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J. L. Railey of Pineville, LA 1915

drbrownlee — 2009-10-16 22:21:38Z

J.L. is pictured in the 1915 Roundup, yearbook of Baylor University in Waco, Texas. He is a senior. I'm not kin but thought this might help another researcher.

Railey - James Born Manchester, Lancashire, England 1801

reeley — 2009-06-22 20:50:33Z

I am rerearching ancester past of James Railey born Manchester 1801, married Sarah Jane and lived in China Lane (piccadilly area of Manchester) before taking family to Birmingham, England. Name later became recorded as REELEY or REELY. I have the DNA Details (Y) for comparison. I have the family pretty much mapped moving forward, I would just like to fill in the jigsaw for the history pre 1801.

BENJAMIN CHARLESTON RALEY (RAILEY?) DESCENDANTS

GBaragona — 2008-06-26 12:04:38Z

Looking for descendants of Benjamin Charleston Raley (Railey) and his wife, Mary L. Benjamin's family is in the 1910 Houston County, Alabama census, but I have not found them in 1920 or 1930, nor have I found any marriage or death information for any of them. In the 1910 census, their children were Clarence W. (b. 1897); Nora B. (b. 1899); Flora G. (b. 1901); Grace F. (b. 1903); Carl (b. 1906); and Marie (b. 1909).

Benjamin's parents were Charles William Raley and Sarah Belle Neely. Charles was a brother of my gggf, Benjamin M. Raley.

If anyone has any leads about what happened to this family, I would appreciate your sharing.

Johnnye Railley Morgan

kimberlimorgan — 2008-04-08 10:30:59Z

Johnnye was my Ggrandmother married to JA (Gus) Morgan in Kentucky, birth about 1874, thay had six children, Okie, Vola, Sula, Lester, Clint and Flint. I can not find anything on Johnnye. Any help would be appreciated. I see now that there are many spellings of Railley.

Re: GA AL Raileys

randynixon48 — 2008-03-29 23:51:38Z

ok have a good time searching

Re: GA AL Raileys

dwoos — 2008-03-29 20:12:47Z

Unfortunately, my Raileys don't match up with yours. Mine descended from an Ed Railey in Arkansas, who was born in Dade Co., MO. From his ancestry, I don't see any chance that we have a connection with your family. I wish we did.
Good luck to you in your research.

DW

Re: GA AL Raileys

randynixon48 — 2008-03-29 17:40:13Z

hello my raileys are from georgia rufus ruby from manchester ga are we the same line

Re: GA AL Raileys

randynixon48 — 2008-03-29 17:35:37Z

hello back lets make sure we are related my grandmother was a railey her father was rufus from manchester ga her name was ruby

Re: GA AL Raileys

dwoos — 2008-03-29 17:27:53Z

For the record, my name for my prior posting was dwoos, no longer applicable. The name DaleWoosley is better. No, I don't attend the Railey reunion you mentioned. My age and health no longer permit long distance travel and, actually, I have not been aware of the reunion. In any case, you have interested me when you say we are related. I never like to pass up an opportunity to find relatives. Let me know if you're interested in pursuing our kinship. Dale Woosley, Mt. Vernon, IL

Re: GA AL Raileys

randynixon48 — 2008-03-29 16:59:44Z

hello do you attend the railey family reunion its in lagrange georgia we are related

Re: Hugh Railey, Lem'l Raley

BarbaraFox72 — 2008-02-16 14:40:26Z

Hi my name is barbara bfsupermom@hotmail.com can you tell me if you know of any female raley members marrying a man with surname of Fox, sometime in the 1800's please let me know THANKS

Re: Hugh Railey, Lem'l Raley

BarbaraFox72 — 2008-02-16 14:35:13Z

Hi my name is barbara bfsupermom@hotmail.com can you tell me if you know of any female raley members marrying a man with surname of Fox, sometime in the 1800's please let me know THANKS

Re: Murder of Gyp Railey South McAlester, Oklahoma

maryachtrh — 2008-01-17 23:43:05Z

This is the last paragraph in the article above.

Collard was postmaster at Kiowa at the time of the shooting. Railey was killed without any justification while trying to act as a peacemaker in a street fight in which Collard had become involved. The defense tried to prove that the shooting of Railey was accidental.

