William H. Ray

William H. Ray
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th district
In office
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875
Preceded by Edward Y. Rice
Succeeded by John C. Bagby
Personal details
Born (1812-12-14)December 14, 1812
Amenia, New York
Died January 25, 1881(1881-01-25) (aged 68)
Rushville, Illinois
Political party Republican

William Henry Ray (December 14, 1812 – January 25, 1881) was a U.S. Representative from Illinois.

Born in Amenia, New York, Ray moved to Oneida County, New York, in 1813 with his parents who settled in Utica. He attended the common schools. He moved to Rushville, Illinois, in 1834. He engaged in mercantile pursuits. He was also interested in banking. He served as member of the first State Board of Equalization 1867–1869.

Ray was elected as a Republican to the Forty-third Congress (March 4, 1873–March 3, 1875). He resumed his former business pursuits in Rushville, Illinois, and died there January 25, 1881. He was interred in Rushville Cemetery.

References

  • United States Congress. "William H. Ray (id: R000081)". Biographical Directory of the United States Congress.

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U.S. House of Representatives
Preceded by
Edward Y. Rice		 Member of the U.S. House of Representatives
from Illinois's 10th congressional district
March 4, 1873 – March 3, 1875		 Succeeded by
John C. Bagby



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