GEORGE W. RAY, JR.
25^th TENNESSEE INFANTRY
CSA

PERSONAL INFORMATION

Born: 9 June 1840 in Overton County, TN
Died: 20 November 1911 in Putnam County, TN
Buried: Shady Grove Cemetery, Putnam County, TN
Parents: George W. and Mary (Unknown) Ray

Married: Mary "Pollie" Henry
Born: 29 January 1826 in White County, TN
Died: 14 October 1882
Buried: Board Valley Cemetery, White County, TN
Parents: Vinet Fine and Roseanna (Lower) Henry

Children:

1. No Children

RELATIVES WHO SERVED

• Brother: Henry Ray - 25th Tennessee Infantry Regiment
• Brother: Isaac Ray - 25th Tennessee Infantry Regiment
• Brother-in-Law: George W. Henry - 25th Tennessee Infantry Regiment
• Brother-in-Law: William J. Henry - 28th Tennessee Infantry Regiment & 84th Tennessee Infantry Regiment

MILITARY INFORMATION

25^th Tennessee Infantry Regiment
Company K

ABSTRACT:

• Entered military as Private and left as a Private
• Age 22: 25 July 1861
• Enlisted on 25 July 1861 at Tullahoma, TN
• 25 Jul - 21 Oct 1861 - Absent sick on furlough
• Sep & Oct 1862: Absent without leave
• Died: 11 Nov 1862
• Sep - Oct 1862 (dated 12 Jan 1863): Present
• Nov & Dec 1862: Present
• Jan & Oct 1863: Present
• 6 Dec 1863: Deserted on march from Knoxville to Morristown
• Age: 19
• 11 Dec 1863: Deserted

PENSION APPLICATION ABSTRACT

S2576

ABSTRACT:

• Filed: 9 Mar 1900
• Rejected
• Residence: Calf Killer, Putnam County, TN
• Enlisted in 25th Tennessee Infantry, Company K
• Battles: At Chickamauga, he was hit in the ankle, shot in left, ruptured.
• Discharged at Tulepo, MS
• Born 1840, Overton County, TN
• Enlisted in 1861 in Ford's Company K in S. S. Stanton's Regiment
• Was married, but wife is dead
• Attest: S. Horn who was 2nd Lt. of 25th Tennessee Infantry Regiment, Co. K
• 2nd Application Filed: 13 May 1903
• No family
• Attest: S. F. Carr & J. N. King

Supporting Documents:

• Tennessee Board of Pension Examiners (7 Oct 1903) - Requests War Record
• Thomas Ford (30 Oct 1903) - Supports Claim
• Dr. J. S. Trapp (7 Nov 1903) - Provide Medical Exam
• G. M. Johnson (7 Nov 1903) - Supports Claim
• G. W. Ray (7 Nov 1903) - GWR swears he was a member of 25th TN Infantry
• A. Welch (30 Oct 1903) - Supports Claim
• G. W. Ray (11 Apr 1904) - Says he was parolled

S6835

ABSTRACT:

• Filed: 4 Apr 1905
• Rejected
• Residence: Calf Killer, Putnam County, TN
• Enlisted in 25th Tennessee Infantry, Company K
• Battles: At Chickamauga, he was wounded in knee
• Born 9 Jun 1840 in Overton County, TN
• Enlisted May 1861 in 25th TN Infantry under Col Stanton and Capt. A. Ford
• Was married to Polly Henry, but she is dead
• They had no children
• Attest: Alex Welch & W. H. Phifer
• 2nd Application Filed: 30 Sep 1908
• Residence: Monterey, Putnam County, TN
• Born on 9 Jun 1840 in Dry Hollow in Overton, County, TN
• Attest: G. W. Henry & Thomas Ford

Supporting Documents:

• Tennessee Board of Pension Examiners (6 Apr 1905) - Requests Service Records
• W. L. Dibrell (28 Apr 1909) - Supports his claim
• George W. Ray (1 May 1907) - Requests Status
• Tennessee Board of Pension Examiners (27 May 1907) - Gives Pension Status
• George W. Ray (6 Feb 1908):
  • GWR belonged to Company K. On the march from Knoxville, he and several other men were on a gang ahead of soldiers and were filling mud holes so that the wagon could cross.
  • He had a very bad "risen" and asked for the wagon to carry him.
  • Lt. Hill advised him to go to the country and stay until he was able to travel.
  • He went to his cousin's and stayed with him until he was able to travel.
  • He joined "?" Co in the spring of 1864.
  • He was captured and taken to Blaine's Cross Roads and was held 10 days.'
  • He almost starved to death.
  • He was then taken to Knoxville and given a parol.
• War Department (4 May 1909) - Sent Service Records
• A. P. Robertson (27 Sep 1911) - Supports his claim
• Tennessee Board of Pension Examiners (30 Sep 1911) - Requests Service Records
• War Department (4 Oct 1911) - Sent Service Records
• Tennessee Board of Pension Examiners (14 Nov 1911) - Are you the Geo. W. Ray of Co. E, 25th TN Infantry?

CENSUS DATA

• 1850 Census:  Overton County, TN, Page 2
• 1860 Census:  Overton County, TN, Page 204
• 1870 Census:  White County, TN, Page 386B
• 1880 Census:  White County, TN, Page 485
• 1900 Census:  Putnam County, TN, Page 39A
• 1910 Census:  Putnam County, TN, Page 62B