Lillian Ethel Thomas1,2,3

F, b. January 4, 1891, d. September 8, 1951
     Lillian Ethel Thomas was buried at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.4 She was born on January 4, 1891 at Cumberland, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.5,1,4 She married William Edward "Edd" Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on October 17, 1909 at Aylesworth, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.1,2,3 As of October 17, 1909,her married name was Gray. Lillian Ethel Thomas died on September 8, 1951 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 60.1,4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 49, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma6
1920Dwelling 512, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California5
1930Dwelling 334, District 43, Alma, Maricopa Co., Arizona7

Family

William Edward "Edd" Gray b. November 12, 1889, d. December 8, 1966
Marriage*Lillian Ethel Thomas married William Edward "Edd" Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on October 17, 1909 at Aylesworth, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.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. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Clyde Edward Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1635] Cortez Journal, The, From the William Jackson Gray obituary in a Jul 2006 edition.
  4. [S7417] Resthaven Park East Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com/.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Clyde Edward Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. September 25, 1910, d. August 20, 2004
FatherWilliam Edward "Edd" Gray1,5,6,2 b. November 12, 1889, d. December 8, 1966
MotherLillian Ethel Thomas1,5,6,2 b. January 4, 1891, d. September 8, 1951
     Clyde Edward Gray was buried at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E Apache Trail, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2,4 His Social Security Number was 553-07-1530.7 He was born on September 25, 1910 at Linn, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.7,2,3 He married Iola S. Merkley on June 15, 1933 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2,4 Clyde Edward Gray died on August 20, 2004 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 93.7,2 He Clyde Edward Gray, 93, passed away August 20, 2004 in Mesa, AZ. He was born September 25, 1910 in Linn, OK, first child of William Edward and Lillian Ethel (Thomas) Gray. Retired after several years of working for Arizona Agrochemical Corp. Married Iola S. Merkley on June 15, 1933. Preceded in death by his wife Iola; his son Robert Clyde Gray; his brothers Jim and Bill Gray; and his sister Helen Louise Gray. He is survived by daughter Shirley Jones (Steve) of Mesa; son Doug Gray (Sandi) of Chandler; and brother Chester Gray (Hazel) of Chandler; 7 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren. Funeral Services will be held Friday, August 27, 2004 at 10:00 a.m. at the LDS Church Parkwood Ward 618 S. Signal Butte Road, Mesa, AZ. Visitation will be held one hour prior to services. Interment will be at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E Apache Trail, Mesa. Bueler Mortuary handled arrangements. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com on August 25, 2004.2

Census Records

1920Dwelling 512, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California1
1930Dwelling 334, District 43, Alma, Maricopa Co., Arizona5
1940Dwelling 342, District 36-28, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California8

Occupation

1930Odd job laborer5
1940Warehouseman8

Family

Iola S. Merkley b. January 3, 1915, d. April 18, 2004
Marriage*Clyde Edward Gray married Iola S. Merkley on June 15, 1933 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Clyde Edward Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 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. [S11984] Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com.
  5. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1635] Cortez Journal, The, From the William Jackson Gray obituary in a Jul 2006 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.
  9. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  10. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Robert C. Gray obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.

Chester Eugene Gray1,2,3

M, b. March 18, 1916, d. December 5, 2007
FatherWilliam Edward "Edd" Gray1,4,5,6 b. November 12, 1889, d. December 8, 1966
MotherLillian Ethel Thomas1,4,5,6 b. January 4, 1891, d. September 8, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 526-34-0827.7 Chester Eugene Gray was buried at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.8 He was born on March 18, 1916 at Cumberland, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.9,7,3 He married Hazel Goldie Cavins on August 29, 1936 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 Chester Eugene Gray died on December 5, 2007 at Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 91.7,8 He Chester E. Gray, 91, of Chandler, passed away on December 5, 2007. He was the dear husband of Hazel; and father of Martha Davis and Lilly Lawson. He is also survived by grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Funeral Service Saturday December 15th at 11:00 a.m. at Bueler Mortuary, 14 W. Hulet Drive in Chandler with visitation one hour prior to service. Interment at East Resthaven Cemetery in Phoenix. Sign the Guest Book at eastvalleytribune.com on December 12, 2007.8

Census Records

1920Dwelling 512, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California1
1930Dwelling 334, District 43, Alma, Maricopa Co., Arizona4
1940Dwelling 99, District 100-7, Supervisorial District 1, Maricopa Co., Arizona10

Occupation

1940Tractor driver10

Family

Hazel Goldie Cavins b. April 28, 1920, d. November 4, 2016
Marriage*Chester Eugene Gray married Hazel Goldie Cavins on August 29, 1936 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 
Children
  • Lilly Gray8
  • Martha Gray8,10

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5797] Arizona History and Archives Division, Arizona, County Marriage Records, 1865-1972.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Clyde Edward Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 edition.
  6. [S1635] Cortez Journal, The, From the William Jackson Gray obituary in a Jul 2006 edition.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Chester E. Gray obituary in the Dec 12, 2007 edition.
  9. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  10. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Helen Louise Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. February 10, 1919, d. February 20, 1920
FatherWilliam Edward "Edd" Gray1,3 b. November 12, 1889, d. December 8, 1966
MotherLillian Ethel Thomas1,3 b. January 4, 1891, d. September 8, 1951
     Helen Louise Gray was born on February 10, 1919 at Linn, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.1,2 She died on February 20, 1920 at Blythe, Riverside Co., California, at age 1.2,4

Census Records

1920Dwelling 512, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California1

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  3. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Clyde Edward Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 edition.
  4. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.

