Benjamin Ray (born 1819Hudson,Columbia County, New York) was an American politician fromNew York.
He was the son of Capt. Samuel Ray. He began work as a boater on theHudson River. In 1835, he went toNew York City, learned the trade of ablacksmith, and worked for a boiler and boat building company. In 1849, he went toCalifornia.
In 1853, he returned to New York City, and was a member of theNew York State Assembly (New York Co., 2nd D.) in1856. Some time later he returned to Hudson.
He was again a member of the State Assembly (Columbia Co., 1st D.) in1871,1872 and1873; and was a member of theNew York State Senate (11th D.) in1874 and1875.
In 1888, Ray crossed party lines to endorseRepublican candidatesBenjamin Harrison andLevi P. Morton for President and Vice President.[1]
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| Preceded by | New York State Assembly New York County, 2nd District 1856 | Succeeded by |
| Preceded by | New York State Assembly Columbia County, 1st District 1871–1873 | Succeeded by |
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| Preceded by | New York State Senate 11th District 1874–1875 | Succeeded by |
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