Raymer Roots

Volume 2 Numbers 1 & 2

The Bi-Annual Newsletter
of the
Raymer Family Association
January 1981 & July 1981

RAYMER FAMILY ASSOCIATION
LLOYD M. RAYMER-----------PRESIDENT
Bowling Green, Kentucky

EILEEN RAYMER--- VICE-PRESIDENT
Ellsinore, Missouri

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The Raymer Family Association was formed in January, 1980 by Lloyd M. Raymer. The aim and purpose of the association being; bringing all Raymers closer together, to hold family reunions-when possible, and to collect, compile and preserve Raymer family information. Our newsletter Raymer Roots " is published twice yearly( January and July ).

EDITORIAL POLICY

Members are invited to contribute family material, which will be used as space allows. Raymer Roots assumes no responsibility for errors or fact or opinion made by contributors. Publishing only reliable genealogical or historical information is our intent. Your editor reserves the right to make the final decision when to publish written material. Unless otherwise indicated, materials used in this publication are from the files and research of the editor-Lloyd M. Raymer.

FROM THE EDITORS DESK - A PROGRESS REPORT

The Raymer Family Association will soon be in its second year. I hope all members have enjoyed our two newsletters of 1980, and look forward to reading this issue as well as our Summer-1981 issue. Perhaps someone has found that long-lost ancestor from the pages of Raymer Roots. Or maybe someone has become more interested in searching about their "roots". In either case, the troubles and problems of publishing this newsletter are quite worthwhile. If anyone has a certain problem in their Raymer research, or would desire that a family tree lineage chart be drawn up, please feel free to contact myself or the two vice-presidents listed above. At this date, some 63 people receives the two newsletters for 1980. This does not include the libraries nor the genealogical/historical societies across this country that receive them. Only 20 people have renewed their subscriptions-for 1981- so lets hurry and do so. This issue is the biggest one yet! Our Raymer Family Association and Raymer Roots are completely a non-profit making body. Not one cent is retained by anyone. The dues are used to defray the cost of postage, supplies, printing, advertising and other cost. A small amount is used for research & purchasing printed material. So far, we are still in the "black". So from Wilbur Westray, Eileen Raymer and myself, have a MERRY CHRISTMAS and a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!

SHIP PASSENGER LIST

MISC. STATE & TERRITORY CENSUS & TAX LIST

1789 Samuel Raner..Natchez District Mississippi
18l6 Hardy Raner..Clark County Alabama Territory
1818 Samuel Raner..Monroe County, Illinois
1819 Phillip Rainer..Arkansas County, Arkansas

ARKANSAS

LAND RECORDS:
Besides Fooy, Phillips, Mooney and D'Armond, there was the following settlers widely separated from each other and almost cut off from the world: in 1803 Ebenezer Fulsome took up ground on the Mississippi River-about 3 miles above the mouth of the St. Francis River, in the same year Moses Perry settled between the White & St. Francis Rivers and William Bailey was south of the St. Francis on Caney Creek, along the banks was Abraham Ramer, a settler of 1802. All lived near where Helena(Arkansas) now stands.

(Source: Pioneers and Makers of Arkansas by Shinn, chapter 6-p.42-3).

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX
ALABAMA
NAME........COUNTY
JOHN G. RAINER..DALLAS
ADAM RAMER..MARION
ANDREW RAMER..MARION
JOHN RAMER..COVINGTON

ENGLAND and NEW ENGLAND

Thurston Rayner, age 40 and his wife-Elizabeth (36) sailed from Ipswich, County Suffolk (England) in April 1634 and arrived in Boston in July. They settled at Watertown and then to Wethersfie1d and Stamford, Connecticut and then to Southampton, Long Island (New York)".
Source: The Rayner Family, Batley Co.-York, England & New England by--John Coddington).

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX-GEORGIA
NAME.........COUNTY
JOHN D RAYNOR HARRIS

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX-ILLINOIS
NAME.........COUNTY
DANIEL RAINER MONROE
GEORGE RAINER GALLATIN

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX

INDIANA COUNTY

HENRY RAMER SR. DEARBORN
HENRY RAMER JR. DEARBORN
PETER RAMER DEARBORN
PETER RAMER SHELBY

KENTUCKY

EARLY PIONEER SETTLERS:
Harrodsburg was the first permanent settlement (fort) in Kentucky in 1774. In 1775, Daniel Boone settled Boonesboro. Soon other forts or "stations" were built and this gave the pioneers protection from the Indians. Two such forts in the area of Jefferson, Hardin or Nelson Counties were - Severns Valley (near Elizabethtown), and Nolynn. These settlements were started around 1779, thus they were among the first in the entire western half of Kentucky. List of names of the first settlers in Severns Valley, which is probably nearly all who had located at this station down to about the first of the-year 1785 and some who arrived-later". One of 44 men was ABRAHAM RAIMER.
(Source: The Register of the Kentucky Historical Society, Vol.22, page 36, 37).

KENTUCKY CENSUS 1800
Adam Raymor Warren Co.
Adam Raymer Logan Co.
Abraham Raymer Ohio Co.
Michael Raymer Ohio Co.
(Source: Accelerated Indexing Systems, Inc. (1978, Salt Lake City, Utah)

KENTUCKY LAND GRANTS:

(Grants in county Court orders) Acres Survey date Co. Watercourse

William Raymer 50 July 1, 1857 Butler Welches
John Ramer 50 Aug 20, 1825 Butler Deerlick
John Ramer 150 Nov 7, 1826 Butler Co. Deerlick"
J.T. Raymer 70 Sept 19, 1858 Edmonson Bear
W.F. Raymer 145 Nov 8, 1889 Edmonson Nolin R.
Abe Raymer 50 June 19, 1845 Grayson Co. Dog Creek
Abe Raymer 100 May 12, 1845 Grayson Co. Chaney
Samuel Raymer 100 June 30, 1847 Grayson Co. Buck
Jonathan Raymer 50 Nov 9, 1847 Grayson Co. Buck
William Raymer 50 Nov 19, 1847 Grayson Co. Welches
John Raymer 30 Nov 8, 1866 Grayson Co., Caney
Samuel Raymer 85 Apr 24, 1866 Grayson Co. Caney
Samuel Ramer 50 Apr 10, 1830 Grayson Rough R.
John A. Ramer 35 May 16 Livingston Cypress Cr.
(Source: KY. LAND GRANTS by Willard R. Jillson).

BUTLER CO, KENTUCKY TAX LIST(MISC.):
1833- Michael Raymer, owned 100 acres of land and 2 horses, total value of property-- $230.
1847- Mikle Ramers.
1848- Michael Raymer, owned land on Big Ready Creek and owned land in Edmonson County(he had 5 children from 5-16 years old living in Edmonson Co). He had 5 horses &12 cattle, and the total property value was $717.
1849- William Raymer, he owned 1 horse ($35 value) and 3 cattle-value $135.
1850- James Ramer, owned 50 acres, 1 horse &3 cattle.
1856- Jacob Raymer, had 3 children from 6-18 years old.

BUTLER COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1810-1865
(Butler Co. was formed in 18l0 from Logan & Ohio Counties)
February 21, 1847 William Ramer - Barbary (Barbara) Rose
July 30, 1849 Margarett E. Raymer - Phillip Hack
November 5, 1857 Phillip Alfred Raymer - Marada Worley

BUTLER COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1866-1910( Males)
Jacob Raymer - Paradine Dunn Aug 1, 1867.
Jacob Raymer - Mrs. Nary Joyner Mar 23, 1871.
Isaac Ramer - Rosaline Farris June 27, 1872.
Phillip(Phil)Raymer - Anita Baker Jan 28, 1874.
Loyd Raymer - Paulina N. House Dec 3, 1875.
John W. Raymer - Nary DeWeese Feb 6, 1878.
Adolph Ramer - Sallie T. Tuck July 29, 1878.
Phillip (Phil) Raymer - Martha J. Worley Apr 6, 1882.
W. T. Raymer - Georgeanna Lacefield Mar 13, 1884.
Newell S. Raymer - Elizabeth Holder Sept 11, 1885.
P. W. Raymer - Judie E. Childers Sept 24, 1885.
W. G. Raymer - Ida Belle Suddeth Aug 2, 1888.
N. R. Raymer - Ofelia Stewart Feb 5, 1890.
Phillip Preston Raymer - Luella Colburn May 22, 1890.
P. W. `I - Mary Ann Hunt Nov 5, 1890.
Calbert D. Raymer - Forda Bryant Dec 17, 1891.
Amos Raymer - Allice Halloway Dec 31, 1891.
Cord B. Raymer - Emma Colburn July 12 , 1893.
Emsley L. Raymer - Laura B. Elmore Feb 13, 1895.
Thomas Calbert Raymer - Olivia Johnson Aug 15, 1895.
Jacob Raymer - Mary Johnson Nov 4, 1896.
J. T. Raymer - Martha Findley Dec 23, 1897.
W G. Raymer - Mrs. Almeda Johnson Oct 13, 1898.
Robert Raymer - Manda Goff July 13,1905.
A.F(Alford Franklin) Raymer- Nellie Deweese Oct 7, 1905.
Guy Raymer - Naude Westerfield July 11, 1907.
C. R. Raymer - One Lawrence July 24, 1907.
Kuard Raymer - Bessie Birkhead July 24, 1910.
(Source: Butler Co. Marriage Bonds).
Phillip Raymer - Elizabeth Martin Jan 7, 1854. (He was born in Logan Co, KY, 41 years old, widowed; she was born in Butler Co. KY, 21 years old).
(Source: Kentucky Vital Statistics).

BUTLER COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1911-1925 (MALES)
Ira Raymer - Mary Ledbetter, Oct 29, 1911
Cletus Raymer - Eula Stephens, Oct 29, 1914
Clint Raymer - Ida Ashley, June 12, 1915
Newel S.Raymer - Eva Jane Johnson --July 13, 1920
Roscoe Raymer - Harriet Johnson Dec 12, 1923
Clifton Raymer - Thresia Gibbs, Apr 19, 1924
Joe L. Raymer - Myrtle Smith, April 19, 1924
Levy Raymer - Maudy Beesley, July 5, 1924
Julius Raymer - Dora Johnson, Aug 23, l924
Thomas Raymer - Mattie Johnson, Nov 30, 1924
(Source: Butler Co. Marriage Books 32-44)

BUTLER COUNTY, KENTUCKY VITAL STATISTICS(BIRTH & DEATH)
BIRTH
Pearl Raymer, born October 11, 1907. Her father, J.E(Ells) Raymer, her mother-Josie Childers.

