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

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.

Isaac William Gray1,2,3,4

M, b. March 28, 1869, d. December 4, 1945
FatherDaniel Gray1,2,5,6,7,8 b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
MotherMartha Elizabeth Baker1,2,5 b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
     Isaac William Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 He was born on March 28, 1869 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,6,3 He married S. E. Stone on October 5, 1891 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.2 Isaac William Gray married Mary Rosabell Thompson on October 26, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 Isaac William Gray married Ona C. Lindsey on March 3, 1918 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 Isaac William Gray died on December 4, 1945 at age 76.3

Census Records

1870Dwelling 256, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 285, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 211, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 254, District 9, Carroll Co., VirginiaWilliam Isaac Gray and his family were enumerated in the household of his widowed father Daniel9
1930Dwelling 91, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia8

Occupation

1910Farmer7
1920House painter9
1930Farmer8

Family 1

S. E. Stone b. circa 1873
Marriage*Isaac William Gray married S. E. Stone on October 5, 1891 at Wytheville, Wythe Co., Virginia.2 
Child

Family 2

Mary Rosabell Thompson b. February, 1872
Marriage*Isaac William Gray married Mary Rosabell Thompson on October 26, 1898 at Floyd Co., Virginia.2 
Children

Family 3

Ona C. Lindsey b. circa 1872
Marriage*Isaac William Gray married Ona C. Lindsey on March 3, 1918 at Henry Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizas Daniel Gary death certificate.
  5. [S166] National Archives and Records Administration, 1870 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. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  9. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Charlotte E. Gray1,2

F, b. circa 1871, d. August 25, 1884
FatherDaniel Gray1,2 b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
MotherMartha Elizabeth Baker1 b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
     Charlotte E. Gray was born circa 1871 at Virginia.1 She died on August 25, 1884 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S5752] Unknown compiler, Virginia, Deaths and Burials Index, 1853-1917.

Matilda Eliza Gray1,2

F, b. February 18, 1872
FatherDaniel Gray1,2 b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
MotherMartha Elizabeth Baker1,2 b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
     Matilda Eliza Gray was born on February 18, 1872 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [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

Sarah Sefana Gray1

F, b. March, 1875
FatherDaniel Gray1,2 b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
MotherMartha Elizabeth Baker1 b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
     Sarah Sefana Gray was born in March, 1875 at Virginia.2 As of circa 1901,her married name was Williams.3 She married Unknown Williams circa 1901.3

Census Records

1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 285, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1910Dwelling 211, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia3

Family

Unknown Williams
Marriage*Sarah Sefana Gray married Unknown Williams circa 1901.3 
Child

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Florida Marilda Gray1,2,3,4

F, b. January 29, 1877, d. February 6, 1964
FatherDaniel Gray1,3,4 b. August 29, 1847, d. March 22, 1931
MotherMartha Elizabeth Baker3,4 b. 1847, d. February 18, 1877
     Florida Marilda Gray was buried at Highland Memory Gardens, Rt. 11 between Dublin and Radford, Pulaski Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on January 29, 1877 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,5,4 As of March 4, 1896,her married name was Saul.3 She married John T. Saul on March 4, 1896 at Carroll Co., Virginia.6,3,4 Florida Marilda Gray died on February 6, 1964 at New River, Pulaski Co., Virginia, at age 87.2,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 235, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 239, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 233, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 101, District 59, Allisonia, Pulaski Co., Virginia8
1930Dwelling 106, District 3, Auburn, Montgomery Co., Virginia9
1940Dwelling 143, District 117-3, Radford, Virginia10

Family

John T. Saul b. February, 1868, d. June 27, 1944
Marriage*Florida Marilda Gray married John T. Saul on March 4, 1896 at Carroll Co., Virginia.6,3,4 
Children

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S266] Bobby (e-mail address), Highland Memory Gardens, Pulaski Co., VA.
  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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  5. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S3680] Southwest Times, The, From the Martha Saul Sutphin obituary in the Jun 23, 2005 edition.
  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.
  11. [S3671] Shockley Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com

Charity Leah Lindsey1,2,3,4

F, b. August 12, 1859, d. November 21, 1959
     Charity Leah Lindsey was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.2,4 She was born on August 12, 1859 at Franklin Co., Virginia.2,3,4 As of June 1, 1880,her married name was Gray.2 She married William Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on June 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 Charity Leah Lindsey died on November 21, 1959 at Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 100.2,4

Census Records

1880Dwelling 231, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 294, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia5
1910Dwelling 162, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1920Dwelling 206, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1930Dwelling 123, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia8
1940Dwelling 216, District 18-12, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia9

Family

William Gray b. November 28, 1848, d. August 5, 1903
Marriage*Charity Leah Lindsey married William Gray, son of Edward Gray and Keturah W. Mitchell, on June 1, 1880 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1,2,3,4 
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. [S5149] Virginia Department of Health, Virginia, Death Records, 1912-2014.
  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. [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
  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.