Charles Perry "Charlie" Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. September 27, 1882, d. October 20, 1950
FatherWilliam Coon Gray1,5 b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
MotherAlbina Virginia Swinney1,5,6 b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     Charles Perry "Charlie" Gray was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.4 He was born on September 27, 1882 at Fredonia, Wilson Co., Kansas.2,3 He married Ada K. Archard circa 1901.7 Charles Perry "Charlie" Gray died on October 20, 1950 at Loma Linda, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 68.2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory5
1910Dwelling 6, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma7
1920Dwelling 514, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California1
1930Dwelling 197, District 22, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California8
1940Dwelling 208, District 36-28, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California6

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer1
1930Citrus packing house laborer8
1940W.P.A. laborer6

Family

Ada K. Archard b. August 24, 1886, d. August 3, 1978
Marriage*Charles Perry "Charlie" Gray married Ada K. Archard circa 1901.7 
Children

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [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&
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S11403] Colton Courier, The, From the Crunk-Gary marriage announcement in the Mar 8, 1935 edition.

Ada K. Archard1,2

F, b. August 24, 1886, d. August 3, 1978
     Her Social Security Number was 553-05-3344.3 Ada K. Archard was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.4,5 She was born on August 24, 1886 at Madill, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.2,3,4 As of circa 1901,her married name was Gray.6 She married Charles Perry "Charlie" Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, circa 1901.6 Ada K. Archard died on August 3, 1978 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 91.2,4 She Ada Mayo, 91, of Redlands, died Thursday in Colton. She was born in Madill, Okla., and was a homemaker. Survivors include a daughter, Charla Elser of Redlands; two step-sons, Bill and Logan Mayo, both of Dallas, Texas; and three stepdaughters, Rachel Brewster of Dallas, and Omega Harris and Ima Benich, both of Marietta, Texas. Services are scheduled for 10 a.m. today in the Knopsnyder Mortuary Chapel. Burial will be in Hermosa Cemetery. on August 5, 1978.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 6, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma6
1930Dwelling 197, District 22, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California7
1940Dwelling 208, District 36-28, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California8

Family

Charles Perry "Charlie" Gray b. September 27, 1882, d. October 20, 1950
Marriage*Ada K. Archard married Charles Perry "Charlie" Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, circa 1901.6 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  3. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  4. [S3573] Sun-Telegram, From the Ada Mayo obituary in the Aug 5, 1978 edition.
  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. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S11403] Colton Courier, The, From the Crunk-Gary marriage announcement in the Mar 8, 1935 edition.

Ruel Archey Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. July 30, 1903, d. September 24, 1932
FatherCharles Perry "Charlie" Gray5,1 b. September 27, 1882, d. October 20, 1950
MotherAda K. Archard5,1 b. August 24, 1886, d. August 3, 1978
     Ruel Archey Gray was born on July 30, 1903 at Oklahoma Territory.1,4 He married Lillie M. Unknown circa 1924.2 Ruel Archey Gray died on September 24, 1932 at Riverside Co., California, at age 29.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 6, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma1
1920Dwelling 514, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California5
1930Dwelling 246, District 41, Riverside, Riverside Co., California2

Occupation

1930Truck driver2

Family

Lillie M. Unknown b. circa 1902
Marriage*Ruel Archey Gray married Lillie M. Unknown circa 1924.2 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S4043] California Department of Health and Welfare, California, Death Index, 1905-1939.
  4. [S10898] Record Group 75. The National Archives at Washington, D.C. Records of the Bureau of Indian Affairs, U.S., Native American Applications for Enrollment in Five Civilized Tribes, 1898-1914.
  5. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Charla Marie Gray1,2

F, b. September 17, 1914, d. September 30, 2001
FatherCharles Perry "Charlie" Gray1,4 b. September 27, 1882, d. October 20, 1950
MotherAda K. Archard1,3,4 b. August 24, 1886, d. August 3, 1978
     Her married name was Elser.5 Her Social Security Number was 556-30-1235.5 Charla Marie Gray and Elmer Kenneth "Spin" Crunk were divorced.6 Charla Marie Gray married John Howard Elser.5 Charla Marie Gray was born on September 17, 1914 at Oklahoma.1,5 As of February 21, 1935,her married name was Crunk.4 She married Elmer Kenneth "Spin" Crunk on February 21, 1935 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.4 Charla Marie Gray died on September 30, 2001 at Yucaipa, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 87.5

Census Records

1920Dwelling 514, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California1
1930Dwelling 197, District 22, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California2
1940Dwelling 590, District 36-41, Fontana, San Bernardino Co., California7

Family 1

John Howard Elser b. March 27, 1910, d. November 4, 1995
Marriage*Charla Marie Gray married John Howard Elser.5 

Family 2

Elmer Kenneth "Spin" Crunk b. January 5, 1913, d. July 7, 1989
Divorce*Charla Marie Gray and Elmer Kenneth "Spin" Crunk were divorced.6 
Marriage* Charla Marie Gray married Elmer Kenneth "Spin" Crunk on February 21, 1935 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.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. [S3573] Sun-Telegram, From the Ada Mayo obituary in the Aug 5, 1978 edition.
  4. [S11403] Colton Courier, The, From the Crunk-Gary marriage announcement in the Mar 8, 1935 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S1810] Commercial Appeal, The, From the Elmer K. Crunk obituary in the Jul 9, 1989 edition.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

