Jimmie Clarice "Clara" West1,2

F, b. March 20, 1904, d. February 5, 1972
     Jimmie Clarice "Clara" West was buried at Saint Helena Cemetery, 2461 Spring Street, Saint Helena, Napa Co., California.3 Her Social Security Number was 553-07-0245.4 She was born on March 20, 1904 at Oklahoma.1,4,5 She married Alfred Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on January 27, 1923.6 As of January 27, 1923,her married name was Gray. Jimmie Clarice "Clara" West died on February 5, 1972 at Napa Co., California, at age 67.5

Census Records

1930Dwelling 56, District 85, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California1
1940Dwelling 277, District 36-103, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California7

Family

Alfred Gray b. July 17, 1901, d. January 20, 1993
Marriage*Jimmie Clarice "Clara" West married Alfred Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on January 27, 1923.6 
Child
  • Betty Rae Gray2,7

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  3. [S8142] Saint Helena Cemetery, Napa Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

William Matthew DeWeese1,2

M, b. May 21, 1873
FatherPatterson DeWeese2 b. circa April 11, 1828, d. November 24, 1906
MotherMary Ann Webb3,2 b. February, 1837, d. January 16, 1908
     His Social Security Number was 233-22-4288.2 William Matthew DeWeese was born on May 21, 1873 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4,2 He married Mary Jane Miller on April 10, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 William Matthew DeWeese married Rosa "Rosie" Sumner on June 2, 1918 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 6, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1900Dwelling 208, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of his brother Peter8
1910Dwelling 243, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9
1920Dwelling 1, District 18, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West VirginiaWilliam's parents are erroneously listed as being born in Florida. This is correected in the 1930 Census.10
1930Dwelling 411, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia11

Occupation

1900Farm laborer8
1910Odd job laborer9
1920Saw mill laborer10
1930Lumber laborer11

Family 1

Mary Jane Miller b. circa 1876
Marriage*William Matthew DeWeese married Mary Jane Miller on April 10, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 
Children

Family 2

Rosa "Rosie" Sumner b. July 1, 1894, d. June 20, 1937
Marriage*William Matthew DeWeese married Rosa "Rosie" Sumner on June 2, 1918 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Summer marriage record.
  5. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  6. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rosa DeWeese death certificate.
  8. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Cuckler marriage record.
  13. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Fletcher marriage record.
  15. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Mary Jane Miller1,2

F, b. circa 1876
     Mary Jane Miller was born circa 1876 at West Virginia.3 As of April 10, 1901,her married name was DeWeese.1 She married William Matthew DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on April 10, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 243, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3

Family

William Matthew DeWeese b. May 21, 1873
Marriage*Mary Jane Miller married William Matthew DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on April 10, 1901 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S558] Jordan Dodd, Raleigh County, West Virginia Marriages, 1865-1900.
  2. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Cuckler marriage record.
  5. [S11575] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Registers, 1853-1935.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Fletcher marriage record.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Infant DeWeese1

F, b. May 19, 1875, d. May 20, 1875
FatherPatterson DeWeese1 b. circa April 11, 1828, d. November 24, 1906
MotherMary Ann Webb1 b. February, 1837, d. January 16, 1908
     Infant DeWeese was born on May 19, 1875 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 She died on May 20, 1875 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1

Citations

  1. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.

Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese1,2

M, b. October 9, 1876, d. June 10, 1950
FatherPatterson DeWeese3,2 b. circa April 11, 1828, d. November 24, 1906
MotherMary Ann Webb4,2 b. February, 1837, d. January 16, 1908
     Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese was buried at McKinney Cemetery, Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1 His Social Security Number was 233-18-4989.2 He was born on October 9, 1876 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5,6,7,2 He married Mary Ann Smith on November 9, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,9 Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese was ill with Farmer on April 25, 1910.10 He and Mary Ann Smith were divorced before December 31, 1913.11 Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese married Lizzie Blair on July 28, 1914 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,12 Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese died on June 10, 1950 at Affinity, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 73.8,3,1 He Funeral services will be held today for Peter Sebird Deweese, 74, who died at 7:30 a.m. yesterday at the home of his son, Jake Deweese, of Affinity. A retired farmer, he had been ill for eight months. Burial following in the McKinney Cemetery at Sophia. He was a member of the Missionary Baptist Church of Lester. Born in 1876, he was a native and life-long residence of Raleigh County. Survivors, in addition to his son Jake, include another son, W. A. Deweese, of Beckley; three daughters, Mrs. Bessie Stone, of Sophia, Mrs. Will Riley McKinney, of Midway, and Mrs. Morris Perant, of Mt. View; 28 grandchildren and four great grandchildren. Active pallbearers include Frank McKinney, Wesley Farley, Frank Stone, Earl Hatcher, Boyd Akers, and Monroe Coleman. on June 11, 1950.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 6, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1900Dwelling 208, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia13
1910Dwelling 267, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia10
1930Dwelling 100, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia14

