William Henry Ray

Representative for District 10

Former Republican Representative from Illinois, District 10 · 1 term served.

Former officeholder

Key profile metadata for William Henry Ray
Party	Republican
State	Illinois
District	10
Start	1873-12-01
End	1875-03-03
Bioguide	R000081
Top PAC/Committee	—
Tracked Network	—
Foreign Context	—
Terms	1
Born	1812-12-14
Net Worth	—

Congressional Profile

Representative William Henry Ray

William Henry Ray served as a representative for Illinois (1873-1875).

Last updated Jan 1, 2026

Profile Timeline

1812-12-14 Born.
1873-12-01 Entered office.
1875-03-03 Left office.

Historical Profile

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William Henry Ray served as a Representative from Illinois in the United States Congress from 1873 to 1875. A member of the Republican Party, William Henry Ray contributed to the legislative process during 1 term in office.

William Henry Ray’s service in Congress occurred during a significant period in American history. As a member of the House of Representatives, William Henry Ray participated in the democratic process and represented the interests of constituents, helping to shape the laws and policies that governed the nation.