George Gray1

M, b. circa 1879, d. circa 1879
FatherWilliam Coon Gray1 b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
MotherAlbina Virginia Swinney1 b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     George Gray died circa 1879 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.1 He was born circa 1879 at Springfield, Greene Co., Missouri.1

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23

Nellie E. "Nell" Gray1,2,3

F, b. March 5, 1881, d. March 14, 1975
FatherWilliam Coon Gray1,3 b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
MotherAlbina Virginia Swinney1,3 b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     Her Social Security Number was 573-05-7482.4 Nellie E. "Nell" Gray was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.5 She was born on March 5, 1881 at Lamar, Barton Co., Missouri.6,4,5,3 As of circa 1902,her married name was Scarbrough.2 She married Robert Lee Scarbrough circa 1902.7,2 Nellie E. "Nell" Gray died on March 14, 1975 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 94.6,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory1
1910Dwelling 96, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma2
1920Dwelling 609, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California8
1930Dwelling 205, District 22, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California9
1940Dwelling 91, District 36-28, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California10

Family

Robert Lee Scarbrough b. June 27, 1877, d. October 31, 1964
Marriage*Nellie E. "Nell" Gray married Robert Lee Scarbrough circa 1902.7,2 
Child

Citations

  1. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  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. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  7. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  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.

Robert Lee Scarbrough1,2,3

M, b. June 27, 1877, d. October 31, 1964
     His Social Security Number was 573-05-7482.4 Robert Lee Scarbrough was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.2 He was born on June 27, 1877 at Sandusky, Grayson Co., Texas; His WWI Draft Registration card has a birth date of Aug 17, 1878.1,2,5,4,3 He married Nellie E. "Nell" Gray, daughter of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, circa 1902.6,7 Robert Lee Scarbrough died on October 31, 1964 at San Bernardino Co., California, at age 87.2,5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma7
1920Dwelling 609, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California8
1930Dwelling 205, District 22, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California9
1940Dwelling 91, District 36-28, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California10

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920Farmer8
1930Carpenter9
1940Carpenter10

Family

Nellie E. "Nell" Gray b. March 5, 1881, d. March 14, 1975
Marriage*Robert Lee Scarbrough married Nellie E. "Nell" Gray, daughter of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, circa 1902.6,7 
Child

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [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&
  3. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  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. [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.

Clayton Gray Scarbrough1,2,3,4,5,6

M, b. March 16, 1904, d. June 20, 1984
FatherRobert Lee Scarbrough1,2,3 b. June 27, 1877, d. October 31, 1964
MotherNellie E. "Nell" Gray1,2,3 b. March 5, 1881, d. March 14, 1975
     Clayton Gray Scarbrough was buried at Fairhaven Memorial Park, 1702 E. Fairhaven Avenue, Santa Ana, Orange Co., California.7 His Social Security Number was 554-09-4297.8 He was born on March 16, 1904 at Linn, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.5,8,6 He married Grace Amanda Bennett circa 1922.4 Clayton Gray Scarbrough died on June 20, 1984 at Orange Co., California, at age 80.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 96, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma3
1920Dwelling 609, District 110, Palo Verde, Riverside Co., California2
1930Dwelling 159, District 54, Orange, Orange Co., California4
1940Dwelling 124, District 30-60, Orange, Orange Co., California9

Occupation

1930Tire store vulcanizer4
1940Auto accessory salesman9

Family

Grace Amanda Bennett b. February 15, 1904, d. December 16, 1991
Marriage*Clayton Gray Scarbrough married Grace Amanda Bennett circa 1922.4 
Child

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [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.
  7. [S6061] Fairhaven Memorial Park, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com/
  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.

Thomas Andrew Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. July 23, 1884, d. April 7, 1966
FatherWilliam Coon Gray5,6 b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
MotherAlbina Virginia Swinney5,6 b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 559-10-1180.7 Thomas Andrew Gray was buried at Hillcrest Cemetery, Porterville, Tulare Co., California.2,3 He married Carolyn Ann "Pinky" Wheeler.2 Thomas Andrew Gray was born on July 23, 1884 at Richland, Barton Co., Missouri.1,7,8,6,3,4 He married Effie E. Aubuchon on December 19, 1908 at Orange Co., California.9,10 Thomas Andrew Gray died on April 7, 1966 at Grover City, San Luis Obispo Co., California, at age 81.8,3 He GROVER CITY - A graveside service was held Tuesday at 1:30 p.m. at Hillcrest Memorial Park in Porterville for Thomas Andrew Gray, 81, of Grover City. He died at his home here last Thursday. Mr. Gray was born in Missouri July 23, 1884. He had resided here six years and formerly lived in Terra Bella. For 35 years Mr. Gray was a foreman for the Citrus Packing Association. Survivors include his widow, Mrs. Carolyn Gray of Grover City; a son, Donald R. Lyon of Grover City; a daughter, Mrs. Phyllis Gerdes of Terra Bella, and a granddaughter. on April 14, 1966.3

