Robert McCray, Sr.

"United States Census, 1850," database with images, FamilySearch (https://www.familysearch.org/ark:/61903/1:1:M8DZ-MGM : 23 December 2020), Robert McCray, Lewis, Virginia, United States; citing family , NARA microfilm publication (Washington, D.C.: National Archives and Records Administration, n.d.).

ROBERT MCCRAY

   Robert McCray was probably born about 1745.  He allegedly served in

the British Navy before coming to America. He served the Colonies in
the American Revolution.

   Robert married Elizabeth Simms in Augusta County VA about 1778.

Known children of Robert and Elizabeth (Simms) McCray.

 2.  (1). Sarah

        m.John Burke

 3.  (2). Robert Jr.              b.May 24 1794   d.c.     1867

        m.Margaret Bennett Jul 20 1817

 4.  (3). James                   b.c.     1796

        m.Delilah -----

 5.  (4). Alexander               b.c.     1805   d.Feb  2 1869

        m.Mary Ann Grose Nov 15 1835

 6.  (5). Andrew Jackson          b.       1812   d.       1898

        m. Talitha Alkire Mar 18 1847

https://www.genealogy.com/forum/surnames/topics/mccray/318/

https://sites.rootsweb.com/~hcpd/norman/mccray.htm

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https://hackerscreek.com/norman/MCCRAY.htm

http://www.royalprovincial.com/military/rhist/qar/qarofficers.htm

Family stories has it he served with James McCauley in Queen Rangers and in revolutionary war on patriot side with James. More research needed but Queen Rangers does have McCray listed under different spelling. He also found in Canada near James land.

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