He was the son of William H. and Alcesta (Lyons) Converse born in Chippewa, Isabella Co., Michigan. He married Mabel Gladys Wiggins on November 28, 1914 in Mt. Pleasant, Isabella Co., Michigan. They were the parents of:

Minnie M. Converse abt 1916
Margaret L. Converse abt 1918
Harold R. Converse 1920 – 1976
Charles Ervin Converse 1922 – 1980
James W. Converse abt 1925

Social Security Death Index
about William Converse
Name: William Converse
Born: 11 Mar 1893
Died: Mar 1960
State (Year) SSN issued: Michigan (Before 1951)

Web: Isabella County, Michigan, Obituary Index, 1875-2005
about William Ray Converse
Name: William Ray Converse
Age at Death: 66
Birth Date: 11 Mar 1893
Death Date: 6 Mar 1960
Publication or Record Date: 7 Mar 1960
Publication or Record Place: Michigan, United States

1900 United States Federal Census
about Ray Converse
Name:Ray Converse
[Roy Converse]
Age: 7
Birth Date: Mar 1893
Birthplace: Michigan
Home in 1900: Chippewa, Isabella, Michigan
[Isabella]
Race: White
Gender: Male
Relation to Head of House: Son
Marital Status: Single
Father's Name: William Converse
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's name: Alcesta Converse
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Occupation: View on Image
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Household Members:
Name Age
William Converse 39
Alcesta Converse 39
Edith Converse 16
Burton A Converse 17
Ray Converse 7

1930 United States Federal Census
about Roy Converse
Name: Roy Converse
[Ray Converse] Gender:Male
Birth Year: abt 1893
Birthplace: Michigan
Race: White
Home in 1930: Alma, Gratiot, Michigan
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Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Spouse's Name: Mabel G Converse
Father's Birthplace: Michigan
Mother's name: Alcesta Converse
Mother's Birthplace: Ohio
Household Members:
Name Age
Roy Converse 37
Mabel G Converse 33
Minnie M Converse 14
Margaret L Converse 12
Harold R Converse 9
Charles E Converse 6
James W Converse 4
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Alcesta Converse 68

1940 United States Federal Census
about Roy Convers
Name: Roy Convers
[Ray Converse]
Respondent: Yes
Age: 47
Estimated Birth Year: abt 1893
Gender: Male
Race: White
Birthplace: Michigan
Marital Status: Married
Relation to Head of House: Head
Home in 1940: Arcada, Gratiot, Michigan
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Farm:Yes
Inferred Residence in 1935: Alma, Gratiot, Michigan
Residence in 1935: Alma, Gratiot, Michigan
Sheet Number: 8B
Number of Household in Order of Visitation: 159
Occupation: Laborer
House Owned or Rented: Rented
Value of Home or Monthly Rental if Rented: 4
Attended School or College: No
Highest Grade Completed: Elementary school, 6th grade
Class of Worker: Wage or salary worker in private work
Weeks Worked in 1939: 9
Income: 199
Income Other Sources: No
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Household Members:
NameAge
Roy Convers 47
Juline Convers 21
James Convers 15
Alvin Miller 18
Alcesta Converse 81