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Note: N137 Moved to Wisconsin immediately after marrying.
There was a Carlos McKinney, son of Justus & Phila, b. Feb 15, 1820, perhaps the source of the name Carlos
“Carlos McCray, born at Ellington, Connecticut, June 23d, 1826 When a lad of twelve
years, he accompanied his parents to Allegany county, New York, remaining six years, and
during the time attended school. He engaged in farming in Walworth county, Wisconsin,
from that time till 1854, then removed to Prescott, where his father died in 1872.
Engaging in agricultural pursuits until 1861, he then embarked in the drug trade, and
was also appointed postmaster. He was married in 1849 to Miss R. A. McKeen. They have
five children living. “
“The mercantile interests of the city of Prescott are represented by the following firms,
viz: John Dudley, E. A. Meacham and Son, John G. Theurer, Jacob Freese, general
merchandise; N. S. Dunbar, groceries; McGill and Wilkinson, L. Jurgens, and W. Sesemann,
boots and shoes; Carlos McCray, and E. R. Welch, drugs; C. McCray, books and stationery;”
-From History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota by Rev. Edward D. Neill and Outlines of the History of Minnesota
by J. Fletcher Williams, Minneapolis: North Star Publishing Company, 1881
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“In the files of the Probate Court, we found the probate papers of Carlos McCray, d. 20 Dec 1912. The executor of the estate, through his own petition, was William, although one of the hiers was Henry B. McCray of Prescott. All of the hiers were of Prescott (WI) except Alice M Walther, then (Jan 1913) of Berkeley, Calif. At the time of the final settlement, 15, Aug, 1914, Alice had moved to Santa Barbara. In 1913, as part of the estate probate, each of the heirs other than Mary Ellen sold their interest in McCray & Co. to her for $1.00. (One of the witnesses on this document was Florence L. McCray) We presumed that this was done because this was the only apparent source of support for Ellen with her father gone. However, we are a bit puzzled as to what Henry and William expected to do for a living, unless they planned to be employees of the Company with the company profits going to Ellen.”
- from a letter written by John McCray Merriell to Nancy Eberle Aug 1984 -
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1850 Census - Wm McCray (48), Candice (45), O T Maxom (26), Eunice Maxom (26), and Emeline Maxom (8), are living in Richmond, Walworth Co., WI. Wm McCray is a farmer whose real estate is valued at $1000. O T Maxson, husband of Eunice, was born in New York, and is a physician. His real estate is valued at $1000.
Carlos McCray (24) Rebecca (25) and H B McCray (9/12) are living next door to Wm McCray. Carlos, a farmer, has real estate worth $800.
1854 U.S. General Land Office Record - On 2 Oct 1854 Carlos purchased 311.51 acres of land in Pierce County. Sections 30 and 31, twp 26 N, range 18-w, 4th PM (1831 MN/WI)
1855 Wisconsin Census - William McCray is living in Prescott, Pierce, WI; 2 white males and 1 white female in the home.
Living next door is Carlos McCray (24), Rebecca (25), and H B McCray (9/12). Carlos is also a farmer. The value of his real estate is $800.
1855 Us General Land Office Record - On 15 Dec 1855 Carlos purchased 47.03 acres of land. Section 4, twp 25-n, range 18-w, 4th PM 1831 MN/WI.
1857 U.S. General Land Office Record - On 1 Apr 1857 Carlos purchased 80 acres of land. Section 36, twp 26-n, range 19-w, 4th PM 1831 MN/WI.
1860 Census - Carlos McCray (34), Rebecca (35), Henry (10), Clara (3), and Ellen (1) are living in Pierce Co., WI. Also in the home is James Spafford (24). Carlos is reported to be a farmer. James Spafford a D. G. Clerk.
1861 - Carlos quit farming and began in the drug trade. It may be he took over the drug store owned by Orrin T Maxson, his brother-in-law, who was married to Eunice McCray. Orrin was a physician and officer in the Civil War, and would have needed someone he trusted to either run the drug store, or to sell the business to while he was away.