DEATH
Phillip A(Alfred) Raymer, died Dec 25, 1876. He was 40 (,years old-married and a farmer. Cause of death-fever. He was born and-died in Butler County, Ky. His parents -Micah(Michael) and Minerva Raymer. His father was born in Edmonson Co, and his mother in Butler County.

BUTLER COUNTY, KENTUCKY CEMETERY RECORDS
Ready Cemetery
Preston Raymer 1866-1950
Luella Raymer 1873-1952
New Threlkel Cemetery(at Roundhill)
Lillian Raymer, Aug 17, 1908 -Apr 7, 1909(dau. of Knard & Ora Raymer)

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY COURT RECORDS:
The first Grand Jury of Edmonson County(1825); Harmon Otterforeman, Henry Johnson, Hardin Camp, Thomas McNeal, Hugh Stice, Jesse Jones, Benjamin Howard, Fredrick Meredith, Vincent Cowles, Alexander Montgomery, Charles NcClung, French Fort, William Gardner, William Moffitt, William Anderson, Samuel Doyel, Caleb Lindsey, Warren Monroe, Levi Morre and Abraham Ramer.
(Source: Edmonson Co. Circuit Court Records).

John Grabill is appointed Surveyor of the Norgantown Road from the Copperas Spring to the Butler County Line and that the hands of Christian Wialen, Jacob & Phillip Raymer, Isaac Grabell Sr.&Jr., Jacob Souders, Thomas & Pleasant Heath, and Daniel Gairy be allotted said surveyor to keep said road in repair as the law directs.
(Source; Edmonson co., Court Order Book- April term, 1847).

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY DEEDS:
Abraham Raimer sold 37 1/2 acres of land(for $10) on Green River, to Thomas Glass, dated April 26, 1826.
Abraham Raymer bought 100 acres of land(for $25) on Green River from Caleb Ewing, dated Sept 6, 1832.
(Source: Edmonson Co. Deed Books C & F).

EDMONSON COUNTY KENTUCKY TAX LIST 1825-1830
(Edmonson County was formed in 1825 from parts of Grayson, Warren & Hart Counties)
1825 Abraham Raymer (640 acres on Green River)
Jacob Raymer
Phillip Raymer
1826 Abraham, Michael & Jacob Raymer
1827 Abraham, Michael, Jacob Raymer & Phillip Raymer
1828 Abraham, Michael, John & Phillip Raymer
1829 Abraham, Michael, John, Phillip Raymer & Jacob Raymer
1830 Abraham, John, Jacob & Phillip Raymer

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY TAX LIST(1831-1840)
1831- Abraham, Philip and Jacob Raymer
1832- no available list
1833- Abraham, Isaac and Jacob Raymer
1834- Abraham, Philip and Jacob Raymer
1835- Abraham, Philip and Jacob and Isaac Raymer
1836-38 Abraham, Philip and Jacob and Isaac Raymer
1839- no available list
1840- Abraham, Phillip and Jacob Raymer

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1825-l865
(Edmonson Co. Ky. was formed In 1825 from parts of Warren, Grayson & Hart Counties)
Date............................Name..........................
November 25, 1829 Phillip Raymer - Elizabeth Johnson
February 13, 1835 Catherine Raymer - Thomas Birchfield
August 26, 1846 America Raymer - William H. Skaggs
November 29, 1849 Missouri Raymer - William Laws
December 14, 1850 Samuel T. Raymer - Emily Laws
March 3, 1851 F.M.(Fiancis) Raymer - Elizabeth Holder
April 16, 1851 Charlotte Raymer - John F. Alford
Sept. 10, 1853 James Raymer - Martha Davis
April 18, 1854 James Jackson Raymer - Elen Phelps
April 20, 1855 John Raymer - Melvina Flora
December 18, 1855 Paradine Raymer - Jermiah Hawks
April 10, l857 Rachel Raymer - James Doyle
May 13, 1858 James W. Raymer - Susan Guess
October 29, 1858 John G. Raymer - Jane Keown
July 5, 1858 Abraham Raymer - Pauline Lamastus
January 27 1859 Sally Raymer - James H. Childress
December 13, 1862 George W. Raymer - Georganna Hazelip
August 13 l862 Phillip, Raymer Jr. - Catherine Tarrence
August 8, 1863 Ann Raymer - Matthew Skaggs
March 29, 1865 Mary Jane Raymer - James Heavner
April 25, 1865 Ann Elizabeth Raymer - James A. Wingfield
June 15, 1865 Jacob Raymer - Frances Davis
September 7, 1865 Minerva Jane Raymer - Fleming W. Willis

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY VITAL STATISTICS (MARRIAGES) 1852-1870
Pressus Raymer(25) - Elzer Bratcher, Oct 20, 1852
Michael Raymer(21) - Elizabeth Lacefield, Feb 9,1854
Cary Raymer(23) - America Elder, June 13, 1855
Juliet Raimer(23) - John W. Taylor, Dec 14, 1855
(Source: Kentucky Vital Statistics - 1850's, 1870's).

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES(1901-1910):
Francis N. Raymer - Rebecca Johnson Aug 11, 1901
George Raymer - Ida B. Hack Feb 19, 1902
Eva Jane Raymer - James Calvin Jan 8, 1903
W. T. Raymer - Eller Adwell July 9, 1903
M. F. Raymer - Nary Hack Nov 2, 1903
Leva(Whoberry) Raymer - J. N. Moats Dec 12, 1906
Hugie Raymer - Maggie White Dec. 21, 1906
Charles Ollis Raymer - Molly.Whobrey Apr 21, 1907
Hubert Raymer - Millie Tomes Apr 29, 1908
Rofa Raymer - John Johnson May 18, 1908
(Source: Edmonson Co. Marriage Books- 18, 1920)

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1911-1917
Fannie Raymer - George Harding -Jan 18, 1912
Estell Raymer - Blance York -Feb. 28, 1914
S.G(Sherman) Raymer - Carrie Raymer March l, 1914
Lena Ethel Raymer - Willis Skaggs June 30, 1915
Dell Raymer - Ida Whobrey Aug 27, 1915
Thomas Jefferson Raymer - Truley Johnson Feb 3, 1916
Elsie Raymer - J.L. Basham Sept 2, 1916
May Raymer - Emmons Kinser Dec-23, l916
Manilla Raymer - Robert Alford, Nov 28, 1917
Millard F. Raymer - Lillie Dalton, Dec 22, 1917
(Source: Edmonson Co., Marriage Bks. 22-27)

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY BIRTHS
Date..Child's Name..Parent's Name..Residence
Oct 1852 - (female) Isaac & Vina Doye Raymer -
Sept 3,1853 Sciota Jane Phillip & Elizabeth Raymer -
Mar l6,1854 Martha Jane Francis& Elizabeth(Holder) Raymer Bear Creek
Aug l2,1855 William H. John & Charlotte(Raymer)Alford -
Aug 25,1855 John H. Samuel & Emily(Laws) Raymer -
Apr 22,1856 Elizabeth A. Francis & Elizabeth Raymer Bear Creek
May 26,1856 Milberry P. William & Nancy(Raymer)Agee Buffalo
March 1857 Sarah S. William & Missouri( Raymer) Laws Bear
June 23,1857 George H. John & Melvina(Flora)Raymer Green River
Sept 23,1857 Martha J. John & Charlotte(Raymer)Alford -
May 26,1858 Melissa Ann William & Nancy(Raymer)Age Buffalo Creek
Feb 28, 1859 Martha A.A. John & Melvina(Flora)Raymer Green River
Sept 27,1859 (female) John & Charlotte(Raymer)Alford -
Apr 17,1874 Cord B. Abraham & Paulina(Lamastus)Raymer -
Oct 8,1874 John W. Pleasant & A.(Raymer)Kinser -
Nov 27,1875 (male) Abraham & Paulina Raymer -
Sept 19, 1857 Emeline Raymer Miles and Catherine (Hayse) Raymer.

EDMONSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY CEMETERIES
CUB CREEK Samuel F. Raymer Nov 11, 1872-Feb 2, 1959
Mollie E. Raymer Nov 25, 1872-Feb 28, 1919
Miles M. Raymer 1869-1947
Arzellie Raymer 1877-1935
William Oscar Raymer July 4, 1896-March 3, 1973
Leona Raymer May 2, 1901-Oct 28, 1978
Dell Raymer March 2, 1895-Feb 10, 1961
(Source: copied and submitted by James Raymer Jr. of Mo.)

DOYLE CEM Thomas J. Raymer Dec 29, 1851-July 15, 1936

DOYLE(Redhill) Cora Lee Blanton Raymer May 14, 1909-March 13, 1977
Phyliss May (dau. of T.J) Nov l9, 1920-Jan 20, 1924
(Source; copied and submitted by Wilbur Westray)

GRAVIL Norman F. Raymer Sept 13, 1917-Aug 8, 1967

NEW LIBERTY CEM Mary Raymer Jan 16, 1873-Mar 8, 1905
James N. Raymer Feb 24, 1863-July 1, 1937
James R. Raymer June 29, 1887-Jan 30, 1960
Luther Raymer March 3, 1890-Nov 10, 1939
Estell H. Raymer Nov .7, 1895-Oct 18, 1918

OLD RAYMER CEM
John Thomas(Tommy)Raymer 1871-1953
Edie Honaker Raymer 1872-1950
Phillip Raymer(SR.) Feb 14, 1804-Jan 25, 1894
Elizabeth Raymer Feb 11, 1810-Sept 16, 1900
Catherine Terrace Raymer Jan 1, 1847-Dec 6, 1874
Mattie Johnson Raymer 1870-1906
Pleasant N. Kinser Nay 21, 1847-Oct 18, 1926
Siothy J. Raymer Kinser Sept 3, 1853- 1948
Joseph Elzie(Ells)Raymer Apr 22, 1867-July 4, 1924
(Source: Contributed by Wilbur Westray Sr.).

WILSON CEM James Michael Raymer May 18,1816-Oct 4, 1880
Elizabeth Chancellor Raymer Feb 7, 1816-Sept 17,1897
(Source: Submitted by Wilbur Westray)

DEATHS- Anne Raymer, age-30, died Apr 27, 1856. She was born in Grayson Co, Ky., and her parents were Miles & Martha Raymer.

GRAYSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY CIVIL WAR RECORDS:
"The 17th Kentucky Infantry (Union side), was organized -Dec 1861 at Calhoon, Ky and was mustered into the U.S. Service on Jan 4, 1862 at Calhoon. They were in the battle at Chicakmuga."

Andrew J. Raymer(Company F), died on Dec 1861-before he was mustered out.

Carey Raymer (Company B)

Joshua Raymer(Company B)

Miles B. Raymer(Company B), originally a member of the Cromwell Homeguard. He was buried in Mt. Pleasant Cem. in Ohio Co, Ky.

William B. Raymer(Company B), was wounded at the Battle of Chicakmuga-Sept 19,1863 and died on Oct 3, 1863.
(Source; Perrin's History of Kentucky, also the book-A HUNDRED MILES A HUNDRED HEARTBREAKS, by John Blackburn but submitted by Wilbur Westray Sr.).

Barbara A. Raymer (widow of William Raymer) of Caneyville, Kentucky, was granted a pension of $8.00 per month. May 1869 (date of original allowance). (Source: List of the Pensioners on the Roll Of 1883, Vol. 5--War of 1812 & Civil War).

GRAYSON COUNTY KENTUCKY CENSUS - 1810
Abram Raymer 3 males under 10 years old--1 male over 10 but under 16 years old--l male 45 years or older--l Female between 16 & 36 years old--l female 45 years or older.

Michael Ramer: 1 male under 10 years old--l male between 26 & 45 years old--2 females under 10. years old--1 female between 16 & 26 years old--1 female 45 years or older--l slave.

GRAYSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY -MARRIAGE RECORDS
James R. Raymer, married Mary M. White, October 11, 1899 (He was 23 and born in Grayson Co. and so were his, parents. She was 17 years old and born in Grayson Co. Her father was also born in Grayson, but her mother in Edmonson Co., Ky.).

William R. Raymer, married Martha White, December 20, 1899(He, was 20 and born in-Grayson- Co.-as was his parents. She was 22, born in Grayson Co. but her father was born in Edmonson CO & mother in Grayson);

W.C. Raymer, married Effie C. Keith, November 25, l900 (He was 29, and his second marriage, both he and his parents born in Grayson Co. She was 25 and was born in Hart Co., Ky.). (Source: Grayson Co., Ky. Marriage Books 4 & 5, but copied and submitted by James Raymer Jr. of Smithton, Mo.).

GRAYSON COUNTY, KENTUCKY CEMETERY RECORDS
Elder-Woosley Cemetery
Barbara A. Raymer, Mar 11,1827-Feb 6, 1898
Maggie E. "(wife of W.C), June 7,1872-Aug. 24, 1897
infant son of W.C & M.E, b&d June 23, 1895
Adaline Raymer, Oct. 17, 1849-Aug 9, 1892
John Raymer, April 10, 1824-Jan l5, 1877
(Source; The Silent Footsteps-Jan, 1981 (a Grayson County Genealogical Quarterly).

MT. VERNON CHURCH CEM
William P. Raymer Dec 6, 1923-May 11,1954

Old Raymer Cemetery
J.B(Josh) Raymer, Jan 10, 1842-Oct. 8, 1909
Sarah M. (wife of J.B), 1856-1943
John Ward Raymer, Aug 19, 1872-Apr-14, 1954
Idellar "(wife of John), Oct 10, 1881-July 13, 1942

Rabbit Flat Cemetery
Miles Tom Raymer, Nov. 19, 1874-Jan 18, 1962
Mary Raymer(wife of Tom), Nov. 10, 1880-Apr 25, 1963
Nancy Ellen Raymer, Apr 14, 186l-Mar 14, 1902
(second wife of Anderson Gray Raymer)
(Source: cemeteries copied and submitted by James Raymer Jr. of Smithton, Mo.)
Wilson Cemetery
Anderson Gray Raymer, April 1, 1856-Dec. 2, 1924
Martha Raymer(wife of Anderson), Aug 10, 1849-June 12, 1891
William A. Raymer, 1879-1944
Martha E. "(wife of William), 1876-1945

DEATH RECORDS (STATEWIDE) 1911-192O:

Name

County

Date

Drury Raymer

Grayson

March 7, 1911

Stoy Raymer

Ohio

April 19, 1911

Victoria C. Ramer

Hickman

June 7, 1911

Ella May Raymer

Grayson

August 11, 1911

Lonie Harrison Raymer

Breckinridge

October 9, 1911

Betsey Raymer

Butler

November 7, 1911

Ella Raymer

Jefferson

October 9, 1912

Majorie Raymer

Butler

October 29, 1912

J. P. Raymer

Ohio

May 6, 1913

Daisey Mae Raymer

Butler

July 27, 1914

Miles Hewey Raymer

Ohio

September 1, 1914

John Henry Ramer

Hickman

September 11, 1914

Annie Raymer

Breckinridge

May 1, 1916

Otis Raymer

Butler

June 15, 1916

Ruby May Raymer

Hart

August 5, 1916

Bettie D. Raymer

Breckinridge

June 25, 1917

Minnie Pearl Raymer

Warren

August 6, 1918

Marada Raymer

Warren

October 2, 1918

Robert Preston Raymer

Ohio

October 30, 1918

Isaac-Raymer

Breckinridge

December 6, 1918

Elizabeth Raymer

Laurel

October 19, 1919

D. Fay Raymer

Grayson

November 29, 1919

Millie Raymer

Butler

March 13:, 1920

C1audy Raymer

Ohio

November 1, 1920

(Source: Kentucky Vital Statistics-Deaths, January 1911 - December 1920)

HOPKINS COUNTY(MADISONVILLE), KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1869-1900:
I. A. Ramer married M. A. Farmer December 23, 1874.
J. C. Ramer married Lular Hamb April 7, 1897.

JEFFERSON COUNTY KENTUCKY COURT RECORDS
Minute Book A: "At a court held for Jefferson County Dec. 3,1781- It appeared to the court that the following persons are entitled by virtue of an act the assembly passed May last, to 400 acres of land each. Orders that the County Surveyor lay off to them accordingly". One of the people was Abram Raymond.
(SOURCE: The Filson Club Quarterly Vol. III p.74)

At a court held for Jefferson County Sept. 5, l783. The administrator of the estate of Christian Neitler, deceased, granted to Abraham Raymour; with John Handley and Jacob Barrackman as his securities, Bond of 300 English pounds.
(SOURCE. The Register of Kentucky Historical Society Vol. 53 p.55.)
(Note: Jefferson County was formed in 1780 - one of the three original counties of Kentucky.)

LOGAN COUNTY KENTUCKY TAX LIST
VIRGINIA LAND GRANTS
Abraham Raymer, 250 acres, Dec. 20, l785, Nelson Co. Va. (now KY) water course, South Fork Nolin River.
(SOURCE: Kentucky Land Grants By Willard R. Jillson)

1792 Abraham Raymer, Jr.
(Logan County was formed in l792 from Lincoln County, Kentucky)
(SOURCE: History of Russellville & Loan County by Finley p.37)

1795 Abraham Raymer Sr. 2 males over 16--2 males over 16,--1 male over 21--2 horses--14 cattle--Water course Big Barren River.

Abraham Raymer 1 male over 16--1 male over 2l--l horse--8 cattle--Water course Big Barren River.
(SOURCE: The Register-Kentucky Historical Society Vol. 23 p. 11)

LOGAN COUNTY KENTUCKY COURT RECORDS
Abraham Raymour permitted to establish a Ferry across Barren River (near present day Bowling Green, KY) ) and gave the rates 42 pounds of tobacco to each of 134 tithable (tithe or 10%) for County levy. Logan County Court Dec. 25, 1792.
(SOURCE: Finley's History of Russellville & Logan County p. 37.)

OHIO COUNTY, KENTUCKY 1800 TAX LIST:
Michael Raymer- owned 245 acres on the Caney Creek Watercourse. The land was entered, patented and surveyed by Abraham Raymer. He was over 2l years old and had 2 horses. Abraham Raymer- was listed next to Michael. June 6, 1876 Michael Raymer died. He was 80, married and a farmer and born in Warren Co, Ky. Parents-Abraham & Margaret Raymer, he died of heart dropsy.

OHIO COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES l799-l880
Michael Raymer (Sr.) - Precious Brown (no date of marriage was given, but the ministers-return was dated-December 10, 1800).
Sarah Raymer - Harry -English April 16, 1846
Mary E. Ramer - James H. Raley Jan 24, 1868
Susan J. Raymer - Basil H. Stewart Aug 7, 1875
(Source: Ohio Co, Ky. Marriages & Early Consents 1799-1880, by Bettie and Michael Cook)

RAYMER FOLKLORE
Four miles above Bowling Green, on the River (Barren River) is McFadins Old Station. Some anecdotes are connected with it. One of which we relate: A clashing young Virginian came to the station, and began his brag that he could out run any man in all Kaintuck. McFadin, who was a quizzical old genius, inquired whether he would run barefooted or shod, and was promptly answered barefoot. Let me fix time and place, said McFadin, and I will risk a gallon of whiskey & I'll find a man to beat you. The bet was made and the day fixed. The old hunter Raymer was sent for. The parties departed to the tract selected by McFadin. It was probably the most Flinty bed in all the country. At the word the racers started. They had gone but a few yards when the Virginian was compelled to hold up. But as Raymer's feet were as hard as buffalo's, he kept ahead like a quarterhorse, to the great amusement of old McFadin and his friends. That ground has since been called "Reamer's Race Tract." The part of Logan Co., Ky., which later became Warren Co., is here represented by the McFadin's & Abraham Raymer, who is mentioned as the fast runner in Finleys history.

WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY COURT RECORDS:
Adam Ramer receives 100 acres of land-Dec. 21, 1801.
Abraham Ramer receives 400 acres(on Little Beaverdam Creek), April 4, 1803.
(Source: Warren Co., Ky. Court Order Books A & B).

WARREN COUNTY KENTUCKY TAX LIST 1797-1810
1797 Abraham Raimer
Abraham Raimer, Jr.
1798 Abraham Raimer
Abraham Raimer, Jr.
1799 Abraham Raimer
1800-1801 Abraham Reymar
1801 Abraham Raimer
1803 Adam Ramer
Abraham Raymer
1804 Adam Ramer
Abraham Ramer
1805 Abraham Ramer
1806 Abraham Ramer
1807 Abraham Ramer
1808 No Raymer's
1809 No Raymer's
1810 No Raymer's
(Note: Warren County was formed in 1797 from Logan County, KY. Bowling Green is its County seat.)

WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1797-1351
(Warren Co. was formed in 1797 from Logan Co.)
October 4, 1827 Richard(Michael) Raymer - Minerva Goodman
March 6, 1823 Jacob Raymer - Sally Burris
February 6, 1833 Isaac Raymer - Vina Dial (Doyle)

WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY MARRIAGES 1852-1900:
Martha Raymer - Jefferson Parks June 28, 1858.
Elizabeth Raymer - Samuel D. Taylor July 11, 1859.
Martha J.(Davis)- Washington Gross Jan 14, 1861.
James Raymer - Lucy Stephens Nov. 28, 1874.
W. E. Raymer - Susan A. Watt Mar 2, 1876.
Mary E. F. Raymer - William Miller June 9, 1881.
(Source: Warren Co. Marriage Bonds).

WARREN COUNTY, KENTUCKY CEMETERY RECORDS
Mt. Pleasant Church of Christ Cemetery
Lueller N. Raymer, March 27, 1889-April 17, 1931

Riverside Christian Church Cemetery
Samuel James Raymer, March 30, 1859-Aug. 24, 1942
Eliza(wife of S.J) 1862-Oct. 13, 1905
Minnie Pearl(wife of S.J) Raymer Sept. 30, 1888-Aug. 6, 1918

Fairview Cemetery
James Raymer, June 7, 1857-Jan 26, 1927
Lucy Raymer, Sept. 6, 1851- no date listed

KENTUCKY FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX 1830
NAME COUNTY
ABRAHAM RAYMOR - EDMONSON
MICHAEL RAMER - GRAYSON
SAMUEL RAMER - GRAYSON
MILES B. RAMER - GRAYSON
PHILIP RAYMOR - EDMONSON
JACOB RAYMOR - EDMONSON
MICHAEL RAYMOR - BUTLER
JOHN RANER - BUTLER
JEREMIAH RAINER - FAYETTE

LOUISIANA FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX 1830
NAME COUNTY
JOHN RAINER ST. HELENA PAR.

MARYLAND
Tax and Census Records
1778 John Raymer Washington County Maryland

MARYLAND CENSUS 1790
Michael Ramer Fredrick Co.

FAMILY GROUP
John Michael Roemer, born Sept. 3, 1715 in Burkenau, Germany, he settled near Fredrick, Maryland in 1738 and died there on Nov. 24,1801. He had 2 sons and 6 daughters. At his death, he left 103 descendants( 2 sons and 3 daughters, 37 grandchildren, 51 great grand children and 7 great, great, grandchildren.
(Source: from the article-Early German Settlements in Western Maryland by L.P. Hennighausen, printed in the lst-6th Annual Report (1897) of the Society for the History of the Germans in Maryland).

MARYLAND FREDERICK COUNTY
A poll of voters for the Presidential Election of 1796 was taken at the Fredrick County Courthouse from Nov. 9-12, 1796". Jacob Raymer - Democrat--Republican Party. Peter Raymer - Federal Party.
(Source: Maryland Records-Colonial, Revolutionary, County & Church - Vol. 1&2, -by Gaius. Brumbaugh).

At. a meeting of the freemen of the middle district of Fredrick County at the Courthouse on September 12, 1775, agreeably to a resolve of the last provincial convention, the following gentlemen were chosen a committee of observation for said district".
George Stricker William Beatty George Murdoch John Haas John Adlum
Charles Beatty William Blair Joseph Wood Jr. Christopher Edelen
Dr. Adam Fisher Michael Raymer John Stoner Upton Sheridan
Conrad Grosh Dr. Phillip Thomas Baken Johnson William Luckett
John Hanson
(Source: Maryland Historical Magazine, but submitted by - James M. Raymer Jr. of Route 1, Smithton, Missouri 65350).

MARYLAND WASHINGTON COUNTY
Fredrick Raymer married Eliza Jones, Jan. 30; 1778.
Phillip Renner married Christina Hinesifer, April 16, 1780.

MARYLAND FEDERAL CENSUS INDEX - 1830
NAME...........COUNTY
YATES RAMMER FREDRICK
PETER RAYMON FREDRICK

MASSACHUSETTS
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS:
Thomas Raimmor (Private) of Ticonderoga, in Capt. Dan Lanes Company. Service from Jan 1, 1777 until Dec. 31, 1779.
John Ramar of Boston, March 29, 1778.
Thomas Raymore, a corporal in Capt. Tisdales Company, 3rd Mass. Regiment led by Lt. Col. James Mellin.
Jonas Raymore of Worchester County, age 18, a farmer, his service was in Capt. Hastings Company.
John Rayner, son of Thomas & Abigail Rayner , removed to Reading from Charleston (Mass) in time of the Revolutionary War. Thomas was a son of John & Anne (Rand) Rayner of Charleston, born there in 1740'?.
(Source; All Mass. records contributed by Mrs. Bonnie Gilbert).

MASSACHUSETTS MARRIAGE RECORDS:
Anna Rayner-Job Line(Lene), July/1660 in Middlesex Co., Ma.
Hannah Raymor-Ephriam Winship, Apr. 7, 1670 in Middlesex Co., Ma.
Mary Reynor-Edward Hall, April 18, 1677 in Middlesex Co., Ma.

MASSACHUSETTS Worchester County: Princeton Vital Records (Births)
Thomas Ramer Jan 10, 1760 Jane Ramer Sept. 23, 1761
James Raymer Mar 2, 1763 John Raymer Sept. 2, 1764
David Raymer Feb. 13, 1766 Edward Raymer Sept. 13, 1766
Molly Raymer Feb. 17, 1770 Stimpson Raymer Jan 10, 1773
Joseph Raymer July 2, 1776 Rebeckah Raymer July 28, 1778
Able Raymer Feb. 17, 1782
(Source: Princetion Vital Records by Francis Blake).

MISSOURI
CIVIL WAR RECORDS:
Isaac M. Ramer (19-years old), Rank- Private, Company- G (Captain Mace's Company). Enlisted- Aug. 6, 1864, Patterson, Missouri. Mustered in Sept. 4, 1864, Pilot Knob, Missouri. Served with 47th Reg. Inf. Vols. Mustered out March 29, 1865 at Jefferson Barracks, Missouri. (Source: The records listed above were submitted by Eileen Raymer of Ellsinore, Mo.).

MISSOURI FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX - 1830
NAME...........COUNTY
HENRY RAINER ST. LOUIS
HORRES RAYMON MARION

CAMDEN COUNTY MISSOURI ( CLIMAX SPRINGS CEMETERY )
E.(Elizabeth) Raymer (wife of James Michael) Feb. 7, 1816 - Sept. 8,1897.
Lee A. (Ander) Raymer Oct. 18, 1849 - Jan 12, 1925.
Mary E. Raymer. Feb. 14, 1858 - May 20, 1922.
J.M. Raymer Feb. 2, 1877 - Feb. 22, 1920
Infant of J.M. & M.E. Raymer born & died June 4, 1900.
Everet L. Raymer April 10, 1885 -
Cloie B. Raymer Nov. 2, 1890 - July 10, 1934.
G. Raymer Jan l7, 1877 - Nov. 1, 1897.
Presley Raymer Feb. 8, 1852 - June 26,1925.
Nancy Raymer (wife of Presley) Sept. 11, 1854 - death date not given.
(Source: cemetery copied and submitted by-Jane Miller of Jefferson City, Missouri)

RAYMER FOLKLORE
Around 1855 Abraham and Sarah (Johnson) Raymer and their eight children left Grayson Co., Ky. and came to what is now Carter Co., Missouri. They settled near Ellsinore, Mo. ( on property where the Raymer cemetery is now located.) When the Civil War began, Isaac(one of Abraham's sons) joined the Union forces. He fought in the famous battle at Pilot Knob, and received a leg wound-for which he received a $9 per month lifetime pension. One winter night in 1862-3, Abraham went to the barn to see what was disturbing the livestock. He never returned. It is believed he was killed by Southern sympathizers. His body was never found. Sarah lived to be about 85 years old and was buried in the Raymer cemetery near Ellsinore.
( Source: family records of Eileen Raymer-a descendant of Abraham ).

CARTER COUNTY MISSOURI LAND RECORDS (DEEDS)
Grant Reymer sold land to Whitney Ethon - June 9, 1873.
William Raimer bought land from Saul Patterson- -March 26, 1857(?).
(note- - Carter Co., Mo. was. not formed until 1859)
Isiac Raymer and wife sold land to Robert Carahan - October 2, l879.
Isiac Raymer and wife sold land to the Missouri Lumber & Mining Company
November' 8, 1880.
James Raymer sold land to Stephen Hetrain - December 20, 1880.
Isaac Raymer & wife sold land, to Carter County - November 3, 1882.
M.B.(Miles Berry) Raymer and wife sold land to Carter County-May 30, 1884.

CARTER COUNTY MISSOURI MARRIAGES
Nora Raymer-E.A. Gregory, married May 7, 1899.
Joseph P. Raymer - Martha S. Secreece, married June 18, 1899.
Steve Raymer - Ellen Day, married October 1, 1899.
Isiac Raymer - Nora Reeves, married-December 10, 1899.
John E. Raymer - Cora M. Hawkins, married July 5, 1903.
B Raymer - Nettie Rodger, married September 10, l903.
Cora M Raymer - Lewis H. Lord, married May 22, 1904.


1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX
NEW JERSEY
NAME...........COUNTY
JOSEPH RAINER SOMERSET
SAMUEL REEMER MIDDLESEX

NEW JERSEY
MARRIAGES
Job Rainier, of Burlington, married Lydia Page-Apr. 25,l770.
Edmon Rainier, of Burlington, married Betsy Butler-Aug. 4,1781.

NEW YORK
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS:
Isaac Raymon, pronounced on Pension List in Cayuga Co., New York, date-Dec. 18, 1818. Age 72. He had been transferred from Phila, Pa.
(Source: Pa. Archives-3rd Series).

NEW YORK
WAYNE COUNTY NEW YORK
L.S. Raymour, native of Macedonia (N.Y), was born Nov. 24, 1824-the eldest of 13 children of John & Alzina(Aldrich) Raymour. John was born in 1802 (Vermont) and Mrs. Raymer was born in 1804 (N.Y). The grandparents of L.S, were early settlers of the town of Walworth-where they died". (Source: Wayne Co., New York by G.W. Cowles).