Occupation

1900Farmer13
1930Odd job laborer14

Family 1

Mary Ann Smith b. October 14, 1877
Marriage*Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese married Mary Ann Smith on November 9, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,9 
Divorce* Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese and Mary Ann Smith were divorced before December 31, 1913.11 
Children

Family 2

Lizzie Blair b. December 17, 1880, d. August 9, 1975
Marriage*Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese married Lizzie Blair on July 28, 1914 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.6,12 
Child

Citations

  1. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Peter Sebird DeWeese obituary in the Jun 11, 1950 edition.
  2. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Peter DeWeese death certificate.
  4. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Sloan marriage record.
  7. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  8. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  9. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Lizzie DeWeese obituary in the Aug 10, 1975 edition.
  13. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  15. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the Abraham Patterson DeWeese obituary in the Jan 13, 1950 edition.
  16. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  17. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lacy DeWeese obituary in the Oct 12, 1928 edition.
  18. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nettie J. McKinney obituary in the Jun 7, 2001 edition.
  19. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Jacob A. Deweese obituary in the Jul 21, 1973 edition.
  20. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jacob A. DeWeese death certificate.
  21. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Graham-Stone marriage record.
  22. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bessie Graham obituary in the Dec 10, 2001 edition.
  23. [S798] Register Herald, From the Flora A. Parent obituary in the Aug 29, 2003 edition.

Mary Ann Smith1,2

F, b. October 14, 1877
     Mary Ann Smith was born on October 14, 1877 at Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,3 She married Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on November 9, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of November 9, 1898,her married name was DeWeese.2 Mary Ann Smith and Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese were divorced before December 31, 1913.4 As of December 31, 1913,her married name was Bragg.5 Mary Ann Smith married Samuel Tilden Bragg on December 31, 1913 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 208, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 267, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 49, District 162, Slab Fork, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4

Family 1

Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese b. October 9, 1876, d. June 10, 1950
Marriage*Mary Ann Smith married Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on November 9, 1898 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Divorce* Mary Ann Smith and Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese were divorced before December 31, 1913.4 
Children

Family 2

Samuel Tilden Bragg b. April 30, 1890
Marriage*Mary Ann Smith married Samuel Tilden Bragg on December 31, 1913 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  3. [S22] FamilySearch Internet Search, online http://www.familysearch.org/Eng/Search/frameset_search.asp
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Bragg-DeWeese marriage record.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S4652] Record Group 11. Pennsylvania Historical and Museum Commission, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Records of the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Pennsylvania, Death Certificates, 1906-1964.
  9. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Lacy DeWeese obituary in the Oct 12, 1928 edition.
  10. [S798] Register Herald, From the Nettie J. McKinney obituary in the Jun 7, 2001 edition.
  11. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  12. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Jacob A. Deweese obituary in the Jul 21, 1973 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jacob A. DeWeese death certificate.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  15. [S798] Register Herald, From the Bessie Graham obituary in the Dec 10, 2001 edition.

Lizzie Blair1,2

F, b. December 17, 1880, d. August 9, 1975
     Lizzie Blair was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,3 She was born on December 17, 1880 at Dickenson Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of July 28, 1914,her married name was DeWeese.1 She married Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on July 28, 1914 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Lizzie Blair died on August 9, 1975 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 94.2,3 She Mrs. Lizzie Deweese, 94, of Crab Orchard, died Saturday in a Beckley hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Deweese was born Dec. 17, 1880, in Virginia, daughter of the late Elijah Blair and Eliza Johnson. She was a member of the Baptist church. Her husband, Peter S. Deweese, preceded her in death in 1950. Survivors include a son, Henry Sloan, Oak Hill; two daughters, Mrs. Mabel Smith, Oak Hill, Mrs. Mabel Smith, Oak Hill, and Mrs. Flora Parent, Crab Orchard; and 22 grandchildren. Burial will follow in the Canaday Cemetery at Glen View. on August 10, 1975.2

