Blanche Lucille Hutchinson1,2,3,4

F, b. February 18, 1918, d. February 29, 2004
FatherJohn Quincy Hutchinson5,1,2,3,6,7,8 b. September 19, 1879, d. January 31, 1961
MotherLeila L. Loving5,1,2,3,6,7,8 b. June 8, 1885, d. April, 1980
     Her Social Security Number was 232-24-7861.9 Blanche Lucille Hutchinson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 She Blanche was a daughter of the late John Quincy and Leila Loving Hutchinson. She was a 1936 graduate of Woodrow Wilson High School, Beckley, WV, and received a B.A. and M.A. in music composition from West Virginia University, where she was, for a while, on the faculty. She was a longtime music teacher and pianist in Beckley and served on the board of the Beckley Symphony Orchestra. She was also an artist. She was preceded in death by a sister, Loving H. Phillips of Charleston, S.C; and a brother, John Gray Hugchinson of Kansas City, Mo. She is survived by a sister, Grace H. Thoenen of Charleston, W.Va., and several nieces and nephews. Arrangements by Calfee Funeral Home, Beckley.7 She was born on February 18, 1918 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.9,3 She died on February 29, 2004 at West Virginia at age 86.9

Census Records

1920Dwelling 269, District 176, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 314, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia5
1940Dwelling 55, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6

Occupation

1940Stenographer6

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grace Hutchinson Thoenen obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  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. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Blanche Hutchinson obituary.
  8. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Quincy Hutchinson obituary in the Feb 2, 1961 edition.
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Rev. John Gray Hutchinson1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. August 13, 1927, d. 1990
FatherJohn Quincy Hutchinson1,2,8,3,4,6 b. September 19, 1879, d. January 31, 1961
MotherLeila L. Loving1,2,8,3,4,6 b. June 8, 1885, d. April, 1980
     Rev. John Gray Hutchinson was buried at Sunset Memorial Park, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7 He was born on August 13, 1927 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.5,6 He died in 1990.7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 314, District 15, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 55, District 41-27A, Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Grace Hutchinson Thoenen obituary in the Oct 9, 2004 edition.
  3. [S137] Unidentified Newspaper Article or Funeral Home Information, From the Blanche Hutchinson obituary.
  4. [S993] Charleston Daily Mail, From the John Quincy Hutchinson obituary in the Feb 2, 1961 edition.
  5. [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.
  6. [S2946] U.S., Sons of the American Revolution Membership Applications, 1889-1970, online http://search.ancestry.com/search/db.aspx?dbid=2204&enc=1
  7. [S2590] Sunset Memorial Park, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=wallace&GSfn=victoria&GSbyrel=all&GSdyrel=all&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=69824791&CRid=80051&df=all&
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Mary Ann Webb1,2

F, b. February, 1837, d. January 16, 1908
     Mary Ann Webb was born in February, 1837 at Patrick Co., Virginia.1,3 As of December 20, 1871,her married name was DeWeese.1 She married Patterson DeWeese, son of Peter DeWeese and Esther Poff, on December 20, 1871 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 Mary Ann Webb died on January 16, 1908 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 70.2,5

Census Records

1880Dwelling 6, District 132, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1900Dwelling 208, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West VirginiaEnumerated in the household of her son Peter3

Family

Patterson DeWeese b. circa April 11, 1828, d. November 24, 1906
Marriage*Mary Ann Webb married Patterson DeWeese, son of Peter DeWeese and Esther Poff, on December 20, 1871 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S922] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Marriage Records 1871-1890.
  2. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
  3. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  5. [S2877] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Deaths Index, 1853-1973.
  6. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Rosa "Rosie" Sumner1,2,3,4

F, b. July 1, 1894, d. June 20, 1937
     Rosa "Rosie" Sumner was born on July 1, 1894 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her death certificate has a birth date of Jul 30, 1894.3,5 As of June 2, 1918,her married name was DeWeese.4 She married William Matthew DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on June 2, 1918 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Rosa "Rosie" Sumner died on June 20, 1937 at McKendree, Fayette Co., West Virginia, at age 42.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 18, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 411, District 7, Mount Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia2

Family

William Matthew DeWeese b. May 21, 1873
Marriage*Rosa "Rosie" Sumner married William Matthew DeWeese, son of Patterson DeWeese and Mary Ann Webb, on June 2, 1918 at Clear Creek, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rosa DeWeese death certificate.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Summer marriage record.
  5. [S5627] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1804-1938.

