Samuel Gray (1752–1837) was born in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia and died in Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees.

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Samuel Gray 1752–1837

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C 1 criteria (Basic)

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Last updated: July 22, 2026 · Reliability: B — verified across 4 independent trees

Born 22 Apr 1752 · Amherst, Amherst, Virginia

Died 23 Mar 1837 · Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee

Father James Gray Sr

Mother Elizabeth Betsy Parks

Siblings Elizabeth Gray, George Gray, James Gray Jr, James Jr Gray, John Gray, Mary Gray, Samuel Gray, William Gray

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Immediate Family

Parents

James Gray Sr

Elizabeth Betsy Parks

Spouse(s)

No spouse recorded

Children

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Biography

The story of Samuel Gray began in 1752 in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia. Samuel Gray passed away in 1837 in Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee.

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1752

Birth of Samuel Gray in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia

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1837

Death of Samuel Gray in Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee

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Oldest Ancestor Line from Samuel Gray

This ancestor line traces from Aston Clinton, Buckingham, England (1500) to Amherst, Amherst, Virginia, United States (1752) across 5 generations.

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: Samuel Gray (1752–1837) was born in Amherst, Amherst, Virginia and died in Bedford, Bedford, Tennessee. 4 researchers on YourRoots have this ancestor in their family trees, each with their own records. This page combines what they've independently documented and assigns a Reliability Score (B) based on cross-tree validation.
: Right now, 4 researchers on YourRoots have Samuel in their trees. They're working independently, so connecting with them is a good way to cross-check your records and find things you might have missed. You can also explore the ancestor migration map that traces 5 generations of this lineage geographically.
: It varies by researcher — some have census records, others have marriage certificates, parish registers, or family Bible entries. Scroll up to see exactly what each person has cited.
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