2005-10-05 13:16:26Z

Bonjour,

Charlie LERAY dans (à priori) la police montée canadienne et son frère René, trappeur, étaient en France, à LOCHES (37) vers 1939, 1940.
Ils venaient à priori de Fort Frances dans l'Ontario.

Mon père a retrouvé des photos de ces deux personnes dans nos archives familiales.

Si ces deux personnes ont de la descendance, je serai heureux de faire partager ces photos !

Merci.

Charlie LERAY who (as the legend says) was a montee and his brother Rene, hunter, were in France, in LOCHES in 1939 /40.

It seems they came from Fort Frances / Ontario.

My father has found some pictures of these guys.

If you are a descendant, we will be pleased to share these pictures.

Thanks .

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2004-08-26 16:08:01Z

I have a similar picture. Please email me if you have any further info. about the artist. Thanks.

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2004-08-26 16:03:54Z

I have a picture signed LeRay or Le Ray. It is titles Rouen-Rue Le Romain or Rouen-Rue St. Romain. I found on the net that this is the street from which you can see Notre Dame. So I guess that is the main building in the picture. Can you put me in contact with the gallery? Are these pictures valuable? Thanks for any help.

Rob

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2004-08-26 15:58:00Z

I have a similar old picture done by Le Ray. Have you found out anything about the artist? My picture is entitled Rouen-Rue Le Romain. I believe that is the street from which you can view Notre Dame. Please email with any info. Thanks.

Rob

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2004-08-26 15:50:19Z

I, too, have a simlar picture entitled Rouen-Rue Le Romain and signed Le Ray. It is in an old carved wood frame. Has anyone found out anything about the artist? Thanks.

dased and confuse

2004-06-25 13:19:18Z

while i find my background very interesting it`s the reality of the present i`m having trouble with. how will my actions today be viewed by my realitives two hundred years from now. my little girl is two and a half years old now, does`t know who her grandparents on the leray side are and i only live thirty minutes away, WOW! the people i`m try to find are long gone but my mother and father are still here, both with broken hearts and wonder how nice it would be to hold my little girl for the first time. and maybe my little girl would love to be held! the past is interesting, the names,the information, the adresses, the towns in france and germany where my people came from yes! alot of history could have been learned about the leray family from a little house on st. bernard st. in thibodaux la. from a man named Ritney Le Ray. he was full of history, he`s gone now and i miss him terribly sc---t. i asked him one day about our realitves that where back in the old country, if i may quote Mr. Ritney Le Ray`s exact reply: Boy if they didn`t have the guts to come to this country on a boat F--k em! end of quote.

Is this Artist a relative of yours?

rachelclark500 — 2004-02-26 13:40:14Z

I have recently come across a fairly old
picture in my basement. Wood Frame, sticker
on back that says "Genuine Colored French
Etchings". The picture looks like a small
cobblestone Street setting with 3
people standing on one side and a couple
walking up the other side.It appears to
be set in France. The picture itself
is approx. 8 X 10 inches. The name signed on the
bottom right corner is Leray and it's
underlined. I have looked all over the
internet for the name and this is the only
sight I've come up with. If you have any
information please let me know. Thank you.

Re: Artist Leray

2003-10-28 01:12:43Z

I, too, just discovered an etching? engraving? which appears to be hand signed in pencil: "Paris - Quai aux Fleurs" then "Leray".

"Leray" surname

2003-09-10 02:05:42Z

Hello there,

I am looking for anyone who may have the following people in their ancestory.

Julia Vitaline francoise LERAY. Daughter of, Francoise Leray and Vitaline Talette.
Julia married Solomon De Vries on the 6th Dec. 1918 in Le Mans, France.

Anyone who recognises these names and may even know of anyone connected living today could they please get in touch with me, it will be much appreciated, thank you

Carol Orr/NZ

Artist Leray

2003-07-19 00:51:30Z

La Madeleine and Paris Guari ausc Fleurs. Can anyone give me infor on the artist? Are these of any value?

Re: leray etchings

2002-12-14 00:46:36Z

I too recently found a great etching by our friend , Mr. LeRay. It's signed and It's named,' Paris La Bastille". It's a brillant etching with wonderful water color and it says " genuine water color from France on back. It loks like it's from the 1915 era. Just thought I'd share. Bye.

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2002-12-04 15:45:58Z

Hi. I have been doing research and have found some information about LeRay. There was a french artist named Louis LeRay who painted in the end of the 19th, early 20th century. He painted genre paintings (typically set in Europe) and still life florals (which is what I have). I don't know if this is the same painter as yours or not, but I do know that Louis LeRay signed his name as I've typed it - not with a lowercase r. His works are highly sought after but I've found that most galleries are completely unfamiliar with him, as is Sotheby's. People who collect his art are from all over the world, but my source (gallery owner) tells me that the public is generally not familiar with him.

