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Male Vernie Ray Burgess Click to view Vernie Ray Burgess in the family tree

Vernie Ray was born on June 4th, 1880 in Wapello County,Iowa.  Vernie Ray's father was Samuel Laverne Burgess and his mother was Maria Hartshorn/ Mariah .  His paternal grandparents were UNKNOWN Burgess and UNKNOWN Unknown; his maternal grandparents were Emmanuel Elisha Hartshorn and Margaret Morgan. He had four brothers and four sisters, named William, Clarence, Baby Boy, John, Josie, Ettie, Maggie and Arvilla.  He died at the age of 88 on June 29th, 1968 in Powersville,Putnam,Missouri.  He was buried in Unionville Cemetery,Putnam Co,Missouri.


Vernie Ray's family with Flora Gae Moss

‌Vernie Ray and Flora Gae were married in a religious ceremony on November 8th, 1905 in Wapello County,Iowa.  They had three sons and two daughters, named Elmer Ray, Lawrence Lionel, George Roger, Irena Mae and Iva Belle.

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