NEW YORK CENSUS 1790
Fredrick Ramer Albany Co. NY

NEW YORK FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX 1830
NAME........................COUNTY

JOHN RAYMOR NEW

YORK

KETCHAM RAYMOR

SUFFOLK

JACOB RAYMORE

COLUMBIA

JOHN RAYMORE

MONROE

JOHN RAYMORE

WAYNE

ALLEN RAYNOR

KINGS

ALLEN RAYNOR

KINGS

AMUS RAYNOR

QUEENS

AZER RAYNOR

WAYNE

BENJAMIN RAYNOR

QUEENS

BENJAMIN RAYNOR

SUFFOLK

BENJAMIN R.

RAYNOR NEW YORK

DANIEL RAYNOR

QUEENS

DAVID RAYNOR

QUEENS

ELIJAH RAYNOR

QUEENS

EZEAKEL RAYNOR

KINGS

GEORGE RAYNOR

QUEENS

GILBERT RAYNOR

QUEENS

HENRY RAYNOR

ORANGE

HENRY RAYNOR

SUFFOLK

HENRY RAYNOR

QUEENS

HIRAM RAYNOR

NEW YORK

JACOB RAYNOR

QUEENS

JACOB RAYNOR

OSWEGO

JAMES RAYNOR

QUEENS

JAMES RAYNOR

CAYUGA

JAMES RAYNOR

MADISON

JEFFREY W. RAYNOR

ORANGE

JESSE RAYNOR

CAYUGA

JOHN RAYNOR

SUFFOLK

JOHN RAYNOR

QUEENS

JOHN RAYNOR

QUEENS

JOHN RAYNOR

ONONDAGO

JOHN RAYNOR

NEW YORK

JOHN RAYNOR

HERKIMER

JOHN RAYNOR

COLUMBIA

JOSEPH RAYNOR JR.

QUEENS

JOSEPH RAYNOR

NEW YORK

LEWIS RAYNOR

HERKIMER

MARY RAYNOR

NEW YORK

MARY RAYNOR

SUFFOLK

MICAJAH RAYNOR

QUEENS

MOTT RAYNOR

SUFFOLK

PERMENUS RAYNOR

QUEENS

PHEBE RAYNOR

QUEENS

REBECKER RAYNOR

QUEENS

RICHARD RAYNOR

NEW YORK

SAMUEL RAYNOR

ORANGE

SMITH RAYNOR

QUEENS

STEPHEN RAYNOR

HERKIMER

STEPHEN RAYNOR

QUEENS

SYLVENUS RAYNOR

QUEENS

THOMAS RAYNOR

QUEENS

VALINTINE RAYNOR

QUEENS

WHITEHEAD RAYNOR

QUEENS

WILLIAM T. RAYNOR

QUEENS

WILLET RAYNOR

QUEENS

WILLET RAYNOR

NEW YORK

WILLETT RAYNOR

ONONDAGO

WILLIAM RAYNOR

NEW YORK

WILLIAM RAYNOR

ORANGE

WILLIAM RAYNOR

QUEENS

HENRY REEMER

ALBANY

JASPER REEMER

WAYNE

JEREMIAH REEMER

YATES

JONATHAN REEMER

NEW YORK

JACOB RAINER

NEW YORK

JOHN RAINER

NEW YORK

CONRADT RAMER

HERKIMER

GEORGE RAMER

ALLEGANY

JOHN P. RAMER

MONTGOMERY

STEPHEN RAMER

OTSEGO

FREDRICK RAYMER

TOMPKINS

JOHN H. RAYMER

NEW YORK

DAVID RAYMON

NEW YORK

DAVID RAYMON

CAYUGA



NORTH CAROLINA
LINCOLN COUNTY MARRIAGES:
Susanna Raymer - John Whetstone May 7, 1810.
(Source; Marriage Bonds of Tryon & Lincoln Counties, N.C. by-C. Bynum.)

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX
NORTH CAROLINA COUNTY
NAME............COUNTY
MICHAEL RAIMER ROWAN
AMOS RAINER HARTFORD
DANIEL RAINER NEW HANOVER
MASHBERN RAINER NEW HANOVER
MILLY RAINER EDGECOMBE
NANCY RAINOR DUPLIN
STEPHEN RAINOR DUPLIN
DAVID RANER SAMPSON
GARVES RANER SAMPSON
GARVES G. RANER SAMPSON
JOHN RANER SAMPSON
JOSEPH RANER SAMPSON
MARY RANER SAMPSON
MATTHEW RANER SAMPSON
SAMUEL RANER SAMPSON
WILLIAM RANER SAMPSON
WILLIAM RANER SAMPSON
ELIJAH RAYNOR BERTIE
PENELOPE RAYNOR BERTIE
THOMAS RAYNOR BERTIE

OHIO
REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS:
Phillip Raymer- produced on Pension List of May 21, 1819, living in Ross Co., Ohio. He had been a Pennsylvanian but now resides in Ohio, where he was inscribed on the Pension List passed by Congress on March 18, 1818.
(Source; Pa. Archives-3rd Series, book 23).

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX
OHIO COUNTY
NAME...........COUNTY
ISAAC RAINER . FAIRFIELD
JONATHAN RAINER . FRANKLIN
MARY RAMER . RICHLAND
TOBIAS RANER . HARRISON
JOHN RAYMER . HAMILTON

PENNSYLVANIA
SHIP PASSENGER LIST:
Katherine Ramer(in) on the ship-Mortonhouse, from Rotterdam on Aug. 17, 1729.
George Rommer on ship-Elizabeth, from Rotterdam on Sept. 5, 1751.
Hans Peter Rommer on ship-Minerva, from Rotterdam on Sept. 30, 1772.
(Source: Pennsylvania German Pioneers(Philadelphia Port 1727-1808) by R.B. STRASSBURGER).
JOHANN REINHARDT RAHMER, imported in the ship-Edinburgh, Sept. 14, 1753 from Rotterdam- through Portsmouth.
John Reamer, Mrs. Reamer and Henry(a boy) were passengers on the ship-Pennsylvania from Hamburg. They arrived Sept. 7, 1802 in Pa.
(Source: Submitted by Eileen Raymer).

NEWSPAPER
Sowers Newspaper (Philadelphia area) Advertisement Abraham Rener of New-York, seeks his brother, Christoffel Rener who has been in America, for six years and would inform him his father, mother, brother and sister are all well. Date November 9, 1759 (Source: German Settlers from Advertisements in Philadelphia and Germantown Newspapers, by Hocker)

PENNSYLVANIA CHURCH RECORDS
Northampton County (Plainfield Reform Church) John Adam Romer, born May 28, 1766 - Maria Engel Romer, born April 3, 1768 - Susanna Romer, born -after l968(no date given) (these are the children of Nicholas & Elizabeth Romer)

Philadelphia (First Reform Church)
John Friderich Romer,- born September 9, 1759
Maria Barbara Romer, baptized November 29, 1761
Conrad Romer, baptized April 2, 1770 (these are children of Frederick & Christina Romer)

Germantown (German Reform Church)
Johann Jacob Reamer married Anna Margaret Bast, April 11, l756

PENNSYLVANIA REVOLUTIONARY WAR RECORDS
Abraham Rammer - -served in Revolutionary war from Cumberland County Pa
Matthias Rammier--served in Revolutionary war with 5th Troops of 1st Partisan Legion. Enlisted Dec. 26, 1779.
Abraham Ramer, from Lancaster Co., Pa., served as 8th class in Revolutionary war Nov. 27,1781.
(SOURCE: Pennsylvania Archives (contributed by Eileen Raymer Ellsinore, Mo.)

Abraham Reamer, 4th Class, Lancaster Co., Pa Militia(Nov. 1782).
Abraham Reamer, 5th Class, Cumberland Co., Pa Militia(Aug. 1780).
Abram Remer, 4th Class, Northampton Co., Pa Militia(June 1780).
Capt. David McQueens company, 4th Batt. Comm-Oct 4, 1784, in Lancaster Co., Pa
Abrim Reamer, 4th Class, and Phillip Reamer(5th Class).
(Source: The Pennsylvania Archives, 5th & 6th Series).

PENNSYLVANIA TAX LIST:
Returns of Taxables- York Co., Pa for 1780(Shrewsbury Township)
Abraham Ramer, 100 Acres, 1 horse & 2 cattle. (Source; Pa. Archives-#3 Series, Book-21, p.269).

PENNSYLVANIA LAND RECORDS
1734 - Frederick Raymer of Fredrick Township, Pa. owned 100 acres of land.
1734 - Stephan Raymer, Landowner in Philadelphia Co. Pa., lived near Necoshchopin.
1734 - Henry Raymer owned 100 acres in Philadelphia Co. Pa., Limrick Township, Pa.
(Source: Pennsylvania Historical Society Publication. Submitted by Eileen Raymer, Ellsinore, Mo.)

PENNSYLVANIA CENSUS - 1790
NAME........COUNTY
Adam Reemer Franklin Co. PA
Adam Reemer Dauphin Co. PA (Harrisburg Township)
John Reemer Cumberland Co.
Phillip Reemer Cumberland Co.
Abraham Raner Northhamption Co. (Lower Smithfield Township)
Adam Raner Northhamption Co.
Jacob Raner Northhamption Co.
Peter Raner Northhamption Co.

PENNSYLVANIA CENSUS - 1800
NAME.......COUNTY
Abraham Rainer Dauphin Co.
Christopher Rainer Franklin Co.
Dolly Ramer Montgomery Co.
Fredrick Reemer Dauphin Co.
John Reemer Montgomery Co.
John Ramer Berks Co.
Ludwick Reemer Montgomery Co.

1830 FEDERAL CENSUS-INDEX-PENNSYLVANIA
NAME............COUNTY
ANDREW B. RAMER PHILADELPHIA
FREDRICK RAMER YORK
GEORGE RAMER FRANKLIN
JOHN RAMER YORK
JOSEPH RAMER LANCASTER
JOSEPH RAMER LUZERNE
NICHOLAS RAMER SCHUYLKILL
PETER RAMER YORK
PETER RAYMER ALLEGHENY
ISAAC RAYMON ERIE
MARY RAYMON PHILADELPHIA
BENJAMIN RAYNOR WARREN
NATHAN RAYNOR LUZERNE
DANIEL REEMER CUMBERLAND
GEORGE REEMER YORK
GEORGE REEMER PERRY
HENRY REEMER PERRY
JACOB REEMER PERRY
JOHN REEMER PERRY
PAUL REEMER CUMBERLAND
PHILIP REEMER PERRY
SUSAN REEMER NORTHAMPTON
ELISHA RANER PHILADELPHIA

SOUTH CAROLINA
SHIP PASSENGER LIST:
Michael Reymor-age 22, and Peter Craymer-age 40, came on the ship Frankland, with Captain Isaac Winn. They arrived in South Carolina around Jan/1766 with other German Protestants.
* (Source; A Compilation of the Original List of Protestant Immigrants to South Carolina, 1763-1773, p. 53).