Daniel French DeWeese1,2,3,4,5

M, b. May 31, 1902, d. October 30, 1974
FatherWilliam Matthew DeWeese6,1,3,7 b. May 21, 1873
MotherMary Jane Miller6,1,3,7 b. circa 1876
     Daniel French DeWeese was buried at Fletcher's Cemetery, Giles Co., Virginia.8 His Social Security Number was 230-10-3156.9 He was born on May 31, 1902 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,9,10,3,4 He married Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher on December 19, 1925 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 Daniel French DeWeese died on October 30, 1974 at Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia, at age 72.9,3,5 He Daniel French Deweese, age 72, died in Giles Memorial Hospital in Pearisburg after an illness of several years. He was a retired employee of the Celanese Fibers Company, Narrows. He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cherry Fletcher Deweese; four sons, Daniel Deweese of Narrows, Marvin Deweese of Jacksonville, Fla., Everett Deweese of Riverdale, Ga., Charles Deweese of Roanoke; six daughters, Mrs. Mary Colgin of Richmond, Mrs. Cora Crockett of Pearisburg, Mrs. Ida Kessinger of Bassett, Va., Mrs. Lena Stone of Purcellville, Va., Mrs. Barbara Jones of Clayton, N.C., Mrs. Margaret Caldwell of Hendley, W.Va; one brother, Sammy Deweese of Dublin, Va; 28 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild. Burial follow in Angels Rest Cemetery. on October 31, 1974.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 243, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 1, District 18, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia6
1930Dwelling 788, District 30, Rock, Mercer Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 211, District 36-6, Pearisburg, Giles Co., Virginia12

Occupation

1930Coal miner11
1940W.P.A. laborer12

Family

Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher b. December 5, 1907, d. February 25, 1987
Marriage*Daniel French DeWeese married Cherrie May "Cherry" Fletcher on December 19, 1925 at Mt. Hope, Fayette Co., West Virginia.1,5 
Children

Citations

  1. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the DeWeese-Fletcher marriage record.
  2. [S3968] The Patriot, online http://pcpatriot.com/, From the Marvin Raymond Deweese obituary.
  3. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel French DeWeese obituary in the Oct 31, 1974 edition.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2252] Fletcher Cemetery, Giles Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=poff&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=48&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GRid=27326309&CRid=2129783&df=all&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2890] West Virginia Births, 1853-1930, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1417341
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Charles Edward DeWeese, Sr. obituary in the Dec 9, 2020 edition.
  14. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Daniel Wolford DeWeese obituary in the May 22, 1995 edition.
  15. [S6105] Kendall Funeral Home, online kendallfuneralhome.com, From the Cora Mae DeWeese Crockett obituary.
  16. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  17. [S14940] Hall Funeral Home, online www.hallfh.com, From the Lena Kay Deweese Stone obituary.
  18. [S14942] McLaurin Funeral Home, online www.dignitymemorial.com/funeral-homes/north-carolina/clayton/mclaurin-funeral-home/9669, From the Barbara Deweese Jones obituary.
  19. [S1325] Daily Independent, The, From the French Everett Deweese obituary in the Feb 6, 2016 edition.

Samuel Oliver "Sammy" DeWeese1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. November 24, 1908, d. March 15, 1986
FatherWilliam Matthew DeWeese1,7 b. May 21, 1873
MotherMary Jane Miller1,7 b. circa 1876
     Samuel Oliver "Sammy" DeWeese was buried at Ortin Heights Cemetery, Putnam Co., West Virginia.2,5 His Social Security Number was 233-14-7993.8 He was born on November 24, 1908 at Putnam Co., West Virginia.8,3 He married Mary Etta Reed on January 29, 1927 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,9 Samuel Oliver "Sammy" DeWeese married Rosa "Rosalie" Lovejoy on October 27, 1934 at Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.10 Samuel Oliver "Sammy" DeWeese died on March 15, 1986 at Nitro, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 77.2 He Samuel O. DeWeese, 77, of Nitro, died Saturday at home after a long illness. He was retired from American Viscose, Nitro, with 42 years' service and was a member of Freedom Bible Church, Rocky Step Road. Burial will be in Ortin Heights Cemetery, Nitro. on March 16, 1986.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 243, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 1, District 18, Fayetteville, Fayette Co., West Virginia1
1930Dwelling 252, District 82, Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia11
1940Dwelling 374, District 20-124A, Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia12
1950Dwelling 34, District 20-175, Union, Kanawha Co., West Virginia13