Census Records

1930Dwelling 100, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1950Dwelling 196, District 41-97, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5

Family

Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese b. October 9, 1876, d. June 10, 1950
Marriage*Lizzie Blair married Peter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on July 28, 1914 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Sloan marriage record.
  2. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Lizzie DeWeese obituary in the Aug 10, 1975 edition.
  3. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S798] Register Herald, From the Flora A. Parent obituary in the Aug 29, 2003 edition.

Susan Ann "Anna" Renfro1,2,3,4

F, b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
     Susan Ann "Anna" Renfro was buried at Yellow Tree Cemetery, Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.3 She was born on January 30, 1879 at Valley Falls, Jackson Co., Kansas.1,3 As of December 24, 1899,her married name was Gray.4 She married John Roberson Gray, son of William Riley Gray and Elizabeth Prillaman, on December 24, 1899 at Indian Territory.4 Susan Ann "Anna" Renfro died on October 3, 1957 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 78.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 21, District 16, Township 23, Cherokee Nation, Indian Territory5
1910Dwelling 45, District 58, Township 3, Delaware Co., Oklahoma6
1920Dwelling 95, District 31, Delaware Co., Oklahoma7
1930Dwelling 198, District 8, Jay, Delaware Co., Oklahoma2
1940Dwelling 415, District 57-22, Foraker, Osage Co., Oklahoma8

Occupation

1930Farmer2

Family

John Roberson Gray b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
Marriage*Susan Ann "Anna" Renfro married John Roberson Gray, son of William Riley Gray and Elizabeth Prillaman, on December 24, 1899 at Indian Territory.4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S7378] Yellow Tree Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S4206] Gray Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11125737/person/24059357766
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Luther Tarleton Gray1,2

M, b. May 13, 1901, d. August 4, 1905
FatherJohn Roberson Gray1,2 b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
MotherSusan Ann "Anna" Renfro1,2 b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
     Luther Tarleton Gray was buried at Yellow Tree Cemetery, Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on May 13, 1901 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.1,2 He died on August 4, 1905 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 4.1,2

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S7378] Yellow Tree Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.

Julia Elizziebeth Gray1,2

F, b. November 22, 1902, d. April 24, 1903
FatherJohn Roberson Gray1,2 b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
MotherSusan Ann "Anna" Renfro1,2 b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
     Julia Elizziebeth Gray was buried at Yellow Tree Cemetery, Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.2 She was born on November 22, 1902 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.1,2 She died on April 24, 1903 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.2

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S7378] Yellow Tree Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.

Nellie May Gray1,2

F, b. March 12, 1904, d. August 3, 1905
FatherJohn Roberson Gray1,2 b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
MotherSusan Ann "Anna" Renfro1,2 b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
     Nellie May Gray was buried at Yellow Tree Cemetery, Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.2 She was born on March 12, 1904 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.1,2 She died on August 3, 1905 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 1.1,2

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S7378] Yellow Tree Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.

Eva Calperna Gray1

F, b. March 10, 1908, d. April 17, 1981
FatherJohn Roberson Gray1,2,3 b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
MotherSusan Ann "Anna" Renfro1,2,3 b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 448-58-1740.4 Eva Calperna Gray was born on March 10, 1908 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.1,4 As of March 12, 1930,her married name was Mason.5 She married William Harse Mason on March 12, 1930 at Jay, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.5 Eva Calperna Gray died on April 17, 1981 at age 73.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 45, District 58, Township 3, Delaware Co., Oklahoma2
1920Dwelling 95, District 31, Delaware Co., Oklahoma3
1940Dwelling 82, District 21-7, Jay, Delaware Co., Oklahoma6

Family

William Harse Mason b. July 21, 1899, d. July 12, 1992
Marriage*Eva Calperna Gray married William Harse Mason on March 12, 1930 at Jay, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S4206] Gray Family Tree, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/11125737/person/24059357766
  8. [S2708] Oklahoman, The, From the Elmer B. Mason obituary in the Dec 2, 2009 edition.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

William Roberson Gray1

M, b. April 23, 1911, d. January 9, 1915
FatherJohn Roberson Gray1,2 b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
MotherSusan Ann "Anna" Renfro1,2 b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
     William Roberson Gray was buried at Yellow Tree Cemetery, Eucha, Delaware Co., Oklahoma.2 He was born on April 23, 1911 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.1,2 He died on January 9, 1915 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma, at age 3.1,2

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S7378] Yellow Tree Cemetery, Delaware Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.