LAND RECORDS:
"Land to be measured and laid out for several- including a Michael Rayner, who arrived in Oct./1684".
There were also Land Warrants for Capt. George Rayner.
(Source: Warrants for Lands in South Carolina 1672-1711, p.395).

TENNESSEE, DAVIDSON COUNTY(NASHVILLE) MARRIAGES 1831-1837:
George Raimer Sr. -Mary Moses Nov. 2, 1831.
Henry Ramer - Azillah McCormack Nov. 22, 1832.
George Raimer - Sarah Cole Jan 27, 1834.
(Source: Davidson Co., Tennessee Marriage Record Book #1).

TENNESSEE, ROBERTSON COUNTY FAMILIES:
Dr. D.W. Ramer, born in Cheatham Co., TN on May 9, 1849. His father was William Ramer(b. July/1822 d. Feb./1878) and his mother was Lucinda Chandion(1820-1852). In 1876, D.W.Ramer married Mary Sprouse, daughter of J.W. Sprouse. Mr. and Mrs. Ramer had 3 children; Claudia, Vertice and Vernon".
(Source: The Goodspeed History of Tennessee- Robertson Co., p.1183).

TENNESSEE FAMILIES: MCNAIRY COUNTY
Prominent citizens in the south part of McNairy Co.------Ramers".
(Source: Ramers in Tenn.-Reminiscences of Early Settlers, by-Wright).

TENNESSEE MARRIAGES DAVIDSON COUNTY, (NASHVILLE) 1789-1800
Oct. 3 ,1791 Eva Raymer - Mitchell Black
May 30,1791 Adam Raimer - Mary Carihan
(Source: Davidson Co., Tenn. Marriage Record Book I, p. 6 & 8.)
(Source: History of Kentucky by Collins, Vol. II p.739 Warren Co. 1795.)

TENNESSEE COUNTY
CHARLES RAINER WAYNE
JOEL RAINER HARDEMAN
JOHN RAMER McNAIRY
GEORGE RAYMER DAVIDSON
HENRY RAYMER DAVIDSON
H. RAYNOR AUTAUGA

VERMONT
MARRIAGES RECORDS:
Rhoda Raymor- Willard Russell, Dec. 7, 1842.
Sarah 1. Raymor -James Winn, Dec. 17, 1848.
Abby N. Raymore-William Phillips, Jan 8, 1858.
Catherine Raymor-Amasa Stevens, Nov. 30, 1862.
Mary Raymore-Francis Bagalow, May 7, 1864
Philoma Raymore-Nary Lotorich, April 16, 1869(his father was - John Raymore of Canada).
(Source; contributed by Bonnie Gilbert).

VIRGINIA COUNTY
FREDERICK RAMER BERKELEY
GEORGE RANER MADISON
WILLIAM RANER MADISON
(Virginia Land Grants)
Name Acres Date County Watercourse
Abraham Raymer 250 Dec. 20, 1785 Nelson Co. S. Fork-Nolin R.

WASHINGTON D.C. COUNTY
JOHN RAYMON ALEXANDRIA

(Source: Accelerated Indexing Systems, Inc. - Salt Lake City, Utah)

FAMILY GROUPS

Abraham Raymer, born: 1760-65? in PA?. Died: 1844-50? in Nelson KY. Occupation: Farmer, Sr., Military Record: Revolutionary War?, Father: Abraham Raymer. Married Margaret Craos in March 8, 1787 born approx. 1760-1770, died: 1840's.
Children:
Catherine? born approx. 1795, in Edmonson, KY. Married Thomas Birchfield on Feb. 13, 1835
Michael born Oct. 4, 1797 in Edmonson (Then Warren) County KY. Died: June 6, 1876 in Edmonson KY. Married Minerva Goodman in Warren KY on Oct. 14, 1827, they had 10 children.
John? Born: approx. 1798 in Edmonson, KY.
Jacob Born: 1803 in Edmonson (Then Warren) KY. Married Sally Burris on March 6, 1818 in Warren Co. KY. They had 7 children.
Phillip Born: Feb., 14, 1804 in Edmonson KY, Died: Jan. 25, 1894. Married Elizabeth Johnson on Jan. 25, 1894. They had 9 children.
Isaac Born 1814 in Grayson or Edmonson KY. Married Vina Doyle on Feb. 6, 1833 in Warren KY. They had 9 children.

Phillip Raymer, born: Feb. 14, 1804 in Edmonson, KY, Died: Jan. 25, 1894 in Edmonson, KY. Father: Abraham Raymer, Mother: Margaret Craos. Married Elizabeth Johnson born: Feb. 14, 1810 Died Sept. 18, 1869 on Nov. 25, 1829.
Children:
Francis M. Born: 1830 in Edmonson, KY. Married Elizabeth A. Holder
Missouri Born: 1831, married William Laws on Nov., 29, 1849. All children born in Edmonson, KY.
Abraham Born: 1836, married Perlina Lamastus on July 5, 1858
Jacob Born: 1838, married Paradine Dunn in 1867
Sarah Born 1841
Phillip Jr. Born: 1842, married Catherine Tarrence on Aug. 13, 1862
Mary Born: 1845
Virginia Born: 1847
Sinothy Born: Sept. 3, 1853, married Pleasant M. Kinser

Richard Michael Raymer, Born: Oct. 4, 1797 in Edmonson, KY, Died: June 6, 1876. Parents: Abraham Raymer, Mother: Margaret Craos. Married Minerva Goodman on Oct. 14, 1827 in Warren KY. Born: June 4, 1807, Died: Dec. 1, 1881
Children:
Samuel Born: 1829 in Edmonson KY, Married Emily Laws
James Jackson Born: May 1, 1830 in Butler KY. Died: April 29, 1893 in Edmonson KY. Married Ellen Phelps.
Charlotte Born: 1832 in Butler KY, Married John F. Alford
Margaret Born: 1834 in Butler KY, Married Phillip Hack on July 30, 1849
Phillip Alfred Born: Dec. 31, 1836 in butler KY Died: Dec. 25, 1876, married Marada Worley on Nov. 5, 1857
George Washington Born: 1838 in Butler KY, married Georganna Hazelip on Dec. 13, 1862. Killed in Civil War?
Rachel Born: 1839 in Butler KY. married James Doyle on April 9, 1857
Minerva Jane Born: Oct. 31, 1840 in Butler KY, married Sept. 7, 1865 in Edmonson KY.
Tobinas Born: 1845 in Butler KY
Priscilla Born: 1847 in Butler KY, married Jim Boxler Johnson.

Phillip Alfred (Al) Raymer, Born: Dec. 31, 1836 in Butler, KY. Died: Dec. 25, 1876. Parents: Michael Raymer, Mother: Minerva Goodman. Married Marada Worley, born 842 in Butler KY Died Oct. 2, 1918 on Nov. 5, 1857.
Children:
Samuel James Born: March 30, 1859 in Butler KY, Died: Aug. 25, 1942, married (1) Eliza Gary, (2) Minnie Edens, they had 6 children.
Mary Ann Born: Aug. 2, 1862 in Butler KY Died: Feb. 4, 1922, married Jim Colburn. They had 6 children.
George B. Born: 1865 in Butler KY Died: ?
Thomas Calbert Born: 1870 in Butler KY Died: about 1935 Richardsville-Warren KY, married Levia Johnson, they had 10 children.
Andrew P Born: 1873 in Butler KY Died: 1880's
Alfred Franklin Born July 22, 1876 in Butler KY Died: Jan. 9, 1956 in Tazewell, IL, married Nell DeWeese in Tazewell, IL, they had 8 children.

George Washington Raymer (b.1838) - Butler Co., Ky. He was a son of Michael & Minerva(Goodman) Raymer. He married Georganna Hazelip on Dec. 13, 1862 in Edmonson Co., KY . They had one child- William Fountain Raymer (b.1864 d.1938). According to family tradition, George W. was a killed in the Civil War. In 1871, his widow married Willis Radford in Edmonson Co., Ky. The son - William F. married Elizabeth Eberlein near Horse Cave, Ky. and they had 3 sons (Paul W., John E. and William F.) and 2 daughters.
( Source: Records of John E. Raymer).

Isaac Raymer was born June 4, 1807 in Edmonson Co., Kentucky (then it was Warren County). His parents were Abraham(Jr.) and Margaret Raymer. Isaac married Vina Doyle-Feb. 6, 1833 in Warren Co., Ky. She was born in Allen Co., Ky. in 1819 to Allen and Rosa(Horton) Doyle. According to census records, Isaac & Vina had at least 10 or 11 children.
1. John W. b.1836-marr: Melvina Flora
2. Mary J. b.1838
3. Paradine b.1839
4. Ann b.1840
5. Mary Margaret b.1844
6. Melvina b.1846
7. Will E. b.1848-marr: Susan A. Watt
8. Sarah F. b.1851
9. Martha b. Oct. 1852
10.Filander b.1858
11? Ann Eliza? b.1866?
Isaac died on Feb. 14, 1892 in Edmonson County, Ky. and was buried there.
Source: 1830 40, 50, 60, 70 & l880 Edmonson Co., Ky. Census.
Information on the Doyle family came from Mrs. Raymond North of Route #2, Buffalo, MO)

Jacob Raymer was born on Nov. 10, 1838 in Edmonson Co., Ky. He was a son of Phillip(Sr.) and Elizabeth Johnson Raymer. As a young man he moved to Butler Co., Ky. - where he married Paradine Dunn in Aug. 1, 1867. She was a daughter of Leonard and Perlina Rone Dunn, and was born around 1849, in Butler County. Jacob and Paradine had at least 7 children, and maybe more. Jacob died in December of 1932, and was buried in the Taylor Cemetery - perhaps in Mulenberg Co., Ky.-? The children were:
1. Pernie, born 1868 - married Tom Childress.
2. Winnie, born Oct. 1869 - married Jim Goodall
3. Harlan H. born Feb. 22, 1872-died July 21, 1949. Married (l)Sina Askew
4. Ida, born 1874 married Fidella Tarrence
5. Ira, born 1876 married Mary Ledbetter (second wife).
6. Frona born 1880? married Taylor Pryor
7. Alice born 1882? married Blame Pryor
(Source: Mona Raymer Massey-Bowling Green, Ky., Mrs. Myrl Davenport (Tulsa, Okla.), 1840, 50 & l860 Census of Edmonson Co., Ky.
1870 & l880 Butler Co., Ky. Census and Butler Co. Marriages)

Michael Raymer (Sr.) was born about 1765-70 in Pennsylvania-? His father was Abraham Raymer Sr. On Dec. 16, 1800, Michael married Pretius Brown in Ohio Co., Ky. but he lived in Grayson Co., Ky. until his death in the 1840's. The father of Pretius Brown Raymer was Jonathan Brown. According to census records, this couple may have had as many as 10 children, but only 4 that we know for sure.
a)Miles B. b.1802-Ohio Co., married(1)Martha - (2)Catherine Hayse.
b)Samuel b.1803- Ohio Co.
c)Abraham b.1810-Grayson Co., KY, married Sarah Johnson and died in Carter Co., Missouri in 1862-3.
d)James Michael b. May 18, 1816 & married Elizabeth Chancellor. He died Oct. 4, 1880 in Grayson Co., Ky.