Re: Murder of Gyp Railey South McAlester, Oklahoma

maryachtrh — 2008-01-17 23:38:18Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 22 October 1903, Wapanucak, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

COLLARD GUILTY

Murderer of Gip Railey Gets a Life Sentence

Convicted of Murder in First Degree

Case Was Hard Fought by Counsels – Blood Stained Clothes of Murdered Man Introduced in Evidence – Defense Claimed Accidental Shooting.

Atoka: The jury in the case of Charles Collard, accused of the murder of Gip Railey in a street fight in Kiowa, brought in a verdict of guilty and the defendant was sentenced to life imprisonment. The verdict comes as the close of a long and hard fought case, the counsel engaged being the leading criminal lawyers of the territory.

The presentation of testimony was finished Monday afternoon, and Tuesday was given up to the arguments of the counsel for the defense and the territory. During the speech of J. H. Wilkins, the blood-stained clothes worn by the murdered man were pointed out and the effect was such upon the widow that she fainted and had to be carried from the court room.

Another striking feature of the case was the speech of Henry M. Furman of Ardmore, one of the attorneys for the defense. He is afflicted with rheumatism and his speech was delivered partly as he kneeled before the jury in a manful effort to stand and partly from his chair, when his exertions overcame him and he was obliged to seat himself.

Murder of Gyp Railey South McAlester, Oklahoma

maryachtrh — 2007-11-30 00:26:51Z

Appears in "The Wapanucka Press" 11 September 1902 Wapanucak, Johnston County, Indian Territory, now Oklahoma

DENIED THEM BAIL

South McAlester, September 6 – Judge W. H. H. Clayton of the Central District today denied the application of Charles L. Collard and Dr. George S. Beatty for admission to bail. The men are charged with the murder of Gyp Railey, a Kiowa traveling man, on Sunday, June 1. The affidavit submitted by the defendants admitted the killing, but claims that the shot was entirely accidental and that the language which was used against them had been designed for another man who they claim had threatened to bring a gun and kill them both. Railey had endeavored a few minutes before his death to stop a free fight between Collard and Beatty and others, Collard was postmaster at Kiowa.

Re: Joseph Henry Railey (b1831 in GA) married Ellen McCoy

rolisonfarren51 — 2007-11-05 01:15:52Z

I have been working on this line for many years. Would very much like to see where you are on the line. Please, email me at Jano@aol.com.
Jan Rolison Farren

Re: Joseph Henry Railey (b1831 in GA) married Ellen McCoy

RUCKER — 2007-09-24 16:44:22Z

They are my great several times removed Grandparents.

Re: Joseph Henry Railey (b1831 in GA) married Ellen McCoy

rolisonfarren51 — 2007-09-24 12:19:19Z

Please, let me know how you connect to Joseph Henry Railey and Ellinder McCoy? Thank You.

Jan Rolison farren

Railey's of SC

2006-08-19 01:10:14Z

I'm looking for information on William Randolph Railey 1879-1939 and wife Nettie Jennings Railey 1881-1937. They lived in Union SC , Kershaw SC and Chester SC.

Re: Thomas Railey and Martha Railey

2006-07-01 03:42:36Z

Linda: My 3rd great grandmother was Nancy Jane Raley from Ga. She was born about 1824 and married Martin Hendricks in Union Parish, La. I know they had a son Washington Martin Hendricks b 12-10-1843 d 10-2-1901. He married Sarah Jane Nolan in Union Parish, La on 9-28-1870. Also their daughter was California Hendricks, b9-15-1856 d 2-14-1912.. She was my 2nd great grandmother. She married Young White and their daughter Hattie Young White was my great grandmother. After Young White died, she married a Rowland and had a son named Lawrence. Later she married Elijah Hubbard "Hub" Aulds. there is a John Raley b 1-13-1794 d 6-19-1872 and Nancy Raley b 1-16-1802 d 1-28-1890 buried at Alabama Cemetary in La.

Re: Hugh Railey, Lem'l Raley

2005-12-30 23:30:48Z

I have quite a lot of information on the Railey's and the Randolph's and quite a few other kindred families.
Emailmeand let's exchange information
Regards,
Douglas

Re: Thomas J. Railey

2005-11-07 11:00:33Z

Megan Lawrence, please email me at heyladybwc@aol.com. I tried to email you but it did not go thru.