Birdie Elsie Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. June 21, 1915, d. March 23, 1978
FatherJohn Roberson Gray1 b. July 5, 1854, d. March 27, 1923
MotherSusan Ann "Anna" Renfro1 b. January 30, 1879, d. October 3, 1957
     Her Social Security Number was 545-72-7259.5 Birdie Elsie Gray was buried at Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, 3700 River Blvd., Bakersfield, Kern Co., California.2 She was born on June 21, 1915 at Delaware Co., Oklahoma.1,5,6,2 As of October 23, 1935,her married name was Jennings.4 She married Raymond Michael Jennings on October 23, 1935 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.3,4 Birdie Elsie Gray died on March 23, 1978 at Kern Co., California, at age 62.1,6,2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 95, District 31, Delaware Co., Oklahoma7
1930Dwelling 198, District 8, Jay, Delaware Co., Oklahoma8
1940Dwelling 74, District 7-153, Maricopa Co., Arizona9

Family

Raymond Michael Jennings b. December 27, 1912, d. April 10, 1961
Marriage*Birdie Elsie Gray married Raymond Michael Jennings on October 23, 1935 at Tulsa, Tulsa Co., Oklahoma.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S7380] Greenlawn Cemetery and Mortuary, Kern Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  3. [S3372] Bakersfield Californian, From the Douglas Grady Jennings obituary in the Sep 11, 2003 edition.
  4. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Raymond Michael Jennings, III obituary in the Aug 28, 2016 edition.

Keturah W. Mitchell1,2,3

F, b. May 31, 1819, d. April 25, 1904
     Keturah W. Mitchell was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 She was born on May 31, 1819 at Virginia.4,3 She married Edward Gray, son of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on December 16, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.1,3 As of December 16, 1841,her married name was Gray. Keturah W. Mitchell died on April 25, 1904 at age 84.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 16, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 177, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 255, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1880Dwelling 236, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1900Dwelling 293, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7

Family

Edward Gray b. April 3, 1815, d. February 13, 1889
Marriage*Keturah W. Mitchell married Edward Gray, son of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on December 16, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  9. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660

Daniel Gray1,2,3

M, b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
FatherEdward Gray1,4,3,5 b. April 3, 1815, d. February 13, 1889
MotherKeturah W. Mitchell1,3,5 b. May 31, 1819, d. April 25, 1904
     Daniel Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 He was born on August 29, 1847 at Carroll Co., Virginia; His gravestone has an incorrect birth date of Aug 29, 1851 and the 1900 Census has Aug, 1846.1,2,6 He married Martha Elizabeth Baker on December 19, 1867 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,7 Daniel Gray married Rachel Mitchell on November 19, 1879 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3 Daniel Gray died on March 22, 1931 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 83.1,2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 16, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 177, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 256, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia8
1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia9
1900Dwelling 285, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 211, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia10
1920Dwelling 254, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia11
1930Dwelling 91, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1870Farmer8
1880Farmer9
1900Farmer6
1910Farmer10
1920Farmer11

Family 1

Martha Elizabeth Baker b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
Marriage*Daniel Gray married Martha Elizabeth Baker on December 19, 1867 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,7 
Children

Family 2

Rachel Mitchell b. November, 1838
Marriage*Daniel Gray married Rachel Mitchell on November 19, 1879 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  8. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  14. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Martha Elizabeth Baker1,2,3

F, b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
     Martha Elizabeth Baker was born in 1847 at Virginia.3 She married Daniel Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on December 19, 1867 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3 As of December 19, 1867,her married name was Gray. Martha Elizabeth Baker died on February 18, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 256, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia4

Family

Daniel Gray b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
Marriage*Martha Elizabeth Baker married Daniel Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on December 19, 1867 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

James Monroe Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. March 4, 1873, d. February 21, 1947
FatherDaniel Gray1,5,3,4 b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
MotherMartha Elizabeth Baker1,3,4 b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
     James Monroe Gray was born on March 4, 1873 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He married Virginia Catherine Marshall on May 3, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,4 James Monroe Gray died on February 21, 1947 at Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 73.1

