Born c1874 in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, the son of William Ray II (91C).
| 1891 | Throwing potter, 91 St Luke’s Road, Bedminster (16), living with his parents and siblings (91C). |
| 1901 | Potter, 106 Whitehouse Lane, Bedminster (27), living with his wife Mary (26), born in Bedminster, and daughter Violet (2), born in Bedminster (01C). |
| 1911 | Potter, stoneware, 22 Waters Place, Whitehouse Street, Bedminster (37), living with his wife Mary (36) and children including Dorothy (7), Walter (6), Beatrice (3) and Winnifred (1), all born in Bedminster (11C). |