Re: Thomas J. Railey

2005-10-15 20:55:56Z

Have you found any info on our Thomas? A lot of people claim they have, but I still haven't seen proof of their connections. My line is: Thomas - James Hiram - Anna (Raley) Lenihan...
I would love any info on this name, I am very sad not to find anything yet! Thanks.

John D. Railey from Virginia; died prob. in McLennan Co., Texas

2004-12-23 05:25:28Z

I would like to find additional information about this John Railey. He would have been born about 1833-37, and if the census is correct, he was born in Virginia. He was married to Ellender "Ellen" Allis Miller. My great-aunt. She was married to a John Wooten, but I don't know if the marriage was before or after Mr Railey. The 1880 Census lists:
John RAILEY Self M Male W 47 VA Grocery Merch. --- ---
Ellen RAILEY Wife M Female W 47 IL Keeping House OH OH
Ed RAILEY Son S Male W 17 TX Printer VA IL
Charles RAILEY Son S Male W 23 TX Farmer VA IL
John RAILEY Son S Male W 12 TX At School VA IL
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Any and all information or assistance will be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Source Information: LDS files:
Census Place Waco, Mclennan, Texas

Re: Randolph and Nancy Railey

2004-07-17 09:16:24Z

I visited an old lady, a member of the Railey family in New Zealand, she let me copy a letter she had received. It may fill some pieces of your puzzle.
It was from Captain H H Railey, Member of the Byrd expedition to Antarctic. The address was Suit 1508 2 West 45th Street New York.
John Railey was the first member of the family to settle in the USA and developed property on Long Island. One of his decendants Married a miss Randolph, the Aunt of Thomas Jefferson. My Grandfather was Col Charles Randolph Railey a wealthy Planter in Louisiana. He served as a Colonel in the army of Tenesse in the civil war. He was born in New Orleans as was my father William M Railey. I was born there. Colonel Russel Railey (deceased) was a breeder of fine horses in Kentucky And one or two embers of his family still survive at Louisville. Somewhere in my library I posess a booklet on the Railey family and if I can locate it I will be glad to send it to you.I lived in Boston for ten years, but there were no Raileys there.

I don't think she ever got that booklet. Good luck.
Stephanie Railey.

Re: Raileys in Ballysculliom, Co. Antrim, Ireland.

2004-06-27 17:48:55Z

Were these the Raleys who arrived in South Carolina about 1764 -- names were David, John, Samuel, Mary and James? If so, I'd like to correspond with you. Thanks. Charlotte Katz

Re: Professor James Lee Railey

2004-06-27 17:43:18Z

Hope, if you are from the Matthew Raley line who moved to DeSota Parish in the late 1800's, please get in touch with me. Thanks. Charlotte Katz

Re: Edward Lawrence Railey TX/ CA 1915

2004-03-11 02:28:01Z

Jerry,
I know who you are. Your uncle's name was James -- your father's name is Jerry Wayne Railey. The Barbara and James you show as your sister and brother are my children.
Email me @gmanker@gvtc.com

Gayle

Re: ines railey

2003-11-29 02:43:33Z

Re: Joseph Henry Railey (b1831 in GA) married Ellen McCoy

jyr1951 — 2006-05-10 22:22:16Z

Hello:

Joseph Henry Railey happen to be my great, grandparents. I have informatiuon you may wish to share. Please feel free to contact me at jano@aol.com
or 317-254-0464.

Re: Railey/Mills

jyr1951 — 2006-05-10 21:57:39Z

I am a Railey descendant from the Jopseph Henry Railey who settled in Henry County, Alabama. Joseph
married Ellinor McCoy and their children were Ellin, Abigail (my great, grandmother) Henry Joseph, and Sarah Railey. Family history states Joseph Henry perished in the Civil War. Ellinor lived to be darn near 90 years old. My grandfather was Charlie Stevens Railey and my mother was Mary Elizabeth Railey.
Some Railey descendants still live near Henry County
(Dothan and Columbia Alabama). Contact me personally if you have information are need info on this family.
Jan Rolison Farren
Indy
jano@aol.com

Re: Joseph Henry Railey (b1831 in GA) married Ellen McCoy

RUCKER — 2004-03-28 16:26:36Z

Their Children were
Abigail Railey
Sarah Railey
Henry J Railey

Re: Railey of S.C.>Ga>Al

RUCKER — 2004-03-28 16:21:36Z

Hi,
Ellen and Henry are on my family tree too. Where did you find out that her maiden name Railey?
Tina