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory5
1910Dwelling 159, District 51, Ward 2, Orange, Orange Co., California11
1920Dwelling 116, District 72, Orange, Orange Co., California12
1940Dwelling 48, District 54-15, Ducor, Tulare Co., California13

Occupation

1910Packing house foreman11
1920Packing house manager12
1940Citrus packing plant foreman13

Family 1

Carolyn Ann "Pinky" Wheeler b. June 10, 1894, d. April 10, 1982
Marriage*Thomas Andrew Gray married Carolyn Ann "Pinky" Wheeler.2 

Family 2

Effie E. Aubuchon b. August, 1890, d. May 3, 1927
Marriage*Thomas Andrew Gray married Effie E. Aubuchon on December 19, 1908 at Orange Co., California.9,10 

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S1208] Steven Williams (e-mail address), Hillcrest Cemetery, Tulare Co., CA.
  3. [S11992] Pismo Times, From the Thomas Andrew Gray obituary in the Apr 14, 1966 edition.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S6547] Unknown compiler, Missouri, U.S., Birth Registers, 1847-1999.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  8. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  9. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  10. [S11993] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., Select Marriages, 1850-1945.
  11. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  13. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.

Effie E. Aubuchon1,2

F, b. August, 1890, d. May 3, 1927
     Effie E. Aubuchon was buried at Loma Vista Memorial Park, 701 East Bastanchury Road, Fullerton, Orange Co., California.3 She was born in August, 1890 at Missouri.4 As of December 19, 1908,her married name was Gray.1 She married Thomas Andrew Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on December 19, 1908 at Orange Co., California.1,2 Effie E. Aubuchon died on May 3, 1927 at Orange Co., California, at age 36.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 159, District 51, Ward 2, Orange, Orange Co., California6
1920Dwelling 116, District 72, Orange, Orange Co., California7

Family

Thomas Andrew Gray b. July 23, 1884, d. April 7, 1966
Marriage*Effie E. Aubuchon married Thomas Andrew Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on December 19, 1908 at Orange Co., California.1,2 

Citations

  1. [S6439] California Department of Public Health, California, County Birth, Marriage, and Death Records, 1849-1980.
  2. [S11993] Unknown compiler, California, U.S., Select Marriages, 1850-1945.
  3. [S5084] Loma Vista Memorial Park, Orange Co., CA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Lillian Mae "Lillie" Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. May 2, 1886, d. July 17, 1909
FatherWilliam Coon Gray1,5,2 b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
MotherAlbina Virginia Swinney1,2 b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     Lillian Mae "Lillie" Gray was buried at Linn Cemetery, Linn, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.6 She was born on May 2, 1886 at Blue Springs, Jackson Co., Missouri.1,6 As of December 1, 1903,her married name was Huffaker.4 She married William Thomas "Tom" Huffaker on December 1, 1903 at Atoka, Indian Territory.4 Lillian Mae "Lillie" Gray died on July 17, 1909 at Linn, Marshall Co., Oklahoma, at age 23.1,6

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory2

Family

William Thomas "Tom" Huffaker b. September 22, 1885, d. May 27, 1943
Marriage*Lillian Mae "Lillie" Gray married William Thomas "Tom" Huffaker on December 1, 1903 at Atoka, 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. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S1633] Rose, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1482516&id=I23738
  4. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  5. [S154] Missouri Office of the Secretary of State.
  6. [S7416] Linn Cemetery, Marshall Co., OK, online www.findagrave.com/.
  7. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

William Thomas "Tom" Huffaker1,2,3,4

M, b. September 22, 1885, d. May 27, 1943
     William Thomas "Tom" Huffaker was born on September 22, 1885 at Collinsville, Grayson Co., Texas.1,3,4 He married Lillian Mae "Lillie" Gray, daughter of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on December 1, 1903 at Atoka, Indian Territory.2 William Thomas "Tom" Huffaker died on May 27, 1943 at age 57.5

Census Records

1910Dwelling 286, District 212, Forsythe School District, Rosebud Co., Montana6
1940Dwelling 26, District 48-11, Willis, Marshall Co., Oklahoma7

Occupation

1910Farm laborer6
1940Farmer7

Family

Lillian Mae "Lillie" Gray b. May 2, 1886, d. July 17, 1909
Marriage*William Thomas "Tom" Huffaker married Lillian Mae "Lillie" Gray, daughter of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on December 1, 1903 at Atoka, Indian Territory.2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  2. [S5972] Unknown compiler, Oklahoma, County Marriages, 1890-1995.
  3. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S1253] Selective Service System United States, U.S. World War II Draft Registration Cards, 1942.
  5. [S1633] Rose, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1482516&id=I23738
  6. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  9. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.

