Elisha married Sarah Jane Gum on 5 Mar 1882 in Bond Co., Il. Sarah (daughter of James Riley Gum and Almira J. File) was born on 20 Feb 1850 in Bond Co., Il; died on 28 Jun 1932 in Greenville, Il; was buried in Montrose Cem., Greenville, Il. [Group Sheet] [Family Chart]

1. Matilda Almira Ray was born on 23 May 1883 in Bond Co., Il; died on 15 Apr 1951 in Greenville, Il.
2. Enoch Albert Ray was born on 3 Jul 1885 in Bond Co., Il; died on 28 Mar 1942 in Greenville, Il.
3. Laura Edith Ray was born on 8 Aug 1889 in Bond Co., Il; died on 22 Mar 1964 in Highland, Il.
4. Blanche Mahalia Ray was born on 7 Apr 1894 in Bond Co., Il; died on 6 Oct 1964 in Greenville, Il; was buried in Mt. Auburn Cem., Greenville, Il.