Parents of Sarah F. Railey Mock

JBecker3232 — 2005-03-11 19:03:40Z

I am searching for the parents of my gggrandmother Sarah F. Railey Mock. Sarah was born abt. 1828 in Georgia and died after 1860 in Alabama I believe. She is found in the 1850 census with my gggrandfather George Franklin Mock and two of her children, Leroy Lafayette and Sarah A.E. as well as her sister Susan Raily(different spelling) and a 4yo boy. They were living in the 24th District of Dooley Co., Georgia. There were Railys living in the same district, but I am unsure if there is a connection. Does anyone have these women in there family tree or know their parents?

AR Raleighs

lu_juana — 2004-09-05 22:39:15Z

My gr-grandmother was Sophronia Jane Raleigh,
b. 4/1/1861, Hempstead Co. AR to John Raleigh
and 2nd wife, Eliza. She m. John Randolph Sellers 12/4/1879 in De Kalb, Bowie Co., TX. They are listed in the 1880 census as living with her father. Their 2nd dtr., Mary Elizabeth (m. Oren Chasteen) and named two of their dtrs., Vera (my mother) and Esther Mae (pronounced Esta Mae.)

I have recently tracked on the net and found John Railey m. Elizabeth Randolph 1748, Albermarle, VA with his father listed as A.M. Railey, no mother. This John b. 1726 Albermarle, VA. d. 10/4/1783. We have a proven Abner Railey b. abt. 1750, d. 1817 in Rockingham, NC, will in Vol. A, pg. 277-278.
His wife, Sarah, will in Vol. B, pg 49-50. There is a son, Vincent, b. abt 1770 in NC as he is in census of 1850, Shelby Co., AL gives his age as 80 and b. NC. In the LDS ped
there names one of the boys m. a girl Vincent. Carl J. Marsh did this research and compiled a book in 1988. He recently had a stroke and loss of speech. I called to tell him about this thread to link somehow
as we couldn't find a Vincent, and the Randolph in Sophronia's husband's name was driving me up the wall when I accidently found the John Railey/Eliz. Randolph. I feel
somehow the Raleighs and Sellers are linked.

She was a little woman with size 5 shoe and John Randolph was well over 6 ft. He was Justice of Peace of De Kalb for 25 yrs., cotton weigher,farmer, Baptist. They are buried in Woodmen's Cemetery in De Kalb.

Raileys in AR

lu_juana — 2004-09-05 22:39:15Z

Many thanks. Just found it unusual re Vera and Esther Mae.

Railey, Raley, Raleigh

lu_juana — 2004-09-05 22:39:15Z

Please see my message of 9/5/00. It's too much to do over.

Lu Juana aka Mimi to my grandchildren
txcuz@hotmail.com

BRITT and RAILEY marriage Tallapoosa Co AL

Lopezmarcia — 2004-03-30 05:39:14Z

I recently found a Jane RAILEY marrie to an Anderson C BRITT in 1855 in Tallapoosa Co AL. Can anyone connect this Jane RAILEY to their family? If so I have some questions for you. Thanks!

Hugh Railey, Lem'l Raley

Lopezmarcia — 2003-08-19 00:31:19Z

I am looking for any info on Hugh Railey who is listed in the 1840 Talbot Co, Georgia census. I am also looking for info on Lem'l Raley who is listed in the 1851 list of poor children for the Pleasant Hill (681st) District in Talbot Co, GA. I have pretty much hit a stand still in my research and am just grasping straws. So PLEASE if anyone has any info on these people or on the family of Randolph (Randal) Railey (1850, 60, & 70 census of Talbot Co, GA) Please !!! let me know. ANYTHING would be appreciated!!

Re: Charlie Clyde Railey of SC

tashakay — 2003-11-16 02:20:30Z

Dear Carol,
my name is Dennis Brown and my Grandfather is your great grand Father.
my Mother is Juanita Railey who married Homer Lee Brown
I am the eldest of 4 children
so far i have located C.C. Railey in the 1920 cencus. they lived in Chesterfield Co.at that time they had 3 children Edna, Thelma and Charley.
hope this helps some.
you can reach me at dbrown83@Aol.com

Beulah Mae Ross(Crick)Railey

wetowu1 — 2004-02-21 05:25:13Z

Looking for information on Beulah Railey b 4-14-1897d 12-26-1981, in Madisonville,Ky. Had one son James Thomas Crick. Her father was Thomas Ross.