Occupation

1930Company laborer11
1940Rayon factory laborer12
1950Rayon factory mechanic helper13

Family 1

Mary Etta Reed b. July 22, 1912, d. December 5, 1990
Marriage*Samuel Oliver "Sammy" DeWeese married Mary Etta Reed on January 29, 1927 at Kanawha Co., West Virginia.6,9 
Child

Family 2

Rosa "Rosalie" Lovejoy b. April 1, 1907, d. December 13, 1993
Marriage*Samuel Oliver "Sammy" DeWeese married Rosa "Rosalie" Lovejoy on October 27, 1934 at Red House, Putnam Co., West Virginia.10 
Child
  • Linda L. DeWeese13

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Samuel O. DeWeese obituary in the Mar 16, 1986 edition.
  3. [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.
  4. [S5130] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Marriage Records, 1936-2014.
  5. [S2250] Ortin Heights Cemetery, Putnam Co. WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GSln=deweese&GSbyrel=in&GSdyrel=in&GSst=52&GScntry=4&GSob=n&GSsr=41&GRid=60205494&CRid=2193534&df=all&
  6. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Deweese-Reed marriage record.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the William Eugene DeWeese obituary in the Dec 13, 2010 edition.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Deweese-Clark marriage record.
  11. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Deweese-Buchanan marriage record.

Flora Agnes DeWeese1,2,3,4

F, b. July 19, 1916, d. August 27, 2003
FatherPeter Sebird "Pete" DeWeese1,5,3,6 b. October 9, 1876, d. June 10, 1950
MotherLizzie Blair1,5,3,7,6 b. December 17, 1880, d. August 9, 1975
     Flora Agnes DeWeese was buried at Canaday Cemetery, Glen White, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,6 Her Social Security Number was 236-72-9419.9 She was born on July 19, 1916 at Cabell, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2,9,8,3,6 As of September 15, 1934,her married name was Parent.4 She married Maurice Ernest Parent on September 15, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,8,4,11,6 Flora Agnes DeWeese died on August 27, 2003 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 87.9,8,6 She Flora A. Parent, 87, of Glen View, died Wednesday, Aug. 27, 2003, at Beckley Appalachian Regional Hospital following a long illness. Born July 19, 1916, at Cabell Heights, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Lizzie Blair Deweese. Mrs. Parent was a homemaker. She was a member of Glen White Missionary Baptist Church. She lived most of her adult life at Glen View. She was the last surviving member of her immediate family. She was preceded in death by her husband, the Rev. Maurice Parent; and a son, the Rev. David Parent. Survivors include two sons, the Rev. Kenneth Parent Sr. and wife, Nancy, of Glen View and Larry Parent and wife, Peggy, of Glen View; three daughters, Joyce Hatcher and husband, Rudolf, of Glen View, Sandra Keffer and husband, Burl, of Coal City and Debra Gill and husband, Butch, of Beckley; 12 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren. Burial will follow in Canaday Cemetery, Glen View. on August 29, 2003.6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 100, District 27, Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1950Dwelling 196, District 41-97, Town, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7

Family

Maurice Ernest Parent b. January 25, 1915, d. August 17, 1956
Marriage*Flora Agnes DeWeese married Maurice Ernest Parent on September 15, 1934 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.10,8,4,11,6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parent-DeWeese marriage record.
  5. [S1980] Post Herald and Register, From the Lizzie DeWeese obituary in the Aug 10, 1975 edition.
  6. [S798] Register Herald, From the Flora A. Parent obituary in the Aug 29, 2003 edition.
  7. [S11679] Unknown author, 1950 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S2907] Canaday Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online http://www.findagrave.com/cgi-bin/fg.cgi?page=cr&GScid=77941&GRid=49434035&CRid=77941&
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Peter Sebird DeWeese obituary in the Jun 11, 1950 edition.
  11. [S10368] Unknown compiler, West Virginia, U.S., Naturalization Records, 1814-1991.
  12. [S798] Register Herald, From the David Maurice Parent obituary in the Jan 9, 1991 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hatcher-Parent marriage record.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parent-Renfro marriage record.
  15. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parent-Bailey marriage record.
  16. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Parent-McCaleb marriage record.
  17. [S2051] Raleigh Register, From the marriage license listings in the Jul 10, 1973 edition.

