John Ray (1816 - 1888) was an influential lawyer and politician in Louisiana. [1] He served in the state house in 1844 and the state senate in 1850. He was elected to the U.S. Congress after the war but was prevented from taking office. [2] Rayville, Louisiana is named for him. [3]
He was a Whig and then a Republican. James Ray was his brother. [4]
John Ray (1816 - 1888) was an influential lawyer and politician in Louisiana. [1] He served in the state house in 1844 and the state senate in 1850. He was elected to the U.S. Congress after the war but was prevented from taking office. [2] Rayville, Louisiana is named for him. [3]
He was a Whig and then a Republican. James Ray was his brother. [4]