Ona C. Lindsey1

F, b. circa 1872
     Ona C. Lindsey was born circa 1872 at Carroll Co., Virginia.1 As of March 3, 1918,her married name was Gray.1 She married Isaac William Gray, son of Daniel Gray and Martha Elizabeth Baker, on March 3, 1918 at Henry Co., Virginia.1

Census Records

1920Dwelling 254, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1930Dwelling 91, District 8, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia3

Family

Isaac William Gray b. March 28, 1869, d. December 4, 1945
Marriage*Ona C. Lindsey married Isaac William Gray, son of Daniel Gray and Martha Elizabeth Baker, on March 3, 1918 at Henry Co., Virginia.1 

Citations

  1. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.

Elias Daniel "Tommy" Gray1,2,3,4,5

M, b. November 27, 1899, d. January 28, 1958
FatherIsaac William Gray1,6,7,5 b. March 28, 1869, d. December 4, 1945
MotherMary Rosabell Thompson1,6,7,5 b. February, 1872
     Elias Daniel "Tommy" Gray was buried at Liberty Hill Cemetery, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3,5 He married Lina Unknown.3 Elias Daniel "Tommy" Gray was born on November 27, 1899 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2,3,5 He died on January 28, 1958 at Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia, at age 58.3,5

Census Records

1900Dwelling 285, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 211, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia7
1920Dwelling 254, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1940Dwelling 417, District 24-29, Welch, McDowell Co., West Virginia4

Occupation

1920House painter1
1940City policeman4

Family

Lina Unknown b. August 29, 1902
Marriage*Elias Daniel "Tommy" Gray married Lina Unknown.3 

Citations

  1. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S533] National Archives and Records Administration, World War I Selective Service System Draft Registration Cards, 1917-18.
  3. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S996] West Virginia Division of Culture and History, online http://www.wvculture.org/vrr/, From the Elizas Daniel Gary death certificate.
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

Annie L. Gray1

F, b. circa 1901
FatherIsaac William Gray2,1 b. March 28, 1869, d. December 4, 1945
MotherMary Rosabell Thompson2,1 b. February, 1872
     Annie L. Gray was born circa 1901 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1920Dwelling 254, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S119] National Archives and Records Administration, 1920 United States Federal Census.

Minnie I. Gray1,2

F, b. November 28, 1903, d. May 7, 1979
FatherIsaac William Gray1,2 b. March 28, 1869, d. December 4, 1945
MotherMary Rosabell Thompson1,2 b. February, 1872
     Minnie I. Gray was buried at Dwelling 21, District 16, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 Her married name was Jennings.3 She married Chester A. Jennings.3 Minnie I. Gray was born on November 28, 1903 at Virginia.2,3 She died on May 7, 1979 at age 75.3

Census Records

1910Dwelling 211, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 254, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1930Dwelling 21, District 16, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1940Dwelling 22, District 18-5, Hillsville, Carroll Co., Virginia5

Family

Chester A. Jennings b. April 24, 1902, d. December 7, 1968
Marriage*Minnie I. Gray married Chester A. Jennings.3 
Children
  • Josephine M. Jennings4,5
  • James A. Jennings4,5
  • Aster G. Jennings+4,5,6 b. August 10, 1927, d. April 23, 1974
  • Vivian Jennings5
  • Roger Jennings5

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. [S3670] Liberty Hill Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  4. [S118] National Archives and Records Administration, 1930 United States Federal Census.
  5. [S3353] National Archives and Records Administration, 1940 United States Federal Census.
  6. [S1653] Bureau of Vital Statistics North Carolina State Board of Health, North Carolina Death Certificates, 1909-1976, From the Aster Jennings Lanter death certificate.

Henry Albers Gray1,2

M, b. circa 1904
FatherJames Monroe Gray1,2 b. March 4, 1873, d. February 21, 1947
MotherVirginia Catherine Marshall1,2 b. October 5, 1873, d. July 8, 1936
     Henry Albers Gray was born circa 1904 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Occupation

1920Farm laborer1

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.

