Sorry to report the death of Mr. John Ray the 15th after a short illness. Mr. Ray was stricken the morning of the 8th and never gained consciousness any more. He was 57 years old and is survived by his widow and two sons and four daughters. He was a good Christian man and will be greatly missed. We extend our sympathy to the bereaved family in their sudden bereavement.
Genealogist's Companion to Research in Sumner County, Tennessee