(Source; 1810-50 Census of Grayson Co., Ky., 1800 Ohio Co., Ky. Census, also information from Norma Kessinger of Route #7 Leitchfield, Ky., from Eileen Raymer, from J.H. Raymer of Route #1 Sparta, MO and from Wilbur Westray).

James Michael Raymer, b. May 18, 1816 in Grayson Co., Ky. His parents were Michael & Pretius(Brown)Raymer Sr. He married Elizabeth Chancellor. They had 13 children, but some may have died young. He died Oct. 4,1880.
1. Cynthia b. 1838 d. 1861 m-Buckner Pool 8. Presley b.Feb. 8, 1852
2. George W. b.1839-40 9. Charlotte b.Nov. 4, 1854
3. Andrew J. b.1841 d.1861? 10. Anderson Gray b.1856
4. Joshua B.. b.Jan. 10,1842 d.Oct. 8,1909 11. James R. b.Nov. 19,1857
5. Elizabeth b.1844 12. Delilah b.1858
6. William b.1847-8 13. Sarah J. b.Aug. 4, 1860
7. Lee Ander b. Oct. 18,1849 d.Jan. 12,1924-5 4
(Source; Records of J.H. Raymer, Eileen Raymer and James M. Raymer Sr.).

Abraham Raymer, born Aug. 8, 1839, died Feb. 19, 1881, Father Phillip Raymer Sr., Mother Elizabeth Johnson. Wife: Perlina Lamastus, Married: July 5, 1858. Perlina, born April 1840, died Dec. 16, 1912, Father: George W. Lamastus, Mother, Sally Gross. Children: Sarah E, Phillip W, James N., William G., Julie E., Calbert D., Cord B. Edward, Jacob, Lissie.

William Age Raymer
William Age (b. ca/1810-ca/1869) married his second wife-Nancy Raymer, around 1854 in Edmonson Co., Ky.-? Nancy was born about 1815. William and Nancy had 3 children; Nancy Jane(b.1855), William or Milesberry (b.ca/1856), and Melissa Ann (b.1858). (William Age had 10 children by his first wife). After William's death, Nancy lived with the family of Edward "Ned" Blair. She was reputedly kin to a "Will" Raymer. Any information on Nancy Raymer's parents, etc., would be greatly appreciated. I am also interested in any Doyle-Raymer connections in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
Vonnell Tingle
221 Frank Ave.
Louisville, Ky., 40202

John Morgan Westray
John Morgan Westray (born around 1880 in Logan Co., Ky.) was supposedly married to his first wife in St. Louis, Missouri in the early l900's( 1900-1915??). What was her name? Did this couple have any children? If so, what are their names? Later, Mr. Westray married Pernie Raymer in Edmonson County, Kentucky.
Wilbur Westray
2813 Deshler Drive
Louisville, Ky. 40213

Charles Ollis Raymer, born Aug. 7, 1870, died Feb. 5, 1966. married Jan 28, 1892 to Mattie D. Johnson born 1870, died 1906. Children: Estill Hunter, Carrie, Pernie, Gilmore, Eugan.

Charles Ollis Raymer, born Aug. 2, 1870, died Feb. 5, 1966, married May 21, 1907 to Molly Whobrey/Whoberry born Jan 28, 1892, died March 24, 1961, father Galey Whobrey. Children: Homer, Cecil, Altie, Donnie, Novis, Norman Francis, Ralph.

Samuel Thomas Raymer, born 1829 in Butler KY Died Jan, 25, 1894 in Edmonson County, KY. His father was R. Michael Raymer. Mother's maiden name: Minerva Goodman.
Married Emily Laws Dec. 14, 1850, born CA. 1829-30. Her father, Stephen Laws of Ind. Butler & Edmonson & Warren Co., KY.
Children: Thomas Jefferson, Mary E. John H., James W., Phillip Mart, William Crittenton, Palrena?, Martha Jane.

Lee Ander Raymer, born Oct. 18, 1849, Grayson Co. KY. Died: Jan 12, 1925 Camden MO. Married Felix Chancellor, born, Feb. 14, 1858, Died May 20, 1922. Mother maiden name: Nancy M. Smith
Children: Nancy Elizabeth, Laura Alice, James Michael b. 2/2/1877 died 2/22/1920, married Mary E. Byrd. William Edward, Marie Ida, Minnie Ellen, Everett Lee, Alma Seagler, Albert Preston, Florence Edna, Velma Grace, Grace Belle.

Clint Raymer
Clint Raymer was born in Butler Co., Kentucky on September 20, 1894. His parents were Cord & Emma(Colburn) Raymer. By the time Clint was 18 years old, he had already completed elementary school, finished his studies at the Normal School in MORGANTOWN and was teaching school at Dripping Springs. On June 12, 1915 he married Ida Ashley. Mr. Clint was a salesman for a hardware firm for 12 years, and also ran a grocery store at Roundhill for some time. In the late 1920's, he was elected State Representative for Butler and Edmonson Counties. Around 1929 he bought a farm which would later expand to over 1,000 acres. He became more involved in agriculture over the years; as a county committeeman of A.A.A., and a director of the Big Ready Watershed Conservation District. He was a member of the Bethlehem Church of Christ and served as an elder. For over a year he wrote a column in the Green River Republican newspaper. Mr. Raymer passed away on Feb. 25, 1975, but he also passed on to his children and family the great attributes of honesty, kindness, helpfulness and virtue. He never failed to instill in the minds of his children; Mable, Macon and Marlon the idea that they attend school of higher education. All three children finished Western Kentucky University. Mable became a teacher. Macon received a Masters degree from the University of Kentucky and a county supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration before his retirement. Marlon also attended U.K. as well as the University of Pennsylvania and is also a county supervisor of the F.H.A. Clint Raymer was an outstanding man. He was a good citizen, active in the affairs of his community, a family man and above all - a Christian. His example, good deeds and influence remains with us.
(Source; Recollections of Jim Raymer, Macon Raymer and Marlon Raymer).

Clifton Bradley Raymer(Cliff B.) was born on August 12, 1902 at Roundhill, in Butler County, Kentucky. He was the sixth of fourteen children of Cord & Emma (Colburn) Raymer. After completing elementary school in the local area and attending high school in Brownsville, he taught at Hunts school (a one-room school) around 1921. Later Mr. Raymer attended Western Kentucky Normal in Bowling Green to better prepare himself to teach. After that, he attended Bowling Green Business University to acquire various business skills. In 1923 Cliff B. was employed as an office clerk for the United States Government at the Woodbury (Ky.) Lock and Dam on Green River. At Woodbury he met and married Theresa Gibbs. They were married in Morgantown on April 19, 1924. Soon after this time, he was transferred to Leavenworth, Indiana and even later he worked in Louisville, Kentucky. While in Louisville, he attended law school at night and did graduate from the Jefferson School of Law in 1933. For most of the thirty-two years that Mr. Raymer worked for the U.S. Corps of Engineers(U.S. Army), he spent the majority of his time as an attorney for them. He was in charge of the Real Estate Division of the Louisville office, a position in which he participated in the promotion and accomplishment of many important civil and military projects in Kentucky, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, West Virginia and Tennessee. Of these, two very important projects were those at the Oak Ridge, Tennessee Atomic Plant, and the Wolf Creek Dam Project in Russell Co., Ky. In 1952 he was cited by the Secretary of the Army and the Chief of Army Engineers for outstanding service to the Corps. After he retired from Government work, Mr. Raymer came to Bowling Green and soon he and his son operated the Cliff B. Raymer Funeral Home. He received his Kentucky Funeral Director's license in 1960. In 1964 he decided to practice law. By 1973 his law firm was Raymer & Reynolds. The firm specialized in title and deed work. On May 24, 1975 tragedy struck. Cliff B. was killed by an unknown assassin, as he tried to protect his home from being burglarized. Cliff B. and Theresa had two children; Lota Adelle Lawson and Cliff B. Jr. (who died in 1962). Mr. Raymer was well known as a kind, honest and hard working man. He had a keen, sharp mind and was loved and admired by all.
(Source-THE RAYMER FAMILY and THE GIBBS FAMILY, by James Michael Lawson, 1979).

AMERICAN PLACE NAMES & TOWNS---RAYMER
NEW RAYMER, COLORADO
The Town of Raymer was named after George Raymer, Assistant Chief Engineer of the Burlington & Missouri Railroad. The land for the town(157 acres)was purchased and laid out in 1888 and it was also settled that year. At one time, the town boasted a newspaper, bank, grocery store, livery stable, saloon and hardware store. By 1894, many people were leaving town. The town was revitalized in 1915 due to the Homestead Act. In 1910, the town was changed to New Raymer- so the name would not conflict with Ramah, Colorado". Today New Raymer has a population of 80 and the railroad is now gone. The area around the town is dry land with wheat farms and big cattle ranches. New Raymer is located about 100 miles Northeast of Denver, in a very flat & arid area of Colorado. (Source: History of Raymer, Colorado by Franklin Jones(1943) p. 8&11, also the recollections of Frank & Wilda Sweigard (both were born and reared in that area), of 1533 Sixth, St. Greely, Colorado 80631).

