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Ray County was formed 1 January, 1821 from Howard County, Missouri.
Established: Nov. 16,1820 Parent County: Howard County Seat: Richmond Named After: John Ray, member of the first state legislator
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County Seat
Richmond, Missouri
Townships
Camden
Crooked River
Fishing River
Grape Grove
Knoxville
Orrick
Polk
Richmond
Townships No Longer in Existence
Bluffton
Gallatin
Fishing River (1)
Grand River
Marion
Missouriton
Shoal Creek
Ray County was approved by an act of the legislatures of Missouri November 16, 1820. It was formed from Howard County, Missouri and named in honor of the Hon. John Ray, one of the delegates from Howard county. When Ray county was formed it extended to the western border of the state and upwards, containing the counties which are now Clay {formed 1822}, Clinton {formed 1833} , Caldwell {formed 1836}, Daviess {formed 1836}, and Carroll {formed 1837}.
Surrounding Counties
Clay
Clinton
Caldwell
Jackson
Lafayette
This web site will provide you with information about Ray County, transcribed records, history and family information. We hope to add as much information as possible so our visitors will be able to find information about their ancestors and the history of the county.
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