Hope that is helpful! If you want me to put you in touch with this gallery owner so he can advise you, please e-mail me.

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2002-09-09 12:00:28Z

Tarra,
I haven't really found any good information. I did receive an email for a Mr Leray website. I searched through it and didn't find anything. Good Luck and if you do any better, let me know:)
Thanks

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2002-09-08 15:53:39Z

I also have two etchings by Leray. Have you found out anything on him? I have tried the internet and library without much luck. Thanks! Terra

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2002-09-08 15:53:01Z

I also have two etchings by Leray. Have you found out anything on him? I have tried the internet and library without much luck. Thanks! Terra

leray etchings

terrabil — 2002-08-26 23:47:10Z

Hi,
I too have inherited two Leray pictures. Both are signed and numbered as limited editions. "Les Bouquinistes#104 - No. 50217,and "Arc de Triomphe#103 - No.50217. Any information would be awesome. All I know is that they were bought in Europe by my grandparents around the mid 50's. I too have tried searching the net with no luck.

any one with any information.

jess811ths_1 — 2002-07-03 15:34:35Z

If any one has any information about the Lerays and Bonvillains.Please contact me at my email...Jess811ths@aol.com

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2002-06-11 17:59:02Z

I don't remember much about her, except that in 92 or so when I bought it, she appeared to be about 40. She was heavy-set and definately Southern. That's about all I can remember. Seems like she had a permanent spot in the indoor flea market we were in.

So do you think this artist could have been a relative? I know Wilmington was at one time a huge import center so I speculate that this late 18th-early 19th century painting was either brought here from France, or a Frenchman who lived locally painted it.

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2002-06-11 12:28:18Z

Hi,
The painting was found inside of a cabinet in an old dry sink that came with my house. I wish I could be of more help. The only useful thing that I can think of is that the newspaper the painting was wrapped in was dated 1937.
Rachel

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

saltoftheearth — 2002-06-10 23:16:06Z

Hi. I am of the LeRay family in Wilmington, NC. By any chance would you remember who the woman was that sold you the painting? Also, I am trying to locate my great great grandfather LeRay. He was married to Rose or Rosa Kennedy. There oldest son was Frank J. LeRay married to Annie Horne (my great grandparents). It is as if Rose and I would assume Frank Senior never existed. Any leads would be helpful.

Eleanor or Elenor Crosby

Shirley_Straley — 2002-03-20 22:04:11Z

Information on Eleanor Crosby married L . Crow in Charlotte , Dickson Co .,Tenn . she had 10 children one of them was my grandfather John Campbell Crow she was born in 1812. information would help
email shirleystraley@aol.com

Re: Is this Artist a relative of yours?

2002-03-13 20:34:21Z

I too own a painting by an artist named Le Ray. It is signed, but not underlined. It's very old, in a circular gilded frame, with black dots outlining the still life of tulips. I bought it in Wilmington, NC from a woman who said it had always been in her grandmother's attic. She thought the signature was "Leroy". It's clearly Le Ray with a space between Le and Ray. Wonder if it's the same artist?

Le Roy

bobandterryg — 2001-08-30 20:29:43Z

Can anyone help me with Simeon Le Roy, he was born in France in 1630, went to Canada and got married, he died in New York.

Le Ray Family from Thibodaux, Louisiana

sleray — 2001-06-27 16:46:47Z

If you are researching the Le Ray family from Thibodaux, Louisiana (Brule-Guillot), please visit my website:
http://worldconnect.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?db=lerayla LeRay Family Homepage

This site shows the family from La Bernerie, France to Thibodaux, Louisiana. Please contact me if you have any questions, comments, photo's, additional information or corrections.

Julien Alexandre LeRay from Nantes, France

sleray — 2001-06-27 16:46:19Z

I'M LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ABOUT JULIEN ALEXANDRE LeRay FROM NANTES, FRANCE. HE WAS BORN IN 1783, CHURCH PARISH OF ST. BERNARIE,
DEPARTMENT OF LOIRE-INFERIOURE (PRESENT DAY LOIRE-ATLANTIQUE).
HE MARRIED MARGUERITE EUPHROSING DUGAS.
I'M ALSO LOOKING FOR ANY INFORMATION ON HIS
PARENTS AND FAMILY.
HIS FATHER WAS MICHEL LeRay AND HIS MOTHER WAS JACQUIETTE CHENAU.
IF YOU HAVE ANY INFORMATION ON ANY OF THESE PEOPLE, PLEASE EMAIL ME AT:
sleray@aga-engineers.com.
I'M ALSO INTERESTED IN ANY OTHER INFORMATION ON LeRay FAMILIES.
THANK YOU.

