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From: Ricky Ray <>
Subject: [RHEA-L] Jesse Ray of Ashe Co., NC
Date: Mon, 05 Oct 1998 11:12:41 -0400


Hello Jesse Ray Researchers!

I just got back from my trip to Ashe County, NC. While I was there, I
found in a book titled "COURT MINUTES OF WILKES COUNTY, NORTH CAROLINA",
some records that I don't quite understand.

In vol 2. There is what appears to be a court order:

"29 July 1788 Ord. Jesse Ray overseer road in room Aaron Moss"

In vol 3.;

"28 January 1789 Ord. Jesse Ray & his co. assist James Baker & his co.
Open new road from far end Dockrey's knob to top Blue Ridge"

In vol 4;
3 November 1796 Appointed Judge at Naked Creek : Jesse Ray

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What does this mean? Is this person Col. Jesse Ray?
I'm not familiar with this type of records, so I'm not sure: Did this Jesse
Ray run a road building "company", or was this just a volunteer effort -
organised by Jesse Ray?

Thanks, -Ricky Ray

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