RAMER, TENNESSEE
Several years before the Civil War, John Ramer gave a portion of right-of-way to the Mobile & Ohio Railroad. When the station was built, it was named for the donor of the land- Ramer's Station. The town of Ramer, Tennessee (in McNairy Co.) celebrated its 100th Anniversary on April 21, 1957. (Source: The West Tennessee Historical Society Vol.11, p.137). Note- Ramer, Tennessee is located on Highway #57 in the southern part of McNairy, about 7 miles from the Mississippi state line.


NEWS AND NOTES

AWARDS & PROMOTIONS
Marlon Raymer, the Warren County(Ky.) Supervisor for the Farmers Home Administration, has been elected President-of the Kentucky Assoc. of County Supervisors.
Gary A. Raymer(34) a Captain in the Bowling Green, Ky. Police Dept., has been promoted to - Chief of Police. He has been on the police force for 12 years. He is the son of Allen & Helen Raymer, and a grandson of the late Sherman G.& Carrie(Raymer)Raymer.

RETIREMENTS
Gilford Goyn Raymer retired from the Air Force in the summer of 1980. He retired as a Master Sgt. after 21 years of service. A portion of overseas duty(2 1/2 years), was spent in Vietnam. Two of his many medals were the Air Medal-with oak-leaf clusters, and the Air Force Commendation Medal-with 2 oak-leaf clusters.

MARRIAGES
Sonja Raymer married Robert Mills in Bowling Green, KY on Nov. 1,1980. She is the daughter of Marlon Raymer and granddaughter of the late Clint Raymer.
Ronnie Hargett married Tina Brown in the summer of 1980. His parents are H.B & Nancy(Raymer)Hargett and his grandparents-Samuel and Virginia Raymer of Bowling Green, Ky.

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
61 years- Mr. & Mrs. John E. Raymer of London, Ky.
45 years- Mr. & Mrs. Wilmer Raymer of Ellsinore, Mo.
60 years-Mr. & Mrs. R.C. Coats of Windyville, Ky.(Edmonson County). Mrs. Coats-Senora was a
daughter of James N. & Ann(Rone) Raymer.
54 years-Mr. & Mrs. Gilmore 'Raymer of Louisville, Ky. Mr. Raymer was a son of Charles Ollis
Raymer of Edmonson Co., Ky.
52 years-Mr. & Mrs. Clem Raymer of Edmonson Co., Ky. Mr. Raymer's father was Hughie Raymer
and his grandparents were Mart & Catherine (Raymer )Raymer.
60 years- Hollie F. & Eller Embry Raymer

OUR SENIOR CITIZENS HAVING BIRTHDAYS IN l980
Laura Raymer. . .100 years old (Widow of Emsley Raymer, son of Phil)
Milburn Colburn. .96 years old (Oldest son of Mary Ann Raymer-dau. of P.A)
Hollie F. Raymer. . 90 years old (Son of Jake Raymer-Grandson of Francis M.)
Laura Raymer Mitchell. . . 88 years old (Dau. of Samuel Raymer ---Gr. Da. of P.A)
Elsie Raymer Basham 88 years old (Dau. of Robert Raymer--(Gr. Da. of James)

OUR SENIOR CITIZENS(80 & over)
Joe L. Raymer-80 of Butler Co., Ky. His father was Cal Raymer.
John E. Raymer-80 of London, Ky. His father was William F. Raymer.
Ida Ashley Raymer-84 of Bowling Green, KY, is the widow of Clint Raymer.
May Raymer Kinser-BO of Brownsville, Ky. is the widow of Emmons Kinser and daughter of the late Tommy Raymer.
92 years old-Cordie (Raymer) Rogers. Her father was C.C. Raymer and grandfather was Miles Raymer of Grayson Co., Ky.
81 years old-Minnie (Raymer) Haynes of Louisville, Ky. Her father was also C.C. Raymer.
81 years old- Lillie(Dalton) Raymer. She is the widow of Millard F. Raymer (son of Mart Raymer).
Mrs. Raymer still lives in Edmonson Co., Ky.

DEATHS
Mrs. Joe Raymer age 81 (1979)
Bonnie Raymer age 78 (l979)
Walter Raymer of Edmonson Co., KY. He died -Sept./1980, at the age of 71. His father was Sam Raymer of Cub Creek & his G.F-James J. Raymer.
Wayne Raymer of Edmonson Co.(a brother of Walter). Wayne also died in Sept./1980 and was buried(as Walter was) in Cub Creek Cem.. He was 74, and a retired carpenter.

NEWS AND NOTES
Thomas Edward Raymer died November 16, 1980 in Centralia, Washington. He was 67 years old and was born in Hay Springs, Nebraska. He was a son of Clem & Inez(Bailey)Raymer and grandson of Thomas J. Raymer. His wife-Edna survives.
Orville Dobson Raymer died on November 28, 1980 in Sedaliah, Missouri. He was 79 years old. He was the son of William Edward Raymer and grandson of Lee Ander Raymer.

Anna Laura(Chinn)Raymer died January 12, 1981. She was 73 and lived in Hartford, Kentucky. She was the widow of Bonnie Raymer and had 7 sons & 5 daughters, 31 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Mrs. Raymer was buried in the Chinn Cemetery(Ohio Co., Ky.).

Helen(Colburn)Phelps died March 11, 1981 in Bowling Green, Ky. She was a native of Butler Co., Kentucky. She was 82 years old. Her parents were Jim & Mary Ann(Raymer) Colburn and her grandfather was Phillip Alfred Raymer.

Alma(Raymer)Meurer of New Albany, Indiana died-April 21, 1981. She was 70 years old. She was a daughter of Thomas Calbert & Olevia (Johnson)Raymer, and granddaughter of Phillip Alfred Raymer.

TIDBITS
----RAYMER ROOTS is now deposited in these various places; The Filson Club of Louisville, KY, Butler Co., Ky. Historical/Genealogical Society of Morgantown, Ky., the Southern Ky. Genealogical Society of Bowling Green, Ky., the St. Louis Genealogical Society of St. Louis, MO, the State Historical Society of Wisconsin-Madison, Wisc., and the New York City Public Library.
----Thanks again, Eileen Raymer for the gift subscription you wish to be sent (1981 issues) to the St. Louis Genealogical Society. Perhaps some of the other members will also send RAYMER ROOTS to their favorite library or even some of their own family.
----Lets be thinking about planning a Raymer Reunion for next summer?
More on that in our next issue.

Since its formation, the Raymer Family Association has purchased two books of genealogical interest for all members to use. If you think they contain helpful information on your lines, just send me the names of interest plus a stamped envelope and I will check the books for you.
1. 1850 Edmonson County, Kentucky Census.
2. Grayson Co., Ky. Miscellaneous (Deaths, 1810 Census & Cemetery Records).

I need information on George B. Raymer born 1865 in Butler Co., Ky. He went to Texas as a. young man, (Nolan Co. area). in 1885 or 1890. He never returned to Kentucky, but he did have a son Lawrence Raymer. Would appreciate help on these two names.
From: Lloyd M. Raymer
Rt. 12 Box 207
Bowling Green Ky. 42101

CORRECTIONS and ADDITIONS
(Please make these corrections in your-Jan/1981 issue)
1. Gilford Goyn Raymer, on page 15-should be Gilford Glyn Raymer.
2. Siothy Raymer Kinser, on page 8-should be Sciota Raymer Kinser.
3. Elizabeth Chancellor Raymer, was not buried in the Wilson Cemetery in Grayson Co.,
Ky.(page 9), but was buried in the Climax Springs Cemetery in Camden Co., MO ( note page 4
of this issue).

BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON THE OFFICERS OF THE RAYMER FAMILY ASSOCIATION.
Lloyd M. Raymer-President, parents-Austin & Mae Raymer, his paternal grandparents-Samuel James & Minnie Raymer. Lloyd has been researching the Raymer family since 1969. He also does research on several other families including; Doolin, Arnold, Alford, Gravil, Eadens, Worleyand Shields. At this time, Lloyd belongs to the following clubs; the Arnold Family Assoc. of the South, Southern Ky. Genealogical Society, West-Central Ky. Family Research Assoc., Butler Co., Ky. Historical and Genealogical Society as well the founder of our Raymer Family Assoc. He organized three Raymer reunions (in 1976-78), and has attended some in Missouri. His occupation is farming and he is single. Wilbur Westray Sr.-Vice-President, parents-John Norgan & Pernie(Raymer) Westray, his maternal grandparents-Charles 0llis & Mattie(Johnson)Raymer. His paternal grandmother-Candice Morgan, came from the Cherokee Indian Territory in North Carolina. Wilbur researches not only the Westray & Raymer name, but also many others including; Holder, Johnson, Whobrey/Whoberry, York, Kinser, Gross and Miller. He makes several trips to various cemeteries and to visit relatives in order to expand his rapidly growing material on Raymers and allied families. He is a Charter member of the Raymer Family Assoc.) and is a hard worker in it. He is married, and has 5 children and 12 grandchildren. Eileen Raymer-Vice-President, parents-Wilmer & Thelma (Condray) Raymer, her paternal grandparents-Steve Marion & Martha (Day) Raymer. She also researches many other families; Boyer, Day, Crites, Leach, Watson, Condray and Million/Mellonee. Eileen has been working on her family tree since 1961. She is a Charter member of the St. Louis Genealogical Society and was Recording Secretary for them for 5 1/2 years. She has published two books-Raymer Family Cookbook and the Carter Co., MO Marriage Book A. Also, she has served as secretary for their Raymer Reunion for 5 years. Eileen has been a school teacher for 18 years, and she is single.

QUERIES
Need names of parents of James Michael Raymer, Born 1817 (in Grayson Co., KY) and his wife, Elizabeth Chancellor born Feb. 7, 1816 (also of Grayson Co., Ky.) & died Sept. 8, 1897, Climas Springs, Mo.)
From: Mr. & Mrs. J.H. Raymer
Rt. 1 Box 192-A
Sparta, Mo. 65753

I need information on the parents of Nattie(Johnson)Raymer-Joseph & Mary Johnson. Mattie(b.1870-Edmonson Co., KY) married Charles Ollis Raymer. ----Wilbur Westray, 2813 Deshler Dr. Louisville, Ky. 40213.
Wanted-any information on the parents and family of Abraham Raymer Sr. His birth may have been in the Eastern Pa. area-ca/1730-35? His only known children were; Abraham Jr., Michael & Catherine. He may have died around 1800 in Warren Co., Ky. ---- Lloyd M. Raymer, Route 12, Box 207 Bowling Green, Ky. 42101.

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