Born c1829 in Kingswinford, Staffordshire, the father of Arthur, Harry and William Ray II (81C).
| 1871 | Potter thrower, widower, 58 Ebenezer Street, Ilkeston, Derbyshire (42), living with his children William and Harry (71C). |
| 1881 | 2 Rowley Place, St Mary Redcliffe parish (52), living with his wife Emma E. (50) born in London, Surrey, and children (81C). |
| 1888 | 15 May. Noted as a potter when his son Alfred Samuel Ray of 29 Lukes Road, Bedminster married Florence Mary Headford (JBPR). |
| 1891 | No occupation, widower, 48 William Street, Bedminster (60), living with his daughter Florence (91C). |
| Children: William, born c1854 in Kennington, Surrey (71C); Arthur Wolverson, born c1855 in Blaydon, Durham (71C); Henry/Harry, born c1858 in Blaydon, Durham (71C); Emily A., born c1863 in Paisley, Staffordshire (81C); Alfred S., born c1867 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (81C); Florence M., born c1873 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire (81C) |