1870 Census - Carlos McCray (42), Rebecca (43), Henry (20), Clara (14), Ellen (11), Alice (9), and William (5) are living in Prescott, WI. Carlos is a druggist, and Henry a clerk in a drug store.
1880- Census - Carlos McCray (55), Rebecah (55), Henry (30), Clarisa (23), Ellen (20), Alice (18), WIllie (14), and Candis (74) are living in Prescott, WI. Carlos is a druggist, Henry a physician, Clarisa a dressmaker, Ellen a music teacher.
1895 - WIsconsin State Census - Carlos McCray is living in Prescott, Pierce, WI. There are 2 white males in the home, and 3 white females. Four were born in the USA, one in Germany.
1900 Census - Carlos McCray (73) widowed is living in Prescott, Pierce Co., WI. No occupation is recorded for Carlos. In the home are Henry B (50), druggist, Ellen M (40), no occupation recorded, Lizzie Lace (30), born in Ireland, servant, and Alice (38), teacher in school.
1910 Census -This census record is a bit mixed up. It reports Carlos’ age as 60, Henry’ age as 84, and M. Ellen as 49. Carlos is a druggist in his own store. No occupation is reported for Henry or M. Ellen.
The family is living on Elm Street.
1913 - Polk’s Wisconsin State Gazetteer and Business Directory…, vol 33-34; McCray & Co. (Carlos and Wm C McCray), drugs and furniture
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ID: I81027
Name: Carlos McCray
Sex: M Birth: 23 JUN 1826 in Elington, Tolland Co., Connecticut 1 2
Death: AFT. 1880 in of Prescott, Pierce Co., Wisconsin 2 Note:
From History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota by Rev. Edward D. Neill and Outlines of the History of Minnesota by J. Fletcher Williams: Minneapolis: North Star Publishing Company, 1881, posted online at: [http://www.rootsweb.com/~wipierce/piercehistory.txt]:
"Carlos McCray, born at Ellington, Connecticut, June 23d, 1826 When a lad of twelve years, he accompanied his parents to Allegany county, New York, remaining six years, and during the time attended school. He engaged in farming in Walworth county, Wisconsin, from that time till 1854, then removed to Prescott, where his father died in 1872. Engaging in agricultural pursuits until 1861, he then embarked in the drug trade, and was also appointed postmaster. He was married in 1849 to Miss R. A. McKeen. They have five children living."
Land patents obtained in Pierce Co., WI 1854-1857. Postmaster of Pierce, WI during the Civil War. A druggist at the 1880 census which also indicated that both his parents were born in CT. Mother, Candis McCray, b. CT of CT-born parents, living with Carlos and family at the 1880 census.
Marriage 1 Rebecca Amy McKeen b: ABT. 1825 in probably New Hudson, Allegany Co., New York
Married: 1849 in probably Allegany Co., New York 1
Sources:
History of Washington County and the St. Croix Valley, Including the Explorers and Pioneers of Minnesota by Rev. Edward D. Neill and Outlines of the History of Minnesota by J. Fletcher Williams: Minneapolis: North Star Publishing Company, 1881, 1880 Federal census, Prescott, Pierce Co., WI, pp. 1-22,
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CARLOS MCCRAY
Birth:
Jun. 23, 1826
Ellington
Tolland County
Connecticut, USA
Death:
Dec. 20, 1912, USA
no stone lot 22F number 7, Carlos McCray, born at Ellington, Connecticut, June 23d, 1826 When a lad of twelve years, he accompanied his parents to Allegany county, New York, remaining six years, and during the time attended school. He engaged in farming in Walworth county, Wisconsin, from that time till 1854, then removed to Prescott, where his father died in 1872. Engaging in agricultural pursuits until 1861, he then embarked in the drug trade, and was also appointed postmaster. He was married in 1849 to Miss R. A. McKeen. They have
five children living.
1881
History of Northern Wisconsin.
Family links:
Spouse:
Rebecca Ann McKeen McCray (1825 - 1889)*
*Calculated relationship
Burial:
Pine Glen Cemetery
Prescott
Pierce County
Wisconsin, USA
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