Roxie Lena Thompson1,2

F, b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     Roxie Lena Thompson was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 She was born on September 14, 1881 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia; Her gravestone has a birth date of Sep 15, 1881.3,4 She married Simon Peter Gray, son of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on September 14, 1899 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 As of September 14, 1899,her married name was Gray. Roxie Lena Thompson died on January 18, 1961 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia, at age 79.5,3,4 She Mrs. Roxie L. Gray, 79, of Crab Orchard died at 3:30 a.m. Wednesday in a local hospital after a short illness. Born Sep. 14, 1881, at Abney, she was a daughter of the late John W. and Mary C. Farley Thompson. She was a member of the Salem Baptist Church at Mount View. Survivors include four sons, Virgil Gray of Seat Pleasant, Md., Golden of Coal City, Dewey of Washington, D.C., John of Midway; four daughters, Mrs. Gladys Grigsby of Crab Orchard, Mrs. Verdine Harris and Piney Farley, both of Seat Pleasant, Md., and Mrs. Wanda Rock of Arlington, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Alice Smith and Mrs. C. C. Harvey, both of Coal City, and Mrs. Florence Hedrick of Princeton; and 21 grandchildren and 11 great-grandchildren. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday in the Beckley Regular Baptist Church, with the Rev. John S. Atkinson officiating, assisted by the Rev. Everett R. Shafer. Burial will be in the Thompson Cemetery at Abney, W. Va. The body will remain at the Rose and Quesenberry Funeral Home until one hour before the service, when it will be moved to the church. on January 19, 1961.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 205, District 122, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia6
1910Dwelling 209, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia7
1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia8

Family

Simon Peter Gray b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
Marriage*Roxie Lena Thompson married Simon Peter Gray, son of Giles C. Gray and Ruth Jane "Rutha" "Ruthey" Evans, on September 14, 1899 at Abney, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1054] See Extended Description for original data sources listed by county, West Virginia Marriages, 1863-1900.
  2. [S1597] Ronald Ray Turner, Raleigh County West Virginia Marriages 1850-1911.
  3. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  4. [S10525] Thompson Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Roxie Gray death 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. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Burman Gray obituary in the Jan 1, 1974 edition.
  11. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Florence Rock obituary in the Aug 18, 2006 edition.
  12. [S923] Pauline Haga, Raleigh Co., WV Death Records 1896-1914.
  13. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  14. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Hall marriage record.

Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray1,2,3,4,5,6

F, b. December 23, 1901
FatherSimon Peter Gray1,2,7,8,9 b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
MotherRoxie Lena Thompson1,2,7,10,8,9 b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray was born on December 23, 1901 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2,3,9 As of July 5, 1920,her married name was Farley.3 She married Jennings Bryant Farley on July 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6

Census Records

1910Dwelling 209, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 279, District 41-45A, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia11

Family

Jennings Bryant Farley b. July 25, 1897, d. March 16, 1967
Marriage*Piney Ruth "Pina" Gray married Jennings Bryant Farley on July 5, 1920 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,6 
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. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Farley-Gray marriage record.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Homer Hersal Farley death certificate.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Farley-Miller marriage record.
  6. [S2049] Beckley Raleigh Register, From the Jennings Bryant Farley obituary in the Mar 22, 1967 edition.
  7. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  8. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Burman Gray obituary in the Jan 1, 1974 edition.
  9. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  10. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Homer Hersal Farley obituary in the Sep 6, 1956 edition.
  13. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Stevens-Farley marriage record.