Census Records

1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1900Dwelling 262, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 178, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 241, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 325, District 20, Mount Gilead, Loudoun Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 15, District 54-13, Leesburg, Loudoun Co., Virginia10

Occupation

1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Farmer9

Family

Virginia Catherine Marshall b. October 5, 1873, d. July 8, 1936
Marriage*James Monroe Gray married Virginia Catherine Marshall on May 3, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Catherine Marshall1,2

F, b. October 5, 1873, d. July 8, 1936
     Virginia Catherine Marshall was born on October 5, 1873 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3 She married James Monroe Gray, son of Daniel Gray and Martha Elizabeth Baker, on May 3, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 As of May 3, 1894,her married name was Gray. Virginia Catherine Marshall died on July 8, 1936 at Loudoun Co., Virginia, at age 62.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 262, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 178, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 241, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1930Dwelling 325, District 20, Mount Gilead, Loudoun Co., Virginia6

Family

James Monroe Gray b. March 4, 1873, d. February 21, 1947
Marriage*Virginia Catherine Marshall married James Monroe Gray, son of Daniel Gray and Martha Elizabeth Baker, on May 3, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Martha Ada Gray1

F, b. February 20, 1895, d. July 30, 1971
FatherJames Monroe Gray1,2,3,4 b. March 4, 1873, d. February 21, 1947
MotherVirginia Catherine Marshall1,2,3,4 b. October 5, 1873, d. July 8, 1936
     Martha Ada Gray was born on February 20, 1895 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3 As of February 19, 1912,her married name was Clark.2 She married Jackson Homer Clark on February 19, 1912 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 Martha Ada Gray died on July 30, 1971 at Alexandria, Virginia, at age 76.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 262, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 178, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1920Dwelling 73, District 44, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia5
1930Dwelling 131, District 5, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia6
1940Dwelling 136, District 31-2, Cedar Run, Fauquier Co., Virginia7

Family

Jackson Homer Clark b. May 1, 1892, d. January 15, 1974
Marriage*Martha Ada Gray married Jackson Homer Clark on February 19, 1912 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Myrtle Clark Courtney obituary in the Oct 9, 2008 edition.
  9. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jennings-Clark marriage certificate.

Jackson Homer Clark1

M, b. May 1, 1892, d. January 15, 1974
     His Social Security Number was 235-10-4598.2 Jackson Homer Clark was born on May 1, 1892 at Pulaski Co., Virginia.1,2 He married Martha Ada Gray, daughter of James Monroe Gray and Virginia Catherine Marshall, on February 19, 1912 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Jackson Homer Clark died on January 15, 1974 at Staunton, Augusta Co., Virginia, at age 81.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 73, District 44, Adkin, McDowell Co., West Virginia4
1930Dwelling 131, District 5, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia5
1940Dwelling 136, District 31-2, Cedar Run, Fauquier Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1920Coal miner4
1930Coal miner5
1940Sawmill propriator6

Family

Martha Ada Gray b. February 20, 1895, d. July 30, 1971
Marriage*Jackson Homer Clark married Martha Ada Gray, daughter of James Monroe Gray and Virginia Catherine Marshall, on February 19, 1912 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Myrtle Clark Courtney obituary in the Oct 9, 2008 edition.
  8. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Jennings-Clark marriage certificate.