William Charles "Charley" Huffaker1,2,3

M, b. March 12, 1908, d. March 10, 1970
FatherWilliam Thomas "Tom" Huffaker2 b. September 22, 1885, d. May 27, 1943
MotherLillian Mae "Lillie" Gray2 b. May 2, 1886, d. July 17, 1909
     His Social Security Number was 700-09-2691.4 William Charles "Charley" Huffaker was buried at Shannon Rose Hill Memorial Park, 7301 East Lancaster, Fort Worth, Tarrant Co., Texas.2 He married Mamie Alberta "Bertie" Bryson.5 William Charles "Charley" Huffaker was born on March 12, 1908 at Marshall Co., Oklahoma.4,2 He married Doris Pearl Dudley on August 15, 1931 at Madill, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.6 William Charles "Charley" Huffaker married Blanche Azalea Landis on February 9, 1952 at Dallas Co., Texas.2,3 William Charles "Charley" Huffaker died on March 10, 1970 at Arlington, Tarrant Co., Texas, at age 61.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 230, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., OklahomaEnumerated in the household of his uncle Walter Barnes1
1920Dwelling 203, District 100, Brogdon, Johnston Co., OklahomaEnumerated in the household of his grandmother Martha Huffaker7
1940Dwelling 10, District 36-27, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California5

Occupation

1940Railroad carman5

Family 1

Doris Pearl Dudley b. August 24, 1913, d. September 30, 1990
Marriage*William Charles "Charley" Huffaker married Doris Pearl Dudley on August 15, 1931 at Madill, Marshall Co., Oklahoma.6 
Children

Family 2

Mamie Alberta "Bertie" Bryson b. October 6, 1901, d. November 5, 1966
Marriage*William Charles "Charley" Huffaker married Mamie Alberta "Bertie" Bryson.5 
Child
  • Charles Gaylord Huffaker5

Family 3

Blanche Azalea Landis b. June 8, 1898, d. January 22, 1977
Marriage*William Charles "Charley" Huffaker married Blanche Azalea Landis on February 9, 1952 at Dallas Co., Texas.2,3 

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  3. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1633] Rose, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1482516&id=I23738
  7. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7372] Smith Funeral Home, online www.smithfuneralhomesapulpa.com/index, From the Lillie Pauline Krumsiek obituary.
  9. [S11559] Sien Shelton Funeral Home, online www.siensheltonfh.com, From the Pearline Case obituary.

Theodore Arthur "Theo" Huffaker1,2,3,4,5,6,7

M, b. March 22, 1906, d. December 21, 1966
FatherWilliam Thomas "Tom" Huffaker1,8 b. September 22, 1885, d. May 27, 1943
MotherLillian Mae "Lillie" Gray1,8 b. May 2, 1886, d. July 17, 1909
     His Social Security Number was 549-09-4657.9 Theodore Arthur "Theo" Huffaker was buried at Los Angeles National Cemetery, 950 South Sepulveda Blvd., Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California.10,6 He was born on March 22, 1906 at Linn, Marshall Co., Oklahoma Territory.3,9,10,5,6 He married Lorraine Maxene Thorne on January 29, 1944 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.8 Theodore Arthur "Theo" Huffaker died on December 21, 1966 at Los Angeles Co., California, at age 60.3,10,6 He HUFFAKER — Theo, age 60, of 8737 Rosecrans Ave., Downey. Survived by wife Lorraine M; mother, Mary A; 1 daughter Linda Lee; 5 sisters, Dorothy Gonzales, Juanita Goodman, Mildarine Grant, Lorene Brideman and Tommie Spratling; 1 brother, William; 2 stepbrothers, Glenn E. and J. B. on December 22, 1966.7

Census Records

1910Dwelling 49, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., OklahomaEnumerated in the household of his grandfather William Gray2
1920Dwelling 203, District 100, Brogdon, Johnston Co., OklahomaEnumerated in the household of his grandmother Martha Huffaker4
1940Dwelling 708, District 60-752, Los Angeles, Los Angeles Co., California11

Occupation

1940Truck driver11

Family

Lorraine Maxene Thorne b. August 24, 1916, d. April 22, 2003
Marriage*Theodore Arthur "Theo" Huffaker married Lorraine Maxene Thorne on January 29, 1944 at Las Vegas, Clark Co., Nevada.8 
Child
  • Melinda Lee Huffaker12,7

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. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  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. [S3565] The National Archives and Records Administration, U.S., Headstone Applications for Military Veterans, 1925-1963.
  7. [S1923] Long Beach Press-Telegram, From the Theo Huffaker obituary in the Dec 22, 1966 edition.
  8. [S1633] Rose, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:1482516&id=I23738
  9. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  10. [S1405] National Cemetery Administration, U.S. Veterans Gravesites, ca.1775-2006.
  11. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  12. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Nora Albina Gray1,2

F, b. September 29, 1887, d. July 21, 1956
FatherWilliam Coon Gray1,3 b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
MotherAlbina Virginia Swinney1,3 b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     Nora Albina Gray was buried at Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana.2 She was born on September 29, 1887 at Blue Springs, Jackson Co., Missouri.1 As of circa 1903,her married name was Wheeler.4 She married David William Wheeler circa 1903.1,4,2 Nora Albina Gray died on July 21, 1956 at Missoula Co., Montana, at age 68.5,2

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory3
1910Dwelling 301, District 212, Forsythe School District, Rosebud Co., Montana4
1920Dwelling 5, District 115, School District 4, Rosebud Co., Montana6
1940Dwelling 164, District 7-19B, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana7