J. Railey and Margaret Ann (Maggie) French

kinseeker585 — 2004-07-15 16:54:50Z

Seeking information on a J. Railey, unknown further, m. Margaret Ann (Maggie) French (b.April 1859) Saline Missouri Feb 1881. Any infromation would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.
Ken

ANDREW LERRICK ROWEL (OR) ROWELL & OLIVE (WIFE)

Wilfling — 2006-04-16 01:18:54Z

Looking for information about the above people who bought a house 46 The Ridgway, Golders Green, London, Britain from Charlotte Alice Clarendon and Margaret Slacker Clarendon in 1927/28. Possible employers of my grandmother HELEN GRACE WILFLING. Did they emigrate?

Re: Railey's of Kentucky and Tennessee

arnolddeano — 2003-09-27 02:45:51Z

Looking for any info on Hazel Wilson b. 12 Sept., 1904-d. 20 Oct. 1997. She lived in Nashville,Davidson Co.,Tn. and later moved to Cookville,Tn. Married a Railey. Her parents were William Lafayettee(Fate) Wilson 1880-1921 and Sarah Jane Mitchel 1879-1948.Her mother was suppose to be part Native-American. Siblings were Harrison,Herman,William(Bill), Heneretta,Nellie Louise. and Dora Mai.Email me @ arnolddeano@ cs.com S.C. Dean,Va.

Re: Railey's of Arkansas

2004-06-30 14:51:53Z

Let me check my records and get back with you.

Shannon

Re: Railey's of Arkansas

G_Baragona — 2004-02-18 14:55:08Z

Shannon, hope you see this after 3 1/2 years. I was interested in your note posted in August, 2000 concerning Morris Railey. I, too, am a Raley without the "i". My gg grandfather was Benjamin M. Raley who was born in Georgia in 1818. We have not been able to determine what the "M" in his name represents, but have reason to believe that it may be "Morrison." I have been searching for any connection between Morris, Morriss, or Morrison and Raley. Do you have any info on Morris Railey's descendants? We could be connected!

Re: Railey-Randolph

brodgers165 — 2007-02-22 00:49:42Z

I have only recently discovered this line. I, too, it would seem am a decendent of John Railey and Elizabeth. I am hoping to find more sources to confirm this line:

Ruby Payne Jesse (Herbert Jesse)
Charles Payne (Mary Sandusky)
Matilda Green Railey Payne (James Sanford Payne)
Samuel Railey (Martha Rowland)
Charles Railey (Mary Mayo)
Elizabeth Randolph Railey (Col. John)
Isham Randolph etc.
THANKS

Re: Railey

msg711 — 2007-06-24 11:40:08Z

I believe that I am descended from William and Adaline's son Zachariah. Have you been able to find out anymore about the family? I can not find them after the 1870 census when they were in Clay County, Indiana. Thanks Melissa

Charles R. Railey (Louisville Obit 1934)

Nathaniel_Elliott — 2005-01-13 03:24:13Z

Charles Randolph Railey, 81 years of age, died Monday, March 2, at 4:30 p.m. at the home of his son, Cecil Railey, in Louisvile as the result of a paralytic stroke suffered three weeks ago. Mr. Railey was a native of Oldham County......

MY DAUGHTER IS A RAILEY, AND LOOKING FOR OTHERS IN TX/OK AREA

missmo11 — 2005-03-15 17:23:07Z

MY DAUGHTER IS ROMENE CHRISTEEN RAILEY, I DO NOT HAVE A LOT OF CONTACT WITH HER FATHER OR ANY OF HIS FAMILY. HIS NAME IS MICHAEL P. RAILEY. HE AND HIS MOTHER LIVED IN SOUTHERN OK FOR A WHILE. NOW HE AND HIS WIFE AND YOUNGEST 2 CHILDREN, HIS MOTHER (LOIS), AND GRANDMOTHER LIVE IN TX AND SO DO WE. WOULD LIKE TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT HER "OTHER" FAMILY. I KNOW VERY LITTLE ABOUT HIS FAMILY LINEAGE. I ONLY KNOW THAT MICHEAL IS HALF INDIAN (BIG POSSIBILITY OF CHEROKEE).