Virgil Anderson "Virgie" Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. January 27, 1904, d. September, 1985
FatherSimon Peter Gray1,2,3,5 b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
MotherRoxie Lena Thompson1,2,3,6,5 b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 577-30-6174.7 Virgil Anderson "Virgie" Gray was born on January 27, 1904 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4,7 He married Fannie Mae Kiser on February 10, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 Virgil Anderson "Virgie" Gray died in September, 1985 at age 81.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 209, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 155, District 1-335, Washington, D.C.8

Occupation

1940Taxi driver8

Family

Fannie Mae Kiser b. September 13, 1905, d. July, 1987
Marriage*Virgil Anderson "Virgie" Gray married Fannie Mae Kiser on February 10, 1925 at Beckley, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.4 
Child
  • Fred Gray8

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. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Kiser marriage record.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Burman Gray obituary in the Jan 1, 1974 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Golden Cleveland Gray1,2,3

M, b. December 13, 1905, d. March, 1988
FatherSimon Peter Gray4,1,5,2,6,3 b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
MotherRoxie Lena Thompson4,1,5,2,7,6,3 b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 234-16-9463.8 Golden Cleveland Gray was born on December 13, 1905 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,2,3 He married Zettie Marie Hall on December 7, 1938 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 Golden Cleveland Gray died in March, 1988 at age 82.8

Census Records

1910Dwelling 209, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia4
1940Dwelling 390, District 41-11, Shady Spring, Raleigh Co., West Virginia9

Occupation

1940Coal miner9

Family

Zettie Marie Hall b. January 30, 1915, d. April 24, 2003
Marriage*Golden Cleveland Gray married Zettie Marie Hall on December 7, 1938 at Fireco, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Gray-Hall marriage record.
  3. [S2878] FamilySearch, West Virginia, Births Index, 1853-1969.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Burman Gray obituary in the Jan 1, 1974 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Dewey Burman Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 5, 1907, d. December 30, 1973
FatherSimon Peter Gray1,2,6,3 b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
MotherRoxie Lena Thompson1,2,6,7,3 b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     His Social Security Number was 232-12-5270.8 Dewey Burman Gray was buried at Thompson Cemetery, Coal City, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 He was born on November 5, 1907 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.8,3,4 He died on December 30, 1973 at Suitland, Prince George's Co., Maryland, at age 66.3 He Funeral services for Dewey Burman Gray, 66, of Suitland, Md., formerly of Pemberton, have been set for Thursday at 1 p.m. in the Blue Ridge Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. W. F. Tolliver officiating. Burial will be in Thompson Cemetery at Coal City. Friends may call at the funeral home chapel after 6 p.m. Wednesday. He died in the home of his sister, Mrs. Burnerdeen Harris, Suitland, on Sunday at 10:55 p.m. after a long illness. A retired miner, he was a member of the United Mine Workers of America. Born Nov. 5, 1907 in Lester, Gray was a son of the late Simon and Roxie Gray. Additional survivors include two sons, Eugene of New York and Tommy of Forestville, Md; two daughters, Mrs. Nina Zuras and Miss Ruth Gray, both of Suitland; three brothers, Virgil of Seat Pleasant, Md., Golden of Whitby, and John of Newport News, Va; three sisters, Mrs. Pina Farley of Greensboro, Md., Mrs. Gladys Grigsby of St. Albans, Mrs. Wanda Rock of Arlington, Va., and a grandson. on January 1, 1974.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 209, District 180, Trap Hill, Raleigh Co., West Virginia2
1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family
Children
  • Eugene Gray3
  • Tommy Gray3
  • Ruth Gray3
  • Nina F. Gray3

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. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Burman Gray obituary in the Jan 1, 1974 edition.
  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. [S10525] Thompson Cemetery, Raleigh Co., WV, online www.findagrave.com.
  6. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  7. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  8. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray1,2