Family

David William Wheeler b. March 23, 1886, d. January 18, 1960
Marriage*Nora Albina Gray married David William Wheeler circa 1903.1,4,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S3575] Highland Cemetery, Cascade Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  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. [S605] Office of Vital Statistics and Montana State Genealogical Society State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana, State Deaths, 1907-2016.
  6. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  8. [S7010] Montana State Historical Society, Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011.
  9. [S3950] Waco Tribune-Herald, From the Stella Mae Rapp obituary in the Apr 26, 1974 edition.
  10. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  11. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  12. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Lois Ann Sperry obituary in the Dec 14, 1999 edition.
  13. [S3576] Montana Standard, From the Tucker-Wheeler wedding announcement in the Nov 24, 1940 edition.
  14. [S3147] Office of Vital Statistics State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Death Index, 1868-2011.
  15. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

David William Wheeler1,2,3,4

M, b. March 23, 1886, d. January 18, 1960
     David William Wheeler was buried at Highland Cemetery, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana.4 He was born on March 23, 1886 at Grayson Co., Texas.3,4 He married Nora Albina Gray, daughter of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, circa 1903.1,5,4 David William Wheeler died on January 18, 1960 at Westminster, Orange Co., California, at age 73.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 301, District 212, Forsythe School District, Rosebud Co., Montana5
1920Dwelling 5, District 115, School District 4, Rosebud Co., Montana2
1940Dwelling 164, District 7-19B, Great Falls, Cascade Co., Montana6

Occupation

1910Farmer5
1920Farmer2
1940Road construction foreman6

Family

Nora Albina Gray b. September 29, 1887, d. July 21, 1956
Marriage*David William Wheeler married Nora Albina Gray, daughter of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, circa 1903.1,5,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  4. [S3575] Highland Cemetery, Cascade Co., MT, online http://www.findagrave.com
  5. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S7010] Montana State Historical Society, Montana, County Births and Deaths, 1830-2011.
  8. [S3950] Waco Tribune-Herald, From the Stella Mae Rapp obituary in the Apr 26, 1974 edition.
  9. [S4351] Unknown compiler, Montana, County Marriages, 1865-1987.
  10. [S3952] Texas Department of State Health Services, Texas, Death Certificates, 1903–1982.
  11. [S2901] Billings Gazette, From the Lois Ann Sperry obituary in the Dec 14, 1999 edition.
  12. [S3576] Montana Standard, From the Tucker-Wheeler wedding announcement in the Nov 24, 1940 edition.
  13. [S3147] Office of Vital Statistics State of Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Montana Death Index, 1868-2011.
  14. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Iola S. Merkley1,2,3

F, b. January 3, 1915, d. April 18, 2004
     Iola S. Merkley was buried at Mountain View Memorial Gardens, 7900 E Apache Trail, Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.2 Her Social Security Number was 527-40-3978.4 She was born on January 3, 1915 at Blackfoot, Bingham Co., Idaho.4,3 She married Clyde Edward Gray, son of William Edward "Edd" Gray and Lillian Ethel Thomas, on June 15, 1933 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1,2 As of June 15, 1933,her married name was Gray.1 Iola S. Merkley died on April 18, 2004 at Arizona at age 89.4

Census Records

1940Dwelling 342, District 36-28, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California5

Family

Clyde Edward Gray b. September 25, 1910, d. August 20, 2004
Marriage*Iola S. Merkley married Clyde Edward Gray, son of William Edward "Edd" Gray and Lillian Ethel Thomas, on June 15, 1933 at Mesa, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1,2 
Children

Citations

  1. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Clyde Edward Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 edition.
  2. [S11984] Mountain View Funeral Home and Cemetery, Maricopa Co., AZ, online www.findagrave.com.
  3. [S11066] Unknown compiler, Idaho, U.S., Birth Records, 1861-1919, Stillbirth Index, 1905-1967.
  4. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  7. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Robert C. Gray obituary in the Feb 21, 2000 edition.

Hazel Goldie Cavins1,2

F, b. April 28, 1920, d. November 4, 2016
     Hazel Goldie Cavins was buried at Resthaven Park East Cemetery, 4310 East Southern Avenue, Phoenix, Maricopa Co., Arizona.3 She was born on April 28, 1920 at Cederville, Crawford Co., Arkansas.4,3 She married Chester Eugene Gray, son of William Edward "Edd" Gray and Lillian Ethel Thomas, on August 29, 1936 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1 As of August 29, 1936,her married name was Gray.1 Hazel Goldie Cavins died on November 4, 2016 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona, at age 96.3 She Gray, Hazel G., 96, of Chandler, Arizona died November 4, 2016. She was born in Cedarville, Arkansas. Hazel is survived by her daughters, Martha Davis and Lilly Lawson; grandchildren, great-grandchildren,and great-greatgrandchildren. She was well loved, and was very close to her family. She will be greatly missed. Interment at East Resthaven Cemetery, 4310 E. Southern Ave, Phoenix. on November 13, 2016.3

Census Records

1940Dwelling 99, District 100-7, Supervisorial District 1, Maricopa Co., Arizona5

Family

Chester Eugene Gray b. March 18, 1916, d. December 5, 2007
Marriage*Hazel Goldie Cavins married Chester Eugene Gray, son of William Edward "Edd" Gray and Lillian Ethel Thomas, on August 29, 1936 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1 
Children
  • Lilly Gray6,3
  • Martha Gray6,5,3

Citations

  1. [S5797] Arizona History and Archives Division, Arizona, County Marriage Records, 1865-1972.
  2. [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.
  3. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Hazel G. Gray obituary in the Nov 13, 2016 edition.
  4. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Chester E. Gray obituary in the Dec 12, 2007 edition.

