The Hood Family of Webster County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
The Hood Family of Webster County, Mississippi - Person Sheet
NameRAY, Medora Emaline 
Birth DateJun 1862
Birth PlaceMississippi
Death Date1952 Age: 89
Death PlaceWebster County, Mississippi
OccupationMidwife
FatherRAY, George Washington (1828-1910)
MotherCARROLL, Lavinia Frances (1832-1920)
Misc. Notes
Madora Emeline was a midwife and because of this, their home had the distinction of being the first family in the area to have a telephone so she could be easily reached when needed.
The telephone was also the cause of an unfortunate accident, when Mr. Thomas Oswalt's wagon ran into the line leaving him paralyzed.
Oral tradition states that Madora Ray Oswalt was a descendent of Native Americans.
The telephone was also the cause of an unfortunate accident, when Mr. Thomas Oswalt's wagon ran into the line leaving him paralyzed.
Oral tradition states that Madora Ray Oswalt was a descendent of Native Americans.
Spouses
Birth Date29 Oct 1859
Birth PlaceEupora, Choctaw County, Mississippi
MemoInfo from Death Certificate
Death Date28 Dec 1943 Age: 84
Death PlaceWebster County, Mississippi
Burial PlaceSouth Union Cemetery, Webster County, Mississippi
OccupationFarmer
FatherOSWALT, William Cason (1827-1862)
MotherCLARK, Martha Louiza (1831-)
Misc. Notes
Woodson, Thomas’ middle name, Woodson, probably is from his maternal uncle James Woodson Clark.
Madora Emeline was a midwife and because of this, their home had the distinction of being the first family in the area to have a telephone so she could be easily reached when needed. The telephone was also the cause of an unfortunate accident, when Mr. Thomas Oswalt's wagon ran into the line leaving him paralyzed.
Madora Emeline was a midwife and because of this, their home had the distinction of being the first family in the area to have a telephone so she could be easily reached when needed. The telephone was also the cause of an unfortunate accident, when Mr. Thomas Oswalt's wagon ran into the line leaving him paralyzed.
Marr Date16 Dec 1879
Marr PlaceWebster County, Mississippi
ChildrenGeorgia Lena (Died as Infant) (1882-1883)
Lilly LaDove (1883-1926)
Andrew Cason (1889-1974)
Louisa Applin (1890-1980)
Neally Elizabeth (1892-1980)
Ina (1894-1988)
Avis (1896-)
Zena (1899-1985)
Burl Clarence (1904-1977)