F, b. August 4, 1910, d. November 3, 2004
FatherSimon Peter Gray3,1,4 b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
MotherRoxie Lena Thompson3,1,5,4 b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray was buried at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia.1 Her Social Security Number was 233-78-8630.6 She was born on August 4, 1910 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,6 As of December 1, 1930,her married name was Grigsby.2 She married Ofra Willard Grigsby on December 1, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray died on November 3, 2004 at St. Albans, Kanawha Co., West Virginia, at age 94.1,6 She Gladys Dawn "Mother" Grigsby, 94, of St. Albans, went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 3, 2004, at Riverside Nursing Home in St. Albans after a long illness. Mrs. Grigsby was a Nazarene. Born in Lester, W.Va., on Aug. 4, 1910, she was a resident of St. Albans for 36 years, living with her daughter, Lois Dingess. She was preceded in death by her parents, Roxie and Simon Gray; her husband, Ofra W. Grigsby; granddaughter, Tonui Dingess; brothers, Golden Gray, Dewey Gray, Virgil Gray; sisters, Burnerdeen Harris and Piney Farley. She is survived by her daughters and sons-in-law, Lois and Tom Dingess of St. Albans, Eleanor Jean and Chester Lilly of Beckley; son and daughter-in-law, Roger and Karen Grigsby of Cross Lanes; brother, John Gray of Newport News, Va; sister, Wanda Rocke of Salem, Va.: 28 grandchildren; and 39 great-grandchildren. Funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 6, 2004, at Cunningham Memorial Park, Upper Mausoleum, St. Albans, with the Rev. Delmar Young officiating. Burial will follow at Cunningham Memorial Park, St. Albans. Friends may call from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday at Chapman Funeral Home, Hurricane. Online condolences may be made at www.chapmanfuneralhomes.com. Chapman Funeral Home, 3941 Teays Valley Road, Hurricane, is in charge of the arrangements. on November 6, 2004.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia3
1940Dwelling 2, District 5-37, Oneonta, Blount Co., Alabama7

Family

Ofra Willard Grigsby b. March 26, 1906, d. September 14, 1960
Marriage*Gladys Dawn "Mother" Gray married Ofra Willard Grigsby on December 1, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  2. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Grigsby-Gray marriage record.
  3. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Burman Gray obituary in the Jan 1, 1974 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 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.

Lillian Burnerdeen Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. circa 1912
FatherSimon Peter Gray1,2 b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
MotherRoxie Lena Thompson1,2,4 b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     Her married name was Harris.2 Lillian Burnerdeen Gray married Unknown Harris.2 Lillian Burnerdeen Gray was born circa 1912 at Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,5 As of November 30, 1930,her married name was Hyatt.3 She married Leroy Vance Hyatt on November 30, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1

Family 1

Unknown Harris
Marriage*Lillian Burnerdeen Gray married Unknown Harris.2 

Family 2

Leroy Vance Hyatt b. October 14, 1906, d. 1955
Marriage*Lillian Burnerdeen Gray married Leroy Vance Hyatt on November 30, 1930 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Hyatt-Gray marriage record.
  4. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Wanda Florence Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. June 10, 1914, d. August 17, 2006
FatherSimon Peter Gray1,2,5,4 b. December 23, 1878, d. September 24, 1965
MotherRoxie Lena Thompson1,2,6,5,4 b. September 14, 1881, d. January 18, 1961
     Her Social Security Number was 236-38-8443.7 Wanda Florence Gray was buried at National Memorial Park, 7482 Lee Highway, Falls Church, Fairfax Co., Virginia.4 She was born on June 10, 1914 at Lester, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.7,4 As of February 17, 1931,her married name was Rock.3 She married Hubert Laborton Rock on February 17, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 Wanda Florence Gray died on August 17, 2006 at Roanoke, Virginia, at age 92.7,4,8 She Wanda Florence Rock, 92, of Roanoke, went to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 17, 2006. She was a longtime resident of Roanoke and Arlington County, Virginia. She was born in Lester, West Virginia to Simon P. and Roxie L. Gray. She was preceded in death by her husband, Hubert L. Rock (1908 1990) and an infant daughter. She was a very active member of Greenbrier Baptist Church in Arlington, Virginia as well as a member of Bethel Baptist Church in Salem. Wanda is survived by her daughters, Nadine and husband, James Kelley of Roanoke, Glenna and husband, Stanley Clem of Haymarket, Virginia; a brother and sister-in-law, John and Edna Gray of Newport News, Virginia; four grandchildren, Melanie Leweke and husband, Scott, Kathy Glasgow and husband, Kevin, Lori Nelson, David Clem and wife, Tari; ten great-grandchildren, Judi, Matt, Lauren, Miles, Aaron, Gregory, Emily, Brooke, Sam, and Mary. Wanda's family wishes to express their appreciation to the staff at Park Oak Grove where she resided for eight years. Further, the family wishes to thank her Sunday School teacher, Mrs. Shirley Horn, Deacon Frank Wade, and Rev. William Kendrick of Bethel Baptist Church and to Rachel Kelley who gave her love and medical attention during Wanda's long illness. Wanda will be remembered by the love and attention she gave to her family, church, and friends. The family will receive friends at Oakey's South Chapel on Friday, August 18, 2006 from 7 to 9 p.m. The funeral will be held at Oakey's South Chapel on Saturday, August 19, 2006 at 2 p.m. with the Rev. William Kendrick officiating. Interment will be held at National Memorial Cemetery in Falls Church, Virginia on Sunday, August 20, 2006 at 2 p.m. on August 18, 2006.4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 1, District 167, Sullivan, Raleigh Co., West Virginia1
1940Dwelling 351, District 55-9, Oceana, Wyoming Co., West Virginia9

