Thomas Cotton, Claiborne Co., MS, named his half brother Samuel D. McCray in his will dated 1829
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U.S., College Student Lists, 1763-1924
Name: Samuel Dickerson McCray
Publication Year: 1824
Publication State: Kentucky
School Name: Transylvania University
Residence: Mississippi
Title: Catalogue of the officers and students of Transylvania University, Lexington, Kentucky; January 1824.
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Mississippi, Compiled Marriage Index, 1776-1935
Name: Saml D. McCray
Spouse: Matilda D. Vick
Marriage Date: 25 Nov 1827
County: Warren