William Jackson "Bill" Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. February 23, 1921, d. July 1, 2000
FatherWilliam Edward "Edd" Gray1,5,2,3 b. November 12, 1889, d. December 8, 1966
MotherLillian Ethel Thomas1,5,2,3 b. January 4, 1891, d. September 8, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 527-20-2865.6 William Jackson "Bill" Gray was buried at Cedar Grove Cemetery, Mancos, Montezuma Co., Colorado.3 He was born on February 23, 1921 at Blythe, Riverside Co., California.1,3,6,4 He married Joyce Edna Gladden on June 25, 1948 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1,3 William Jackson "Bill" Gray Funeral services for William Jackson Gray, a resident of Mancos, will be held Thursday, July 6, 2000, at the Mancos First Baptist Church beginning at 2 p.m. Interment will follow at the Cedar Grove Cemetery. Pastor Paul K. Wilson will be officiating. Military honors will be conducted at graveside by the John Derrick Halls Post #5231. Visitation will be held Thursday morning at the Ertel Memorial Chapel between the hours of 9 a.m. and noon. William passed away at his home in Mancos on Saturday, July 1, 2000, at the age of 79. He was born in Blythe, Calif., on Feb. 23, 1921, the son of William Edward Gray and Ethel Lillian (Thomas) Gray. During World War II, William served his country in the Navy. On June 25, 1948, William was united in marriage to Joyce Edna Gladden in Chandler, Ariz. William was a member of the First Baptist Church and he loved to fish, garden and hunt arrowheads. Surviving him is his wife of 52 years, Joyce Gray, of Mancos; his children and their spouses, William E. and Patricia Gray of Chino Valley, Ariz., John M. and Karen Gray of Mancos, Tricia Anne and Ronald C. Womack of Mancos, and Betty Jo and Robert Luthins of Farmington, N.M. His grandchildren, William Gray, Nicole Gray, Jared and Jamie Pearce, Joey Gray, James Gray, Marty and Michele Archibeque, Ty Gray, Daven Womack, Steve Womack, Chris Robbins, Shane Robbins, and Christina Farver; and three great-grandchildren survive him. William is also survived by two brothers, Clyde Gray of Payson, Ariz., and Chester Gray of Chandler, Ariz. Memorial contributions can be made in memory of William Gray at the First National Bank in Mancos. Services will be conducted by the Ertel Funeral Home.
in July, 2000.3 He died on July 1, 2000 at Mancos, Montezuma Co., Colorado, at age 79.3,6

Census Records

1930Dwelling 334, District 43, Alma, Maricopa Co., Arizona5

Family

Joyce Edna Gladden
Marriage*William Jackson "Bill" Gray married Joyce Edna Gladden on June 25, 1948 at Chandler, Maricopa Co., Arizona.1,3 
Children
  • William E. Gray3
  • John M. Gray3
  • Anne Gray3
  • Betty Jo Gray3

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Clyde Edward Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 edition.
  3. [S1635] Cortez Journal, The, From the William Jackson Gray obituary in a Jul 2006 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

James Alden "Jim" Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. April 23, 1926, d. November 1, 1999
FatherWilliam Edward "Edd" Gray1,6,2,4 b. November 12, 1889, d. December 8, 1966
MotherLillian Ethel Thomas1,6,2,4 b. January 4, 1891, d. September 8, 1951
     His Social Security Number was 526-28-0676.7 James Alden "Jim" Gray was born on April 23, 1926 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.1,7,3,4,5 He married Virginia Louise Cruise on December 30, 1952 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.1 James Alden "Jim" Gray died on November 1, 1999 at Tucson, Pima Co., Arizona, at age 73.1,7

Census Records

1930Dwelling 334, District 43, Alma, Maricopa Co., Arizona6

Family

Virginia Louise Cruise
Marriage*James Alden "Jim" Gray married Virginia Louise Cruise on December 30, 1952 at Albuquerque, Bernalillo Co., New Mexico.1 
Child
  • James Alden Gray II1

Citations

  1. [S146] Jim of Okmulgee's, online http://awt.ancestry.com/cgi-bin/igm.cgi?op=GET&db=:461991&id=I23
  2. [S1634] East Valley Tribune, From the Clyde Edward Gray obituary in the Aug 25, 2004 edition.
  3. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.

Walter Franklin "Frank" Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. April 28, 1891, d. December 24, 1955
FatherWilliam Coon Gray5,4 b. December 20, 1859, d. April 6, 1926
MotherAlbina Virginia Swinney5,4 b. March 30, 1861, d. September 25, 1942
     His Social Security Number was 547-22-4960.4 Walter Franklin "Frank" Gray was born on April 28, 1891 at Blue Springs, Jackson Co., Missouri.2,4 He married Ella May Broyles on October 29, 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.3 Walter Franklin "Frank" Gray died on December 24, 1955 at Colton, San Bernardino Co., California, at age 64.1

Census Records

1900Dwelling 308, District 126, Township 5, Chickasaw Nation, Indian Territory5
1910Dwelling 46, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma6
1920Dwelling 320, District 72, Orange, Orange Co., California7
1930Dwelling 34, District 19, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California8
1940Dwelling 164, District 36-110, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California9

Occupation

1910Farmer6
1920Lemon truck driver7
1930Gardener8
1940Railroad carpenter9

Family

Ella May Broyles b. June 19, 1891, d. July 12, 1982
Marriage*Walter Franklin "Frank" Gray married Ella May Broyles on October 29, 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.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. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  4. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  10. [S2120] Desert Sun, The, From the Juanita G. Bertrand obituary in the Jun 8, 2001 edition.
  11. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.