Carl Ivan Clark1

M, b. December 30, 1930, d. April 5, 1997
FatherJackson Homer Clark1,2,3 b. May 1, 1892, d. January 15, 1974
MotherMartha Ada Gray1,2,3 b. February 20, 1895, d. July 30, 1971
     His Social Security Number was 229-32-8091.4 Carl Ivan Clark was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery and Mausoleum, San Diego, San Diego Co., California.5 He married Dolores Van Danacker.1,5 Carl Ivan Clark was born on December 30, 1930 at Jenkinjones, McDowell Co., West Virginia.1,4,6 He died on April 5, 1997 at San Carlos, San Diego Co., California, at age 66.1,6,4,5 He Carl I. Clark, who rose from flight engineer to pilot during an 18-year career at Pacific Southwest Airlines in San Diego, died of cancer April 5 in his San Carlos home. Mr. Clark, 66, retired in 1984 from PSA, where he had been a pilot since 1973. PSA was acquired in 1988 by USAir. During his retirement, Mr. Clark volunteered for Meals-on-Wheels and delivered food to needy East County families up to four times a week as a volunteer for the St. Vincent de Paul food bank at Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church in El Cajon. During the Christmas holidays, Mr. Clark delivered gifts of clothing, food and other items for his church. For 20 years, he traced his family's genealogy, finding family roots throughout Europe, the United States and Canada. A West Virginia native, Mr. Clark settled in San Diego in 1966 after beginning his airline career in Minnesota. He served as an infantryman in the Army during the Korean War, rising to the rank of sergeant before his discharge in 1953. Mr. Clark worked his way up from flight engineer to co-pilot and ultimately pilot during his career at PSA. He is survived by his wife, Dolores; daughters, Cristine Alexander, of Grand Terrace, Ellen Clark and Diane Matthews, both of San Diego, and Elizabeth Peterson, of Mahtomedi, Minn; a son, Craig Clark, of Denver; two sisters, Sally Frega and Myrtle Courtney, both of Virginia; four brothers, Luther, Norman, Albert and Charles Clark, all of Virginia; and 13 grandchildren. A Mass of Christian burial was celebrated April 8 at Mission Basilica, San Diego Alcala. Entombment was at Holy Cross Mausoleum. Donations were suggested to St. Vincent de Paul, in care of Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church, 2760 Navajo Road, El Cajon, CA 92020. on April 14, 1997.5

Census Records

1940Dwelling 136, District 31-2, Cedar Run, Fauquier Co., Virginia2

Family

Dolores Van Danacker
Marriage*Carl Ivan Clark married Dolores Van Danacker.1,5 
Children
  • Cristine Clark5
  • Ellen Clark5
  • Diane Clark5
  • Elizabeth Clark5
  • Craig Clark5

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3676] Free Lance-Star, The, From the Myrtle Clark Courtney obituary in the Oct 9, 2008 edition.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S1825] San Diego Union-Tribune, The, From the Carl I. Clark obituary in the Apr 14, 1997 edition.
  6. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Charity Lindsey1

F, b. October 3, 1822, d. March 22, 1905
     Charity Lindsey was buried at Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery (also known as Pine Creek Cemetery), Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 She was born on October 3, 1822 at Virginia.3,2 She married Joseph H. Gray, son of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on January 4, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.1 As of January 4, 1841,her married name was Gray. Charity Lindsey died on March 22, 1905 at age 82.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 135, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1860Dwelling 214, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 121, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia5

Family

Joseph H. Gray b. August 10, 1818, d. May 11, 1894
Marriage*Charity Lindsey married Joseph H. Gray, son of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on January 4, 1841 at Grayson Co., Virginia.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S3689] Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  7. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  8. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

James W. Boyd1

M, b. circa 1835
     James W. Boyd was born circa 1835 at Patrick Co., Virginia.2,3 He married Frances Gray, daughter of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on April 5, 1854 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 218, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 22, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 27, District 17, Carroll Co., Virginia5

Occupation

1860Farm laborer2
1870Farmer4
1880Farmer5

Family

Frances Gray b. circa 1819
Marriage*James W. Boyd married Frances Gray, daughter of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on April 5, 1854 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3703] Mount Bethel Moravian Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Nancy Unknown1

F, b. circa 1833
     Nancy Unknown married William H. Gray, son of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale.1 Her married name was Gray.1 Nancy Unknown was born circa 1833 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1860Dwelling 219, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1870Dwelling 310, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2

Family

William H. Gray b. circa 1830
Marriage*Nancy Unknown married William H. Gray, son of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale.1 
Children

Citations

  1. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660

John W. Lindsey1,2,3

M, b. August, 1837
     John W. Lindsey was born in August, 1837 at Floyd Co., Virginia.3,4 He married Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Gray, daughter of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on December 29, 1858 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3

Census Records

1860Dwelling 217, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1870Dwelling 32, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 130, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1900Dwelling 106, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia4
1910Dwelling 96, District 46, Hiawassie, Pulaski Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1860Farmer2
1870Farmer5
1880Farmer6
1900Farmer4
1910Farm laborer7

Family

Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Gray b. April, 1839
Marriage*John W. Lindsey married Eliza Jane "Lizzie" Gray, daughter of William H./R. Gray and Mary "Polly" Hale, on December 29, 1858 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660

