"Long Island: Our Story," the most extensive series ever undertaken by Newsday, documents local history from the Ice Age to the Space Age. In addition to the hundreds of pages produced for Newsday's print editions, this site offers a wealth of additional photos, source documents, audio, video and more.(There are a number of references to the RAYNOR Family included on this site.)

     "North Carolina has provided the backdrop for the history of many Raynor and  connected families who by now have spread throughout the United States.  My  first documented ancestor was David Rainer who may have actually been named  William David Rainer. " 

     Located in Suffolk County, Long Island, NY, The Huntington Historical Society was founded in 1903 in connection with the celebration of the 250th anniversary of the European settlement of Huntington.  For over 90 years, the Society has protected and interpreted the history of the town of Huntington, and the central Long Island region.

     This site contains the email and/or URL addresses of descendants or persons who can give you some background on the revolutionary soldier that is listed with each email address.