Family

Hubert Laborton Rock b. August 26, 1908, d. December 28, 1990
Marriage*Wanda Florence Gray married Hubert Laborton Rock on February 17, 1931 at Sophia, Raleigh Co., West Virginia.3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S616] Charleston Gazette, From the Gladys Dawn Grigsby obituary in the Nov 6, 2004 edition.
  3. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Rock-Gray marriage record.
  4. [S102] Roanoke Times, From the Wanda Florence Rock obituary in the Aug 18, 2006 edition.
  5. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Dewey Burman Gray obituary in the Jan 1, 1974 edition.
  6. [S1863] Beckley Post Herald, From the Roxie L. Gray obituary in the Jan 19, 1961 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Betty Joyce Rock death certificate.

Mary Jane Gray1,2

F, b. circa 1840
FatherDr. Rousay Peyton Gray1,2 b. 1820, d. September 9, 1877
MotherEmily Mitchell1,2
     Mary Jane Gray was born circa 1840 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 As of November 5, 1857,her married name was Smith.2 She married Calvin Smith on November 5, 1857 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 As of January 30, 1862,her married name was Boyd.2 Mary Jane Gray married Martin V. Boyd on January 30, 1862 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 184, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 1158, Carroll Co., Virginia3

Family 1

Calvin Smith b. circa 1838, d. December 25, 1859
Marriage*Mary Jane Gray married Calvin Smith on November 5, 1857 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Family 2

Martin V. Boyd b. circa 1843
Marriage*Mary Jane Gray married Martin V. Boyd on January 30, 1862 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.

Margaret Ann Gray1,2,3

F, b. circa 1848
FatherDr. Rousay Peyton Gray1,2,3 b. 1820, d. September 9, 1877
MotherMartha Ann Glass1,2,3 b. 1820, d. 1888
     Margaret Ann Gray was born circa 1848 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,3 As of June 26, 1889,her married name was Thomas.3 She married William H. Thomas on June 26, 1889 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 184, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Family

William H. Thomas b. circa 1851
Marriage*Margaret Ann Gray married William H. Thomas on June 26, 1889 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3289] Gray 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

John William Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. circa 1849, d. before January 12, 1920
FatherDr. Rousay Peyton Gray1,2,3,4,5 b. 1820, d. September 9, 1877
MotherMartha Ann Glass1,2,3,4,5 b. 1820, d. 1888
     John William Gray married Nancy Unknown.6 John William Gray was born circa 1849 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,5 He married Catherine Reeves on January 11, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 John William Gray married Rebecca Simmons on October 9, 1910 at Danville, Virginia.5 John William Gray died before January 12, 1920; His wife was enumerated as a widow in the 1920 Census.7

Census Records

1850Dwelling 184, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 1215, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1870Dwelling 149, Fancy Gap, Carroll Co., Virginia4

Occupation

1870Farmer4

Family 1

Catherine Reeves b. circa 1854
Marriage*John William Gray married Catherine Reeves on January 11, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.5 