LeRay Family from Nantes, France Louisiana

sleray — 2001-06-27 16:46:19Z

I have the LeRay family from Nantes, France on my website below. If you are related to this family in any way, please let me know.
Thank You.

http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?d...

LeRay Family

sleray — 2001-06-27 16:46:19Z

Hello Bruno,
I'm not sure I understand what your asking.
Can you explain your message.
Here's my email: sleray@aga-engineers.com
Thank You.

LeRay Family from the Nantes, France area

sleray — 2001-06-27 16:46:19Z

Yes Bruno, I am looking for information on my family in the Nantes area. Do you have any information you can share with me?

This website below show my Great Grandfather Henry LeRay and goes back to my ancestors from France.

http://worldconnect.genealogy.rootsweb.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?o...

Are you linked to any of these people?
Thank you Bruno,
you can email me at: sleray@aga-engineers.com

LeRay, France

sleray — 2001-06-27 16:46:19Z

Cindy, I would like to see this information.
Please email me at:
sleray@aga-engineers.com

Thank you.

LeRay Family Research

sleray — 2001-06-27 16:46:19Z

IF YOU ARE RESEARCHING THE LeRay FAMILY PLEASE LOOK AT "MY WEBSITE" ON ROOTSWEB (LISTED BELOW). IF YOU ARE LINKED TO ANYONE ON MY WEBSITE AND WOULD LIKE TO SHARE INFORMATION WITH ME, PLEASE LET ME KNOW.

LeRay, France

2001-05-11 16:04:46Z

I may be able to supply information for LeRay. My grandmother, (LeRay, Louisiana) has passed on to me much information about Jacque LeRay (Castle of Chaumont).

Edith Leray

2000-06-05 23:57:47Z

She was married to Frank B. Richardson. She died around 1921. They lived on Ames Hill Rd., West Brattleboro, VT. Her parents may have been James R. LeRay and Louisa Crosby. Edith's children were Frank B., Williard Stewart, Paul LeRay, Eleanor and Fredrick.

LERAY FAMILY / NANTES / FRANCE

2000-01-05 09:45:11Z

I AM LINKED WITH SOME LERAYS OF NANTES - FRANCE LIVING THERE IN THE 17TH AND 18TH CENTURY . I THOUGHT YOU WERE TRYNG TO FIND PEOPLE RELATED TO THIS FAMILY ?
BRUNO FROM PARIS / FRANCE

le ray family

2000-01-05 06:42:01Z

my great grand mother gouvello had a leray de chaumont grand-mother. i could help a little prof tom shaeper on writing a book on the lerays.

LERAY FAMILY

1999-11-29 21:42:36Z

MY MOTHER WAS A LERAY. HER FATHER WAS OTIS
LERAY AND HER MOTHER WAS EMMA BONVILLAIN.
MY GRANDPARENTS.
HIS PARENTS WERE
ALENANDRE JEAN BAPTISTE LERAY
ROSE EULALIE ALLEMAN
WHO WERE MY GREAT GRANDPARENTS

HIS PARENTS WERE
JULIEN ALENANDRE LERAY
MARGUERITE EUPHROSINE DUGAS
MY GG GRANDPARENTS

HIS PARENTS WERE
MICHEL LERAY
JACQUIETTE CHENAU
MY GGG GRANDPARENTS

I HAVE BIRTH AND DEATH DATES FOR MOST OF THESE NAMES. I AM MOST INTERESTED IN ALEXANDRE JEAN BAPTISTE. HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN. I FOUND SOME INFORMATION ON THE INTERNET
BUT LOST IT. I UNDERSTAND THAT HE HAD TWO
WIVES. HE MARRIED ROSE WHEN SHE WAS ONLY 22
YEARS OLD AND HE WAS 59. MY MOTHER TOLD ME THAT SHE WAS HIS HOUSE KEEPER WHEN HE MARRIED HER. IT SEEMS TO ME THAT HE HAD 15 CHILDREN BETWEEN HIS TWO WIVES. I STARTED MY
SEARCH ABOUT 4 YEARS AGO. WOULD LIKE ANY INFO
ON MY FAMILY. YOU CAN eMAIL ME AT
FBABIN@PRODIGY.NET

LeRay

1999-10-14 18:45:52Z

Looking for the location where Arthur LeRay
was born in France on 18 July 1848 He had a
sister Isabelle who was living in Ile de France
in 1916. Arthur LeRay was a french professor
at Bishop College School in Lennoxville Qubec
Sorry that is allI have. can you help.Would be
please with any info. Thank you.