Brief Life History of Elizabeth
Elizabeth Ray was born about 1667, in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom. She had at least 5 sons and 3 daughters with John Phipp. She was buried in Little Hadham, Hertfordshire, England, United Kingdom.
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Family Time Line
Sources (1)
- Eliz. in entry for Elizabeth Phipp, "England Births and Christenings, 1538-1975"
Spouse and Children
1663– Male
1667–1747 Female
Children (8)
1691– Male
1692–1696 Female
1694–1695 Male
1695– Male
1701– Female
+3 More Children
Name Meaning
English: from the Middle English personal name Ray or Rey, perhaps a pet form of names beginning in Ray or Rey, especially Raymond .
English: nickname from Old French rei ‘king’, denoting someone who behaved in a regal fashion, one with the bearing of a king, or referring to the mock king or lord in festive games and pageants, e.g. at Christmas, May Day, or harvest. Compare Roy and King .
English: nickname from Middle English ræghe (Old English rǣge) ‘female roe deer’ or in northern England more likely northern Middle English rā, raa, rae, ray (Old English rā) ‘roe deer’, perhaps for a timid person or swift runner. Compare Roe .
Dictionary of American Family Names © Patrick Hanks 2003, 2006.
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