Family 2

Nancy Unknown
Marriage*John William Gray married Nancy Unknown.6 
Child

Family 3

Rebecca Simmons b. circa 1845
Marriage*John William Gray married Rebecca Simmons on October 9, 1910 at Danville, Virginia.5 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3289] Gray Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  3. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  6. [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
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Mary E. Gray1,2

F, b. February 13, 1843, d. September 24, 1927
FatherEdward Gray1,3,2,4 b. April 3, 1815, d. February 13, 1889
MotherKeturah W. Mitchell1,3,2,4 b. May 31, 1819, d. April 25, 1904
     Mary E. Gray was buried at Dry Pond Cemetery, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia.5 She was born on February 13, 1843 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3,6,5 As of September 1, 1880,her married name was Montgomery.3 She married Joseph B. Montgomery on September 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Mary E. Gray died on September 24, 1927 at age 84.5

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 16, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 177, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1870Dwelling 255, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 236, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 240, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 234, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1880House keeper7

Family

Joseph B. Montgomery b. September 2, 1856, d. July 15, 1937
Marriage*Mary E. Gray married Joseph B. Montgomery on September 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 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. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3673] Dry Pond Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Virginia Gray1,2

F, b. 1844, d. 1896
FatherEdward Gray1,2,3 b. April 3, 1815, d. February 13, 1889
MotherKeturah W. Mitchell1,3 b. May 31, 1819, d. April 25, 1904
     Virginia Gray was born in 1844 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,4 As of February 21, 1867,her married name was McBaker.2 She married J. N. McBaker on February 21, 1867 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 Virginia Gray died in 1896.4

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 16, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 177, Carroll Co., Virginia3

Family

J. N. McBaker b. circa 1843
Marriage*Virginia Gray married J. N. McBaker on February 21, 1867 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S3681] Lindsey-Stein-Rutherford-Bainbridge-Batten, online http://trees.ancestry.com/tree/17302472/person/20349282737?ssrc=

William Gray1,2,3

M, b. November 28, 1848, d. August 5, 1903
FatherEdward Gray1,3,4,5 b. April 3, 1815, d. February 13, 1889
MotherKeturah W. Mitchell1,3,4,5 b. May 31, 1819, d. April 25, 1904
     William Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 He was born on November 28, 1848 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He married Charity Leah Lindsey on June 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.7,2,3,8 William Gray died on August 5, 1903 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 54.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 118, District 16, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 177, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 255, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 231, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1900Dwelling 294, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6

Occupation

1870Farm worker4
1880Farmer7
1900Farmer6

Family

Charity Leah Lindsey b. August 12, 1859, d. November 21, 1959
Marriage*William Gray married Charity Leah Lindsey on June 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.7,2,3,8 
Children

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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
  10. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  11. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  12. [S345] Bluefield Daily Telegraph, From the Alexander Campbell Gray obituary in the Sep 14, 1977 edition.
  13. [S5152] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, U.S., Birth Records, 1912-2015, Delayed Birth Records, 1721-1920.

Edward Gray Jr.1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1856, d. June 5, 1910
FatherEdward Gray1,3,4,5 b. April 3, 1815, d. February 13, 1889
MotherKeturah W. Mitchell1,3,4,5,6 b. May 31, 1819, d. April 25, 1904
     Edward Gray Jr. was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.2 He was born on March 18, 1856 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3,6 He married Martha J. Lindsey on September 1, 1887 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3 Edward Gray Jr. died on June 5, 1910 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 54.2

Census Records

1860Dwelling 177, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1870Dwelling 255, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1880Dwelling 236, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 293, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 163, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7

Occupation

1880Farm hand1
1900Farmer6
1910Farmer7

Family

Martha J. Lindsey b. June 11, 1857, d. February 22, 1940
Marriage*Edward Gray Jr. married Martha J. Lindsey on September 1, 1887 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 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. [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
  9. [S11769] Unknown compiler, Virginia, U.S., Birth Registers, 1853-1911.
  10. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.

Rachel Mitchell1,2

F, b. November, 1838
     Rachel Mitchell was born in November, 1838 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3 As of November 19, 1879,her married name was Gray.1 She married Daniel Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on November 19, 1879 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1900Dwelling 285, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1910Dwelling 211, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5

Family

Daniel Gray b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
Marriage*Rachel Mitchell married Daniel Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on November 19, 1879 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.