Daniel M. Gray1

M, b. circa 1907
FatherJames Monroe Gray1,2 b. March 4, 1873, d. February 21, 1947
MotherVirginia Catherine Marshall1,2 b. October 5, 1873, d. July 8, 1936
     Daniel M. Gray was born circa 1907 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1

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.

Rachel/Rona B. Gray1,2

F, b. circa 1908
FatherJames Monroe Gray1,2 b. March 4, 1873, d. February 21, 1947
MotherVirginia Catherine Marshall1,2 b. October 5, 1873, d. July 8, 1936
     Rachel/Rona B. Gray was born circa 1908 at Virginia.2

Census Records

1910Dwelling 178, District 7, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1920Dwelling 241, District 9, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia1

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.

Mary Ellen Gray1,2

F, b. circa January, 1850
FatherJoseph H. Gray1,3,4,2 b. August 10, 1818, d. May 11, 1894
MotherCharity Lindsey1,3,4,2 b. October 3, 1822, d. March 22, 1905
     Mary Ellen Gray was born circa January, 1850 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4 As of June 12, 1895,her married name was Mitchell.2 She married Stephen J. Mitchell on June 12, 1895 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2

Census Records

1850Dwelling 135, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia4
1860Dwelling 214, Carroll Co., Virginia3
1880Dwelling 121, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1

Family

Stephen J. Mitchell b. circa 1847
Marriage*Mary Ellen Gray married Stephen J. Mitchell on June 12, 1895 at Carroll Co., Virginia.2 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 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. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.

Sarah Jane "Sally" Gray1,2,3,4,5

F, b. May 2, 1855, d. January 9, 1912
FatherJoseph H. Gray1,2,3,4,5 b. August 10, 1818, d. May 11, 1894
MotherCharity Lindsey1,2,3,4,5 b. October 3, 1822, d. March 22, 1905
     Sarah Jane "Sally" Gray was buried at Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery (also known as Pine Creek Cemetery), near the junction of 753 and 611, Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.5 She was born on May 2, 1855 at Carroll Co., Virginia.3,6 As of December 5, 1894,her married name was Tolbert.4 She married William H. Tolbert on December 5, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4,5 Sarah Jane "Sally" Gray died on January 9, 1912 at age 56.5

Census Records

1860Dwelling 214, Carroll Co., Virginia2
1880Dwelling 121, District 19, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1900Dwelling 268, District 4, Pine Creek, Carroll Co., Virginia6
1910Dwelling 43, District 12, Sulphur Springs, Carroll Co., Virginia7

Family

William H. Tolbert b. 1851, d. 1936
Marriage*Sarah Jane "Sally" Gray married William H. Tolbert on December 5, 1894 at Carroll Co., Virginia.4,5 

Citations

  1. [S109] National Archives and Records Administration, 1880 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S2413] Virginia Births and Christenings, 1853-1917, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708660
  4. [S2415] Virginia Marriages, 1785-1940, online https://www.familysearch.org/search/collection/show#uri=http://hr-search-api:8080/searchapi/search/collection/1708698
  5. [S3689] Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com
  6. [S132] National Archives and Records Administration, 1900 United States Federal Census.
  7. [S205] National Archives and Records Administration, 1910 United States Federal Census.

William C. Gray1,2

M, b. circa 1842
FatherJoseph H. Gray1,2 b. August 10, 1818, d. May 11, 1894
MotherCharity Lindsey1,2 b. October 3, 1822, d. March 22, 1905
     William C. Gray was born circa 1842 at Virginia.1

Census Records

1850Dwelling 135, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 214, Carroll Co., Virginia2

Occupation

1860Farm laborer2

Citations

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

George M. Gray1,2

M, b. May 27, 1844, d. November 5, 1864
FatherJoseph H. Gray1,2 b. August 10, 1818, d. May 11, 1894
MotherCharity Lindsey1,2 b. October 3, 1822, d. March 22, 1905
     George M. Gray was buried at Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery (also known as Pine Creek Cemetery), near the junction of 753 and 611, Dugspur, Carroll Co., Virginia.3 He was born on May 27, 1844 at Virginia.1,3 He died on November 5, 1864 at Carroll Co., Virginia, at age 20.3

Census Records

1850Dwelling 135, District 11, Carroll Co., Virginia1
1860Dwelling 214, Carroll Co., Virginia2

Citations

  1. [S153] National Archives and Records Administration, 1850 United States Federal Census.
  2. [S301] National Archives and Records Administration, 1860 United States Federal Census.
  3. [S3689] Lindsey - Old Bethesda Church Cemetery, Carroll Co., VA, online http://www.findagrave.com