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     His Social Security Number was 578-03-1529.³ Leon Wesley Sisson was born on July 19, 1907 at Lynchburg, Virginia.³ He died in October, 1985 at Oakland, Garrett Co., Maryland, at age 78.³

     Lula A. Palmer was born circa 1890 at Virginia.¹ As of circa 1910,her married name was Sisson.¹ She married William Morris Sisson, son of David Sloan Sisson and Sarah Magdalene Coon, circa 1910.¹

     Her Social Security Number was 577-03-3216.³ Her married name was Sisson.¹ Ritchie Slay married Reginald E. Sisson, son of William Morris Sisson and Florence Odessa R. Gray.¹ Ritchie Slay was born on December 5, 1910 at Chipley, Washington Co., Florida.^3,2 She died on October 17, 2003 at Silver Spring, Montgomery Co., Maryland, at age 92.^3,2

     Elizabeth "Bettie" Wilson was buried at Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.¹ She was born in November, 1843 at Missouri.² As of circa 1877,her married name was Gray.² She married James Washington Gray, son of William Gray and Elizabeth Thrash, circa 1877.^1,2 Elizabeth "Bettie" Wilson died on September 7, 1912 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 68.¹

     James Wilson Gray was buried at Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.¹ He was born in December, 1884 at California.² He died on August 2, 1916 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 31.¹

     Elizabeth Ellen Harvey was buried at Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.^2,3 She was born on December 29, 1841 at Indiana.¹ As of October 11, 1865,her married name was Gray.¹ She married James Washington Gray, son of William Gray and Elizabeth Thrash, on October 11, 1865 at Sonoma Co., California.^1,3 Elizabeth Ellen Harvey died on June 2, 1875 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 33.^1,2,3

     Lester David Gray was buried at Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.² He was born circa 1862 at California.¹ He died on October 1, 1892 at Sonoma Co., California.²

     George Harvey Gray was born on October 3, 1866 at California.^3,5 He married Bessie Unknown circa 1918.⁸ George Harvey Gray died on March 17, 1950 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California, at age 83.^5,6 He GRAY - In Santa Rosa, March 17, 1950, George H. Gray, loving brother of Angie Downs and Lillian Gray, Santa Rosa. A native of Santa Rosa, Calif; age 83 years, 5 months and 14 days. A member of Santa Rosa Aerie No. 210, Fraternal Order of Eagles. Private funeral services will be held from the Chapel of the Chimes, Monday morning, March 20, at 10 o'clock, with the Rev. A. W. Farlander officiating. (Eggen & Lance Mortuary). on March 18, 1950.⁶

     Angeline "Angie" Gray was buried at Chapel of the Chimes Cemetery and Mausoleum, 2601 Santa Rosa Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.³ She was born on March 14, 1869 at Sonoma Co., California.^1,6 As of circa 1900,her married name was Downes.⁷ She married Dr. Ernest Downes circa 1900.^2,7,3 Angeline "Angie" Gray died on September 10, 1961 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California, at age 92.^6,3 She Private funeral services were held recently for Mrs. Angie Gray Downes, 92, a retired Sonoma County teacher, who died in a Santa Rosa hospital after a long illness. Mrs. Downes, a native of Santa Rosa, lived all her life in the community, making her home at 659 Cherry st. She was a member of Rose Valley Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star and the Santa Rosa Commandry Club. She taught in county schools for 45 years. She was the widow of Ernest Downes, pioneer druggist in Santa Rosa. She is survived by a niece, Grace Guglielmetti, Santa Rosa. Inurnment was at the Chapel of the Chimes. Private services were held at the Eggen & Lance Mortuary. on September 13, 1961.³

     Sarah B. Gray was born in April, 1871 at Sonoma Co., California.³ She died on May 13, 1901 at Heraldsburg, Sonoma Co., California, at age 30.²

     Marian Gray was buried at Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.^2,6 She was born on August 24, 1878 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.^1,3,4 As of circa 1902,her married name was Gregg.⁷ She married George Nelson Gregg circa 1902.^2,3,7,4 Marian Gray died on July 22, 1946 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California, at age 67.^3,4 She Death yesterday claimed one of Santa Rosa's best-known educators, Mrs. Marian Gregg, for more than 20 years principal of Luther Burbank elementary school, and for several years before that a member of the teaching staff of rural and city schools here. Mrs. Gregg, who had been in failing health in recent months, entered a hospital here June 9 for observation and treatment. She had shown some improvement and friends and relatives were hopeful that she would continue to gain. She was stricken suddenly early yesterday afternoon and died within a few minutes. Mrs. Gregg was born in Santa Rosa, a daughter of the late James W. Gray. She was a sister of Lillian Gray, Mrs. Angie Downs and George Gray, who survive her. Her husband, Nelson Gregg, died many years ago. The body was removed to the Welti funeral parlors, where funeral arrangements are pending. Since her retirement from teaching Mrs. Gregg had made her home with her sister in College avenue here. on July 23, 1946.⁴

