He began work as a boater on the Hudson River.
In 1835, he went to New York City, learned the trade of a blacksmith, and worked for a boiler and boat building company.
In 1888, Ray crossed party lines to endorse Republican candidates Benjamin Harrison and Levi P. Morton for President and Vice President.
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