Re: Charles Ray 1871
Wow, my Grandad was Charles Ray's son, Frank, he died June 1989 aged 76, he changed his surname to Crow when he met and married my Nan. they had 10 children, (3 sets of twins), only six of them survived. The eldest girl is my Mum, Irene. My Nan died a few years back aged 94, family all lived in Letchworth, Hertfordshire. My Grandad used to tell us kids lots of stories about his father 'Rattlesnake Charlie'. His life history was recorded in the Liverpool museum, they interviewed him shortly before he died but i don't recall a date at this time, i do however have a press cutting and will find it and let you know more!
I do recall going to Liverpool as a very young child and meeting lots of relatives, i believe we were in some sort of Community centre near Bootle? Please keep in touch with any more info. Karen