Ella May Broyles1,2,3

F, b. June 19, 1891, d. July 12, 1982
     Ella May Broyles was buried at Hermosa Gardens Cemetery, 900 Meridian Street, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California.4 Her Social Security Number was 556-30-0786.5 She was born on June 19, 1891 at Kentucky.3,5 As of October 29, 1908,her married name was Gray.6 She married Walter Franklin "Frank" Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on October 29, 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.6 Ella May Broyles died on July 12, 1982 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California, at age 91.3,4 She LAKE ELSINORE - Ella M. (Gray) Wheeler, 91, 4-year resident of Lake Elsinore, and former 50-year resident of Colton, died July 12, 1982 in Riverside. She was a housewife, member of the VFW Auxlillary Post 2323 of Granada Hills, and a member of the Seventh Day Adventist Church of Westminster. Survivors include two daughters, Juanita Bertrand of Lake Elsinore and Vivian Roop of Tolleson, Arizona; one son, Kenneth Gray of Lake Elsinore; a sister, Addle Huffaker, Long Beach. Visitation 2-8 p.m. Wednesday, with services 10 a.m. Thursday, both in Knopsnyder Chapel, interment Hermosa Cemetery. on July 13, 1982.4

Census Records

1910Dwelling 46, District 195, Odell Township, Marshall Co., Oklahoma2
1920Dwelling 320, District 72, Orange, Orange Co., California7
1930Dwelling 34, District 19, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California8
1940Dwelling 164, District 36-110, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California9

Family

Walter Franklin "Frank" Gray b. April 28, 1891, d. December 24, 1955
Marriage*Ella May Broyles married Walter Franklin "Frank" Gray, son of William Coon Gray and Albina Virginia Swinney, on October 29, 1908 at Hopkins Co., Texas.6 
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. [S451] Center for Health Statistics Department of Health Services, California Death Index, 1940-1997.
  4. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ella M. Gray Wheeler obituary in the Jul 13, 1982 edition.
  5. [S9] Unknown subject, unknown file number, SSDI, U.S. Social Security Administrations Death Master File.
  6. [S5312] Unknown compiler, Texas, Select County Marriage Index, 1837-2015.
  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. [S2120] Desert Sun, The, From the Juanita G. Bertrand obituary in the Jun 8, 2001 edition.
  11. [S908] California Center for Health Statistics, California Birth Index, 1905-1995.
  12. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.

Vivian A. Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. January 6, 1921, d. February 5, 2001
FatherWalter Franklin "Frank" Gray1,2,5,3,7 b. April 28, 1891, d. December 24, 1955
MotherElla May Broyles1,2,5,6,3,7 b. June 19, 1891, d. July 12, 1982
     Her Social Security Number was 547-22-4960.3 Vivian A. Gray was buried at Holy Cross Cemetery, 10045 West Thomas Road, Avondale, Maricopa Co., Arizona.8 Her married name was Roop.8 She married Vern Elby Roop.8 Vivian A. Gray was born on January 6, 1921 at Riverside, Riverside Co., California.2,3,8 As of May 20, 1938,her married name was Warren.4 She married Charles Murray Warren on May 20, 1938 at Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona.4,8 Vivian A. Gray died on February 5, 2001 at Arizona at age 80.8 She Vivian A. Roop, 80, Tollison, a homemaker, passed away February 5, 2001. She was born January 6, 1921 in San Bernardino, California and married Charles "Red" Warren who preceeded her in 1975, then remarried Vern Roop who preceeded her in 1998. Survivors include son- William Warren of St Helens, Oregon, daughter - Vicki Warren-Smith of Portland, Ore, brother Kenneth O. Gray, 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. Graveside services Fri, Feb. 16, 2001 at 1:30 p.m. Holy Cross Catholic Cemetery. on February 14, 2001.8

Census Records

1930Dwelling 34, District 19, Colton, San Bernardino Co., California1
1940Dwelling 164, District 36-110, San Bernardino, San Bernardino Co., California5

Family 1

Vern Elby Roop b. June 11, 1912, d. October 26, 1998
Marriage*Vivian A. Gray married Vern Elby Roop.8 

Family 2

Charles Murray Warren b. December 24, 1917, d. January 27, 1976
Marriage*Vivian A. Gray married Charles Murray Warren on May 20, 1938 at Yuma, Yuma Co., Arizona.4,8 
Children

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. [S5223] Social Security Administration, U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007.
  4. [S5797] Arizona History and Archives Division, Arizona, County Marriage Records, 1865-1972.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S7314] San Bernadino County Sun, The, From the Ella M. Gray Wheeler obituary in the Jul 13, 1982 edition.
  7. [S2120] Desert Sun, The, From the Juanita G. Bertrand obituary in the Jun 8, 2001 edition.
  8. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Vivian A. Roop obituary in the Feb 14, 2001 edition.
  9. [S1414] Arizona Republic, From the Vern Elby Roop obituary in the Oct 28, 1998 edition.
  10. [S10814] Oregon State Archives, Oregon, U.S., State Marriages, 1906-1968.