Robert B. "R. B." Gray1,2,3

M, b. October 1, 1902, d. July 12, 1984
FatherColonel Tomkins Gray4,5 b. August 9, 1861, d. December 12, 1940
MotherIda Ann Ragsdale4,5,1 b. July 26, 1871, d. July 25, 1945
     Robert B. "R. B." Gray was buried at Montecito Memorial Park, 3520 E. Washington Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.3 His Social Security Number was 549-10-5022.6 He married Audrey Rose Nightingale.3,7 Robert B. "R. B." Gray was born on October 1, 1902 at Oklahoma Territory.6,2 He died on July 12, 1984 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 81.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 573, District 51, Ward 2, Orange, Orange Co., California5
1920Dwelling 475, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California8
1930Dwelling 20, District 19, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California4
1940Dwelling 196, District 36-128, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California9

Occupation

1920Farm laborer8
1930Sign company painter4
1940Poster hanger9

Family

Audrey Rose Nightingale b. November 1, 1906, d. July 13, 1973
Marriage*Robert B. "R. B." Gray married Audrey Rose Nightingale.3,7 
Child
  • Ida La Vonne Gray10,9,7

Citations

  1. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ida N. Gray obituary in the Jul 26, 1945 edition.
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S7415] Montecito Memorial Park, San Bernardino Co., CA, online www.findagrave.com/.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Audrey R. Gray obituary in the Jul 15, 1973 edition.
  8. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Bertha B. Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. August 31, 1904, d. September 9, 1987
FatherColonel Tomkins Gray1,2 b. August 9, 1861, d. December 12, 1940
MotherIda Ann Ragsdale1,2,5 b. July 26, 1871, d. July 25, 1945
     Her Social Security Number was 558-42-1856.6 Bertha B. Gray was born on August 31, 1904 at California.3,6 As of circa 1919,her married name was DeGroote.4 She married Raymond Honore DeGroote circa 1919.3,4 Bertha B. Gray died on September 9, 1987 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 83.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 573, District 51, Ward 2, Orange, Orange Co., California2
1920Dwelling 475, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California1
1930Dwelling 31, District 18, Anaheim, Orange Co., California4
1940Dwelling 24, District 10-153, Judicial Township 17, Fresno Co., California7

Family

Raymond Honore DeGroote b. December 9, 1895, d. June 6, 1989
Marriage*Bertha B. Gray married Raymond Honore DeGroote circa 1919.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ida N. Gray obituary in the Jul 26, 1945 edition.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Kenneth M. Gray1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. October 3, 1909, d. March 27, 1967
FatherColonel Tomkins Gray1,2 b. August 9, 1861, d. December 12, 1940
MotherIda Ann Ragsdale1,2,7 b. July 26, 1871, d. July 25, 1945
     His Social Security Number was 547-03-8513.8 Kenneth M. Gray was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.5,6 He married Linna Marie Rajala.5 Kenneth M. Gray was born on October 3, 1909 at Orange Co., California.3,8,4,5 He died on March 27, 1967 at San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 57.3,5,6 He Kenneth M. Gray, 57, 835 E. C St. , Colton, died Monday, San Bernardino hospital. Native, Orange, Calif., resident Colton, 42 years. World War II veteran. Employed as chef by Edith's Gourmet Service for 37 years. Survivors: wife, Linna, Colton; brother, Robert B., Sylmar Calif; sister, Bertha DeGroote, Sonoma, Calif. Services: 2 p.m. Thursday Knopsnyder Mortuary Chapel, Colton; burial, Hermosa Cemetery, Colton. on March 29, 1967.6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 573, District 51, Ward 2, Orange, Orange Co., California2
1920Dwelling 475, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California1

Family

Linna Marie Rajala b. September 11, 1909, d. September 24, 1992
Marriage*Kenneth M. Gray married Linna Marie Rajala.5 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S3706] 1926–1975, RG 147. The National Archives at Atlanta, Atlanta, Georgia Records of the Selective Service System, U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947.
  5. [S2794] Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, San Bernadino Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=ringer&GSfn=roy&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSob=n&GRid=76823442&CRid=8022&df=all&
  6. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Kenneth M. Gray obituary in the Mar 29, 1967 edition.
  7. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ida N. Gray obituary in the Jul 26, 1945 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.