     Lillian E. Gray was buried at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1700 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.⁶ She was born on July 28, 1880 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.^1,2 She died on August 1, 1961 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California, at age 81.^2,3 She Funeral services are being arranged at Lafferty & Smith for Lillian Gray, 81, of 1309 College ave., who died last night. Miss Gray was having dinner at home and walked into the front room complaining of pains in her chest. She collapsed and was pronounced dead on arrival at the County Hospital. Mirs Gray is survived by a half sister, Angie Downes, Santa Rosa. on August 2, 1961.³

     James Valentine Gray was buried at Santa Rosa Rural Cemetery, Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.¹ He was born on February 18, 1868 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.² He died on September 3, 1868 at Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.^1,2

     George Nelson Gregg was buried at Santa Rosa Memorial Park, 1700 Franklin Avenue, Santa Rosa, Sonoma Co., California.³ He was born on March 29, 1878 at California.^1,3 He married Marian Gray, daughter of James Washington Gray and Elizabeth "Bettie" Wilson, circa 1902.^4,2,1,5 George Nelson Gregg died on April 23, 1916 at Sonoma Co., California, at age 38.²

     Bessie Unknown was born circa 1866 at California.¹ As of circa 1918,her married name was Gray.² She married George Harvey Gray, son of James Washington Gray and Elizabeth Ellen Harvey, circa 1918.²

     Elanor Laughlin was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.¹ She died in 1923.¹ She was born in 1923.¹

     His Social Security Number was 510-32-9864.³ Virgil Leroy Laughlin was buried at Fairview Cemetery, Coffeyville, Montgomery Co., Kansas.¹ He married Darlene unknown.¹ Virgil Leroy Laughlin was born on September 20, 1936 at Kansas.^3,1,2 He died on October 26, 1992 at Kansas at age 56.^3,1

     His Social Security Number was 514-34-5741.³ Loren Lee Laughlin was born on March 20, 1939 at Stanley, Johnson Co., Kansas.^3,1 He died on February 23, 2003 at Reno, Washoe Co., Nevada, at age 63.^3,1

     Jewell Blanche McGuire was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.² Her married name was Laughlin.¹ She married Leon Benson Laughlin, son of Richard Forest Laughlin and Le-Una Lofton.¹ Jewell Blanche McGuire was born on November 30, 1913 at Crane, Stone Co., Missouri. She died on July 15, 1995 at Independence, Montgomery Co., Kansas, at age 81.

     Ivy Jean Mason was buried at Pleasant Valley Cemetery, 9501 West 159th Street, Overland Park, Johnson Co., Kansas.^1,2 She was born on March 29, 1931 at Sutton, England.^3,2 As of March 13, 1951,her married name was Laughlin.¹ She married Vernon F. Laughlin, son of Frank M. "Frankie" Laughlin and Edith Thelma Unknown, on March 13, 1951.^1,2 Ivy Jean Mason died on January 16, 2014 at Kansas at age 82.^2,3 She Ivy Jean Laughlin, 82 of Oak Grove, passed into the arms of Jesus on January 16, 2014. Born March 29, 1931 in Sutton, England. Jean was an active member of the Thimble Club and English Club. She is survived by her husband of 63 yrs., Vernon Laughlin; children, Linda Greene (Tim) of Oak Grove, MO, Sharon Edie (Tom) of Sydney, AR, Julie Curry (Richard) of Grain Valley, MO and Diane Denton (Kenny) of Oak Grove, MO; 12 grandchildren; 21 great grandchildren; 4 great-great grandchildren; brother Jack Mason of Norfolk, England. Funeral services will be 1 pm Saturday, January 25, 2014 at First Baptist Church of Grain Valley, 207 W. Walnut, Grain Valley, MO where she was an active member. Visitation at 12pm at the church. She will be laid to rest in Pleasant Valley Cemetery, Stanley, KS. on January 19, 2014.²